Most Anticipated Reads: August 2016

My Most Anticipated Reads for next month (August 2016)

Out of Bounds (The Summer Games #2) by R.S. Grey 

Release Date: August 1st

Goodreads

I read the first book and it was AH-MAH-ZING!! It's no wonder I'm looking forward to this one! Rachel writes the best sports-themed books and I can't wait to read this! Counting down the hours!! Woooottt!!

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Release Date: August 2nd

Pre-order on Amazon

Goodreads

What? This is a CoHo book!! I don't think this needs further explanation! I mean surely the name speaks for itself! Christmas has come early for me with this release. She's an auto-buy author for me. No need to read the blurb! I adore this woman to death! I will read anything she'll write! HUGE COHO FAN HERE!

Neighbor Dearest by Penelope Ward 

Release Date: August 15th

Goodreads

Gahhh I can't believe there is someone hotter than Elec!! Stepbrother Dearest is an all-time favorite book of mine! I love love love loveeeeeeee that book so much! August 15 can't come any closer!

The rest of my TBR

Since there are only 3 books I'm looking forward next month,  I thought of listing the rest of the books in my TBR

Swear on This Life by Renee Carlino 

releases August 9th

Goodreads

Pre-order on Amazon

The Matchmaker's Replacement (Wingmen Inc. #2) by Rachel Van Dyken 

releases August 9th 

Goodreads

Pre-order on Amazon

A Beautiful Funeral (Beautiful #3) by Jamie McGuire

releases August 15th

Goodreads

Pre-order on Amazon

The Sapphire Heist (Jewel #2) by Lauren Blakely

releases August 16th

Goodreads

Pre-order on Amazon

Furious Rush by S.C. Stephens

releases August 23rd

Goodreads

Pre-order on Amazon

Author Anonymous by E.K. Blair

releases August 29th

Goodreads

What books are you anticipating next month? Let me know in comments!!

BOOK BLITZ: Lavender in Bloom by Lily Velez + GIVEAWAY

Lavender in Bloom
Lily Velez
Publication date: July 25th 2016
Genres: Historical, Romance, Young Adult

It’s the year 1802 in Avignon, France…

Noah Capet has spent most of his young life living simple and unvaried days in the hushed countryside of southern France. Quiet, reserved, and diffident, his preference for existing is to do so in solitude, keeping to himself both in town and on his family’s farm—a predilection that’s altogether disrupted when a newcomer to town by the name of Jeremie Perreault begins an unremitting quest to befriend him.

Jeremie is everything Noah is not. Charismatic and gregarious, he leaves a trail of charmed admirers in his wake wherever he goes. Expressive and idealistic, he talks without end about his deep love for old books and his spirited dream to one day travel the world on a literary pilgrimage.

Over the course of a single summer, the two form an unlikely friendship, but just as quickly as it develops, it soon entirely dissolves as they’re forced to face the truth of what has unexpectedly emerged between them.

Lavender in Bloom is a tender and tragic coming-of-age story about first love and self-discovery, and a poignant reminder that time is fleeting and always takes with it the choices we’re too afraid to make.

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RELEASE BLITZ: Bossman by Vi Keeland

Ahhhhhhh Bossman is finally here!!! I can't wait to read this one and officially meet Chase Parker! Won't be coming up for the next several hours!! DO NOT DISTURB!

Are you ready to meet Chase Parker in BOSSMAN?

A standalone Contemporary Romance novel by

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Vi Keeland

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Blurb

The first time I met Chase Parker, I didn’t exactly make a good impression.

I was hiding in the bathroom hallway of a restaurant, leaving a message for my best friend to save me from my awful date.

He overheard and told me I was a bitch, then proceeded to offer me some dating advice.

So I told him to mind his own damn business—his own tall, gorgeous, full-of-himself damn business—and went back to my miserable date.

When he walked by my table, he smirked, and I watched his arrogant, sexy ass walk back to his date.

I couldn’t help but sneak hidden glances at the condescending jerk on the other side of the room.  Of course, he caught me on more than one occasion, and winked.

When the gorgeous stranger and his equally hot date suddenly appeared at our table, I thought he was going to rat me out.

But instead, he pretended we knew each other and joined us—telling elaborate, embarrassing stories about our fake childhood.

My date suddenly went from boring to bizarrely exciting.

When it was over and we parted ways, I thought about him more than I would ever admit, even though I knew I’d never see him again.

I mean, what were the chances I’d run into him again in a city with eight million people?

Then again…

What were the chances a month later he’d wind up being my new sexy boss?

*****

The author has previously provided Chapter 1 for a sneak peek!

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COVER REVEAL: Today’s Promises by S.R. Grey + GIVEAWAY

Gahh look at this cover!! * heart eyes!! I have a penchant for the color purple and this makes me want to read this book! STAT!

Title: Today's Promises

Series: Promises #2

Author: S.R. Grey

Genre: New Adult/Coming of Age Romance

Cover Design: By Hang Le 

Release Date: September 8, 2016

Blurb

Starting over isn’t easy, especially when the past keeps coming back to haunt you.

Flynn O’Neill and Jaynie Cumberland thought life outside the foster care system would be a breeze. Now eighteen and sharing a home in the quaint, little town of Lawrence, West Virginia, their new start should be nothing short of idyllic.

Unfortunately, it is not.

Flynn and Jaynie are discovering that picking up the pieces of their shattered lives and moving forward is far from easy, particularly when the past keeps rearing its ugly head. And then, as if things weren’t tough enough, they are told the evil Allison Lowry, their former foster sister, may be released from prison early.

Committed to not allowing that to happen, Flynn and Jaynie begin to search for ways to keep their former tormentor behind bars. In doing so, dark secrets are uncovered. But instead of setting this young couple back, these new developments allow Jaynie and Flynn to grow closer than ever. As their commitment to one another deepens, these two broken people find new purpose and, more importantly, realize the healing they so deeply desire is finally within reach.

Today’s Promises is the beautiful, stirring conclusion to Flynn and Jaynie’s journey that first began in Tomorrow’s Lies.

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COVER REVEAL: Neighbor Dearest by Penelope Ward

Ekkkkkkkk I am so excited to be a part of this secret cover reveal for Penelope's newest book! Can you hear me screaming on top of my lungs??? When I saw the email, I can't help but open it immediately and take a peek!  Gah, I can't believe there's someone hotter than Elec!! I can't wait for this book! Is it August yet?

NEIGHBOR DEAREST

(A standalone)

A Contemporary Romance Novel

New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

Penelope Ward

Cover designer: Letitia Hasser, r.b.a designs

Cover Model: James Joseph Pulido

Cover Photography: Cory Stierley

Release Date:  August 15th, 2016

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Blurb

From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Ward, comes a sexy new STANDALONE novel.

After getting dumped, the last thing I needed was to move next door to someone who reminded me of my ex-boyfriend, Elec.

Damien was a hotter version of my ex.

The neighbor I’d dubbed “Angry Artist” also had two massive dogs that kept me up with their barking.

He wanted nothing to do with me. Or so I thought until one night I heard laughter coming through an apparent hole in my bedroom wall.

Damien had been listening to all of my phone sessions with my therapist.

The sexy artist next door now knew all of my deepest secrets and insecurities.

We got to talking.

He set me straight with tips to get over my breakup.

He became a good friend, but Damien made it clear that he couldn’t be anything more.

Problem was, I was falling hard for him anyway. And as much as he pushed me away, I knew he felt the same…because his heartbeat didn’t lie.

I thought my heart had been broken by Elec, but it was alive and beating harder than ever for Damien.

I just hoped he wouldn’t shatter it for good.

Author's note – Neighbor Dearest is a full-length standalone novel. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

COVER REVEAL: THE SUMMER GAMES: Out of Bounds by R.S. Grey

Title: THE SUMMER GAMES: Out of Bounds

Author: R.S. Grey

Release Date: Aug 1, 2016
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I despise Erik Winter.

He’s arrogant and cruel—a man I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy—and by some twisted turn of fate, he’s my new Olympic gymnastics coach.

I’ve had to contend with gruff coaches in the past, but Erik is far worse. His stern demeanor complements a body built for intimidation, and his reprimands come from a mouth so cunning, I know it could strip me of my defenses—if I let it.

Though each of us would love to be rid of the other forever, we are bound to each other by need and necessity. I’m his rising star, his best shot at proving himself to his critics. And without a coach, I have zero chance of winning gold in Rio.

The easiest way forward would be to wave a white flag and make peace with the man I’ll be sharing close quarters with for the foreseeable future, but he is intent on war.

Fine. By. Me.

If he pushes me, I’ll push back harder. If he wants to test me, to play with my head, I’ll show him just how many boundaries I’m willing to cross. Because I know it’s not a choice between winning or warring—not if you can have them both. At the end of it all, I plan on leaving Rio with gold around my neck and his icy heart in the palm of my hand.

RELEASE BLITZ: Moonshot by Alessandra Torre

It's here! It's here!!! OMG! Finally! I have been seeing so many positive feedbacks regarding this book and I am so excited to finally read this! Slay me Alessandra!

Synopsis

Baseball isn’t supposed to be a game of life and death…

The summer that Chase Stern entered my life, I was seventeen. The daughter of a legend, the Yankees were my family, their stadium my home, their dugout my workplace. My focus was on the game. Chase … he started out as a distraction. A distraction with sex appeal poured into every inch of his six foot frame. A distraction who played like a god and partied like a devil.

I tried to stay away. I couldn’t.

Then, the team started losing.

Women started dying.

And everything in my world broke apart.

          

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BOOK BLITZ: Bad Teacher by Clarissa Wild + GIVEAWAY

Bad Teacher
Clarissa Wild
Publication date: June 28th 2016
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

My name is Thomas and I’m always hard.
No really, that’s my last name. Thomas Hard, the pleasure is all mine … literally.
I can’t help it that my name suits me well.
You know what else suits me well? That girl sitting across the bar, with her lips right where I tell them to be. I want her, and when I want something, it’s gonna be mine.
One night. No names. No phone numbers. Just me, her, and pure pleasure.
Except, that one girl turns out to be the biggest mistake of my life.
Why?
Because I broke my cardinal rule …
Never bang a student.

Author’s note: Don’t like reckless decisions & unbridled screwing? Don’t love girls that are obsessed with ice cream, rainbows, and unicorns? Don’t enjoy a bit of corny humor sprinkled on top? Then this book is not for you. And last but not least, if you hate cats with giant jewels … Don’t even bother.

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Most Anticipated Reads: July 2016

 

Yo Aholics! July 1st and I am enumerating once again the books I am coveting the most!