STS #129 – Bought Borrowed & Bagged #79
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is all about the latest additions to your library – virtual or actual, with books that are bought, borrowed, won or ARCs you will be reading soon. Bought Borrowed and Bagged is a homage to to Barron’s Books and Baubles from KMM’ Fever series, and is hosted by Braine over at Talk Supe. Without further ado, here’s what I bought, borrowed or bagged this past week:
Falling for his Duchess (The Curse of True Love #3) by Donna Cummings
When a duke meets a vicar’s daughter, he falls instantly in love—with a little help from the goddess Aphrodite. But the lady no longer believes in love. Can he change her mind?
Julian Selby, Duke of Enfield, comes from a long line of people who fall deeply in love. Love that can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on whether it is returned. When Julian rescues a lovely lady from a country storm, he knows at once she’s the one for him. To gain time for his courtship, he tricks her into believing he’s a simple gentleman. But when she learns the truth, she may never trust him again.
Rosalinde Hewitt, daughter of a country vicar, accepted another man’s offer of marriage to escape her quiet life. She’s crushed when her suitor doesn’t appear at their assignation—that is, until Mr. Selby sweeps her into a flirtation that opens her heart to joy and laughter. At last, she’s found a man she can trust with her heart…until she learns who he really is. Can even a meddling goddess convince her a duke may truly love a country miss?
Walk the Edge (Thunder Road #2) by Katie McGarry
One moment of recklessness will change their worlds.
Smart. Responsible. That’s seventeen-year-old Breanna’s role in her large family, and heaven forbid she put a toe out of line. Until one night of shockingly un-Breanna-like behavior puts her into a vicious cyber-bully’s line of fire—and brings fellow senior Thomas “Razor” Turner into her life.
Razor lives for the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, and good girls like Breanna just don’t belong. But when he learns she’s being blackmailed over a compromising picture of the two of them—a picture that turns one unexpected and beautiful moment into ugliness—he knows it’s time to step outside the rules.
And so they make a pact: he’ll help her track down her blackmailer, and in return she’ll help him seek answers to the mystery that’s haunted him—one that not even his club brothers have been willing to discuss. But the more time they spend together, the more their feelings grow. And suddenly they’re both walking the edge of discovering who they really are, what they want, and where they’re going from here.
Strange Magic (Magic #1) by Michelle Mankin
Billy Blade is a hardworking, hard living, razor sharp musical force. Mysterious behind his dark shades, the rough around the edges Texan mesmerizes with his haunting harmonica and tantalizes with his dangerous looks and smooth country charm. His latest album is topping the charts. He’s the newly crowned King of the Bacchus Krewe. He’s definitely living the rock star dream.
Exotic Creole beauty Thyme Bellerose couldn’t be more content. She has it all. An adoring grandmother. A handsome Tulane medical student beau. A satisfying job in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Her life is as rich as the ice cream she creates. She’s got everything under control.
But control is an illusion. Dreams can turn into nightmares. And now during Mardi Gras, otherworldly powers stand ready to shape their destinies in ways they could never imagine.
Shadow and light. Magic and mystery. Reality and myth. All come together in a place where rules bend and lines blur. Even those between life and death.
Did you get some exciting-looking books this week? Remember to leave me your link so I can check out your Stacking the Shelves and or Bought, Borrowed and Bagged post, too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! Have a spectacular Saturday.
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Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I always feel excited by my books! I have about 10 really good series that I recently discovered and each one is long and I want to read all of those books NOW! So picking can be difficult! Still, that’s a nice problem to have! Hope you enjoy your books and have a great weekend with lots of reading!
Picking is always difficult, but what a great problem to have 🙂
Awesome haul! Walk the Edge is on my TBR 🙂 I hope you love it and all of your books! Happy reading!!
I love Katie McGarry, and I really look forward to Walk the Edge!
Walk the Edge sounds like a good read, I’m going to go add that to my wishlist now. I hadn’t heard of it before so I’m glad I spotted it in your post. Hope you enjoy reading all of your new books.
Here’s my StS post:
https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2016/04/09/stacking-the-shelves-9-april-2016/
It’s the second book in McGarry’s series, Hayley. I think it can be read as a stand-alone, though, most of her books do work very well that way 🙂
I need to read more of McGarry. I think I have only read one of her books but I did enjoy it. The other two books that you picked up are new to me. I hope you love them all!
Oh, you do need to read more McGarry, then, Carole. I have loved all of her books so far.
Ooh, I want to read a Katie McGarry book someday! I KIND OF CAN’T BELIEVE I HAVEN’T *facepalm* I walk past one of her older series in the library all. the. time. I shall cave this year and borrow it for sure! ;D I just finished the Haters by Jesse Andrews, which I didn’t really like (oops) but am hoping to read Lady Midnight next week!!
Happy reading!
You really, really should, Cait! Her books are made of awesome – just the right amount of realism to get completely immersed in the stories of her characters! Sorry you didn’t really enjoy your last read 🙁
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Enjoy your new reads! 🙂
Thanks, Stormi.. I’ve actuallly already indulged in two of them 😉
Oh nice! Those are all totally new to me! Hope you enjoy each and every one of them though!!
My STS will be up tomorrow, so stop by then if you can!
Have a GREAT day!
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Jessica, I really think you’ll enjoy McGarry!! Of course I’ll stop by your STS tomorrow 🙂
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I’ve seen a few reviews for Walk the Edge. it looks really good. I’m not familiar with the other two. I hope you enjoy all of them. I hope you have a great weekend with your puppy. 🙂
I loved the first in this series, and it’s the only Walk the Edge is the only one from my haul I haven’t read yet…
Great haul!! I have several of Katie McGarry’s books on my TBR list including this one. I’ll have to look for your review. I hope you enjoy all of your new books!!
I have read and loved most of McGarry’s other books, Jacque, so I really hope I’ll love this one, too.
All of these books are new to me. I’ll have to check them out!
Happy Reading!
You should, Stacey, I’ve already read Strange Magic and Falling for His Duchess, and I enjoyed them 🙂
Walk The edge sounds like it good be really good! I look forward to your review!
I think I’ll enjoy, it, Lyn, I’ve loved all her other books!
Ooh, another one in the The Curse of True Love series?!? I’ve gotta catch up! I can’t wait to read Walk the Edge. And I saw your review of Strange Magic on Goodreads. Sooo happy you enjoyed it! 😀 Happy reading, my friend! And happy weekend! **BIG HUGS**
I enjoyed this new instalment of The Curse of True Love, Brandee, and Strange Magic gave me all the feels 🙂 We have to chat more this weekend!! *BIG HUGS* and good luck to Jax at the competition today 🙂
The romance in Walk the Edge is so great! I hope you’ll enjoy it! 🙂
Enjoy your haul this week, Lexxie!
Oh if the romance is well done, I know I have to get started sooner rather than later, Nick!
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You just reminded me that I haven’t reviewed Bad Ex Karma by Donna Cummings yet! I really enjoyed it, so thank you for that one. I’ll have to check out more of her books. I hope you enjoy Walk The Edge, and I hope to grab that one soon. Happy reading!
I love Donna Cummings, Lekeisha! Her stories always make me smile, plus the romance is usually very heartfelt! I hope you’ll review Bad Ex Karma soon so I can see what you thought of it 🙂
I’m really looking forward to Walk the Edge!
YAY for Katie’s new one. Looking forward to reading that too. Happy reading.
I agree, I have high hopes for it 🙂
These all look good, happy reading!
Thanks, Heather 🙂
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I love Strange Magic, it reminds me a lot of Dark-Hunters. Also a new DC book, sounds sexy and lovely!
I didn’t really get that much of a DH vibe from Strange Magic, Braine, apart from the appearances of Greek gods 🙂
The new DC book was good, too 🙂 I’ve had some good reads here lately 🙂
I’ve read good things about Walk the Edge. Hope you’ll enjoy that 🙂
I really look forward to it, Sya 🙂 McGarry knows how to tell a story!
Walk the Edge looks great! I will have to check it out as it sounds like something I would really enjoy. Thanks for sharing.
I love Katie McGarry, Laura, so I’m definitely looking forward to Walk the Edge!
They’re all new tome there but I hope you’ll enjoy them my friend. happy reading!
Strange Magic seems like a great pick. Happy reading and have a good upcoming week.
I keep putting Walk the Edge off and I don’t know why. Heard it’s great though.
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You got WTE!!!! I can’t wait to know your thoughts! I really enjoyed it 🙂
Oh Falling For His Duchess sounds wonderful!!! Great group of books you got here!! Hope you enjoy them hun. Happy Monday.