Stacking The Shelves #109 – BB&B #59
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is all about the latest additions to your library – virtual or actual, with books that are bought, borrowed, won or ARCs you will be reading soon. BB&B is a homage to to Barron’s Books and Baubles from Karen Marie Moning’s amazing Fever series, and is hosted by Braine over at Talk Supe.
Netgalley ARCs:
Just Fall by Nina Sadowsky – thank you Random House / Ballantine Books
Balanced on the razor edge of moral ambiguity, this sexy and seductive debut novel asks: How can you find out that the person you love is a killer…and continue to love him anyway? Perfect for fans of Karen Rose, Sandra Brown, and Erica Spindler.
On the night of her wedding to Rob, Ellie’s perfect world suddenly collapses. Her suave, charming, sophisticated husband is not the man she believed him to be. Could he really be a killer?
Ellie is rapidly swept into a lethal vortex of betrayal, lies, and uncertainty: Who is the man she married, really?
And how far will she go to protect him?
From Manhattan to the Caribbean, Rob and Ellie struggle to escape the grip of Rob’s former life – a life his employers are determined to ensnare him in for good.
When faced with a terrible choice—to become a murderess herself to save the man she loves, or to let him die—Ellie’s decision propels her into a whiplash-paced adventure, filled with cinematic twists and a startling sense of unease.
What Happens Under the Mistletoe by Sabrina Jeffries et al. – Thank you, Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books!
New York Times bestselling authors Sabrina Jeffries, Karen Hawkins, and Candace Camp, and USA TODAY bestselling author Meredith Duran come together for a sizzling historical romance holiday anthology.
Stunned by the heat of an unexpected kiss on a cold winter’s eve, two strangers from vastly different worlds turn hotheaded principles into burning passion in Sabrina Jeffries’s delightful yuletide story, The Heiress and the Hothead. In the snowy Scottish countryside, Karen Hawkins’s rakish duke has an unforgettable holiday encounter in Twelve Kisses when the alluring lady he surprises under the mistletoe is not who he expected, but a long-lost love with a score to settle. In By Any Other Name, Edinburgh is aglitter for Christmastime as Candace Camp sends a curious gentleman in hot pursuit of an intriguing lady in disguise—one who refuses to reveal her true identity, though she fears he has already stolen her heart with his kiss. In Sweet Ruin, will the festive spirit of the season sweep Meredith Duran’s feisty heroine beneath the mistletoe—and back into the arms of the dashing rogue whose carelessness soiled her reputation and sent her into exile in London?
In this all-new story collection sparkling with sexy charm and heartwarming wit, four beloved bestselling authors reveal the mix-ups and make-ups, the missed chances and golden opportunities that come but once a year.
Anything For You by Kristan Higgins – Thank you Harlequin HQN Books!
Before you get down on bended knee…
…you should be pretty darn sure the answer will be yes. For ten years, Connor O’Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. His restaurant is thriving, she’s got her dream job at Blue Heron Vineyard—it’s the perfect time to get married.
When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Jess has her hands full with her younger brother, who’s now living with her full-time, and a great career after years of waitressing. What she and Connor have is perfect: friends with an excellent benefits package. Besides, with her difficult past (and reputation), she’s positive married life isn’t for her.
But this time, Connor says it’s all or nothing. If she doesn’t want to marry him, he’ll find someone who does. Easier said than done, given that he’s never loved anyone but her. And maybe Jessica isn’t quite as sure as she thinks…
Hidden Heat (Sons of Mayhem #1) by Carla Swafford – Thank you Loveswept!
Sizzling with passion and suspense, perfect for fans of Joanna Wylde and Julie Ann Walker, the Brothers of Mayhem series revs up as a headstrong beauty faces off against an outlaw motorcycle club—and falls for the bad boy she never saw coming.
Cassidy Ryder refuses to be intimidated by anyone, even the hell-raising, hard-drinking Brothers of Mayhem. The daughter of their former president, she’s not above smashing a few heads to keep her teenage brother safe. But when Cassidy’s big mouth gets her in trouble, the only thing that saves her is some quick thinking from the Brothers’ bartender. He’s commanding and strong, and as smooth as the whiskey he pours: the ultimate temptation for a girl who swore she’d never be a biker’s plaything.
But Thorn Savalas is no ordinary biker. He’s a cop, and he’s worked too hard earning the Brothers’ trust to blow his cover over a female—even one who rocks a pair of jeans like Cassidy. The only way to protect her is by claiming she’s his old lady. Trouble is, Thorn can’t just pretend. He wants Cassidy, and every scorching touch tells him she feels the same. But acting on their hottest fantasies could leave them both exposed . . . even if nothing else has ever felt so real.
Kindle Purchases:
November 9 by Colleen Hoover -> ★★★★★review already posted!
Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day of her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
Soundless by Richelle Mead
For as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining. Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom.
When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink and many go hungry. Fei’s home, the people she loves, and her entire existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and starvation.
But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.
Richelle Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Fei’s jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiguo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever….
Uncivilized by Sawyer Bennett
Savage man, loner, warrior… I am dangerous at my core. I have lived amidst the untamed wild of the rainforest, in a society that reveres me and where every woman falls before me in subjugation.
Now I’ve been discovered. Forced to return to a world that I have forgotten about and to a culture that is only vaguely familiar to my senses.
Dr. Moira Reed is an anthropologist who has been hired to help me transition back into modern society. It’s her job to smooth away my rough edges… to teach me how to navigate properly through this new life of mine. She wants to tame me.
She’ll never win.
I am wild, free and raw, and the only thing I want from the beautiful Moira Reed is to fuck her into submission.
She wants it, I am certain.
I will give it to her soon.
Yes, very soon, I will become the teacher and she will become my student. And when I am finished showing her body pleasure like no other, she’ll know what it feels like to be claimed by an uncivilized man.
Kindle Freebies:
I really should stop visiting Jennifer @ Bad Bird Reviews and her Kindle & Nook Freebies posts!
The Paris Effect by K.S.R. Burns
A suspenseful, moving and at times hilarious novel about love, loss, Paris, food and finding yourself. Amy is 29, tired of living in her hometown of Phoenix, and at odds with her very predictable engineer husband. When her closest girlfriend dies she makes a spectacularly rash decision that takes her to Paris, her dream city. (But maybe not the best destination, as Amy is always on a diet and is plagued by irksome dieting “rules.”) In Paris she is robbed, stalked, arrested, kidnapped (almost!) and—worse—finds that her problems have come right along with her. Grab a croissant and settle in for a decidedly non-touristy trip to the City of Light. P.S. This novel is great for book groups.
Frozen Dreams by Cori Williams
My life was perfect. I had everything I wanted, including the love of a man that intended to make all of my dreams come true.
Until…
“…the night my life as I knew it ended.”
In the blink of an eye, all I’d once known was ripped away. Suffering in limbo, full of fear and regret, I had only memories and dreams to comfort me, urging me to fight.
“…marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled…”
But they stole it all.
Awakened to betrayal and pain, I struggle to find a new beginning. Yet the past seeps in, pulling me under. No matter how hard I try to keep my head above water, it threatens to ruin me.
How can I really live with my hopes for the future still frozen? And if the ice thaws, will I have the courage to build new dreams?
Did you get some exciting-looking books this week? Remember to leave me your link so I can check out your Stacking the Shelves and or Bought, Borrowed and Bagged post, too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! Have a spectacular Saturday.
hehe, I know, I am so bad for your TBR pile.
You definitely are, Jennifer… but it’s really impossible to resist free books that look amazing, you know? 🙂
Have a fantastic weekend.
I enjoyed Soundless a lot and hope you do as well. Been hearing really good things about November 9. Awesome stack of books this week.
Grace @ Books of Love
I can’t wait to start Soundless, Grace. I’m very glad you enjoyed it a lot.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Oh I just loved Uncilized….its like a tarzan romance kinda. And if you love Bennett you will enjoy that one. I am pretty excited to read What Happens Under the Mistletoe. I love those holiday romances.
I love Bennett, and I can’t wait to dig into Uncivilized, Renee 🙂 I’m excited about What Happens Under the Mistletoe, too 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend, Renee!
You have some great books here, because they not just look good but they also sound amazing. Now imagine my TBR growing even more :)) I need a second life just for reading all the books I want. Can’t wait to see what you think of them!
Happy reading!
I agree with you, Crina, I always add even more books to my TBR list when I visit blogs that share their new arrivals!
Thanks for stopping by.
Nice big haul this week-should keep you busy for a while. I need to catch up on some book reading…starting to think I might need to take a week off blogging for a chuckles readathon! Enjoy your books!
Oh, that sounds like a great idea, Chuckles! I have a lot to do next week, as I’m teaching 12 hours, and I also have my uni classes… I will be happy if I can read anything at all!
Great haul! I’ve been wanting to read Uncivilized for a while now but I can’t seem to find the time. I hope you love all your new books 🙂
I have the same kind of problem when it comes to time, Danielle 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Great haul!! I got and read November 9 too. Loved it!! Just Fall sounds super interesting. Enjoy them all!!
November 9 was awesome 🙂 I am going to get the audiobook at one point, too, that way, I have a good excuse to re-read it.
Just Fall looks really good. I might have to check that out!!! I need to read November 9! I hope you enjoy your new additions!
Just Fall does sound good, and I hope you’ll enjoy November 9 as much as I did, Chrissi!
Awesome haul this week! I love anthologies so I might need to check out What Happens Under the Mistletoe. I’ve been keeping my eye on the Kristan Higgins book as well. I might have to eventually read that once it comes out.
I’m not usually a big fan of anthologies, Samantha, but I couldn’t resist Jeffries novella about Amanda!
Thanks for stopping by.
Omigoodness!! You managed a great haul this week, Lexxie. I’m rather jealous! 😉 I was going to list the ones that I’m most jealous of but then I realized that I’d pretty much like to read every single one of them. *ha* I got November 9 in paperback (apparently I’m a lucky one since retailers are now out of stock) but didn’t include it in my post because I didn’t have it when I prepared the post. 😉
I hope you’ll have a wonderful weekend, my dear. Ours is full of honor band/orchestra performances and celebrating Berk’s b-day a few days early. Miss you! **BIG HUGS**
I’m very happy with my haul this week, Brandee! And lucky you for the November 9 paperback! I’ve ordered it for #1, since she prefers physical books to the kindle…
I hope the orchestra performances and Berk’s b-day will be amazing!
*BIG HUGS*
Free books are hard to resist, lol. Just Fall looks really intriguing. Enjoy your books!
Yes, free books are impossible to pass up, Bea 🙂
Nice haul, I hope you enjoy your books!
Diane @ Diane’s Book Blog
Thanks, Diane!
I have “November 9” and “Soundless” on hold at the library. Happy reading!
Tsuki’s STS
I loved November 9, Tsuki, and I hope you will, too!
I also got November 9….and Just Fall looks like my kind of read. I love the look of The Paris Effect. Enjoy your week…and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
Oh, I hope you’ll enjoy November 9, Laurel-Rain!
Soooo curious about what happens in November 9. Enjoy your latest haul!
It was awesomesauce!!
They all look great, enjoy ! And I’m currently reading November 9 😉
I’m happy to know you’re reading November 9, Iza! I would love to chat with you once you finish… my review is so vague to make sure there is nothing there to spoil it for anyone 😀
Just Fall sounds really good! I want to read November 9 sometime soon – just need to get a copy.
I absolutely loved November 9, Lauren 🙂 And I’m really looking forward to Just Fall!
I bought Soundless too, already reading it. Kristan Higgins book looks adorable!
I got both Soundless and November 9 on the same day, and I just had to read November 9 straight away 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Lily.
I need to read your review for November 9 but need to write my own first and then I’ll read others. The concept for Just Fall is crazy, I can’t wait to see what you think of that one. Frozen Dreams sounds traumatic and now I want to read that one too! So many great books, enjoy!
I do the same thing, Trish, I don’t read reviews until after I’ve written my own – for the books I know I’m going to read (or review) very soon.
Thanks for stopping by, Trish!
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From the reviews I’ve read, Soundless should be worth every penny.
That’s what I’ve heard, too, Braine! I can’t wait to read it 🙂
Just Fall sounds intriguing! I loved Soundless and hope you do too. Hope that you have a great upcoming week.
It was the intriguing summary for Just Fall that made me request it, Brandi 🙂 And I can’t wait to read Soundless.
Great haul. I hate to admit I’m not familiar with most of these. However I did get November 9!!! Yet Ho-ho-ho-Rat has taken over my week so soon I’ll dive in. I’m so glad you liked it. I’m excited. You have some new ones I need to check out. I hope you enjoy your new books.
November 9 was awesome, Mandy! So beautiful. Thanks for stopping by.
OOOOO! I’m interested in the Sabrina Jeffries book for sure! I’ve read a few of her HR novels, they were pretty good. I’ve not heard of most of your new books – I hope you enjoy them!
Have a fabulous week, Lexxie. 🙂
Check out my STS post!
I love Jeffries’ HR novels, and I can’t wait to read her story in this anthology, because it’s about Amanda and I’m so curious to see what she’ll be up to!
Thanks for stopping by, Alyssa.
Yikes! GORGEOUS haul Miss Lexxie^^ :O I need to get into Soundless myself, my copy taunts me every time I pass by it XD I hope that you’ll love that one AND all your other pretties here! Happy Sunday and happy reading ♥
I know, Micheline! I’m so excited about all of these 🙂 Have a great week!
WOW, you have an awesome collection! I’m so excited for November 9! 🙂
I absolutely loved November 9, Miranda! CoHo outdid herself! Again!
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I really want the Under the Mistletoe book just for the Jefferies story! 🙂 She is one of my favorite historical romance authors. 🙂
That’s the reason why I requested it, Stormi 😉
Hidden Heat looks good! Loved November 9 and Soundless! Enjoy all your reads Lexxie!
I can’t wait to read Soundless, Naomi!
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I have read November 9 and loved it-of course. I went to Amazon just now to pick up The Paris Effect and it’s back to full price-darn! Just Fall and Frozen Dreams both look interesting. to me. I hope you enjoy these 🙂
Oh no, that’s too bad about The Paris Effect, Lorna 🙁 Thanks for stopping by!
Yes for November 9!!
It was so good, Ashley! I loved it 🙂