en-US Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:59:48 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 211845679 Threats lurk in the shadows this Christmas season.
It was strange enough when a woman Daniel Nolan had taken on one date suddenly showed up everywhere he went, but when he discovered her in his college apartment, he knew he had to go to campus police—who did little but snicker when he made his report. Headed home to Nutfield for Christmas break, Daniel decides not to tell his police-detective father. The last thing he wants is for Dad to think he’s scared of a girl. Which he’s not, of course. He just wants her to leave him alone. He’s looking forward to a fun, relaxing, and stalker-free holiday at home with his family.

After Mom abandoned the family—and with Dad away so often on business—Star Brightwell stepped into the role of cook, cleaner, and babysitter to her younger siblings. On top of that, she’s stuck with organizing the live nativity—which used to be Mom’s job—at the annual Christmas festival. Star can’t let the program be cancelled. It would devastate her siblings to lose this tradition, especially after Mom’s betrayal. Between her ornery brothers and sisters, her job, and now the nativity, she’s alone and overwhelmed and can’t wait for the season to be over. That is until her older brother’s handsome best friend, Daniel, offers to help. She’s gotten over her longtime crush. Now, she’s just happy for the extra set of hands.

But Daniel’s stalker has followed him to Nutfield, and she doesn’t take kindly to the pretty girl who’s clearly caught his eye. Determined to reclaim Daniel’s attention, the stalker sets her sights on the woman who stands in her way.

A best-friend's-sister romance and a stalker suspense wrapped up with a sparkly Christmas bow. Don't miss Sleigh Bells and Stalkers, a brand-new Nutfield novella from a USA Today bestselling author.

About ONE CHRISTMAS NIGHT...
He’ll do anything to win back his son’s love� even if it means risking his own heart.
Blake Carmichael, Hollywood’s hottest action star, traded the red carpet for a quiet life in New Hampshire to reconnect with his estranged teenage son. When Eli sneaks out the night before Christmas Eve, Blake’s desperate search leads him to an unlikely ally � and an unexpected attraction.

Caro Neely, a local waitress, is fiercely protective of her niece, Kyleigh. She's staying with Kyleigh when the teen disappears with Eli. Caro’s fear of the city is overshadowed by her determination to bring her home safely. A late-night road trip with the famous Blake Carmichael is definitely not part of her holiday plans, but she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her family.

As Blake and Caro navigate the city’s dark streets in search of the missing teens, they uncover more than just their whereabouts. A dangerous encounter forces them to rely on each other, blurring the lines between reluctant partners and something much deeper.

With Eli’s resentment simmering and Caro’s anxieties resurfacing, their budding romance is threatened by more than just holiday stress.

Join Blake and Caro in this enchanting novella, where love, forgiveness, and the spirit of Christmas intertwine in the most unexpected ways.]]> 325 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.63
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Robin is one of my favourite authors and this did not disappoint. I highly recommend it.
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with a seven-year secret

Back home in Hearts Bay, Alaska, Asher Hale’s past has caught up with him. His son Cameron’s new reading tutor, Tess Madden, is actually Cameron's mother—but she doesn't know it. Their teenage romance is one neither has forgotten, but Asher’s secret lies between them. Now he will have to risk it all. Because telling the truth is the only path to a family reunion.

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Home to Hearts Bay

Book 1: An Alaskan Secret
Book 2: The Twins' Alaskan Adventure]]> 219 Heidi McCahan 0369715616 Lisa 5 4.54 2022
author: Heidi McCahan
name: Lisa
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I found the storyline unique, in that when one reads about a secret baby, it’s usually the mother hiding the existence of the baby from the father, not the other way around. The unique storyline is what drew me to the book, and I must say, I’m glad I read it. I found the book wonderful and captivating. Heidi is a new author to me, and I can confidently say that she has become one of my favorite.
]]> 214208138 I was supposed to go on vacation with my best friend� not my best friend’s little brother.

It was going to be a fun girls-only trip to Solvang, CA� before it turned into me dressing up like the Michelin Man, getting a call from my bestie telling me that she’s too sick to come, and losing my luggage.

Now I’m at the airport waiting for my best friend’s little brother to pick me up. After all the unexpected twists and turns of this morning, you’d think nothing would surprise me, that is until nothing turns out to be a six-foot-tall hazel-eyed man with a beautiful smile.

Wow.

Shane Morgan’s grown up a lot since I last saw him in high school. A hunky EMT now, he’s still sweet and funny, but also a lot bolder and charming� to the point where I wonder if he might be flirting with me. But that can’t be possible, right? He’s just an old friend. An old friend who makes my knees go weak when he leans à la While You Were Sleeping and has me regretting ever going on a dating sabbatical.

Ugh.

How am I ever going to survive my surprise vacation date without falling for my best friend’s brother?]]> 176 Liwen Y. Ho Lisa 5 4.47
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This is a clean, sweet, funny read. I recommend it to all clean romance readers.
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Then Eliza shows up on his doorstep and throws herself into his arms. She can’t explain her bruises or the head injury that’s left her with no memories of the past five years, including their breakup. No matter how good it feels to hold her, though, there’s no way he’s getting sucked into romance again.

He’ll deliver Eliza to her mother, and that will be that. But instead of finding her mom, they’re met by two attackers and barely escape alive. Despite the danger to his life and his heart, he can’t leave Eliza to fend for herself.

Together, they embark on a journey to reconstruct her past while evading the men chasing her. As Sam and Eliza close in on the truth, their romance reignites, but her secret threatens to destroy them both.

Prepare to be enthralled by this gripping story of amnesia, a second chance at love, and a secret baby. Running to You is an edge-of-your-seat Christian romantic suspense set in Maine that will keep you reading all night long.]]> 430 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.69 2023
author: Robin Patchen
name: Lisa
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Robin has done it again! This is an exciting book that keeps you constantly guessing what will happen next. I highly recommend it for all lovers of romantic suspense books.
]]> 203989820
Brighton Cole loved her best friend even before he hooked up with Kendra. Everyone knew the pair would end up together for life, so he was always off limits. It was such a shock when they broke up, and then he disappeared, proof that he was truly brokenhearted over losing Kendra and that Brighton had always been just a friend. With a promotion on the line, she needs to guard her heart and focus on her job, not on the prodigal who has the right to steal it.

When Dallas's father balks at taking over the reins of Lewiston Vacation Rentals, will the world traveler step up or leave again? Now that Dallas is back in Butterfly Bend, he can only imagine a future with the beautiful Brighton. Her smile, her joy, her unwavering faith, they pull at him until the urge to stay is greater than the desire to leave. Will faith, family and love win over beaches and rainforests? Will Dallas finally see Brighton and the forever love that's been waiting for him all along in Butterfly Bend?]]> 116 Dora Hiers Lisa 5
This was a sweet, captivating read. I really recommend this book to all sweet romance book lovers.]]> 4.75
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Dora has done it again!

This was a sweet, captivating read. I really recommend this book to all sweet romance book lovers.
]]> 204007789 But plans change when he wrecks his car, sprains his ankle, and ends up stranded on a Texas ranch. Sofie, who rescued him off the side of the road, is beautiful and engaging, but her teen sister and imposing dad make it hard to spend time alone with her.
And he wants to.

It’s Sofie’s job to make Christmas merry.
Every year, Sofie De Los Santos drives back to the Rocking Double Heart ranch where she grew up and spends the holidays making memories with her dad and sister.
But when she almost hits a stranded stranger with her car, he becomes part of her very-merry project.
Her dad might not be too keen on her bringing home a random guy. But Jack is quite charming and good-looking. It’s funny to see such a city guy on the ranch, but he meshes well with her family. Even her dad seems to like him, which is a first.
Maybe it’s the magic of the season, the undeniable attraction, or the stolen kisses in the barn, but by the end of the week, she’s head over heels for Jack.
And when they go home, he promises to call, but he doesn’t.
It was silly to think that their spark would survive…]]> Remi Carrington Lisa 5 4.68
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This was a great, clean read. I highly recommend it.
]]> 123862556 The stories that saved him might swallow him�

On a quiet summer morning in a tiny rural town, eight-year-old Riven Smith disappeared from his yard. Nobody heard a thing. His ten-year-old next-door neighbor Lily had always considered Riven a pest, following her around all summer asking questions and telling stories about fairies and gnomes. Worse, he was a weird pest whose mom didn’t believe in phones or eating meat or snack cakes. However, once he was gone, she couldn’t stop imagining him hurt or scared or dead, and his absence burrowed a hole into her heart that didn’t heal.

Five years later he comes darker, broken, mysterious, and yet still the little boy who'd disappeared. He brings with him pain and secrets and challenges, and Lily vows she will be the friend to older Riven that she hadn't been to the younger one, no matter the cost.

That's when she meets Fairyland, the world in Riven's head that kept him company for his long absence. Little does she know the danger, heartache, and wisdom it will require to merge Riven's worlds and bring him safely home in every way. Nor does she know how much she'll grow and learn while she does it.

Who knew a pesky little next-door neighbor with a dimpled smile and a bag of homemade granola in his shorts pocket could change a girl's whole world?

Finding McHenry is a book of healing, love, friendship, and danger, with a little bit of crazy on the side. A Christian teen read that's just as appealing to adults, it's part of the Snack Cake Chronicles Christian young adult novels. Read them in any order, tales about growing up, growing in faith, and learning to love.]]> 267 Jill Penrod Lisa 5 4.75
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name: Lisa
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I loved this book. I was not sure what to expect from the blurb, but I was pleasantly surprised as to how hooked I was. This is a really great book. I really recommend it to all.
]]> 175710820 300 Sharlene Healy Lisa 5 5.00
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This was a great end to the series. Sharlene did a great job in concluding the series. I love Sam and Max’s relationship. I’m glad everything worked out well for them.
]]> 63210359 Caitlin Brant left her husband to protect a secret that would destroy him. With each passing day, she misses him more. She had vowed never to return to Hope Lake to keep them both from further pain, but when an unknown threat attacks her family, her dad sends her back to their safe hometown with her toddler daughter in tow.
When Caitlin suddenly returns to Hope Lake, fear etched in her face, Jordan’s shock keeps him from running the other direction. Before he has the chance to flee he falls in love with his wife’s daughter, a curly headed miniature of the women he still loves.
Jordan has to decide between protecting Caitlin and her daughter or his heart. His decision could end up costing more than their lives, but the peace of their small town.
Hoping on Forgiveness is Book Two in Hope Lake, a clean cowboy romance series with a touch of suspense to keep you up reading past your bedtime. Each book can be read as a stand alone though the characters tie in throughout the series. Also featuring favorite characters from Danae Little's Faithful Cowboy series. 
This is a clean series, meaning it is free from swearing and sex. Read this edge of your seat clean cowboy romance now.]]> 235 Danae Little Lisa 5 4.72
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This is a wonderful story about love and forgiveness. I really enjoyed it.
]]> 62036502 Ever since she and thirteen other models were kidnapped years before, Summer Lake has fought to ensure that she can protect herself. But when her job as a bodyguard brings her into contact with a man she believes masterminded her kidnapping, her first urge is to run, terrified of being taken again. Instead, she follows the stranger, determined to bring him to justice.

Bodyguard Grant Wright fell in love with Summer the instant he saw her, a fierce protector standing in front of the other endangered young women he'd come to rescue. Years later, Summer still sees him as barely more than a coworker. Grant bides his time, sticking close in an effort to keep her safe and hoping she'll eventually open her heart to him. When her life is threatened, he's not about to allow her to fight her enemies alone. He'll stay by her side whether she wants him or not.

But Summer and Grant have an enemy whose global smuggling organization is so powerful, so pervasive, that it'll be a miracle if either of them emerges from this battle alive.

You don't want to miss this page-turning romantic suspense, the latest in the addictive Coventry Saga.]]> 372 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.71
author: Robin Patchen
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Robin has done it again! Once again, she has produced a great enthralling read. She’s a very gifted author. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
]]> 107889661
After breaking an arm at work, Brock Welles plans to heal at Casa Flanigan farm, there because his brother Carl and sister Nita are both friends of the farm's owners. However, during a dark time in his past, he hurt one of the farm owners' family. They claim to have forgiven him. Unfortunately, as much as he wants to accept forgiveness and heal, part of him believes it can never happen.

Nan also has a painful history with the owners of the farm, but when she searches for means to restore her confidence and her soul, all roads to lead to Casa Flanigan. Immediately she is drawn to Brock, a man as damaged as she is. Likely they shouldn't even look at one another, but their shared problems bring them together for healing, friendship, and startling revelations.

Carl Welles loves having his brother nearby as a farm guest. He loves working with elderly people and having his girlfriend back in town. In his mind, his life is settled and his brother needs help, but when a tragedy hits, Carl is the one in need. Maybe it's time for the damaged brother—and the damaged brother's friend—to come to the rescue and prove God can use even the most broken souls to rescue the lost.

Those Dreamy Welles Boys is book six of Casa Flanigan, Contemporary Christian romance stories about a farm where lost people find their way.]]> 210 Jill Penrod Lisa 5 4.91
author: Jill Penrod
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.91
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Jill has done it again! This is a really great and clean read which hooked me in from beginning to the end. I highly recommend this book.
]]> 105734920
Kate’s husband Erik left her a year ago, ending their marriage without warning for a trust-fund twenty-something and her luxurious global-hopping lifestyle. Now Kate is spending one last Christmas at her family’s Smoky Mountains cabin before selling it to raise cash. But when nostalgia moves her to keep the place, things quickly turn sinister, suggesting all is not what it seems. Someone is watching her...stalking her...leaving disturbing messages, convincing Kate that something truly dark is going on. As the frightening episodes ramp up, and Kate realizes something truly dark is happening, will she be able to uncover what’s really going on before it’s too late?

If you love twisty endings you can't predict, The Vow and The Deadly Decisions Collection is for you.

NOTE: The Vow is a novella—slightly shorter in length, but definitely not short on suspense. Previously a part of the Winter Deceptions box set.]]> 182 D.L. Wood Lisa 5 ]]> 4.38 2022
author: D.L. Wood
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.38
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D. L. Wood has outdone herself. The book is a gripping page-turner - I read in one night! The book kept me wondering ‘who dunnit� the whole time. Just when I thought I knew, something else happened that made me re-question myself. I loved this book and recommend it to all suspense-thriller fans.

]]> 67915854
Andrea "Andi" Palmer took a huge leap in faith to give up her secure job to design and sell her custom jewelry pieces. After depleting her savings to buy the property on Main Street and get her shop off the ground, she's excited to be a part of the city's transformation. Or she would be if the handsome new mayor didn't shut down her every suggestion! When she volunteers to chair a key festival committee, he'll be forced to listen to her ideas. But as they work together, she sees him in a new light. As a man of faith and commitment. A single parent who has sacrificed much for his son. A man she could envision sharing her forever�

Can this couple work together to pull off the town's first annual Autumn Festival or will they drown in a dunk tank of disagreements? Will Reese believe the lies? Or will the truth rescue their blossoming romance?]]> 129 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.72 2023
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
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Once again, Dora has done it! She has an amazing gift. This is a beautiful, sweet, clean read. I recommend it to all sweet, clean book lovers.
]]> 25442314
She is going through with it anyway, of course. After all, it is the chance of a lifetime. The unreasonable rules of others should not stand in her way.

In her small kingdom of Stewartsland, Olivia trains with the squires and harbors a secret dream. She longs to become a knight under the command of the Master-of–Arms, who just happens to be her father. He has indulged her passion so far, but they both know a simple fact � girls may not attain knighthood. Dismayed by the constant discouragement of her ambitions, she makes an impetuous decision to disguise herself as a boy in order to sneak on a mission. The consequences are not at all what she anticipated.

When her deception is revealed, she is sent home in disgrace; however, an unexpected turn of events puts her at the center of a dangerous plot against the King. The ensuing adventure finds her grappling with mercenaries and outlaws, yet these pale in comparison to her newly awakened emotions. She finds not only her life at risk, but also her heart, when the aloof Prince Liam begins to affect her in ways she never thought possible. In the end, it is her courage and unique spirit which must guide her through the challenges she encounters both physical and emotional.
]]> 275 Jane McGarry Lisa 5 3.75 2015
author: Jane McGarry
name: Lisa
average rating: 3.75
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I love this book. It has the right mix of adventure and romance. It's worthy of 5 stars.
]]> 50490009 Faced with the possibility of losing the two most important men in her life, Olivia will not stand by and do nothing. Refusing to believe the accusations and armed with the hope Liam may yet be alive, Olivia knows an act of treason is the only way to spare her father from execution. She sets off to find out what truly occurred. With the help of an old ally, she pieces together the treachery. While they race back home to expose the betrayal, they are hunted to be silenced before the real truth comes to light.]]> 218 Jane McGarry Lisa 5 5.00
author: Jane McGarry
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This book is a great end to the trilogy. It filled with the right doses of adventure, suspense and romance. It keeps the reader hooked from beginning to the end. It's worthy of 5 stars.
]]> 31427325 Thrust into unfamiliar territory and left to fend against the malicious women of court, Olivia feels awkward and confused. With the help of her new friend, Kat, and her sister, Anne, she tries to find her footing among the courtiers, their protocol, and the added complication of Jocelyn Crawford, a lady who has her eyes set on becoming Liam’s bride.
When, a disturbing prophecy puts the safety of the King in question, fear spreads through kingdom. Intrigue abounds at the palace with an enigmatic witch and a strict Friar at the center of the controversy. Olivia must use her training and instincts to unravel what is truly going on in order to protect the King. Through it all, she questions if she will ever be able to fit into Liam’s life and if, in the end, their love can prevail.]]> 301 Jane McGarry Lisa 5 4.35
author: Jane McGarry
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This is a great 2nd instalment to the trilogy. Jane didn't disappoint, as the story is written in a way that keeps the reader hooked from beginning to the end.
]]> 63121038
On the run from a stalker, singer/songwriter Oakley Mead retreats to her hometown of Hawley Creek, hoping to keep a low profile and not attract any attention. But that hope incinerates when she runs into her high school sweetheart, Dusty Canderhart, and the town's most eligible bachelor insists on keeping her safe. Oakley doesn't want or need Dusty acting like one of his fictional heroes. All her life, starting with her father, men have betrayed her, and romance belongs in his books, not in real life.

Will Dusty convince Oakley that she can trust him not to hurt her and that romance isn't just reserved for fiction and songs? Can he show her that they belong together? Will Oakley feel safe enough in Hawley Creek, in Dusty's arms, to stop running? Can she trust the new song taking up residence in her heart? Lyrics of truth, faith, hope and love…]]> 96 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.69 2022
author: Dora Hiers
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Dora has done it again! This is a great, sweet, clean read. I recommend it to all.
]]> 60149897
When Blake shows up after five years, I remember how much fun he was to have around. With his own brand of humor, he keeps everyone laughing. Especially me.

He’s fun, comfortable . . . until he shows romantic interest.

Blake’s never been one for settling down, but even if he were, I can’t date him. There are so many reasons. Besides the friend thing, Blake hates wine. I own a winery. He rides the rodeo circuit. I stay far away from rodeos.

A perfect match? Not at all. We’re more like two mismatched socks.

Can two odd socks really make a pair?]]> 226 Remi Carrington 1947685791 Lisa 5 4.56
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This is a wonderful, captivating clean romcom. I recommend it to all.
]]> 63912169
Joy has a secret, one she promised never to reveal, but when her best friend passes away, she finds herself back home at Christmas Tree Ranch facing her greatest challenge yet: Her best friend’s brother, the love of her life and the one who broke her heart.

Tanner is devastated when he hears about his estranged twin sister’s death and when that brings the woman who holds his heart captive home, he’s ready to make the commitment and keep her home for good. Except she returns with three year old Caden who looks exactly like him.

Joy knows Tanner no longer wants her, he had made that very clear four years before, but as they spend time together helping Caden heal, she finds herself hoping their love might be reunited.

Caden instantly works his way into Tanner’s heart, as does Joy, but her lies that Caden isn’t his keeps him from making the commitment he longs to make.

Their love rekindles but they will have to remain steadfast in order to withstand the onslaught of the past. Will the truth push them apart forever or will it set them free and lead to happily-ever-after?

The Cowboy’s Reunited Christmas is a clean and wholesome romance by the author of Unforgettable Cowboys, Faithful Cowboys, and Hope Lake. Read this heart-warming holiday romance now!

More Series by Danae Little:

Unforgettable Cowboys
Her Unexpected Cowboy
Her Dream Cowboy
Her Wounded Cowboy
Her Steadfast Cowboy
Her Famous Cowboy
Her Guardian Cowboy

Faithful Cowboys
Falling for the Bronc Rider
Fearless with the Bareback Rider
Flirting with the Barrel Racer
Freeing the Calf Roper

Hope Lake
Hoping on Change
Hoping on Forgiveness]]> 217 Danae Little Lisa 5 4.52
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This is a wonderful clean page-turner. It is a lovely best friend’s brother/secret baby (with a twist) romance read. I definitely recommend this book to all romance lovers.
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Claire Holly didn’t plan to see Jesse Taylor again. Sure, they were friends back in college, and there was a time when they could’ve been more. But sadly, fate wasn’t on their side. Now, even though they work for the same company, their paths never cross, which is just fine with Claire. Until an office project throws them together and everything changes.

It’s not long before Claire realizes the feelings they had years ago aren’t as stuck in the past as she’d assumed. And somewhere between helping him decorate his house for Christmas and attending her sister’s wedding together, she wonders if they might even have a future together.

But in order to claim their second chance at love, Claire will have to overcome her deepest fears. Literally.
Will the cost of keeping Jesse at her side for longer than just the holiday season be more than she’s willing to pay?

Holiday Magic, book 2 in the Holidays with Holly Sisters series is a sweet, emotional, small town, age gap, friends to lovers romance. Download today and get lost in the season’s magic.]]> 229 Jan Gallagher Dunn Lisa 5 4.89
author: Jan Gallagher Dunn
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This is a sweet clean read. I recommend it to all sweet, clean romance lovers.
]]> 63344374
Emma Benson had no idea her father died owing a hundred grand to a mob boss until her new boyfriend Ricky turned out to be working for them. Emma must pay back the debt, or she and the rest of her family will pay the ultimate price with their lives!

Ricky sets her up with a billionaire so she can con him into forking over the money. When he seems to be a dream come true, she can't go through with the plan. Ready to warn her family and run for her life, only a fairy-tale ending could save the day, but they don't happen in real life. Or do they?

"Romantic suspense mixed with fairy-tale charm and capped off with Burkard's signature happy ending make this one you don't want to miss!"
Teresa Slack, Author, Willow Wood Brides Series]]> 221 Linore Rose Burkard 1955511020 Lisa 4 4.54 2022
author: Linore Rose Burkard
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.54
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rating: 4
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This is a good, light and sweet read. I recommend it to all clean/sweet romance lovers.
]]> 63142293 Tall, dark, and . . . does not fit with my life plan.

When my dad marries into this incredible found family, I make lots of new friends.

I’m strangely infatuated with one of my hunky new friends. And his kid is adorable too. Watching him with his son makes my heart flutter. Who knew single dads could be so sexy?

But it’s easy to keep our relationship in the friend zone because 1) he isn’t interested and 2) he lives in Texas and I’m in New York.

I love my life in the big city. Moving isn’t in my plan.

The trips back to the ranch are just for fun. I like spending time with him, but it doesn’t mean I’m falling in love.]]> 250 Remi Carrington Lisa 5 4.53
author: Remi Carrington
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.53
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This is an amazing, sweet, heartwarming read. I highly recommend it.
]]> 61397175 178 Liwen Y. Ho Lisa 4 4.61 2022
author: Liwen Y. Ho
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.61
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rating: 4
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This is a great and sweet story about forgiveness and second chances. I loved this book and I can't wait to read more from the author.
]]> 61855958 Three years ago, he destroyed her family.

He’s been wrestling with himself ever since.

The war is over, but the battle has just begun.

Fay Morris� life has taught her one thing: marry rich. And her plan is about to work, until her family’s one enemy decides to play the hero.

Three years ago, soldier Garrick Hampton made a mistake. He’s done running, but when he returns to Aster Ridge, nothing is as he expected. From the now grown Fay, to the unfamiliar feeling of home that makes his chest ache.

When Fay’s brother goes missing in a winter storm, Garrick is glad to help, and hopes for a sliver of forgiveness from Fay’s family. But Fay is no damsel and she doesn’t need help from a greenhorn. When a stormy search for her brother means the lines between friends and enemies are blurred and a fake marriage is required to keep them alive, will they learn what it is each of them really needs?

]]> 274 Kate Condie Lisa 5 4.44
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I absolutely loved this book. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. It is a wonderful end to a great series.
]]> 60870882
If we don’t get this sample to Bunker 3 to find an antidote, humanity is doomed.

The chimeras have other plans, and it seems that everywhere we turn, the world is burning.

When Max sacrifices himself to save me, I have to find my way back to Bunker 3 on my own. If my mission fails? It will be the end of the world as we know it.]]> 228 Sharlene Healy Lisa 5
In this book, readers see Sam grow and mature more. Some questions from the previous books get answered, and some new questions crop up. I can’t wait to read the next installment.]]> 4.50 2022
author: Sharlene Healy
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I absolutely loved this book! It is a gripping page-turner that hooks readers in from the beginning to end.

In this book, readers see Sam grow and mature more. Some questions from the previous books get answered, and some new questions crop up. I can’t wait to read the next installment.
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A famous actress, a protective bodyguard, a festive Christmas season, and a killer...or two...on the loose.
Everybody believes movie star Denise Masters abandoned her family to pursue her dream, but the truth is much more complex. For years, she's longed to return to Coventry to repair her relationship with her daughter, but contractual obligations--and fear of being rejected--have kept her away. When a serial killer targets Hollywood actors, Denise decides to spend the Christmas holidays in New Hampshire. She will finally face the disgrace of her past.

Private security agent Jon Donley figures the woman he's been hired to guard will turn out to be a paranoid, privileged prima donna. Instead, the more he gets to know Denise, the more he likes her. But he’s not being paid to get involved with her. His job is to keep her safe while he figures out what links her to the other victims.

But the serial killer on the west coast isn't the only danger they face. A second one is closing in fast, threatening not just Denise but the little girl she'll stop at nothing to protect.

Romance, suspense, and a New England Christmas. Don't miss the next installment of the addictive Coventry Saga.]]> 395 Robin Patchen Lisa 5
Readers get to know and love Denise, and get to learn more about Jon and Lake. I can’t wait to to read the next installment.]]> 4.76
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This is another gripping page-turner from Robin. It’s a truly amazing book that demonstrates and teaches the importance of communication, forgiveness, love and God.

Readers get to know and love Denise, and get to learn more about Jon and Lake. I can’t wait to to read the next installment.
]]> 60808692 A big city therapist hoping on change, a cowboy turned veteran haunted by the past, and the surly teenager who brings them together.

Megan Eldridge left her corporate therapy practice, hoping to bring about a sense of belonging. Hope Lake held that promise. After following her friend, Chasity, to the small town, a series of unlikely events lead her to accept a position at Camp Hope, a camp designed to help foster kids find forever homes.



When a sullen teenager works her way into Megan's heart, she sees her life-changing for the better until the girl's gorgeous uncle shows up at exactly the wrong moment. Tyler captures her heart without even trying, but his past keeps him at a distance and threatens her hopeful future.



Tyler Durango returns from his last tour of active duty with too much on his plate to handle without adding his sister's teenage daughter, but she is the only family he has left. When he meets the hot therapist that has her heart set on adopting his niece, his entire world turns upside down.



Tyler is about to walk away, doing the bigger thing and allowing them their happiness when Megan's life is threatened. Now he has to decide between protecting his heart or his niece and the woman he can't get out of his head.



When the threat increases and lives are at stake, they will have to believe in hope or lose everything.



Hoping on Change is Book One in Hope Lake, a clean cowboy romance series with a touch of suspense to keep you up reading past your bedtime. You can read each book as a standalone, though the characters tie in throughout the series. Hope Lake also features favorite characters from Danae Little's Faithful Cowboy series.



This is a clean series, meaning it is free from swearing and sex. Read this edge-of-your-seat, clean cowboy romance now.]]> 230 Danae Little Lisa 5
This is a really good book that hooked me in from beginning to end. I highly recommend it to all romantic suspense lovers.

I received this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.]]> 4.60
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Danae did it again!

This is a really good book that hooked me in from beginning to end. I highly recommend it to all romantic suspense lovers.

I received this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
]]> 62560515
Her history is a secret. She doesn't know phones, videogames, even snack cakes. She's underweight, afraid of everything, and now his next-door neighbor's foster daughter. As a computer geek who never talks to girls, sophomore Cody Highland didn't expect to be asked to play guardian to a teenage girl on her first day of school, but the neighbors ask anyway, putting their most precious possession in his hands.

He says yes, and so it begins. Life with Tacy is exciting, dangerous, emotional, and gives his life meaning. Suddenly the computer geek is singing in the choir and auditioning for school plays. Through it all he becomes her protector, her teacher, and her friend.

But when her past comes knocking, being Tacy's protector will become the hardest thing Cody has ever attempted, because of all the changes she's made in his life, this one will come the closest to taking him down. Tacy herself may be the only one to save him, if she can find the strength to do it.

Cody Bear is part of The Snack Cake Chronicles, Christian young adult novels. Read them in any order, tales about growing up, growing in faith, and learning to love.]]> 228 Jill Penrod Lisa 5
I felt many emotions reading it from joy to pain. The characters are wonderful and lovely. It was great seeing them grow up and mature. It was also great seeing how Jill demonstrated God’s love and timing in the book. All in all, this is an amazing book that I highly recommend.

I received this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.]]> 5.00
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I absolutely loved this book!

I felt many emotions reading it from joy to pain. The characters are wonderful and lovely. It was great seeing them grow up and mature. It was also great seeing how Jill demonstrated God’s love and timing in the book. All in all, this is an amazing book that I highly recommend.

I received this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
]]> 59521108 He's big city, she's small town. He's a fast-paced businessman, she's a slowed-down artist. He loves the night life, she loves the quiet life. He's wealthy, she... well, isn't. Can such opposites make love work?

Successful Austin CEO Isaiah Williams rarely gives himself the luxury of time off. He thrives on the buzz of making deals and signing multi-million dollar contracts. But spending the holidays in a small Oregon town with his former business partner will let him finalize the purchase of his friend's share of their business. Plus, even better, he'll get to spend more time with the pretty local artist he met and fell for at his friend's wedding.

Watercolor artist and cafe manager Cas Salter loves to paint the ever-changing ocean. She also loves her friends, her church, and the peace of mind she's developed since she came to live in Chapel Cove. And okay, perhaps she does love Isaiah, just a little bit. His confident charm is hard to resist, but she can't give up the life she's worked hard to create or the faith that means everything to her and join him in the fast lane. Life in the slow lane suits her fine.

When she reveals the reason she can't risk moving back to the city, will he choose to stand by her? And when Isaiah is thrown into relying on God as his world crumbles, can Cas choose to stand by him?

Welcome to Chapel Cove, Oregon, where life begins at forty.

Stunning coastline, a harbor against life's storms, and a welcoming community await in Chapel Cove. A place where those hurt by challenges, disappointments, and failures or reminded of their unfulfilled hopes and dreams can make a fresh start. And, if they're brave enough to accept it, maybe also find a second chance at love, if only they'll allow God to safely anchor them in their hearts' home? Discover this small town filled with love, hope, and faith, in Chapel Cove, a series of sweet and clean standalone Christian romances. Join us in Chapel Cove today!

Book 1 - Remember Me by Marion Ueckermann

Book 2 - Love Me by Alexa Verde

Book 3 - Cherish Me by Autumn Macarthur

Book 4 - Choose Me by Marion Ueckermann

Book 5 - Hold Me by Alexa Verde

Book 6 - Marry Me by Autumn Macarthur

Book 7 - Belong with Me by Alexa Verde

Book 8 - Accept Me by Marion Ueckermann

Book 9 - Adore Me by Autumn Macarthur

Book 10 - Ride with Me by Marion Ueckermann

Book 11 - Treasure Me by Anne Marie Philips (launch delayed)

Book 12 - See Me by Autumn Macarthur

Book 13 - Don't Leave Me by Alexa Verde

Book 14 - Stand by Me by Autumn Macarthur (this book - a shorter novella)

Book 15 - Honor Me by Narelle Atkins (launch delayed)

Book 16 - Trust Me by Rose Fresquez - available now!

And more stories to come!]]> 118 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5
This book reminds readers of God’s exceptional love and thoughtfulness towards us.

I really recommend this book to anyone suffering from an illness / limitation, who feels that he / she won’t have / doesn’t deserve good things happening in his / her life because of that illness / limitation.

Autumn did a great job with this book.]]> 4.57
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Beautiful is the word I use to describe this book.

This book reminds readers of God’s exceptional love and thoughtfulness towards us.

I really recommend this book to anyone suffering from an illness / limitation, who feels that he / she won’t have / doesn’t deserve good things happening in his / her life because of that illness / limitation.

Autumn did a great job with this book.
]]> 62221845
The last thing Hunter Hawthorne wants is a wife. But unless he’s ready to settle down, his father won’t give him the promotion he deserves in the family’s small-town business. What he needs is a fake fiancée. Once he’s promoted, he’ll give her enough money to pursue her dreams, then they can go their separate ways. It’s a win-win situation. Unless he does something stupid—like fall in love�

Trisha McPherson doesn’t really want a husband, either. But she’s practical enough to admit that a fake relationship with Hunter will give her the funds she needs to train for a new job. She can only hope she’ll be able to convince his family she’s a woman in love—and, of course, not ruin everything by actually falling for Hunter�
Are Hunter and Trish
a about to fake their way to a an honest happily ever after—or an inevitable heartache?
Her Fake Fiancé is a 55k-word sweet, clean romance with low steam/only kissing.]]> 289 Jan Gallagher Dunn Lisa 5 4.67
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I loved this book. It is a nice, clean read. I highly recommend it.
]]> 61851689 A secret admirer sending love letters is the last thing she expects.

Letting this incredible woman slip through his fingers is the worst thing he could imagine.

Rochelle, a single mother and restaurateur has protected herself from getting involved with a man for what feels like an eternity. She has to, for her son’s sake. It’s easier that way. She has struggled to keep things together after the tragic death of her husband. Life seems too big and too hard with no end in sight to her sorrows.

Then in waltzes Chase, a golden boy who looks like the opposite of everything Rochelle needs in her life. She can see right through this playboy and definitely doesn’t have time in her life for the likes of him.

But after a series of mysterious letters appear in her mailbox, Rochelle is confronted with the truth that things may not be quite as they appear when it comes to Mr. Chase Kelsh.

Find Me In The Wildflowers is a sweet, clean small-town romance and is the second story in the Sunset Cliffs Series.]]> 51 Nikki Wilton Lisa 5
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]]> 4.43
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This is a beautiful book that just touches one’s soul.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
]]> 61431604 Can they work together to push her car past the finish line, or will Davy's insecurities cause them to stall in the pits?

Davina "Davy" Canderhart grew up around race tracks. Her father, a team owner and racing legend, taught her everything about winning and taking care of her car. She learned from the best, so it bugs her when her dad hires her ex-husband to locate and fix a troublesome issue with her engine. If she doesn't let Kavan work on her car, she might be stuck in this miles-long losing streak. But being around the kind and handsome man makes her doubt herself and her femininity again, makes her regret what she gave up. If only her dad had taught her how to hang onto a husband�

Why couldn't Davina see herself the way he saw her? Beautiful. Smart. Gifted. His person. Three years ago, she dissolved their marriage, and he'd never understood why she'd given up on them. Now, with this unexpected gift of a second chance, Kavan Barringer is determined to fix her car, rekindle the love they once shared, and show Davina that she belongs in his forever.

Will Davy discover her true value in the Lord and finally feel worthy of love? Can they work together to push her car past the finish line or will Davy's insecurities cause their love to stall in the pits?]]> 111 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.68 2022
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This is a clean, inspirational, good read. It centres around the theme of accepting oneself and seeing oneself through God’s eyes. I highly recommend it.
]]> 58573777
After her fiancé dumped her just weeks before the wedding, elementary school teacher Rebecca “Rusty� Matthews vowed never to fall in love again. She’s completely happy with her life in small-town Sweetapple Falls, Oregon. If marriage and a family isn’t part of God’s plan for her life, she’s fine with that. She has her work, her faith, her friends, and chocolate. Who needs romance?

Reluctantly divorced mechanic Tom Davis suddenly becomes a full-time father again when his ex-wife leaves their ten-year-old daughter, Ava, with him. Tom wants to help his beloved child settle back into life in Sweetapple Falls, but it seems his ex-wife was right—he only understands machines, not emotions. Managing Ava’s moods and outbursts after her life is torn apart for the second time are beyond him. He turns to the one person his daughter trusts. Her Sunday school teacher, Rusty.

A marriage of convenience will give Ava the loving, stable home she needs. But will Tom lose them both when he falls in love with the woman he married, who could just be his ideal bride?

If you enjoy heartwarming, inspiring, and emotional Christian romance, don’t miss your chance to visit Sweetapple Falls! Each book is a complete romance set in the small Oregon town, where hope and healing, faith and forgiveness, and most of all, love, wait for each couple to find their heart’s home. In each other, in the small-town community, and in God.

Books in the
Book 1: His Father's Son
Book 2: His Healing Touch
Book 3: His Radiant Bride (this book)
Book 4: His Tender Mercy (on preorder for early 2023)]]> 196 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 ]]> 4.73
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This is a beautiful, clean read which centres around the themes of forgiveness and one’s acceptance of God’s immeasurable love for oneself. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Orphaned at a young age, Lady Elora spent most of her childhood raised in a convent where singing came as naturally to her as breathing. But as the age to consider taking the vow approached, a visit to her uncle’s home in Carisleau changed everything—she met Gerard de Castille. Despite the love that blossomed between them, the naïve and confused Elora rejected Gerard’s proposal. Years later, an unexpected encounter at a tournament thrusts them center stage once more when Gerard, now a famous troubadour, seeks Elora’s help in a royal musical performance. However, there is unrest in the kingdom of Edan and trouble soon follows. During such tumultuous times, can love sing in their hearts again?

Three young women, bound by friendship and faith, seek the Lord's will in their lives in The Caragh Chronicles. Each book brings a tale of love and faith in a medieval fantasy novella.]]> 129 Rachel A. James Lisa 4 4.68
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This is a nice, clean, sweet, inspirational read. I can't wait to read more from this author.
]]> 61360366
Stubborn man! Couldn't Shep see how much she wanted to help him, how much she missed him? Years ago, the nerdy college senior had stolen her heart with his sweet kisses, gentle ways, and sharp intelligence. But her faith and her decision to tutor the university's quarterback had sparked a terrible argument, and he'd pushed her away. Since leaving Laurel Cove, no man had ever spoken to her heart like him. So when Denton reached out to her about coming back to help their company track down a security flaw, Dylan didn't hesitate. She couldn't deny the hope that budded over seeing Shep again, the flare of excitement over Shep's fledgling faith.

Can these exes abandon their past hurts to fix the software flaw and create something beautiful and lasting together? Will Shepherd discover the true source of his strength in time or will his stubbornness wreck a second chance at love?

** A Billionaire Second Chance Christian Romance **]]> 119 Dora Hiers Lisa 5
I found this book to be a clean, enjoyable, sweet read. As usual, Dora did a great job in telling the story.

I highly recommend this book.
]]> 4.62 2022
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This is a secret marriage, second chance book.

I found this book to be a clean, enjoyable, sweet read. As usual, Dora did a great job in telling the story.

I highly recommend this book.

]]> 60150008
When I’m abandoned at a party and find myself in a vulnerable situation, a stranger rescues me. I want to thank him, but I have no memory of his face, only a text telling my housemate that he’s a cowboy with a pretty face. That’s not a lot to go on.

I’ve build him up as a fantasy in my head, but when a flirtatious ranch hand makes his interest clear, I have to choose between clinging to a memory, one that’s fuzzy at best, and embracing the present.

A real-life cowboy is better than a dream. Right? What if I’m wrong about that?]]> 240 Remi Carrington 1947685732 Lisa 5 4.30
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I absolutely loved this book. It's a clean, funny, wonderful read. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
]]> 61421967
MURDER ON FLIGHT 91 by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry

When a passenger collapses on an international flight, is it a medical emergency, or attempted murder?

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TWAS THE NIGHT by Dan Walsh

After experiencing an unspeakable tragedy, a young mother relocates from Brooklyn to a small mountain town in North Carolina. Will this be the fresh start she’s hoping for or the beginning of an even greater upheaval to her fragile world?

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ONE WONDERS by Luana Ehrlich

Silas McKay's worst fears are realized when his investigation takes an unexpected turn.

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THE VOW by D.L. Wood

Kate’s husband left her a year ago, ending their marriage without warning. But when things turn sinister, will she be able to uncover what’s really going on before the danger closes in?

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ZERO TRUST by Jan Thompson

When Mira hires a former soldier to help her assassinate her mother’s killer, she doesn’t expect to target her own father.

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TRIGGERS by Terry Toler

Will Trigger, the loveable German Shepherd with military skills, be able to save a woman running from an abusive husband and a war hero with PTSD?

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AGAINST THE DARKNESS by H.L. Wegley

When Meiling Chen flees to America with vengeful Chinese agents in pursuit, can she find an American medical researcher she can trust?

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TOO LATE by Liz Bradford

Can Chloe Jacobs, a search and rescue K9 handler, overcome her past trauma before it's too late for her and her partner, Josh Schneider, or will her fears cause a fatal mistake?

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STEALTH GENESIS by Vikki Kestell

East of Dr. Daniel Bickel’s Albuquerque laboratory lies the old Manzano Weapons Storage Facility, a mountain with dangerous secrets that have all but been forgotten . . . or have they?]]> Lisa Harris Lisa 5
D. L. Wood has outdone herself. The book is a gripping page-turner - I read in one night! The book kept me wondering ‘who dunnit� the whole time. Just when I thought I knew, something else happened that made me re-question myself. I loved this book and recommend it to all suspense-thriller fans. ]]> 4.44 2022
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Review of The Vow:

D. L. Wood has outdone herself. The book is a gripping page-turner - I read in one night! The book kept me wondering ‘who dunnit� the whole time. Just when I thought I knew, something else happened that made me re-question myself. I loved this book and recommend it to all suspense-thriller fans.
]]> 61365652
While coming to terms with a lifelong diagnosis, Jenny’s brother shows up and his arrival places everyone she loves in danger.

Adam is fighting to save his marriage to Jenny. But when everything in his life starts to crumble, he wonders if he should keep on fighting or let it all go.

When Jenny goes missing and her life is on line, Adam will do everything he can to save her, even working with the man responsible for her disappearance� her brother.

A gospel-center romantic suspense you won’t be able to put down!]]> 261 Jodi Artzberger 173658393X Lisa 4 4.55
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I liked this book. It is a clean read. Although it took a while to get into, once in, I was hooked. It was nice seeing Amanda and Ryker again.
]]> 61238995 She can’t trust herself to fall in love again.
He can’t ask a woman to join him in his pitiful existence.
But will forced proximity and the spirit of Christmas be too powerful for their stubborn hearts?

Grit and hard work are all Hugh Morris has even known. Marriage and children are indulgences he can’t afford. That is, until city-girl Edna Archer arrives at Aster Ridge Ranch and shakes Hugh’s resolve. When peril strikes, Hugh realizes the stakes are higher than he ever could have dreamed and vows he will risk everything to keep Edna safe.

Edna isn’t afraid of hard work, she knows the true enemy is love. Away from Chicago and the heartbreak that still haunts her, Aster Ridge offers a new kind of life—one she's determined to live independently. Hugh Morris is an unwelcome temptation. But when the handsome, determined cowboy is tasked with delivering Edna home for Christmas, can she resist the pull to become more than friends?

In the unforgiving Montana wilderness, where the winters are cold and the blizzards fierce, a Christmas catastrophe holds the promise of blazing, unforgettable love�

A Christmas Vow is sixth in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Secret Brother’s Vow. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone.

]]> 218 Kate Condie Lisa 5 ]]> 4.50
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Once again, Kate didn’t disappoint. I absolutely loved this book, and was hooked from the beginning to the end. I can’t wait for more.

]]> 61278041 A Christian Romantic Suspense Novel
Book One in the Withered Rose Trilogy

Rosa De Luca has finally escaped the Italian mafia. She wants nothing more than to live a life free of crime, violence, and lawlessness. When she takes up shelter with a Christian family just outside New York City, she finds God and she finds peace. But her peace is shattered when her father dies, and her brother hunts her down.

All at once, Rosa is forced back into the life she only just escaped. As punishment, she is married to the German underboss, Amory Jäger. But her will has not been broken. Nothing says Rosa can’t escape again and this time, God is on her side.
But when she gets the chance to escape, Rosa hesitates. She wants to leave the mafia, but after getting to know Amory, she isn’t sure she wants to leave him.

Meanwhile, Amory is looking forward to having a new bride. He doesn’t want to get married, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep the family business afloat. It also doesn’t hurt that Rosa is absolutely beautiful.
But Amory is a mafia underboss and Rosa is a Christian woman. Her faith is standing right between them, and he hates that. The sting of her refusal to marry him runs deep. But something in Amory feels drawn to Rosa despite their differences.

DISCLAIMER/WARNING
Withered Rose is a Christian story. There is no foul language and no graphic scenes of sex, violence, or gore. However, our characters are members of the mafia which may present an environment some readers consider triggering. Topics such as gang violence, abuse, and distribution of illegal substances will be introduced throughout the book.
This novel is appropriate for mature Christian audiences ages 17+
Please read at your own discretion.

SERIES ORDER
Withered Rose
Clipping Thorns (August 2022)
Starting Over (Fall 2022)]]> 312 Valicity Elaine 1957290129 Lisa 4 4.01 2022
author: Valicity Elaine
name: Lisa
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This is a good book, although I do hate the cliffhanger.
]]> 60651048 In the world of big money and big politics, nobody walks away unscathed.
The people of Coventry never suspect that Josie Smith, owner of the local coffee shop, is the daughter of a powerful senator. She went to Washington to serve constituents, but her desire to do good morphed into a desire to win at all costs. When one of those costs grew too heavy to bear, she changed her name and left DC, vowing to never get involved in politics again. But when her father becomes his party's lone voice standing against corrupt legislation, his enemies will do whatever it takes to get his vote, and Josie finds herself caught in a familiar web of malicious tactics.
Thomas Windham never planned to run for office, but when Coventry's disgraced mayor is replaced by a dishonest appointee, Thomas can't stand to see his town torn apart by corruption. He feels he has no choice but to throw his hat in the ring. He doesn't have a chance in the mayoral race against the well-known politician, that is until he meets Josie, who knows more about running for office than a typical café owner would.
When Josie is threatened by two masked men, she and Thomas form an alliance-her wisdom for his protection. The election becomes secondary as Josie's adversaries escalate their attacks. How can she and Thomas withstand enemies determined to get what they want at any cost?
Don't miss this pulse-pounding Christian romantic suspense that'll keep you reading late into the night.
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR
"Patchen weaves a compelling story with great characters, wonderful romantic tension, and a terrific plot." "An excellent writer who really has her characters come to life." "Robin Patchen has become one of my favorite authors!"]]> 392 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.71
author: Robin Patchen
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Robin has done it again. This latest release by her is an exciting, spellbinding read, which offers a glimpse into the world of politics and touches on the sensitive issue of abortion. This book is worthy of five stars.
]]> 61159762
Ram is used to handling himself on and off the battlefield, so he doesn’t anticipate having much trouble overseeing a lone, Seuturan woman. But coming face to face with the enemy makes him start to question his loyalty. What started out as a mission motivated by revenge has turned into something a lot more complicated.

They come to realize the stakes are even higher than they could have imagined, but find what’s most at risk are their hearts.

A clean, sci-fi adventure romance with some violence and mild profanity.]]> 203 Ellen Russell Lisa 5 4.44
author: Ellen Russell
name: Lisa
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I found this book to be very unique and captivating. It draws the reader into the story from the very beginning. I cannot wait to see what happens next in the series.
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Four-faith filled contemporary romances set in Scotland, where three brothers and their sister find their lifetime loves! Opposites attract, friends to love, enemies to love, workplace romance, mistaken identity, overcoming challenges, renewing faith - with help from God and their family, all discover their happy-ever-after in almost 1000 pages of heartwarming and uplifting reading.

Book 1: A Model Bride
Her trip to Europe wasn't supposed to include falling in love with a wounded war photographer!

Book 2: More than Friends
They've been friends all their lives, but one day at the beach with a busload of special needs kids could change everything,

Book 3: A Lesson in Love
Can two teachers learn God’s lessons in love, or will fears and secrets keep them apart?

Book 4: The Real Thing
He's an embittered & grumpy cynic. She's a perpetually cheerful Pollyanna. When he becomes her boss, they both need to learn what trusting God really means.

What readers say about these books:
★★★★� A heartwarming story that captivated me from the beginning.
★★★★� The first book I read from this author and when I was done with it, I couldn't wait to read more!
★★★★� Great characters—with realistic flaws and strengths.
★★★★� Beautifully written, it will warm your heart and remind you of how much we all are loved!
★★★★� I laughed at some parts, felt that warm fuzzy you get from a good romance...and teared up in several places. Happy tears.

Please be aware - these books use British English spelling and grammar, which differs from US English!]]> 651 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5
A Model Bride:

I really loved this book. It is a sweet, uplifting, inspirational read, which reminds readers of the need to let go, and let God. I highly recommend this book.

More Than Friends:

This is a really great, clean inspirational read with many lessons for the reader. The most important lesson is seeing yourself as God sees you. I really recommend this book.

A Lesson in Love:

This book is the deepest inspirational read I've read from Autumn. I loved it. It is full of important lessons, with the main one being not giving up in life no matter the circumstance. I highly recommend this book.

The Real Thing:

I absolutely loved this book. It is a great, inspirational page-turner, with wonderful characters, that held my attention from beginning to end. It's Autumn's best book by far, in my opinion.]]> 4.70
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I loved these books. My review for the individual books is as follows:

A Model Bride:

I really loved this book. It is a sweet, uplifting, inspirational read, which reminds readers of the need to let go, and let God. I highly recommend this book.

More Than Friends:

This is a really great, clean inspirational read with many lessons for the reader. The most important lesson is seeing yourself as God sees you. I really recommend this book.

A Lesson in Love:

This book is the deepest inspirational read I've read from Autumn. I loved it. It is full of important lessons, with the main one being not giving up in life no matter the circumstance. I highly recommend this book.

The Real Thing:

I absolutely loved this book. It is a great, inspirational page-turner, with wonderful characters, that held my attention from beginning to end. It's Autumn's best book by far, in my opinion.
]]> 57447976 227 Piper Dow Lisa 4 4.78
author: Piper Dow
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.78
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This is an interesting, captivating read that has the reader keep guessing what’s going to happen next. It was great catching up with Sam and Jill, and seeing how their lives turned out after the ordeals they went through. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
]]> 43238571 What if monsters really do exist?



When her sister is attacked by strange animals, Kelly is determined to learn the truth behind the assault. Her sister’s confused muttering about monsters and the drugs that show up in her blood work make it unlikely the police will take the case seriously. On a fact-finding mission to her sister’s apartment, she uncovers the ledger of a smuggler with more than a few secrets to hide. What she discovers - drugs, smuggling, and the shadowy existence of shapeshifters, is enough to shake even the most rational person.



David has been working his way closer to the top of the smuggling operation, but Kelly’s interference is threatening his mission. When his attempts to keep her safe without tipping his hand to the smugglers aren’t enough to shake her off, he’s assigned to get her out of the way.



With Kelly’s family threatened, she teams up with David to pull off a stunt that will return the ledger and distract the smugglers from the net closing around them. Will they manage to shut down the smuggling operation, or will Kelly lose her sister forever?





Shades of Deception is the first book in a YA series featuring unusual shapeshifters and clean adventure in a hidden paranormal world.



Pick up Shades of Deception to discover this exciting new series today!]]> 228 Piper Dow Lisa 4 4.00
author: Piper Dow
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.00
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I found this book to be a clean, interesting page-turner. I am interested in finding out what happens next.
]]> 28539839 Love can make life complicated...

Sports teacher Fraser Maclean has worked with Sarah Browne for eight months at their Edinburgh high school. She's not involved with anyone else, and she seems to enjoy his company, so why won’t the pretty trainee teacher see him outside school? Despite their attraction, he has to take no for an answer. Besides, he wants a simple, uncomplicated life, and he suspects Sarah is far from uncomplicated.

Sarah’s worked hard to control her feelings for Fraser and keep him at arm’s length. He’s kind, athletic, funny, and he appeals to her like no other man, but she can’t trust he’ll love her enough to share her burdens and stick around when things get tough. They’re safer staying friends. That’s enough. It has to be.

When they build a sensory garden at their church together, he discovers the real reason she won’t date. Caring for her ill mother dominates Sarah’s days and nights. Getting involved with her means things will get a whole lot of complicated. No more simple life. And Sarah still won’t trust him with her biggest secret of all.

Can the two teachers learn God’s lessons in love, or will fear and doubt keep them apart?

33,000 words, 144 paperback pages

The Macleans books #1 & 2 show Fraser's older brother Mac and sister Catriona finding the partners God intends for them. But there's no need to read their stories first. Each book is a complete-in-itself romance.

Faith, hope, and heartwarming - inspirational romance to make you smile!
]]> 117 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 4.42
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.42
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This book is the deepest inspirational read I've read from Autumn. I loved it. It is full of important lessons, with the main one being not giving up in life no matter the circumstance. I highly recommend this book.
]]> 25856433
Alistair Murray has seen Catriona almost every day for the last twenty years. She’s a work colleague, his best friend’s little sister, one of the guys. They even went to Sunday School together. The last thing he wants is to spend his day off working on her project, but for Cat, he’ll do it.

Will a summer’s day at the beach, together with a dog and a busload of very special kids, be the miracle they need to show them they can be more than friends?

34,000 words, 150 paperback pages

PLEASE NOTE - THIS STORY WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE SPLASH! BOXED SET.

Faith, hope, and heartwarming - inspirational romance to make you smile!]]> 143 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 4.39 2015
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.39
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This is a really great, clean inspirational read with many lessons for the reader. The most important lesson is seeing yourself as God sees you. I really recommend this book.
]]> 28182844 Her plans for her Europe trip didn’t include falling in love!
When Tiffany Gallagher flies to London from L.A. to spend the holidays with her family, volunteering at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day and getting nowhere with her job search aren't part of her plan. Nor is having to travel with Mac, the wounded and cynical Scottish photojournalist also volunteering at the shelter, to get the New Year’s Eve she'd dreamed of, an Edinburgh Hogmanay.
Determined to prove to her family and to herself that she’s good at something other than shopping, she sets up an ambitious back-to-work partnership between the shelter and Pettett & Mayfield’s department store. But her scheme means she and Mac are thrown together, as he’s working at the shelter while he recovers from a bomb blast. When he turns the camera on her to help her get a modelling job, she begins to see past his wounds.
Neither is looking for love, but love finds them anyway, though they know it can’t last when their plans are taking them in different directions. Can they learn in time that no matter what they’ve planned, God’s loving purpose for their lives can’t be denied?

Book 1 in The Macleans series of sweet inspirational romances set in Scotland.
Please note- This is NOT a new release! This story is also published as Book 3 in the Love In Store series!
There's no need to read either series in order. Each story is a complete romance, following a different couple through the trials and joys of a developing love, deepening their faith in the process, until they're ready for the happy-ever-after God has planned for them.

A Model Bride is a clean and sweet Christian romance. Includes New Year's Eve dancing, a little kissing, and a doubting cynical hero, as well as British spelling. Complete with British English Glossary.

54,000 words, approximately 212 print pages]]> 180 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 4.34 2022
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.34
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rating: 5
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I really loved this book. It is a sweet, uplifting, inspirational read, which reminds readers of the need to let go, and let God. I highly recommend this book.
]]> 50384823 He's an embittered cynic. She's a perpetually cheerful Pollyanna. They both need to learn what trusting God really means.
Disabled since birth, bullied as a child, Edinburgh author Brodie Maclean has no faith in God, or in human nature. He learned young that his best weapons are his sharp tongue and his biting honesty, and he doesn’t hesitate to use them.
When he’s forced to employ Flynn Ferguson as his housekeeper, it’s instant dislike. She’s too cheerful, she’s too loud, she’s too everything. Including distracting. How is he supposed to write with her around? Even always-look-on-the-bright-side Flynn finds it hard to be glad about her grouchy boss, apart from the little fact the generous salary he pays means she won’t be evicted. As soon as she can (“Tomorrow, please Lord?�), she’ll quit.
Neither intends to deceive the other, but only when they meet online, safe behind names that aren’t their names and photos that aren’t their photos, are they able to be their real selves and fall in love. Can they recognise the truth behind their false impressions before it’s too late?

You’ve Got Mail meets As Good As It Gets meets a mischievous ferret in this faith-filled Scottish enemies-to-love romance.

The Macleans
Travel to Edinburgh with three Scottish brothers and their sister as they discover their lifetime loves! Wounded war photographer Mac, dedicated nurse Catriona, high school sports teacher Fraser, and acid-tongued disabled author Brodie, God has a chosen match for each of them, though love doesn’t always come easily.

This series uses British spelling and grammar.

Book 1: A Model Bride - Mac’s story
Book 2: More than Friends - Cat’s story
Book 3: A Lesson in Love - Fraser’s story
Book 4: The Real Thing - Finally, Brodie's story completes the series!]]> 0 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 ]]> 4.58
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
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I absolutely loved this book. It is a great, inspirational page-turner, with wonderful characters, that held my attention from beginning to end. It's Autumn's best book by far, in my opinion.

]]> 60756666 Can two longtime rivals set aside their competitive natures to make beautiful music together?

When the soloist drops out of this year's Christmas program, Kason Tanner knows the perfect replacement to step into the role on such short notice.

Tamsin Malcone. Longtime rival, competing for top grades all through school and years later for the same worship leader's position at Hope Creek Community Church.

The job Kason got. Tamsin still hasn't forgiven him.

He'd considered rewriting the part to a male lead and assigning one of his brothers, but they were both tied up tracking a serial arsonist. Besides, Christmas was the perfect time for a reset, for extending grace and forgiveness. She wouldn't turn him down, right?

Back home to help her mother with her three younger sisters after their father's unexpected passing, Tamsin loves her new job at Hope Creek Assisted Living Home. Although music isn't her primary focus as the Director, she enjoys interacting with the residents and organizing programs to put happy smiles on their sweet faces. She has no regrets. Well…maybe one. Not making amends with Kason after he got the worship leader's job. He'll never invite her to participate in the music ministry at church.

Can these two set aside their rivalry long enough to discover that they make better music together than apart? Will their natural competitiveness result in a program disaster or prompt a Christmas reset?

Enjoy this sweet heartwarming story, with its solid message of faith, joy, and family, all year, not just at Christmas...]]> 115 Dora Hiers Lisa 5
I loved the way this book tied in with the rest of the books in the series. I however loved this book the most, and can’t wait to read Dora’s next release. ]]> 4.74 2022
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.74
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This book is a really sweet captivating read. We all need a man like Kason in our lives *sigh*.

I loved the way this book tied in with the rest of the books in the series. I however loved this book the most, and can’t wait to read Dora’s next release.
]]> 60308813 From a USA Today bestselling author comes the latest in an edge-of-your-seat Christian romantic suspense series that will keep you reading all night long.
"I didn't do right by your mother. Find her and do what I never had the courage to do.�

Her father’s deathbed confession changed everything for Aspen Kincaid. The mystery of her mother’s disappearance was unsolvable, or so she’d believed.

Her dad had lied to her all her life.

After inheriting a house in New Hampshire—a house Aspen hadn’t known her father owned—she travels thousands of miles, desperate to fulfill his dying wish. But some residents of Coventry don’t want Jane Kincaid’s daughter digging into things they think should remain hidden forever.

Renovating the secluded old house on the mountain should be the next step in Garrett McCarthy's contracting career, but Aspen’s arrival stirs up old animosities in Coventry that he'd known nothing about. All he wants is to complete the job, hoping it’ll open doors to new opportunities. But when he’s asked to keep an eye on Aspen's activities, he feels he can’t refuse. How can he honor his beautiful, vulnerable client and remain loyal to the people who need his help?

Join Aspen and Garrett as they attempt to solve a thirty-year-old mystery--without becoming its latest victims.

Page-turning suspense, heartwarming romance, and a plot-twisting mystery that'll keep you guessing until the very end. Buy Inheritance of Secrets today.]]> 394 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.69 2022
author: Robin Patchen
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.69
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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Robin has done it again! This suspense-ridden page-turner is definitely worth 5 stars in my opinion. It's filled with many twist and turns. Just when you think you know “whodunit", a new piece of information gets thrown in the mix and throws you off. I highly recommend this book to all romance-suspense book lovers.
]]> 60282518 Illegitimate. Ruined. Two harsh words that leave two lost souls in search of belonging...

Christian Milnes can think of nothing besides meeting the four Graham siblings who share his blood. Ever since he learned of their existence he cannot pass a stranger without wondering if they could be his family.

Meliora Williams is unwed with a baby on the way and no one to turn to except the dishonorable man who broke her heart. Determined to find her own way in the world, she boards a train headed west to Montana.

Arriving at Aster Ridge Ranch, Mel is immediately entranced by the sense of freedom and possibility she feels under the wide prairie skies... as well as by the handsome young horse doctor Christian Milnes, who she senses is searching for his own brighter future.

Out on the western plains of Montana, anything can happen... As two hearts meet and entwine, a young man can find a family. And a young woman may find she is not so very broken after all.

]]> 262 Kate Condie Lisa 5 4.43
author: Kate Condie
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.43
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This is a really great book that hooks the reader from the beginning to the end. I loved seeing Mel’s confidence and courage grow throughout the book. I loved the ending and cannot wait for more.
]]> 60165739 The power of God’s names brings protection, healing and a greater knowledge of who God is.
Each day includes a Bible verse and a reflection meant to usher you into a conversation with God that will give you a deeper understanding of Him and bring you into a more intimate connection with Him.
Each day of the month will be a moment set apart, to evoke His presence and bring about peace.
This powerful devotional will draw you closer to God and He, in turn, will draw closer to you.]]> 72 Traci Wooden-Carlisle Lisa 5 4.75
author: Traci Wooden-Carlisle
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.75
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This is an an amazing devotional which is highly relevant in the current hectic and uncertain world. It was a blessing to me. I'll definitely be reading it again in the future.
]]> 60436097 As a persistent arsonist strikes again, will this Christmas flip destroy their friendship and their business…or will it be the restoration of a lifetime?

Delusional. Insomniac. Guilty. All words to describe him, Dawson Tanner, full time contractor and volunteer firefighter who hadn't caught a full night's sleep in weeks.

How else did he explain these sudden mesmerizing hallucinations of Charli Blare, his longtime friend and business partner? Her bright smile. The excited lilt in her voice as she'd given him the tour of the broken down house she wanted them to tackle next. The crazy vision of the two of them, raising their little family in that home. So exhausted, between the fires and these weird visions, Dawson misses the pager alert for a fire, and tragedy strikes.

Charli Blare doesn't know what's going on with Dawson lately. Sure, he's worn out from chasing after a serial arsonist, extinguishing the fires, but that doesn't explain the funny looks he keeps tossing her way or why he can't seem to give her a yes or no on buying a stellar property. So Charli commits them without his blessing.

Will this Christmas flip destroy their friendship and their business? Or will it be the restoration of a lifetime? As the arsonist strikes again, Dawson must choose to stay and fight, not just for his faith, but for Charli and their future.

Enjoy this sweet and clean, heartwarming story with a message that resonates all year, not just at Christmas...]]> 108 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.64 2022
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.64
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rating: 5
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This is a really sweet read. I love how it is set around the same timeline as the first book, as it gives readers insight into the lives of other characters especially when certain major events occur. I also have a sneaking suspicion as to who the arsonist is. Hopefully the next book will confirm it. I really recommend this book to all.
]]> 60096726 Will a simple summer song bring them back together for a second chance at love�

Cole Kallen never planned to be gone so long. He'd only left Laurel Cove to escape the painful reality of seeing the woman he loved hanging onto his best friend and business partner's arm. Everyone could see that London and Denton didn't make beautiful music together. Cole had kissed her once, and that kiss had rocked his world. But how could a nerdy computer geek compete with all the jocks vying for the popular cheerleader's attention? Before she could reject him, he'd broken it off and poured himself into the company he'd founded with his college buddies.

From their very first kiss, London Carlson had been smitten with the handsome songwriter. But Cole had shattered her heart with some flimsy excuse and avoided her carefully crafted attempts to reunite. His best friend's idea of fake dating seemed like her only hope, but Cole deserted her for a country she had to look up on a map and still couldn't pronounce. After ten years, the digital nomad's back in town for their friends' wedding, his beautiful music making her heart ache for a lifetime with him. But now that his name's included in the popular magazine's most recent list of billionaires, he probably won't even remember her name, let alone that life-changing kiss.

Can London's faith carry her through yet another rejection? Will a song bring them back together for a second chance at love? Or will Cole choose to lead a solo lifestyle forever?

** A Billionaire Second Chance Christian Romance **]]> 126 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.77 2022
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.77
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rating: 5
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Dora has done it again! This is a very good, sweet, clean read. I highly recommend it. It was great reading London and Cole’s story. I can wait to read the next book in the series.
]]> 58937322
I drove away from my siblings with a plan to return and help them find our parents. When I held Pearl in my arms as I carried her toward Bunker 3, I knew that I couldn’t leave her to die. She needed a hospital, fast.

At the hospital, the staff kept asking questions that I couldn’t answer. In desperation, I contacted the leader of Bunker 3 and knew that I sealed my fate. One way or the other, I was going back to Bunker 3. I was right; as soon as Pearl was discharged, we were whisked underground.

I thought it was bad being stuck in Bunker 3. That the worst I’d have to face was boredom. When Norman found me, I learned exactly how wrong I was. He was always around, always there. Eventually, he made me an offer that I couldn’t resist. My choices had consequences that I couldn’t stop. I looked in the mirror and didn’t even recognize myself. One thing’s for sure, I knew without a doubt not even Pearl could save me now.

Chimera Skies: Ben is a novella between Chimera Skies and Secret Skies. It's an action/adventure with scifi elements. It is YA with no mature content besides violence.]]> Sharlene Healy Lisa 5 4.80
author: Sharlene Healy
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.80
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This is a such a great book! It pulls the reader right in. I can’t wait to find out what happens to Sam and the others.
]]> 59495374
I thought our road would be easy. All we had to do was go straight to the mera base our parents would be at.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

When I’m recognized as a missing person, our group runs to the forest to hide. We travel to an abandoned mera base so that June can build more of her machines. After all, we want to be able to save our parents from the meras.

I wish I could have rested there, but these terrifying nightmares wouldn’t stop. Enemies in the forest and my dreams wouldn’t leave me alone, and so I tried to stop a mera on my own. Now I’ve uncovered secrets that destroyed my world. If I can’t recover, I’ll become like the prisoners in Bunker 3, losing myself and my family forever.

Secret Skies is the second book in the Chimera Skies series. It's an action/adventure with scifi elements. It is YA with no mature content besides violence.]]> 279 Sharlene Healy Lisa 5 4.57
author: Sharlene Healy
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.57
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Wow! This is a really good book! It was great finding answers to certain questions I had, although I have more now! I can’t wait to read the next instalment to find out what happens next!
]]> 57743102
Now, Sam must find her parents and learn how to fight these monsters before it’s too late. With the help of her siblings and some new friends, Sam is determined not to break. Can she rise to the challenge or will a hidden enemy in the bunker be her undoing?]]> 239 Sharlene Healy Lisa 5 3.62 2021
author: Sharlene Healy
name: Lisa
average rating: 3.62
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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Wow! What an engrossing read! This is a clean suspense/thriller page-turner that hooks the reader from beginning to end. This book is worthy of 5 stars.
]]> 59483115
How can she save the little girl next door from being exploited if nobody believes her?

Grace used to try to save people, but that was before she realized how powerless she is. Now, she avoids emotional ties, working from her secluded cabin, content with her aloneness. When eight-year-old Lily starts hanging around, Grace enjoys her company but carefully keeps her distance—until she discovers the girl is being exploited. Little though she wants to, she must get involved, even if it means risking her own safety to secure Lily’s.

Andrew can’t help but be drawn to his new neighbor and her beautiful foster child. When he learns about Lily’s disturbing history, he offers to help Grace prove her suspicions about the girl’s father. But the more they learn, the more puzzling Lily’s history seems. They work together to unravel the mystery, determined to ensure Lily ends up with a family who loves her.

But Lily’s father isn’t giving up his muse—or his obsession—that easily. He believes Lily is rightfully his, and he’ll do anything to get her back.

Don't miss this thrilling page-turner, the latest in the addictive Coventry Saga.]]> 516 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.72
author: Robin Patchen
name: Lisa
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This is an engrossing Christian suspense/thriller page-turner. It includes sensitive topics of sexual abuse and child pornography (handled tastefully of course), which get you thinking and more aware of its dangers. This is my favourite book by far from Robin, and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
]]> 60016838 Auber's horrible father curses him as a frog; and the only way to break the curse is through love... not just any love... the love of a someone with royal blood.
With time running out, Auber sets out to win Princess Violette's affection, and in the process entangles himself in a plot to overthrow the kingdom.

Violette had it all... looks, privilege and status. Until that terrible accident. Humiliated and defeated, Violette retreats, but she can't hide forever, the Luixian kingdom is in dire straights. To save the kingdom, Violette must step up to rescue her father and her crown. Although Auber and Violette become close friends, Auber soon finds himself competing with handsome Prince Landry for Violette's affections. Will his friendship and sacrifice be enough to save the Luixian kingdom and break his curse?

A retelling of the Frog Prince; Pretty is book five in the Crown and the Sceptre fairy tale retelling series. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the series.]]> 208 Kristina J. Jordan Lisa 4 4.50 2021
author: Kristina J. Jordan
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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This is an entertaining read. I found it interesting the way the story of the Frog Prince was retold.
]]> 59240801
He never dreamed marriage would be his most dangerous exploit.

Eloise Morris always puts her family first, and she spends her days working hard to support them. Marriage has never been part of her plans, but when Eloise is suddenly faced with the prospect of losing their family farm she does the unthinkable and accepts an offer of marriage... from a man who is little more than an outlaw.

By rights, Aaron Harder should have been dead by now. Long ago, he chose to live fast and die young. Against all odds, he's somehow still standing. But hiding out with money burning a hole in his pockets, waiting for the day a bounty hunter will come to take him to the gallows, is not living. When fate hands him a chance to do one good thing with his miserable life, he grasps it and offers himself to Eloise Morris as her husband in a marriage of convenience meant to save her family from ruin.

Now if Aaron can only get Eloise to look him in the eye, this washed-up bandit might just be able to propose to the fresh-faced young woman with the beautiful innocent eyes who is much, much too good for a man like himself�

A Bandit’s Vow is book four in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Widow’s Vow. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone.]]> 252 Kate Condie Lisa 5 4.40 2021
author: Kate Condie
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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I absolutely loved this book. This is by far my favourite book in the series. It's a sweet, clean page-turner, which is definitely worthy of 5 stars.
]]> 59834641 Will pulling weeds in Sloan's beloved garden help her see that she can trust the attorney with her heart? Especially since he represented her ex-husband in the divorce�

Sloan Lindscott has always loved plants. Gardens and flowers speak to her heart much stronger than any person. But right now—after her husband of nearly forty years left her for a younger woman—even her nursery doesn’t offer much solace, and her faith is floundering. With the help of her two longtime friends, her sons and their families, and her nursery, she’ll pick up the pieces eventually, but she’ll never allow herself to be duped by another man again. Especially after Knox, her ex’s best friend, betrayed her in the worst way. A man she thought was her friend too.

Knox Winter could punch his best friend for abandoning Sloan. What was Ed thinking giving up everything for a young girl? His friends had it all. Strong faith, a beautiful family, four decades of shared history. All things Knox wished he had to help him recover after his wife’s death. As a family practice attorney, Knox helps couples navigate uncharted territories of divorce, but when Ed approached Knox about representing him, Knox had felt torn. He took the case, though, knowing that he would be much kinder and gentler to Sloan than any of his peers, but now Sloan blames him for the divorce.

The truth gnawed at him. Had he represented his friend because for years secretly he’d been in love with Ed’s wife? Can Sloan ever forgive him for his part in their divorce? Will Knox ever convince her that he delights in her faith, her strength and independence, and her devotion to her family? Will pulling weeds in her beloved nursery help her see that she can trust him with her heart? Will their faith draw them together and give them a second chance at love? Or will they spend the rest of their lives alone?

Heart's Delight, a heartwarming and clean, mature-age Christian romance, is Book 16 in The Potter’s House Books Series Three. Stories of ‘hope, redemption and second chances.� Read all of The Potter's House Books and be blessed.]]> 170 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.74 2022
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.74
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Dora has done it again. I found this book to be a delightful, clean page-turner with an HEA. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 59902999
Aubrey needs a distraction from her disaster of a life. So, when her childhood best friend comes back to their small town looking for a nanny, she volunteers for the job. The fact that he’s the only man she’s ever loved, and his kiss ruined her for all others…well, she’ll have to somehow ignore that.

Romance is nowhere on Ben’s agenda. Not after all he went through with his ex. Besides, being a single dad requires all his time. Except…he’s finding it harder and harder to focus when Aubrey’s around. Suddenly, it’s impossible to ignore how perfectly she fits into his life—and how much he’d love to keep her there permanently.

When the ghost of Christmas past—Ben’s past—returns to haunt them in a big way, can Ben and Aubrey’s tenuous relationship survive? Or will their second chance at happily ever after end as badly as their first?]]> 210 Jan Gallagher Dunn Lisa 5 ]]> 4.49
author: Jan Gallagher Dunn
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This is a very good book that kept me hooked from beginning to the end. It is a great start to what seems to be a wonderful series. I definitely recommend it to all.

]]> 59546686
When Livy Brown makes an impulsive decision to visit her sister for Christmas, she can’t predict her car will end up half-submerged in a river in the middle of a blizzard. Also impossible to predict is what happens next: she’s rescued by a bearded knight in shining armor driving a white Ford Ranger. Too bad his grumpy personality doesn’t match his heroic deed. Oh well, his lack of Christmas spirit is not her problem. As soon as he drops her off at a hotel, she’ll never see him again.

Jay Yates is looking forward to a quiet Christmas with his parents and daughter, far away from the stress of work. Finding Livy by the side of the road freezing is not an auspicious beginning. No matter how attracted he is to her, the last thing he wants is a relationship, and he’ll do what he has to in order to keep his distance. When the hotels in Casper, Wyoming are full-up with all the other stranded travelers, there’s only one thing to do: take her home for the holidays.

This Christmas, escape into a sweet, opposites-attract romance with a heartwarming happily-ever-after.]]> 232 Grace J. Croy Lisa 4 4.57 2021
author: Grace J. Croy
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.57
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I loved reading this book. It's very entertaining.
]]> 55885938 Especially when it comes to his annoying stepbrother, Ben.

When Bobby crosses the line and announces that Valarie is his girlfriend, she's forced to play along. He's hoping the ploy will get his crush's attention. After Ben challenges Bobby and Val's romantic connection, Val is forced to play along with another lie -- that they are fake dating to lure in her crush.

Ben has the world on his shoulders. In addition to facing his biggest rival on the track field, he's also planning a surprise anniversary party for his dad and stepmother. Bobby isn't contributing, which leaves Val to pick up the slack like she always does. Since they are spending a lot of time together, it completely makes sense that Ben becomes Val's fake boyfriend. Besides, Ben is a much better match for Valarie. A fake match, of course.

Val's loyalty has always belonged to Bobby. She's always put him first. Will fake dating Ben change everything? Will she put true love first?]]> J. Leigh James Lisa 5 4.56
author: J. Leigh James
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.56
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This is an amazing book that kept me hooked from beginning to end. This a new author who has become one of my favourite authors. I definitely recommend this book.
]]> 56027732
Raney Mayhall's career stalled before it ever started. Stuck back in her tiny hometown during the pandemic, she's forced to wait until her D.C. law firm reopens to begin her new life. So instead of decorating a fancy row house for Christmas, she's living in her childhood home with her mother and brother. With a looming six-digit tuition loan and no salary, what choice does she have? And how exactly can she protect her heart with her brother's best friend turning up everywhere like he's the small-town hero? Instead of the declaration of love she'd secretly hoped for, Mac had sent her off to college with a broken heart.

Macallister "Mac" Lindscott never told Raney the real reason he couldn't leave Reunion Ridge. Besides, what was wrong with wanting to know the people he bumped shoulders with every day on the way to work? That he'd rather hike the ten minutes to his coffee shop, breathing in fresh air and appreciating the enchanting holiday decorations lining the streets versus navigating a ten-lane interstate or suffocating among all that glass and concrete. Everything he needed was right here. His family. Lifelong friends. A supportive community and church. A job he loved. Everything…except Raney. But she'd always longed for bigger and better. Not…simple and faithful. Like him.

Will Reunion Ridge captivate her with its Christmas charm or will she leave him in the dust once the law firm in D.C. calls her to work? Will God work a holiday miracle and bring them together on UNcommon ground?]]> 95 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.71
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
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I love this book. It's a sweet, clean read. I recommend it to all.
]]> 59633009
On the short list of candidates for a promotion to Deputy Police Chief, Hudson Tanner can't afford any distractions. So, when the woman who broke his heart over a decade ago shows up in town right before Christmas, igniting bittersweet memories of moonlit walks on the North Pole Bridge and summertime swims at the waterfall, he considers arresting her for disturbing the peace. His peace! How's he supposed to focus on the most important interview of his career with the kaleidoscope of holiday lights shimmering off her golden hair and her sweet spirit taking his heart captive again? But there's an arsonist on the loose, keeping his firefighter brother busy, his other brother on his knees in prayer, and Hudson crazy with worry about protecting Waverly from danger.

As Hudson pursues the arsonist, his genuine faith and desire for justice sparks an unexpected response in Waverly. A yearning to return to Hope Creek. A renewal of her faith. A fierce longing for a lifetime with this amazing man. Will this Christmas be a season of reckoning, of renewal, and second chances? Or more loss and shattered hearts�

Enjoy this sweet and clean, heartwarming story with a message that resonates all year, not just at Christmas...]]> 103 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.73 2021
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.73
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Sweet is the only word that comes to mind when I read this book. This is an inspirational must read book that is bound to leave you feeling satisfied and happy on the inside. I highly recommend this book.
]]> 59649583
Mark Hawthorne’s people skills are a little rusty. But why should it matter? It’s not like he has time for dating and romance. Being a single dad requires his full focus. So, he’s as surprised as everyone else in his small town when he finds himself attracted to his brother’s captivating new employee. Now all that’s left to decide is if the risk of opening his heart to someone again is worth the reward.

Barb Wyatt’s people skills are great. It’s not her fault her co-workers and their gossiping got her fired from her old job. That’s all in the past now, though. She’s determined to succeed at her new job. Hopefully her friendship with Mark (and her growing attachment to him) won’t fuel the gossip mill and ruin her fresh start.
If Mark and Barb want a shot at happily ever after, they’ll have to trust in love—and each other—to get it..

But what if trust is simply a luxury neither can afford after all they’ve been through?]]> 229 Jan Gallagher Dunn Lisa 5 4.21 2021
author: Jan Gallagher Dunn
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.21
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I absolutely loved this book. It is a sweet entertaining read. It is one of my favourite from Jan. I definitely recommend this book to all.
]]> 58854618 A hundred-year-old secret might be the cause of and the key to solving a murder.

Jack and Chloe Bartholomew just wanted a romantic second honeymoon in the beautiful Hudson River Valley at the legendary hotel his family recently acquired. After Chloe's job loss, Jack's writer's block, and a disheartening personal disappointment, they could use a break. However, instead of hot chocolate and horseback rides through the snow, things are all wrong at the Stonehall Estate Resort. First, they learn of months of unexplained mishaps.

Then there's a murder–and it's not the first at this historically tragic mansion.
It soon becomes clear someone wants the resort to fail and will stop at nothing to make that happen. The question is…why?

Eager to help the family business, Chloe picks up where the hotel’s last historical curator left off. But things quickly become dangerous when her research uncovers truths hidden for decades—clues related not only to mysteries sparked by a young girl’s death in 1931, but also those haunting the estate today. Before long Chloe finds herself in a deadly race to expose the mansion’s secrets before more innocents become victims of the malevolent force behind it all.

Will Chloe bring the long-lost truth to light in time, or will she be the next to fall prey to the dark scheme that could claim everything, including her life?

If you enjoy riveting intrigue, heart-warming romance and heroines and heroes you can't help but root for, you'll love USA TODAY bestselling author D.L. Wood's third installment in the award-winning Unintended Series of thrilling suspense novels laced with romance and faith.]]> 351 D.L. Wood Lisa 5
I really enjoyed reading this clean romantic suspense, and didn’t feel lost, despite me not reading the other two books in this series.

The book is worthy of 5 stars. I definitely recommend it to all.]]> 4.75
author: D.L. Wood
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.75
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This is a captivating book that holds the reader’s attention from beginning to end. D. L. Wood is an amazing author (one of my favourite) who knows how to tell a great story.

I really enjoyed reading this clean romantic suspense, and didn’t feel lost, despite me not reading the other two books in this series.

The book is worthy of 5 stars. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 59044072
Responsible young widow Lydia has to put her grief aside to support her young family. But when no one will hire her, she realizes that the only road to security for her and her children is to ignore her broken heart and marry again.

Charming and irresponsible Willem has finally discovered a business opportunity he’s passionate about, but in order to gain control of his inheritance, he must prove to his father he’s ready to take life seriously.

Now Lydia, the widow who lives on the same property as his business venture, is looking for a husband. Can he convince both her and his father that his reckless days are behind him? Or will Lydia choose someone more established who can promise security for her and her children?

A Widow's Vow is third in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Cowboy's Vow. It is a clean romance and can be read as a standalone.]]> 208 Kate Condie Lisa 5 4.34
author: Kate Condie
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Once again, Kate didn't disappoint. I absolutely loved this book. I loved Willem and Lydia's story. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 59014830 Will their reunion reignite a spark or will Harper's secret destroy their second chance at love?

The space transportation services company Denton Parker founded with his longtime buddies has literally skyrocketed into success, and a popular business magazine just published their names among the country's billionaires. But money doesn't buy what Denton really wants…a second chance with Harper, the woman who vanished from his life without an explanation five years ago.

When a vicious attack left her twin sister broken, distraught, and pregnant, Harper Robyson abandoned everything--her career, her friends, and her beloved boyfriend--the man she believed was about to propose--to help Heidi get her life back. But soon after delivering Aria, her sister disappeared, leaving Harper to raise the child as her own. As a single parent, Harper doesn't have time for dating. So much has changed since she left Laurel Cove, including her budding faith, but one thing hasn't…her love for Denton.

When Harper returns for a new job in the university, a beautiful little girl hiding behind her dress, Denton doesn't believe Harper's claims that Aria is not his child. Given the timing, how could she not be his daughter? Angry and demanding custody, will Denton finally accept the truth? That his heart yearns for a lifetime with this beautiful woman, transformed by motherhood and faith, and the daughter he wishes were his. That money can't buy true and lasting happiness, and the precious gift of salvation is priceless�

**A Billionaire Second Chance Christian Romance**]]> 129 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.60 2021
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.60
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rating: 5
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This is a great clean faith-based read about second chances. I can’t wait to read more stories in this series.
]]> 58912742
Detective and single father Adam Davis knows his fair share of stress. Between recovering from a recent gun-shot injury, attempting to potty-train his twin toddler sons, and fielding constant phone calls from a local conspiracy theorist, Adam just wants one evening where he can relax and enjoy his favorite family tradition—a home-cooked birthday dinner. But when Adam’s sister bails last minute on her own meal, and his efforts to track her down bring him face to face with an old high school crush, the last thing Adam wants is to relax. He wants a second chance, even if it kills him. And on a night when his past keeps finding ways to surprise him, it very well might.]]> 60 Becca Kinzer Lisa 5
I loved this book. I definitely recommend it to all. ]]> 4.18
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I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. Gotta love Eddie!

I loved this book. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 57228491
Ten years after the love of her life left town without any explanation, all Deena Davis wants for her thirtieth birthday is to move on and forget about the past. But when a blind date turns disastrous and her past shows up looking better than a young George Strait in a Stetson, Deena discovers forgetting the past may not be possible. Especially when it leads to a wild ride full of rekindled feelings and unexpected wagers with danger. But after ten years apart, is one crazy night enough time to determine if a future together is worth the gamble?]]> Becca Kinzer Lisa 5 4.34
author: Becca Kinzer
name: Lisa
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I loved this book! I definitely recommend it to all if you want a pick me up. It's a great book!
]]> 58573757 David Hunt was the new vet at the Lakeside Quarter Horse Ranch north of Waterstown. Widowed several years ago, he was raising his two daughters Marcie and Susie and wanted them settled into school as soon as it began.
The first day of school Rylee and David meet. Chance brings them together again, but chance might also tear their friendship apart.
Times have been rough for both. Quietly they enter each other’s lives, looking for friendship, companionship for their children, redemption, and growing closer to Jesus. They offer each other a part of themselves that seems to be missing.
Romance can’t be forced. Plans are sometimes changed. Will Rylee and David follow the course that has been set before them? Decisions about love need to be given to God.]]> 124 S.B. Roth Lisa 5
I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]]> 4.60
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This is a great book that kept me hooked from beginning to the end. I definitely recommend it to all.

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
]]> 58964516 Can the high school coach convince the city manager that small town love is better than big city stress?

Sedona Letts had bigger plans for her life than Reunion Ridge. She left the small town and never looked back…until now. After her doctor warns her about potential dangers of the constant high pressure of her City Manager’s job made even more stressful with the recent election of new council members, her sister’s broken leg presents Sedona with the perfect opportunity to take a breather and return to Reunion Ridge to help with the family's B&B. But when she reconnects with old flame Lane Tomkins, her blood pressure spikes for a different reason.

High School Coach Lane Tomkins can’t understand why most of his students yearn for big city living. Reunion Ridge has it all. A community of caring men and women, families that have lived there for generations, and the best small-town sports. Everyone comes out to support their games. But Sedona had been that same way, her eyes sparkling whenever she talked about moving away for college. Him? How could one ever survive the tragedies of life—like his wife’s passing—without the support of family and friends.

Lane doesn’t play games off the field, but he definitely aims to win Sedona back. So when the mayor calls and tries to woo Sedona back to the city, Lane will have to pull out every secret play in his game plan arsenal to convince her that small town love is better than big city stress. Will she finally realize the treasure she left behind in Reunion Ridge? Faith. Family. Friends. Him.

Heart's Treasure, a heartwarming and clean, mature-age Christian romance, is Book 9 in The Potter’s House Books Series Three. Stories of ‘hope, redemption and second chances.� Read all of The Potter's House Books and be blessed.]]> Dora Hiers Lisa 5 4.78 2021
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.78
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I love this book. It is a very sweet clean read. It's definitely worth 5 stars.
]]> 30982379 The only thing they can both agree on is that the bride and groom’s matchmaking attempts are bound to fail. Between his pride and her prejudice, there could hardly be a less likely couple.
But God has a bigger plan for them than they can possibly imagine.

The Love in Store series is set around a stately old London department store, and the same settings and staff pop up in each book. But there's no need to read the series in order. Every story is a complete romance, following a different couple through the trials and joys of a developing love, deepening their faith in the process, until they're ready for the happy-ever-after God has planned for them.

Teapots & Tiaras is a Christian romance. Includes hints of Pride and Prejudice, a church wedding, a couple of sweet kisses, and some gentle humour, as well as British grammar and spelling.

Complete with British English Glossary.

Previously released as part of the USA Today bestselling boxed set Whispers of Love

Faith, Hope, & Heartwarming - inspirational romance to make you smile!]]> 211 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 4.48
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.48
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This is a really sweet, great, humorous inspirational read with messages about value, worth, and God's love.
]]> 23152785
With her eye for design and her cut-glass accent, no-one would guess Beth Forrest’s impoverished background. It’s all throw pillows, china patterns, and upper class brides as she manages the Wedding Registry at Pettett & Mayfield, the stately maiden aunt of London department stores. It’s not quite her dream job, but each bride she helps to select beautiful and oh-so-expensive items for their gift list brings her one step closer to buying a little home of her own, and financing the education she longs for.

When physics professor James Tetherton-Hart, brilliant in his research lab but awkward and disorganised in everyday life, comes to the store in desperate need of both a gift and a partner for a wedding that evening and recognises her, all her careful plans and meticulous checklists are turned upside down.

Now her first love is back, determined to make her his partner for life, not just the evening. But unless Beth can let go of the mistaken beliefs that separated them in the past, and appreciate the depth and breadth of God’s love for us all, her only gift from the wedding will be another heartbreak.




Book 1 in the Love In Store series of sweet inspirational romances.

The Wedding List is a novella length prequel to Believe In Me, a semi-finaling entry in Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest 2013.

WARNING
The Wedding List is a Christian romance!

Please don't buy this book if you are offended by the G-bomb (God), Jesus, and mention of prayer, church, or the Bible.

Includes Halloween costumes, kissing, and a hint of gentle slapstick humour, as well as British spelling.

37,000 words 132 paperback pages]]> 132 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 3.81 2014
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
average rating: 3.81
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This is a really sweet inspirational read which highlights the importance of seeing yourself as God sees you - as a valuable human. The book also has touches of humour that is sure to amuse the reader at the points introduced.
]]> 58607451
Love in Store Book 1: The Wedding List
When physics professor James Tetherton-Hart, brilliant in his research lab but disorganised in everyday life, comes to Pettett & Mayfields department store in need of both a gift and a partner for a wedding that evening and recognises his first love, Beth, finds her careful plans are turned upside down. James is determined to make her his partner for life, not just the evening. But unless she can let go of past hurt and the mistaken beliefs that separated them last time, her only gift from the wedding will be another heartbreak. A reunion class differences romance.

Love in Store Book 6: Invitation to the Ball (a linked bonus short novella)

This Cinderella invited to the ball finds help from a surprising source. But will she win her "prince"? When store manager David Warwick, her secret crush, unexpectedly invites florist Ellie Ashton to represent the store at a glittering London ball, she needs a makeover to look the part. The ball is a dream come true. But will she win the love of her "prince", or will shyness and self-doubt send her running away at midnight?

Love in Store Book 7: Teapots & Tiaras
When their best friends� summer wedding in London pushes proud judgmental medical missionary Matthew Coalbrooke and bubbly plus-sized kitchenware saleswoman Anita Kiernan together, it’s dislike at first sight. The only thing they can both agree on is that the bride and groom’s matchmaking attempts are bound to fail. But by the end of the summer, they’ll both discover God has a bigger plan for them than they can possibly imagine! An enemies-to-love, opposites-attract romance.

Love in Store Book 8: Nothing More
Since their marriage-of-convenience turned sour, Lady Portia Tetherton-Hart and her husband Jack have lived separate lives for over thirty years. She has her English stately home to manage, he has his multi-million dollar American corporation to run. But when a life-threatening diagnosis forces her to re-evaluate her priorities and their son’s wedding brings him back to England, Portia and Jack each have a chance to rediscover the person they married. An older-couple second chance romance. Book 2: Believe in Me
Book 3: Least Expected
Book 4: A Model Bride
Book 5: Forget Paris

And more stories on their way... Clean, sweet, and wholesome Christian inspirational romance to warm your heart from a USA Today bestselling author!
Real Romance, Real Faith!]]> 551 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5
Teapots & Tiaras: this book is a really sweet, great inspirational read. Although more humorous than the above book, the message about value, worth, and God's love is the same.

Nothing More: Sweet, sweet, sweet. That is just the word I'll use to describe this book. My favourite quote (I don’t usually include quotes in my reviews) which is from a prayer in the book is: “When You turned water into wine at Cana, people commented that the best had been saved till last. I think that’s what You’ve done for us, too.� Such a sweet quote especially given the circumstances! Aside from the sweet nature of the story, the theme of trust in God and His love flows throughout the book.

I really recommend this boxed set.]]> 4.66
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name: Lisa
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The Wedding List: this is a really sweet inspirational read which highlights the importance of seeing yourself as God sees you - as a valuable human. The book also has touches of humour that is sure to amuse the reader at the points introduced.

Teapots & Tiaras: this book is a really sweet, great inspirational read. Although more humorous than the above book, the message about value, worth, and God's love is the same.

Nothing More: Sweet, sweet, sweet. That is just the word I'll use to describe this book. My favourite quote (I don’t usually include quotes in my reviews) which is from a prayer in the book is: “When You turned water into wine at Cana, people commented that the best had been saved till last. I think that’s what You’ve done for us, too.� Such a sweet quote especially given the circumstances! Aside from the sweet nature of the story, the theme of trust in God and His love flows throughout the book.

I really recommend this boxed set.
]]> 58803109 Vacation time and you’re a thousand miles from home, and you see someone who lives in your small town. Chance?
You encounter an individual from high school five years later that you had a crush on. Chance?
Waterstown, Texas Population-3998
Mea has been working at the local coffee shop since high school. She traveled a bit and even went to college after her grandparents died, but she always came back home. Just wanting to be happy and productive.
Mike graduated from college and started his own business in Dallas. Selling his business, he came back to help his mother and to find something. What? He wasn’t sure.
Good people, productive individuals, missing something in their lives.
A story of coffee, friendship, and desires. Two individuals following a journey of faith grown from seeking Jesus and what He wants for their two lives.
Does this journey involve romance? There is always a chance.
“Chance � the occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design.�
Oh, there is a design . . . God’s design at work in all ‘chance� encounters.]]> 13 S.B. Roth Lisa 4
I was given an advanced free reader copy in return for an honest review.]]> 4.00
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This is a clean, sweet, inspirational read. I definitely recommend it to all.

I was given an advanced free reader copy in return for an honest review.
]]> 50362408 177 Reese Johansen 0997525363 Lisa 5 4.60
author: Reese Johansen
name: Lisa
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I absolutely loved this book. It is a clean, inspirational page-turner. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 43783276 The flesh and blood kind.

Roham Arshad, the CIA’s contribution to the Diamond Dog black ops task force, isn’t convinced Angel is innocent. Trusting comes hard since Angel dumped him like a hot rock to have another man’s child. An innocent who could drive them apart once the truth is uncovered, and the secret of the baby’s paternity is revealed.

With terrorists trailing their every move, they could all end up dead. Unless they learn to trust in the promise of faith and family, holding on until the nightmare is over.]]> 228 Ann Malley Lisa 4
I'm giving it four stars because it was difficult to understand what was happening and get into the story at the beginning. I experienced the same problem towards the end as well.

However, all in all, it is good, clean, action-packed Christian read.]]> 4.37
author: Ann Malley
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This is a good book which plunges the reader into a fast paced world of action right from the beginning.

I'm giving it four stars because it was difficult to understand what was happening and get into the story at the beginning. I experienced the same problem towards the end as well.

However, all in all, it is good, clean, action-packed Christian read.
]]> 57472745
“I love you, Bobbie. Please don’t go.� Caleb’s voice echoed from the past and brought with it the almost-tangible sensation of summer breezes floating across the lake.

She could clearly visualize them sitting in the tree, bare feet dangling, Caleb’s shoulder brushing hers. How often had she coiled her ankles around one of his so she wouldn’t tip backwards and fall? His friendship and strength were anchors she could always count on.

The lump that formed in her throat ran tandem to the instant throbbing in the area around her heart. Would Caleb even want to speak to her after all this time, or would her non-verbal rejection of his declaration of love be a wedge between them forever?]]> 134 Irene Onorato Lisa 5 4.29
author: Irene Onorato
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.29
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This was a sweet clean inspirational read. I highly recommend it to all.
]]> 57195478
Jacqui’s research could lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and she’s determined to ensure the technology goes to the company with the best shot at creating life-saving products, not just the highest bidder. When her lab is broken into, she realizes her partner is desperate to get his hands on her research and the money it’ll bring. Jacqui goes into hiding, planning to lie low until she can find a buyer who lives up to her expectations. 

Reid’s life is all about protecting his daughter, but when she leaves for a month to visit her mother, he finds himself at loose ends. The pretty new manager at the ice cream shop seems like a good diversion, but he soon realizes there’s more to Jacqui than doling out scoops of rocky road. When he senses danger, he’s tempted to step away—he won’t allow any threat to come near his daughter—but how can he turn his back on a woman in danger, one he’s coming to care for? 

Jacqui’s former partner is closing in and getting more desperate by the day. He’ll stop at nothing to get the payout he feels he deserves. 

Join Jacqui and Reid as they navigate this pulse-pounding, faith-filled adventure into the high-stakes world of medical research, innovation, and greed.]]> 338 Robin Patchen Lisa 5 4.60 2021
author: Robin Patchen
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.60
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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I absolutely loved this book. It is a riveting read that I recommend to all.
]]> 58564786 Three estranged sisters, long-lost family mysteries, and a beautiful island filled with secrets�

Fresh out of a loveless marriage and haunted by the dark secrets in her past, when Isabella is offered the opportunity to return to her idyllic childhood home on the Island of Palms to care for her aging family and attend her uncle’s funeral, she jumps at the chance.

Searching for meaning and struggling to recover after the devastating death of her husband, Annalise finds herself without a purpose. She escapes her loneliness by reuniting with her family and helping her sister Isabella run their restaurant.

When the career Alexa spent her whole life building is torn apart by a malicious lawsuit, she’s left with no money and out of a job. Drawn back to the island she left a long time ago, Alexa must come face-to-face with the one thing she swore she’d never think about again � a long-lost love.

Brought together by a strange twist of fate, three estranged sisters find themselves caught up in a search to unravel the mysteries of their family and rediscover the idyllic beachside town of their childhood. Forced to confront the tragedies in their pasts and confront their personal demons, Isabella, Annalise and Alexa must rekindle their bond and solve the secrets hiding on the Isle of Palms.

Sisters of the Shore is a wholesome contemporary fiction about family, love, and self-discovery.]]> 66 Hayley Summers Lisa 5
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]]> 4.54
author: Hayley Summers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.54
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This is the last book in the series, and I must say, what a journey I've been taken through. The twists and turns that occurred in this last instalment were unreal. I couldn't believe the things that were revealed. I recommend this series to all. I really liked it.

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

]]> 52777628 Billionaire protectors. They'll risk their lives to protect a woman in danger. But will they risk their hearts?

When his stepbrother disappears and his niece and nephew are in danger, billionaire security expert Brett Jarvis doesn't hesitate. His responsibility is keep the twins safe. Even when they come as a package deal with their pretty, faith-filled nanny. Being forced to spend more time with her convinces him he's not the man for her. She's a forever kind of girl, and he can't offer her that.

Ashley Lamott won't leave the children she cares for when their lives are threatened. But that means going on the run with their uncle. Surely she can deal with her attraction to the man she's spent the past year avoiding. In her experience, men don't stay around, especially men like Brett. The last thing she wants is to fall for him.

But as the danger escalates, she sees beyond Brett's bad-boy reputation to the man he really is. And more, the man he could become, if he'll surrender his painful past to God. Can they not only keep the children and Brett's brother safe, but let faith and love heal their wounded hearts?

Book 1 Brett, Billionaire Bodyguard
Book 2 Colt, Billionaire Reunion
Book 3 David, Billionaire Cowboy
Billionaire Protectors series. Not your ordinary billionaires!]]> 195 Alexa Verde Lisa 5
I loved how Brett was shown struggling with his guilt and ultimately giving it up to God and being liberated.

This is a great Christian read with the right mix of suspense and romance. I definitely recommend it to all.]]> 4.41
author: Alexa Verde
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.41
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I really loved this book. It was such a page-turner from the very first page. It also had many twists and turns - I could not believe who the ultimate villain was at the end (I didn't see it coming).

I loved how Brett was shown struggling with his guilt and ultimately giving it up to God and being liberated.

This is a great Christian read with the right mix of suspense and romance. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 58564785 Three estranged sisters, long-lost family mysteries, and a beautiful island filled with secrets�

Fresh out of a loveless marriage and haunted by the dark secrets in her past, when Isabella is offered the opportunity to return to her idyllic childhood home on the Island of Palms to care for her aging family and attend her uncle’s funeral, she jumps at the chance.

Searching for meaning and struggling to recover after the devastating death of her husband, Annalise finds herself without a purpose. She escapes her loneliness by reuniting with her family and helping her sister Isabella run their restaurant.

When the career Alexa spent her whole life building is torn apart by a malicious lawsuit, she’s left with no money and out of a job. Drawn back to the island she left a long time ago, Alexa must come face-to-face with the one thing she swore she’d never think about again � a long-lost love.

Brought together by a strange twist of fate, three estranged sisters find themselves caught up in a search to unravel the mysteries of their family and rediscover the idyllic beachside town of their childhood. Forced to confront the tragedies in their pasts and confront their personal demons, Isabella, Annalise and Alexa must rekindle their bond and solve the secrets hiding on the Isle of Palms.

Sisters of the Shore is a wholesome contemporary fiction about family, love, and self-discovery.]]> 62 Hayley Summers Lisa 5
I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]]> 4.49
author: Hayley Summers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.49
book published:
rating: 5
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I loved this instalment. I love the way everyone's lives seems to be getting together. I can't wait to find out more about the mystery surrounding Aunt Madeline (which will be unveiled in the final instalment).

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
]]> 58356240 Three estranged sisters, long-lost family mysteries, and a beautiful island filled with secrets�

Fresh out of a loveless marriage and haunted by the dark secrets in her past, when Isabella is offered the opportunity to return to her idyllic childhood home on the Island of Palms to care for her aging family and attend her uncle’s funeral, she jumps at the chance.

Searching for meaning and struggling to recover after the devastating death of her husband, Annalise finds herself without a purpose. She escapes her loneliness by reuniting with her family and helping her sister Isabella run their restaurant.

When the career Alexa spent her whole life building is torn apart by a malicious lawsuit, she’s left with no money and out of a job. Drawn back to the island she left a long time ago, Alexa must come face-to-face with the one thing she swore she’d never think about again � a long-lost love.

Brought together by a strange twist of fate, three estranged sisters find themselves caught up in a search to unravel the mysteries of their family and rediscover the idyllic beachside town of their childhood. Forced to confront the tragedies in their pasts and confront their personal demons, Isabella, Annalise and Alexa must rekindle their bond and solve the secrets hiding on the Isle of Palms.

Sisters of the Shore is a wholesome contemporary fiction about family, love, and self-discovery.]]> 65 Hayley Summers Lisa 5
I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]]> 4.45
author: Hayley Summers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.45
book published:
rating: 5
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date added: 2021/07/10
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I loved this instalment. I especially love the fact that all the sisters seem to be getting their happy ever afters (I can't wait for Annalise's - I already foresee who she'll end up with). I am eagerly waiting for the next instalment.

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
]]> 58308983
Ivete Graham has spent her her entire life doing what she is told. But when she learns her fiancė is a womanizer, she can’t bring herself to marry him, no matter how much his wealth and connections would benefit her family. After fleeing to her brother’s Montana ranch, she meets Thomas, her brother’s farm hand, and decides a dalliance of her own is exactly what she needs. Only, she can’t ignore the feelings he stirs or the way he holds his honor higher than any man she’s known.

Thomas McMullin has spent eight years saving for a ranch of his own. But when a train robbery forces Ivete Graham into his arms, he’s not sure if he can let her go. No matter that she’s his employer’s little sister, or that she’s too rich for his blood. When his interest is reciprocated, he wonders if he’s merely a pawn in this rich girl’s game, or if her feelings are true.

But there are no guarantees in the Wild West.

Can Thomas and Ivete ignore who they’ve been to discover who they are? Or will reality rip them apart?

A Cowboy’s Vow is second in the Aster Ridge Ranch series, after A Winter’s Vow. It is a Clean romance and can be read as a standalone.]]> 244 Kate Condie Lisa 5 4.45
author: Kate Condie
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.45
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I absolutely loved this book. I was extremely captivated by it and read it in one sitting. I definitely recommend it.
]]> 41068455 But when Perfectly Proverbs 31, the homemaker blog she starts to reassure her sister, goes viral and everyone believes it’s real, Sam needs to reluctantly keep up the pretense. If she doesn’t, she risks ruining everyone’s summer. The girls� over-protective grandma will surely to swoop in to take the girls.
Forced by his boss to interview Sam, then take a vacation, a month at the lake with nothing to do but write a fluff piece is burned-out city crime journalist Daniel Novak’s worst nightmare. But he finds her surprising and delightful, as her attempts to impress him with a picnic go horribly wrong. Time with Sam could restore his lost faith in people � and in God.
Can Ms Klutz-in-the-Kitchen transform herself to a Proverbs 31 woman in time to stop him revealing the truth about her blog? And what will happen to their growing love when he does?]]> 205 Autumn Macarthur Lisa 5 4.33
author: Autumn Macarthur
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.33
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rating: 5
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date added: 2021/06/28
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Autumn Macarthur is a new author to me, and I'm glad I took the chance to read this book. This book was really refreshing, with many lessons for all (not just for women). It's a great and insightful read. I really recommend it to all.
]]> 58356239 65 Hayley Summers Lisa 4
I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ]]> 4.49
author: Hayley Summers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.49
book published:
rating: 4
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date added: 2021/06/28
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I loved the book. I loved the glimpse we get into the mother's life, and the strength she helps impart into Isabella. I can't wait to find out what happens next.

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
]]> 58356238 65 Hayley Summers Lisa 4
I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ]]> 4.52
author: Hayley Summers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.52
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rating: 4
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This book picked up where the first left off at. It really hooked me. I loved the strength and growing bond between the sisters. I can't wait for the next instalment.

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
]]> 58321954 Three estranged sisters, long-lost family mysteries, and a beautiful island filled with secrets�

Fresh out of a loveless marriage and haunted by the dark secrets in her past, when Isabella is offered the opportunity to return to her idyllic childhood home on the Island of Palms to care for her aging family and attend her uncle’s funeral, she jumps at the chance.

Searching for meaning and struggling to recover after the devastating death of her husband, Annalise finds herself without a purpose. She escapes her loneliness by reuniting with her family and helping her sister Isabella run their restaurant.

When the career Alexa spent her whole life building is torn apart by a malicious lawsuit, she’s left with no money and out of a job. Drawn back to the island she left a long time ago, Alexa must come face-to-face with the one thing she swore she’d never think about again � a long-lost love.

Brought together by a strange twist of fate, three estranged sisters find themselves caught up in a search to unravel the mysteries of their family and rediscover the idyllic beachside town of their childhood. Forced to confront the tragedies in their pasts and confront their personal demons, Isabella, Annalise and Alexa must rekindle their bond and solve the secrets hiding on the Isle of Palms.

Sisters of the Shore is a wholesome contemporary fiction about family, love, and self-discovery.]]> 66 Hayley Summers Lisa 5
I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]]> 4.18
author: Hayley Summers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.18
book published:
rating: 5
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date added: 2021/06/19
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Hayley Summers is a new author for me. I'm glad I took a chance and read this book. It is a great book that kept me hooked after I had gotten into it. It is a good start to the series. I can't wait for the next instalment.

I was given an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
]]> 57755335
Hailey Porter is finally ready to be free—to stand on her own and be the best mother possible. She's never going back to her old life. But then she runs into her first love, the man who ghosted her when she needed him the most, and everything changes�

John Hawthorne never thought he’d see Hailey again—especially not after she broke his heart all those years ago. He certainly never thought they’d end up in a rocky marriage of convenience for the sake of the child he didn’t know existed. But here they are�

A painful past full of turmoil and mistakes stands between them. So do their controlling families. Can Hailey and John find a way to overcome it all and rekindle the love they once shared? Or will their second chance at happily ever after fall apart before the ink on their marriage license even dries?]]> 205 Jan Gallagher Dunn Lisa 5 4.71
author: Jan Gallagher Dunn
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.71
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date added: 2021/05/25
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I loved this book. It was a great book that kept me hooked from beginning to the end. I definitely recommend it to all.
]]> 55886825
When Will pulls Layla over for speeding yet again, the last thing he expects her to do is kiss him. And he certainly didn’t expect the fireworks that exploded when her lips met his. Can he keep his heart in check around his old crush?

Layla is determined to get her matchmaking mom off her back. So when her mom witnesses her getting pulled over, she makes the impulsive decision to kiss the chief of police of their small town and tell her mom she’s engaged to him. It’s all fun and games until her heart decides to get involved.]]> Cindy Ray Hale Lisa 5 4.48
author: Cindy Ray Hale
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.48
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date added: 2021/02/06
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I found this book to be a funny, sweet and light read. It had me glued from the beginning to the end.
]]> 56821922 Their past is complicated, but that won’t stop them from giving love another shot.

Luke Dorrance has worked hard to be where he’s at, but his grandfather doesn’t see it that way. He’s convinced Luke is wasting his life and wants him to hurry up and marry before the end of the year, or he’s firing Luke and cutting off his inheritance.

It’s not that Lauren’s life is awful, but things aren’t as perfect as she’d hoped. She’s floundering in a dead-end job, she hasn’t had a date in months, and as a Southern girl, she doesn’t mix well with upper Michigan winters. Applying for a new position across the country at the prompting of her friend, Lauren’s excited about the promise of a new start.

Only there’s a surprise that comes with the job—her ex is her new boss.

There’s a thorny history between Luke and Lauren, but their attraction for each other is alive and well. If they want to give love a second chance, their challenges have only begun.]]> 228 Rachael Eliker 1959007467 Lisa 4 ]]> 4.33
author: Rachael Eliker
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.33
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rating: 4
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I liked this book. It is a sweet clean romance. I recommend it to all.

]]> 54901858
Amelia Fawn is cursed—or so she believes. How else can she explain each of her husbands' deaths within the first year of marriage? So after the ton names her the Black Widow and warns eligible men to stay clear, Amelia vows never to marry again. Not even if she falls in love.

Charles Fremont has loved Amelia Fawn his entire life. But after enduring countless rejections and watching her get married three other times, he's finally had enough. He swears a vow to never ask anything from her again. Even if it kills him.

Book three in the Ladies of Devon series, The Widow of Falbrooke Court, is a clean Regency romance continuing the story of the four women who make up a literary society in Devon and form a lasting friendship.]]> 272 Kasey Stockton Lisa 5 ]]> 4.15 2021
author: Kasey Stockton
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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date added: 2021/01/31
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Once again, Kasey did not disappoint! This book was very interesting. Kasey has a great gift of hooking the reader in her stories from the beginning to the end. I definitely recommend this book to all.

]]> 56418698
An internship at a prestigious beauty company in Manhattan is Gina Callaghan's one-way ticket out of small town life. So how did she end up in the middle of nowhere with a flock of sheep, a stubborn rancher, and ravenous mountain lions on the loose?

With sinking profit margins and mountain lions picking off his sheep one by one, Shane Hamilton already has more than enough on his plate when his sister’s honey-eyed friend shows up. Gina’s headstrong and obviously not cut out for country life, but the more he gets to know her, the more the fences around his heart give way.

Gina also finds it hard to resist the handsome rancher, but summer’s ending, and soon she’ll have to make a choice: live out her dreams in New York, or set up new roots under the open skies of Montana.

Hearts collide in the third and final installment of the Callaghan Sisters series. If you enjoy sweet n� sassy romance that celebrates love and family, grab your copy today.]]> 212 Louise W. Grey Lisa 5 ]]> 4.75
author: Louise W. Grey
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.75
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I absolutely loved this book! It was great seeing how Gina ‘grew up� and took control over her life. Louise Grey definitely didn’t disappoint. She successfully wove the story in a way that hooks the reader from the beginning to the end of the book. I definitely recommend this book to all.

]]> 56482683 A disenchanted romance writer�
After a humiliating, very public breakup, best-selling romance author Sapphire “Gem� Benton flees to her childhood home in remote Montana to write her contracted novel. With a deadline looming like an enormous black cloud, she’s got nothing so far. Until daily jogs with long-time neighbor and friend Cash Griffin jumpstart the words and spark the inspiration for her fictional hero.

A spy on medical leave�
Back home for some much-needed down time and a medical procedure, Cash hopes the doctor can pinpoint what’s going on with his gut so that he can get some relief. Being on this side of the globe has its benefits, particularly spending precious time with Gem. But Cash refuses to be the sap who always picks up the pieces of her shattered relationships anymore. Especially when everything in him longs to cross the friend boundary and step into forever love territory. He tried that once, and it didn’t work out so well.

A long-held secret�
An FBI investigation involving Gem’s mother threatens to unravel his secret, that he’s a spy, not the graphic arts designer that she believes.

Will the truth set them free or tear them apart?
Can she forgive him and see him as a man of faith and family, one who would love and cherish her always? Or will she lump him into the same category as all the other men in her life, cheaters and liars�

Her Covert Cowboy, a contemporary Christian romance, is Book 22 in The Potter’s House Books Series Two. Stories of ‘hope, redemption and second chances.� Read all of The Potter's House Books and be blessed.

The Potter’s House Books Series Two authors:

The Hope We Share by Juliette Duncan
Beyond the Deep by Kristen M. Fraser
Honor’s Reward by Mary Manners
Hands of Grace by Brenda S. Anderson
Always You by Jennifer Rodewald
Her Cowboy Forever by Dora Hiers
Changed Somehow by Chloe Flanagan
Sweet Scent of Forgiveness by Delia Latham

and more!]]> 166 Dora Hiers Lisa 5 ]]> 4.69 2021
author: Dora Hiers
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.69
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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date added: 2021/01/31
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I loved this book! It was a great book that kept me hooked from beginning to the end. I definitely recommend it to all.

]]> 52343554
Sitting on a park bench in the Cotswolds, Amelia never expected to find the man of her dreams. Then a gorgeous American introduced himself and the rest is history.

In fact, she becomes so wrapped in dating him, she doesn’t pay attention to the fact she cannot remember why she came to the Cotswolds in the first place.

As days start to blur into one filled with romantic dates, Amelia suddenly becomes aware of a mysterious threat to their relationship.

What’s worse, Toby knows why they’re being followed but isn’t willing to let her in on a big secret.

He takes her to California for sun, sea and adventure but when trouble follows them everywhere they go, and confusing events occur, it makes Amelia question everything.

She must make a choice; risk everything to be with Toby, or lose him forever.

It was Fate that brought them together, but the Universe is determined to keep them apart.

A mysterious, whimsical romance with action and adventure and a twist that will blow you away.

This is a romance you’ve never read before and will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book.

Best enjoyed when read for the second time.]]> Laura Burton Lisa 5
I absolutely loved this book! It's so different from what I'm used to. I highly recommend it. It's sweet and amazing, with a guaranteed HEA.

To all those who have gotten to that weird point in the book, continue reading it. It all will eventually make sense.]]> 4.11
author: Laura Burton
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.11
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I was hesitant initially to continue reading the book when strange and confusing things started happening (which was kind of in the beginning). I thought Amelia was crazy and/or in another dimension or something, and that maybe Toby was a figment of her imagination? I then decided to read reviews on Amazon and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, and honestly, I must say that the reviews encouraged me to continue reading the book. I'm glad I read it to the end!

I absolutely loved this book! It's so different from what I'm used to. I highly recommend it. It's sweet and amazing, with a guaranteed HEA.

To all those who have gotten to that weird point in the book, continue reading it. It all will eventually make sense.
]]> 53341615 With his K-9’s help,

can he save the son he didn’t know existed?

Rescuing a kidnapped child is part of the job for search-and-rescue K-9 handler Patrick Sanders—but this time it’s his son. Now Patrick and his furry partner must work with his high school love, Jennie Wilcox, to shield the little boy he just learned about. But with someone targeting them, will Patrick and Jennie survive to face their painful past and become a family?

From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.]]> 224 Lisa Phillips 1335404945 Lisa 5 4.56 2021
author: Lisa Phillips
name: Lisa
average rating: 4.56
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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date added: 2020/12/19
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This is a such a great book! It's such a page turner. The fact that it is a Christian read is a plus. I was hooked from beginning to the end. I definitely recommend it to all lovers of romance and suspense.
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