Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews
Mercenary Kate Daniels must risk all to protect everything she holds dear in this epic, can’t-miss entry in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series.
Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care of paranormal problems in post-Shift Atlanta. She’s made friends and enemies. She’s found love and started a family with Curran Lennart, the former Beast Lord. But her magic is too strong for the power players of the world to let her be.
Kate and her father, Roland, currently have an uneasy truce, but when he starts testing her defenses again, she knows that sooner or later, a confrontation is inevitable. The Witch Oracle has begun seeing visions of blood, fire, and human bones. And when a mysterious box is delivered to Kate’s doorstep, a threat of war from the ancient enemy who nearly destroyed her family, she knows their time is up.
Kate Daniels sees no other choice but to combine forces with the unlikeliest of allies. She knows betrayal is inevitable. She knows she may not survive the coming battle. But she has to try.
For her child.
For Atlanta.
For the world.
Tortured and left for dead at sixteen, Evelyn Talbot turned her personal nightmare into her life’s work—studying the disturbing psychopathy of some of the world’s most vicious serial killers. Now a leading psychiatrist at Hanover House in a small Alaskan town, she tries to believe the past will never come back to haunt her—until a woman goes missing from a cabin nearby, and every clue points to the man who once brutalized her…
As her boyfriend, who is the area’s only police, begins to investigate—and finds not one but two bodies—Evelyn can’t forget that her would-be killer, Jasper Moore, was never caught. But there are no new faces in tiny Hilltop, no one who seems suspicious or potentially violent. In this twisted game of cat and mouse, Evelyn is certain of only one thing—Jasper must be hiding in plain sight. And if she can’t find him before he comes for her, she won’t be lucky enough to survive twice…
Under Control by Shannon Stacey
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When faced with the opportunity to change shifts while staying in the same house, veteran firefighter Derek Gilman jumps at the chance. His new schedule means not working Saturdays, which means more time to spend with his two kids. His divorce may have been amicable, but being a firefighter and a single dad is a lot to juggle. And when fate brings a gorgeous, wealthy woman into his life, he’s pretty sure he can’t handle more than he already is.
Olivia McGovern loves plans. She planned to start her own business and planned its growth. It’s earning her seven figures now, but her personal life simply doesn’t exist. Getting trapped in a broken elevator figures in exactly nowhere, and freaking out in front of a sexy firefighter definitely isn’t on the agenda. Especially not one with two kids and an ex.
What would have been a random incident with an attractive stranger becomes something more when a charity event brings them back together. They’re from different sides of the tracks, literally—with friends, family and careers to consider. But as Derek and Olivia are discovering, chemistry doesn’t allow for plans, and love doesn’t bother with logistics.
Through the Fire by Katie Ruggle
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He’s tall.
He’s dark.
He’s brutally handsome…
And he may be her only hope.Kit Jernigan despairs of ever fitting in with her new tight-knit K9 unit—they’ve been through too much to welcome a stranger. So when a killer strikes, it’s a fight to convince her fellow officers to trust her long enough to catch the woman she knows is responsible.
She can’t do it on her own. What she needs most is a partner: local fire spotter Wesley March.
Wes knows in his heart that Kit is right, and he’s willing to leave his lonely tower to help her prove it. But the more time they spend together, the hotter the fire smolders…and the more danger they’re in. A member of the K9 unit’s inner circle is determined to have her revenge—no matter who gets burned in the process.
This time, it’s personal.
Hidden Pieces is one I am excited about. Thanks for sharing these!
I do need to read more of Paula Stokes.
OBVIOUSLY I'm here for the Ilona Andrews. Thought I'd also like to give Kate Ruggle a try at some point.
Thanks for sharing!
I loved the Ilona Andrews but do want to pick up the the Ruggle book at some point.
I'm seeing Magic Triumphs everywhere so I know it's gonna be a popular book this week. I would also like to try Ruggle soon.
I have enjoyed the earlier books in the Ruggle series so I do want to get my hands on this one as well.
Yay Kate Daniels! Loved it!
Such a great book!
Stop with all these must read books! I can't keep up. I can't wait to read Katie Ruggle's book. And Ilona Andrews …
Those two top my list!
He's tall.
He's dark.
He's brutally handsome…
And he may be her only hope.
They left out – And, most importantly, he has an adorable dog!!
Exactly!
Great bunch of new releases. Oddly, I have all 4 on audio for review. Anne – Books of My Heart
It sounds like you have the same books on your radar as I do 🙂
That Brenda Novak book looks a lot different from her norm. Hmmm. I really enjoyed Hidden Pieces. Paula Stokes is way underrated.
The Novak book isn't your average romance. I have only read one Stokes book so I do want to read more at some point.
oh yes Magic Triumphs is FANTASTIC!! Its so fun seeing them handle parenthood.
Yes! I had a great time watching them with Conlan!
I am already jonesing for more Andrews. I really enjoyed Through the Fire by Katie Ruggle. I need to try Stacy.
At least Andrews is good enough to read over and over 🙂 I do want to pick up the Ruggle book and am working on the Stacey on right now.
I'm excited about Face Off by Brenda Novak, that series is addicting.
I have had a good time with the Novak series.
The Novak is really intriguing and I really must read Katie Ruggle. It's getting ridiculous that I haven't!
I have read all of the earlier books in the Ruggle series so I am looking forward to this new installment. Novak's series is a lot of fun as well.
I didn't realize That's Not What Happened came out this week. I do really want to read that!
-Lauren
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I hope you get the chance to read that one soon, Lauren!
Love the font on the cover of Seafire. I didn't know Jacqueline Woodsen was releasing a new book D: I did like Brown Girl Dreaming by her. I do want to read Hidden pieces too as I really enjoyed Liars Inc. by Paula Stokes before.
It is hard to keep up with all of the new books some weeks!