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“Heart Taker” by Sasha Devlin

Here is another psychic/detective novel, this time from Sasha Devlin – “Heart Taker” (which I must admit, I haven’t read… yet. It’s on my TBR pile). It looks so fun, though!  Yes, once again, all of my fan-cast will be from the show Psych …though this one looks a lot grittier than my favorite binge-watch show.

https://www.overdrive.com/media/23961...

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“Rock Addiction” by Nalini Singh

Is there anyone who doesn’t already love Nalini Singh? Probably not.  But if you’ve been hesitant in the past because you’re not into paranormals (which she does like no one else – seriously, her world-building is amazing), check out her “Rock” series of books, which are straight-up contemporaries, and are so much fun. Lush and evocative and full of rock stars.

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“Love on the Tracks” (Book 1, Snow & Ice Games Series) by Tamsen Parker

Today is the close of the Olympic Winter Games, and if you’d like to keep that spirit going, check out the “Snow and Ice Games” series from @TamsenParker, which starts with “Love on the Tracks” – hopefully your library will have the whole thing available before the next Winter Games! https://www.overdrive.com/media/34036... #steamylibrarybooks #olympics

FYI, I don’t usually include sales info, but a little birdie let me know that the first novel in this series is discounted to .99 cents for the end of the games, so if your library doesn’t have it, and you’re interested… click the (affiliate link) book title, below!

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“Take the Lead” by Alexis Daria

I’ve been meaning to check this book out for ages, but I keep blanking on the author’s name. Who doesn’t love a dance competition romance?! I really wanted to play up the dance aspect of my book “Bad Decisions” more, I’m really excited to read this one, where it’s part of the central plot. https://www.overdrive.com/media/33683...  #steamylibrarybooks #collectiondevelopment @overdrive

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“Bound to be a Groom” and “Bound with Love” by Megan Mulry

Folks, I’m fixin’ to glom this whole LGBTQ/Poly Regency Series by Megan Mulry, which is available through @overdrivelibs – it looks like so much fun. The first book is “Bound to be a Groom” but I love the f/f clinch cover on this one so much, I’m linking it instead: https://www.overdrive.com/media/21533... #steamylibrarybooks #collectiondevelopment

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“Naked” by Megan Hart

I read this one years ago – it’s the last in a series that I read out of order, and still enjoyed. Megan Hart tends to veer towards weepy-horny, but this is one of her more straightforward women’s fiction/erotica blends. She’s always an amazing writer, and if you haven’t given her a chance yet, I’d rec anything by her you find in your library. https://www.overdrive.com/media/35993... Prepare for some feels.  #steamylibrarybooks #collectiondevelopment @overdrive

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“Hate to Want You” by Alisha Rai

BookRiot had a great post about romance novels by WOC (link: https://bookriot.com/2018/01/25/read-...), and I was so pleased to see some of my pocket friends on the list (including some authors I already featured, such as @RubyLang and Santino Hassel!  And some I already have pending posts about, like Tracy Livisay!). I’ll be searching out library links for other authors on this list, so if you’re doing the #readharderchallenge this year, please keep following!

Today, I went through the list to see who popped up on @HooplaDigital. I’m so happy to see that Alisha Rai is now available on there – she wasn’t when I started this #steamylibrarybooks project! I’ve been reading her self-published work for years now, since I stumbled across her on my Scribd account (before Scribd did their big romance purge).

I read her latest, “Hate to Want You,” and highly, highly recommend it. I’d be shocked if it didn’t win a RITA this year.   This is one that, if your library doesn’t already have it in stock, I strongly recommend requesting.  Here’s the Hoopla link: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/1...

Side note: I should mention that it deals frankly with a heroine who has a history of depression (and a family history of depression), and while I don’t think it is detailed enough to trigger most people, you know yourself best. I want you to be safe.

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“The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Guillory

I noticed this title when I saw it on Roxane Gay’s list of what she read last year, and it looked so good, I bought it before my library did. Since that day, it’s been featured on a zillion book lists.  Maybe you’ll have better luck with your library? https://www.overdrive.com/media/32871... @overdrive #steamylibrarybooks #collectiondevelopment

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“Delectable Desire” by Farrah Rochon

One of my favorite authors, Laura Florand, combined chefs and heiresses in her “Paris Chocolate” series. Equally delicious, “Delectable Desire” by Farrah Rochon (a fellow librarian!) combines those tropes to excellent effect. Gotta love a hero who cooks, and a heroine with the resources to take him or leave him. #steamylibrarybooks #collectiondevelopment @HooplaDigital https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/1...

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“Love by Premonition” by Holley Trent

You may have noticed that I love me some tropes. I especially enjoy the “Psychic and Police Detective” one, which is why Psych is my TV Binge Jam. If you love Psychic + Police Detective tropes, too, check out “Love by Premonition” by Holley Trent: https://www.overdrive.com/media/13963... @overdrive #steamylibrarybooks #collectiondevelopment

Now, I couldn’t find this darn title on Amazon for a picture, so I’m leaving you with this similarly themed, but m/m, cover instead

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