​Publishers Weekly on The Wicked Heir by Elizabeth Michels (July 2017): “The evolution of the relationship between Isabelle and Fallon, as she gradually breaks down his defenses and he realizes the value of her love, is delightful.”

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The Wicked Heir by Elizabeth Michels
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Sourcebooks Casablanca

Publication Date: July 4th, 2017

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The Spare Heirs Society Cordially Invites You to Meet Fallon St. James: The Mastermind

When the love of Lady Isabelle Fairlyn's life is betrothed to her twin sister, Isabelle vows to find a suitable replacement before the end of the season. He must be a talented dancer, have a keen fashion sense, and be perfectly dashing in every way.
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Fallon St. James is the farthest thing from perfectly anything. As head of the secretive Spare Heirs Society, he must stick to the shadows...even as Isabelle's friendship pulls him reluctantly into the light. But when Isabelle gets involved with the one man who could destroy Spares, Fallon must decide between protecting his life's work―or risking everything to save the woman whose warm smile leaves him breathless.

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The List by Patricia Forde

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Publication Date: August 8th, 2017

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The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth. To make sure humans are able to survive, everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words.

Everyone that is, except Letta.

As apprentice to the Wordsmith, Letta can read all the words that have ever existed. Forbidden words like freedom, music, and even pineapple tell her about a world she’s never known.
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One day her master disappears and the leaders of Ark tell Letta she is the new Wordsmith and must shorten List to fewer and fewer words. Then Letta meets a teenage boy who somehow knows all the words that have been banned. Letta’s faced with a dangerous choice: sit idly by and watch language slowly slip away or follow a stranger on a path to freedom . . . or banishment.

What Publishers Weekly says about Coming Up for Air (July 2017): "This lighthearted romance has all the trademarks of a Kenneally novel: a strong female lead, a sexy male love interest, and a complicated relationship fraught with sexual tension." 

You can read the full review HERE!
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This follows a wonderful review from Kirkus, read about that HERE!

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Coming Up for Air by Miranda Kenneally

Imprint: Fire

Publication Date: July 4, 2017

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Swim. Eat. Shower. School. Snack. Swim. Swim. Swim. Dinner. Homework. Bed. Repeat.

All of Maggie's focus and free time is spent swimming.  She's not only striving to earn scholarships―she's training to qualify for the Olympics.  It helps that her best friend, Levi, is also on the team, and cheers her on. But Levi's already earned an Olympic tryout, so Maggie feels even more pressure to succeed.  And it's not until Maggie's away on a college visit that she realizes how much of the "typical" high school experience she's missed by being in the pool.
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No one to shy away from a challenge, Maggie decides to squeeze the most out of her senior year.  First up? Making out with a guy.  And Levi could be the perfect candidate.  After all, they already spend a lot of time together.  But as Maggie slowly starts to uncover new feelings for Levi, how much is she willing to sacrifice in the water to win at love?

​What Publishers Weekly says that Lord of Lies by Amy Sandas (July 2017): “The steamy sensuality and intrigue will satisfy readers.”
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This follows a glowing review from Kirkus which you can view HERE! 

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Lord of Lies (Fallen Ladies #3) by Amy Sandas
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Imprint: Casablanca

Pub. Date: July 4th, 2017

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Portia Chadwick knows she'll never have a life of adventure. But when a dangerous moneylender kidnaps her sister, Portia seeks help from a man known only as Nightshade. Soon she finds herself charging headfirst into his world of intrigue and danger―and unexpected passion.

Dell Turner grew up in London's back alleys and gin lanes. Vowing to escape his low beginnings, he hires himself out to society's elite. When he accepts a job from a beautiful young lady, he doesn't anticipate her relentless determination to join his mad occupation...or her unnerving ability to inspire emotions he thought long buried. She's as dangerous to him as his world is to her, and yet Dell can't bring himself to turn Portia away... even if it means risking her life.

​What Booklist says about The Lake and the Lost Girl (June 2017), "…steady pacing and relatable characters, makes for an emotional, romantic and mysterious story that’s filled with both fulfillment and revelation."

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The Lake and the Lost Girl by Jacquelyn Vincenta

Imprint: Landmark 

Publication Date: June 6, 2017

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Local romance author Lydia Carroll only knows one version of the MSW story: her husband's. English professor Frank Carroll has been fixated on the mystery of her disappearance for years, crafting a narrative based on Mary's poetry and journals that insist that Mary lived past that night in 1939.

As Frank's behavior grows more erratic, Lydia sees that his interest in Mary has evolved into an obsession―one that threatens to destroy the family they have built together. Lydia throws herself into the mystery, hoping to solve it and bring peace back to her home. But as Lydia begins investigating, her son takes action with a plan of his own...one that will bring the family to a breaking point and change Lydia's destiny forever.

Publishers Weekly says The Joy Plan (July 2017) is, “An energized and informative plan for transforming your life.” ​

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The Joy Plan by Kaia Roman

Imprint: Sourcebooks

Publication Date: July 11, 2017

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As a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman, Kaia Roman always had a plan. But when her biggest plan, the business she co-founded, collapsed, Kaia found herself crushed by depression. And what felt even worse was that, with a husband and two kids relying on her to get out of bed, she didn't have a plan to move forward. 
Determined to turn her life around and put her ingrained habits of stress and anxiety behind her, Kaia decided to put everything else on hold and dedicate thirty days to the singular pursuit of joy. The results were astonishing-and lasted much longer than the initial month-long project.

In this uplifting and eye-opening memoir, Kaia uses her business savvy to create a concrete Joy Plan to get back on her feet fast. Using scientific research on hormones, neurotransmitters, and mindfulness, along with the daily dedication to creating a more joyful existence, Kaia teaches readers how to move past temporary happiness and succeed in creating joy that lasts.
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Complete with advice, exercises, and key takeaways, The Joy Plan is Kaia's step-by-step guide to how she, and everyone else, can ditch the negative and plan for the joy in their lives.

Kirkus says, "Maggie's present-tense narration is rich with the details of elite student athletics, and she is clear-eyed in her exploration of her sexuality, including a look at college hookup culture that manages to be very funny." ​

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The Wedding Date Bargain by Mira Lyn Kelly

Imprint: Casablanca

Publication Date: June 6, 2017

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When Sarah Cole finds herself in Chicago with two months to kill before her New York promotion goes through, she decides it's time to take care of a few things―like the inconvenient issue of her virginity. Sarah knows the right guy for the job too: Max, the notorious lady's man she's been crushing on since college.

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Max Brandt is all for a fling, just not with Sarah. She's way too good for him. He walked away from her once, but it wasn't easy.

Things are different now, and the plan is so simple. There's no way either of them would do something as silly as fall in love...

Publishers Weekly says that A New Leash on Love: A Rescue Novel is, "This heartstring-tugger is certain to win fans who are yearning for a wholesome summertime read."
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You can read the full review HERE! 

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A New Leash on Love: A Rescue Novel by Debbie Burns

Imprint: Casablanca

Publication Date: July 4, 2017

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First in a fresh contemporary romance series from award-winning debut author Debbie Burns.

Every heart has a forever home.

Megan Anderson loves the animals at her no-kill shelter. She'll do anything for them―even go toe-to-toe with
a handsome man who's in way over his head. She'll help him sort out his troubles, but getting too close to an adorable puppy's human counterpart? Been there, done that, got burned.

When Craig Williams arrived at the local shelter for help, he didn't expect a fiery young woman to blaze into his life. But the more time
they spend together, the more he realizes it's not just animals Megan is adept at saving―she could be the one to rescue his heart.

Soon, Craig and Megan find that the magic of unconditional love can do anything...even lead to their forever home.

Kirkus calls Lord of Lies (June 2017), "A genuine page-turner . . . beautifully written romance that's full of adventure—electric and absorbing.”

​Read the full review on by Kirkus HERE! It will also be featured in Kirkus' print issue on May 15th!

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Lord of Lies (Fallen Ladies #3) by Amy Sandas

Imprint: Casablanca

Pub. Date: July 4th, 2017

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Portia Chadwick knows she'll never have a life of adventure. But when a dangerous moneylender kidnaps her sister, Portia seeks help from a man known only as Nightshade. Soon she finds herself charging headfirst into his world of intrigue and danger―and unexpected passion.

Dell Turner grew up in London's back alleys and gin lanes. Vowing to escape his low beginnings, he hires himself out to society's elite. When he accepts a job from a beautiful young lady, he doesn't anticipate her relentless determination to join his mad occupation...or her unnerving ability to inspire emotions he thought long buried. She's as dangerous to him as his world is to her, and yet Dell can't bring himself to turn Portia away... even if it means risking her life.