HAPPY FRIDAY!!! IT’S TIME TO READ!! Sooooo… I was wanting to do a whole “mostly only bargain finds” for all of my future “Friday Finds” posts, but then I’m reminded of why I add so many brand new releases on it too. For example, today’s list boasts so many amazing releases that just went live over the last 48 hours from our favorite authors (like Kristen Proby, Elizabeth O’Roark, Chelsea Curto, & Lola Glass, just to name a few), I realized that this had to be a mix of new and super-bargains (p.s. one super-bargain —> I one-clicked SO HARD!!! And another I’ve already read and loved), so yes, this Friday Finds list ROCKS!!!
P.S. OFF TOPIC… Wanna see the CUTEST Holiday Decoration ever? My street/neighborhood goes ALL out for Christmas and the whole street is well… lit up like a Christmas tree. LOL!!! So of course we love to join in on the festivities, and so we have a few “blow ups” inn our front yard, and I just added this cutie to the line up. That polar bear and his silly little penguins really brings joy to the street’s festivities and I’m thrilled to have him.
MY CHRISTMAS YARD DECORATION!!
7.8 FT Christmas Inflatable Polar Bear with Lighted Penguins Decor & LED Lights
I HAVE THIS ONE & HE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THIS & HE’S HUGE!!
“Innovation Design – The cute penguins and is riding a white polar bear to send gifts, and three penguins have different shapes. It looks so funny and cute. Size is 7.9Lx6.2Wx5.4H FT.
Eye-Catching LED Lights – Just plug into an electric outlet, it will work perfectly. MorTime Christmas inflatable polar bear is equipped with built in LED lights. It’s specially enticing in the evening.
Easy Use – The Christmas decoration it has a built-in fan and in only seconds it will be fully inflated. If you don’t use it,just let the air out and fold it, it won’t take up much of your precious space!”
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MY OUTDOOR HAPPY SNOWMEN
Dazzle Bright Snowman Christmas Decorations, 3-Piece Light Up 2D Snowman Family
I HAVE THESE!! —> MY OUTDOOR HAPPY SNOWMEN (they are exactly as pictured)
Night, Internal 50 INCANDESCENT warm white lights create a glowing nighttime display. INCANDESCENT LIGHTS are made of high durability and the energy efficiency material.
HIGH QUALITY: The lighted Snowman family are made of a durable metal frame and covered in plush for a lovely look. Outdoor Lighted Snowman Holiday Displays Suitable size for Christmas indoor home decoration or outside porch, Lawn, yard decoration.
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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND TO READ FOR THE WEEKEND 
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Keeping Score (Moonshot Hockey Book 2) by Rebecca Jenshak <— LIVE!! HOCKEY ROMANCE!! “…I woke up in Vegas with hazy memories of the night before and the hottest hockey player alive wrapped around me. Some people come to the city of sin for gambling and partying—I did one better and left as Mrs. Travis Bennett. My annoyingly handsome and charming neighbor has been asking me out for weeks. After nearly costing me my gymnastics career, I’ve tried to stay far away from the hot, cocky hockey player. And now I’m legally bound to him. When the media gets wind of our whirlwind romance, we agree to stay married until my season starts to avoid a PR nightmare…”
My Favorite Fake Romance (The Favorites Book 3) by Elizabeth O’Roark <— LIVE!! FAKE RELATIONSHIP!! “…Faking it never felt this good. Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother. The guy who broke her heart once already. He’ll help make her ex jealous…All she has to do is help him drive his grandmother across several states to the wedding. Easy. But the fake relationship is starting to feel real...”
FAKE RELATIONSHIP!!
My Favorite Fake Romance (The Favorites Book 3)
FAKE RELATIONSHIP!!
“Faking it never felt this good.
Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother. The guy who broke her heart once already.
He’ll help make her ex jealous…All she has to do is help him drive his grandmother across several states to the wedding. Easy. But the fake relationship is starting to feel real…”
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What a Duke Dares (Sons of Sin Book 3) by Anna Campbell <– SUPER-BARGAIN HISTORICAL ROMANCE!! “…What woman in her right mind would say no to marrying the dashing Duke of Sedgemoor? Miss Penelope Thorne, that’s who. She’s known Camden Rothermere since they were children—and she also knows she’d bring nothing but scandal to his name. Cam can hardly believe Penelope turned down his proposal. But if she wants to run off to the Continent and set the rumor mill ablaze, he can’t stop her. Then her brother’s dying request sends him to bring home the one woman he thought he’d finally gotten over…”
The Flirting Game (Love and Hockey Book 6) by Lauren Blakely <— LIVE!! HOCKEY STAR NEIGHBOR ROMANCE!! FAKE RELATIONSHIP TO MAKE HER EX JEALOUS! “...Revenge was the plan. Falling for the hockey star next door wasn’t. My new neighbor is a hot, grumpy hockey player who works out shirtless on his porch every morning. But it’s not technically spying if I just happen to be on my patio at the same time … right? Imagine my surprise when the sexy grouch turns out to be the client who just hired me to redecorate the house he’s giving his mom. What’s a ray of sunshine like me to do? Pretend I’ve never noticed his abs while we pick out furniture—since I’d never date a client. And Ford’s made it clear this is his final season, and he wants zero distractions…”
Funny You Should Ask: A Novel by Elissa Sussman <— SUPER-SALE!!! CELEBRITY ROMANCE RECENT RELEASE & WE HAVE FEEDBACK! SO MUCH LOVE FOR IT!!!
Michele G: I’m weighing in on Funny You Should Ask that just released today. I read an ARC and absolutely LOVED it. Don’t be swayed by the cover…it’s ehhh, but the book was really good!
Harper: Good to know! It will be my next read.
Mony: on my TBR…look like a good story!
Ana: Just finished ‘funny you should ask’ loved it, got me out of a book slump
CELEBRITY ROMANCE SALE ALERT!!!
Funny You Should Ask: A Novel
CELEBRITY ROMANCE!! —> SO MUCH LOVE FOR THIS ONE & IT’S ON SALE TODAY!!
Michele G: absolutely LOVED it. Don’t be swayed by the cover…it’s ehhh, but the book was really good!
Ana: Just finished ‘funny you should ask’ loved it, got me out of a book slump
Stacy: Thanks to everyone who recommended Funny You Should Ask! I really enjoyed it but would have definitely skipped past it because of the cover.
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Single Chance: A Single Dad Small Town Romance (Single Dads of Dragonfly Lake Book 3) by Amy Knupp <— SUPER-BARGAIN!! SMALL TOWN ROMANCE & AN OOOPS BABY!! “…Having a one-night stand with a sexy, older stranger was not part of my plan. All I wanted out of this small town was a place to recover. A fresh start. Maybe even a little New Year’s Eve fun. I had no way of knowing my hot hookup would be my new co-worker. Or that I was actually way more fertile than I’d been led to believe…”
Sin Bin (D.C. Stars Book 5) by Chelsea Curto <— LIVE!!! THE FIGURE SKATER & THE HOCKEY STAR “...Brody Saunders is the best coach in the NHL. Grumpy, menacing and with two Stanley Cups under his belt as the head coach of the DC Stars, the last thing he should be doing is hooking up with his player’s younger sister. After the night of their one night stand almost ends in tragedy, he pulls away, vowing to pretend like their rendezvous ever happened. Hannah Everett is a world champion figure skater who doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life. When she acknowledges she’s burnt out with the sport she’s spent her whole life doing, she realizes she needs all the help she can get to find herself, and her love of skating, again. What starts as an agreement for Hannah to coach Brody’s daughter for the figure skating season, quickly turns into something more...”
LIVE!!! THE FIGURE SKATER & THE HOCKEY STAR!!
Sin Bin (D.C. Stars Book 5)
LIVE!!! THE FIGURE SKATER & THE HOCKEY STAR!!
“...Brody Saunders is the best coach in the NHL. Grumpy, menacing and with two Stanley Cups under his belt as the head coach of the DC Stars, the last thing he should be doing is hooking up with his player’s younger sister. After the night of their one night stand almost ends in tragedy, he pulls away, vowing to pretend like their rendezvous ever happened.
Hannah Everett is a world champion figure skater who doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life. When she acknowledges she’s burnt out with the sport she’s spent her whole life doing, she realizes she needs all the help she can get...”
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SUPER-BARGAIN!! HE’S LOOKING FOR A WIFE!
The Rosie Project: A Novel (Don Tillman Book 1)
SUPER-BARGAIN!! HE’S LOOKING FOR A WIFE! P.S. I READ THIS ONE!! Here’s —> my book review.
“...The art of love is never a science: Meet Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially inept professor of genetics, who’s decided it’s time he found a wife. In the orderly, evidence-based manner with which Don approaches all things, he designs the Wife Project to find his perfect partner: a sixteen-page, scientifically valid survey to filter out the drinkers, the smokers, the late arrivers.
Rosie Jarman possesses all these qualities. Don easily disqualifies her as a candidate for The Wife Project (even if she is “quite intelligent for a barmaid”). But Don is intrigued by Rosie’s own quest to identify her biological father…”
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Dangerous (Wolf Ranch Book 10) by Renee Rose & Vanessa Vale <— LIVE!! SHIFTER ROMANCE!! THE HUMAN IS HIS MATE!! “...I live alone on the mountain for a reason. I’m dangerous—too strong, too aggressive, too close to feral. But then she shows up—with sweet curves, sultry voice, and a scent that drives my wolf insane. A gorgeous human, pouring drinks at Cody’s Saloon and hiding a shattered past behind her smile. I know the second I scent her—she’s mine. My mate. The one I was made for. My wolf surges to claim her. But she’s just escaped a controlling ex who tried to silence her music, her voice, her very soul. My alpha instincts are everything she fears–I’m possessive. Dominant. Overwhelming. And she’s terrified of losing her freedom again…”
Craving Revenge (Kings Of Mafia) by Michelle Heard <— LIVE!! MAFIA & YAKUZA ROMANCE!! “...For years, I’ve been groomed to be my brother’s shadow. To protect my father’s heir, who will one day take over from him as the Kumichō of the Yakuza, I’m forced to dress and act like a man when I’m out in public. The ruse works, and when I’m grabbed off the street by the Sicilian mafia, I’m in for a world of pain. Augusto Vitale, a ruthless and unforgiving capo, wants revenge for what the Yakuza did to his younger brother, and I’m the one paying in blood. That’s until Augusto realizes I’m a woman and I’m set free. I think it’s the last I’ll ever see of him, but then my father comes up with a plan that will ensure I live the rest of my life in hell...”
LIVE!! MAFIA & YAKUZA ROMANCE!!
Craving Revenge (Kings Of Mafia)
LIVE!! MAFIA & YAKUZA ROMANCE!!
“...For years, I’ve been groomed to be my brother’s shadow. To protect my father’s heir, who will one day take over from him as the Kumichō of the Yakuza, I’m forced to dress and act like a man when I’m out in public. The ruse works, and when I’m grabbed off the street by the Sicilian mafia, I’m in for a world of pain.
Augusto Vitale, a ruthless and unforgiving capo, wants revenge for what the Yakuza did to his younger brother, and I’m the one paying in blood. That’s until Augusto realizes I’m a woman and I’m set free. I think it’s the last I’ll ever see of him, but then my father comes up with a plan that will ensure I live the rest of my life in hell...”
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FEATURING BLAY & QHUINN!!
A Warm Heart in Winter: A Caldwell Christmas (The Black Dagger Brotherhood World)
SUPER-BARGAIN!! J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers.
“…Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s most iconic couples, Blay and Qhuinn find themselves looking forward to their official mating ceremony. When tragedy strikes just before the happy event, all hope seems lost—and everyone in the Black Dagger Brotherhood rallies around the two of them...”
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Where You Belong: A Small Town, Second Chance Romance (The Blackwells of Montana Book 5) by Kristen Proby <— LIVE!! SMALL TOWN ROMANCE “…Coming home to Bitterroot Valley might have been a mistake. Just because I grew up here doesn’t mean I belong here. Honestly, I’ve never felt like I belong anywhere. But once I was finally free from the man who lied and controlled me, I knew I needed to be in Montana. My new restaurant, Sage & Citrus, is a big hit, and I’m making friends. But more importantly, Brooks is here. I know he doesn’t want me, but having him nearby is a balm to my jagged heart. The more I see him, the more I’m reminded that Brooks Blackwell is my soulmate...”
SERIES FINALE!!
Where You Belong: A Small Town, Second Chance Romance (The Blackwells of Montana Book 5)
LIVE!!! SERIES FINALE!!
“…Coming home to Bitterroot Valley might have been a mistake. Just because I grew up here doesn’t mean I belong here. Honestly, I’ve never felt like I belong anywhere. But once I was finally free from the man who lied and controlled me, I knew I needed to be in Montana. My new restaurant, Sage & Citrus, is a big hit, and I’m making friends.
But more importantly, Brooks is here. I know he doesn’t want me, but having him nearby is a balm to my jagged heart. The more I see him, the more I’m reminded that Brooks Blackwell is my soulmate...”
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Dreamland: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks <— SUPER-BARGAIN & I ONE-CLICKED IT SO HARD!!! HOLY MOLY BLURB JOLT! “#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A twist you won’t see coming. A love story you’ll never forget. ...After fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, Tommie, Beverly is attempting to create a new life for them in a small town off the beaten track. Despite their newfound freedom, Beverly is constantly on guard: she creates a fake backstory, wears a disguise around town, and buries herself in DIY projects to stave off anxiety. But her stress only rises when Tommie insists he’d been hearing someone walking on the roof and calling his name late at night. With money running out and danger seemingly around every corner, she makes a desperate decision that will rewrite everything she knows to be true. . . . Meanwhile, Colby Mills is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind. A failed musician, he now heads a small family farm in North Carolina. Seeking a rare break from his duties at home, he spontaneously takes a gig playing in a bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee—and his whole life is turned upside-down…”
SHE ESCAPED HER HUSBAND…
Dreamland: A Novel
SUPER-BARGAIN & I ONE-CLICKED IT SO HARD!!! HOLY MOLY BLURB JOLT!
“#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A twist you won’t see coming. A love story you’ll never forget.”
“...After fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, Tommie, Beverly is attempting to create a new life for them in a small town off the beaten track. Despite their newfound freedom, Beverly is constantly on guard: she creates a fake backstory, wears a disguise around town, and buries herself in DIY projects to stave off anxiety. But her stress only rises when Tommie insists he’d been hearing someone walking on the roof and calling his name late at night. With money running out and danger seemingly around every corner, she makes a desperate decision that will rewrite everything she knows to be true. . . .
Meanwhile, Colby Mills is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind. A failed musician, he now heads a small family farm in North Carolina. Seeking a rare break from his duties at home, he spontaneously takes a gig playing in a bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee—and his whole life is turned upside-down…”
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The Friendly Girl’s Guide to Mating with a Werewolf (Mate Hunted Book 4) by Lola Glass <— LIVE!! SHIFTER ROMANCE!! “…I brought my friend’s housewarming present to the wrong place. A grumpy werewolf answered the door, and shifted into a massive wolf. Apparently, we’re mates. And apparently, my mate doesn’t like cake. Who doesn’t like cake? Sugary goodness aside, he’s bitter and jaded. I’m… well, the opposite. So when he says he doesn’t want to be with me, I give him space. But for some reason, he can’t stay away. He wants me more than he wants to, and as long as he’s treating me right, I’m not going to turn him away...”
LIVE!! SHIFTER ROMANCE!!
The Friendly Girl’s Guide to Mating with a Werewolf (Mate Hunted Book 4)
LIVE!! SHIFTER ROMANCE!!
“…I brought my friend’s housewarming present to the wrong place. A grumpy werewolf answered the door, and shifted into a massive wolf. Apparently, we’re mates. And apparently, my mate doesn’t like cake. Who doesn’t like cake? Sugary goodness aside, he’s bitter and jaded.
I’m… well, the opposite. So when he says he doesn’t want to be with me, I give him space. But for some reason, he can’t stay away. He wants me more than he wants to, and as long as he’s treating me right, I’m not going to turn him away...”
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SERIES FINALE!!
Where You Belong: The Blackwells of Montana, #5
SMALL TOWN ROMANCE SERIES FINALE!!
“From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the final installment of the Blackwells of Montana series, Where You Belong, a small-town, second-chance romance set in Bitterroot Valley!”
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LIVE!! SHIFTER ROMANCE!!
Dangerous: Wolf Ranch, Book 10
LIVE!! SHIFTER ROMANCE!! THE HUMAN IS HIS MATE!!
“...I live alone on the mountain for a reason. I’m dangerous—too strong, too aggressive, too close to feral. But then she shows up—with sweet curves, sultry voice, and a scent that drives my wolf insane. A gorgeous human, pouring drinks at Cody’s Saloon and hiding a shattered past behind her smile. I know the second I scent her—she’s mine. My mate. The one I was made for. My wolf surges to claim her.
But she’s just escaped a controlling ex who tried to silence her music, her voice, her very soul. My alpha instincts are everything she fears–I’m possessive. Dominant. Overwhelming. And she’s terrified of losing her freedom again…”
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➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- A Witch For Mr. Bell (Witches of Christmas Grove Book 7) by Deanna Chase – December 15 2025
- Just a Little Desire (A Sterling Family Crossover Novel Book 2) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde – December 16 2025
- Truth and Tinsel: A Marriage In Crisis Romance by Maya Alden | Dec 17, 2025
- My First Mistake by Sadie Kincaid | Dec 18, 2025
- Shifted Fate: Book Four (Broken Luna Series 4) by Alicia S. Rivers – December 24 2025
- State of Preservation, A First Family Novel (First Family Series Book 10) by Marie Force – December 25 2025
- King of Corruption: Dark, Mafia, Steamy Romance (Kings of Las Vegas Book 4) by Tammy Andresen – December 26 2025
- Sweet Deception: A Forced Proximity Mafia Romance (Irish Kings Book 4) by Renee Parker – December 30 2025
- Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry – December 30 2025
- You Can Scream (A Laurel Snow Thriller) by Rebecca Zanetti – December 30 2025
- Code Blue (Sisterhood Book 37) by Fern Michaels – December 30 2025
- Wish (Men of Inked Sinners Book 4) by Chelle Bliss | Dec 30, 2025
- Darkening Truth (Black Onyx Academy) Book 4 by Nikita Parmenter – December 31 2025
- Damaged Mogul (The Billionaire Moguls) by Scarlett Avery – December 31 2025
- THE MOON RAVEN by Grace Draven – December 31 2025
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