Saturday, October 3, 2026

The Cowboy's Christmas Twins by Melinda Curtis

 


A charming story of a second chance for an injured rodeo cowboy and the woman he left behind. Colt was gone for eight years running from fear of disappointing Josie. Unknown to him, she gave birth to twins, his sons. He has the opportunity to mend fences, know his boys, and love Josie. But, his fears keep him trapped in his mind.



Thursday, October 1, 2026

Solar Eclipse of the Heart by Kate Robb

 


I absolutely adored this rather magical story. It has a leather jacket that transforms a young woman from grief to love as each time she puts it on, she is transported to an event in another’s memory. The events tell the jacket’s story-from belonging to her deceased uncle to being in the possession of a musician. The musician is her new roommate and love blooms. Love and fate meet for a delightful story.



A Beautiful Mistake by Katie Quinn

 


Margot, pregnant at sixteen by twenty-one year old rock musician Sid, marries him and begins a life of tumult. In and out of their family, Sid struck me as an immature man while Margot faces raising five girls alone. She tries her best to be attuned to the girls, failing due to her own inability to let go of Sid.

This book bored me, hard as I tried to connect with the characters and plot. It began interestingly but lost my attention as it went on. I did not feel compassion nor sympathy for the characters. 






Sunday, September 27, 2026

LoveStruck by Andi Epimoni


A magical and captivating novel of love lost and of love gone wrong. The story of a mistaken love arrow bringing the wrong people together and of the strange break up of an archer (a Cupid) and a breaker (one who breaks up couples) blend together to create an engaging story. 



 

The Herbalist by Heather Morrison

 


A small English town becomes the healing home for a university historian after her beloved granny's death and the unexpected end to her engagement. She engages with the elder herbalist healer in the town who teaches her the recipes for healing. New love also finds her but her life in New York poses questions for her to answer.


Friday, September 25, 2026

The Other Side of Starting Over by Mara Williams

 


Brilliant novel that relates the struggles of a mother of twins navigating life a year after her husband’s tragic death. Monkey wrenches are thrown at her from many angles, complicating her need to protect her twins while her heart grapples with deceit and lies.



An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister

 


Great book Very interesting and engaging premise of two academics and their long, argumentative career relationship. The fake marriage is written with flavor and flair. Characters are well defined and captivating.