LASR Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Rycks by Marteeka Karland

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Lyric: I’m in so much trouble. My orders are to find the highest-ranking member of Salvation’s Bane or Black Reign MCs and sleep with him. Worm my way into his bed so I can feed information to Kiss of Death. Little did I know I would find the one man I could never forget — the man who broke my heart six years ago and left me to fend for myself against a ruthless club who will break me the first chance they get.

Rycks: Lyric ran out on me six years ago. Not that I’d given her any reason to stay. The second I see her again, I want to punish her. She waltzes back into my life with an agenda I can’t figure out. When I do, the truth is as scary as it is infuriating. Lyric is my torment. She’s sent to me as bait in a bigger plan I can’t fathom. Mainly because I’m too distracted by what she reveals. Now I’m questioning my loyalties to both her and my mentor, El Diablo. She pulls at my need to protect at the same time she might just prove herself to be a traitor.

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LASR Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Dingo by Harley Wylde

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Meiling — All I’ve ever known is pain. My life has been far from a fairy tale. No parents. No friends. Just an endless nightmare that I can’t wake from. Until the day a man offered me his hand and promised to keep me safe. I’ve never trusted anyone before, but there’s something about him. Maybe it’s insane, but I know he won’t hurt me, and when he puts his arms around me, for the first time in my life I feel loved.

Dingo — I’ve always had a soft spot for women and kids in trouble. One look at Meiling, and I knew I had to protect her at any cost. The beautiful girl with the wounded soul. After all she’s suffered, all I want is to make her smile, make her feel secure, and give her a chance to find happiness. But first, I need to take out the men and women responsible for hurting her. It might get ugly, and messy, but they don’t call me Dingo for nothing. I’m a crazy bastard, and I won’t stop until she’s safe. I just didn’t count on falling for her along the way.

Publishers warning: Meiling’s past isn’t pretty. Dingo and Meiling’s story deals with issues of human trafficking, bureaucratic corruption, and vigilante justice. This book contains darker themes that may trigger some readers.

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LASR Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Fountaineville by C. A. Simonsen

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A frail old man who ritually mutilates himself. A hermit hag who finally emerges from her den. The opportunity to escape an unhappy home life and delve into a small town mystery: how could Davis Halden resist? It is 1957 when young Davis sees something he wasn’t meant to see. The vision is disturbing. He cannot shake it from his thoughts. As Davis is pulled into a web of long-held secrets, he enlists the help of his older sister to unravel the clues. What they discover will have life-changing consequences for those whom Davis holds dear.

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LASR Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Pizza for Two by Genevieve Montcombroux

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A tragedy transforms Piers from a dissolute youth into a responsible man. When Nicole, who harbors secrets of her own, hires him as a delivery person for the flagging pizzeria she runs, it changes both of their lives.
Piers’ privileged background had not prepared him to live with no job, hunger and the specter of living on the street. The pizzeria wanted ad is his last chance.
Nicole, desperate to find a worker after her boss and owner of the pizzeria is incapacitated, hires Piers foregoing references check.
Piers sets out to rescue the pizzeria from bankruptcy. Will the business’ success be enough to convince them that love is also possible?

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LASR Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Xiaxan Fox by Sevannah Storm

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An orphaned princess battles across realms to reclaim her kingdom.

Born under a calamity star, Princess Jenaso ‘Joi’ of Letoura survived the massacre of her family and the burning of Tennaba. Taken in by the neighboring King of Meideon, he raises her as his daughter alongside his two sons.

Years later, at a pre-coronation event, revealing her identity has old enemies once more after her, not to mention all the suitors for her hand. To secure her safety, she escapes with a Xiaxan fellow trainee and secret admirer, Prince Sohar of Greyad.

Across five realms, she battles her family’s enemies, old and new, with magic and sword but must decide whether to pledge her life to her kingdom or follow her heart.

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LASR Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: A Traditional Affair by Joanie MacNeil

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Within the imposing halls of historic Carabrae, Scotland, Australian Kate Fielding finds herself caught in an unusual love triangle.

Dark and dominating, traditional Scot Galen MacBain is intrigued by the outspoken young woman who stirs both his demons and his passions. Marriage to Kate would provide him with an heir and a father for her child. Kate cannot accept Galen’s convenient proposal. Though her baby would inherit the wealthy MacBain estate, her marriage to Galen would be for the wrong reasons.
Their lives are pitched together in a push and pull search for love, trust and family values. Will this modern and determined young woman resist the temptation to accept Galen’s proposal of marriage?

 

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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Places to Read

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Wasn’t this a fun prompt? There are so many different ways to answer it.

1. While waiting for news of any sort, especially if you don’t yet know if it will be positive or negative news.

2. At the dentist’s or doctor’s office.

3. When waking up. Why not get a few pages in while you’re waiting for the tea to steep or the eggs to finish hard boiling.

4. When I’m bored or restless.

5. At a coffee shop.

6. While healing from an injury. I fractured a bone a few years ago and was so grateful for the cheerful distraction of books while I did all of the resting needed for my body to fully heal.

7. After donating blood or receiving a vaccination. Reading can help speed through the mandatory observation period for minor procedures like these.

8. When I’m feeling nervous.

9. If I’m in a lighthearted mood.

10. When I’ve had a bad dream. Sometimes it helps to clear those images out of my mind in the middle of the night if I can find happier ones to take their places.

Top Ten Tuesday: Book Titles That Are Questions

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Wasn’t this week’s prompt a fun one? Here is our list.

1. What Does a Witch Need? by Ida DeLage

2. Are We There Yet? by David Levithan

3. What’s Good for a 4-Year-Old? by William Cole

4. What’s the Number For 911 Again? by Leland Gregory

5. When Will It Snow? by Syd Hoff

6. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? by Jared Diamond

7. What Happened to Heather Hopkowitz? by Charlotte Herman

8. What Do You Do When Your Mouth Won’t Open? by Susan Beth Pfeffer

9. Why Me? Why Did I Have to Get Diabetes? by Robert Messinger

10. What Makes A Lemon Sour? by Gail Kay Haines

Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books of the Second Half of 2021

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I’m beyond excited for all of these books.

Yes, I know that all I’ll be doing on September 7 is reading based on how many of these titles come out then. LOL!

1. The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi 

Publication Date: September 1

Why: It’s a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. How cool is that?

 

2. Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire, #1)  by Jay Kristoff 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: I love stories about scary vampires, and this one definitely seems like it fits the bill.

 

3. The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

Publication Date: September 7

Why: This looks like a nice blend of mystery and dark fantasy.

 

4.We Are Not Broken by George M. Johnson

Publication Date: September 7

Why: Coming-of-age novels are the perfect thing to start September off with if you ask me.

 

5. Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero  by Saadia Faruqi 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: It’s hard to believe that we’ll be observing the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this year. I’m curious to see how this book handles that topic, especially for readers who weren’t alive then or weren’t old enough to remember it.

 

6. Mary, Will I Die? by Shawn Sarles 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: The idea of Bloody Mary freaked me out when I was a kid! I want to know why these characters were brave or foolhardy enough to try to summon her.

 

7. To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames  

Publication Date: September 7

Why: Ghost stories are the best, and this one looks particularly fun.

 

8. Hello (From Here) by Chandler Baker  

Publication Date: September 7

Why: I’m ready for a love story set during Covid-19 lockdowns. Do you all feel the same way?

9. The Shaadi Set-Up  by Lillie Vale 

Publication Date: September 7

Why: Online dating can be so complicated. I like reading books about characters who must navigate it.

 

10. A Lot Like Adios  by Alexis Daria 

Publication Date: September 14 (Look! We finally moved past September 7. Haha!)

Why: I don’t normally read many romance novels, but I do like the second chance trope. After the 2020 and 2021 so many of us have endured, I’m in the mood for happily ever afters for everyone.

Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Summer 2021 TBR

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Here are the ten books I’m most looking forward to reading this summer. If a publication date isn’t listed, the book has already been published.

1. The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo 

Why: I’ve often wondered what it was like to live through the Jazz age.

 

2. The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Why: There aren’t a lot of fictional books out there about workplace bullying and abuse. This one sounds good.

 

3. A Song Below Water (A Song Below Water, #1)  by Bethany C. Morrow  

Why: I love magical realism and mermaid tales.

 

4. The Very Nice Box by Eve Gleichman

Why: I don’t know I’ve ever read a satirical thriller before. That combination of genres sounds amazing.

 

5. Sisters of the Snake (Ria & Rani #1) by Sasha Nanua

Why: There’s something fascinating to me about a princess switching places with an orphan.

 

6. The Secret Keeper of Jaipur  by Alka Joshi

Publication Date: June 22

Why: It sounds like good historical fiction.

 

7. Rescue on Turtle Beach  (Wind Riders #1) by Jen Marlin

Publication Date: July 6

Why: This story sounds adorable. I rescued a turtle once when I was a teenager!

 

8.This Poison Heart (This Poison Heart, #1) by Kalynn Bayron

Publication Date: July 15

Why: Briseis sure sounds like she has an amazing magical ability. I can’t wait to see what it would be like to make plants grow with a simple touch of your hand.

 

9. The Hand of the Sun King  by J.T. Greathouse

Publication Date: August 5

Why: There’s something about hot, humid summer days that makes me want to read high fantasy. Maybe it’s because I read so much of it during summer breaks when I was a kid?

 

10. Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir by Kat Chow

Publication Date:August 24

Why: Ms. Chow sounds like she’s had an interesting life. I’m curious to read her thoughts on grief.