Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Not Your Crush's Cauldron by April Asher

 


A passionate romance finally overtakes Guardian Angel Bax and witch Olivia. He is risking everything when Olivia becomes his assignment and he loves all the time they spend together. Somewhere danger lurks for Olivia and Bax is determined to  stick to her like glue. A spicy and fun story.



The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves

 


A truly wonderful and touching novel telling of two people dealing with grief and finding the help they needed in each other. Marshall is grieving the younger brother he lost in a tragic manner. Wren’s fiance was killed in a car crash and she learned of his deception-one that is deep and terrible. Wren and Marshall meet while geocaching, choose to partner up, and something special develops between them. But their journeys to wellness are not over as they forge ahead to come to terms with their losses.



The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen

 


It is a long reading journey to get to the end of the book but each step is an integral part of the story. Searching for the origins of an heirloom engagement ring causes Shea to travel to Europe to hunt down the original owners. Driven by superstition, she leaves behind her fiance in her desperate pursuit and gambles on her engagement. The journey leads her to analyze her inner feelings about love, marriage, and forevers. A wonderful novel.



The Christmas Cottage by Jane Porter

 


Christmas at Langley Park brings Ella and Baird back into each other’s company with the sparks flying all around. A kiss at her sister's wedding speared their hearts but he was unwilling to accept it. Face to face, the chemistry is ever present in a love by Christmas captivating story.



Tuesday, November 21, 2023

A Merry Bramble Christmas by CJ Carmichael

 


A runaway bride and a man looking for his adopted half-sister meet at Marietta's Bramble House B&B the week before Christmas. She left her home in Denver to get away from a mistake wedding and overbearing relatives. He recently learned of his half-sister. As they maneuver through the trials they face, they find companionship in each other. A loving and delightful story.



When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stern

 


An engaging and funny story. The writing is fun and different as you delve into the minds of the characters. It is captivating to read the exchanges between Alfie and Mabel. The flow is sometimes confusing but always delightful.
I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wild Life by Opel Wei

 


Such a very cute story with spice. Zoey Fong has The Plan for her career even though she has been hating it. Davy Hsieh is trying to get a wildlife sanctuary started on his island off Vancouver, BC. They meet when Davy is looking for a professor at Zoey’s lab. In a mixup he ends up with Zoey’s precious slide and the craziness, fun, and love begin. Anxiety is a part of the story and it is dealt with well.



Saturday, November 18, 2023

The Magic All Around by Jennifer Moorman

 


An enchanting story of magic swirling around family secrets, doubts, and love. The will of Lillith, Mattie’s mother and Penelope’s sister, is full of riddles that baffle Mattie and Penelope. It draws them to analyze their choices and face a different reality. Along the way, Mattie reconnects with Jonathan-a boy she dreamed of long ago, now a man. Is everything that happens a coincidence or something magically orchestrated by Lillith? A truly bewitching novel.



Til There Was You by Lindsay Hammeroff

 


Delectable story of a meant to be love waylaid by careers, fears, and insecurities. The story of Lexi and Jake is filled with delightful ups and disparaging downs as they try to navigate a relationship.




The Takeover by Cara Tamaguchi

 


Battling and competition were a way of life to Nami and Jae when they were in high school. Years later, Jae is representing his company in a buyout deal for Nami’s company. Let the barbs begin! With all their interactions, foes become lovers but the stakes are high in this catchy, delightful novel.



Even If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn

 


A touching young romance that develops over time and will captivate you on many levels. The burdens of one character blend with the grief of another to create a story of friendship, trust, and love.



Tuesday, November 14, 2023

A Little Highland Magic by Gerri Russell

 


Aria and Graeme, warriors and protectors of the Macleods, destined to love and fight together, face the most treacherous journey. They are to travel to Fairyland to bring back lost kidnapped Kieran Macleod. Aria and Graeme along with her half sister, Giles, face dangers and ultimately must come face to face with Oberon, fairy king. a truly magical and enchanting story loaded with romance.



The French Affair by Teresa Howes

 


Nazi occupied Dijon, France. A French woman British spy tasked with eliminating the German spy she outed. Tension radiates from every page as the story progresses. Lives in danger or lost. Love found among the ruins of life in Dijon. Thrilling.



Monday, November 13, 2023

Merry Little Heartbreak by Stella Holt

 


A second chance is Drake’s aim when he reconnects with Margo. Sparks fly all over the place but there is a well of hurt from their past in Margo’s heart. Drake is persistent in pursuing her and as she faces her feelings, there is much to gain or lose. 



Thursday, November 9, 2023

An Angel for Christmas by Lara Van Hulzen

 


There is something in the Silver Bay air that brings people together in love. Garrett and Angelica are not immune to it and the romance vibe of the town captures them in its hold. Add in Garrett’s adorable daughter Lia and the combination forms a delightful story.



Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Billionaire Cowgirl's Christmas by Kris Bock

 


I really enjoyed this story of love finding its way to another couple. Ava is a lovely, caring woman who raised four fine sons after her husband’s death. Not one to really think about finding love again, she is taken aback when she meets North and is attracted to her. He is also encountering chemistry with Ava and is careful in his pursuit of her.

 A simply adorable story of romance and love.




Christmas at Embthwaite Farm by Kate Hewitt

 


A charming and enchanting story for Christmas or anytime. The relationship that blooms between Harriet and Quinn is based on similar experiences with their fathers: Harriet’s father treated her with a strong dislike and Quinn’s father repeatedly told him he was useless. Both Harriet and Quinn see something special in each other that rises above the past hurts and reaches to a brighter future.



Monday, November 6, 2023

The Book of Fire by Christi Leftieri

 


A devastating, uncontrolled fire races down the hills of a small Greek town ravaging forest, homes and lives. The Book of Fire is a compelling drama of life after the devastation for Irini, Tasso, and their daughter. Within the story of the aftermath is Irini’s journaling her story of the events during the fire and of its effects on her and her family. A tragic story, beautifully written to convey a shard of hope within the hopelessness of destruction.




The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

 


I found I did not want The Good Part to end because it was so very interesting and I fell in love with the characters of Lucy, Sam, Felix, and Amy. The story is that twenty-six year old Lucy is fed up with her living conditions and her job. All her best friends have advanced in their careers but Lucy feels stuck. After an evening of two many drinks and a horrible meetup, she finds shelter from the rain in a small shop. In the shop is a wishing machine and Lucy makes a wish of a lifetime and everything changes for her. It is a truly marvelous novel.

The Cowboy's Christmas Homecoming by Sinclair Jayne

 


A second chance at love after a fourteen year gap is fraught with lack of trust and poor communication. Rohan and Ginny have a chance at finding their happily ever after in this touching story. They have many obstacles in their path including his self-talk and her lingering hurt and distrust. The question is whether Rohan can somehow prove his love and win Ginny over.



Friday, November 3, 2023

The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by Anne McAllister


Touching and relatable, the story of Deke and Erin is an enchanting story of second chances, family and challenging relationships. Deke’s voice is filled with hope, always desiring a better outcome and tempered by his thoughts. Erin is balancing a love for her deceased husband with the longtime love for Seke. Between them are four children growing into a family before their eyes.



 

Thursday, November 2, 2023

A Christmas Dilemma by Sarah Vance-Tompkins

 


Christmas Tree Cove is a magical place at Christmas and Audrey is excited to be able to return to her childhood home at Christmas for her traveling nurse job. Her first (and best) kiss happened there with Eli. Wonders of wonders, she is invited to stay in Eli’s family home by his sister, an old friend of Audrey. Eli now lives in the home and feelings grow between them but they both think the other is dating someone. 

A super cute book of love growing in a season of love.