1. Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson returns in the seventh novel in the #1 New
York Times bestselling series.
Mercy Thompson’s life has undergone a seismic change.
Becoming the mate of Adam Hauptman—the charismatic Alpha of the local werewolf
pack—has made her a stepmother to his daughter Jesse, a relationship that
brings moments of blissful normalcy to Mercy’s life. But on the edges of
humanity, what passes for a minor mishap on an ordinary day can turn into so
much more…
After an accident in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercy and
Jesse can’t reach Adam—or anyone else in the pack for that matter. They’ve all
been abducted.
Through their mating bond, all Mercy knows is that Adam is
angry and in pain. With the werewolves fighting a political battle to gain
acceptance from the public, Mercy fears Adam’s disappearance may be related—and
that he and the pack are in serious danger. Outclassed and on her own, Mercy
may be forced to seek assistance from any ally she can get, no matter how
unlikely.
2. Into the Spotlight by Heather Long
Fifty years ago, Jeannie Williams made her way to Las Vegas
seeking fame and fortune. Instead, she lost her soul and wound up performing nightly
shows at the Arcana Royale. Every day, she straps on her feathers, her glitter,
her stilettos, and she dances. Every day, it’s the same.
Until the day he walks in.
For six centuries, Malcolm Reynolds has been the go-to guy
for anything his family needs: warrior, diplomat, wrangler, researcher, and now
an attorney. He enters the Arcana Royale Casino, intent on negotiating the
release of his cousin’s bad debt, but one look at the golden-skinned showgirl
ignites a fire of need that he’s never experienced. When the fantasy come true
sits at his table, words he never expected to hear come out of her lush mouth:
“I need your help.”
Now he’s in for the toughest battle of his life, because the
Overseers own both his cousin’s debt and her soul. And he’s not planning on
leaving the Royale without either one.
This book has been previously published and has been revised
and expanded from its original release.
Warning: Contains high-stakes games, sexy showgirls, and a
powerful showdown between a vampire that can’t lose and the House that never
does. Spells, slots, sirens and sex, oh my!
3. The Heart of a Hero by Janet Chapman
New York Times bestselling author Janet Chapman welcomes her
fans back to Spellbound Falls, where no one is immune to the magical powers of
love...
Originally from the ancient mythical island of Atlantis,
Nicholas has spent the last year deep in the mountains of Maine, serving as
Director of Security for the Nova Mare and Inglenook resorts. Fully embracing
his life in the twenty-first century, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to a
trouble-prone employee, and is determined to keep her safe.
The last thing Julia Campbell needs is a man with a hero
complex, especially one as handsome and imposing as Nicholas. All she has to do
is keep it together until her younger sister turns eighteen, and then she can
focus on her own life. But strange things have been happening at the resort—and
it’s Nicholas who keeps coming to her rescue. When Nicholas is suddenly the one
in trouble, Julia realizes he’s not quite what he seems—and that she’ll do
anything to help the man who’s stolen her heart...
4. Lonely is the Night by Stephanie Tyler
This novella is the conclusion to the Shadow Force series.
A thrilling novella of betrayal and redemption from national
bestselling author Stephanie Tyler.
Recently retired Delta Force Operator Reid Cormier utilizes
his special skills by working black ops jobs all around the world with his
former teammates and their wives. Reid’s career keeps him busy, but he can’t
get his last job—or the woman involved—out of his head.
US Marshall Grier Vanderhall faked her own death without
telling Reid of the plan first, and he couldn’t forgive her duplicity. But when
Reid learns that Grier has been kidnapped by a dangerous ring of criminals, he
drops everything and heads to New Orleans to rescue her. And while Reid knows
that his skills make him the best option to get Grier back, he’s not sure if
this mission will give them another chance—or get them both killed.
5. High Risk by Vivian Arend
LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of
Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes
wherever the job takes them…
Rebecca James was once revered for her devil-may-care
attitude and backcountry survival skills. But ever since she lost her partner
in a fatal accident, patches of her memory have been missing. And until she can
recall those final, tragic moments before the accident, she can’t move on.
Since Marcus Landers was permanently injured during a
mission, all his energies have been focused on his Lifeline team. When
Becki—whom he had an intense affair with seven years ago—arrives in Banff, he’s
inspired to reignite the spark they once had. Their mutual ardor slowly awakens
Becki’s dormant, haunting memories.
New truths surface until Becki must at last confront her
greatest fear. Remembering the past might mean a future without the man she
loves…
I'm totally reading Frost Burned first, normally I dive into Heather's books but since I know she's super excited about the new Mercy Thompson book, she'll forgive me. So this is pretty much my reading order. I'll have a review for these books up as quickly as I can. I'm also considering a giveaway party since I'm turning 25, I'm thinking something in August, around my mom's birthday since she's a big part of the reason I read, and it gives me time to get some kick ass prizes lined up.
So, what are you looking forward to reading this next week, what will be your release day read?
