April is set to be a fantastic month for book releases. Already this year we have seen so many 5 star books, and that doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. I have hand picked 10 books that I am anticipating the most this month. A couple have already been released, but others I am waiting for impatiently. (I'm not the best when waiting for things I really, really want). Lets have a look at Samantha's picks for April 2018 in no particular order!
THE END ZONE by LJ Shen
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FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
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Blurb
Jolie Louis is a smart girl. She knows that her best friend, Sage Poirier, is a bad idea. He’s a walking, talking cliché. The Adonis quarterback with the bulging biceps and harem of fangirls trailing behind him on campus like a stench you can’t get rid of.
Sadly, that’s also the reason she can’t stay away from him. Well, that and the fact that they’re roommates. Jolie is already straddling the line between friendship and more when Sage comes to her with an offer she cannot refuse: be his fake girlfriend and live for free for the rest of the semester.
She tells herself that she can handle it. He’s just the boy she saved ten years ago, right? Wrong. So very wrong. He is a man now, and she is his captive Heart, body, and soul.
My Thoughts
What makes this one of my most anticipated this month is......
One.. It's LJ Shen! She is a writing wizard! I have loved pretty much all the stories that Leigh has created. I love to dive into her mind through these stories.
Two, one word for you, Paperback! I love a good paperback for my shelf, and this one is no exception.
And finally, Three, This story is just so good, in my opinion. I read this one when it was part of the Team Player Anthology, so when I heard it was being released alone, I just knew I had to have it.
If you have enjoyed Leigh's other releases, then I think you will definitely love this novella sports romance too!
THE HARDEST FALL by Ella Maise
Due for release - April 18th
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Blurb
The first time you meet someone, you make eye contact. You smile, say hello. Should be simple, if you’re anyone but me. The first time I met Dylan Reed, I found myself making eye contact with a different part of his body. You see, I’m very good at being shy, not to mention extremely well-versed in rambling nonsense and, unfortunately, rather highly skilled at making a fool of myself in front of a guy I’m attracted to.
At the time, I knew nothing about him and thought none of what I said would matter since I’d never speak to him again. Turns out, I was very wrong. He was the star wide receiver of the football team, one of the few players expected to make it into the NFL, and I ended up seeing him all over campus.
I might have also propositioned him, run away from him, attacked him with a cooking utensil…and…uh, maybe I shouldn’t tell you all of it. It’s pretty normal stuff, things you’d expect…from me. Eventually, the time came when I couldn’t hide anymore—not that he’d have let me even if I tried.
Before now, he never knew I was secretly watching him. Now that we see each other every day, he knows when I have a hard time looking away. It doesn’t help that I’m not the most subtle person in the world either.
He smiles at me and tells me he finds me fascinating because of my quirks. I can’t even tell him that I think my heart beats differently whenever he’s around.
He thinks we’re going to be best friends. I think I have a big thing for him, and the more I get to know him, the more I don’t care that I’m not allowed to be his friend, let alone fall for him.
The thing is, that’s exactly what I’m doing—what we’re doing, I think.
Falling.
Hard.
My Thoughts
I read the blurb for this book in an email I received. I loved the sound of it. I knew it was going to be a good story. I just finished reading an advanced copy of this today, and let me tell you, it was such a good story. It is a slow burning romance but funny as anything, and completely sweet! The characters are amazing and I just know that it is going to be a hit! Not long to go now until the release!
CLIPPED WINGS by Betty Sheffler
Due for release - April 27th
ADD it to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2FOdegb
Blurb
They call me the Devil’s assassin. It’s true. I have blood on my hands.
As the VP of the Serpents, my life is driven by loyalty, honor, brotherhood.
Until I see her.
Too young, too innocent. Mine to claim.
What I am, what I do, can never reach her. My dark secrets are scars I bear alone.
I’m torn between my duties and the woman I’ll die to protect.
Until...they try to take what’s mine.
My Thoughts
Motorcycle club romances are just so great! There is something about a motorbike riding bad boy who would do anything to protect the one he loves! Swoon alert! What makes these great as well is the little bit of action that comes along with it. I haven't read this one yet, but I know it's going to be a good read. Early reviews are coming in at a 5 star rating as well! This is on my April TBR!
SERGIO by Natasha Knight
Due for release - April 23rd
GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39090197-sergio
PRE-ORDER LINKS
B&N: http://bit.ly/2GQCaSo
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2GQru67
iBooks: https://apple.co/2puBmdH
Blurb
I’m the first-born son of the mafia king. The favorite. Destined to rule, I’m a dangerous man, a ruthless one. But in my world, you have to be.
Then Natalie stumbles into my life. Wrong place. Wrong time.
Twice, fate put her in my path.
Twice, fate placed the innocent lamb at the mercy of the monster.
I gave her a chance to walk away. Told her it would be better for her if she did.
But she didn’t listen.
And now it’s too late.
Because I’m not good. I never wanted to be. And I won’t let her go anymore. See, I’m not the hero. When I touch her, it’s with dirty hands.
I know my reckoning is coming though. I know I’ll burn for the things I’ve done, the sins I’ve committed. And I don’t deny hell is where I belong, but I want my time first. I want my time with her.
She’s mine.
Forever.
No matter what.
My Thoughts
Mafia romance!! Again, just like MC romances, I enjoy the whole bad boy protecting what is his. This one sounds like it will be a little on the darker side, which is always good, I like to spice it up by reading darker romances to break up the light romances. Can't wait until I am able to read this book. I am really looking forward to it.
REBEL HEIR by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward
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Google Play ➜ http://smarturl.it/pe0ir3
Amazon paperback ➜ http://smarturl.it/kinhxc
Add it to Goodreads here: ➜ http://smarturl.it/6v4qox
Rebel Heart Pre-order links ➜ http://www.booksneakpeek.com/therushduet.html
Blurb
How to kick off a great summer in the Hamptons:
Snag a gorgeous rental on the beach. Check.
Get a job at a trendy summer haunt. Check.
How to screw up a great summer in the Hamptons:
Fall for the one guy with a dark leather jacket, scruff on his face, and intense eyes that doesn’t fit in with the rest of the tony looking crowd. A guy you can’t have when you’ll be leaving at the end of the season.
Check. Check. Check.
I should add—especially when the guy is your sexy, tattooed God of a boss.
Especially when he not only owns your place of employment but inherited half of the town.
Especially when he’s mean to you.
Or so I thought.
Until one night when he demanded I get in his car so he could drive me home because he didn’t want me walking in the dark.
That was sort of how it all started with Rush.
And then little by little, some of the walls of this hardass man started to come down.
I never expected that the two of us, seemingly opposites from the outside, would grow so close.
I wasn't supposed to fall for the rebel heir, especially when he made it clear he didn’t want to cross the line with me.
As the temperature turned cooler, the nights became hotter. My summer became a lot more interesting—and complicated.
All good things must come to an end, right?
Except our ending was one I didn’t see coming.
My Thoughts
I really like the sound of this story, it is high up on my TBR. I read the excerpt I posted last week and it just fueled my need to read this book. However, it is a duet, it ends on a cliffhanger. I am not one to read cliffhangers, and the next part is due for release on May 22nd. So I am going to impatiently wait until that date and read them both together, that way I am not sweating it out for a month to know what might happen!
SINISTER LOVE by T.L Smith
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Blurb
He was a drug I couldn’t kick. I’d overdosed on him before.
It didn’t turn out well.
I was stupid enough to let him crack my heart, in hopes we would fall off the same cliff together.
No matter how much my idiotic heart wanted to love him, my head knew better.
He didn’t choose me.
He chose her.
That’s where the problem started.
Maybe that’s how it should end.
My Thoughts
I have just started the arc for this book! I have been waiting what feels like forever to read the second part of this duet. I am so glad that it is finally here!! I am already captivated by the dark world that T.L has weaved for me. The first book was a crazy ride, so I expect the second part to be even crazier! This is one book not to be missed this month.
I DARE YOU by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/IDareYouHookUp
BLURB
Bad Ass Athlete: I dare you to…
Delaney Shaw: Who is this?
The late night text is random, but "Bad Ass Athlete" sure seems to know who she is…
Delaney Shaw.
Good girl.
Lover of fluffy kitties and Star Wars.
Curious.
His dare? Spend one night in his bed—a night he promises will be unforgettable—and she can solve the mystery of who he is.
She knows she shouldn't, but what else is she going to do with her boring Valentine's Day?
One sexy hook-up later, her mind is blown and the secret's out.
Maverick Monroe.
Bad boy.
The most talented college football player in the country.
Just ask him.
Too bad for him Delaney's sworn off dating athletes forever after her last heartbreak.
But Maverick wants more than one night and refuses to give up on winning Delaney’s heart. She isn’t one to be fazed by a set of broad shoulders.
After the semester ends, will the bad boy land the nerd girl or will the secrets they keep from each other separate them forever?
My Thoughts
Hot cover? Check! Great sounding blurb? Check! An amazing author? Double check! I really can't wait to read this book. It sounds sooooo good! I don't like sports in real life but I can't seem to get enough of sports romances! I know, how weird am I? But this book is pretty high on my anticipation list! Bring it on!
THE BABY MISSION by Vivian Wood
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Blurb
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Vivian Wood comes a story that is about lust, longing, and the beginnings of love...
He wants into my pants.
And I want a baby...
I want a baby, and I want it bad. But there’s no Mr. Right in sight and I’m tired of waiting around for someone to rock my boat. So I decide that I’m going to have a baby on my own.
Then I meet Jett at a party. Tall, dark, and handsome, he is just my type. He lures me in from the very first time our eyes meet. When the playboy makes it clear that he’s only interested in my body, I don’t take offense in the least.
Blushing, I ask him to be my sperm donor, the old-fashioned way. And he says yes… as long as I agree to his terms.
That means skin-on-skin, lips crushed to lips, him satisfying me until I shout his name to the rooftops. And he’s so f*cking good, I can’t stand it.
Everything is fine, as long as I stick to the rules. No holding hands, no making plans. Simple as that.
There aren’t any feelings involved... until there are.
Rules are made to be broken right?
But so are hearts, and that’s what I’m afraid of.
My Thoughts
I love a good book with babies! And reading this blurb, I can already feel all the tension between the characters. Oh they are going to fall, and fall hard! And I can't wait to have the front row seat to that. Plus, that cover!! I absolutely love Jonny James and I love this cover with him! Add this to your tbr!
BAD INTENTIONS by Charleigh Rose
Due for release - April 30th
Add to Goodreads - http://bit.ly/2qo6mgT
Blurb
Lo
Moving to River’s Edge was supposed to be a fresh start.
Away from chaos.
Away from bad influences and worse relationships.
All I wanted was to give my little brother more of a chance than I ever had.
It should’ve been simple.
I didn’t count on my transgressions following me.
And I definitely didn’t count on meeting Dare.
Tall, tortured, and tattooed.
A Lost Boy through and through.
Falling for someone like him was asking for heartache.
But I was a sucker for punishment.
Dare
I had a routine.
Eat, work, sleep, repeat, only ever doing the bare minimum to keep up appearances.
I kept my circle small and my guard high.
I spent years making sure I didn’t repeat the mistakes of my past, forming an impenetrable layer of ice around my heart.
Then Logan showed up in my town, in my tattoo shop, testing my patience along with my self-control.
She was fire and I was ice.
I should’ve stayed away.
But I had been cold for far too long.
My Thoughts
This is very much one of the most anticipated books for me this year alone! Not just this month. This book is the second in the Bad Love series by Charleigh, and I am so ready to meet Dare and Lo! Charleigh is right up there on the shelf I have labeled "Most Favourite Authors". She is up there with the likes of LJ Shen, Jo Raven and many more. I just love her work! Not long until this will be finally released and I can have my Dare fix! Ahhhh tattooist, covered in tattoo's, bad boy.. Sounds like a hot read to me!!
MANIC MONDAY by Piper Rayne
Due for release - April 26th
Pre-order now
iBooks ~ https://apple.co/2IMI9bA
B & N ~ http://bit.ly/2G4Bibu
Kobo ~ http://bit.ly/2G0yDzH
Goodreads ~ http://bit.ly/2oIXwII
Blurb
The perfect man for me is a charming, sexy, hot as hell lawyer who knows how to negotiate his way into my panties.
#Pfftwhatever
Been there.
Done that.
Burned the T-shirt.
I didn't swear off all men after my divorce, but I sure as hell swore off anyone remotely like my ex. On the top of that list? Attorneys. Everyone knows they can't be trusted.
Now that I've moved back into my childhood home in Chicago, my focus is my daughter, my mom and me. I haven't given up on finding my happily-ever-after, it's just on hold-indefinitely. Yup, life is in a real upswing.
Then I see Reed Warner again, and I'm reminded of all my mistakes. I push him away, but somehow he weasels his way into every part of my life, not willing to take no for an answer.
In spite of my better judgment I can't stop thinking about the way his designer suits fit his muscular frame, or the way his blue eyes seem to eat me up with every glance.
You know when you're on a diet and even hummus seems irresistible? Reed is like the equivalent of chocolate éclair and my willpower is fading fast.
The problem? Not only is he a lawyer…
He was the best man at my wedding.
My Thoughts
This book is the first book in Piper's Charity Case series. I love the sound of the blurb. A divorced women not looking to fall in love ends up liking the one person she shouldn't. How full of drama does that sound? And I do love me some drama! What makes it even better is that he was the best man at her wedding! That screams serious drama to me and I can not wait!!!
Blurb
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Vivian Wood comes a story that is about lust, longing, and the beginnings of love...
He wants into my pants.
And I want a baby...
I want a baby, and I want it bad. But there’s no Mr. Right in sight and I’m tired of waiting around for someone to rock my boat. So I decide that I’m going to have a baby on my own.
Then I meet Jett at a party. Tall, dark, and handsome, he is just my type. He lures me in from the very first time our eyes meet. When the playboy makes it clear that he’s only interested in my body, I don’t take offense in the least.
Blushing, I ask him to be my sperm donor, the old-fashioned way. And he says yes… as long as I agree to his terms.
That means skin-on-skin, lips crushed to lips, him satisfying me until I shout his name to the rooftops. And he’s so f*cking good, I can’t stand it.
Everything is fine, as long as I stick to the rules. No holding hands, no making plans. Simple as that.
There aren’t any feelings involved... until there are.
Rules are made to be broken right?
But so are hearts, and that’s what I’m afraid of.
My Thoughts
I love a good book with babies! And reading this blurb, I can already feel all the tension between the characters. Oh they are going to fall, and fall hard! And I can't wait to have the front row seat to that. Plus, that cover!! I absolutely love Jonny James and I love this cover with him! Add this to your tbr!
BAD INTENTIONS by Charleigh Rose
Due for release - April 30th
Add to Goodreads - http://bit.ly/2qo6mgT
Blurb
Lo
Moving to River’s Edge was supposed to be a fresh start.
Away from chaos.
Away from bad influences and worse relationships.
All I wanted was to give my little brother more of a chance than I ever had.
It should’ve been simple.
I didn’t count on my transgressions following me.
And I definitely didn’t count on meeting Dare.
Tall, tortured, and tattooed.
A Lost Boy through and through.
Falling for someone like him was asking for heartache.
But I was a sucker for punishment.
Dare
I had a routine.
Eat, work, sleep, repeat, only ever doing the bare minimum to keep up appearances.
I kept my circle small and my guard high.
I spent years making sure I didn’t repeat the mistakes of my past, forming an impenetrable layer of ice around my heart.
Then Logan showed up in my town, in my tattoo shop, testing my patience along with my self-control.
She was fire and I was ice.
I should’ve stayed away.
But I had been cold for far too long.
My Thoughts
This is very much one of the most anticipated books for me this year alone! Not just this month. This book is the second in the Bad Love series by Charleigh, and I am so ready to meet Dare and Lo! Charleigh is right up there on the shelf I have labeled "Most Favourite Authors". She is up there with the likes of LJ Shen, Jo Raven and many more. I just love her work! Not long until this will be finally released and I can have my Dare fix! Ahhhh tattooist, covered in tattoo's, bad boy.. Sounds like a hot read to me!!
MANIC MONDAY by Piper Rayne
Due for release - April 26th
Pre-order now
iBooks ~ https://apple.co/2IMI9bA
B & N ~ http://bit.ly/2G4Bibu
Kobo ~ http://bit.ly/2G0yDzH
Goodreads ~ http://bit.ly/2oIXwII
Blurb
The perfect man for me is a charming, sexy, hot as hell lawyer who knows how to negotiate his way into my panties.
#Pfftwhatever
Been there.
Done that.
Burned the T-shirt.
I didn't swear off all men after my divorce, but I sure as hell swore off anyone remotely like my ex. On the top of that list? Attorneys. Everyone knows they can't be trusted.
Now that I've moved back into my childhood home in Chicago, my focus is my daughter, my mom and me. I haven't given up on finding my happily-ever-after, it's just on hold-indefinitely. Yup, life is in a real upswing.
Then I see Reed Warner again, and I'm reminded of all my mistakes. I push him away, but somehow he weasels his way into every part of my life, not willing to take no for an answer.
In spite of my better judgment I can't stop thinking about the way his designer suits fit his muscular frame, or the way his blue eyes seem to eat me up with every glance.
You know when you're on a diet and even hummus seems irresistible? Reed is like the equivalent of chocolate éclair and my willpower is fading fast.
The problem? Not only is he a lawyer…
He was the best man at my wedding.
My Thoughts
This book is the first book in Piper's Charity Case series. I love the sound of the blurb. A divorced women not looking to fall in love ends up liking the one person she shouldn't. How full of drama does that sound? And I do love me some drama! What makes it even better is that he was the best man at her wedding! That screams serious drama to me and I can not wait!!!
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So there you have my top picks for this month! Let me know what your top picks are. Also make sure you add these babies to your TBR and look out for my review on each one! Look out for my May most anticipated titles as well! Happy reading!
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