Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Wishing For Wednesday: Where I Go Book Crazy Again



Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. (Based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.)

I kind of went overboard again this week with listing titles from my wishlist. Although I haven't yet read any of Charlaine Harris' Aurora Teagarden series (how is that possible?!), putting her newest on my wish list was a no-brainer. While fall to me signals cozies, Kate Moretti's new book sounds too good to pass up--perfect for this time of year. And diving into an urban fantasy novel sounds so good right about now. Chloe Neill's series has piqued my interest. I'll likely go back and start with the first book in the series.

Yes, it's that time of year again. I have a soft spot for Christmas romance and am looking forward to reading the two below titles, especially the one by RaeAnne Thayne, whose books I adore).


Sleep Like a Baby by Charlaine Harris (288 pgs)
Release Date: September 26, 2017 by Piatkus Books
In the latest installment of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Charlaine Harris's Aurora Teagarden series, Robin and Aurora have finally begun their adventure in parenting. With newborn Sophie proving to be quite a handful, Roe's mother pays for a partially trained nurse, Virginia Mitchell, to come help the new parents for a few weeks. Virginia proves to be especially helpful when Robin has to leave town for work and Roe is struck with a bad case of the flu.  
One particularly stormy night, Roe wakes to hear her daughter crying and Virginia nowhere to be found. Roe's brother Philip helps her search the house and they happen upon a body outside... but it isn't Virginia's. Now, not only does she have a newborn to care for and a vulnerable new marriage to nurture, Roe also has to contend with a new puzzle - who is this mystery woman dead in their backyard, and what happened to Virginia? This heart-pounding and exciting next installment of the Aurora Teagarden series will leave fans happy and hungry for more. [Goodreads Summary]


The Blackbird Season by Kate Moretti (304 pgs)
Release Date: September 26, 2017 by Atria Books
In a quiet Pennsylvania town, a thousand dead starlings fall onto a high school baseball field, unleashing a horrifying and unexpected chain of events that will rock the close-knit community.

Beloved baseball coach and teacher Nate Winters and his wife, Alicia, are well respected throughout town. That is, until one of the many reporters investigating the bizarre bird phenomenon catches Nate embracing a wayward student, Lucia Hamm, in front of a sleazy motel. Lucia soon buoys the scandal by claiming that she and Nate are engaged in an affair, throwing the town into an uproar…and leaving Alicia to wonder if her husband has a second life.

And when Lucia suddenly disappears, the police only to have one suspect: Nate.

Nate’s coworker and sole supporter, Bridget Harris, Lucia’s creative writing teacher, is determined to prove his innocence. She has Lucia’s class journal, and while some of the entries appear particularly damning to Nate’s case, others just don’t add up. Bridget knows the key to Nate’s exoneration and the truth of Lucia’s disappearance lie within the walls of the school and in the pages of that journal.

Told from the alternating points of view of Alicia, Nate, Lucia, and Bridget,
The Blackbird Season is a haunting, psychologically nuanced suspense, filled with Kate Moretti’s signature “chillingly satisfying” (Publishers Weekly) twists and turns. [Goodreads Summary]


The Hunt (Devil's Isle #3) by Chloe Neill (336 pgs)
Release Date: September 26, 2017 by Berkley
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Chicagoland Vampires Novels--the hunter becomes the hunted in a New Orleans devastated by a Paranormal war.... 
When bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered that Claire Connolly was a Sensitive and infected with magic, he should have turned her in to be locked up in the prison district known as Devil's Isle. Instead, he helped her learn to control her power and introduced her to an underground group of Paranormals and humans who know the truth about the war and those who fought it.

Now the weight of Liam's own secrets has forced him into hiding. When a government agent is killed and Claire discovers that Liam is the prime suspect, she races to find him before the government can. But she'll discover proving his innocence is no simple matter. Their enemies are drawing closer, and time is running out....
[Goodreads Summary]


Sugar Pine Trail (Haven Point #7) by RaeAnne Thayne (384 pgs)
Release Date: September 26, 2017 by Harlequin
An unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season!

Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she's been living. She's made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn't one of them. Julia's looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker's latest conquest. But when two young brothers wind up in Julia's care for the holidays, she'll take any help she can get—even Jamie's.

Happy to step in, Jamie reveals a side of himself that's much harder to resist. Not only is he fantastic with kids, he provides the strength Julia needs to tackle her list. She knows their temporary family can't last beyond the holidays, but the closer she gets to Jamie, the more she wonders if things could be this merry and bright forever…
[Goodreads Summary]


The Christmas Room by Catherine Anderson (320 pgs)
Release Date: September 26, 2017 by Berkley Books
The beloved author of the Mystic Creek series gifts readers with a novel of homespun holiday cheer, as two families discover the joy of hope and redemption....

Widow Maddie McLendon has uprooted her life to move to Rustlers Gulch with her son and grandson. But as a brutal Montana winter looms on the horizon, contractors have yet to break ground on their new house, leaving them to live in a makeshift camp of trailers, tents, and sheds....

Since his wife died six years ago, millionaire rancher Sam Conacher has been content to wallow in his grief alone while keeping a tight rein on his twenty-six-year-old daughter. But now the girl has gone and fallen in love with his foolish new neighbor's no-good son....

Maddie and Sam will never see eye to eye on anything, until a near-tragedy gives them a true glimpse into each other's souls. And as the first snowflakes begin to fall, they'll discover that an open heart is the biggest gift of all....
[Goodreads Summary]

Do any of these sound like something you would like to read too?


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42 comments:

  1. I just saw The Hunt on someone's blog and it made me want the first book. I don't know how I didn't know about that series!

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    1. Stephanie - I am not sure how it got by my either. I'm looking forward to reading the series. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Look at all those amazing options. How can someone only choose one? It seems September is the month when all great books are released.

    Happy readings!
    Tânia @MyLovelySecret

    Halloween Book Bingo

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    1. Tânia - I couldn't choose just one. I rarely can, I'm afraid. Too many tempting choices out there. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Both of these sound like interesting books! It's been awhile since I've read any of Charlaine Harris' books, but I'm going to get back into her books!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. Ronyell - I haven't read any of Harris' Aurora Teagarden books, but I have enjoyed a couple of her other series. I keep hearing good things about it, and would like to try it one of these days. Thanks for visiting, Ronyell!

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  4. The Blackbird Season sounds really good!

    And TBR lists have a way of creeping up. I thought I had about 5 pages of books in my libary's ebook app but turns out I have 11 O.O Not counting the 3 separate lists I also have...

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    1. Eustacia - I think so too. Hopefully I will like it.

      Yes! Those TBR and wish list books keep adding up. I don't think we will ever run out of books to read. Thanks for visiting, Eustacia!

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  5. YAY! Holiday books!! I can't wait for the holiday season :)

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    1. Erica - I am looking forward to the Holidays too. :-) Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. I'd probably pick up The Blackbird Season. I hope you get all of your books!

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    1. Kathy - I like the sound of it, although I've heard mixed reviews. Thank you, Kathy!

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  7. The Blackbird Season sounds like a good one as I see it being mentioned on many sites I visited. Will have to add it to my wishlist.

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    1. Melody - I hope you get a chance to read it and enjoy it! Thanks for visiting, Melody!

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  8. I have Blackbird Season as well as book 2 and 3 in the Chloe Neill series to read. Have you seen the Aurora Teagarden Hallmark movies? They're fun to watch.

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    1. Barb - Hopefully we will both enjoy Chloe Neill's series and Blackbird Season!

      I saw my first Aurora Teagarden movie this past weekend, as a matter of fact. I thought it was fun to watch. :-)

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  9. You're doing better than I am. I didn't even KNOW Harris had a new series out!

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    1. Nicole - It's not exactly a new series for her as she's just continuing with one of her original ones. I never got into her Aurora Teagarden mysteries when they first came out, but I'm interested now.

      Thanks for stopping by, Nicole. Give you kitties pets from me.

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  10. Jeez, I don't know which one I like more. There are some really good ones!

    Jenea's Book Obsession's CWW

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    1. Jenea - I don't think I'll be able to resist any of them either. :-) Thanks for stopping by, Jenna.

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  11. The Blackbird Season sounds like a really good mystery. I hope you enjoy it!

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    1. Angela - I think it sounds good too. :-) Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. The Blackbird Season sounds really intriguing. I really enjoyed the Aurora Teagarden movies, so now I want to start the series.

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    1. Ashley - I just saw my first Aurora Teagarden movie and enjoyed it. I hope the books are good too! Thank you for visiting!

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  13. The first three books sound like something I would read. The last two not as much, but still good. Great picks! Thanks for sharing them.

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    1. Laura - I'm excited about reading them. Hopefully they will be good ones. Thank you for stopping by!

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  14. You've got some interesting titles this week! The Blackbird Season sounds like one that I would enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing these! :)

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    1. Candid Cover - I'm hoping The Blackbird will be good. Thanks for visiting!

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  15. These all sound great and I have a couple of them on my wishlist too.

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    1. Yvonne - Hopefully we love them! Thanks for stopping by Yvonne.

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  16. These all look good to me! I have arcs of The Hunt and Blackbird Season and hope to read them very soon!

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    1. Carole - I look forward to reading your thoughts on The Hunt and Blackbird Season. I hope you enjoy them! Thanks for stopping by, Carole!

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  17. Great list of books. I hope to be posting a review for The Blackbird Season tomorrow. I had a few issues with it but still thought it was a solid read with a great mystery.

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    1. Suzanne - I will look for your review of The Blackbird Season! A solid read is good. I'll try to keep my expectations realistic. I came across another blogger who didn't care for it.

      Thanks for visiting!

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  18. You've listed some wonderful books! Adding some to my wish list - especially The Christmas Room. Thanks for the head up and for stopping by my blog.

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    1. Renee - Thank you! I am looking forward to getting my hands on them and reading them. Thank you for visiting!

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  19. First of all, so sorry for the late comment back, Wendy! I've fallen behind again.... :(

    You have some AWESOME books here this week!! I'm especially interested in "The Hunt", as well as "Sugar Pine Trail" and "The Christmas Room".

    The Chicagoland Vampires series is one of those series I have LONG wanted to read, and really need to get to, as these books have gotten rave reviews!

    As for the Christmas books, well, like you, I LOVE Christmas-themed romance novels! So here are two more I KNOW I'll enjoy!

    Thanks for sharing!! Thanks as well for commenting on my CWW post!! HUGS TO YOU AND MOUSE!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)

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    1. Maria - No apologies needed. I'm always late replying and visiting blogs. :-)

      I am really looking forward to reading all of these. The Hunt does sound good. It's like the third book in the series, I think. I still need to read the first two. But I will. It sounds like a series I will enjoy.

      I am looking forward to jumping into the Christmas romances. Probably in November. We'll see. Best laid plans and all that.

      I hope you are enjoying your weekend!

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  20. I have to say SUGAR PINE TRAIL sounds SO inviting! :D

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    1. Donna Marie - Doesn't it? I love RaeAnne Thayne's novels. :-) Thanks for stopping by!

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  21. I like your variety of books. Chloe Neill sounds familiar to me, the rest not. But all of them sound very intersting and I guess some of them might land on my wishlist *smile*. Sorry for my belated comment.

    Best wishes
    Vi @ Inkvotary

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    1. Vi - There's no such thing as a belated comment. :-) Thanks for stopping by!

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