Hide Your Wallet is back! This is where we discuss all of the new releases we are so ready to buy this month. While we’ve picked our favorites down below, here are a few other options you might have preordered or put on hold at your library:
- Sarah MacLean begins a new series with Wicked and the Wallflower ( A | BN | K | G | AB ).
- Another new series kicks off with The Start of Something Good by Jennifer Probst ( A | BN ).
- A Thousand Beginnings and Endings ( A | BN | K | G | AB ) is a YA anthology for any mythology lover.
Don’t forget to let us know what you’re waiting to read this month!
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Part-Time Lover
Author: Lauren Blakely
Released: June 1, 2018 by Lauren Blakely Books
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceA sinfully sexy new standalone romance from #1 New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely
I’ll say this about Christian — he made one heck of a first impression. When I first saw the strapping man, he was doing handstands naked on a dock along the canal. His crown jewels were far more entertaining than anything else I’d seen on the boat tour, so I did what any curious woman would do — I took his photo. I might have looked at the shot a few dozen times. Little did I know I’d meet him again, a year later, at a secret garden bar in the heart of the city, where I’d learn that his mind and his mouth were even more captivating. But given the way my heart had been trampled, I wanted only a simple deal — No strings. No expectations.Our arrangement worked well enough until the day I needed a lot more from him…
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Let me just say, this whole part-time lover thing was her idea. I’d have gone all-in from the start, but hey, when a gorgeous, brilliant woman invites you into her bed, and only her bed…well, I said yes.But then, one hysterical phone call from my brother later, begging me to find myself a wife so grandfather’s business stays in the family, and I need a promotion with Elise. Turns out a full-time husband suits her needs too, and a temporary marriage of convenience ought to do the trick, until we can simply untie the knot…
As long as no one finds out…
As long as no one gets hurt…
As long as no one falls in love…
But our ending was one I never saw coming.Amanda: I love modern marriage of convenience stories.
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Bring Me Their Hearts
Author: Sara Wolf
Released: June 5, 2018 by Entangled: Teen
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young AdultZera is a Heartless – the immortal, unageing soldier of a witch. Bound to the witch Nightsinger ever since she saved her from the bandits who murdered her family, Zera longs for freedom from the woods they hide in. With her heart in a jar under Nightsinger’s control, she serves the witch unquestioningly.
Until Nightsinger asks Zera for a Prince’s heart in exchange for her own, with one addendum; if she’s discovered infiltrating the court, Nightsinger will destroy her heart rather than see her tortured by the witch-hating nobles.
Crown Prince Lucien d’Malvane hates the royal court as much as it loves him – every tutor too afraid to correct him and every girl jockeying for a place at his darkly handsome side. No one can challenge him – until the arrival of Lady Zera. She’s inelegant, smart-mouthed, carefree, and out for his blood. The Prince’s honor has him quickly aiming for her throat.
So begins a game of cat and mouse between a girl with nothing to lose and a boy who has it all.
Winner takes the loser’s heart.
Literally.
Amanda says: This sounds kickass.
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In Bed with the Beast
Author: Tara Sivec
Released: June 5, 2018 by Swerve
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: Naughty Princess Club #2A tale as old as time: she needs a place to stay, he’s a grump with a secret and an extra room…can love find a way?
Meet the Naughty Princess Club, a series from USA Today bestselling author Tara Sivec that brings readers to Fairytale Lane and the hilarity—and romance—that three women fall into once they decide to strut their stuff and bring on their own happily ever after.
Living in her overprotective dad’s basement, shy Belle lives her life through books. Being a part of the Naughty Princess Club is the first adventure she’s ever had, plus she desperately needs the money to save one of her favorite places – the local library.
But when her new friends and new business gets her kicked out of her dad’s house, Belle is rescued by the surly Vincent “Beast” Adams who invites her to be his house guest until she gets back on her feet. Despite his attitude problem and long list of rules, Belle finds herself warming to the muscled man with a penchant for growling and starts seeing a gentle side to him that wasn’t there before.
Yet there’s a room that Beast keeps locked and Belle keeps getting hints that Beast is hiding something…can a nerdy librarian tame the beast or will their romance be over before it has a chance to blossom?
Amanda says: A modern Beauty and the Beast book with a surly hero.
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The Kiss Quotient
Author: Helen Hoang
Released: June 5, 2018 by Berkley
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: The Kiss Quotient #1A heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: there’s not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick.
Stella Lane thinks math is the only thing that unites the universe. She comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases–a job that has given her more money than she knows what to do with, and way less experience in the dating department than the average thirty-year-old.
It doesn’t help that Stella has Asperger’s and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs lots of practice–with a professional. Which is why she hires escort Michael Phan. The Vietnamese and Swedish stunner can’t afford to turn down Stella’s offer, and agrees to help her check off all the boxes on her lesson plan–from foreplay to more-than-missionary position…
Before long, Stella not only learns to appreciate his kisses, but crave all of the other things he’s making her feel. Their no-nonsense partnership starts making a strange kind of sense. And the pattern that emerges will convince Stella that love is the best kind of logic…
Amanda says: This book is charming as fuck.
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The One You Can’t Forget
Author: Roni Loren
Released: June 5, 2018 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: The Ones Who Got Away #2Most days Rebecca Lindt feels like an imposter…
The world admires her as a survivor. But that impression would crumble if people knew her secret. She didn’t deserve to be the one who got away. But nothing can change the past, so she’s thrown herself into her work. She can’t dwell if she never slows down.Wes Garrett is trying to get back on his feet after losing his dream restaurant, his money, and half his damn mind in a vicious divorce. But when he intervenes in a mugging and saves Rebecca―the attorney who helped his ex ruin him―his simple life gets complicated.
Their attraction is inconvenient and neither wants more than a fling. But when Rebecca’s secret is put at risk, both discover they could lose everything, including what they never realized they needed: each other
She laughed and kissed him. This morning she’d melted down. But somehow this man had her laughing and turned on only a few hours later. Everything inside her felt buoyed.
She felt…light.
She’d forgotten what that felt like.
Amanda says: The first book was amazing and I’m excited for this one.
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Sick: A Memoir
Author: Porochista Khakpour
Released: June 5, 2018 by Harper Perennial
Genre: MemoirIn the tradition of Brain on Fire and Darkness Visible, an honest, beautifully rendered memoir of chronic illness, misdiagnosis, addiction, and the myth of full recovery that details author Porochista Khakpour’s struggles with late-stage Lyme disease.
For as long as writer Porochista Khakpour can remember, she has been sick. For most of that time, she didn’t know why. All of her trips to the ER and her daily anguish, pain, and lethargy only ever resulted in one question: How could any one person be this sick? Several drug addictions, three major hospitalizations, and over $100,000 later, she finally had a diagnosis: late-stage Lyme disease.
Sick is Khakpour’s arduous, emotional journey—as a woman, a writer, and a lifelong sufferer of undiagnosed health problems—through the chronic illness that perpetually left her a victim of anxiety, living a life stymied by an unknown condition.
Divided by settings, Khakpour guides the reader through her illness by way of the locations that changed her course—New York, LA, New Mexico, and Germany—as she meditates on both the physical and psychological impacts of uncertainty, and the eventual challenge of accepting the diagnosis she had searched for over the course of her adult life. With candor and grace, she examines her subsequent struggles with mental illness, her addiction to the benzodiazepines prescribed by her psychiatrists, and her ever-deteriorating physical health.
A story about survival, pain, and transformation, Sick is a candid, illuminating narrative of hope and uncertainty, boldly examining the deep impact of illness on one woman’s life.
Elyse says: As someone with a chronic illness, I find this very intriguing.
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Sweet Black Waves
Author: Kristina Perez
Released: June 5, 2018 by Imprint
Genre: Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult
Series: Sweet Black Waves #1Not you without me, not me without you.
Two proud kingdoms stand on opposite shores, with only a bloody history between them.
As best friend and lady-in-waiting to the princess, Branwen is guided by two principles: devotion to her homeland and hatred for the raiders who killed her parents. When she unknowingly saves the life of her enemy, he awakens her ancient healing magic and opens her heart. Branwen begins to dream of peace, but the princess she serves is not so easily convinced. Fighting for what’s right, even as her powers grow beyond her control, will set Branwen against both her best friend and the only man she’s ever loved.
Inspired by the star-crossed tale of Tristan and Eseult, this is the story of the legend’s true heroine: Branwen. For fans of Graceling and The Mists of Avalon, this is the first book of a lush fantasy trilogy about warring countries, family secrets, and forbidden romance.
Amanda says: This is a Tristan and Eseult retelling and I’m hoping the ending isn’t as sad as the real thing.
Elyse says: A YA retelling of Tristan and Isolde.
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Even Money
Author: Alessandra Torre
Released: June 4, 2018 by Select Publishing LLC
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Romance
Series: All In Duet #1Sometimes it only takes a minute. A connection of eyes across a room, a quickened heartbeat, and everything changes.
I was a cocktail waitress with a fondness for partying and meaningless sex.
He owned half of Vegas, with the reputation to match.I should have turned away. Instead, I stepped closer.
Then, the lies started.
Rumors spread.
Stalking commenced.
And someone died.None of it stopped me from falling in love.
Elyse says: I heard some buzz about this at RT and I’m curious to see if it lives up to the hype.
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Running with Lions
Author: Julian Winters
Released: June 7, 2018 by Duet, the YA imprint of Interlude Press
Genre: LGBTQIA, Romance, Young AdultBloomington High School Lions’ star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he’s got a coach who doesn’t ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team’s success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir’s trust. But to Sebastian’s surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town’s streets, and bonding on the weekends spark more than just friendship between them.
Sarah: I learned about this at RT after the signing, when I met the author (who was over the moon about being signed). This contemporary takes place at a soccer camp. And you know I’m all about sleep-away camps of all sorts as a form of forced proximity.
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Her Super-Secret Rebound Boyfriend
Author: Kerri Carpenter
Released: June 11, 2018 by Entangled: Lovestruck
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceIt wasn’t shy librarian Lola McBride’s idea to crash someone else’s high school reunion. Her best friend made her do it, insisting that having a little fun with a super-hot rebound would make her forget about her recent breakup. That’s when she meets the hottest guy she’s ever seen.
Architect Luke Erickson had no idea attending his ten-year reunion would turn out to be so fun. He catches the sexy brunette in a lie, and he counters with a proposal—He’ll keep her secret if she helps get his family off his back by pretending to be his girlfriend at an upcoming family reunion.
From one reunion to another, Lola and Luke are suddenly spending a lot of time together. Good thing they’re only pretending, or this super-secret relationship could get really complicated.
RHG says: Who can resist a “I need a fake girlfriend for my family reunion so they’ll get off my BACK” plot? Not me.
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After the Gold
Author: Erin McRae
Released: June 12, 2018 by Avian30
Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomanceFor over a decade, world-champion ice skaters Katie Nowaki and Brendan Reid have been partners in every way but one. But now that their electric on-ice chemistry has led them to Olympic gold, they’re retiring from competition.
As they cross America on an exhibition tour with their fellow athletes, Katie and Brendan’s always volatile relationship becomes more turbulent than ever as they face down the media, their fans, and their increasingly nosy teammates.
When Katie realizes she wants to go back to the farm she grew up on, leaving Brendan behind in the city where they trained, their fairy tale seems destined to end.
But will Brendan be able to convince her to trust him with the off-ice intimacy that only spelled disaster in their past?
Elyse says: To ease my Moir/Virtue yearning.
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Ocean Light
Author: Nalini Singh
Released: June 12, 2018 by Berkley
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
Series: Psy-Changeling Trinity #2New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh dives beneath the surface of her Psy-Changeling world into a story of passionate devotion and selfless love…
Security specialist Bowen Knight has come back from the dead. But there’s a ticking time bomb in his head: a chip implanted to block telepathic interference that could fail at any moment–taking his brain along with it. With no time to waste, he should be back on land helping the Human Alliance. Instead, he’s at the bottom of the ocean, consumed with an enigmatic changeling…
Kaia Luna may have traded in science for being a chef, but she won’t hide the facts of Bo’s condition from him or herself. She’s suffered too much loss in her life to fall prey to the dangerous charm of a human who is a dead man walking. And she carries a devastating secret Bo could never imagine…
But when Kaia is taken by those who mean her deadly harm, all bets are off. Bo will do anything to get her back–even if it means striking a devil’s bargain and giving up his mind to the enemy…
Elyse says: I started this series with the first Psy-Changeling Trinity book and I love it. Also marine shifters!
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Relentless
Author: Elizabeth Dyer
Released: June 12, 2018 by Montlake Romance
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance
Series: Somerton Security #2Ethan Somerton doesn’t do safe or easy. He’s all about the challenge. The risk. In order to rescue one of his agents, Ethan must infiltrate the ruthless Vega cartel. One tiny error—just one—and he’s dead. Which means he needs Natalia Vega. Bright, beautiful, and cut sharper than the most lethal blade, she’s finally reached her breaking point. Now Ethan must find a way to make her surrender.
Caught between desperate choices and no-win situations, Natalia has survived the unthinkable by becoming dangerous, relentless, and feared. When it comes to protecting her sister, there’s no line Natalia won’t cross. But when Ethan storms into her life with his cocksure arrogance, stone-cold competence, and seductive promises, Natalia wonders if she’s finally found a way out. But discovering whether Ethan is salvation or destruction is going to require the one thing Natalia doesn’t have—trust.
As the cartel implodes and loved ones are threatened, Ethan and Natalia are going to have to choose between love, loyalty, and the lies they cling to. They could run, knowing they’ll never be safe. They could fight, knowing they’ll probably die. Or they can trust in each other and do something far more dangerous.
Elyse says: The heroine of this romantic suspense sounds badass.
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The Count
Author: Monica Corwin
Released: June 20, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romance
Series: Twisted Classics #1The mad priest gave me everything.
Twenty-one years in prison allows a man time to process.
To plot.
To plan.
I’ll take my vengeance in money, in power, and most importantly, on her body. Mercedes Mondego sold me into hell, leading me to the altar like a sheep to a cliff’s edge. Every thread I place on the board will wrench together and lead me back to her. Oh, but I’m done with love, and there is nothing left in me except an animal.
The mad priest gave me everything to exact my revenge.
Elyse says: A sexy retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo.
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Iron and Magic
Author: Ilona Andrews
Released: June 26, 2018 by NYLA
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: The Iron Covenant #1No day is ordinary in a world where Technology and Magic compete for supremacy…But no matter which force is winning, in the apocalypse, a sword will always work.
Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him aside. Hugh is a shadow of the warrior he was, but when he learns that the Iron Dogs, soldiers who would follow him anywhere, are being hunted down and murdered, he must make a choice: to fade away or to be the leader he was born to be. Hugh knows he must carve a new place for himself and his people, but they have no money, no shelter, and no food, and the necromancers are coming. Fast.
Elara Harper is a creature who should not exist. Her enemies call her Abomination; her people call her White Lady. Tasked with their protection, she’s trapped between the magical heavyweights about to collide and plunge the state of Kentucky into a war that humans have no power to stop. Desperate to shield her people and their simple way of life, she would accept help from the devil himself—and Hugh d’Ambray might qualify.
Hugh needs a base, Elara needs soldiers. Both are infamous for betraying their allies, so how can they create a believable alliance to meet the challenge of their enemies?
As the prophet says: “It is better to marry than to burn.”
Hugh and Elara may do both.
Elyse says: Ilona Andrews is wonderful I’m looking forward to a new series from her.
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A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder
Author: Dianne Freeman
Released: June 26, 2018 by Kensington
Genre: Historical: European, Mystery/Thriller
Series: A Countess of Harleigh Mystery #1In this exciting historical mystery debut set in Victorian England, a wealthy young widow encounters the pleasures—and scandalous pitfalls—of a London social season . . .
Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, enjoys more freedom as a widow than she did as a wife. After an obligatory year spent mourning her philandering husband, Reggie, she puts aside her drab black gowns, leaving the countryside and her money-grubbing in-laws behind. With her young daughter in tow, Frances rents a home in Belgravia and prepares to welcome her sister, Lily, arriving from New York—for her first London season.No sooner has Frances begun her new life than the ghosts of her old one make an unwelcome appearance. The Metropolitan police receive an anonymous letter implicating Frances in her husband’s death. Frances assures Inspector Delaney of her innocence, but she’s also keen to keep him from learning the scandalous circumstances of Reggie’s demise. As fate would have it, her dashing new neighbor, George Hazelton, is one of only two other people aware of the full story.
While busy with social engagements on Lily’s behalf, and worrying if Reggie really was murdered, Frances learns of mysterious burglaries plaguing London’s elite. The investigation brings death to her doorstep, and Frances rallies her wits, a circle of gossips, and the ever-chivalrous Mr. Hazelton to uncover the truth. A killer is in their midst, perhaps even among her sister’s suitors. And Frances must unmask the villain before Lily’s season—and their lives—come to a most unseemly end . . .
RHG says: Young widowed Countess emerges from mourning INTO MURDER ACCUSATIONS MOST FOUL. New series, new author! EXCITING.
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Lost Innocence
Author: Jannine Gallant
Released: June 26, 2018 by Lyrical Press
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance
Series: Siren Cove #2The small town of Siren Cove, Oregon, has everything you could want—and a few things you don’t . . .
BREATHTAKING BEACHES
Artist Nina Hutton finds a lottery ticket on the beach, stuffs the crumpled paper in her pocket—then forgets all about it. Distracted and shaken by a series of break-ins at her home, Nina turns to her handsome new neighbor for help and protection again and again.MILES OF HIKING TRAILS
Since the death of his wife in a drive-by shooting, Teague O’Dell has moved from the city to the small town of Siren Cove, determined that his daughter will grow up in a safe environment. But when the intriguing woman next door is plagued by a mysterious vandal, he wonders if his new home harbors unexpected dangers.. . . AND HIDDEN THREATS
The winning lottery numbers have been revealed, and the owner will do whatever it takes to claim the prize. And the closer Nina and Teague get to each other, the closer they may get to exposing a horror that could cost them everything . . .Elyse says: A romantic suspense novel set around a missing winning lottery ticket.
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One for the Rogue
Author: Manda Collins
Released: June 26, 2018 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
Genre: Historical: European, Romance
Series: Studies in Scandal #4LOVE IS THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF ALL
Geologist Gemma Hastings has no interest in pursuing romance—and no patience for Lord Cameron Lisle, an esteemed fossil hunter who has a way of always honing in on her territory. . .annoyingly handsome though he may be. But when a shocking attack puts Gemma in very real danger, she may have to accept Lisle’s offers of protection. Even if that means entering into a dangerous flirtation. . .
Lisle was once amused by Gemma’s dedication to her work. But now that he understands how much he’s underestimated her—a woman whose beauty is matched only by her genius—Lisle is desperate to prove his respect…and prove himself worthy of her. But is he too late? A bitter rival, desperate to steal Gemma’s scientific findings, is still at-large. Can Lisle help uncover the culprit and keep her safe—forever, in his loving arms?
RHG says: She’s a geologist, he’s a fossil hunter. They want to dig in the same place!
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Playing with Matches
Author: Hannah Orenstein
Released: June 26, 2018 by Touchstone
Genre: Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance, RomanceIn the tradition of Good in Bed and The Assistants comes a funny and smart comedy about a young matchmaker balancing her messy personal life and the demands of her eccentric clients.
Sasha Goldberg has a lot going for her: a recent journalism degree from NYU, an apartment with her best friend Caroline, and a relationship that would be amazing if her finance-bro boyfriend Jonathan would ever look up from his BlackBerry. But when her dream career falls through, she uses her family’s darkest secret to land a job as a matchmaker for New York City’s elite at the dating service Bliss.
Despite her inexperience, Sasha throws herself into her new career, trolling for catches on Tinder, coaching her clients through rejection, and dishing out dating advice to people twice her age. She sets up a TV exec who wanted kids five years ago, a forty-year-old baseball-loving virgin, and a consultant with a rigorous five-page checklist for her ideal match.
Sasha hopes to find her clients The One, like she did. But when Jonathan betrays her, she spirals out of control—and right into the arms of a writer with a charming Southern drawl, who she had previously set up with one of her clients. He’s strictly off-limits, but with her relationship on the rocks, all bets are off.
Fresh, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny, Playing with Matches is the addictive story about dating in today’s swipe-heavy society, and a young woman trying to find her own place in the world.
Sarah says: The author was a matchmaker at a prestige dating agency, and I’m fascinated by that entire concept. Those dating agency ads in airline magazines always make me wonder what that job is like. Anyway, I have heard that this book is charming and funny, and I’m really looking forward to it.
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Trail of Lightning
Author: Rebecca Roanhorse
Released: June 26, 2018 by Saga Press
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: The Sixth World #1While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters.
Maggie Hoskie is a Dinétah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is their last—and best—hope. But what Maggie uncovers about the monster is much larger and more terrifying than anything she could imagine.
Maggie reluctantly enlists the aid of Kai Arviso, an unconventional medicine man, and together they travel to the rez to unravel clues from ancient legends, trade favors with tricksters, and battle dark witchcraft in a patchwork world of deteriorating technology.
As Maggie discovers the truth behind the disappearances, she will have to confront her past—if she wants to survive.
Welcome to the Sixth World.
Amanda says: I’ve had this preordered for months.
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Red Waters Rising by Laura Ann Gilman. This is the third in her Devil’s West series, and I’m interested in where she takes this.
Most of the stuff I’m excited about comes out in July 🙂
I have also had Rebecca Roanhorse preordered for months. She recently won a Nebula Award for her short story “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience.”
Jo Goodman has a new book coming out Tuesday. She’s one of my few autobuy authors. And Ilona Andrews…. there’s a great backstory to that book, check it out.
Hugh D’Ambray. mm-mm-mmmm.
The Count and Trail Of Lightning are everything I didn’t know I was looking for. I’ll be off to go clicking after putting in a word for Shannon McKenna’s In My Skin, just the crazysauce I’ll need to unwind after my Goddaughter’s wedding. Yum.
I have been anxiously awaiting for Relentless for months! I read the first in the series, Defenseless, and loved it. Elizabeth Dyer cannot write fast enough for for me.
“Playing with Matches”: BlackBerry? really? what is this, a historical romance?
@ Dorothea – Believe it or not, a lot of finance types still use Blackberries. Unfortunately, I have firsthand knowledge of problems said finance types may have with their Blackberries.
Just added myself to the wait lists for The Kiss Quotient and One for the Rogue at my local library.
@DonnaMarie: thank you for the heads up re the new Shannon McKenna. I love her sexy-crazy-sauce mashups!
@DiscoDollyDeb, always happy to help out a fellow crazysauce addict.
TRUST by Kylie Scott is $1.99 at Amazon today. I think SBTB has recommended it in the past.
Yeah, just take all my money Amazon! I need more pre-orders (obviously).
Anything by Ilona Andrews is an automatic buy for me. I seriously can’t wait until the 26th! AND there’s a new Kate Daniels coming at the end of August!
I’m so excited for Trail of Lightening! Indigenous Futurism is such an exciting genre. I’d love to see more Native people break into the romance world. Let’s make it happen, Romancelandia!
“Welcome to your Authentic Indian Experience (TM)” by Roanhorse is great btw. Highly recommend.
Uh, “Trail of Lightning” sounds amazing. Clickity-click-click-click! Also very excited for “Iron and Magic,” “Ocean Light,” and “The One You Can’t Forget.”
BTW: “Ayiti” by Roxane Gay is being re-released this month, and OMG, it’s the best thing I’ve read so far this year! It’s a collection of short stories about Haiti and it’s gorgeous. It deals a lot with sex (TW: with and without consent) and sexuality, so I thought some of the Bitchery might find it of interest.
Sandra, thanks for mentioning the forthcoming Jo Goodman book.
Not a romance, but Tanya Huff has a new Peacekeeper book coming out later this month.
Re: Ayiti by Roxane Gay, recommended in a comment (thank you!) , I’m wondering if the content warning would be upgraded to rape? Isn’t sex inherently consensual? And anything outside of that… is rape? Totally not meaning to be critical, just sharing something I feel and think. <3
Ain’t She a Peach (Southern Eclectic Book 4) by Molly Harper is due out on the 12th.
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@Susan (#17): I have such a huge crush on Torin Kerr. Thank you for mentioning the newest. I’m now two books behind, but that’s a great place to be.
Does anyone know if Iron and Magic will be coming out in print? Right now Amazon is showing only a Kindle version. I have a strong preference for paper over ebooks so I am hoping it will be printed as I LOVED the Hidden Legacy series.
@Katie C. Unfortunately I believe it is ebook only since they are self publishing it
Hugh D’Ambray as romantic lead? Uh. But – the slaughter and torture?!
Hey, I believe that Andrews can pull it off if anyone can, but my brain did a bit of a short-circuit thing when I read that synopsis.
Every thread I place on the board will wrench together and lead me back to her.
Huh??
If you like historical romances that are a bit spicy: “Burning for the Baron” (Lords of Discipline Book 3) by Alyson Chase.
Books 1 and 2 were wonderful.
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