Summer is in full swing and many authors, aspiring authors, and readers are gathered together in the Big Apple right now for this year’s RWA conference, including our very own PJ. I know that she is having a ton of fun and I can’t wait to read all about her adventure and view her pictures, of which I’m sure there will be many. :) I had a blast at last year’s conference and am really looking forward to attending the 2013 conference that will be held in Atlanta. Needless to say, I’m already saving up for it. *g*
July brings us another month of hot, new releases! Believe it or not, I have not read a single July releases yet. I know! I’ve been busy with vacation and work and kids... Though, I am looking forward to Lorraine Heath’s Waking Up with the Duke and Christina Brooke’s debut, Heiress in Love, which I have heard so many good things about. Oh, and thanks to Gannon’s review, I want to read Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves. It sounds cute!
Which July releases have you read? Of those, which ones do you recommend? Which ones are you most looking forward to reading? Tell us and one lucky commenter will win a random book from my prize stash!
Until August, happy reading!
Historical
The Secret Mistress – Mary Balogh
Mistress of the Storm – Terri Brisbin
Heiress in Love – Christina Brooke
Rapture Becomes Her – Shirlee Busbee
Silk is for Seduction – Loretta Chase
How to Seduce a Scoundrel – Vicky Dreiling
A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal – Meredith Duran
A Wedding Wager – Jane Feather *
Seduction & Scandal – Charlotte Featherstone *
Loved by a Warrior – Donna Fletcher
The American Heiress – Daisy Goodwin (Historical Fiction) *
A Gentleman Never Tells – Amelia Grey
Waking Up with the Duke – Lorraine Heath
Temptress in Training – Susan Gee Heino
Innocent in the Sheikh’s Harem – Marguerite Kaye *
Before Versailles: A Novel of Louis XIV – Karleen Koen (Historical Fiction)
Crusader Captive – Merline Lovelace *
Dangerous Lord, Innocent Governess – Christine Merrill *
Just One Season in London – Leigh Michaels
The Tudor Throne – Brandy Purdy (Historical Fiction)
Tamed by a Highlander – Paula Quinn
The Devilish Montague – Patricia Rice
Lord of Shadows – Alix Rickloff (Paranormal)
The Summer Garden – Paullina Simons (Historical Fiction) *
The Angel in My Arms – Stefanie Sloane
Her Wyoming Man – Cheryl St. John *
Shameless – Anne Stuart *
This Perfect Kiss – Melody Thomas
To Touch the Knight – Lindsay Townsend
Heartbreak Creek – Kaki Warner
Give Me a Texas Outlaw – Jodi Thomas, Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, DeWanna Pace
Contemporary
The End of Everything – Megan Abbott (Women’s Fiction)
The Other Side of the Mountain – Janice Angelique
Say Amen, Again – ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Women’s Fiction)
Baby, Come Home – Stephanie Bond *
Money Can’t Buy Love – Connie Briscoe (Women’s Fiction)
King’s Promise – Adrianne Byrd *
Cowboy Up – Tori Carrington
Burning Down the Spouse – Dakota Cassidy
Summer Friends – Holly Chamberlin (Women’s Fiction)
Off the Chain – Candice Dow (Women’s Fiction)
Black Ties and Lullabies – Jane Graves
Holding Her Breath – Nicole Green
The Orphan Sister – Gwendolen Gross (Women’s Fiction)
Homecoming – Cathy Kelly (Women’s Fiction)
Kept in the Dark – Heather MacAllister
Original Sin – Beth McMullen (Women’s Fiction)
The Creed Legacy – Linda Lael Miller
The Last Letter from Your Lover – JoJo Moyes (Women’s Fiction)
Pillow Talk – Freya North
Just Let Go… – Kathleen O’Reilly
Sunset Bridge – Emilie Richards (Women’s Fiction)
Can’t Hurry Love – Christie Ridgway
Things We Didn’t Say – Kristina Riggle (Women’s Fiction)
One Summer – JoAnn Ross
The Orchard – Jeffrey Stepakoff
Tassy Morgan’s Bluff – Jim Stinson
Tailspin – Cara Summers
French Lessons – Ellen Sussman (Women’s Fiction)
Dandelion Summer – Lisa Wingate (Women’s Fiction)
Heat Wave – Donna Hill, Nioba Bryant, Zuri Day
By Invitation Only – Lori Wilde, Wendy Etherington, Jillian Burns
YA/Teen
Sometimes it Happens – Lauren Barnholdt
Sirensong – Jenna Black (Paranormal)
Doing My Own Thing – Nikki Carter
Texas Gothic – Rosemary Clement-Moore (Paranormal)
The Other Countess – Eve Edwards (Historical)
Dreams of Significant Girls – Christina Garcia
Torn – Erica O’Rourke (Paranormal)
Lost Voices – Sarah Porter (Paranormal)
Forever – Maggie Stiefvater (Paranormal)
Small Town Sinners – Melissa Walker
A Need So Beautiful – Suzanne Young (Paranormal) *
Romantic Suspense
Hush – Nancy Bush
By Order of the Prince – Carla Cassidy
Rustled – B.J. Daniels
Soldier’s Last Stand – Cindy Dees
Bayou Bodyguard – Jana DeLeon
Private Justice – Marie Ferrarella
Savor the Danger – Lori Foster
Sizzle and Burn – Alexis Grant
Skin Dive – Ava Gray
Her Stolen Son – Rita Herron
Darkness at Dawn – Elizabeth Jennings
Just a Cowboy – Rachel Lee
Cover Me – Catherine Mann
Deadly Silence – Lindsay McKenna *
Inside – Brenda Novak
Cold Touch – Leslie Parrish
Deal Breaker – Patricia Rosemoor
Sworn to Protect – Kimberly Van Meter
Cowboy Fever – Joanna Wayne
Paranormal
Deeper Than Midnight – Lara Adrian
Overbite – Meg Cabot
Dark Awakening – Kendra Leigh Castle
Mystical Warrior – Janet Chapman
Lure of the Wicked – Karina Cooper
In the Heat of the Bite – Lydia Dare (Historical)
Undead and Undermined – MaryJanice Davidson
Never Cry Wolf – Cynthia Eden
Heart of Evil – Heather Graham
Nightwalker – Connie Hall
Crave the Moon – Lori Handeland
Changeling Dream – Dani Harper
What a Goddess Wants – Stephanie Julian
Embraced by Blood – Laurie London *
Spirit of Seduction – Olivia Quincy
Touch if You Dare – Stephanie Rowe
Vacation with a Vampire…and Other Immortals – Maggie Shayne & Maureen Child
Urban Fantasy
Kindling the Moon – Jenn Bennett
Burn the Night – Jocelyn Drake
Night Veil – Yasmine Galenorn
Deceived by the Others – Jess Haines
Hammered – Kevin Hearne
Blood Secrets – Jeannie Holmes
Green-Eyed Envy – Kasey Mackenzie
Black Heart Loa – Adrian Phoenix
Honeyed Words – J.A. Pitts
Grave Dance – Kalayna Price
Viper Moon – Lee Roland
Bloodlust – Michelle Rowen
My Life as a White Trash Zombie – Diana Rowland
Kitty’s Big Trouble – Carrie Vaughn
Naked City – Multi-author anthology
Erotica/Erotic Romance
Taken by Fire – Sydney Croft (Paranormal)
The Surrender of Lady Jane – Marissa Day (Historical, Paranormal)
Wolf Tales 12 – Kate Douglas (Paranormal)
Collide – Megan Hart *
Vampire Instinct – Joey W. Hill (Paranormal)
Dangerous Pleasure – Lora Leigh
Heat Waves – Susan Lyons
So Sensitive – Anne Rainey (Suspense)
* Released June 21st
I've only read Catherine Mann's "Cover Me" which I loved and am looking forward to the next book in the series. I'm really looking forward to the new releases by Elizabeth Jennings, Meredith Duran, Leslie Parrish and Loretta Chase.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading Black Ties and Lullabies, by Jane Graves & am looking forward to the new Mary Balogh
ReplyDeleteSo many fantastic books and I still haven't caught up with my TBR pile LOL
ReplyDeleteThere are lots that I am looking forward to reading Christina Brooke's is one
Have Fun
Helen
Gads! So many new books. I've not even managed to purchase my TBB list from LAST month! Guess I'll be adding to the list again :)
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for compiling this list for us every month, Andrea! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree that the Lorraine Heath book sounds great. I know, quelle suprise right? lol. But I went on such a binge at the RWA Literacy signing that I think I'm going to be busy tackling the books I bought on Tues. for quite a while! But since it's for charity, I don't have to feel guilty, hee.
Unfortunately, I haven't read any of the latest releases.
ReplyDeleteI do want Jane Feather's next as I'm reading Rushed To the Altar. Also Meredith Duran's next as I'm reading Wicked Becomes you next. Then Christie Ridgeway's Can't Hurry Love as I have the first two in this series.
I always buy Lorraine Heath's books and Lori Fosters (Savor the Danger). I'm anxious to read Christina Brooke's Heiress In Love.
I'll read Linda Lael Miller's new Creed series.
There were several more that I will buy eventually Catherine Mann, Merline Lovelace, Give Me the Texas Outlaws anthology...
Love your reviews! THANKS!
eeek it's July & I don't have June books all read yet! oh well, that's what the TBR pile is all about isn't it? :) on my radar for this month:
ReplyDeleteSilk is for Seduction – Loretta Chase
A Wedding Wager – Jane Feather
Loved by a Warrior – Donna Fletcher
The Devilish Montague – Patricia Rice
The Angel in My Arms – Stefanie Sloane
these are the ones I've already received or or already "on the way" others may yet get added to the list :)
I’m glad I have a July birthday. Gift cards will make it easier to buy all the books on my list. :)
ReplyDeleteI’ve already read and enjoyed four (fewer than usual because I’m on deadline):
Silk is for Seduction – Loretta Chase
Waking Up with the Duke – Lorraine Heath
Dangerous Lord, Innocent Governess – Christine Merrill
Heartbreak Creek – Kaki Warner
And I’m currently reading A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran.
Another 16 are on my TBR or TBB lists, and there are some others I’ll probably check out as time and book budget allow. I’m particularly excited about The Secret Mistress by Mary Balogh, The Devilish Montague by Patricia Rice, Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves, Sunset Bridge by Emilie Richards, Can’t Hurry Love by Christie Ridgway, and One Summer by JoAnn Ross because they are by authors whose books I usually love and parts of series in which I’m already invested.
I’m also looking forward to these:
Heiress in Love – Christina Brooke
The Summer Garden – Paullina Simons
The Angel in My Arms – Stefanie Sloane
Shameless – Anne Stuart
Baby, Come Home – Stephanie Bond
Burning Down the Spouse – Dakota Cassidy
The Creed Legacy – Linda Lael Miller
Just Let Go… – Kathleen O’Reilly
Dandelion Summer – Lisa Wingate
Inside – Brenda Novak
My dream vacation right now is a cool spot with mountains in the background, an unlimited supply of iced tea with lemon, and long, lazy hours of uninterrupted reading.
Lori Foster Savor the Danger
ReplyDeleteThis has been a great series
Thank you for this great list! so many awesome books being released.
ReplyDeleteI had to copy-paste all the titles in a separate document because there are so many books I'm looking forward to:
ReplyDeleteHeiress in Love – Christina Brooke
Silk is for Seduction – Loretta Chase
How to Seduce a Scoundrel – Vicky Dreiling
A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal – Meredith Duran
Waking Up with the Duke – Lorraine Heath (I wouldn't mind waking up with this duke haha)
The Angel in My Arms – Stefanie Sloane
This Perfect Kiss – Melody Thomas
Black Ties and Lullabies – Jane Graves
Can’t Hurry Love – Christie Ridgway
Deeper Than Midnight – Lara Adrian
I haven't read any romantic suspense books, but I'm thinking of trying some this summer.
I have to many wonderful books to read, it's finding enough time to read them that is the problem. Everything from the past few months releases to older must-read. The list for the Summer include:
ReplyDeleteThis Perfect Kiss - Melody Thomas
Waking Up With the Duke - Lorraine Heath
Summer Garden - Paullina Simons (Already read the first two in the trilogy and adored them.)
Silk is for Seduction – Loretta Chase
Hi, Jane! Yes, the Meredith Duran book looks really good. I have one of her books in my TBR pile, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I hear she's a terrific writer!
ReplyDeleteJo's Daughter, I will be picking up Black Ties and Lullabies on my next trip to the bookstore...which will be soon! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Helen, I feel you! Just when I start to put a dent in my TBR pile, I buy a bunch more books! LOL! One of these days, I might be able to catch up. *g*
ReplyDeleteJennifer, if you don't watch out, that list will grow by leaps and bounds! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHey, Lisa! The reason I want to read Lorraine Heath's book (besides the fact that I love her books) is because the plot is very intriguing and I'm dying to see how Ms. Heath handles it and how it all transpires!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, buying books for charity = guilt free! :)
Thanks, Laurie G! Wicked Becomes You is the Meredith Duran book I have in my TBR pile. You'll have to let me know how you like it!
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad, gamistress66. I'm still behind from last YEAR. Honestly, it's a blessing and a curse to be an avid reader. It's a blessing to have so many books, but a curse to be so behind in reading them!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Janga! I love gift cards, too, and still have plenty left from last month. :) And I hear you on the dream vacation! It has been WAY too hot in Georgia lately...and it's only the beginning of summer...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, runner10! I've not read Lori Foster yet, but her latest sounds good!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, ChrisS! And I totally agree. *g*
ReplyDeleteAntonia said: Waking Up with the Duke – Lorraine Heath (I wouldn't mind waking up with this duke haha)
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!! Oh, so true, Antonia!
Na said: ...it's finding enough time to read them that is the problem.
ReplyDeleteYes, Na! You know, every summer I say to myself that I will make more time to read and I never do. I seem to read so much less during the summer as there are so many things to do with my kids while they're out of school. :)
I haven't read any yet, but I'm looking forward to Mary Balogh and Meredith Duran's books. I read Vicky Dreiling's first one and it was pretty good, so I will probably try her second novel, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! So many wonderful books to add to my list which grows by leaps and bounds daily
ReplyDeleteI'm reading Meredith Duran's latest right now. She's a brilliant author---her debut Duke of Shadows remains one of my fave books.
I've read Collide by Megan Hart and enjoyed it. I loved the ending. I'm looking forward to Savor the Danger, Cover Me, Taken by Fire and the Creed Legacy.
ReplyDeleteI've read "A Gentleman Never Tells" by Amelia Gray which I really enjoyed and also read "Can't Hurry Love" by Christie Ridgway, which I also enjoyed. Have several others on the lists that I'm looking forward to also!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to the new Loretta Chase book! She's an auto-buy for me and I so want to read that book right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to a lot of the titles on this list. At the top is Chase's Silk is for Seduction.
ReplyDeletePenfield, I thought Vicky's debut was cute and will also probably pick this one up, too. Being part of a series will do that!
ReplyDeleteOh, Gannon, I can't wait to read your review for Meredith's book!
ReplyDeleteStacie, Megan Hart is another author I've heard good things about but have never read. I may have to change that!
ReplyDeleteMaria, did you like the Christie Ridgway book? This series looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteClaudiaGC, I'm ashamed to admit that Loretta Chase is another author I've yet to read! Her books appear on so many people's all-time favorites list. One of these days... ;-)
ReplyDeleteLSUReader said: At the top is Chase's Silk is for Seduction.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I guess I really need to read her books!!!
What a month!
ReplyDeleteSo far:
Bought:
- "Mystical Warrior" by Janet Chapman
Pre-ordered:
- "Lord of Shadows" by Alix Rickloff
- "Vampire Instinct' by Joey W. Hill
Look forward to:
- "Tamed by a Highlander" by Paula Quinn
- "Give Me a Texas Outlaw" by Jodi Thomas, Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, DeWanna Pace
- "Crave the Moon" by Lori Handeland
There are others, of course, but I'm starting with these.
That's a great start, Sheree!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a chance to read any of the new releases yet, but the ones I'm looking forward to reading are:
ReplyDeleteThe Devilish Montague – Patricia Rice
Lord of Shadows – Alix Rickloff (Paranormal)Deeper Than Midnight – Lara Adrian
Crave the Moon – Lori Handeland
Touch if You Dare – Stephanie Rowe
Hammered – Kevin Hearne
Kitty’s Big Trouble – Carrie Vaughn
I haven't read any of these books. I am still trying to read some from the last 12 lists you put out. I am interested in most of the historicals, and a few from each of the other categories. Janet Chapman's MYSTICAL WARRIOR is a definite on my list. I have the other books in this series and will have them all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great lineup! There are several there I have added to my list. Didn't know they were coming or recognized the author and want to read more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Tami
Great list, Barbara E! I hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeletelibrarypat said: I haven't read any of these books. I am still trying to read some from the last 12 lists you put out.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad, librarypat. I am SO behind, too, but at least we have great books to look forward to! :)
I'm glad I was able to help you add some more, Tami!!
ReplyDeleteJane, thanks so much for picking up a copy of my book COVER ME! Am tickled pink to hear you enjoyed it and it hooked you in for the next book in the series. :)
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