It took me a while to get immersed in this book and it was worth the wait. The story of Seb and Clara was engaging and peppered with outsiders’ takes on them, viewing them with an inquisitive, if not nosy, eye. The relationship is defined by what others see and analyze with all their assumptions. Interesting in a weird way.
A winning story of a woman’s daring move way out of her comfort zone. It becomes an exploration of who she is at the core of her being as she begins a hardy group led trek through the rugged Sierra Nevadas. All she feels she needs for life is challenged as the trek continues. Along the way, she finds herself more than interested in one of the guides and he with her.
An absolutely wonderful and engaging novel. It is touching, sad, hopeful. The continuation of the story of Cussy Jackson is not an easy read due to her circumstances. It is a tribute to her dedication, determination, and faith in her husband. It is so captivating that I finished in one sitting.
Exciting, magical, and romantic. The magical world is threatened by surges of magic from unknown reasons. Gwendolynne Chan and her veterinary college nemesis Harrisford Briggs find themselves working together to figure out the source of the surges. Tons of magic, a snarky familiar cat, and more. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
A darling and delightful romantic story. The “no lovers long term” life of a former soldier is completely upended when he volunteers to help a veterinarian in her practice. She has been very self-reliant for herself and her daughter since her divorce. His gentle manner breaks through her defenses and his.
A deeply moving and emotional exploration of the thoughts, feelings, and sorrow of a young woman over one summer on Block Island, RI. The tragedy that brings her to the island where she spent summers after her mother’s death brings all of her sadness, joys, and insecurities to fully surface as she faces an uncertain future.
Charming and delectable. A story of daring destiny at the likely cost of losing true love in the process. Emmie comes from a line of women who experience visions of their true purpose in life. The confusion of Emmie, the receiver of the vision, is at the heart of the story-a heart that is gentle and kind but at a loss for what it truly wants. A very delightful story.
Such a winning story of second chances for two once band members. Their first love ended badly and time marched forward until the death of the third member. She leaves a note and Polaroid camera to them requesting they revisit their tour. Battling fears of old, they embark on a journey of memories.
An irresistible second chance romance between long time friends whose first chance ended before it could actually begin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
