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From Naughty to Nice and Everything in between….
On the 9th Day of #Bookmas…
Berkley Publishing gave to me…. A chance to win a Box-o-Books!!
In the spotlight today…
A preview of upcoming Berkley Publishing 2020 titles:
Gabriel’s Promise by Sylvain Reynard. On sale 1/7
The fourth installment in the Gabriel’s Inferno series has arrived! Gabriel and Julia are now parents and settling into life with Clare but the universe throws several wrenches into their plans. A new lecturing job of the highest prestige is offered to Gabriel but he’s relectant to tell her especially when it’s clear she’s hiding something of her own…
A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Milla Vane. On sale 2/4
Game of Thrones fans, fret no more—A Heart of Blood and Ashes is here for you! Meljean Brook writing as Milla Vane kicks off a new historical fantasy romance series with this epic tale. I can’t do the description justice in this space, so go to Goodreads etc. for all the epic details but I can leave you with Barbarians! Murder! Vengeance! Warrior Queens!
From Alaska With Love by Ally James. On sale 3/3
Sara’s letters were the only bright spot during Gabe’s tour in Iraq. With each new correspondence he fell harder, needed her more, wanted to be with her. Now, after initially rejecting his offer to meet, she’s shown up at the door of his isolated cabin in Alaska looking for…what? Gabe’s not sure what made Sara change her mind, but he knows he never wants to let her go.
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher. On sale 4/14
State attorney Bridget Nolan is successful in all aspects of her life—except romance. But with her brother’s wedding right around the corner, she wants a date and fast. Lucky for her, the legal intern is almost done with his program. Matt Kido is in total awe of Bridget, but he knows she’s totally off-limits while she’s his boss. The moment he no longer reports to her though, Matt decides to take a chance. An impulsive decision takes them to Las Vegas where, as the saying goes, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless you put a ring on it.
Butterfly Bayou by Lexi Blake. On sale 5/5
New series alert! In need of a fresh start, Lila Daley retreats to Papillon, Louisiana, a tiny town on the bayou. Sure she’s greeted by a gator, finds herself in the middle of golf cart wars, and unwittingly adopts a scruffy dog, but Lila remains undaunted. She’s focused on running the town’s medical clinic. As a single dad, Sheriff Armie LaVigne embraces routine. But there is nothing routine about the gorgeous fish out of water that is Lila Daley. town’s newest resident. In no time at all, Armie knows Lila is the woman for him and he plans to win her heart. But when the past threatens their happiness, Armie will have to decide if he has the courage to trust Lila enough to find a true happily ever after.
About Penguin – Berkley
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US – Giveaway: Berkley Romance Prize Pack
Paperback Books include:
- 1 copy of WELL MET
- 1 copy of NOT THE GIRL YOU MARRY
- 1 copy of FUMBLED
- 1 copy of BRINGING DOWN THE DUKE
- 1 copy of UNBREAK ME
- 1 copy of FAKER
- 1 copy of WAITING FOR TOM HANKS
- 1 galley of THE BROMANCE BOOK CLUB
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lynnpallaske
Not That Kind Of Guy sounds like it is going to be hilarious! I love the Vegas premise and all that it entails. Can’t wait to read it and it comes out on my birthday!
carol L
Since I haven’t read any of them they all interest me. Thank you for another awesome giveaway chance. Happy Holidays.
Carol Luciano
Evelyn
From Alaska With Love! Thanks for the chance!
Michaelene Malan
A heart of blood and ashes. Two words: warrior queen!
Charlotte Litton
To Alaska With Love sounds great, thanks for the
Lynne Brigman
A Heart of Blood and Ashes sounds like a really good read.
Shannon Capelle
Butterfly Bayou sounds really good love Lexi Blake! All these books have great descriptions and sounds really good!
anxious58
A heart of blood and ash as I am a game of thrones fan.
Pennie M
There are 3 above that have me intrigued, the Alaska one, the Vegas one, and the one by Lexi Blake. Oh, if only they were not Berkley because this pub does not approve on NetGalley for reviewers such as me who does not have a blog *sigh*
Diana Hardt
They all interest me because I love romance books.
Christina Gould
From Alaska With Love caught my attention because it sounds like a sweet story. Thanks for the giveaway!
erahime
From Alaska With Love, but the others are also nice.
Debra Guyette
I have never read any of these authors. Bringing Down the Duke catches my eye.
holdenj
I think the Ally James book sounds good.
Karina Angeles
Butterfly Bayou! Starting over is hard. I’d love to read how Lila changes her life and how Armie wants to be in it.
Lori R
From Alaska with Live caught my attention.
laurieg72
Butterfly Bayou by Lexi Blake- CHEMISTRY I like sheriff heroes and women who are usually in control placed inan uncomfortable, out of control situation
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher- boss /worker scenarios are always tricky, fake dates, wildness of Las Vegas where anything goes.. I like the relationship that starts off on shaky footings.
From Alaska With Love by Ally James- I like wounded warrior heroes. I like books set in the wilds of Alaska. Quirkiness and acceptance for one’s problems/issues and isolation are readily available in Alaska and normal.
BRINGING DOWN THE DUKE Love Dukes for heroes when they meet the woman who brings them down from their lofty pedestal.
NOT THE GIRL YOU MARRY interesting title
FUMBLED sports hero?
janinecatmom
I think I would choose to read Butterfly Bayou by Lexi Blake first. it sounds like my kind of book. Plus I always like to start out at the beginning of a series.
hartfiction
From Alaska With Love has intrigued me!
Kathy Partridge
Butterfly Bayou – love Lexi Blake’s books!
dbranigan
Well, I enjoy all kinds of romance books. I think I would like to read From Alaska With Love by Ally James for sure. Not That Kind of Guy also sounds intriguing.
Pamela Conway
I haven’t read any of them but from Alaska with Love & The Bromance Book Club caught my eye. All sound good though!
Juli Huber Hall
Gabriel’s Promise by Sylvain Reynard, loved Gabriel’s Inferno so I’m excited to read this
Sue C
From Alaska with Love
Ellen C.
From Alaska with love because I enjoyed stories set in Alaska.
Jennifer Shiflett
Not The Girl You Marry is on my wishlist!
Audrey Stewart
I have been wanting to read Not The Girl You Marry and Waiting For Tom Hanks.
penneyblog
I haven’t read any of these so they all sound good. Thank you
Merry Christmas
Penney
Texas Book Lover (@TexasBookLover)
From Alaska with Love and Butterfly Bayou both sound terrific! I have no doubt I wouldn’t be able to put them down once I started them.
Rita Wray
From Alaska With Love sounds good.
Lori Byrd
From Alaska with Love. sounds so good.
Kim
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher. I haven’t read her before, but this series sounds great.
Mari Ann
Not That Kind of Guy sounds good.
SusieQ
Butterfly Bayou looks interesting
Marcia
All of these authors are new to me, so no incentive there. However, “Waiting For Tom Hanks” intrigues me. I love Tom Hanks as an actor, he can portray just about anyone. So, why is she (assuming there) waiting for Tom Hanks?
Dianne Casey
From Alaska With Love really caught my attention. Sounds like a great book.
Sue Galuska
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher sounds really fun!
isisthe12th
I would love to read Lexi Blake’s new series! Thank you
Pammie R.
From Alaska with Love.
Trudy Dowling
Butterfly Bayou sounds like a fun small town romance that I would enjoy. Not that kind of Guy was added to my TBR just to see what happens in Vegas.
Colleen C.
I have only read two of the names above
lindamoffitt02
From Alaska with Love looks like a Great Happily Ever After Story
JOYE
I would like to read the book about Alaska. I have visited there and it is awesome
Natasha Persaud
Looking forward to Gabriel’s promise.
Teresa Warner
Alaska with love!
Caro
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher
Kathleen Bylsma
Butterfly Bayou sounds right up y alley, along with Not That Kind of Guy….I love discovering new authors and Butterfly sounds great! thanks
erinf1
I’m suuuuper exciteda bout Milla Vane’s new book 🙂 thanks for sharing!
flchen1
I haven’t read these yet, but have been hearing good things about many of them, including the Bromance Book Club, so I’m intrigued!
davisbk121
Both, ‘Butterfly Bayou by Lexi Blake’ and ‘Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher’ sound like a good tangle with a bit of humor. I would love to read them all, but I would start with these two.
Chelsea B.
I’m so excited for all of these!! I love romcoms.
Ginger Connatser
Butterfly Bayou by Lexi Blake because I have read her books.
Debra Shutters
Gabriel’s Promise by Sylvain Reynard I read the first 3 books in this series and can’t wait to read this one
Daniel M
Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christopher sounds like a fun one
cheryl c.
The title Bringing Down the Duke hooked my interest.
Mary C
Butterfly Bayou – enjoy Lexi Blake’s books.
wickster72
I really want to read Fumbled!
Sonia
I want to read Gabriel’s Promise 🙂
BookLady
A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Milla Vane caught my attention because I enjoy reading historical romance. The book sounds fascinating and it’s the first book in the series.
bn100
From Alaska With Love – new author to me
Krysten Mich
I can’t wait for A Heart of Blood and Ashes!
Jen K
I haven’t read any of the authors, but From Alaska With Love by Ally James jumped out at me. I like the idea of penpals turning into something more.
April Star Dewitt
I like the titles Unbreak Me, seems like someone thinks they are broken and someone sees them underneath. I like the Well Met one too seems like two strong characters are going to meet up.
Jean White
From Alaska With Love by Ally James sounds really good and is going on my tbr.
Amy R
A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Milla Vane sounds good
smcmahon19
Fumbled and Waiting for Tom Hanks caught my attention. This was based on title alone☘️
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Not the girl you marry caught my eye.Sounds interesting.
eawells
Not That Kind Of Guy and The Butterfly Bayou are two I’m looking forward to reading!!
Angel Hollmeyer Crum
Butterfly Bayou by Lexi Blake and From Alaska with Love, both of them sound interesting
Angel Hollmeyer Crum
From Alaska with Love and Lexi Blake’s
Glenda M
Butterfly Bayou sounds like fun
Courtney Kinder
From Alaska with Love by Ally James sounds great to me because I love romance novels set in a cabin in the wilderness.
Tiffany Johnson
I’ve heard a lot of people loving Well Met!
Kay Garrett
WOW! I’d love to read them all! Love the idea of starting a new series so “Butterfly Bayou” by Lexi Blake jumps out at me. Of course, there is the fact that it’s small southern town too which is right up my alley. Plus the single parent is appealing too. Being an only Army brat who was conceived in Alaska, I’m naturally drawn to “From Alaska With Love” by Ally James. That being said though, I think there’s something about each one that says “pick me up” that has me wanting to read them all.
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suzannah0466061145
I would love to read Faker. Thanks for organizing this
Latifa Morrisette
Butterfly Bayou has me so intrigued.
Janie McGaugh
A Heart of Blood and Ashes sounds really interesting.
dholcomb1
I’ve been curious about the Bromance Book Club
Lilah Chavez
I am looking forward to Sylvains “Gabriel’s Promise”
the first book was one of my first ebook i ever read!
Linda Herold
Actually all of these books sound good!
Anna Nguyen
Gabriel’s Promise by Sylvain Reynard. i have already read the rest of this series and love it so much.
bunnyclem
A Heart of Blood and Ashes sounds awesome! ❤
behapx2
From Alaska with Love caught my interest since the description looks like my kind of book.
Rebecca E.
Butterfly Bayou sounds like it has some hilarious hijinks in it. Plus a single dad is involved? Sign me up!
Amy Donahue
Butterfly Bayou because I love small-town romance 🙂
Jennifer Greco
I’m most excited about Not that Kind of Guy and Butterfly Bayou!
Joanne B
Not That Kind of Guy sounds like a fun read. Thanks for the chance.
Abigail
The Bromance Book Club; I have been hearing great reviews about it, just seems like something that I would enjoy. Thank you for the chance, happy holidays!
Cassandra D
Not That Kind of Guy looks wonderful, because I want to read if the main character finds the right person.
Terrill R.
Ally James’ book sounds interesting. I love reading a new-to-me author. I’ve read Andie J. Christopher’s books in the past and enjoyed them. Her book is a definite.