The Rodeo Cowboy's Redemption by Kyra Jacobs

 

An irresistible second chance romance between long time friends whose first chance ended before it could actually begin. 

Healing Hearts at Forever Cottage by Jill Steeples

 

A very sweet and lovely later in life romance. The story is filled with friends and family and with the ups and downs of life.

The Child We Lost by Sheila Norton

 

An extremely heartfelt and emotional story. A woman grapples with the appearance of a boy that looks exactly like the twin son who died. His twin sister claims to see him every Friday at school. As the mother investigates the boy, she becomes obsessed with him and with learning who he is. The woman’s family tries to deal with the repercussions of her behavior. Woven into the story are the troubles of her mother.

The Apothecary's Dark Fate by Sarah Fischer

 

A story that is as exciting as it is magical. Throw in some spicy romance and the story creates a love potion. 

A wicked witches’ coven is at work with their collective power, kidnapping the girlfriend of the governor’s son. Her sister and agency detective race against time to stop them. Potions, spice and excitement galore.

Summer Skies over Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt

 

A captivating story of love and fears holding it back. She has created a protective shell around herself to protect her parents from the nosy people of Starr’s Fall. They have both been ill for years. He has been recovering from an ugly divorce and is the parent to a typical moody teenager. The chemistry for the adults is surprising for both and is calling for many changes if it is to survive and thrive.

Raven of the Sea by Stacey Reynolds

 

A romantic and spicy story of a young woman crushed by the deaths of her parents and a handsome, moody Irish man who both buy the same cottage. She has vowed to never fall in love because of the devastation it can bring. He was badly burned by an annulment and is  not ready for love. His big family embraces her which is what her heart needs. The ups and downs, emotional baggage and Cupid all play a role in this captivating story.

What Tomorrow Will Be by Julianne Maclean

 

An enthralling novel of the emotional journey of a woman who suffers a heartbreaking loss at nineteen and later finds love again. The dawn of a new life does not end with finding love but continues with joy and difficulties. I was so captivated with the story that I could barely put it down to go to bed.

One in a Million by Della Galton

 

An extremely emotional story about an alcoholic’s journey to acceptance of her disease and to finding a way to recover and heal. The story takes the reader through blackouts, memory failures and devastation as she finally comes to see how the disease is ruining relationships and herself. It is a beautifully written devastating narrative that will grip your heart.

The Bachelor's Winning Bid by Nicole Flockman

 

The sweetness of Sunny Bloom is just what Thorne Westbrook needs. Little do they know that his surprise bid for her at a bachelorette auction would lead to something far bigger than either of them could imagine. Sweet and a tad spicy.

The Cowboy's Least Likely Bride by Megan Crane

 

Such an engaging story. a young woman finally takes the bull by the horns and goes after the man she has loved forever. His eyes are finally opened to the woman she has become. Life for both of them begins at last.

These Immortal Vows by Kelsey McKnight

 

Vampire Ruairidh and Blood Familiar Cassandra are caught up in searching for the ones who are killing vampires and familiars at an accelerating rate. They are risking their own lives to uncover the perpetrators. 

The Viscount's Duty by Kristin Vayden

 

A story of forbidden love in the gossip driven Regency era. She is to be betrothed to the older brother of the man she finds she is in love with. He has been taken by her forever. Will the ruthless older brother stand in the way? Will love triumph over duty?

The Girl with Nowhere to Go by Louise Guy

 

An extremely emotional story, the kind that breaks your heart while it is also uplifting. It concerns the topics of death, suicide, and abandonment tempered by new friendships and bonds. A very worthwhile read.

Harriet in Waiting by Rachel Del Grosso

 

A gripping and emotional story of a wife blindsided by her husband and left to grapple with the emotions of herself and of her fifteen year old twin daughter and son. Her emotions are raw and true as she struggles to make sense of it all.

The Cowboy's Comeback by Nan Reinhardt

 

One of the sweetest books I have read in a while. The ruined relationship of Cassie and Bo takes center stage as, after five years apart, they come face to face. It is time for them to either clear the air and face their emotions or to run for cover and continue to hide. The choice is theirs alone.

An American Scandal by Theresa Howes

 

An 1895 era story reminiscent of Jane Austen. Love crises caused by match making blunders, the plight of prostitutes in New York, and the cruelty of high society join together to form a captivating story.

The French House Share by Gillian Harvey

 

A delightful story of a young woman finding her true self in Versailles, France. A cast of wonderful characters fills the pages along her nervous and insecure journey.

The Inn at Penglas Cove by Lauren Westerwood

 

The past and present collide when a woman inherits an inn in the Cornish countryside from an unknown aunt. Strange events start happening, her teen son disappears for hours exploring the network of old caves beneath the inn, and love springs from an unexpected source. Creatively written and filled with lore and family history.

How to be Fabulous by Carmen Reid

 

Fashion, fiascos, and family define this novel. They all weave together to tell of the months leading up to a high fashion and carefully curated charity event. It is organized by an ambitious woman who is also in the grips of family drama on a daily basis. A novel topic, fun at times and slow at others.

The Kindness of Strangers by Emma Garman

 

A terrific old style mystery with many multilevel characters and interesting life roads. 

Witch Season by Julia Bianco

 

Quite a thriller. An evil, powerful but aging witch, begins a course to take over using strong magic. Her protege is desperate to stop her and is joined by a handsome but not trusted witch. Mayhem and deceit abound.

The Sweet Life Cafe by Helen Rolfe

 

Such a wonderful novel. The first part will cause you to weep over all the mistakes, worries, and sadness. I was so moved by the characters and by all of the anxieties they felt. The second half of the book is for you to decide. Helen Rolfe’s writing and storytelling is exquisite.

The Sheriff's Rescue by Stella Holt

 

Hot and spicy romance blooms between the local deputy sheriff and the black sheep daughter of the town’s rich and entitled family.

A Rancher to Remember by Cassidy Carter

 

A closed off rancher and a driven woman find themselves on the same side after battling neighbors. Alex runs the local resort and is in a dire position of losing staff. Maddox owns the adjacent ranch and resents the resort but agrees to help her. Then, both places are in danger of losing their property and must work together to solve the threat. All along, love and respect begin to develop. An enjoyable story of enemies to lovers.

The Shippers by Katherine Center

 

An absolutely fantastic story. Friends to lovers through a perfectly hilarious route, full of twists, turns, and just plain delightful events, and some not so delightful events. I found myself championing for Cooper through the whole story while feeling the crazy notions of Josie. Told in first person, Josie’s perspective is sometimes funny, sometimes not.

This is yet another Katherine Center jewel.

Magic and Mischief at the Wayside Hotel by Elizabeth Everett

 

Imagine locating the perfect apartment for yourself and your four year old son-perfect rent, adorable accommodations and lots of strange things happening. Not necessarily dangerous things are going on in the hotel. Just magical things keep happening. Josie and Amos live with all the strangeness and she is baffled by it all. Making everything better is the manager-a compassionate, handsome, and very, very likeable man. There is a definite reason why Josie and Amos are renting an apartment but not every tenant is happy about it. Lots of fun and antics that entertain throughout.

A Yorkshire Affair by Julie Houston

 

The story is about Jess-mother of an eleven going on sixteen daughter and a philandering husband. She has several life changing decisions to make from job to finally finding freedom and the possibility of new love. 

Night Songs by Alli Dyer

 

A powerful and stirring novel telling the troubled lives of Belle (Lou) and of her daughter Rhea, Both are of a family in which women were cursed to die at thirty-three. Told from  both Belle’s and Rheas’s eyes, the evidence of mental illness is clear to the reader but not to the subjects. A moving novel.

Stranger Things have Happened by Kasie West

 

Kasie West writes fun and marvelous novels. This one is right up there. Strangers to lovers, personal problems, and a bitter mother add depth to the story. The twist near the end is unexpected. I thoroughly enjoyed it,

The Kosher Conundrum by Stacey Agdern

 

A conundrum is the perfect term for the dilemmas Naomi and Jason each have. As a party planner, Naomi’s future was bright until her terrible boss unexpectedly closed shop and left her hanging. Jason is the next gen for his family’s knish business but he wants to add catering-not his family’s choice. They work together, hiding their relationship and troubles brew.

A Fresh Start at a Cornish County Hospital by Jo Barnett

 

Eve’s fiance suffered a traumatic brain injury just weeks before their wedding. The resultant injury changed everything for them. Two years later, his mother clutches to the hope of normalcy, pulling Eve to stay with Max. Eve meets Felix, Max’s occupational therapist and a chance at love again.

The story is good but drags considerably in the areas of Eve’s feelings of being trapped in the former relationship and in her angst over Max’s mom’s pull on her. Eve’s reasons for staying felt over diagnosed and tedious. 

Good Joy, Bad Joy by Mikki Brammer

 

Joy is eighty-nine and has lived her life rule following, a good girl until her friend of eighty plus years, Hazel, receives a terminal diagnosis. As Joy tries to come to grips with Hazel’s illness, her life begins to shift and reflect another side of Joy. A meaningful and lovely tribute to friendship and to change at any age.