Booklover Judy Lynn

  What a fantastic week of reading I have had!  There are some truly memorable characters in this week's reads.  I was fortunate to read  four ARCs and two additional books.  I was impressed by Bella Matthews debut novel, which I picked up in preparation of attending Indies Invade Philly in November. She was a new-to me author. I am trying to read many of the authors participating in upcoming signings if I have not read them yet.  I also pulled Bad Prince from by Kindle library to meet the requirement of a story retelling for a book reading challenge.  This twist on Cinderella was really delightful.  Lauren Blakely's final installment of the Men of Summer series was full of the love and romance that make a real relationship work.  I adore Grant and Declan. JH Croix's new novel that starts a brand new series and carries all of the small town feels, hotshot firefighters, and a single dad doing his best with a teenage daughter. Stephanie Rose outdid herself with her addition t

  ALL IN WITH HIM by Lauren Blakely Release Date: August 27th     Finding love isn’t the hardest part. Keeping it is. ALL IN WITH HIM IS NOW LIVE!!!   The final book in the Men of Summer series from #1 NYT bestselling author Lauren Blakely is NOW AVAILABLE in all formats!!   Make sure to grab this SEXY, emotional, addictive forbidden MM romance TODAY!! Blurb: Once upon a time all I needed was baseball, friends and extracurricular activities. Then everything changed when Declan Steele stormed into my life and upended all my priorities with his heart, his love, his passion.   So my next five-year plan will include this new ground rule—Love big. Only, that’s easier said than done when my man and I come face to face with hard truths and new troubles about what it means to be all in.   That’s when I learn that finding love isn’t the hardest part. Keeping it is.   All In with Him is the final novel in the Men of Summer series, and should be read f

  I have been playing tourist with my son who is visiting and as a result I managed to read only two ARCs this week.  Both of these books release on 8/27 and they were both really good reads.  I hope everyone is enjoying the remainder of the summer and fitting in some good books along the way.  Happy reading! Take Me to Bali (Take Me Abroad #1) by K.D. Elizabeth ARC: Release Daye- 8/27/2021 #EnemiesToLovers #RomanticSuspense #ARC 5 STARS Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this book was a treat.  I had to put it down once for dinner, and it was difficult.  This is the first book in a new series by this author and it ends with a HEA. Pippa has been traveling the world with just a backpack since she finished high school over a decade ago.  Schiller left his family’s business to focus on diving more than ten years ago.  These two characters have similarities in their motivations, their pasts, and their desire to be independent while seeking what truly makes them happy. 

  Happy weekend! My adult son is visiting us for a couple of weeks and I have been playing tour guide.  We have done a lot of fun things this week and I was still able to read three books.  I read one ARC; and Jackie Walker's next release had me laughing out loud as usual.  I also read two new-to-me authors in preparation for the Holidays with the Belles book signing in Dallas next month.  Both were enjoyable reads and I look forward to reading more of their work in the future.  I hope you have an amazing next week.  Happy reading! Love & Other Trouble (Love & Laughs)  by Jackie Walker ARC: Release Date- 8/17/2021 #SingleDad #RomanticComedy #FamilySeries #ARC 5 STARS Jackie Walker has another winner in this book.  CJ Amos finally finds a man who deserves her in Archer Bliss.  Their story is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. CJ: marine biologist, kind, hard-working, helpful, loyal, and gorgeous.  Archer: hot, single dad of three kids, business owner, miss

  What a week! I read 2 ARCs, 1 new release, and 1 book from my TBR.  Maria Luis does not disappoint with the second installment of the Broken Crown trilogy.  I am desperately waiting for the third book, which will release soon.  Mae Wood adds to Sarina Bowen's True North world with a lovely small town romance between mature characters that I completely enjoyed.  Piper Rayne's next addition to the Hockey Hotties series gave me a Russian defender named Maksim, and I fell hard for the big guy. Finally, Annika Marin's next book delivered a grumpy, hot, geek, billionaire who falls hard for a sunshine-infused dancer.  I enjoyed my week and I hope these reviews help you determine what could be next to add to your TBR.  Happy reading. Sound of Madness (Broken Crown Trilogy #2)  by Maria Luis #RoyalRomance #DarkRomance #RomanticSuspense 5 STARS Secrets. Lies. Loyalty. Betrayal. Hate. Love. Passion. Pain. Danger. Destruction. Love. Death. Rebirth. Damien and Rowena are more alike th

  WINNING WITH HIM by Lauren Blakely Release Date: August 3rd Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56076131     WINNING WITH HIM, the highly anticipated second book in the utterly addictive Men of Summer M/M series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely, is LIVE!!! ✔ ️ Passion. Angst. Heart-stopping emotion. ✔ ️ An intense, scorching hot romance. ✔ ️ Raw truths, vulnerability, and the answers you've been waiting for. Grab your copy today!    AVAILABLE NOW!!! ✦ Amazon ➜ https://blkly.pub/KindleWinning ✦ Apple ➜ https://blkly.pub/AppleWinning ✦ Google ➜ https://blkly.pub/GoogleWinning ✦ Nook ➜ https://blkly.pub/NookWinning ✦ Kobo ➜ https://blkly.pub/KoboWinning   ✦ Audible ➜ http://blkly.pub/AudibleWinning Performed by Teddy Hamilton & Jacob Morgan Blurb: Resisting the shortstop has never been my strong suit. I failed at it during my first spring training. It sure as hell looks like I'm about