No longer only reserved for children, coloring books are now a booming category for all ages and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Whether you are interested in nature, fairy tales, animals, fantasy or mandalas, there are so many new coloring books for you to get lost in. If you want to make your day a little more colorful, check out these new adult coloring books below! Enjoy!
Fairy Tales and Literature
Animals & Nature
Mandalas & Design
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I am so excited to be here today! Thanks for having me over to talk about Blade, my story in the Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology, and the Homes for Troops charity that sales of the anthology will go to support!
First, let me warn you about Blade. If you like beta heroes, wimpy heroines, closed door sexy times, and boring plots then this is NOT the book for you. Nope. Just skip it in the anthology.
*Counts to 10*
Okay, are all those people gone? Good! Let me tell you about Blade.
Bad girl Gillie Pike has gone straight, but someone with a lot of money wants to bring her out of retirement to steal the championship Cup and make sure it's found in Cajun Rage’s star goalie Flynn Kazakov's possession. They call him Crazy-kov for a reason and nothing makes him more nuts than his best friend’s sexy little sister who swears she’s the only one who can keep him out of jail and on the ice. It’s a fun, fast-paced, sexy second chance love story with an almost kidnapping, betrayal and blueberry beer. In other words, it’s all the things I love in a romance and I hope you do too!
But what’s even better than reading a hot, sexy romance like Blade? If by reading that story you’re helping people in real life. That’s the case with Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology, which includes Blade. Twenty percent of all royalties earned from the anthology will go to Homes for Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds mortgage-free, specially-adapted homes nationwide for severely injured veterans.
“Most of these veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),” Home for Troops states. “These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar has gone directly to our program services for veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives.”
Wow, right? I’m so proud to be a part of Hot on Ice, not just because it’s 18 hot hockey stories by some of my favorite romance authors, but also because it’s raising money for such a worthy charity. Now that’s what I call great reading for a great cause!
Are you on the lookout for some exciting new books to get lost in? Have some free time to explore the latest from bestselling authors? Then this week is an exciting one for you, with so many amazing new book releases on offer. 18 bestselling romance authors have joined forces to help raise money for the charity Homes for our Troops, with the steamy Hot On Ice collection. Other popular romance authors Brenda Novak, Lora Leigh and Christine Feehan also have new novels to dive into. But it's not just the romance genre with buzzy books launching, with new reads from authors like Melinda Mullet, Debbie Macomber, John Scalzi, Jade Summer and more! Check out all the new book releases below and enjoy!
The Man Booker International Prize Longlist for 2017 has just been announced, which celebrates some of the finest works of translated fiction from around the world.
The prestigious prize is awarded to either a novel or short-story collection that has been translated into English and sold in the UK. The winner gets a prize of £50,000, which is split evenly between the author and the translator. Out of 126 entries, the panel of five judges selected 13 titles for the longlist.
The shortlist of six books will be announced on 20 April and the winner will be selected on 14 June at a formal dinner at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
What can you tell us about your new release, Made of Steel?
Made of Steel is the first book in my brand new series. It's a romance-meets-suspense superhero novel. The main character has just entered the witness protection program. She is forced to hide behind the mask of her new identity and easily finds a connection with the New York City vigilante - the only other person who knows how it feels to hide his true self. But her past refuses to stay in the past. The clock is ticking and it's only a matter of time before the darkness tries to swallow her whole. It'll make your heart race in more ways than one
If you were a teacher, what book would you assign to your class?
I would tell them to read a book that they actually enjoy. Being forced to read a book that you don't actually like doesn't do anyone any good. It just makes kids hate reading. But if I really had to choose...I'd say Harry Potter. It's one of those books that has a little something for everyone. And who doesn't like a little magic?
Which books would we be surprised to find on your shelves?
I absolutely love a good mystery novel. Harlan Coben novels take up a noticeable amount of shelf space. The most surprising thing might be that I barely have any romance novels on my shelf.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An ice cream truck. I know what you're thinking...what? The actual truck that carries ice cream? I don't know how to explain this one. But when I did a project about myself in kindergarten, I wrote that I wanted to be an ice cream truck and I've never been able to live it down. I blame it on my obsession with ice cream. I'm a weirdo, what can I say?
BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?
I've been thinking a lot about this because of Made of Steel. I think it would be super awesome to be able to freeze time for everyone but myself. It's like being invisible only better...no one can see you plus you have more time. Two for one? I'll take it! If I could just freeze time, write my book all day, unfreeze it and relax I'd be one happy camper.
How do you like to spend a rainy day?
Writing, of course! But that's a silly answer. I spend almost all my time writing. It drives my fiancé crazy. If you were forcing me to relax though, you'd just have to sit me down in front of a TV show that makes me laugh and cry. Give me all the feels and I'll be totally engrossed for hours. Or days. Don't judge me.
What scene in Made of Steele was your favorite to write?
Definitely the ending. The whole book is culminating to this exciting point, and the result is the perfect explosion. Boom. Don't worry...there is no bomb. Although, wouldn't that be a fun ending? Boom...everyone's gone. The end. Is that what's going to happen in Game of Thrones? I kind of feel like it is...
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
Not really, but I've always loved the quote - "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you'll land among the stars." Trying your best is always worth it.
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Explosions, car chases and heroes vs villains aren't just reserved for the latest suspense and thriller novels. There's also plenty of fireworks in the romance genre, with the fiery chemistry between protagonists and action-packed storylines. If you like your love stories to be a little more adventurous, check out our list of books to read if you like action romances!
Release Date: March 13, 2017
My name is Summer Brookes and I had my whole life figured out. But even though I fell in love with a prince, my life wasn't meant to be a fairy tale. Everything was taken away from me. After ten years of pain and torture I am free. But I'm not the girl I used to be. I now live amongst the villains and I have a darkness inside I can't escape. The only one tht could possibly understand is someone who knows what it's like to hide in the shadows. Someone who also lives behind a mask. The only thing I know for sure is somebody is watching me and I hope it isn't my past catching up with me.
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Release Date: March 7, 2017
Joe is the last unattached member of the Kelly Group International (KGI). He is ready to risk his life for a mission's success, but when it comes to love, he keeps his distance. He's quite content in watching his brothers become domesticated. Zoe's had her fair share of heartbreak in her life and she's determined to start over with a completely new identity. But when she meets Joe Kelly , his gorgeous smile and tender words weaken her resolve to never risk her heart again. When the secrets of Zoe's past resurface and threaten to tear them apart, Joe will put everything on the line.
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Release Date: March 7, 2017
Feline shifter Dreya Clark feels like she's dodged a bulet when she's escorted from a police interrogation by two secret agents. When she finds out she's being recruited for her shifter abilities by the Department of Covert Operations, she suddenly misses the hot cop with the piercing gaze. Detective Braden Hayes has been chasing the smart-mouthed cat burglar for years and when she's taken away, he knows the game of cat and mouse has turned serious.
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Release Date: March 28, 2017
Alpha Security operative Trey Hanson is ready to settle down. When he meets a gorgeous blonde in a bar, he thinks he has finally met the one. The connection between them is off the charts, but their night together ends in a hail of gunfire. As the chaos unfolds, she dissappears and Trey makes it his mission to track her down. What started as a personal mission then turns to business as he learns she's his next assignment.
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Release Date: February 14, 2017
Jersula Ikera was assigned to Earth by the Alliance Council to resolve the upheaval caused by the last ambassador. She's fought hard to be where she is, and while she isn't pleased to be liaising with humans, she will do her best to help rebuild the world its inhabitants have destroyed. What she didn't anticipate was her reaction to the hardheaded human Destin Parks. The man she has been assigned to work with really gets under her skin and ignites a flame inside her is quite alarming, mystifying, and leaves her questioning her own sanity.
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Release Date: January 31, 2017
Luke Brody had heard the name before. M. Cassidy was a novice bounty hunter working Seattle and was seeing more success than a newcomer should expect. What Luke didn't expect was the dark curls, sparkly top and impressive cleavage. It definitely was not what he had pictured. Emma Cassidy had always idolized Luke Brodie, the bounty hunter that could bring in anyone. But if he gets too close to her fight with Rudy Vance, he will find out just how ferocious she can be.
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Looking for more steamy romances? Check out our lists on New Billionaire Romance Novels, Audrey Carlan, Cat Johnson, and J.S. Scott.
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Now is the perfect time to grab some great new book releases, curl up on the couch and relax with your new favorite read. The romance genre has a plethora of exciting releases including the latest from Ivy Smoak, Kendall Ryan and Susan Stoker. Looking for something with a little more mystery and suspense? Then check out new releases books from Chevy Stevens, Clive Cussler and Jacqueline Winspear. If you want to stock up on some new adult coloring books as well, then take a look at the latest from bestselling artist Jade Summer. These are just some of the amazing authors with new books this week, check out our full list below. Happy reading!
Finished your last book and need a new book to dive into? Then look no further as this week there are a host of new book releases. Follow the clues to exciting new mysteries from the like of Kay Hooper and Laura Childs. Swoon over the latest romances from popular authors including J. S. Scott and Maya Banks. You can also explore new releases from bestselling authors Danielle Steel, Moshin Hamid and Anne Bishop.
What can you tell us about your new release, Under the Bleachers?
Under the Bleachers is a Contemporary Sports Romance about navigating the crossroads of life and letting go of the past in order to give everything to your future. This is an emotionally beautiful romance with a deeply woven plot and fun characters who are also flawed. Monica Stevens welcomes casual distractions—specifically chocolate, fashion, and boys—until a night of innocent banter with Seattle’s sexy football star complicates everything. To have a future, we must first deal with our pasts. But what if the two are connected? Readers will fall in love with Monica’s sassiness and swoon over Zachary’s sweet vulnerability. This novel is a standalone with secondary characters from Up in the Treehouse. You do not need to read Up in the Treehouse prior to reading Under the Bleachers.
What is the last book you read?
I’m between books right now. I finished A Thousand Letters by Staci Hart and loved every second of it. Pure poetry. It’s one of those intensely emotional stories that you honestly can’t put down. I highly recommend it. I’ve got an ARC of Ginger Scott’s A Boy Like You overheating my Kindle right now. I can’t wait to devour it in one sitting like I usually do with her books!
You're hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?
Hardest choice ever! Always Colleen Hoover. I just love her brain and would love to have a casual chat with her. Nicholas Sparks, of course, because everyone knows he’s been a huge inspiration to me as a writer. And my soul sister (at least I’m convinced she is), Anna Kendrick! I haven’t read Scrappy Little Nobody yet but I’m sure it’s amazing.
What fictional literary world would you most like to visit?
Some of my best reading memories as a child were spent reading Sweet Valley High with my best friend, Tasha. It’s her fault I love books, by the way. But I just wanted to be part of the Sweet Valley gang, hang out at the Dairy Burger, and fall in love with Todd, Ken, or even Bruce. Ha!
What's your spirit animal?
Apparently, I’m a bee! Typically, I’m not a fan of bees, but in this case, I’ll let it slide ;). Basically, if someone tells me I can’t achieve something, or if I can sense their doubt, it only makes me more determined. I also love helping others realize and go for their dreams! Under the Bleachers is about realizing your dreams too, but you have to be open to finding them and ready to work hard.
How do you like to spend a rainy day?
A rainy day is the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book or watch a movie with my son. We’re all about popcorn—anytime, anywhere—and our current favorite movie is Trolls!
What scene in Under the Bleachers was your favorite to write?
Under the Bleachers has been my favorite book to write so far, but also my most challenging. The characters are fun and share ridiculous banter, but there are hidden layers of issues that I had to sort through to tell this story. A lot of it had to be told subtly because that’s just who these characters are. But there is a “mudding” scene that is your not-so-typical date, and the perfect moment to see their chemistry together and what could be.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
When I first decided to share my love for writing with the world, there was a quote I found that inspired me to move forward. Now, I share it with others and hope that they will find the courage to let go of the fear and live their dreams too. “Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings.”
K.K. Allen is the author of the new book Under the Bleachers.
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What can you tell us about your new release, Wait for It?
Wait for It is about Tiffany and Blake, two characters readers met in Everything I Left Unsaid and The Truth About Him. I really wanted to play with the idea of Blake believing the worst about Tiffany and trying to keep her in a box by getting her all wrong and then finding out what she’s really like and having to seriously grovel. I also really wanted to show Tiffany pulling herself out of a horrible situation by any means necessary. They keep meeting each other under the worst circumstances and I feel like when the really see each other - they both start to change in exciting and meaningful ways. Tiffany also has kids which are always fun to write. I love romances with kids.
What's the last book you read?
Vicious by LJ Shen, The Bride by S. Doyle (An ARC. Oh my lord! Watch for this one in March), and Queen of the Tearling.
Who is your favorite fictional character from literature?
I’ve always maintained that I’m a writer because of Emily from the Emily of New Moons books by LM Montgomery. I’m also a serious sucker for the Black Dagger Brotherhood heroes!
You're hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - For the laughs
Elizabeth Lowell - Because her books were such a big deal to me and I would lose my marbles.
Joshilyn Jackson - Her books are my very favorite and I think she'd be an amazing dinner party guest.
What's on your writing desk?
Well, it’s been taken over by my kids so at the moment it’s covered in nerf gun bullets, candy wrappers and about seven thousand sketches of animals.
BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?
Instant Dinner. Beautiful healthy food arrives with a wave of my wand or a flick of my wrist or whatever and my whole family loves it and doesn’t argue with me and eats it all with just enough leftovers for my lunch the next day.
What scene in Wait for It was your favorite to write?
The sex scenes have a really fun progression and the second one between them - Blake offers Tiffany money and it’s hot and twisted and wrong in a lot of ways, but right, too. At least for them.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
Always kindness.
M. O'Keefe is the author of the new book Wait for It.
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