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\"anticipated\"<\/p>\n

Farewell, 2021, and good freaking riddance! Sure, I read a ton of good books, but I have a very long (very, very long) list of books I’m looking forward to in 2022 and beyond, and they start releasing tomorrow! If you’re looking for something to preorder to start your reading challenge off on the right foot, here’s my whopping list of 14 books I’m looking forward in January!<\/p>\n

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Digging Up Love – Chandra Blumberg<\/a> <\/strong>(January 4)<\/h4>\n

\"Digging<\/p>\n

From debut author Chandra Blumberg comes a playful, heartfelt romance about chasing your dreams and finding love in the process.<\/b><\/p>\n

Alisha Blake works her magic in the kitchen, creating delectable desserts for her grandfather\u2019s restaurant in rural Illinois. Though Alisha relishes the close relationship she has with her family, she can\u2019t help but dream about opening a cookie shop in Chicago. She may be a small-town baker, but Alisha has big ambitions.<\/p>\n

Then a dinosaur bone turns up in her grandparents\u2019 backyard. When paleontologist Quentin Harris arrives to see the discovery for himself, he\u2019s hoping that the fossil will distract him from a recent painful breakup. Instead, he finds Alisha\u2014and sparks fly. The big-city academic and the hometown baker seem destined for a happily ever after.<\/p>\n

But Alisha is scared to fall in love. And Quentin\u2019s trying to make a name for himself in a competitive field, which gets even more complicated when the press shows up at the dig site. For love to prevail, the two may have to put old bones aside\u2014and focus on the future.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: Cake + dinosaurs! That cover is so adorable, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Ivory Key – Akshaya Raman<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(January 4)<\/h4>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology.<\/b><\/p>\n

Vira is desperate to get out of her mother\u2019s shadow and establish her legacy as a revered queen of Ashoka. But with the country\u2019s only quarry running out of magic\u2013a precious resource that has kept Ashoka safe from conflict\u2013she can barely protect her citizens from the looming threat of war. And if her enemies discover this, they\u2019ll stop at nothing to seize the last of the magic.<\/p>\n

Vira\u2019s only hope is to find a mysterious object of legend: the Ivory Key, rumored to unlock a new source of magic. But in order to infiltrate enemy territory and retrieve it, she must reunite with her siblings, torn apart by the different paths their lives have taken. Each of them has something to gain from finding the Ivory Key\u2013and even more to lose if they fail. Ronak plans to sell it to the highest bidder in exchange for escape from his impending political marriage. Kaleb, falsely accused of assassinating the former maharani needs it to clear his name. And Riya, a runaway who cut all family ties, wants the Key to prove her loyalty to the rebels who want to strip the nobility of its power.<\/p>\n

They must work together to survive the treacherous journey. But with each sibling harboring secrets and their own agendas, the very thing that brought them together could tear apart their family\u2013and their world\u2013for good.Everyone needs to relax. Even mythical creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n

Moira MacNamara cannot stand Levi Abadi, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he\u2019s a literal monster. Who cares that the man can transform into a terrifying beast? The truly bothersome things are how he ambushes her in council meetings and wants to demolish her prime real estate on Lake Galen. Plus, there\u2019s the whole history of his father stealing a precious selkie pelt from her family. Moira will go so far as to enter a dangerous magical competition just to win an argument against the infuriating monster.<\/p>\n

The busybody selkie needs to get out of his way.<\/b><\/p>\n

Levi is barely months from the grand opening of his luxury spa, and he does not need literal duels happening on the vacant property next door. The stubborn selkie owner of the land knows just as well as he does that the ground is steeped in toxic magic, and bad things will continue to happen if no one clears out the evil vibes. Problem is, when Moira comes up with a plan, Levi somehow gets roped in as her assistant. Fine. As long as this means there\u2019s nothing bothering his future customers during their relaxation.<\/p>\n

On the pair\u2019s quest to cleanse the lakeside property, the two mythic enemies find themselves on common ground. Ground they lay down on, roll around on, and maybe lose a few pieces of clothing on. But secrets of the past and new dangers to the town of Folk Haven threaten a fragile romance between the selkie and the sea monster…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: Sophie Gonzales writes amazing books, and\u00a0while I’ll admit that a closeted boy band book doesn’t sound like my cup of tea, I’m willing to take the risk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Swearing at a Sea Monster – Lauren Connolly<\/strong><\/a> (January 5)<\/h4>\n

\"Swearing<\/p>\n

Everyone needs to relax. Even mythical creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n

Moira MacNamara cannot stand Levi Abadi, and it has nothing to do with the fact that he\u2019s a literal monster. Who cares that the man can transform into a terrifying beast? The truly bothersome things are how he ambushes her in council meetings and wants to demolish her prime real estate on Lake Galen. Plus, there\u2019s the whole history of his father stealing a precious selkie pelt from her family. Moira will go so far as to enter a dangerous magical competition just to win an argument against the infuriating monster.<\/p>\n

The busybody selkie needs to get out of his way.<\/b><\/p>\n

Levi is barely months from the grand opening of his luxury spa, and he does not need literal duels happening on the vacant property next door. The stubborn selkie owner of the land knows just as well as he does that the ground is steeped in toxic magic, and bad things will continue to happen if no one clears out the evil vibes. Problem is, when Moira comes up with a plan, Levi somehow gets roped in as her assistant. Fine. As long as this means there\u2019s nothing bothering his future customers during their relaxation.<\/p>\n

On the pair\u2019s quest to cleanse the lakeside property, the two mythic enemies find themselves on common ground. Ground they lay down on, roll around on, and maybe lose a few pieces of clothing on. But secrets of the past and new dangers to the town of Folk Haven threaten a fragile romance between the selkie and the sea monster…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: This is the third (and final?) book in this ridiculously wonderful small-town cozy paranormal romance series, and I can’t wait! All the enemies-to-lovers fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan<\/strong><\/a> (January 11)<\/h4>\n

\"Daughter<\/p>\n

A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang’e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young woman\u2019s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm.<\/b><\/p>\n

Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin\u2019s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.<\/p>\n

Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince.<\/p>\n

To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies across the earth and skies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream\u2014striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.<\/p>\n

Daughter of the Moon Goddess<\/i> begins an enchanting, romantic duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic\u2014where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: That cover is gorgeous! Plus, a duo logy based on Chinese mythology and involving the heroine disguising herself while she falls in love with the prince? Sounds amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Bone Spindle – Leslie Vedder<\/strong><\/a> (January 11)<\/h4>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns<\/i> and All the Stars and Teeth<\/i>. <\/b><\/p>\n

Fi<\/b> is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love.<\/p>\n

Shane<\/b> is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.<\/p>\n

Briar Rose <\/b>is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.<\/p>\n

Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi–until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.<\/p>\n

Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way–not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane’s heart, along with whatever else she’s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.<\/p>\n

Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle<\/i> is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: I didn’t know I wanted an Indiana-Jones-plus-Sorcery-of-Thorns fairy tale YA fantasy, but now that I know it\u00a0exists? Grabby hands!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If I Were a Weapon – Skye Kilaen<\/strong><\/a> (January 11)<\/h4>\n

\"If<\/p>\n

See the future. Set things on fire. Fall in love? A superpowered sci-fi romance.<\/b><\/p>\n

When dying alien ships materialized across the Earth, their nanite infection knocked Deneve Wilder out cold. She woke up with the ability to see the future. Determined to keep anyone from using her visions for evil, she took to the road. Giving up everything was a small price to pay for freedom.<\/p>\n

The ship that hit Jolie Betancourt’s town gave her the power to set things on fire. It was safer to start over in a new city. Then one terrible mistake demonstrated far too clearly that for her, solitude is safer. For everyone.<\/p>\n

So when Deneve shows up after a vision of Jolie being kidnapped, Jolie wants little to do with the frustratingly attractive drifter. Deneve’s surprised by how much she wants to thaw the pretty shopkeeper’s chilly attitude, but the idea of staying in one place sets off her alarm bells.<\/p>\n

If they can’t evade whoever’s abducting people with powers, however, the growing connection they both feel in spite of themselves might be the least of their problems.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: OK, so the\u00a0honest truth: I’ve\u00a0already read an ARC of this book! But! It’s an amazing slow-burn F\/F\u00a0scifi romance with some absolutely fascinating\u00a0<\/strong>world building, so I’m putting this on here to make sure other people know\u00a0about this!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Electric Idol – Katee Robert<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(January 18)<\/h4>\n

\"Electric<\/p>\n

He was the most beautiful man alive.
\nAnd if I wasn’t careful, he was going to be my death.<\/p>\n

*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Psyche and Eros that’s as sinful as it is sweet.*<\/p>\n

In the ultra-modern city of Olympus, there’s always a price to pay. Psyche knew she’d have to face Aphrodite’s ire eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake…or for Aphrodite’s gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow.<\/p>\n

Eros has no problem shedding blood. But when it comes time to take out his latest target, he can’t do it. Confused by his reaction to Psyche, he does the only thing he can think of to keep her safe: he marries her. Psyche vows to make Eros’s life a living hell until they find a way out of this mess. But as lines blur and loyalties shift, she realizes he might take her heart after all…and she’s not sure she can survive the loss.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: The first book in\u00a0this series was pretty amazing, so of course I’m looking forward to Eros and Psyche! Marriage of convenience!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Love & Other Disasters – Anita Kelly<\/strong><\/a> (January 18)<\/h4>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

The first openly nonbinary contestant on America\u2019s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut \u201cthat is both fantastically fun and crack your heart wide open vulnerable.\u201d (Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate)<\/b><\/p>\n

Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chef\u2019s Special. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flying\u2014not quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Still, she’s focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money.<\/p>\n

After announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. They\u2019re there to prove the trolls\u2014including a fellow contestant and their dad\u2014wrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan.<\/p>\n

As London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. Goodbye, guilt about divorce, anxiety about uncertain futures, and stress from transphobia. Hello, hilarious shenanigans on set, wedding crashing, and spontaneous dips into the Pacific. But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and London\u2019s steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchen\u2014and they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: I have a thing for cooking show rom-coms, and this one sounds\u00a0utterly adorable! Plus I’m always about getting more NB rep in romances!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Seven Mercies – Laura Lam & Elizabeth May<\/strong><\/a> (January 25)<\/h4>\n

\"Seven<\/p>\n

The second book in a feminist space opera duology that follows the team of seven rebels who will free the galaxy from the ruthless Tholosian Empire–or die trying.<\/b><\/p>\n

After an ambush leaves the Novantae resistance in tatters, the survivors scatter across the galaxy. Wanted by two great empires, the bounty on any rebel’s head is enough to make a captor filthy rich. And the seven devils? Biggest score of them all. To avoid attacks, the crew of Zelus scavenge for supplies on long-abandoned Tholosian outposts.<\/p>\n

Not long after the remnants of the rebellion settle briefly on Fortuna, Ariadne gets a message with unimaginable consequences: the Oracle has gone rogue. In a planned coup against the Empire’s new ruler, the AI has developed a way of mass programming citizens into mindless drones. The Oracle’s demand is simple: the AI wants One’s daughter back at any cost.<\/p>\n

Time for an Impossible to Infiltrate mission: high chance of death, low chance of success. The devils will have to use their unique skills, no matter the sacrifice, and pair up with old enemies. Their plan? Get to the heart of the Empire. Destroy the Oracle. Burn it all to the ground.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: Seven Devils\u00a0<\/em>was an absolutely delightful sapphic revenge scifi book, and I’m hoping for the\u00a0<\/strong>same vibe from the sequel!<\/b><\/p>\n

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D’Vaughn & Kris Plan a Wedding – Chencia C. Higgins<\/strong><\/a> (January 25)<\/h4>\n

\"D'Vaughn<\/p>\n

D\u2019Vaughn and Kris have six weeks to plan their dream wedding.<\/em><\/p>\n

Their whole relationship is fake.<\/p>\n

Instant I Do<\/em>\u00a0could be Kris Zavala\u2019s big break. She\u2019s right on the cusp of really making it as an influencer, so a stint on reality TV is the perfect chance to elevate her brand. And $100,000 wouldn\u2019t hurt, either.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Vaughn Miller is just trying to break out of her shell. She\u2019s sort of neglected to come out to her mom for years, so a big splashy fake wedding is just the excuse she needs.<\/p>\n

All they have to do is convince their friends and family they\u2019re getting married in six weeks. If anyone guesses they\u2019re not for real, they\u2019re out. Selling their chemistry on camera is surprisingly easy, and it\u2019s still there when no one else is watching, which is an unexpected bonus. Winning this competition is going to be a piece of wedding cake.<\/p>\n

But each week of the competition brings new challenges, and soon the prize money\u2019s not the only thing at stake. A reality show isn\u2019t the best place to create a solid foundation, and their fake wedding might just derail their relationship before it even starts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: That cover is AMAZING! Plus, a fake relationship for a\u00a0reality show? Complete catnip for me! I cannot wait for this one!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An Operative’s Last Stand – Juno Rushdan<\/a> (December 28)<\/h4>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

A kill squad is closing in\u2026
\nNow this team leader must risk everything for answers<\/b><\/p>\n

Barely escaping CIA mercenaries, ex-agent Hunter Wright is after the person he thinks targeted his ops team, Topaz, for treason. Deputy director Kelly Russell is still the one woman he can’t resist, but she believes Hunter went rogue. Now she’s his only shot at getting the answers they need. Can they trust each other enough to save Topaz\u2014and each other?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: I’ve adored this entire series, about the various members of an elite CIA team who’re on the run after a mission gone wrong. This final one stars the lead of the team who, as of the last book, has decided it’s time to stop running\u00a0and start confronting the people who have labeled them traitors. I absolutely can’t wait to see what happens!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Something Fabulous – Alexis Hall<\/a> (January 25)<\/h4>\n

\"Something<\/p>\n

From the acclaimed author of Boyfriend Material<\/i> comes a delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who\u2019s betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamoured of the other.<\/b><\/p>\n

Valentine Layton, the Duke of Malvern, has twin problems: literally.<\/p>\n

It was always his father\u2019s hope that Valentine would marry Miss Arabella Tarleton. But, unfortunately, too many novels at an impressionable age have caused her to grow up\u2026romantic. So romantic that a marriage of convenience will not do and after Valentine\u2019s proposal she flees into the night determined never to set eyes on him again.<\/p>\n

Arabella\u2019s twin brother, Mr. Bonaventure \u201cBonny\u201d Tarleton, has also grown up\u2026romantic. And fully expects Valentine to ride out after Arabella and prove to her that he\u2019s not the cold-hearted cad he seems to be.<\/p>\n

Despite copious misgivings, Valentine finds himself on a pell-mell chase to Dover with Bonny by his side. Bonny is unreasonable, overdramatic, annoying, and\u2026beautiful? And being with him makes Valentine question everything he thought he knew. About himself. About love. Even about which Tarleton he should be pursuing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: I haven’t been much for\u00a0historicals lately, but for Alexis Hall? About a duke falling in love with the wrong twin? Yeah, I’m down for that.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Match with the Demon – Chace Verity<\/a> (January 28)<\/h4>\n

\"Match<\/p>\n

Harrison Hamilton rarely takes risks in his everyday life. Raising a kid by himself has required him to be extra careful at his construction job and with his heart. But with his child off at university, only two hamsters to keep him company at home, and Valentine\u2019s Day looming around the corner, the lonely Canadian dad is ready to take a risk in the world of online dating.<\/p>\n

When he matches with a ludicrously attractive guy named Lazlo who is eager to go out with him, Harrison can hardly believe his luck. His first date with a man, however, does not go the way he expects. Instead of a handsome human, a pleasure demon with tentacles and a strange interest in trash shows up.<\/p>\n

Despite being a little catfished, Harrison finds himself enamored with the demon on a quest to find his true happiness. Lazlo is always down to take risks and charmingly passionate about everything. As they continue going on dates and seeing each other for who they really are, Harrison starts to find himself hoping the answer to the demon\u2019s happiness is a human heart.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: I’ve read Chace’s previous two Demon novellas, and they’ve both been soft yet steamy delights, as well as decidedly Canadian.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Deceived by the Gargoyles – Lillian Lark<\/a> (January 31)<\/h4>\n

\"Deceived<\/p>\n

A curvy librarian looking to start a family, a clan of gargoyles, and the deception that starts it all.<\/b><\/p>\n

My family has always found me lacking. From the way I dress, how I look, to the type of magic I have. My family name is full of pomp and prestige, and I want nothing to do with it.
\nI\u2019m a witch that knows how to set a goal and I have one in mind.<\/p>\n

I want a real family.<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

Dating is a travesty. All the suitors I meet are looking for a connection to the family name I left behind. I need help.
\nEnter the matchmaker. It seems too good to be true that I can give her the list of traits I want in a partner and have my deepest desire answered, but I\u2019m out of options.<\/p>\n

Love comes along in the most unexpected ways.<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

From the very first moment I meet Elliot Bramblewick, I have hope. But he\u2019s tricky.
\nI\u2019m not expecting him to be hiding two other mates. Mates who are as alarmed and intrigued by my presence as I am by theirs.
\nHe thinks I\u2019m a perfect fit for them, but can I open my heart and discard my list long enough to see if this is the family I\u2019m looking for?<\/p>\n

None of my lists and plans prepared me for being courted by three gargoyles.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WHY?: Monster lovers of the world, unite! I’ve read this author’s other books and enjoyed them immensely, so I’m very curious to see how this one turns out!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And that’s my list for the month. What books are you looking forward to?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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