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catch a criminal with a deadly plan?

Emergency dispatcher Darcy Lane is abducted and left for dead in a burning house by a vengeful copycat of an arsonist she helped identify years ago. K-9 officer Lucas Harper, the man who once broke her heart, rescues her just in time. Staying one step ahead of a culprit proves nearly impossible, but Lucas will risk everything to keep Darcy safe. With the clock ticking, can they identify who’s terrorizing her…before the cold-blooded killer’s long-awaited revenge is complete?

From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.

Unsolved Case Files

Book 1: Cold Case Tracker
Book 2: Christmas Cold Case
Book 3: Dangerous Arson Trail]]> 208 Maggie K. Black 1335980563 Ali 4 Darcy answers the phones at emergency response and was the one to first suspect the original arsonist .
Lucas was Darcy’s first love and best friend until he left . Joining the police force but not that way he he had always dreamed of .
Lucas is back and together they hopefully can find answers to the question of who is behind this .
Why is the arsonist back ?
I read this in audiobook and thought the narrator a good job of portraying the multiple characters. ]]> 4.36
author: Maggie K. Black
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This is my first book by this author and now I need to back read the others in this series. The book was well written with light faith elements woven through the story . A story of arson happening again but how can it if the arson is dead. Unless it’s a copy cat but it’s so close to the original it is scary.
Darcy answers the phones at emergency response and was the one to first suspect the original arsonist .
Lucas was Darcy’s first love and best friend until he left . Joining the police force but not that way he he had always dreamed of .
Lucas is back and together they hopefully can find answers to the question of who is behind this .
Why is the arsonist back ?
I read this in audiobook and thought the narrator a good job of portraying the multiple characters.
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and a murderer to track.

When Deputy US Marshal Gracie Fitzpatrick checks on a government witness, she unexpectedly walks into an ambush at Cameron Holmes’s ranch. She and her K-9 partner, Bane, fight off the assailant—but to protect Cameron, they must escape into South Dakota’s treacherous Badlands. Tracking dangerous enemies is what Gracie does, and Cameron’s life in witness protection has left targets on his back. With a killer waiting in the shadows, Gracie and Cameron must work fast to uncover the truth about who wants him dead…if they want to stay alive.

From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.

Dakota K-9 Unit

Book 1: Chasing a Kidnapper by Laura Scott
Book 2: Deadly Badlands Pursuit by Sharee Stover
Book 3: Standing Watch by Terri Reed
Book 4: Cold Case Peril by Maggie K. Black
Book 5: Tracing Killer Evidence by Jodie Bailey]]> 208 Sharee Stover Ali 0 currently-reading 4.72
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]]> 228643324 This is a dual POV, kisses only, sports romance in the Sweet Sports Kisses Series.

A jilted bride. A rebound marriage. And a lifetime of secret pining.

Beau
My teammates know I’m not the biggest party guy, and Vegas is not my scene. But they wouldn’t take no for an answer.

When Christy ‘Kit�� Garrett, my high school nemesis, appears out of nowhere, wearing a wedding gown, I’m certain I’m hallucinating.

Fast forward twelve hours I have a massive headache, a ring on my finger, and Kit sleeping next to me.

Kit
Yesterday I was set to go from Miss. to Mrs., until my fiancé left me at the altar.

That man was not Beau Matthews, Blindside Flanker for the Ironclad Marauders, so a dream about marrying him is beyond bizarre.

But when Beau’s gruff voice penetrates my sleep filled haze, and I find steel grey eyes staring back at me; It’s safe to say I wasn’t dreaming.

The real surprise? I’m not sure it was a mistake.

Blindsided By Fake Love, a marriage of convenience novella, is book 1 in the Sweet Sports Kisses multi-author series—a sweet/clean romcom sports collection set across the U.S. Each story is connected through the Play It Forward organization, bringing heartwarming romance, humor, and just the right amount of competition. If you’re looking for no-spice, kisses only with the perfect amount of swoon, then this series is for you!]]> Abby Greyson Ali 0 currently-reading 4.39
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]]> 221132539 Sometimes what you think you want and what you actually want turn out to be different things . . .

Rosie Waterman has one to become a working actor. But lately, that hasn't been working out. When she loses her apartment and her job on the same day, she does what she always does--puts herself out there, ready to find the next big thing. But a trip home makes her realize that while she's been struggling to make this dream come true, all her friends have become real adults with careers and weddings and babies on the way. Rosie's been at this for years, and she has nothing to show for it. But how does she simply let go of her dream?

When she's offered a job as the director of a regional theatre's production of Cinderella, she jumps at the chance--even though she's only directed in college and the job is in Door County, Wisconsin, and not in New York. She has no other offers, and at least she'll be getting paid to do something theatrical. But when she arrives, she quickly realizes that the "regional theatre" is actually in a retirement community, and the "actors" are actually senior citizens with no acting experience whatsoever.

Working on the show presents new challenges, forcing Rosie to learn how to step up and be the leader this fledgling theatre troupe needs. The more time she spends with her new cast, the more she begins to rethink what it means to dream big, especially when that big dream hasn't turned out to be at all what she thought it would be. It's not at all what she expected, but could it be exactly what she needs?]]> 352 Courtney Walsh 0840713851 Ali 5 4.28 2025
author: Courtney Walsh
name: Ali
average rating: 4.28
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This is my second book I have read by this author and absolutely loved it. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The care of people were wonderful and enjoyed all their personalities and quirks . It’s a story of friendship, love and dreams attained even if not the original plan
]]> 229143915 Fake dating was supposed to be simple�� until real feelings got in the way.

Alexa Carter has two priorities: running her candle shop and avoiding romantic disasters, especially after her ex left her heart in pieces. So, when charming and infuriatingly handsome Caleb Sinclair proposes a fake relationship to keep their meddling families at bay, she figures, why not? It’s just a little harmless acting.
But Caleb isn’t just a good actor, he’s dangerously good at making Alexa feel things she swore she was done feeling. From over-the-top public displays of affection to a stolen moment that felt a little too real, she’s starting to wonder if she’s still playing pretend.

Caleb never imagined faking a romance could be this much fun. Alexa gets his humor, challenges him in all the right ways, and somehow, their fake dates have become the best part of his week. Caleb soon realizes he doesn’t just want to keep up the act—he wants the real thing. But a misunderstanding may threaten to unravel everything.

Can they turn pretend into something permanent, or will their charade fizzle out before it ever truly ignites?]]> 86 T. Atkins Ali 4 3.51
author: T. Atkins
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This was a cute quick read under 100 pages but it wasn’t lacking . I loved the story but I found it amusing the retribution she and her bestie bestowed upon her ex who had the audacity.the initial meet cute was a misunderstanding but then he comes back a few times being dubbed as the muffin man. They get pressured from families that they need to find some one and decide to fake date to appease the family
]]> 181751344
A K-9 on the case.

K-9 officer Jackson Locke’s sister has vanished—and the key to finding her lies with Amy Scout…his sister’s best friend and his old crush. But when Amy comes under attack, two things become clear: Jackson’s sister has been investigating cold cases and someone wants Amy dead. Now he must untangle the mystery between the cold cases and his sister’s disappearance while guarding Amy from an enemy willing to kill to hide the truth…]]> 209 Maggie K. Black 0369741560 Ali 0 to-read 4.56 2024
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]]> 206347182
K-9 officer Ethan Finnick’s investigation into a cold case disappearance takes a dangerous turn when the missing man’s wife is attacked—and an abandoned baby is found on her property. Now Ethan must team up with Casey Thompson to safeguard the infant from kidnappers and find out the truth about her presumed-dead husband. But as the danger escalates, they realize that a hidden killer lurks in Casey’s small town, ready to protect deadly secrets at any cost��

From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.

Unsolved Case Files

Book 1: Cold Case Tracker
Book 2: Christmas Cold Case]]> 213 Maggie K. Black Ali 0 to-read 4.53 2024
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]]> 231328166 He’s off-limits. So why does it feel like he’s mine?

Sebastian Novak has been off-limits since the moment I figured out what a crush was.

He’s my brother’s best friend. Basically family. The guy who’s always around but never really mine.

So when he kisses me at a party as a part of game, I know better than to believe it meant something.

He’s already acting like it didn’t happen. And I’m doing everything I can to pretend I’m totally fine with that.

But keeping a secret this big isn’t easy. Not when we’re suddenly spending more time together. Not when every accidental touch feels anything but accidental. And definitely not when I catch him looking at me like he wants to do it again.

I know nothing’s going to come of it. He’s my brother’s best friend. He would never choose me.

…So why does it feel like he already has?

You Belong With Me is a sweet & wholesome slow-burn young adult romance. Get your copy today! ]]> 302 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.17
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]]> 87898865 HOW DO YOU TELL YOUR BEST FRIEND YOU’RE SECRETLY IN LOVE WITH HIM?

My world is completely flipped on its head when my parents sit me down and tell me they want to send me to boarding school next year.

Excuse me, what?

I’ve never claimed to be a very good student, but I’m still blind-sided by their claims that I’m not “thriving�� at school right now. There’s only one solution I can think of: asking my best friend Eli to tutor me—maybe if I get my grades up, we can change my parents�� minds.

But it would probably be a little bit easier to focus if I didn’t spend our entire study sessions imagining what it would be like to kiss him…]]> 252 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.09
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]]> 213837803
Moving in my brother and his band—Take Five, AKA the most famous boyband in the world—for a semester seemed like a disaster waiting to happen.

Then I got to know Finn Parker, and disaster turned into something else entirely.

My time living here might be temporary, but my feelings for him are here to stay.

Famous Boys Don't Date New Girls is a sweet & wholesome young adult standalone romance. A HEA is guaranteed. Get your copy today!]]> 216 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.08
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]]> 221496038 How not to survive your senior year of high school:

1. Move in next door to the biggest boyband in the world

2. Accidentally text the wrong boy a message meant for your ex.

3. Fall head-over-heels for the boy next door.]]> Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.12
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]]> 204699382
When I accidentally swap phones with someone at and find out we can't swap them back for a full weekend, I feel like my life is over.

That is, until I start texting with the boy who has my phone now and realize he's actually a pretty cool guy. We start texting non-stop about everything under the sun and before I know it, I find myself falling for him.

But there's just one problem... the boy I swapped phones with?

He's a member of the most popular boyband in the world.

The one I'm totally obsessed with.

And I can't tell anyone.

Singers Don’t Date Fangirls is a sweet & wholesome young adult standalone romance. A HEA is guaranteed.]]> 161 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.01
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]]> 65645122
I fell in love with Alexander Rigby when we were six years old. Back then, I was naïve enough to think it might actually go somewhere. Now, I'm sixteen and know that I will never fall in love again, least of all with Alexander.��


But when my ex-boyfriend humiliates me in front of everyone by suggesting that I can't find a date to the Christmas Formal, asking Alexander to be my date seems like the only logical solution. Except he thinks that we really need to sell the idea that I've moved on �� by fake dating until Christmas Break.��


Uh, what?��


On top of that, he's insistent on getting me into the Christmas spirit, even though I've told him it is so not happening this year. Before I know it, we're having Christmas movie marathons, gingerbread house decorating competitions, and reliving old holiday traditions from when we were kids.��


Needless to say, my old feelings for him are coming back at full force and soon, I can't tell which feelings are real or fake.��


It will take a Christmas miracle for me to ever admit my feelings for a boy again... Good thing Alexander believes in them.��


PENNY'S CHRISTMAS DATE is a standalone romance novel full of sweet and wholesome Christmas cheer. Get your copy today!]]> 193 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.17
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]]> 123675083 172 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 3.73
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]]> 198765951
When I sent out that tweet, I didn't exactly expect for a member of said boyband to see it. I also didn't expect him to pick me as his school guide when he started the next week.

Oh and the reason he gave when he responded to my tweet?

It's the best way to meet girls.

I think I might be in trouble...

Billionaires Don’t Date Cheerleaders is a sweet & wholesome young adult rom-com. A HEA is guaranteed. Get your copy today!]]> 174 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 4.02
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]]> 61553908 WHO’S THE BEST PERSON TO FAKE DATE? THE ONE YOU KNOW YOU WILL NEVER FALL FOR��

I feel like my life is ending when my best friend breaks my heart.

But it only gets that much worse when I find out why: he made a bet with his sworn enemy over which one of them could convince me to go out with them first �� and he only stopped being friends with me because I wasn’t interested in him.

Gross, much?

The bet is with Jaxon Andrews, the star of the track team and most popular guy at Bayshore Academy, who I am more than happy to stay away from.

That is, until he accosts me in a janitor’s closet and insists that a fake relationship is the best way to solve both of our problems.

As much as I hate to admit it, he’s not wrong. All I want is to see my ex-best friend get knocked down a peg�� even if it comes at the cost of pretending to date an arrogant jock.

We agreed that it would all be fake �� no feelings involved and we never have to speak again once it’s over.

So what am I supposed to do now that I’ve fallen for real?

MY FAKE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE POPULAR BOY is a standalone novel in The Bayshore Academy series, filled to the brim with swoon-worthy moments, the perfect fake boyfriend, and all the summer vibes. ]]> 330 Clara Nielsen 1990596096 Ali 0 to-read 3.59
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]]> 200839945

When Hudson Shaw—lead singer of the world’s most popular boy band—spilled coffee on me in Starbucks, I didn’t expect him to actually remember me later.

But he did�� Which was a problem since he started at my school three days later. And even though I’m the only person in school who isn’t a fan of him, he picked me to be his guide.

Why does the universe hate me?

He’s convinced I’m going to warm up to him—maybe even fall in love with him—but I’m sure that’s never going to happen.

After all, why would I care at all about Hudson when my sights are already set on someone else? Someone sweet, funny, and caring�� who I’ve never actually Bay.


I met Bay when I was accidentally added to a group chat, but nothing between us has been accidental since. With every conversation we have, I feel like I’m falling for him a little more.

But can you really fall in love with someone that you’ve never met in real life?

And if I do meet in him in person�� will I like who he really is?

CELEBRITIES DON’T DATE BOOKWORMS is a standalone novel, perfect for fans of wholesome romances and boy band fanfiction. Get your copy today!

This is Megan and Hudson’s story.]]> 226 Clara Nielsen Ali 0 to-read 3.75
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]]> 223637735 He’s cursed by treachery. She’s bound by wishes. Together, they’ll find salvation. Or utter devastation��

Caleena has spent her career fighting for recognition in a male-dominated field. So when she’s summoned to Jalam to decipher an ancient language carved into the entrance of King Thalorian’s legendary mines, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. But when an accident brings her face-to-face with a dangerously captivating genie, Caleena begins to question everything she thought she knew.

Ranen used to be a powerful king until his brother cursed him into servitude and bound him to a magic lamp. Revenge is all he craves, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim his stolen kingdom. Even if it means forcing his way into the palace by transforming the spirited archaeologist who freed him into a princess—and potentially a bride.

When Ranen uncovers the true scope of his brother’s plans, he knows his revenge—and his growing feelings for Caleena—will have to wait. They must work together to stop the coming darkness. But can Caleena put her faith in Ranen when it matters most? Or is trust a luxury she simply can’t afford?

Bound by Wishes , Book 1 in the Enchanted Deceptions series, is a no-spice romantasy loosely inspired by Aladdin with a morally grey hero, a strong heroine, and The Mummy vibes. Download today and get ready to fall for Caleena and Ranen.]]> 410 Jessica Spruill Ali 5 The fmc is an archeologist and falls into a cave where she finds the lamp and the genie that emerges. Same three wishes granted as in Aladdin with the limitations but unlike the Disney version he had powers before being cursed into the lamp .
His brother cursed him into the lamp and he is determined to find the book to get released and seek his vengeance.
Book is a slow burn and ends in a cliffhanger . I hope book 2 comes in the near future as that was a doozie .]]> 4.42
author: Jessica Spruill
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I loved this book the beginning started slow but all books need to be set up before you get to the meat of the story . This is a loose Aladdin retelling but only thing that really relates is the genie and the lamp . The story was really well written and kept me turning pages wanting more . I love the mcs protective nature from the start but now that I saw the ending I wonder if it was all for show and to sway her to his side .
The fmc is an archeologist and falls into a cave where she finds the lamp and the genie that emerges. Same three wishes granted as in Aladdin with the limitations but unlike the Disney version he had powers before being cursed into the lamp .
His brother cursed him into the lamp and he is determined to find the book to get released and seek his vengeance.
Book is a slow burn and ends in a cliffhanger . I hope book 2 comes in the near future as that was a doozie .
]]> 60476540 This kind country doctor might be able to treat Rose's health, but can he mend her injured heart?

Dex might be young for a doctor, but the small town of Aspire trusts him with their lives. It's an honor and a privilege to care for his community, even if his successful siblings and parents think he's nuts for choosing a tiny clinic in the mountains of Montana over a bustling emergency room in the big city.

Despite the town's overabundance of nosy neighbors who'd love to find a match for the handsome, eligible doctor, he's always put his reputation as a professional first. Dr. Dex is careful to keep a professional distance from his female patients. Until now. Until Rose...

Alone and on the run from a past best left behind, Rose is sure she's made a mistake coming to Aspire. Showing up on a ranch in the middle of nowhere to live with two half sisters she’s never even met before? Yeah, Rose has definitely lost her marbles…along with the contents of her stomach.

Her illness has her newfound family worried, but one visit with the town's charming, kindhearted young doctor, and Rose knows it's not just her life at stake�� it’s her heart.]]> 366 Sophia Quinn 1991159366 Ali 4 Rose had a crush on her sisters ex and gets pregnant from a one time mistake . She flees to the house and learned all 7 sisters inherited from her late father . Her she Mets dr dex the town doctor and he shows her how a man should treat a woman when he cares for her . Ends in a happy ever after . Only a few sweet kisses not descriptive . ]]> 4.32
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This one was very good and think my favorite so far . Surprise pregnancy trope and small town mid west town. Book 3 in the series. Can be read as a standalone but you’ll understand better if you read the books in order.
Rose had a crush on her sisters ex and gets pregnant from a one time mistake . She flees to the house and learned all 7 sisters inherited from her late father . Her she Mets dr dex the town doctor and he shows her how a man should treat a woman when he cares for her . Ends in a happy ever after . Only a few sweet kisses not descriptive .
]]> 214758153 She’s a romance writer burned out on love. He’s her famous baseball star ex-husband. The last man she wants to be forced to work with is the one who broke her heart.

Rom-com writer Gracie Parker hasn’t written a bestseller since she and her husband, a major league baseball star, divorced five years ago. On thin ice with her publisher—and with a looming deadline—Gracie couldn’t have picked a worse time for a painful injury that has her flat on her back. At this point, she’d accept help from anybody . . . except her first love and ex-husband, Noah Parker.

The baseball season has just ended in massive disappointment for Noah. He’s facing the stark reality that he gave up everything for a career that’s let him down and that it might be too late to get back the one person he should’ve held on to. So when Gracie’s nephew calls, saying Gracie’s looking for a tenant for her next-door rental, it feels like it’s meant to be.

All Gracie cares about is turning in her manuscript on time, which is directly at odds with Noah’s attempts to win her back, even if she is slightly charmed by his kindness. But can people ever really change? Then Noah throws a curveball that could give Gracie the extension she needs, but it will mean working directly with Noah, something she’s not sure she can face. With no other choice, and everything on the line, Gracie must decide if it is too late for a second draft of their own love story.

Sweet second chance romantic comedyClean, stand-alone sports romance novelThemes of redemptionBookish heroineBaseball star heroIncludes discussion questions for book clubs]]> 320 Becca Kinzer 1496489020 Ali 0 to-read 3.47 2025
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]]> 217442566 On the anniversary of a teen’s disappearance, three friends face a deadly hometown reunion in this twisty suspense novel by a New York Times bestselling author.

On prom night, Caroline Winterfield walked away from the ruins of an abandoned mansion called Haven Cliff and into the woods…never to be seen again. Only her three best friends know what really happened. But a secret is a secret, and a promise is a promise—even when it shatters lifelong friendships.

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of that night, Midge, Kelly, and Talia reunite at Haven Cliff, now a gleaming architectural jewel. But they aren’t alone. Someone is watching. Someone who knows what really happened to Caroline—and to the man who now lies dead a stone’s throw from where she was last seen.

Police detective Midge knows she’s dealing with a murder the moment she sees the item clutched in his lifeless hand. Only three other people in the world would grasp its significance. That means Kelly and Talia are either involved or in danger, because Caroline is long gone…or is she?]]> 396 Wendy Corsi Staub 1662523807 Ali 0 to-read 3.81 2025
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]]> 218818943 From New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne comes a brand-new story about two women, a family secret and a lost manuscript that changes everything��

Raised by her literary icon father Carson Wells, Allison Wells always felt loved, even though her mother died when she was a teen. But when she takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers she has a sister that she’s never heard about before, it’s clear there are things her father never told her before he died. Determined to meet Juniper—her half sister—and unravel the truth of what happened all those years ago, Ali finds herself taking a job as Juniper’s intern. She’ll eventually figure out a way to tell Juniper the truth of their relationship. But she never could have imagined what would happen next��

Juniper Connolly has always been incredibly healthy…until she wakes up in the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, with her new—and recently fired—intern to thank for saving her life. It’s clear June needs to de-stress her life a little, so when Ali offers her the use of her family’s cabin in a small Wyoming town, June has no reason not to go. But when she arrives in the small town, her life will never be the same.

Under the wide-open spaces of the Wyoming summer sun, Ali and June will untangle the secrets and lies their lives were built on to discover who they really are and what family really means. But even more than that, they'll build a real relationship with one another and finally become sisters. 

]]> 352 RaeAnne Thayne 1335467718 Ali 0 to-read 3.00 2025
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]]> 214151202 “The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.��

Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident.

As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become.

A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.]]> 320 Clare Leslie Hall 166807818X Ali 0 to-read 4.41 2025
author: Clare Leslie Hall
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]]> 56667651
she must take a chance on forgiveness.

From the minute Molly Morgan saw sad-eyed little Grace, she longed to give her a happy home. But Molly’s struggling bookstore is endangering her adoption chances. Outgoing entrepreneur Derek McKinney has a puppy Grace adores—and a plan to save Molly’s business. But can he and Molly put their troubled past behind them in time to make a family for a lifetime?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.]]> 213 Jill Weatherholt 0369715071 Ali 4 There is a lot of hurt from the past that needs to be worked on from both sides and their own personal dealings . These are dealt with in a healthy way with a sprinkling of faith]]> 4.56
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I like that you saw people from other books mentioned. This book is a book of love , new chances and dreams realized after past hurts. Fmc dreams of having a family and wants to adopt as she herself was adopted. Her previous relationship didn’t work out and with no partner in sight she decides to do it on her own . Later things get complicated when her bookstores sales decline when a big name bookstore moves in .
There is a lot of hurt from the past that needs to be worked on from both sides and their own personal dealings . These are dealt with in a healthy way with a sprinkling of faith
]]> 217234674 This is a Dual POV kisses only, sweet holiday romantic comedy .

For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole.

If I was to dream up the perfect man even my wildest imagination would have fallen short compared to Cole Nichols.

Tall, broad shoulders, smile to die for and dreamy green eyes that held a mischievous glint.

Add in a heart of gold, always helping others in need.

We had planned out every detail of our lives together…including his dream of becoming a major league pitcher.

So when my gran got sick and I needed to take care of her, I gave him the push he needed, breaking my heart, and his, in the process.

A decade, and a divorce later, I'm heading back home to start my life over.

That new start begins with Christmas at my best friend’s cabin…and the man I’ve done everything to leave behind me.

Is Christmas past here to haunt me, or to bring a future I stopped letting myself dream of?

This is a sweet, kisses only, holiday romantic comedy with a second chance, close proximity, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slow burn, and happily ever after.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________WELCOME to the Sweet Christmas Kisses Series!

Experience the enchantment of these twelve standalone kisses-only romance novels, where love sparkles brighter than holiday lights.

Each tale is filled with heartwarming swoony moments, festive cheer, and joyous holiday miracles. Let these happily ever after's make your Christmas season unforgettable!

We hope you enjoy each one!

Jingle Bells Rock and Roll by Evie Sterling
A Doctor’s Snowed In Christmas Wish by Daisy Flynn
Love Rekindled at Evergreen Inn by Willa Lyons
Stuck with My Christmas Crush by Francesca Spencer
A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson
A Christmas Call of Duty by Ava Wakefield
Finding Me In The Storm by Hazel Belle
Snowbound With My Grumpy Ex by Lily Waters
Sleighed by The Farmer's Daughter by Deanna Lilly
Cabin Fever With My First Flame by Madison Love
Faking It with My Bossy Ex by Leah Blair
A Holly Jolly Mix Up by Bella Greene ]]> 230 Abby Greyson Ali 4
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.]]> 4.30
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This is the first audiobook I have read by this author. I appreciated the dual /duet narration in the book. It was a cute kisses only sweet holiday romance short and sweet. I liked the flashbacks as added history to the story and able you to get to know them more . I loved the way they dealt with the struggles and were able to heal from their past to make a new future .

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
]]> 220766065 It has happened before, and it will happen again.

Kyle was the first to detect the incoming threat. As a leading astronomer in the study of Near-Earth Objects, his obsession with a rare asteroid containing three orbiting moons provided the only warning. But it wouldn’t be enough to protect his daughter, let alone the rest of the world.

Dallas has committed her life to unraveling the mysteries of deep time and humanity's ancient past. Confronted with its imminent extinction, she’s forced to rely on the relationships made in the present and draws upon her unique skillset to seek unexpected answers.

From the tundra of Alaska to the ancient caves of South Africa, a group of strangers are pulled together through a string of catastrophic events. Events that reveal how the definition of an apocalypse can be redefined and how our past may hold the key to preserving the future.

Don't miss this new Post-Apocalyptic series from Tara Ellis! This series explores every facet of global disasters and how far people will go to survive. It's perfect for fans of Kyla Stone, Bobby Akart, Jack Hunt, and Ryan Schow.

Get it now!]]> 327 Tara Ellis Ali 4 4.54
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name: Ali
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Thank you to NetGalley and Tara Ellis for this arc. This is the first arc I have read by this author and will be continuing the series as it is published. I found the book to be well written and keep me interested the whole way through. It makes you wonder what else is out there or in space when an asteroid crashes and then a sickness seems to come fast and hard. It’s like nothing we have ever seen .
]]> 217089501 He’s a billionaire investment mogul with a playboy reputation. She’s his best friend’s little sister harboring a childhood crush. Things heat up as they set sail on a Caribbean cruise.

Gabriel, a mathematical genius with the brawn of a titan, rose to the top of the cutthroat financial world, focusing on building his empire and ensuring his BBC brothers' success. But this year’s Bad Boys Club pact to find love might be his ultimate challenge.

Mia, desperate for a break from her studies, is anticipating her annual summer sibling cruise despite dreading her brother’s overbearing attitude. Gabriel’s arrival could be a cruel twist of fate or the answer to her heart’s secret desire. But pursuing the only man to steal her heart could ruin their friendship and bring her brother's wrath.

As the hot sun beats down and close proximity intensifies emotions, will love find a way or be swept overboard by harsh winds and crashing waves?

Deanna Lilly delivers heartwarming HEA stories that pull you in and make you feel like one of the family. If you like all the feels with only sweet kisses, this story is for you. Fans of Hallmark and Lifetime movies enjoy Deanna Lilly's books.

Trigger The Bad Boys Club series tells the story of five orphaned boys who create a forever family and overcome life's challenges together. These stories deal with childhood traumas, including the loss of parents, abandonment, child abuse, gang life, foster care/orphanages, and more. There are no gory or graphic details, but the hurt these events caused is addressed as the characters go through the healing process. References to these life events could trigger some readers and should be considered before reading.]]> 394 Deanna Lilly Ali 0 to-read 4.70
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]]> 215626809 A 6'5 NHL goalie walks into a bar and meets the love of his life...no, this isn't the start of a bad joke.

I had a chance encounter in a dimly lit bar that led to an earth-shattering kiss with a beautiful stranger.

But then the next morning my world is rocked again--when I walk inside my team captain's house and see her.

Farrah Remington isn't a mysterious stranger after all, she's the little sister of my captain and best friend. A woman firmly off limits to anyone on the D.C. Eagles.

Now, I have to pretend that kiss never happened. But the more I see Farrah, the hotter our chemistry burns, and the stronger our connection grows--until we can't resist each other any longer.

Sneaking around isn't ideal, but what my team captain doesn't know won't hurt him (or piss him off in the middle of the Stanley Cup playoffs).

I'm with my dream girl and my team is sailing through playoffs...until the truth comes out.

Now my team captain hates me, I can't keep pucks out of my net to save my life, and the woman I love won't speak to me.

Can I save my relationship, my friendship, and enough goals to help the D.C. Eagles finally win the Cup...or will I get shut out of Farrah's life forever?

Secret or Shutout is a dual POV, fade-to-black romance that can be read as a stand alone. This work of fiction contains mild language, depictions of PCOS, infertility, and divorce. If you are sensitive to these subjects, please use this content warning to make an informed decision about reading this book.]]> 338 Leah Brunner Ali 5 4.16 2025
author: Leah Brunner
name: Ali
average rating: 4.16
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rating: 5
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This is the first book I have read by this author and won’t be my last. I think the narrators did a great job minus the French pronunciations were hard to understand. Not sure if done correctly or if wrong since I don’t know French I’m not judging. The mmc in this book is a walking green flag snd what other mmcs should aspire to be . He falls hard and fast. He is attentive and there to support when needed and anything you could imagine. This book had good representation from the PCOS to adoption . It was done really well and my heart hurt for Farrah and had been hurt in the past and was reluctant to trust but realize red flags from her ex she may have over looked but the new guy has none of those traits . This book is part of series but can be read as a standalone. Although I want to go read the others so if you don’t want to be hooked don’t read lol
]]> 205251962 Never in a million years did I think he would do this. Aiden is the last person I thought would break my heart. Yet, he did.

We were known as “Grump�� and “Sunshine�� in college, but without an explanation, he broke up with me.

I was devastated.

Seven years later, his business brought him to Green Oasis, and he needed an interior designer to remodel his home.

Guess who is the only designer in our small town?

Yep, he’s my boss now. I know it sounds crazy, but I needed the job.

My heart couldn’t resist him as we worked closely together.

Despite my best intentions, I was falling hard for my brother’s best friend.

His flirting reignited the spark between us, and he offered to be my date for my tenth high school reunion.

The soft kiss we shared was not a mistake, but then

Aiden fell sick, and things got complicated.

Undeniably, attraction lingers for a second chance despite the fear of another heartbreak.



“I Kissed My Grumpy Boss�� is a clean and sweet second-chance romance. Grab a beverage and visit Mia and her brother’s best friend, Aiden, in Green Oasis’s happily-ever-after story.]]> Charity Bee Ames Ali 4 4.50 2024
author: Charity Bee Ames
name: Ali
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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Thank you to the author and booksprout for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest . This is a sweet brothers best friend second chance. They met in college and secretly date but he left out of the blue. 7 years later he is her new boss for a remodeling gig she was hired to do for a new house he had bought. Now she is trying to work professionally with him but wonders why he up and left and wants answers. He always loved her and still does but he had a secret . Can they be strong and live through the secret he has been hiding . Kissing only
]]> 61151420
As a senior acquisitions editor for Fog Harbor Books in San Francisco, Ingrid Erikson has rejected many a manuscript for lack of defined conflict and dramatic irony—two elements her current life possesses in spades. In the months following the death of her childhood best friend and international bestselling author Cecelia Campbell, Ingrid has not only lost her ability to escape into fiction due to a rare trauma response, but she's also desperate to find the closure she's convinced will come with Cecelia's missing final manuscript.

After Ingrid jeopardizes her career, she fears her future will remain irrevocably broken. But then Joel Campbell—the man who shattered her belief in happily-ever-afters—offers her a sealed envelope from his late cousin, Cecelia, asking Joel and Ingrid to put their differences aside and retrieve a mysterious package in their coastal Washington hometown.

Honoring Cecelia's last request will challenge their convictions and test their loyalties, but through it all, will Ingrid and Joel be brave enough to uncover a twice-in-a-lifetime love?]]> 384 Nicole Deese 0764241184 Ali 0 to-read 4.29 2023
author: Nicole Deese
name: Ali
average rating: 4.29
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]]> 214974582
August Tate is still reeling from taking guardianship of his teen sister. Determined to find a solution to her degenerative hearing loss and to prevent his private recording studio from going under, he agrees to produce audiobooks part-time. When Sophie breathes new life into his creativity and forms an unexpected bond with his sister, rooted in their common faith, he must confront the reasons he turned away from his own.

Bestselling and award-winning author Nicole Deese weaves an emotionally charged romance rich in the complexities of love and family.]]> 416 Nicole Deese 0764241206 Ali 0 to-read 4.61
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]]> 214151222 Paedyn and Kai are reunited but face a terrible decision in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and The Red Queen.

Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya��

And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate—and the fate of those around her—forever.

In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?]]> 608 Lauren Roberts 1665955465 Ali 0 currently-reading 4.30 2025
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name: Ali
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]]> 223040602 Seraphina prayed for a miracle. But the Lord on High sent him.

The war began the day 29-year-old Seraphina de la Croix became Elmoria's first ruling queen. Two hundred years of peace shattered in an instant–all because the world thought her too weak to hold her family's throne. She's determined to prove them wrong.

But Seraphina wasn't born to rule.

She was born to marry the King of Drakmor, Edmund Hargrave, and sit at his side as a mere consort. Now, thrust into a dangerous world of political intrigue and divine magic, Seraphina must end the war and save her people before it's too late. But with dark forces stirring and enemies threatening at all sides, she stands to lose far more than just her life should she fail to secure victory in this deadly war of crowns.

Especially when a new contender enters the the true King of Drakmor, who supposedly died fifteen years ago.

Epic fantasy and clean romance meet in this intrigue-filled first installment in the War of Crowns saga. If you love medieval politics, sweeping tales told from multiple POVs, and slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance, read A War of Crowns today!

Perfect for readers who want all the epic scope of A Game of Thrones, but none of the explicit content.]]> 539 Ashley Willingham Ali 4 This is a true slow burn with no kissing . There’s some flirtation throughout the book but that is where it ends. I’m also curious where the subplots of the other characters would go . ]]> 4.43
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I read this book as an arc from the author. I thought it was well written but I didn’t really get into the book until around the 45% mark. The romance element in the book is more of a subplot , at least for now. That may change in the coming books. All the beginning chapters where bouncing around the different characters but once they were solidified I was able to understand the story more. I really want more of how the story started and what happened to Hedley and the usuru he sent to Seraphjna .
This is a true slow burn with no kissing . There’s some flirtation throughout the book but that is where it ends. I’m also curious where the subplots of the other characters would go .
]]> 229680739
Set in a world that is not our own, Legon Awakening takes you through an epic journey into a land full of wonderment, illusion, and innovation.

From the Author

Hello, I'm Nicholas Taylor. I just wanted to take a moment to talk about why I wrote the Legon Series. With the Legon books, I wanted to pull listeners into another world with Elves, Dragons and a race that no one has seen before, the Iumenta. I want people to see the Legon world, and its characters the way I see them. I also wanted to write a book that everyone could enjoy, from the person who has been following fantasy their whole life, to someone who maybe is just getting into the genre. So it's with that in mind that I hope you enjoy listening to Legon Awakening as much as I enjoyed writing it.

From the

""Ripping good fantasy with a wicked bite!"" (Best-selling author Brian Rathbone)

""Taylor is a brilliant writer in his use of structure and traditional elements of story telling. The arc of the story proceeds well and the plot is articulated and clear. The characters, however, are the strong part of this book. You love some and you hate others. You laugh, you cry and their trials affect you while you are reading."" (Best-selling author Collin Earl)

"]]> Nicholas Taylor Ali 4 4.00 2010
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]]> 59488354 238 Jill Weatherholt Ali 3 4.70
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I think this a cute romance for beginning readers a story of second chance with light faith elements woven through the story . He loved her but due to emotional trauma he received as a child he left and joined the rodeo leaving her heart broken. She wasn’t ready to listen to the reasons as a teen but now things have changed. I found the triplets to be cute and fun with very different personalities. The mmc was very easy going and willing to help no matter what , fmc had always been against the rodeo due to her upbringing but maybe now she can see a new side to it after looking at it from a different angle
]]> 227791062 Wearing a leather jacket and snakeskin boots in a vegan restaurant wasn’t my finest moment, but I never thought it would end up in a pair of lawsuits.

Merdy

I was an influencer who lost her influence, but now I’m back! This time, instead of advertising clothing lines and current trends, I endorse worthy causes and charities.

When Hunter asks me to take and post videos of him Bronc riding, showcasing his new equine therapy center, I’m hesitant—not because I don’t want to, but because I can’t stand by and watch him risk his life for a thrill.

And when the beautiful and sweet new therapist for the center decides to tag along? I feel like the third wheel.

I’ve pushed him away to protect him from my downfall as I’m about to lose everything. But none of that matters if I lose him in the end.

Hunter

Merdy has been rejecting all of my attempts to earn another kiss like the one she gave me on New Year’s Eve—a kiss she called a mistake and said couldn’t happen again.

I disagree. I may have been the wrong twin for her best friend, but I know I’m the right twin for her.

In a last-ditch effort to show her how great we could be together, I hired Merdy to promote Triple H Ranch on her internet channel.

But when I get bucked from a horse, and things take a turn for the worse, I find out if we make a good team after all.]]> 302 Madison Love Ali 5 4.76
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Home again ! I love these books and characters . It feels like a big family and close friends that care about you. I’ve learned a lot about cornhole besides the basics by reading these books . Merdy wants to be with hunter but refuses as she has a lot of debt behind her and doesn’t want to feel beholden to him. Hunter loves her and doesn’t care about the money but finds a way to I show her how much he cares. These books are quick reads with love and heart . They do have a hint of religion thrown in a way that’s easy even if you’re not a believer. I appreciate the was the autism was show and represented and the hard points at times without being overdone . I can’t wait for the next book
]]> 222386740 Revenge is a dish best served cold.

You’d think, as a baker, Dekker Piper would be able to avoid burning things. Apparently that doesn’t apply to her personal life, which just went up in flames. Moving next door to him is just the icing on the cake.

Max Fuentes. Hunky. Charming. Hates her guts.

Yeah, him. The man whose life she ruined shares a wall with her now. And if that wasn’t punishment enough, she can’t seem to avoid him. It’s only a matter of time before he exacts his revenge and the suspense is killing her.

When he passes on every chance to humiliate her—and she’s given him plenty—she wonders whether she’s misjudged him. And if that’s the case, can the sparks between them possibly lead to something more, or will she crash and burn yet again?

Cream and Punishment is a feel-good romantic comedy that will bring all the swoony, sizzling chemistry while keeping the bedroom door closed. It is the first in the Smitten in the Mitten series of interconnected standalone novels.]]> 321 Brianne Ritchie Córdova 1962739473 Ali 5 Thank you. Ooksirens for this arc in exchange for a review]]> 4.72
author: Brianne Ritchie Córdova
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I loved this book and was the first buy this author I have read. The beginning of the book had a great hook that drew you in . The fmc is convinced the mmc hates her and if course she moves in next door to him . She’s a baker and he works for the fbi . She has a series of mishaps and they grow closer together as he is there to help her. This is a clean romance so there is no swearing but I thought it was fun seeing All the unvented non swear words used such a holy jalapeño. The main character has a lack of self confidence and often feels like a burden . The author did a good job of representing mental health in the form of adhd in adult women . It was such a cute book and would read again .
Thank you. Ooksirens for this arc in exchange for a review
]]> 207990765
After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to.

Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.

Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn’t have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts �� and the battle between duty and desire is deadly.

Be swept away by this kiss-or-kill romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm.]]> 1 Lauren Roberts 1797179950 Ali 5 3.67 2024
author: Lauren Roberts
name: Ali
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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Omg ! That cliffhanger I’m thankful next book isn’t far away. I read this book in audiobook and I really like the people who did the narration. Appreciate that they have different people for the characters because unless the narrator is able to do all the characters well the audiobook might not come out as well . They whole series we have this whole enemies to lovers vibe going on but in this one you see them get closer and think they are falling but are they really . Paedyn learns the truth of who she is and that family is sometimes chosen and not always by blood. There a twist and turns that will though you got a loop and events that may change the expected trajectory of the whole story.
]]> 221897084 She’s a pop star who lost her way. He’s a billionaire cowboy returning home to run the family ranch. When help is needed, it’s not him she turns to—but it’s him she gets in the end.

Connie Jo

“I have a plan!�� That’s my life’s motto, and yet I wonder why nothing works out as intended. Oh yeah, it’s because my ideas are wild and should never be tried at home or without supervision.

When I asked my teenage crush to fake date me to fend off a stalker, I should have known that my attempt to gain his attention would be ignored. To make matters worse, he pawns me off on his twin brother—my childhood best friend.

Hayden and I were two peas in a pod but had eventually drifted apart. It’s why I can no longer tell the twins apart.
And when my “fake�� date doesn’t show, and Hayden steps in? It becomes impossible to deny that the wrong twin might end up being the right one after all.

Hayden

I’ve loved one woman in my life, but was friend-zoned after a sloppy kiss when we were ten. Apparently, tasting like soggy potato chips isn’t the way to a girl’s heart.

With my brother, the stud, and me, the spud, I stood back in the shadows and watched Connie Jo pine after him for years. Then he makes a deal to be her fake boyfriend, and all my hope goes up in smoke.

But…he has a plan! I’m to take his place and fill in as her partner for cornhole tournaments and date to a New Year’s bash.
This is my chance to show Connie Jo I’m not the wrong twin but her Mister Right.

Will I win her heart or get cornholed in the end?

*** Smoochin�� the Wrong The Beanbaggers of Cornhole County Book 1 is a Christian, Sweet, kisses-only romance that's sure to make you smile and is free from profanity, promiscuity, or cheating by the protagonists in the story. This book contains faith, banter, and swoony kisses.]]> 294 Madison Love Ali 5 4.65
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name: Ali
average rating: 4.65
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I love this one . The book before is about ten years before but I love revisiting the characters in this close knit community . Small town girl turned celebrity singer returns home when she needs to hide. Not sure what’s going on with her supposed stalked she returns home to her little town , her safe haven. I’m glad Connie Jo returned to her roots snd we were able to see the real her. A great romcom with faith elements weaved through. A sweet romance for those looking for it.
]]> 58733693 Remarkably Bright Creatures, an exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, tracing a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.

Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late.

Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.]]> 368 Shelby Van Pelt 0063204150 Ali 0 to-read 4.35 2022
author: Shelby Van Pelt
name: Ali
average rating: 4.35
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]]> 196218540 For Sheriff Bree Taggert, a gruesome double murder exposes the secrets of the dead in a shocking novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.

A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed. The sole survivor: their traumatized teenage daughter, Claire Mason.

Bree teams up with investigator Matt Flynn to work the case, but together they uncover more questions than answers. When Claire is stalked at the park, it’s clear the killer isn’t finished—and she’s the next target.

As Bree and Matt sift through the past—suspect by suspect—a tangled web of deception emerges, and the truth becomes harder to see. Because the victims�� entire lives were a lie. And the only way to protect the vulnerable girl is to unravel her parents�� secrets.]]> 313 Melinda Leigh 1662516959 Ali 5 4.48 2025
author: Melinda Leigh
name: Ali
average rating: 4.48
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rating: 5
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I loved this book . This is the first book I have read by this author and will not be my last. The pace of the book keeps you guessing the whole time and when I finally thought the book was ending they through in a surprise I wasn’t expecting . I read this as an audiobook and I liked the narrator
]]> 227859256 Two weeks. One house. Zero chance their hearts come out unscathed.

Elijah Wells is trouble. He always has been. The kind of trouble that makes your heart race and your common sense disappear. Just ask all the girls in town throwing themselves at him. He broke my heart once—walked away like what we had meant nothing—and I swore I’d never let him get close enough to do it again.

I should’ve let him go a long time ago. He’s everything my family would hate—wild, reckless, and, worst of all, a Woods. The feud between our families has been going on for decades, and no good could ever come from crossing that line.

But now, thanks to his brother’s honeymoon, I’m stuck sharing a house with Eli for two weeks, chasing after three energetic boys and trying to pretend that old spark between us isn’t still burning. Two weeks of late nights, quiet conversations, and discovering a side of him I never expected.

He’s kind. Protective. He’s making it impossible to forget why I fell for him in the first place, or why I swore I’d never let him break my heart again.

But the way Eli looks at me makes me question everything. If we give in, we could lose everything. And yet, walking away from him this time might just break me for good. I'm just not sure I can be The One Who Risked it All.]]> 216 Tara Grace Ericson 1949896714 Ali 5 4.71
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I loved this one and thankfully the next one is out soon due to the teaser in that epilogue. This is sort of a loose retelling of Romeo and Juliet just without the fatality. Rival famines hate each other due to something that happened in the past but things change darn the trust comes to light . I loved Carla and Eli . They had always loved each other and had that special connection but stayed apart due to hatred each family had for another. When is father has a health problem and he watches the kid we get to see a new side to him. The nurturing fathering type who takes time out of his day to spend with the kids and helps find lost toys. This is a swoony christian romance with tons of heart and family centered with tidbits from the other books sprinkled without. It’s light on the faith if you want one not one the heavy side but even if you’re not a believer you can read these stories. All the fall and sweetness without the on page spice .
]]> 12022079
All marriages have a breaking point. All families have wounds. All wars have a cost. . . .

Like many couples, Michael and Jolene Zarkades have to face the pressures of everyday life��children, careers, bills, chores��even as their twelve-year marriage is falling apart. Then a deployment sends Jolene deep into harm's way and leaves defense attorney Michael at home, unaccustomed to being a single parent to their two girls. As a mother, it agonizes Jolene to leave her family, but as a solider, she has always understood the true meaning of duty. In her letters home, she paints a rose-colored version of her life on the front lines, shielding her family from the truth. But war will change Jolene in ways that none of them could have foreseen. When tragedy strikes, Michael must face his darkest fear and fight a battle of his own��for everything that matters to his family.

At once a profoundly honest look at modern marriage and a dramatic exploration of the toll war takes on an ordinary American family, Home Front is a story of love, loss, heroism, honor, and ultimately, hope.]]> 390 Kristin Hannah 0312577206 Ali 4 to-read 4.15 2012
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]]> 203579289 The forest is more dangerous than ever in this highly-anticipated, pulse-pounding, and swoon-worthy conclusion to the bestselling Luminaries trilogy.

Winnie Wednesday’s future is looking bright. Hemlock Falls is no longer hunting the werewolf, she and Erica Thursday are tentative friends, and Winnie finally knows exactly where she stands with Jay Friday.

With everything finally on track, Winnie is looking forward to the Nightmare Masquerade, a week-long celebration of all things Luminary. But as Luminaries from across the world flock to the small town, uninvited guests also arrive. Winnie is confronted by a masked Diana and charged with an impossible task—one that threatens everything and everyone Winnie loves.

As Winnie fights to stop new enemies before time runs out, old mysteries won't stop intruding. Her missing father is somehow entangled with her search for hidden witches, and as Winnie digs deeper into the long-standing war between the Luminaries and the Dianas, she discovers rifts within her own family she never could have imagined.

What does loyalty mean when family and enemies look the same?]]> 367 Susan Dennard 1250339480 Ali 0 to-read 3.92 2024
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]]> 45047384
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.

When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days.

But the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn.

An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.]]> 394 T.J. Klune Ali 5 4.37 2020
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name: Ali
average rating: 4.37
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rating: 5
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I loved this book it’s like a cozy warm hug .Linus is sent to the island to check to make sure the “orphanage �� is run well and kids are being cared for. The kids are magical and require special care . He is not just a care taker but a father . He has such patience and connects deeply with them. He has never felt accepted but here he finds family snd not just a home
]]> 220301593 Perfect boyfriend. Perfect liar. Perfect killer?

Her
I am on my way home, thinking only of the quiet, happy evening to come, when I see something impossible. I would recognise those gorgeous pale blue eyes anywhere. It’s him—the high-school boyfriend I adored�� until the day he vanished without a trace.

I run towards him, my pulse racing. He turns, politely, a puzzled look on that familiar face. ‘I’m sorry,�� he says. ‘Do I know you?��

I need answers. I’m certain he’s lying. I just have to prove it.

Him
Of course you recognised me. Always so keen, always trying to do right by everyone.

It’s typical of my bad luck that we happened to run into each other.

I left this place for a reason—one you never knew. Now that I’m back I have plans, and I’m afraid, my dear, that you’re getting in my way…]]> 330 S.E. Lynes 1836181957 Ali 4 Older people are dying and they are not sure why. Then someone from her past resurfaced but is it really him or is it just someone who looks like him . It keeps you guessing and the back story really makes you secure in the path and then the whole floor collapses. ]]> 3.62
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Thank you to NetGalley for giving me this audiobook as an arc. This is the first book I have read by this. Untie and I will probably be reading more. This book was filled with twists and turns and at the end when you finally think you have it another twist you never see coming is thrown in . I think the narrator did a good job. Took a bit to get into the book but once the plot started to pick up I liked it.
Older people are dying and they are not sure why. Then someone from her past resurfaced but is it really him or is it just someone who looks like him . It keeps you guessing and the back story really makes you secure in the path and then the whole floor collapses.
]]> 222954383 This is a dual POV, kisses only, sports romance and the third standalone in the Accidentally In Sports Series.

A Brooding Hockey Player. A Gorgeous Movie Star. And One Very Public Break-up.

Ava
Duncan James has always been the one person I couldn’t hide from.

He saw me. The real me I hid from everyone.

Ten years later, that hasn’t changed, but Duncan has.

The younger brother of my best friend is all grown up. And way too attractive for his own good, and mine.

With a crazy ex, I have a favor to Pretend to be my boyfriend.

Duncan
The moment I laid eyes on Ava Norris, I knew she was my person.

Now she’s asking the pretend I’m in love with her.

One I’m pretty sure I still am.

Fake dating never goes well in the movies. And if the ‘fake�� kisses are any indication, my heart’s about to be broken a second time.

Unless I can figure out a way to make her mine for real.


This is a sweet, kisses only, fake dating, off-limits, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine, he falls first, brother's best friend, age gap, all sizzle no spice romance with a happily ever after. Let yourself get swept up with Duncan and Ava. I hope you fall in love with the two of them and are left wanting more of the Accidentally In Sports Series! This book is a standalone but is interconnected with Accidentally In Love With My Best Friend’s Brother and Accidentally Falling For My Fake Wife. ]]> 343 Abby Greyson Ali 5 4.57
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I loved this book. It is book 3 in the series but can be read as a standalone . Her books always bring me joy and this one the end brought me to tears. I loved the personality of David’s daughter she was the cutest thing with spunk. I liked how they are keeping her sisters memory alive even after she is gone. David is her best friend and even though Duncan is his brother he is a great sounding board for both of them . He gave great advice when needed while still being there to lend an ear. Her books are always the sweetest and this one is no different. The perfect amount of humor balanced with a great love story .
]]> 229167177 345 Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 229158159 331 Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 223289124 This is a dual POV, kisses only, sports romance and the fourth standalone in the interconnected Accidentally In Sports Series.

💍 Marriage Of Convenience
💪Single Dad
⚾️Baseball Player
💌Second Chance
⚱️���Գ������ٲ��Գ���
💼Work Place Relationship
💃Damsel In Distress

This is a sweet, kisses only, marriage of convenience, single dad, slow burn, second chance, he falls first, with lots of sizzle no spice romance and a happily ever after. Let yourself get swept up with David and Cat. I hope you fall in love with the two of them and are left wanting more of the Accidentally In Sports Series! This book is a standalone but is interconnected with Accidentally In Love With My Best Friend’s Brother, Accidentally Falling For My Fake Wife and Accidentally Checked By My Brother's Best Friend.]]> Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 214958855 This is a kisses only, sweet romance.

A long-awaited homecoming, a runaway bride, and a second chance.

When I decided to join the Army, I never in a million years believed it would cost me the girl I loved.

Penelope Miller was my best friend and the love of my life. It was love at first ponytail tug.

Yet joining the Army changed everything.

A decade later, I’m home, and Penny is starting the life we dreamed of…with another man.

At least she was until I found her hanging from a cliff on her wedding day.

Still in love with me, she left her fiancé at the altar.

I’m no longer the man who left Willow Falls and joined the military. I’m not the man she remembers.

I’m broken.
Unworthy of Penny and the love she has to offer.
I would never let her settle for less than she deserves.

But how do I walk away from the one person my heart beats for? The one and only woman I’ve ever loved?

This is the second book in the Bake My Day With Love Series. This is a clean, second chance, best friend, small town, military, sweet and swoony stand alone romance. Let yourself get swept up with Liam and Penny as they get a second chance at the love they believed was lost. Just like with all my other books, I hope you fall in love with the two of them and are left wanting more!]]> 215 Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 4.22
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]]> 213918888 This is a kisses only, sweet romance.

A best man, a maid of honor, and a matchmaking bride and groom.

I was torn to pieces when Jamie left town and ended things, even though I knew it wasn’t the last time I would see him.

Jamie is my best friend’s brother and my brother’s best friend.

They're getting married.

Making me the maid of honor, and Jamie the best man.

I know, I know—totally cliché.

It’s not a big deal. I’m an adult, and I’ve gotten over heartbreak before.

Getting over Jamie will be no different.

Except for my meddling family and the fact that he told me he missed me every day he was away.

He missed me but didn’t call. Yeah, right.

I can handle this. I’ve got a heart of steel. I’ll be fine.

I just didn’t expect him to show up with a blow torch.

I'd Never Date My Best Friend's Brother is book 3 in the Bake My Day With Love Series, and is a sweet romantic comedy.]]> 336 Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 4.29
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]]> 222608795 This is an Award Winning, dual POV, kisses only, sports romance and the second standalone in the Accidentally In Sports Series.

A hidden identity, a fake marriage, and one very real crush.

Adam
Finding out my visa expired days after being traded to a new professional football team?Worst two weeks of my life



Now my agent tells me my sole option, if I want to keep playing and not end up deported, is to get married.

There's only one problem. I’m not dating anyone.

But there is someone I’m interested in...

Susie
I’m a best-selling author with a deadline looming and a bad case of writer’s block torn between two men.

Chase, I’ve only talked to online, and Adam is my brother’s teammate which makes him completely off-limits.

But then out of the blue, Chase presents me with a proposal I can’t refuse.

Will this romance author finally find the love she’s been writing about or will her writer’s block get in the way?

This is a sweet, kisses only, marriage of convenience, off-limits, slow burn, cinnamon roll, he falls first, lots of sizzle no spice romance with a happily ever after. Let yourself get swept up with Adam and Susie. I hope you fall in love with the two of them and are left wanting more of the Accidentally In Sports Series! This book is a standalone but is interconnected with Accidentally In Love With My Best Friend’s Brother and Never Fall For Your Brother’s Best Friend.]]> 346 Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 4.42
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]]> 214152211 One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’re unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this big-hearted family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo.

Ryan and Lillian Bright are deeply in love, recently married, and now parents to a baby girl, Georgette. But Lillian has a son she hasn’t told Ryan about, and Ryan has an alcohol addiction he hasn’t told Lillian about, so Georgette comes of age watching their marriage rise and fall.

When a shocking blow scatters their fragile trio, Georgette tries to distance herself from reminders of her parents. Years later, Lillian’s son comes searching for his birth family, so Georgette must return to her roots, unearth her family’s history, and decide whether she can open up to love for them—or herself—while there’s still time.

Told from three intimate points of view, The Bright Years is a tender, true-to-life novel that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love.]]> 288 Sarah Damoff 1668061449 Ali 0 to-read 4.42 2025
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]]> 218568749 Spilling the tea has never been so cozy��

In the quaint town of Adenashire, Doli Butterbuckle, a people-pleasing sunshine dwarf, is content with her simple tea magic and circle of friends. It’s true she’s never quite lived up to family expectations, but life is just fine...until her parents arrive with an inherited dragon egg and then a charming gargoyle harboring a secret strolls into her life.

As Doli grapples with her newfound responsibility and discovers a long hidden side of herself, she must face an overbearing family, a sinister plot, and a mischievous dragon that refuses to stay out of trouble.

But with the help of her loyal friends and newfound love, Doli embarks on a heartwarming adventure, revealing that embracing her true self is the most enchanting path of all.

Escape to Adenashire for a whimsical, cozy fantasy where every steaming cup of tea holds the promise of inner strength.]]> 304 J. Penner 1464243778 Ali 0 to-read 3.73 2024
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name: Ali
average rating: 3.73
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]]> 228482395 When an EMP brings down a medevac helicopter, a flight medic must get her crew home alive.

A routine air medevac mission turns deadly when an electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) renders most technology useless in an instant. National Guard flight medic Julia Song and her crew crash-land deep in the rugged Maine wilderness. With limited resources, no way to call for help, and no rescue in sight, it’s up to Julia to get her wounded crew home alive.

From award-winning author Linda Naughton, Dustoff Down is a companion novella to the post-apocalyptic EMP thriller Blackout Trail. This adrenaline-pumping spinoff introduces new faces, who will join returning favorites in the forthcoming sequel. Readers can enjoy Dustoff Down before or after Blackout Trail without spoilers. Perfect for fans of Kyla Stone and Grace Hamilton.]]> 61 Linda Naughton 1965187005 Ali 4 4.33
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]]> 64647356
As the blackout causes planes to fall from the sky, Anna crosses paths with devoted father Mark Ryan in the chaos at the airport. Mark convinces Anna to travel with him and his seven-year-old daughter Lily to their family’s cabin in remote Maine. There Mark hopes to reunite with his wife, and find a safe refuge from a society on the brink of collapse.

Journeying across a thousand miles of backcountry trails, they will face a daily struggle against nature. Their biggest peril, though, may come from their fellow survivors. As Anna grows closer to Mark and Lily, she resolves to see them safely home. But can she hold onto her humanity in a world gone mad?]]> 483 Linda Naughton Ali 4 4.55
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]]> 211859121 This is a kisses only, sweet romance.

My best friend’s annoying brother, some spilled tea, and a crazy proposition.

Josh Owen’s is the top receiver in the NFL, with a bad boy reputation. He’s click bait fodder for any, and all, gossip columns.

A released video shows us “kissing��, and the news is spreading like wildfire.
Now me, "good girl" Brie, is in the rumor mills with him.

His agent sees this as a golden opportunity for Josh to get on better terms with his team.
I think it’s crazy, but Josh needs help.

In spite of our love-hate relationship, I agree to be his “girlfriend��.

Spending time with him, I get to know the real person, not just the one who’s constantly pushing my buttons.

I can’t deny that I don’t hate him.
In fact, I like him.
A lot.

As fake kisses feel more real, Josh brings up making "us" a reality.

Only one problem.
When my parents died, my heart went on lock down.

Can the bane of my existence be the one who’s had the key all along?

This is a sweet, kisses only, best friend's brother, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slow burn, and happily ever after. Let yourself get swept up with Josh and Brie! I hope you fall in love with the two of them and are left wanting more! This book is a standalone. ]]> 383 Abby Greyson Ali 0 to-read 4.23
author: Abby Greyson
name: Ali
average rating: 4.23
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]]> 228112809 April in Bloom, pouring her heart into every arrangement. But at the weekend market, there’s one person who always seems to be a thorn in her side—Caleb Michaels, the charming yet infuriating flower farmer whose stall sits exactly where hers was supposed to be. Their rivalry has been going strong for months, with sharp words and stubborn pride keeping them firmly at odds.
But when an unexpected opportunity forces them to work together, April and Caleb find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Between long hours, last-minute mishaps, and an undeniable spark neither of them saw coming, their once-prickly dynamic begins to shift.
Just as April starts to let her guard down, a misunderstanding threatens to undo everything. With her heart on the line, she must decide if some risks are worth taking—especially when love might be blooming where she least expected it.
A sweet, small-town romance full of warmth, playful banter, and slow-burning chemistry, Spring Rain is perfect for fans of Hallmark movies and cozy love stories that feel like a warm hug.]]> 73 Danielle Hughes Ali 4 The story was cute with charm like a hallmark movie with a happy ever after we come to expect . Competing vendors in the market he grows the flowers and she makes arrangements. They are forced to work together when a couple want to use her designs for their wedding but can’t afford her designs due to her vendor costs . Caleb steps in and offers a better price for the flowers but still using her designs due.
They go through a few rough patches and she has to learn to trust due to her past abandonment issues but Caleb is family focus and makes her wish she could have that . ]]> 3.97
author: Danielle Hughes
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I got this as an arc from bookfunnel. I liked the overall book but didn’t really like the characters that much . April was a little too prissy and a control freak and Caleb was very arrogant . I liked the story and would like a little more even though it’s a novella .
The story was cute with charm like a hallmark movie with a happy ever after we come to expect . Competing vendors in the market he grows the flowers and she makes arrangements. They are forced to work together when a couple want to use her designs for their wedding but can’t afford her designs due to her vendor costs . Caleb steps in and offers a better price for the flowers but still using her designs due.
They go through a few rough patches and she has to learn to trust due to her past abandonment issues but Caleb is family focus and makes her wish she could have that .
]]> 61884987 Love isn’t blind, it’s just a little blurry.

Sadie Montgomery never saw what was coming . . . Literally! One minute she’s celebrating the biggest achievement of her life—placing as a finalist in the North American Portrait Society competition—the next, she’s lying in a hospital bed diagnosed with a “probably temporary�� condition known as face blindness. She can see, but every face she looks at is now a jumbled puzzle of disconnected features. Imagine trying to read a book upside down and in another language. This is Sadie’s new reality with every face she sees.

But, as she struggles to cope, hang on to her artistic dream, work through major family issues, and take care of her beloved dog, Peanut, she falls into—love? Lust? A temporary obsession to distract from the real problems in her life?—with not one man but two very different ones. The timing couldn’t be worse.

If only her life were a little more in focus, Sadie might be able to find her way. But perceiving anything clearly right now seems impossible. Even though there are things we can only find when we aren’t looking. And there are people who show up when we least expect them. And there are always, always other ways of seeing.]]> 323 Katherine Center 1250283787 Ali 5 She is an artist and was chosen for a contest for her portrait ability but now she has a limited time frame to create a new portrait for the contest and it needs to be a portrait of a live subject.
She tries some new ways to create the art due to her vision issues but they don’t work 100% . She is able to improve slowly but her impairment greatly hinders her ability to make her art. We see her slowly heal and the trial and tribulations she must go through to navigate her new life

There are two mmc joe who lives in her building who she recognizes from his vintage bowling jacket and dr addition her vet as he has a more professional aura and wears his lab coat.

I loved how to the story progressed. We learn how her mother died and her stained relationship with her father. Her step mother and step sister and the toxic relationship their . The guilt her father feels about the death and how they both deal with the death of the woman they loved.

Parker (step sister) has lashed out from the beginning but after a surprise even we learn more about Parker and why she is the way she is.

Triggers: toxic family
, parent death, face blindness]]> 3.92 2023
author: Katherine Center
name: Ali
average rating: 3.92
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rating: 5
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Thank you NetGalley and st martins press for giving me this arc. I love Katherine’s writing . She writes wonderfully stories with characters you love without the spice. Maybe a 1 on spice scale only 2 kisses in the whole book. This book has a different turn than the others I have read by her . The fmc has a blood vessel in her brain that needs to be operated on . She gets the surgery but than has swelling that causes her to have a particular vision issue that messes with her ability to identify people .
She is an artist and was chosen for a contest for her portrait ability but now she has a limited time frame to create a new portrait for the contest and it needs to be a portrait of a live subject.
She tries some new ways to create the art due to her vision issues but they don’t work 100% . She is able to improve slowly but her impairment greatly hinders her ability to make her art. We see her slowly heal and the trial and tribulations she must go through to navigate her new life

There are two mmc joe who lives in her building who she recognizes from his vintage bowling jacket and dr addition her vet as he has a more professional aura and wears his lab coat.

I loved how to the story progressed. We learn how her mother died and her stained relationship with her father. Her step mother and step sister and the toxic relationship their . The guilt her father feels about the death and how they both deal with the death of the woman they loved.

Parker (step sister) has lashed out from the beginning but after a surprise even we learn more about Parker and why she is the way she is.

Triggers: toxic family
, parent death, face blindness
]]> 197210645 There’s nothing like getting fired by an overeducated dumb person on Christmas Eve!
Even worse, I’m not the first person my cantankerous-jerk bosshole pulled this on.
It isn’t fair. Not to mention I’m now broke.
Somebody must stop his bullying before his over-inflated-bobble head gets even bigger. And bobblier.
That somebody might as well be me.


Christian
Lofty sacrifices is my motto as I build my Coffee Loft empire.
I want to be the top boss, with my feet up on a mahogany desk.
My lightly iced, half-caff, Grande, 5-pump, sugar free, cinnamon dolce, almond milk latte with whip in one hand and the keys to my Mercedes in the other.
Goals.
Eliminate anyone who gets in my way.
I’ve already forgotten little Miss Attitude, who I just fired.
That is until she returns with a diabolical plan to steal all my customers.
I do the only thing I know how to do and declare war!

Pardon my French Press is a forced proximity, enemies to lovers, slow burn, sweet romantic comedy with a HEA. It’s perfect for fans of exaggerated slapstick comedy styles

Welcome to Coffee Loft , a place where romance is always brewing.

Grab your favorite table over in the corner and be prepared to be swept off your feet. This multi-author collection features some of your favorite sweet romance authors that you already know and love as well as a few new names you'll be rushing to check out.

From cold brews to cappuccinos and frothy frappes, there's something on the menu for every romantic comedy reader. Fake dates, meddling matchmakers, friends-to-lovers and so much more, each stand-alone story is the right blend of sweetness, guaranteed to warm your heart. Happily-ever-afters coming right up!]]> 199 J.P. Sterling Ali 4 4.14
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]]> 201086628 Three lives shattered by trauma. Two fatal decisions. One new beginning.

Returning to his empty childhood home by the river is harder than Patrick Moore expected. His memories of the riverbank were tainted the night he was arrested and his high school sweetheart went missing. After a fourteen year prison sentence, he searches for her, hoping to find companionship and a normal life.

Julia Collins is an adrenaline-junkie with one mission: outrun grief or die trying. After being furloughed for her mental health, she’s forced into sobriety and must navigate life without her poisons of choice �� tequila and her job. That’s when she hits it off with the mysterious Patrick at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Fresh hope dawns in her heart, and she wonders if she can thrive despite her secrets and enjoy life again.

But it isn’t long before currents of regret rip them apart.

Can Patrick and Julia outlive the past? Or will they succumb to the river’s fury?

Hold Back the River, a contemporary romance set in Middle Tennessee, is a heart-rending story about how a lonely soul, a guilty conscience, and a broken heart find healing together at the river.]]> 396 Ashley Dill Ali 0 to-read 4.35 2023
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]]> 124940702 Can they find a new spark in the ashes of a broken marriage?

I knew we had our issues–what couple doesn’t? But, I thought we were happy.
I thought he was happy.

I stay at home, caring for our three kids under eight years old while he is a firefighter in town. By the time he gets home, I'm drained physically and emotionally. Not that it matters, we barely talk anymore.

Despite telling myself it was normal for this phase of life, Nathan packed his bag and walked out three weeks ago. Sure, he’s still paying the bills and spending time with the kids. He even lives five minutes away. But our marriage? He says he can’t do it anymore.

When we said our vows nine years ago, I never imagined a future like this.

Do I believe God can redeem our marriage? Honestly, I’m not sure right now. I'm still praying He does. I might be hurting, but I still want my happy ending. Nathan was The One Who Promised Forever, and the man I married always kept his promises.

The One Who Promised Forever is a romance of forgiveness, relationship growth, and the everyday hardship of life together. There is no infidelity in the story.

Visit Second Chance Fire Station and discover the small town stories of faith, friendships, and forever happy endings that Tara Grace Ericson is known for.]]> 213 Tara Grace Ericson 1949896625 Ali 4 4.60
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A wonderful book about the hard times in a marriage . How things can be misinterpreted and taken the wrong way . How trusting in the lord can keep you on the straight and narrow. Two imperfect people can be together if you try to your best and don’t solely on the other person to make you happy. You need to be happy with yourself first
]]> 225550614 A surprise reunion, a magical house��
and a love that feels just right.

I came back to Enchanted Hollow to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day festivities—not to find myself stuck in a vacation rental with Weston Reilly, flirty tight end and the last person I expected to see again.

The first time we met at Holly and Cade’s wedding, I wasn’t impressed. He, on the other hand, was annoyingly fascinated. Fast forward a few months, and thanks to a booking mix-up (and a house that seems to have a mind of its own), I quite literally land on top of him.

Weston’s recovering from a torn ACL, testing limits, and—somehow—becoming my accidental roommate. I’m hiding from the mess of my own life, trying to keep my sisters from finding out my engagement fell apart.

When my ex calls and Weston jumps in, claiming to be my boyfriend, something shifts. The more time we spend together at the Shamrock Shuffle—Enchanted Hollow’s St. Patricks’s Day festival—it’s obvious how different we are. Weston is spontaneous chaos and I much prefer to stick to the plans.

It’s just a misunderstanding. A temporary arrangement. A little magic-fueled chaos.

But between the house playing love songs, the town’s uncanny way of nudging people together, and the way Weston looks at me when he thinks I won’t notice�� maybe living in the moment isn’t so bad after all.

I never expected Weston to fit ‘just right�� in my life...but neither did he]]> 163 Monique Brasher Ali 4 4.42
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I loved this book was a cute loose retelling of Goldilocks when two people rent the same cabin and end up sharing it. The more time they spend together the more they find they click together. I loved how the house was magical and adjusted to suit their needs or wants . He was the guy she was meant for and the other led her to him
]]> 214151316
Bree Matthews is alone. She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can’t understand the impossible cost of her powers. This is the only way to keep herself—and those she loves—safe.

But Bree’s decision has come with a terrible price: an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King himself, a shapeshifter who can move between humanity, the demon underworld, and the Legendborn secret society. In exchange for training to wield her unprecedented abilities, Bree has put her future in the Shadow King’s hands—and unwittingly bound herself to do his bidding as his new protégé.

Meanwhile, the other Scions must face war with their Round Table fractured, leaderless, and missing its Kingsmage, as Selwyn has also disappeared. When Nick is detained by the Order’s Merlins, he invokes an ancient law that requires the High Council of Regents to convene at the Northern Keep and grant him an audience. No one knows what he will demand of them...or what secrets he has kept hidden from the Table.

As a string of mysterious kidnappings escalates and Merlins are found dead, it becomes clear that no matter how hard Bree runs from who she is, the past will always find her.]]> 656 Tracy Deonn 1665951907 Ali 0 to-read 4.39 2025
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]]> 223120575
Reid McCoy has worked hard for fifteen years to become a shareholder in the North West Company and is on the brink of realizing that goal. Taking Charlotte into the interior will not only put her life at risk, but it could also jeopardize his dreams. Honor bound to repay his debt, his only option is to have Charlotte dress as a man and enter as his assistant clerk.

With Charlotte’s guardian close on their trail and a personal rival willing to do anything to keep Reid from becoming a shareholder, they will embark on an epic journey that will test not only their strength and endurance, but their hearts, as well.

Christy Award winner and bestselling author Gabrielle Meyer presents a new and thrilling historical adventure series set in the heart of the North American wilderness.]]> 392 Gabrielle Meyer Ali 0 to-read 4.47 2025
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]]> 216990286 Eight years ago, Prince Bo of Laandia married Hettie Crow in a secret wedding ceremony.

Two weeks later, she left the country.

Bo, the third son of the King of Laandia, has never felt comfortable being part of the royal family. He’s close to his brothers but keeps his distance living across the country, working as a lumberjack and helping animals. Hettie is still in his thoughts, but no longer in his life, and he’s happy that no one knows that they were once married.

That they’re still married.

But then Hettie suddenly shows up.

And she’s not alone.

Royal Reluctance is the fourth in the Love in Laandia series, a secret marriage, secret baby, second chance closed door royal romcom full of first love and friendships and a precocious little girl wrapping a king around her finger.]]> 314 Holly Kerr Ali 4 This was a true slow burn of second chances, surprise child and estranged spouse.
This was a really sweet love story and although you don’t need to it does help if you read them in order with backstory that is mentioned throughout the book. He learns he has a child when his wife comes back and asks for a divorce . She met someone new but doesn’t she really love the new guy or is she just settling . As the story progresses you see how much a family everyone is. The child is adorable and cute as only 7 year old kids can be . The second chances she has in love as well in making her family what she wants it to be and not what it was]]> 4.39
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This book was so cute and wholesome . Think royalty meets the pauper but the pauper is a beautiful red headed girl from the wrong side of the tracks and her family is known for being trouble .
This was a true slow burn of second chances, surprise child and estranged spouse.
This was a really sweet love story and although you don’t need to it does help if you read them in order with backstory that is mentioned throughout the book. He learns he has a child when his wife comes back and asks for a divorce . She met someone new but doesn’t she really love the new guy or is she just settling . As the story progresses you see how much a family everyone is. The child is adorable and cute as only 7 year old kids can be . The second chances she has in love as well in making her family what she wants it to be and not what it was
]]> 228290571 There are two things in life I know for hockey players are trouble and Caleb Cross is the worst of the bunch.

Once upon a time, I fell for a boy at a party. Then he ghosted me and started dating my sister.

Not exactly the start to a great love story.

Now it’s a year later, he’s single again, and he’s determined to win me over. Too bad I know better than to fall for his tricks.

But every time I reject him, he only becomes more determined to prove that he’s not just the player I think he is.

And I hate to admit it, but with every smile, every joke, every moment alone—he makes it harder and harder to remember why I hated him in the first place.

But how can I fall for the one guy I swore I’d never forgive?

Choosing Her is a sweet & wholesome YA romance set at boarding school. Pre-order your copy today!


Release date will be moved up. Anticipated release is February 2025.]]> Clara Nielsen Ali 4
Rebecca “saylor�� is a sophomore but is taking junior classes because her parents push her to due harder classes to make them look good . She also loves horseback riding .

Saylor met crossy at a party on New Year’s Eve but he lost her contact info . He tried to find her but was unsuccessful . Unfortunately he starts dating someone new that throws him a big surprise he wasn’t expecting . At the end I really wanted to strangle Taylor’s sister but maybe she will have her own happy ending in the coming books

I loved the nostalgia these books can bring you of the close knit friend groups and his the sports teams rule the school even in boarding school. I love all the personalities of the friends they make the book come alive. The plot isn’t overly complicated and easy to follow along. The books are short and sweet and good palette cleanser for when I need one . I always recommend these to anyone who likes to read ya. Available on kindle unlimited, ebook or paperback to purchase]]> 4.13
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I love these books even at almost 40. Caleb also know as crossy is on the hockey team and needs help in math if he wants to graduate next year . He needs a tutor but the only person available is the one person who hates him the most .

Rebecca “saylor�� is a sophomore but is taking junior classes because her parents push her to due harder classes to make them look good . She also loves horseback riding .

Saylor met crossy at a party on New Year’s Eve but he lost her contact info . He tried to find her but was unsuccessful . Unfortunately he starts dating someone new that throws him a big surprise he wasn’t expecting . At the end I really wanted to strangle Taylor’s sister but maybe she will have her own happy ending in the coming books

I loved the nostalgia these books can bring you of the close knit friend groups and his the sports teams rule the school even in boarding school. I love all the personalities of the friends they make the book come alive. The plot isn’t overly complicated and easy to follow along. The books are short and sweet and good palette cleanser for when I need one . I always recommend these to anyone who likes to read ya. Available on kindle unlimited, ebook or paperback to purchase
]]> 220057392 Spencer is best friends with the four princes. His father is the right-hand man to the king. He’s been a part of the family his whole life, patiently waiting for his HEA with Lyra.

Only now, a new love has him confused if Lyra is really the one he’s meant to be with.

When Lyra discovers Spencer has found someone else, she overreacts and signs up to be the next Suitorette on a reality dating show, ready and eager to pick one of twenty-five men to be her Prince Charming.

Hope may be lost for Spencer and Lyra unless Spencer finally decides it’s time to make a bold move to win the heart of the royal rebel.

Royal Rebel is the fifth in the Love in Laandia series, a brothers�� best friend, reality romance closed-door romcom. ]]> 318 Holly Kerr Ali 0 to-read 4.46
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]]> 212378787 Kalle. eldest son of King Magnus of Laandia, is expected to be crowned king at his father’s untimely death.

(Hopefully not anytime soon—King Magnus is in good health. But still�� sometime in the future Kalle is supposed to be king.)

Only he doesn’t want the crown.

Kalle, Laandia’s most celebrated jock (baseball, hockey, curling and now darts), is heading into another high-profile fling with a wealthy socialite. He’s the prince who will give you a good time but not the one you settle down with. In fact, Kalle would be perfectly happy staying single, keeping out of the media spotlight, and spending his days at his bar, The King’s Hat, which is managed by his best friend, Edie England.

Edie thinks Kalle would be a great king. So does (some of) Laandia. Friends with Kalle since a rocky driving lesson, Edie is the daughter of the groundskeeper at the castle and knows Kalle would make a good king. But Kalle doesn’t agree.

But King Magnus suggests Kalle should be looking for someone to share the role with. Stand beside him to rule Laandia. Be his queen.

Kalle likes that idea. But who will be his queen?
Royal Rising is the third book in the royal romance Love in Laandia series, a friends-to-lovers, low-heat, slow-burn sweet romance with late-night talking, bar fights, and a convenient power outage.]]> 275 Holly Kerr Ali 0 to-read 4.48
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]]> 223951082 Prince Odin of Laandia and Lady Camille of Saint Pierre are getting married. The story of their whirlwind romance is sweet and swoon-worthy and completely made up.CamilleI need a husband and the second son of the King of Laandia just proposed.Sort of.Because of some archaic, idiotic 18th-century French rule, I need to be married before I take over as ruler of my tiny island nation. And after Prince Odin’s quick exit from The Suitorette reality romance show, it’s obvious he’s looking to make a match.The only problem? Ten years ago, Prince Odin broke my heart. And he just told the world all about it.I’ve got to marry him, but I’m not in the mood to forgive him.OdinOn paper, Lady Camille is the perfect choice for a royal bride. Smart, beautiful, ready to rule—but it’s the sharp-tongued temper and the tendency to hold grudges that has me worried.Yes, we have a past, but it only lasted one night, ten years ago. And several—hundred—letters. I thought she would have gotten over it.I thought I might have gotten rid of her letters before now too.When I suggested Lady Camille as my bride, it was a good PR move after my reality romance humiliation. But seeing her again brings back memories I thought I’d forgottenThe wedding will be in six weeks, but will Camille forgive me before it happens? And what kind of marriage will we have if she doesn’t?Royal Rumble is an arranged royal marriage, enemies-to-lovers, closed-door sweet romantic comedy full of missed opportunities and adorable dogs, sword fighting and snowballs.]]> 329 Holly Kerr Ali 0 to-read 4.14
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]]> 210976213
As the youngest prince of Laandia, Gunnar has spent his life traveling the world, free from royal responsibilities. But when he’s summoned home for the biggest event of the year—the royal wedding—he faces an unexpected dilemma:

He needs a date.

For most, this wouldn’t be a problem. But for Gunnar, his date must meet two criteria: she can’t outshine the bride and groom (which rules out his glamorous jet-setting friends), and she must understand that this is strictly a one-time thing.

Enter the town’s beloved Sea Queen—until her sharp-tongued stepsister, Stella, insists it’s a terrible idea.

Once childhood friends, Gunnar and Stella are now more like sworn enemies. She curses instead of curtsies, has an endless supply of insults, and never misses a chance to ruin his day. Gunnar would love to ignore her—except the more time he spends with Stella, the more he realizes he might be in the wrong fairy tale�� and he may have chosen the wrong sister.

Royal Retelling is the second book in the Love in Laandia series—a sweet, enemies-to-lovers royal romcom filled with sizzling banter, soft blushes, brotherly bonds, royal responsibilities�� and rescuing every dog in Laandia.]]> 390 Holly Kerr Ali 0 to-read 4.03
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]]> 41796203 The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II, from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island

In 1941 a thirty-one-year-old Frenchwoman, a young mother born to privilege and known for her beauty and glamour, became the leader of a vast intelligence organization--the only woman to serve as a chef de r�sistance during the war. Strong-willed, independent, and a lifelong rebel against her country's conservative, patriarchal society, Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was temperamentally made for the job. Her group's name was Alliance, but the Gestapo dubbed it Noah's Ark because its agents used the names of animals as their aliases. The name Marie-Madeleine chose for herself was Hedgehog: a tough little animal, unthreatening in appearance, that, as a colleague of hers put it, "even a lion would hesitate to bite."

No other French spy network lasted as long or supplied as much crucial intelligence--including providing American and British military commanders with a 55-foot-long map of the beaches and roads on which the Allies would land on D-Day--as Alliance. The Gestapo pursued them relentlessly, capturing, torturing, and executing hundreds of its three thousand agents, including Fourcade's own lover and many of her key spies. Although Fourcade, the mother of two young children, moved her headquarters every few weeks, constantly changing her hair color, clothing, and identity, she was captured twice by the Nazis. Both times she managed to escape--once by slipping naked through the bars of her jail cell--and continued to hold her network together even as it repeatedly threatened to crumble around her.

Though so many of her agents died defending their country, Fourcade survived the occupation to become active in postwar French politics. Now, in this dramatic account of the war that split France in two and forced its people to live side by side with their hated German occupiers, Lynne Olson tells the fascinating story of a woman who stood up for her nation, her fellow citizens, and herself.]]> 464 Lynne Olson 0812994760 Ali 0 to-read 4.20 2019
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]]> 207293948
Flash forward months later, and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.

Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with rom-com-worthy grand gestures she loves. Only . . . Liz will have none of it! Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend . . . a guy friend.

Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.]]> 442 Lynn Painter 1665947136 Ali 0 to-read 3.99 2024
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]]> 22609310
For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is hiding a huge secret. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything Auburn loves most, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it—but can she do it?]]> 306 Colleen Hoover 1476791457 Ali 4 4.14 2015
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average rating: 4.14
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]]> 223125358 I’m an artist who can’t stand the limelight, and he’s a CEO who thrives on attention. We’re complete opposites forced to work together for a Valentine’s Day fundraiser, but the only way to achieve our goal is to be honest with each other.
Easier said than done.

Gabby
Despite my name, I’m shy and prefer to use art to express myself. The only time I’ve ever opened up ended with a ruined friendship and a broken heart.

Now, I hide behind an easel because I don’t want the world to see me or know the secret I’ve been keeping. If word got out, my life would irrevocably change.

After volunteering at Cornhole for a Cause, I’m required to work side-by-side with the one person I’ve been pushing away. I let him in once, but if I let him in again, then he might discover who I really am.

Tim
Gabby says I broke her heart, but I don’t know what I’ve done. Every time I try to get close, she pushes me away. It’s not until we’re both tasked with finding a world-renowned artist and find ourselves on a plane to Paris, that things begin to change.

Just when I finally think I have a shot at forgiveness, I learn that Gabby’s been keeping something from me all along. If we can’t learn to trust each other, then maybe it’s time for me to move on.

The only problem is she has my heart and won’t let go.]]> 255 Madison Love Ali 5 4.68
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I love this one. These books are soo much fun to read. All the characters truly bring the story alive . Tim has always loved Gabby but it didn’t work out when they were kids because he was dealing with some things and had to work on himself first Gabby felt rejected and heartbroken and is warty of opening up to him a second time because she doesn’t want to be hurt again . This story is about learning to love , even when it is hard and how you can be truly happy if you are holding part of your self back from the ones you love . Can’t wait for the next book.
]]> 223137045
When the charming and wealthy Tucker walks into Reese’s bakery shop, it’s not long before their whirlwind romance leads to an engagement. It seems all her dreams are about to come true.

Until the chilling threats begin.

As Reese’s big day approaches, she receives a series of anonymous messages demanding that she call off the wedding…or face the consequences.

While the threats mount and sinister events unfold, Reese becomes obsessed with the mystery of Tucker’s past.

What happened to his ex-fiancée, Charlotte, who mysteriously vanished into thin air one year earlier, leaving him alone at the altar? Has she returned to claim her man? Or is Reese falling victim to her own imagination?

Then, when her bakery is broken into just days before the wedding, Reese realises this is no fantasy - she’s in real danger.

Who is so desperate to stop her and Tucker from getting married?

Can she uncover the truth before time runs out? Or will the happiest day of her life be her last?

Sweet Little Lies �� the stunning psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, John Marrs, Kiersten Modglin]]> 263 Leah Cupps 1837564906 Ali 0 to-read 4.02
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]]> 222555606 He seemed perfect, until I uncovered one of his lies.
He’s already married.

I know I should break it off, but it’s not that simple. He’s been hiding more than just his wife from me.
He is not what he seems.

When I discover who his wife is, everything takes a darker turn.
They are not a normal couple.

Fans of Freida McFadden and Kiersten Modglin will devour this fast-paced psychological thriller. The twists will keep you turning the pages through the night.]]> 282 James Caine Ali 0 to-read 3.87
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]]> 211191826 Holly needs a husband. Mateo wants a wife. Can their marriage of convenience survive the collision of their two very different worlds?

Full blurb coming soon!]]> 301 Madelyn Smith Ali 5 4.80
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This one started out with a bang . Got me from the first page. Reading it was like coming home to old friends and I hope to revisit soon. Do you like marriage of convenience? If so then this book is for you. Or media person marries brothers best friend. She marries to protect herself but he has had a thing since they met. I loved watching them grow to get her. From being on edge with each other to being each others best friend . He learned what she needed. Nd gave it to her in dealing with anxiety. I like how the anxiety was represented and appeared to be pretty true to what a person goes through. I loved the dynamics between all the characters. They just fit so well with each other.
]]> 206111785 A humiliating break-up leads to an impulsive New Year’s Kiss with a complete stranger.
What could possibly go wrong?

It’s no secret that I love life. And Dr Pepper. But also, I love a challenge. . .

So when the coach of the Chicago Comets gives me the opportunity to help their star player, newly traded to their team, acclimate to life in Chicago, I'm all in.

I have to be. After my last job went up in flames, I have something to prove.

It turns out that the player, Grayson Hawke, is the rudest, most off-putting, reclusive guy I’ve ever met.

It also turns out that he is the beautiful stranger I kissed on New Year’s Eve.

I can do this job. I can do this job. I can do this job.

And I can. Really well.

I can make Gray’s life easier, show him all the reasons to fall in love with this city, and in the process, hopefully completely forget that the amazing kiss ever happened.

How hard can it be? We’re total opposites anyway.

I love people . . . and all their stories. Gray loves hockey . . . and nothing else.

I love to talk. Gray only stares.

I’m happy-go-lucky. Gray’s all work and no play.

There’s just one problem. The more time I spend with Grayson Hawke, the more I start to see that underneath his bristly, standoffish exterior, he’s nothing like the man everyone thinks he is.

And suddenly, all the reasons for keeping my distance, staying professional, and not falling for someone again. . . are impossible to remember.]]> 376 Courtney Walsh Ali 0 to-read 4.35 2024
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]]> 90589067 A chance meeting. A hunky hockey player. A fake romance.
Hardly an ordinary day in the life of Poppy Hart.

My days usually consist of agonizing over my failing restaurant, worrying about my mountain of debt and nursing my broken heart.

Everything changes when I bump into a man in the coffee shop and claim him as my new boyfriend. To my absolute horror, he turns out to be hockey’s most renowned bad boy, Dallas Burke. To my absolute delight, he goes along with my story.

When his no-nonsense manager and meddling grandmother jump in the picture, they see a win-win solution for my failing restaurant and Dallas’s less-than-stellar reputation.

A full-fledged fake romance complete with contract negotiations, pretend dates and phony PDA.

But as I get to know the real Dallas Burke, who is not the man the press says he is, it becomes clear that if this isn’t real. . . someone better tell it to my heart.]]> 373 Courtney Walsh Ali 5 hockey meets small town girl

I loved this book. This was the first one I have read by this author and I plan to read more .
Book included small town vibes, hockey, Christian elements and humor . This book had a very good pacing and the characters you grew to love .
Dallas was trying to change his image after the guilt he felt from an accident and poppy was trying to get out from underneath from a scandal from her past that wasn’t her fault . They work together to help each other through their issues. I loved how they fell and you could tell early on it wasn’t phony for either of them . Poppy is there for Dallas when he needs someone and Dallas is the support she didn’t feel she deserved .
The humor through the book had be entertained throughout . Go read if you love feel good romance .]]> 4.24 2023
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hockey meets small town girl

I loved this book. This was the first one I have read by this author and I plan to read more .
Book included small town vibes, hockey, Christian elements and humor . This book had a very good pacing and the characters you grew to love .
Dallas was trying to change his image after the guilt he felt from an accident and poppy was trying to get out from underneath from a scandal from her past that wasn’t her fault . They work together to help each other through their issues. I loved how they fell and you could tell early on it wasn’t phony for either of them . Poppy is there for Dallas when he needs someone and Dallas is the support she didn’t feel she deserved .
The humor through the book had be entertained throughout . Go read if you love feel good romance .
]]> 61897968 A small-town sweetheart and an emotionally unavailable bad boy try to find some common ground in this chemistry-filled romance from the author of The Cheat Sheet and When in Rome.

Annie Walker is on a quest to find her perfect match—someone who complements her happy, quiet life running the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky. But finding her dream man may be harder than Annie imagined. Everyone knows everyone in her hometown, and the dating prospects are getting fewer by the day. After she overhears her latest date say she is “so unbelievably boring,�� Annie starts to think the problem might be her. Is it too late to become flirtatious and fun like the leading ladies in her favorite romance movies? Maybe she only needs a little practice . . . and Annie has the perfect person in mind to be her tutor: Will Griffin.

Will—the sexy, tattooed, and absolutely gorgeous bodyguard—is temporarily back in Rome, providing security for Amelia Rose as excitement builds for her upcoming marriage to Noah Walker, Annie’s brother. He has one personal objective while on the job: stay away from Annie Walker and any other possible attachments to this sleepy town. But no sooner than he gets settled, Will finds himself tasked with helping Annie find the love of her life by becoming the next leading lady of Rome, Kentucky. Will wants no part in changing the sweet and lovely Annie. He knows for a fact that some stuffy, straitlaced guy won’t make her happy, but he doesn’t have the heart to say no.

Amid steamy practice dates and strictly “educational�� tutoring lessons, Annie discovers there are more layers to Will’s usual stoic attitude. As the lines of their friendship become dangerously blurred, Annie reconsiders her dream guy. Maybe her love life doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be real.]]> 335 Sarah Adams 0593500806 Ali 0 to-read 4.00 2023
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]]> 60460704
Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It’s locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear.

The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her way to Montana as a homesteader. Dragging the trunk with her at every stop, she will become one of the “lone women�� taking advantage of the government’s offer of free land for those who can tame it—except that Adelaide isn’t alone. And the secret she’s tried so desperately to lock away might be the only thing that will help her survive the harsh territory.

Crafted by a modern master of magical suspense, Lone Women blends shimmering prose, an unforgettable cast of adventurers who find horror and sisterhood in a brutal landscape, and a portrait of early-twentieth-century America like you’ve never seen. And at its heart is the gripping story of a woman desperate to bury her past—or redeem it.]]> 275 Victor LaValle 052551208X Ali 0 to-read 3.68 2023
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]]> 127305853 From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women—at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.

Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie�� McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.

As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost.

But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.

The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.]]> 471 Kristin Hannah 1250178630 Ali 0 to-read 4.58 2024
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]]> 53205888 Welcome to Charon's Crossing.
The tea is hot, the scones are fresh, and the dead are just passing through.

When a reaper comes to collect Wallace from his own funeral, Wallace begins to suspect he might be dead.

And when Hugo, the owner of a peculiar tea shop, promises to help him cross over, Wallace decides he’s definitely dead.

But even in death he’s not ready to abandon the life he barely lived, so when Wallace is given one week to cross over, he sets about living a lifetime in seven days.

Hilarious, haunting, and kind, Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story about a life spent at the office and a death spent building a home.]]> 376 T.J. Klune 1250217342 Ali 0 to-read 4.11 2021
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]]> 203578776 Homicide Detective Eve Dallas hunts a killer who turns a wedding party into a murder scene in the latest novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author, J.D. Robb.

On a hot August night, Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke, speed through the streets of Manhattan to the Down and Dirty club, where a joyful, boisterous pre-wedding girls�� night out has turned into a murder scene. One of the brides lies in a pool of blood, garroted in a private room where she was preparing a surprise for her fiancée—two scrimped and saved-for tickets to Hawaii.

Despite the dozens of people present, useful witnesses are hard to come by. It all brings back some bad memories for Eve. In her uniform days, she’d suffered an assault in the very same room—but she’d been able to fight back and survive. She’d gotten justice. And now she needs to provide some for poor young Erin.

Eve knows that the level of violence and the apparent premeditation involved suggest a volatile mix of hidden, heated passion and ice-cold calculation. This is a crime that can be countered only by hard detective work and relentless dedication—and Eve will not stop until she finds the killer who destroyed this couple’s dreams before the honeymoon even began…]]> 359 J.D. Robb 1250289564 Ali 4 4.02 2024
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I love this author . Her books are like coming home to good friends . I always read in audiobooks as I love how Susan Erickson does the narration. Each character has a very distinct voice and personality .
]]> 36321744 "I'm not saying this is Sawyer's fault," the prim and proper one said delicately. "But."

Eighteen-year-old auto mechanic Sawyer Taft did not expect her estranged grandmother to show up at her apartment door and offer her a six-figure contract to participate in debutante season. And she definitely never imagined she would accept. But when she realizes that immersing herself in her grandmother's "society" might mean discovering the answer to the biggest mystery of her life-her father's identity-she signs on the dotted line and braces herself for a year of makeovers, big dresses, bigger egos, and a whole lot of bless your heart. The one thing she doesn't expect to find is friendship, but as she's drawn into a group of debutantes with scandalous, dangerous secrets of their own, Sawyer quickly discovers that her family isn't the only mainstay of high society with skeletons in their closet. There are people in her grandmother's glittering world who are not what they appear, and no one wants Sawyer poking her nose into the past. As she navigates the twisted relationships between her new friends and their powerful parents, Sawyer's search for the truth about her own origins is just the beginning.

Set in the world of debutante balls, grand estates and rolling green hills, Little White Lies combines a charming setting, a classic fish-out-of-water story, and the sort of layered mystery only author Jennifer Lynn Barnes can pull off.]]> 390 Jennifer Lynn Barnes 1368014135 Ali 0 to-read 3.84 2018
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]]> 217517030 There's one rule smart hockey players know not to break: never, and I mean, NEVER date the coach's daughter. But no one ever accused Van of being smart.

When the mouthy bad boy of the Appies catches the groom cheating on the coach's daughter, he can't just walk away. Not on her wedding day.

Maybe his own relationships are casual, but he would never cheat and never treat wedding vows so carelessly. Not after he and his sisters watched their divorced parents cycle through marriage after marriage.

But forcing the groom to come clean sets off a chain reaction Van couldn't have expected.

Ending with a black eye, an unexpected trip to Florida with one runaway bride, and a secret bargain struck with Coach.

A bargain that may just jeopardize the very real and very inconvenient feelings he's developing for the very last person he ever should.]]> 418 Emma St. Clair Ali 0 to-read 4.32 2024
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]]> 223634485 Evie told herself not to fall for her pro-hockey crush. But when she sees him holding her baby girl, all bets are off.

When Evie moves South to the same mountain town where her childhood crush plays pro-hockey, she arms herself with all the reasons why she can’t fall for him again.

Number one: Alec is her best friend’s much older brother.
Number two: She’s recently divorced and does not need another man in her life. At least not anytime soon.
Number three: With a four-month-old daughter, she has zero time for dating.

Trouble is, Evie doesn’t know another soul in North Carolina, so when her rental floods before she’s even moved in, her only option is to crash with Alec for a few weeks. When she protests, he insists it’s what he’d do for his sister, and that’s basically what she is to him.

But all these years later, the unexpected chemistry between them definitely says otherwise.

A new relationship is risky when Evie is still licking her wounds from her divorce, and she has no idea if Alec has any desire to be a dad. His sister already warned he isn’t the type to settle down.

But she can’t make herself care about any of that. Not until she’s already fallen, and it might be too late to save herself from another heartbreak.]]> 331 Jenny Proctor Ali 0 to-read 4.39 2025
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]]> 210325158 Romance brews when a curling champ walks into a single mom’s coffee cafe.After a bitter custody battle, Rachel Ranney is worried about her money situation—or lack thereof. She secured two loans to start a coffee café bookstore, so the place needs to be a success to prove she’s financially stable to raise her son, Cody. She can’t afford any distractions. Bayle Garrison’s tunnel vision focuses on one goal—help his curling team win the Olympic trials. This victory will allow him to escape the thirty-one-year-long-shadow of his favored “golden�� brother. He can’t veer off on the road toward redemption. Then Bayle accepts Cody’s invitation to Rachel’s birthday party. Sparks fly and hearts go double-shot espresso. Except, there’s no room in their structured lives for a whole latte love. Love You a Latte is a standalone romcom that takes place in the Coffee Loft shared world. This opposites attract, fake Casanova romance will leave you yearning to visit small town Friendly, Indiana and score a ride in that corncob car.Welcome to The Coffee Loft, a place where romance is always brewing.Grab your favorite table over in the corner and be prepared to be swept off your feet. This multi-author collection features some of your favorite sweet romance authors that you already know and love, as well as a few new names you'll be rushing to check out. From cold brews to cappuccinos and frothy frappes, there's something on the menu for every romantic comedy reader. Fake dates, meddling matchmakers, friends-to-lovers and so much more, each stand-alone story is the right blend of sweet, guaranteed to warm your heart. Happily-ever-after's coming right up!]]> 211 R.S. Jonesee Ali 0 to-read 4.27
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]]> 198320492 What do you get when you mix caffeine, a crush, and a secret together? �� A MESS!

Madison Petersen liked her coffee just like her men�� tall, dark, strong, and in hot water! Unfortunately for her, the man that checked off every box on her list, was none other than the tall jerk walking in with Michael, her twin.

Emmett Wilkes was being harassed by the most frustrating pest who kept bumping into him everywhere he went �� including the newest coffee shop in town. There was nowhere to hide in Tyler, Texas it seemed - compounded by the fact that his best friend was her brother.

When an unexpected offer tenuously begins a fragile friendship between the (FR)enemies, could one small mistake bring down an entire empire in the making?


***

Welcome to Coffee Loft, a place where romance is always brewing.

Grab your favorite table over in the corner and be prepared to be swept off your feet. This multi-author collection features some of your favorite sweet romance authors that you already know and love as well as a few new names you'll be rushing to check out.

From cold brews to cappuccinos and frothy frappes, there's something on the menu for every romantic comedy reader. Fake dates, meddling matchmakers, friends-to-lovers and so much more, each stand-alone story is the right blend of sweetness, guaranteed to warm your heart. Happily-ever-after's coming right up!]]> 120 Ginny Sterling Ali 0 to-read 4.32
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]]> 197701069 Brewing Up Second Chances and Love in the Heart of the Rockies

Cara Gallagher had it all: the perfect apartment, a charming plus one, and a dreamy marketing job. Until, in the blink of an eye, she had nothing. Fired and dumped in a matter of minutes, Cara finds herself at rock bottom. Desperate for a moment of respite, she stumbles upon the Coffee Loft, hoping for a burst of sugar and caffeine to mend her wounded heart. Instead, she walks straight into the unexpected - the person she never thought she'd encounter again, the one who had always held her heart.

Thirteen years has passed, but Carter Cross remains the enigmatic soul she remembers from their college days. The pain of his departure for European adventures still haunts her, but her heart yearns for another chance. Carter, too, longs to be with her, yet secrets hold him back.

With the gift of a fresh start in her hands, Cara sets out to rewrite her destiny. Her focus? Ridge Heights, the picturesque small town brimming with opportunities for redemption. And the center of her mission is Carter.
Will their second chance at love be as sweet as the coffee at the Coffee Loft?

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Beginning January 2, 2024

Welcome to The Coffee Loft , a place where romance is always brewing.

Grab your favorite table over in the corner and be prepared to be swept off your feet. This multi-author collection features some of your favorite sweet romance authors that you already know and love as well as a few new names you'll be rushing to check out.

From cold brews to cappuccinos and frothy frappes, there's something on the menu for every romantic comedy reader. Fake dates, meddling matchmakers, friends-to-lovers and so much more, each stand-alone story is the right blend of sweet, guaranteed to warm your heart.

Happily-ever-afters coming right up!]]> 318 H.M. Shander 1990240232 Ali 0 to-read 4.38
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]]> 35391237
Katharine’s reign remains intact—for now. When Mirabella arrives, seemingly under a banner of truce, Katharine begins to yearn for the closeness that Mirabella and Arsinoe share. But as the two circle each other, the dead queens hiss caution—Mirabella is not to be trusted.

In this conclusion to the Three Dark Crowns series, three sisters will rise to fight as the secrets of Fennbirn’s history are laid bare. Allegiances will shift. Bonds will be tested. But the fate of the island lies in the hands of its queens. It always has.]]> 452 Kendare Blake 0062686178 Ali 0 to-read 3.90 2019
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]]> 40307363 #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake returns with the highly anticipated third book in the Three Dark Crowns series! And while Arsinoe, Mirabella, and Katharine all have their own scores to settle, they aren’t the only queens stirring things up on Fennbirn Island.

Queen Katharine has waited her entire life to wear the crown. But now that she finally has it, the murmurs of dissent grow louder by the day. There’s also the alarming issue of whether or not her sisters are actually dead—or if they’re waiting in the wings to usurp the throne.

Mirabella and Arsinoe are alive, but in hiding on the mainland and dealing with a nightmare of their own: being visited repeatedly by a specter they think might be the fabled Blue Queen. Though she says nothing, her rotting, bony finger pointing out to sea is clear enough: return to Fennbirn.

Jules, too, is in a strange place—in disguise. And her only confidants, a war-gifted girl named Emilia and her oracle friend Mathilde, are urging her to take on a role she can’t imagine filling: a legion-cursed queen who will lead a rebel army to Katharine’s doorstep.

This is an uprising that the mysterious Blue Queen may have more to do with than anyone could have guessed—or expected.]]> 464 Kendare Blake 0062870432 Ali 0 to-read 3.87 2018
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]]> 29923707
With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can’t seem to prevent.

In this enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake’s New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns, Fennbirn’s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other.]]> 448 Kendare Blake 0062690450 Ali 0 to-read 4.02 2017
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]]> 61123334
We've tried to be more, but it never works. There's no chemistry between us.

At least that's the story I tell everyone.

Truth is, I'm pining for Ben. HARD. Like Taylor Swift, You Belong With Me, hard. I don't know what happened. Suddenly, his casual touch is fire, and his easy smile stops my heart.

But Ben has put me in the friend zone. Permanently. His supermodel girlfriend and him setting me up with a pro football player confirm this.

It's time to bury these feelings. Lock them up. A famous pro athlete is exactly what I need to get over my infatuation. Except Ben isn't making things easy. He's leveled up his touching and flirting—all good stuff unless you're trying to move on with your life.

So what's a girl to do? Confess my feelings and risk losing my best friend? Or keep on pretending and end up with the wrong man?

Complete is a friends-to-lovers, laugh-out-loud love story that keeps the romance closed-door. It's book three in The Sweet Rom "Com" Series but can be read as a standalone.]]> 304 Kortney Keisel Ali 0 to-read 4.21
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]]> 60727318
Tiny Little Lie #2:I'm not falling for Luke McKenna.

Unfortunately, those tiny little lies snowballed into something bigger. Much bigger. Now I'm stuck.

It sounds bad. But I'm not a bad person. I'm doing the right thing...I think. I'm telling myself I'm a superhero in heels, saving people I care about.

But the grumpy onsite contractor isn't making things easy. The more I lie and try to stall the hotel opening, the harder he works to complete the project.

Did I mention he's handsome?

And moody?

And brooding?

And my complete opposite in every way?

If the truth about what I've done comes out, Luke will never forgive me. Then I'll have to face another truth: my attraction to him might actually be something more—something worth fighting for.]]> 316 Kortney Keisel Ali 0 to-read 4.04 2022
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]]> 224070311
Why? Because my best friend thought it’d be funny to tell the whole school I could.

Spoiler: I cannot.

Because not only is he moody, mysterious, and allergic to small talk, he has also never dated anyone. Ever.

Good thing my friends have no shortage of plans to win him over—even if each one is more ridiculous than the last.

The only problem? Somewhere in all the fake flirting and scheming�� I’ve started to fall for him for real.]]> Clara Nielsen Ali 5
Levi has high expectations set by his family and not had a chance to do what he wants but when he met poppy he realized there was more to life .

Hockey is great but what if it’s not what he wants . Never had a chance to do otherwise .

Claire is the daughter of a fellow family but he’s never liked her and they expect him to be with her because they said so.

I loved watching Levi (bear) and poppy grow as the book went on. You seem him go from this closed off guy who doesn’t date and avoids girls to a happy affectionate guy.
This book made me feel carefree and happy with no responsibilities of my youth and the ability to relive it without turning back time .

Poppy has always felt on the outside with her constant moving due to her parents job but this time she wants it to stick and here feels like home .]]> 3.83
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Thank you booksirens for the arc for review. I love this one . It had the typical high school setting but at a boarding school. The grumpy sunshine vibe was well done . It’s connected to her other books in Westwood academy not sure if connected to others as I’ve only read those. It brings back the high school years and the good times from high school .

Levi has high expectations set by his family and not had a chance to do what he wants but when he met poppy he realized there was more to life .

Hockey is great but what if it’s not what he wants . Never had a chance to do otherwise .

Claire is the daughter of a fellow family but he’s never liked her and they expect him to be with her because they said so.

I loved watching Levi (bear) and poppy grow as the book went on. You seem him go from this closed off guy who doesn’t date and avoids girls to a happy affectionate guy.
This book made me feel carefree and happy with no responsibilities of my youth and the ability to relive it without turning back time .

Poppy has always felt on the outside with her constant moving due to her parents job but this time she wants it to stick and here feels like home .
]]> 221103867 Four beanbags. Three nosy busybodies. Two hearts entwined and one game that unites us
��ǰ��Գ�DZ���—w������ board -om doesn’t exist, and the unexpected can happen .

Josie

Married for years and happily in love, Morgan and I trade in our city-slicker lifestyle after I’m diagnosed with the big, bad “C.�� It’s not the end of the line. It’s only the beginning.

Wanting peace and quiet, we move to a small town in the heart of Texas where the bovines outnumber the people 50 to 1, and chucking corn is considered a professional sport.

Embracing the Christmas spirit and needing something to do, I volunteer us to run the afterschool program. It turns out that I bit off more than I could chew.

Thankfully, I have God, my husband, and the “Baggersville Biddies�� on my side. The one thing I’m afraid I don’t have is��

Time.

Morgan

A riding lawnmower, a suped-up truck, and a trunk full of cornhole boards sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s my life.

Moving from the city to the country, I’ve traded in my tailored suit and shiny shoes for butt-hugging jeans and cowboy boots. I’ll admit, it’s a good look for me, and my wife agrees.

With a bat of her lashes, Josie wrangles me into building the backyard game as a fundraiser to help the community. After she ends up in the hospital, it’s the community that comes to our rescue.

I’ve never cared about getting presents before, but this year I ask for a gift that only God can give. Because what I really want more than anything is a Christmas miracle. My Josie.



*** The Beanbaggers of Cornhole County is a Christian, Sweet, Kisses-only romance series prequel that's sure to make you smile and is free from profanity, promiscuity, or cheating by the protagonists in the story. It's an introduction to the main characters in the follow-on books.



TRIGGER (Note from the author) Although there is plenty of humor and banter in this story, this book touches on the topic of cancer, which is no laughing matter (The humor found within the pages is not related to this sensitive topic). If this subject is a trigger for you, please do not read this prequel. It is never my intention to harm or hurt anyone, but this story is near and dear to my heart. I do my best to treat the subject matter with the utmost respect, care, and consideration. And like all my books, it ends with a HEA.]]> 266 Madison Love Ali 5 I loved all the characters in the book and their unique personalities . This town has a togetherness that’s only found in small towns . It makes you feel more like a large extended family than a town.
This book also teaches the power of prayer and the miracles that can happen .

Christian romance book with hallmark small town vibes
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.]]> 4.78
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I love this book. It’s a prequel to the actual series but cements the background before you start book one surrounding the twins. This book follows Josie and Morgan and their new life in town. They used to live in the city but wanted a slower life after Josie was diagnosed with cancer. They wanted what time they have left to be quality time together .
I loved all the characters in the book and their unique personalities . This town has a togetherness that’s only found in small towns . It makes you feel more like a large extended family than a town.
This book also teaches the power of prayer and the miracles that can happen .

Christian romance book with hallmark small town vibes
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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