Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag 2023

1.Best book you’ve read so far in 2023
The Reaper by Garry Michael

2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2023

Don't Let Me Go by (A Whisper in the Dark #3)Chani Lynn Feener

3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.

LOT 62 (From Nothing #2) by Nordika Night

4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.

After Hours Lectures by Kimberly Knight and Rachel Lyn Adams

5. Biggest disappointment.

His Revelry by Bailey Nicole

6. Biggest surprise.

Garron Park (From Nothing #1) by Nordika Night

7. Favorite new author. (Debut or new to you)

Chani Lynn Feener

8. Newest fictional crush.

Mat and Peyton from The Sinner's Penance by K.C. Carmine

9. Newest favorite character.

Devon Sawyer and Maddox Kane from Garron Park & LOT 62 by Nordika Night

10. Book that made you cry.

11. Book that made you happy.

Hunter's Descent (Mischief and Monsters) #2 by Alice Winters

 
12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received).

Worthy: A Pride Anthology the Romance Cartel Book Box Special Edition Foiled Hardcover with sprayed edges

13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

The Stablemaster's Heart (Tales of Lilleforth #2) by Sarah Honey

I would love to hear your answers in a comment section.

xoxo,

Shon

BEST MM ROMANCE NOVELS OF 2022

MM Romance novels make up 99% of the books I reads.

I find the world of MM Romance is quite expansive. It has most (if not all) of the tropes you’d find in a MF romance novels and layered with tension and angst that can only be found in a same-sex relationship.

These stories engaging and compelling stories will have you invested in seeing these characters fight their demons and find their happily ever after together.

If you have yet to experience the amazingness that is MM romance novels, I would suggest you start now. I highly recommend every single book on this list.

• Studious (IOU #2) by Leslie McAdam This was fun!  A cute take on the nerd/playboy trope. Things I like: virgin MC, playboy MC & office romance.
• Hostile by Nicole Dykes Opposites attract. I loved this.
• Never Trust a Guy With Fangs (Covens of Eaton Falls #1) by Mia Monroe This was a lot to take in. This was so out of my comfort zone. You name it and this book had it. I take that back the only thing missing where werewolves or shapeshifters.
• Break Me Daddy (Mafia Daddies #1) by Skyler Snow I'm not big fun of DDlb books. But I really enjoyed this one.
• About Last Knight (Knoxton Knights #1) by Michaela Cole I really enjoyed this book! I usually stay away from high school books, and I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it!
• Necessary Evils Series by Onley James This series is now my latest obsession.
• Nice Catching You (Bethesda Barracudas Hockey #1) by Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood I really enjoyed this one. It was very different from other sports romance that I had read.
• Frat Wars: King of Thieves (Frat Wars #1) by Saxon James This was a really cute. It's very low-angst.
• Bruised But Not Broken (Spark of Hope #1) by Nicole Dykes This was a super sweet, bi-awakening.
• One Step From The Dark by S.L. Dieruf A Kindle Vella series that has completed about a closeted cop and a closeted mob boss.
• Fight Me Daddy (Mafia Daddies #2) by Skyler Snow A fun and smutty read. I really enjoyed it.
• Off the Field Duet Series by Kimberly Knight and Rachel Lyn Adams Love this story
• P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen Loved, loved, loved this one!
• Dysfunctional by Isabel Lucero I might have read this 2 time this year. Two serial killers who fall for one another what more can you ask for.
• The Dragon King's Assassin (The Dragons of Serai #1) by Amy Sumida I really enjoyed this story.
• Chasing Shadows (Daemons of San DeLain #1) by M.A. Church A great start to a new series!
• How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy by A.J. Sherwood I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've read by AJ Sherwood, and this was no exception.
• Cracks in the Ice (Mohegan U Hockey #1) by Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood This was a super sweet, bi-awakening.
• Changing His Tune (The Road to Rocktoberfest 2022) by Blake Allwood This was just so cute.
• Learning Curve (Franklin U #6) by N.R. Walker My favorite as of today, from this series. Mainly because this is the only book in the series that I did not DNF.
• Kismet by Ashley James I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've read by Ashley James, and this was no exception.
• Football Royalty (Franklin U #8) by Eden Finley At this post I will read anything by Eden Finley.
• Holiday Fling by Crystal Lacy A really super cute, sexy, and fun holiday read.

xoxo,

Shon

The Worst Books I've read (so far) this year

We are near the halfway point of the year which means it's time for the halfway point best and worst books of the year so far we're starting off with the worst, next post will be the best. I have 7 books to talk about.

A King to Be Protected (Our King, Our Master #2) by Brea Alepoú: DNF at 26%. I kept trying to power through. Let me summarize what I did read in the first 26%. Sex. And sex. Sleep. Sex. And sex. Sleep. Did I mention the sex?

Super Hot Wingman (The Best Men #0.5) by Sarina Bowen, Lauren Blakely: Ugh.

Hot Seat (The Hot Cannolis #1) by Eli Easton, Tara Lain: This one didn't really work for me.

Mad Love (Dangerous Daddies #1) by April Jade: What the hell was that? I thought I was a pretty open minded reader. I guess not. I probably shouldn't have finished it. This one was a total waste of my time. I'm not going to elaborate. I've already spent to much time on this.

Metal Heart (Metal & Magic #1) by Michelle Frost: Sadly, I felt very disappointed with this one. At this point, I've struggled with three in a row from this author. It's time to maybe say that she's not for me. At the very least, I think I'll take a break because something isn't working at the moment.

Caring for Little Ollie (Different Hearts #1) by Izaia Winter: What the hell was that? Another book probably shouldn't have finished.

Pack Master (Vampire Kings #3) by Loki Renard: Um...Nope. What kind of ending was that?

Anyway those are some books that I didn't like. It's going to be a much longer list full of books that I thought were excellent so be looking out for that post.

Have you read any of these book. Let me know in the comment section below.

xoxo,
Shon

Shon's Monthly Wrap-Up & Book Haul | February 2021

Happy Sunday, Bookworms!  Hope you’re warm and well wherever you are.  I'm back with my February wrap-up.  I read 12 books and added 6 eBooks to my collection.  This month started off with a couple of low ratings reads.  So I decided to reread some favorite.  Somehow how ending the month reading book with fae, shapeshifters and BDSM.  Feel free to throw a link to your own monthly wrap ups in the comments and we can discuss!

eBook Haul

Blood Heir (Aurelia Ryder #1)by Ilona Andrews
Keeping Casey (Keeping Him #1) by Amy Aislin
Dark Flame (Flame Born #1) by Kat Silver
The Gilded Ones (Deathless #1) by Namina Forna
A ​Sky Beyond the Storm (An Ember in the Ashes #4) by Sabaa Tahir
Wings of Ebony (Wings of Ebony #1) by J. Elle

Pre-Ordered

Working Out West (Polished P & P #3) by Lila Rose
Burn Notice (The Sanguine Crown Book 4) by Susan Harris

Wrap-Up

Laying Pipe (Blue Collar Hearts) by Kiki Clark (Rating: 3.5/5 stars)
Right as Raine (Aster Valley #1) by Lucy Lennox (Rating: 3/5 stars)

Bad Blood (Cartel Wars #1) by Ashlynn Mills (Rating: 2/5 stars)

Try (Temptation #1) by Ella Frank (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Halo (Fallen Angel #1) by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Viper (Fallen Angel #2) by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank (Rating: 5/5 stars)
Angel (Fallen Angel #3) by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Face the Music (Replay #1) by K.M. Neuhold (Rating: 3/5 stars)
Cinders & Ashes: Book One (Cinders & Ashes #1) by X. Aratare (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Cinders & Ashes Book Two (Cinders & Ashes #2) by X. Aratare (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Cup of Joe (Bold Brew #1) by Annabeth Albert (Rating: 3/5 stars)
The Hawk Soul (Soul Stones #1) by Amy Sumida (Rating: 3.5/5 stars)

Format Break-Down

• 0 Physical books (Purchased)
• 0 Audiobooks (via Audible)
• 12 eBooks
• 0 (Purchased)
• 12 (Kindle Unlimited)

How was your month?  What was your favorite book you read in February?  What books did you add to your collection?  Let me know in the comments!

xoxo,
Shon

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #128

Title: The Boyfriend Spree (Crimes of the Heart #3)
Author: Elle Keaton
Expected Publication: November 19th 2020
Genres: M M Romance

Charley would never sleep with his ex again, right?

And he certainly wouldn’t fall back in love with him.

Charley is a committed fake boyfriend, helping out those who need a man by their side. A client approaches him for a museum gala date and Charley can’t resist even though he knows it’s risky. His ex, Simon Ellison with likely be there.

A treacherous bait and switch occurs and the client turns out to be his ex, will Charley flee or fight?

Fight of course.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #127

Title: The Heart Heist (Crimes of the Heart #2)
Author: Elle Keaton
Expected Publication: October 20th 2020
Genres: M M Romance

Jacob stole Duff’s heart and he didn’t even know it.

Duff has no plan, he's a leaf on the wind letting himself go where life takes him.

Except it keeps taking him back to Jacob the sexy yoga instructor.

Duff and Jacob are just friends, right?

This whole friends with benefits arrangement was ending up a whole lot more complicated than Duff expected.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #126

Title: Face Offs & Cheap Shots (CU Hockey #2)
Author: Eden Finley, Saxon James
Expected Publication: October 5th 2020
Genres: M M Romance

JACOBS

For the last three years, I’ve lived and breathed hockey with one goal: team captain.

There’s only one thing standing in my way. TJ Beckett.

Beck is irresponsible and immature, and I’ve hated him since the moment we met freshman year.

Yet, the coaches see something in him I obviously can’t, and they refuse to choose between us. The captain spot is going to a team vote, and the team thinks that what we need are a bunch of challenges to prove our worth. Challenges that have nothing to do with hockey. Challenges that are throwing me and Beck together.

And he’s still as infuriating as ever.

BECK

I have no idea why Christopher Jacobs hates me, and I can’t say I care. I like pushing his buttons, but the guy needs to loosen up. I’m going to win these stupid challenges easily and spend my senior year as hockey king on this campus. Tormenting Jacobs at the same time will just be a bonus.

Even if I’m getting confusing feelings toward him, I won’t let it hold me back.

When it comes to competing, I’m all in, and nothing will get between me and the W.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #125

Title: The Sex Coach
Author: Garrett Leigh
Expected Publication: October 1st 2020
Genres: M M Romance

The teacher and the student. The stable hand and the single dad. First times and friendship turn to love.

Toby

There’s nothing attractive about a twenty-four year old virgin, especially not one who blushes every time a hot dude looks his way. But I can’t help the heat that ripples through me every time I see Cole Maguire. And the clench of my heart when I realise how unhappy he is. He’s a city boy with a baby on his hip—we have nothing in common—but if he can teach me how to own my sexuality, perhaps I can teach him he’s worth loving.

Cole

I don’t like horses. But I love my daughter, and there’s nothing I won’t do for her, including leaving the city for life on a farm. I’m ready for that, but I’m not ready for blushing stable hands who make my heart race and my blood run hot. Toby has no idea how beautiful he is. I can teach him that, if he can handle the heat, but after one night with him…damn.

Maybe it’s me that has a lot to learn.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #124

Title: Feinted Love (Crimes of the Heart #1)
Author: Elle Keaton
Expected Publication: September 17th 2020
Genres: M M Romance

Getting even wasn’t supposed to mean falling in love.

Nothing has gone right for Arnie since he was seventeen when he and Tobias Barrington had an encounter of the physical kind. Tobias, wealthy, handsome, and unobtainable, hasn’t spoken to Arnie since.

That’s all changing and when the dust has settled Arnie’s life will take a turn for the better, right?

Even the best laid plans have a way of going awry; Arnie’s in for the surprise of his life.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Shon's Monthly Wrap-Up & Book Haul | August 2020

Happy Monday Bookworms!  I hope you’re well & safe!  I’m back with my August reading wrap up.  August has been my best reading month thus far!  I read 20 books and added 15 eBooks to my collection.  I discover some new to me author, that have me wishing for January.

On the flip side, I found myself  DNF-ing almost every second book in a series that I try to read this month.

eBook Haul

Skyward (Skyward #1) by Brandon Sanderson

Running Wild (Havoc #1) by S.E. Jakes

Never a Saint (Polished P & P #2) by Lila Rose

Chaos Theory (The Sanguine Crown #1) by Susan Harris

Butterfly Effect (The Sanguine Crown Book 2) by Susan Harris

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Family Man by Heidi Cullinan, Marie Sexton

City of Stairs (The Divine Cities #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett

Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy #1) by Robin Hobb

A Guy Walks Into My Bar by Lauren Blakely

Starsight (Skyward #2) by Brandon Sanderson 

Murder and Mayhem (Murder and Mayhem #1) by Rhys Ford

The Musician and the Monster by Jenya Keefe 

Wolfsong (Green Creek #1) by T.J. Klune

Blood of Zeus (Blood of Zeus #1) by Meredith Wild, Angel Payne 

Wrap-Up

The Vampire's Club: Book One (The Vampire's Club #1) by X. Aratare (Rating: 2/5 stars)

The Vampire's Club: Book Two (The Vampire's Club #2) by X. Aratare (Rating: 3/5 stars)

The Vampire's Club: Book Three (The Vampire's Club #3) by X. Aratare (Rating: 3/5 stars)

The Vampire's Club: Book Four (The Vampire's Club #4) by X. Aratare (Rating: 3/5 stars)
The Vampire's Club: Book Five (The Vampire's Club #5) by X. Aratare (Rating: 4/5 stars)
The Vampire's Club: Book Six (The Vampire's Club #6) by X. Aratare (Rating: 4/5 stars)
The Vampire's Club Book Seven (The Vampire's Club #7) by X. Aratare (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Marry Me (Tattoos and Temptation #1) by Mia Monroe (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Clashing Hearts (Hometown Jasper #1) by Nicky James (Rating: 4/5 stars)
The Alpha and His King (Kincaid Pack #1) by Kiki Clark (Rating: 3.5/5 stars)
Wolf Lost (The Wolves of Kismet #1) by Sam Burns (Rating: 2/5 stars)
Forbidden Magic (Magic and Claws #1) by Liam Kingsley, Jill Haven (Rating: 2/5 stars)
Chaos Theory (The Sanguine Crown #1) by Susan Harris (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Butterfly Effect (The Sanguine Crown Book 2) by Susan Harris (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Never a Saint (Polished P & P #2) by Lila Rose (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Family Man by Heidi Cullinan, Marie Sexton (Rating: 4/5 stars)
A Guy Walks Into My Bar by Lauren Blakely (Rating: 3.75/5 stars)
One Man's Trash (The Heretic Doms Club #1) by Marie Sexton (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Trouble by Devon McCormack (Rating: 3.75/5 stars)
Forbidden Blood (Ironwrought #1) by Anna Wineheart  (Rating: 2/5 stars)

DNF

Confused Hearts (Hometown Jasper #2) by Nicky James

The Second and His Bonded (Kincaid Pack #2) by Kiki Clark

Just My Luck by Alice Winters

Terms of Service (The Heretic Doms Club #2) by Marie Sexton 

Format Break-Down

• 0 Physical books (Purchased)
• 0 Audiobooks (via Audible)
• 20 eBooks
• 5 (Purchased)
• 15 (Kindle Unlimited)

How was your month? What was your favorite book you read in August? What books did you add to your collection?  Let me know in the comments!

xoxo,

Shon

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #122

Title: The V- in 403C
Author: Jess Bryant 
Expected Publication: August 27th 2020
Genres: M M Romance

Jonah Monroe might be a genius when it comes to his studies but he’s never been able to find his footing in the real world. A college graduate by the age of eighteen and a doctoral candidate at twenty-one, he doesn’t fit in with his peers and lacks the social graces that would attract friends, let alone a lover. He’s resigned himself to his status as awkward and forever alone, until one bad decision turns his world upside down.

He shouldn’t have even been in that club. He shouldn’t have let a sexy stranger buy him a drink. And he definitely shouldn’t have let the man kiss him like he’d never been kissed before.

Reed Matheson has done a lot of dumb shit in his short life but he never would have guessed that kissing a stranger in a bar would be the best decision he ever made. He didn’t expect the intense connection he feels for the shy, socially awkward stranger to linger long after he was gone. And he certainly never expected to see the cute guy the next morning, preparing to teach his class.

Reed is a student and Jonah is a TA. Unwritten rules or not, nothing more can happen between them, at least that’s what Jonah keeps telling himself. But Reed has never been one to play by the rules and he’s not about to start now, when for the first time, his heart is on the line.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #121

Title: A Guy Walks Into My Bar

Author: Lauren Blakely

Expected Publication: August 19th 2020

Genres: M M Romance

A sexy, passionate, utterly addictive standalone MM romance from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!

Every bartender should follow one simple rule—don't go home with the customers.

That’s been easy for me to stick to, until the night a cocky, confident, and sinfully charming hockey star walks into my bar. This sexy athlete is too hard to resist, especially when he makes it clear how much he wants the “sarcastic, witty, hot AF” guy behind the bar—also known as me.

Still, I’m not keen on breaking my own rules since I know where that can lead—no place good.

But when that man makes his case with one bone-searing kiss on the streets of London, I throw resistance out the window.

What could go wrong with a hot, dirty, no-strings-attached fling before he leaves town in five days?

Trouble is, soon our nights together lead to days, to long conversations, to getting to know each other, and to something I never expected—falling ridiculously hard for a man who’s getting on a plane to America when I live a world away.

My life is here. His is there. And no amount of falling or feeling will change that one big problem.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Manic Monday #21: The Best Books I've Read in 2020 (so far)

Today I'm going to talk about the best books that I've read so far this year.  I read 100 books so far this year which is absolutely ridiculous because last year I read 118 books, so the fact that now in half a year I've already read 100 that is just unbelievable. I know it's already obvious so we're already way past the half year mark but I don't care. 

Rocket Science (Love Logic #1) by K.M. Neuhold : That was a nice surprise! I really enjoyed this book! It was fun, flirty, sweet. Just what I needed at the time.

Fake It 'til You Make Out (Love & Luck #1) by Isla Olsen : This book was super funny and sexy.

Virgin Flyer by Lucy Lennox : Virgin Flyer is my very first book by Lucy Lennox. And just like that, I am in love. This is a stand alone M/M sweet, sexy, fun, witty and just amazing romance and I have fallen hopelessly in love with these two men.

Without You by Marley Valentine : This is my very first book by Marley and WOW!  Oh my heart, be prepared to sob. Don’t read it if you are looking for a super light romance….little bit heavy!!

Just Drive (Anchor Point #1) by L.A. Witt : I have read some books by this author and they 've been hit or miss (mostly miss) but this one really hit the mark.

Daddy Ink (Get Ink'd #1) by Ali Lyda : A single daddy and a tat artist, what more to you need?

A Rhythm You Feel (The Rock Gods: East Coast Label #1) by Ann Lister : When I pick this book up I did not know this was a spin off series. 

NoX by Adrienne Wilder : THIS BOOK! Probably one of the biggest surprises for me. I picked it up on a whim.  I don't read Paranormal / Shapeshifters but after read this I jump head first into Paranormal romance. 

Marriage Contract by A.J. Sherwood : Super short. Super cute! May/December romance. 

Falling for the Geek (His Best Friend's Brother #1) by R. Cayden : This one really worked for me. It had lots of things that I loved.  Best friend's older brother theme.

Project Hero by Briar Prescott : This is a very sweet read. Thoroughly enjoyable but with a hint of angst. I liked the balance. Both main characters were good decent guys, they fall hard fast but it doesn't feel rushed. 

Power Plays & Straight A's (CU Hockey #1) by Eden Finley, Saxon James : Loved this one and can't wait to read the others in the series.

Wreck Me Forever (Polished P & P #1) by Lila Rose : This was an unexpected surprise from a new to me author.  Can't wait for the next book.

Reading the Signs by Keira Andrews :  Baseball, age gap, low angst, dirty talk, hot sex and kink.  What's not to love?

Marry Me (Tattoos and Temptation #1) by Mia Monroe : If you are looking for a fantastic romance, this book was a delight! This faux romance is full of amazing chemistry but also just such richly written characters whose struggles feel so real.

What have YOUR best or your favorite books of 2020 so far??

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #120

Title: Trade Deadline (Hat Trick #3)

Author: Avon Gale & Piper Vaughn

Expected Publication: August 17th 2020

Genres: M M Romance

It’s a reunion to remember…

Don’t miss this friends-to-lovers hockey romance from Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn.

Daniel “Bellzie” Bellamy should be on top of the world—a Stanley Cup is the perfect topper to his fourteen-year NHL career. But despite the post-win high, something’s missing. When the chance to play for his hometown team, the Miami Thunder, comes along, he’s open to it. And when he runs into an old friend from his past soon after he makes the move, he wonders if it might be kismet.

Micah Kelly never thought he’d see his childhood crush—and first kiss—again. Danny Bellamy moved on to bigger and better things when they were teenagers, and the idea that Micah’s relationship with the professional hockey player could be anything more than one-sided Instagram thirst seems too good to be true.

Maybe too good to be true is the new reality, though. As the season goes on, Micah teaches Daniel to surf, and Daniel introduces Micah to his lovable pack of rescue dogs and the world of being a hockey boyfriend. Life is good. But when things on the ice don’t go as planned, they’ll have to decide if their rediscovered romance is built to last.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Shon's August 2020 TBR

Hello friends and fellow book lovers!  How is it August?  It’s all going by too fast people!  I’m sure I’m stray from this list because I always do but I love making TBR’s all the same.  Here is what I’d like to read:

Mission: All In (Brantley Walker: Off the Books #1) by Nicole Edwards 

Spotlight (Famous #2) by Eden Finley

Silk & Steel (Silk and Steel #1) by Ariana Nash, Pippa DaCosta

Pendulum (Kingdom of Night #1) by Joel Abernathy

Touch and Go (Vanguard Towers #1) by Aiden Bates

Even though I know I’ll read more in the month, those are just some of the books I want to pick up.  I have a "stack" of  books I download from Kindle so I’ll probably dive into those. 

Do you guys have any of these on your August TBR?  If you have read any of these what did you think? Are you participating in any challenges this month?  Let me know what your TBR looks like for this month.

xoxo,

Shon

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #119

Title: He Owns My Heart 

Author: Evie Drae

Expected Publication: August 11th 2020

Genres: M M Romance

Only true love can free a captive heart.

Landon Jenks, retired four-time Golden Glove-winning shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, is lonely, heartbroken, and in need of simple human contact. Trapped in the sticky fine print of an ironclad contract that forbids him from revealing his very-much-single status until the season finale of his reality show airs, he calls an elite male escort service that caters to the rich and desperate.

Accustomed to servicing his often less than savory clients at more upscale locales, twenty-six-year-old Toby Carmichael is surprised when his handler sends him to a run-down motel off I-55. But “surprise” doesn’t come close to describing the shock that rocks his system when a delightful stuttering mess covered in tattoos and nearly ten years his senior stumbles into the room—and right into his heart.

For the first time since Toby was forced into the life of prostitution, a kiss sparks a desire that has nothing to do with money and everything to do with genuine chemistry and the faintest beginnings of something so much more. But Toby’s dark past and troubled present make it impossible to see a future with Landon. And when the truth comes to light, a horrified and helpless Landon is determined to save Toby at all costs.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #118

Title: Old Ink (Get Ink'd #3)

Author: Ali Lyda

Expected Publication: August 9th 2020

Genres: M M Romance

Get ready for the 3rd installment in the Get Ink'd series, Old Ink!

This is the story of the Get Ink'd owner Reagan and a college student Channing.

This is a steamy May/December story...I hope you are ready

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #117

Title: Breaking News (Prime Time #2)

Author: Ella Frank

Expected Publication: July 27th 2020

Genres: M/M Romance

Breaking News is the continuation of Xander and Sean’s story and should only be read after book one, Inside Affair.

Xander

Sean Bailey, the older brother of my lifelong best friend, has always been a surly, temperamental pain in my ass. But sometime during the last few weeks, I’ve gone and fallen head over heels for him.

Gruff and charming, charismatic in his own way, I’ve found myself looking past my preconceptions and discovered a whole new side to Detective Dick—a side I could fall in love with.

But life isn’t always easy—it can change course in the blink of an eye. Sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. I know this because last night I experienced both sides.

I went to Sean for help in guarding my body; what I didn’t expect was for him to steal my heart. 

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Shon's Monthly Wrap-Up & Book Haul | June 2020

Happy Tuesday, Bookworms!  I hope you’re well & safe!  June was another great month for books!  I read 10 books, and added 11 eBooks to my collection.  I'm at the 51% mark on my Goodreads reading challenge for this year.  I've read 77 books so far, and I'm 4 books ahead of schedule.  Here's to another great month of books in July.

eBook Haul

Love in Lockdown by Tracy Lorraine, Angel Devlin, L A Cotton, Khardine Gray, Jade West, Marley Valentine, Nina Levine, Frankie Love, Cora Reilly, Kimberly Knight, Hope Ford, Shaw Hart, Ker Dukey, Haley Jenner

Home for a Cowboy (Windsor, Wyoming #1) by Amy Aislin

The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years Book 1) Sarina Bowen

Rivals (Dragon Reign Book 1) Kit Bladegrave

The President Is Missing James Patterson, Bill Clinton

Introductions (The Ghost Bird #1) by C.L. Stone

Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny (Loose Ends #1) by Rebekah Weatherspoon

The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1) Brandi Elledge

Kade's Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans Book 1) Kym Grosso

Becoming Alpha (Alpha Girl Book 1) Aileen Erin

Ahsoka (Star Wars Disney Canon Novel) by E.K. Johnston

Wrap-Up
NoX by Adrienne Wilder (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Off Plan by May Archer  (Rating: 2/5 stars)
Marriage Contract by A.J. Sherwood, Katie Griffin (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Falling for the Geek by R. Cayden (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Project Hero by Briar Prescott (Rating: 4/5 stars)
Cronin's Key by N.R. Walker (Rating: 4/5 stars)

Cronin's Key II by N.R. Walker (Rating: 4/5 stars)

Cronin's Key III by N.R. Walker (Rating: 3.75/5 stars)

Classified by Brooke Blaine, Ella Frank (Rating: 2.5/5 stars)

Up for Heir (Rosavia Royals #1) by Stella Starling (Rating: 3.75/5 stars)

DNF

Theirs for the Night by Katee Robert

Becoming Alpha by Aileen Erin 

Format break-down

• 0 Physical books (Purchased)
  
• 0 Audiobooks (via Audible)
  
• 10 eBooks
  
• 0 (Purchased)
  
• 10 (Kindle Unlimited)
  

How was your month? What was your favorite book you read in June? What books did you add to your collection?  Let me know in the comments!

xoxo,
Shon

Can't-Wait Wednesday / Waiting on Wednesday #114

Title: Boyfriend Material
Author: Alexis Hall
Expected Publication: July 7th 2020
Genres: M M Romance

Wanted:
One (fake) boyfriend
Practically perfect in every way

Luc O'Donnell is tangentially--and reluctantly--famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything.

To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice, normal relationship...and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and he's never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. In other words: perfect boyfriend material. Unfortunately apart from being gay, single, and really, really in need of a date for a big event, Luc and Oliver have nothing in common. So they strike a deal to be publicity-friendly (fake) boyfriends until the dust has settled. Then they can go their separate ways and pretend it never happened.

But the thing about fake-dating is that it can feel a lot like real-dating. And that's when you get used to someone. Start falling for them. Don't ever want to let them go. (less)


What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking The Spine.