Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
However you choose to celebrate this time of year, I hope you’re surrounded with joy and love. Since this blog gives me so much joy throughout the year, I thought I would end 2018 with a super awesome giveaway! Every day on the blog Facebook page I will be doing daily flash giveaways of my favorite things – everything from gift cards to Blu-Rays to other random items that I just cannot imagine living without this year. I will also be posting daily giveaways on the blog with signed paperback’s of my favorite books that I’ve read this year. So that’s two chances to win every day from now until Christmas!
Ohhhh boy…this next book was epic! I had been waiting for this book, dreaming about it – it was one of my most anticipated reads of 2018 and it did not disappoint in the slightest! Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid was fan-freaking-tabulosuly stupendously heart-stoppingly amazing. It stole my breath, gave me a reason to smile and was just all the things. All the feels. All the everything that is good and right with the world. It reaffirmed why Penny is one of my go-to, must read authors and Kat & Dan were everything I dreamed of and more.
There are three things you need to know about Kat Tanner (aka Kathleen Tyson. . . and yes, she is *that* Kathleen Tyson): 1) She’s determined to make good decisions, 2) She must get married ASAP, and 3) She knows how to knit.
Being a billionaire heiress isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it sucks. Determined to live a quiet life, Kat Tanner changed her identity years ago and eschewed her family’s legacy. But now, Kat’s silver spoon past has finally caught up with her, and so have her youthful mistakes. To avoid imminent disaster, she must marry immediately; it is essential that the person she chooses have no romantic feelings for her whatsoever and be completely trustworthy.
Fortunately, she knows exactly who to ask. Dan O’Malley checks all the boxes: single, romantically indifferent to her, completely trustworthy. Sure, she might have a wee little crush on Dan the Security Man, but with clear rules, expectations, and a legally binding contract, Kat is certain she can make it through this debacle with her sanity—and heart—all in one piece.
Except, what happens when Dan O’Malley isn’t as indifferent—or as trustworthy—as she thought?
Did you see Dan’s Love Note last Valentine’s Day?!?! *swooooooon* LOVE. HIM!!!!! Also, have you read the other books in the Knitting in the City Series??? YOU MUST!!! It’s one of my all time favorite series!
There are three things you need to know about Janie Morris: 1) She is incapable of engaging in a conversation without volunteering TMTI (Too Much Trivial Information), especially when she is unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her more than Quinn Sullivan, and 3) She doesn’t know how to knit.
After losing her boyfriend, apartment, and job in the same day, Janie Morris can’t help wondering what new torment fate has in store. To her utter mortification, Quinn Sullivan- aka Sir McHotpants- witnesses it all then keeps turning up like a pair of shoes you lust after but can’t afford. The last thing she expects is for Quinn- the focus of her slightly, albeit harmless, stalkerish tendencies- to make her an offer she can’t refuse.
There are three things you should know about Quinn Sullivan: 1) He is madly in love with Janie Morris, 2) He’s not above playing dirty to get what (or who) he wants, and 3) He doesn’t know how to knit.
After just five months of dating Janie, Quinn—former Wendell and unapologetic autocrat—is ready to propose marriage. In fact, he’s more than ready. If it were up to Quinn, he would efficiently propose, marry, and beget Janie with child all in the same day—thereby avoiding the drama and angst that accompanies the four stages of pre-matrimony: engagement, meeting the parents, bachelor/bachelorette party, and overblown, superfluous wedding day traditions. But Janie, much to Quinn’s dismay, tosses a wrench in his efficacious endeavors and challenges him to prove his devotion by going through the matrimonial motions, no matter how minute and mundane.
Will Quinn last until the wedding day? Or will he yield to his tyrant impulses?
Regardless, one thing is for certain, Quinn Sullivan will have to learn to expect the Spanish Inquisition (i.e. the unexpected) if he plans to have and keep Janie Morris as his wife.
This book is not a standalone. It is the sequel to ‘Neanderthal Seeks Human,’ it is book #1.5 in the ‘Knitting in the City’ series, and it is a full length, 100k word novel.
Again, you must read ‘Neanderthal Seeks Human’ first before reading this book.
This book is written in first person, alternating POV (Janie Morris AND Quinn Sullivan; but more Janie than Quinn).
Friends Without Benefits can be read as a standalone, is a full length 120k word novel, and is book#2 in the Knitting in the City Series.
There are three things you need to know about Elizabeth Finney: 1) She suffers from severe sarcastic syndrome, especially when she’s unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her like Nico Manganiello, and 3) She knows how to knit.
Elizabeth Finney is almost always right about everything: the musical merits of boy bands are undervalued by society, “benefits” with human Ken dolls are better without friendship, and the sun has set on her once-in-a-lifetime chance for true love. But when Elizabeth’s plans for benefits without friendship are disarmed by the irritatingly charismatic and chauvinistic Nico Manganiello- her former nemesis- she finds herself struggling to maintain the electric fence around her heart while avoiding electrocution or, worse, falling in love.
There are three things you need to know about Sandra Fielding: 1) She makes all her first dates cry, 2) She hasn’t been kissed in over two years, and 3) She knows how to knit.
Sandra has difficulty removing her psychotherapist hat. Of her last 30 dates, 29 have ended the same way: the man sobbing uncontrollably. After one such disaster, Sandra–near desperation and maybe a little tipsy–gives in to a seemingly harmless encounter with her hot waiter, Alex. Argumentative, secretive, and hostile Alex may be the opposite of everything Sandra knows is right for her. But now, the girl who has spent all her life helping others change for the better, must find a way to cope with falling for someone who refuses to change at all.
This is a full-length, 110k word novel and is the third book in the Knitting in the City series. All books in the series can be read as a standalone.
Have you read the Winston Brothers Series? It’s a crossover series and it starts with Beauty & the Mustache – the last two years, Ashley’s brothers have written Love Notes! Check out Billy’s Note & Duane’s Note!
There are three things you need to know about Ashley Winston: 1) She has six brothers and they all have beards, 2) She is a reader, and 3) She knows how to knit.
Former beauty queen, Ashley Winston’s preferred coping strategy is escapism. She escaped her Tennessee small town, loathsome father, and six brothers eight years ago. Now she escapes life daily via her Amazon kindle one-click addiction. However, when a family tragedy forces her to return home, Ashley can’t escape the notice of Drew Runous— local Game Warden, reclusive mountain man, bear wrestler, philosopher, and everyone’s favorite guy. Drew’s irksome philosophizing in particular makes Ashley want to run for the skyscrapers, especially since he can’t seem to keep his exasperating opinions— or his soulful poetry, steadfast support, and delightful hands— to himself. Pretty soon the girl who wanted nothing more than the escape of the big city finds she’s lost her heart in small town Tennessee.
This is a full-length novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the fourth book in the ‘Knitting in the City’ series.
Prequel to the USA TODAY BESTSELLER ‘Happily Ever Ninja’
What do a cynical former Marine and a sheltered former Olympic contender have in common?
Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
He has a girlfriend and she’s never been kissed.
He’s sullenly sarcastic and she’s earnestly empathetic.
He can’t stop thinking about her.
She knows she should keep her distance.
Nevertheless, when opposites attract the results may be unexpected, but they’re also undeniably magnetic.
This novella is the expanded origin story for Greg and Fiona. The first 16k words of this novella are from the short scenes included in ‘Scenes from the City’, which is no longer for sale.
There are three things you need to know about Fiona Archer… I would tell you what they are, but then I’d have to kill you.
But I can tell you that Fiona’s husband—the always irrepressible and often cantankerous Greg Archer—is desperately in love with his wife. He aches for her when they are apart, and is insatiable when they are together. Yet as the years pass, Greg has begun to suspect that Fiona is a ninja. A ninja mom. A ninja wife. A ninja friend. After fourteen years of marriage, Greg is trying not to panic. Because Fiona’s talent for blending in is starting to resemble fading away.
However, when unexpected events mean Fiona must take center stage to keep her family safe, her response stuns everyone—Greg most of all. It seems like Greg’s wish has come true.
Except… not.
When all is said and done, can Greg handle this new version of his wife? Will his irrepressible cantankerousness push her away? Or can the couple find a way forward without either being forced to step back into the shadows?
Now a USA TODAY BESTSELLER
There are three things you need to know about Marie Harris:
1) She’s fed up with online dating,
2) She’s so fed up, she’s willing to forego the annoyance and consider more creative alternatives, and
3) She knows how to knit.After the most bizarre and irritating first date in the history of human kind, Marie is looking for an alternative to men. With the help of her friends, she quickly identifies a few possibilities:
Need a cuddle? Use a professional cuddler. Need affirmation? Get yourself a life coach. Need an orgasm? Try orgasm meditation! Why does she need the hassle of a romantic partner when she can meet all her needs with paid services?
But then her irritating date resurfaces. And he’s not at all the person she thought he was. And he suggests a different—and crazier—solution to her dilemma . . .
As everyone knows (or will soon come to realize), traditional relations between humans are a thing of the past. Robots are our future. And if robots are our future, then why do we need other people at all?
Penny Reid is the USA Today Best Selling Author of the Winston Brothers and Knitting in the City series. When she’s not immersed in penning smart romances, Penny works in the biotech industry as a researcher. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults, wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.
Cassie says
Langley Park series by Krista Sandor
Pam says
My favorite series this year was The Ivy Years by Sarina Bowen.
Betul says
I read Sons of Broad series by Tara Thomas.
Lea Jerančič says
Yes, I`ve read Devney Perry`s Lark Cove series <3
Amanda T. says
I love Penny’s books! I read her Winston brothers series this year and LOVED it! More Cletus, yay!
Ashley J. says
I’ve worked my way through a few series this year. The Vincent and Eve trilogy from Jessica Ruben. Sin Trilogy from Meghan March. Lark Cove Series from Devney Perry were some of my favorites 🙂
Febie says
I haven’t read any series this year. I’ve only read standalone books.
Artemis Giote says
Cowboys & Angels Series by Kelly Elliott
Jodi marinich says
great series from penny
Mirele Dourado Pauly says
so many!! I started Men of Inked by CHelle Bliss, Corps Security by Harper Sloan, Lark Cove by Devney Perry
Natasha Persaud says
Slow burn series by J.T.Geissinger
Cat Wright says
There have been quite a few I am loving
The Nothing but trouble series by Tara Leigh
The Winter Games series by Rebecca Sharp
The Rising Star series by Lee Piper
The bright light series by Tia Louise…
Thankyou so much for the chance xx
Andi Zs. says
I’m still reading the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward and the Royals by Erin Watt.❤
Heather Scully says
I’ve mainly stuck to series I’ve been reading, just because I haven’t had as much reading time with caring for my ailing father, and also dealing with my own health issues. But I’ve loved the additions to the Pucked series by Helena Hunting and the Endgame series by Skye Warren. And many others. But I’ve loved the Devney Perry books I started reading this year as well. And Penny Reid’s series are awesome! Can’t wait to read more from her. 🎄🎅🏼😍💕
Elli Gonzalez says
Lark Cove Series by Devney Perry!!! Loved soo much!! 😍❤️
Rebecca says
The Morgan Brothers series by Lauren Rowe 😍
Karina G. says
Read the whole Knitting in the City series and I have to say Love Hacked followed by Beauty and the Mustache are my favorite. One series that I re-read every year is the Rock Chick series by Kristen Ashely.
Chris Gutowski says
My favorite series this year was the Evolution of Sin series by Giana Darling. <3
Tiffany Johnson says
I haven’t really this year, stuck with duets or trilogies but no more than 3.
Kim Perry says
I read and loved the Like Us series by Krista & Becca Ritchie! I can’t wait for more books to come next year.
carissa says
ive read and loved the charley davidson series by darynda jones
Jolanda says
Yes I have
Irma says
Yes, amny. My favourite was Acotar by Sarah J. Maas.
Katarzyna says
Both the Knitting in the City and Winston Brothers series by Penny were my favorites to read this year <3
Susan T. says
Briar U by Elle Kennedy.
Linda Romer says
One was The Widow’s Club Series by Jenna Jaxson! Thank you
Viviana Varona says
Thank you for the chance. I have had two many great reads this year to pick one favorite.
Happy Holidays!
Stephanie Lashbrook says
Most of the books I read this year were part of a series. I think my favorite series is the Full Circle Series by SE Hall.
Karen K says
Trails of Sin series by Pam Godwin!