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On the 8th Day of #Bookmas…
Atria Publishing gave to me…A chance to win finished copies of THIS DAY by Blanka Lipinska
In the spotlight today…
A sneak peak at some of Atria Books Most Anticipated Releases of 2022:
We are thrilled for the titles set to publish in 2022. Check out five below that we think readers will love!
THIS DAY by Blanka Lipinska (12/7/21)
The steamy and thrilling story of Laura and Massimo continues in this unputdownable sequel to the international bestseller 365 Days — the inspiration behind Netflix’s blockbuster movie.
Laura Biel’s new life in Sicily looks like the perfect fairy tale: a grand wedding, a wealthy and devoted husband, a baby on the way, and lavish luxury complete with servants, extravagant cars, and seaside palazzos. Yes, all of this would be perfect, except for the fact that Laura is constantly surrounded by gangsters as the threat of her kidnapping looms large. Laura is about to finally discover what it means to be married to the most dangerous man in Italy.
TO MARRY AND TO MEDDLE by Martha Waters (4/5/22)
The “sweet, sexy, and utterly fun” (Emily Henry, author of People We Meet on Vacation) Regency Vows series continues with a witty, charming and joyful novel following a seasoned debutante and a rakish theater owner as they navigate a complicated marriage of convenience.
Lady Emily Turner has been a debutante for six seasons now and should have long settled into a suitable marriage. However, due to her father’s large debts, her only suitor is the persistent and odious owner of her father’s favorite gambling house. Meanwhile, Lord Julian Belfry, the second son of a marquess, has scandalized society as an actor and owner of a theater — the kind of establishment where men take their mistresses, but not their wives. When their lives intersect at a house party, Lord Julian hatches a plan to benefit them both.
They soon realize they have very different plans for their marriage — Julian wants Emily to remain a society wife, while Emily discovers an interest in the theater. When a fleeing actress, murderous kitten, and meddlesome friends enter the fray, Emily and Julian will have to confront the fact that their marriage of convenience comes with rather inconvenient feelings. With “an arch sense of humor and a marvelously witty voice that rivals the best of the Regency authors” (Entertainment Weekly), Martha Waters crafts another fresh romantic comedy that fans of Bridgerton will flock to and love!
CHEF’S KISS by TJ Alexander (5/3/22)
A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com.
Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life.
To make matters worse, Simone has to deal with Ray Lyton, the new test kitchen manager, whose obnoxious cheer and outgoing personality are like oil to Simone’s water. When Ray accidentally becomes a viral YouTube sensation with a series of homebrewing videos, their eccentric editor in chief forces Simone to work alongside the chipper upstart or else risk her beloved job. But the more they work together, the more Simone realizes her heart may be softening like butter for Ray.
Things get even more complicated when Ray comes out at work as nonbinary to mixed reactions — and Simone must choose between the career she fought so hard for and the person who just might take the cake (and her heart).
MEANT TO BE MINE by Hannah Orenstein (6/7/22)
From the author of the “funny, sexy, and absurdly entertaining” (Marie Claire) Playing with Matches, comes a sweeping love story in the vein of Rebecca Serle and Chloe Benjamin about a woman who knows the date she’ll meet her true love — only he isn’t quite as perfect as she always imagined.
What if you knew exactly when you’d meet the love of your life? Edie Meyer knows. When her Grandma Gloria was a young woman, she had a vision of the exact day she would meet her soul mate — and then Grandpa Ray showed up.
Since then, Gloria has accurately predicted the day every single member of the family has met their match. Edie’s day arrives on June 24, 2022, when she’s twenty-nine years old. She has been waiting for it half her life. That morning, she boards an airplane to her twin sister’s surprise engagement, and when a handsome musician sits beside her, she knows it’s meant to be.
But fate comes with more complications than Edie expected and she can’t fight the nagging suspicion that her perfect guy doesn’t have perfect timing. After a tragedy and a shocking revelation rock Edie’s carefully constructed world, she’s forced to consider whether love chooses us, as simple as destiny, or if we choose it ourselves.
ISLAND TIME by Georgia Clark (6/14/22)
Love is in the salty sea air in this smart and steamy ensemble romantic comedy set in a tropical paradise, from the author of the “sparkly and entertaining” (Oprah Daily) It Had to Be You. This is one island you won’t want to be rescued from.
The Kellys are messy, loud, loving Australians. The Lees are sophisticated, aloof, buttoned-up Americans. They have nothing in common…except for the fact that their daughters are married. When a nearby volcano erupts during their short vacation to a remote tropical island off the coast of Queensland, the two families find themselves stranded together for six weeks.
With only two island employees making up the rest of their party, everyone is forced to question what — or who — they really want. Island Time is a sumptuous summer read that dives deep into queer romance, family secrets, ambition, parenthood, and a bird-chasing bromance. This sexy, sun-soaked paradise of white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush rainforest will show you it’s never too late to change your destiny.
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Jeanna Massman
I’m very interested in to Marry and To Meddle. I love Regency romances.
EC
The Martha Waters and Hannah Orenstein books sounds interesting whereas the TJ Alexander and Georgia Clark books sounds like good ones.
Leeza Stetson
Honestly, they all sound tempting, but especially This Day and Chrf’s Kiss.
Kathleen O
Meant to Be Mine sounds interesting.
kaisquared4
I love regencies but Island Time gets me with the mix of Americans and Australians.
Laurie Gommermann
This Day-Mafia romance set in Sicily, love weddings! I enjoyed Sarah Castille’s Mafia series.
To Marry and To Meddle- I like romances set in the Regency period. My favorite trope is marriage of convenience.I like humor and unconventional characters. Royalty who work. This book has it all.
Meant To Be – an unusual premise knowing the day you’ll meet your soul mate, the anticipation, a rock star hero, things likely to go wrong!
Sandy McMahon
To Marry and To Meddle caught my attention. With the success of Bridgerton I find myself looking for stories from the Regency time period.☘️
Dianne Casey
I’m looking forward to reading “Island Time”. Sounds like a great book to read this time of year.
Lori Byrd
THIS DAY by Blanka Lipinska because it sounds interesting.
Debra Guyette
To Marry and to Meddle also caught my attention.
janinecatmom
Island Time sounds interesting. I look forward to seeing how the families will get along together for so long.
Natasha Persaud
This day and island time
Rina Horenian
Island Time stands out for me.
Latifa Morrisette
To Marry and Meddle by Martha B Waters sounds really fun.
courtney kinder
Meant to be Mine sounds very interesting. I love the basis that she knows the date of when she will meet her one true love.
To Marry and to Meddle because I love regency romance and marriage of inconvenience.
Juli Hall
This Day, I loved the first one and can’t wait to read it
Debra Shutters
THIS DAY by Blanka Lipinska & thanks for the chance 🙂
Amy R
CHEF’S KISS by TJ Alexander sounds like something I’d like
Teresa Williams
Don’t know any of those authors .The books sound great.
Susan T.
To Marry and to Meddle! Haven’t read this time period in long time, miss it.
lasvegasnan
They all sound like great reads.
Daniel M
looks like a fun batch
Ginger Connatser
All sound good. All new to me.
Leigh Anne Minton
All sounds so good. Chef’s kiss sounds really cute!!
bn100
fun
Katrina Dehart
They all sound really good! Would read any of them
Crystal
This book(s) sounds and look like a great read. Sounds interesting, intriguing, romantic, fun and makes me want to read them.
Would love to read and review in Print format.
All the books sound good but the book Meant To Be Mine by Hannah Orenstein really grabs my attention. All authors are new to Me.
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Bonnie
Since I enjoy historical romance, To Marry and To Meddle by Martha Waters really caught my attention. Meant to be Mine by Hannah Orenstein also sounds very interesting.
Mary C.
They all sound like fun reads.
Diana Hardt
They all sound good. They sound like really interesting books.
rkcjmomma
They all sound great and this day is really interesting and in sicily even more!
Vicki Clevinger
All are new authors to me. They all sound great. I love historical stories, I would love to read To Marry and to Meddle
Teresa Warner
Thanks for the opportunity!
Charlotte Litton
They’re all new authors to me.