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The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I started this series before all the books were out so I was excited to see the 4 book box! This is a series where each book is a different set of characters but all of their stories tie together so you see many of them throughout each of the books. Book one is an enemies to lovers story that follows Rae and Dean. Rae is a travel writer and Dean is a successful businessman. He was left at the altar and she doesn’t really believe in a happily ever after. They fight, then they talk, then they get to know each other. It was a fun story! The second book follows Brandon and Callie. Brandon is Rae’s best friend and the leader of a rock band. Callie has been on his mind since they were kids and when they run into each other in Morocco he wonders if maybe he didn’t miss out on the love that he wants. Book three follows Rowan and Chris. Rowan is in charge of throwing an amazing wedding for her cousin and Chris is a famous hotelier who is hiding out a bit on a small island. She doesn’t want his help but he keeps pushing himself in and keeps trying to help. When some strange things start to happen they decide to work together to get the wedding done and start fake dating, which he hopes will turn into something more real. The last book in this series follows Curtis and Lina. Curtis is in the same band as Brandon and Lina has been a type of bodyguard for the band when they go on tour. Curtis becomes a witness in a murder and the mob is after him. Lina and the security team she works with step in to help and protect him. Curtis and Lena both have been changed as they work through emotions and past baggage throughout the story while running and evading and keeping each other safe. I truly enjoyed every book in this series and just read there is a spinoff from the farm that I can’t wait to come out soon!

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Book 1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was not sure what to think about this book at first but I ended up really liking it. The Sweet family runs a kid’s theme park and they are worried that a strike is coming so they send in the youngest son, Cy, to go undercover as Marcus. He runs into Jolie dressed in costume and their connection is real. Cy is not taken seriously in his family and wants to do a good job so he can get a cash bonus and go on his trip to Greece. Jolie is a single mom trying to make ends meet while she takes care of her two boys, one who is sick and in the hospital, and also her mom. She has been hurt in the past and isn’t sure she can trust this new guy. Cy learns about the people who are working at the park, he learns about their struggles, and he starts to make friends. He needs to decide if he is going to go through with the undercover job or go against his parents and everything that he knows. This was a great story with some spice and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series!

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Out of BoundsOut of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been loving the sports romance books lately and this one did not disappoint. These are college age kids, but they don’t seem young. Piper had a tough day after failing a test and just wants to have a drink in peace. When her ex shows up to try and take the seat next to her the hot guy she has been eyeing in the bar mirror steps in to take the seat saved by her purse. Wyatt is a football player on the college team and can see that she wants the guy gone. They chat and when she is ready to leave he walks her to her car, or the backseat of his truck. The heat is on from the beginning and Piper and Wyatt are only supposed to have one night. Piper refuses to give him her number but he can’t stop thinking about her and how amazing she is. Wyatt really wants to get to know her better. Piper takes a picture of his phone number but is refusing to use it because she has been hurt in the past and is not ready to trust a man. They run into each other a few times and he spies her at his football games. The story line was fun and Piper is sassy so it was a great read! I didn’t know this was the second book until I started reading reviews. I just purchased the first book so I can read Callahan’s story too!

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man Book 1)Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! It is an alternating point of view, but not chapter by chapter, more like by section. Bailey, one of the main characters, is in her late 30s, a widow, raising two teenage girls, and is one of the VPs at her company. She is likeable and so real. She is doing really well in work and life until a few brushes with the CEO of the company. He is handsome and has brushed by her and sent sparks through her body. They end up on the same plane and sitting next to each other. Bailey was rushed and almost missed the plane and then was overwhelmed and nervous to be sitting next to Fox, the CEO. Fox is a divorced dad of two teenagers and spends a lot of time at work and the rest with his boys, but Bailey has caught his eye on more than one occasion. Fox is handsome and also a really likable character, a good man. Bailey starts to relax when talking about work and they enjoy talking for the two hour flight. When they are walking in the airport Fox asks her out, clumsily because he hasn’t dated much since his divorce. They both have so many questions: Will they be allowed to date? Will dating be worth the trouble and work it will take with HR? Will they both be able to overcome some issues from their past? They decide to give it a go in secret and the sparks fly. This book is more romance than spice and was a quick page turner. The author is working on a series and I can’t wait to read more!

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Perfect Office Pact (Perfect Romance Series) by Maria Jane – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Perfect Office PactPerfect Office Pact by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book kept me turning pages late into the night so I could see what was going to happen! Mira just graduated from real estate school and has been picked as the top prospect for Jordan Reality. She is young, living in an apartment above her parent’s garage, and sharing an office with Cade, the big mouth from school who came in second place. She is hoping to win Rookie of the Year and learn all she can from working at such a great company. She is excited about the job, but not the boss Declan. He was one of her professors for a few classes and she thinks he may hate her. Declan is a genius and runs a huge company at the age of 30. Declan ends up crossing a line and crossing boundaries in her privacy. She could get him in trouble but instead they make a pact. She will keep his secret if he helps her be the best. He pushes the boundaries because he just wants to know her better and she starts to learn more about his quirks. There are a lot of great characters between the people at work, Mira’s family, and her friend group and the story lines were perfect! Now I need to go back and read Bree’s story in the first book!

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The Scent of Snow (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Scent of SnowThe Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a nice peek into Pedro and Anne’s love story. She wants to have Christmas at the Count of Almoster’s estate and invites her friends and family. This puts most of the characters from the series in one book. There is a curse on the bridge that winds itself throughout the story. Anne is also surrounded by babies and pregnant friends and is trying hard to talk Pedro into a baby. Pedro is worried about being a father because of his dark past and instead tries to give her the best Christmas ever. When disaster strikes, Pedro steps up. This was a short novella and I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the culture even more.

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Vacation Flirtation…or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Series) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Vacation Flirtation...or More?Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick, fun, slow burn beach read and I really enjoyed it! The main character Giuliani and her best friend Morgan meet every year for their birthday at a resort in Turks and Caicos. They enjoy the sunny vacation while it is cold and snowy in their hometowns. This is their 10th year doing it and they are excited! Giuliani hears that Morgan is delayed by snow and will be there by herself for the first few days. On the flight they hit turbulence and she ends up in a creepy old guy’s lap, but the cute guy behind her catches her eye and they share some fun banter. Then they figure out they are both headed to the same resort. Landon is going to the island to take care of business after his uncle passed away. He was not expecting to meet a beautiful woman that he wants to spend so much time with. Giuliani and Morgan had a pact, no men, on their trip but as Morgan is engaged and they are now more mature, Morgan pushes her to see Landon and find out where it could lead. Will it be just a vacation hookup? It says another book is coming this year and I will definitely pick it up!

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The Human Mating Site, Box Set 1 (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella's 1-4The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is four short novellas that go together to become a great story. The main character Bella thinks life is great until her husband of 12 years tells her he doesn’t want to be with her anymore. It turns her life upside down and she needs to learn who she is without him. In the first novella she talks through her separation and meets a guy named Liam who she calls her sex coach. She needs to feel wanted and Liam is a great coach. She decided to join a few dating sites to meet men. The next three novellas each talk about a guy that she gets involved with. Bella is strong, she is surrounded by some amazing friends, and she is learning what she needs in life. She also has a really witty inner monologue that sometimes comes right out of her mouth. So she is sometimes awkward and she also has some meat on her bones. There are going to be more in the series and I can’t wait to read them. This is a pretty steamy romance but it was funny and a page turner!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book two in the series and it starts shortly after the first book. It again starts with a little introduction to the book that Julia is writing about her past. I say shortly after but it is about 80 years which is short in vampire time. The group of vampires has come back to London after having to leave after the fight at the end of book one. There are still many of the original vampires so I only had to learn a few new vampires from the resistance group. Valentino’s men are searching for Samuel and Julia to kill them. Many of the resistance vampires are being attacked so they all come together to make a plan. There are so many twists and turns in this book. I feel like I’m following the story pretty well and then all of the sudden something happens that doesn’t make sense so I have to go back and reread. There are also times where I feel that the dialogue doesn’t flow well or there is not enough description. I will keep reading the series because this one ends and I need to know what happens next.

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Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light Series) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Sweet Dreams by Claire (Capture the Light, #2)Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I got this book first and then realized that there was a first book. I like when a series follows different characters, you can still read them out of order and it won’t mess you up too much. I ended up waiting to read this one until I finished the first book and I’m glad I did. The main character Claire is living in a small Irish town and working at the bakery that her family owns. She was injured as a child and not confident in herself and also has a lot of fears that she is avoiding in her life. She literally runs into Finn on her way to the castle to deliver cupcakes for a wedding. Finn, whose family used to own the castle, is riding his bike and runs into Claire. He takes her back to the castle to bake and she ends up coming up with an amazing recipe on the spot and bakes and is given the job to bake for the bride. Claire wants to try new things at the bakery but her mom is set in her ways. Finn is an American and sails all around the world. They collide and then take time to get to know each other. Claire has never felt that she would be worthy of a man looking at her and Finn is smitten. This story has baking, magic, Irish charm, and fun characters. I hope there are more in the series because there are so many other characters I would like to get to know better!

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Unexpected by Laylah Abrams – Review by Audrie Harrington

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UnexpectedUnexpected by Laylah Abrams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a lovely rom-com story of two unexpected people crossing paths. Claire is an heiress and most people just see the pretty face, not the brains behind it. Nick is a waiter and going to art school, that is if he doesn’t lose his grad school scholarship. The two cross paths, they live in totally different worlds and don’t think that they can cross the social line. So of course they start a friendship and a secret fling. There are many books with one rich and one poor character out there and I liked that it wasn’t the stereotypical rich man! The author did a great job making the characters real and relatable. I was hanging on and flipping the pages hoping for the happily ever after. I will be looking to see if this author has more to read!

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Doombringer by Marcel Liemant – Review by Audrie Harrington

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DoombringerDoombringer by Marcel Liemant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a short and quick read and I hope there is more to come. I want to know more about Oden’s wife and what happened before the time period of this short novel. I want to know more about the magic and more about what happens now. Oden is the main character and he works in a mine in Havoc mountain trying to find lucent crystals full of magic. He has infused many of these crystals to his body and is also doing a spell called Brillious so his daughter Penny can’t see the truth of what is happening to the small town. The town is going to burn again unless he can figure out what is happening and how he can fix it. Tinnor is his best friend and will sit and listen to his ideas but isn’t sure if he can believe him. This one was a short and quick read and I will be keeping my eye out to see if more is to come.

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers #3)The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this series and visiting new places in my books. This is the third book in the series and follows some new characters. Isabel is the princess of Portugal and loves her country. Her brother, the king, sends her off to visit her cousin and find out what is happening in Spain. Henrique is selling his land and moving out of the country, but agrees to accompany the sister of his good friend (the king) to Spain. Henrique is witty and charming and knows how to woo the ladies. Isabel has been protected and doesn’t agree with his philandering, but she sees a different man underneath the façade. In Spain, they are busy with many events planned by her cousin, but also in a lot of political meetings. The true king of Spain is invited to the palace and tries to sweep Isabel off her feet in order to get back to his rightful throne. The story kept me guessing and I learned so much about life in the 1800s.

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Both of the main characters in this book have a past they are trying to heal from. Elijah is a best selling romance author who is in the middle of a writing block. His latest book is very personal and he is reeling from a few bad reviews. So, he follows the advice of his therapist and books a spot at a writing retreat. Austin has recently been hired as the head chef at the resort where the writing retreat is located. He works a lot and keeps saving to send his mom and sister money. Then he sees Elijah staring at a blank screen and avoiding all of the other authors who are excited to mingle, so he introduces himself. They start talking, taking walks around the resort, and open up one night in the hot tub. They both have a past that they are trying to avoid talking about and that they are trying to heal from. Austin needs a place to stay for the Christmas break and he talks Elijah into taking him home as his fake boyfriend. Austin tries to help Elijah heal and Austin is starting to understand what a family should be like. This was a good read and a sweet romance with a bit of spice!

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Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1)Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun and quick read! Olivia has been invited to her ex husband’s wedding in Belize. She is feeling frumpy with twenty extra pounds, not very confident, and also perimenopausal. But she decides to go to support her kids. Holly, her daughter and Hannah, her new college roommate, think it is a good idea to set her up with a fake date for the wedding week. Roman, Hannah’s dad, is a professional hockey player and the oldest player in the league. He would do anything for Hannah since he has been absent for a lot of her childhood while on the road, so he says yes. The week in Belize is amazing, the walks, the sunsets, the laughter, and even the romance. I loved the characters, I loved the idea and story line, I loved the location, and I didn’t want it to end! It was nice to read a romance book where the characters were not in their twenties and have lived some life. I devoured this book in a day and will now be looking up the rest of the books written by these authors!

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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Merry Christmas, Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 3)Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize that this was the third book in the series, but it was easily read as a stand alone. I did go and buy the first two because I liked this book so much. Small town families and friends and drama. I am also a sucker for a book set at Christmas! Riley is a single mom living in Portland and working as a photographer. Her family has all moved to a small town in Montana and she goes back for a family wedding. She runs into Mitch, the bride’s brother, at the wedding and is annoyed by the “fighting guy” as she calls him. Riley asks him to dance with her to get away from a creepy old guy and they both feel sparks. She goes back to Portland and tries to move on, forgetting about the kiss they share until her aunt calls saying she is sick and she is back in Montana. Her son isn’t doing well in school and she doesn’t have a lot in Portland, but she is trying to make a home for them both. Riley avoids and Mitch confronts and Dylan is asking a lot of questions and hoping for a Christmas miracle! I can’t wait to dig into the first two to read about the other character’s stories more!

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a lovely holiday book! The main character, Lizzie, bails out a friend and buys her nonrefundable ticket to Australia over the Christmas holiday. She doesn’t want to tell her family that she lost her job and her roommate all in one week so she decides to avoid it. She arrives in Australia and is walking along the water when she suddenly is hit in the face with a ball and meets Jaz. Jaz is a single dad of two and an ex professional surfer. They run into each other again at his coffee shop a few days later and Jaz invites Lizzie to a holiday BBQ with friends. There are sparks, but she is only there a few weeks before returning to her life. This was a sweet and clean romance. I liked meeting all of the different characters, which I imagine is what Australia is like with locals, tourists, and many travelers just staying for a short time. I spent one Christmas in California and it didn’t feel like Christmas to me since I was used to one in the PNW, so I know what Lizze is feeling since her holiday is so different from what she usually experiences in London. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an original story! Pirates and death and magic and revenge. It was funny and dark and suspenseful. Camden is the main character, pirate turned Revenant who gains an elemental magic. Annie is one of the adopted daughters of the doctor who has been experimenting with Pearl Dust and The Rot. She is used to carrying out many of the experiments and has seen way too much. Camden arrives on Little Havana as Lord Callhan and starts working undercover. Annie hates all Revenants but she can see that he may be different, but she wonders if she can trust him and his help to get out of the situation she is in. I was hooked from the beginning when we met Camden at 9 years old and he goes to live with the pirates. The twists kept me reading late into the night. The ideas in this book were so well thought out and the writing was so detailed, both were amazing! I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick novella, but a really fun read. I feel like I was able to get to know the characters well in a short time and there was a lot of action. The main character is dumped by her husband of 12 years and needs to deal with it. She learns that he has been cheating and her friends are excited that she may become more like she used to be. She is heartbroken, confused, but goes out with her friends as the time goes by. I like the idea that the novellas will all become a longer story and can’t wait to read more. I’m not sure how the title fits in yet so I am waiting to read more and understand it. I also am American and I think some of the sayings were weird, but maybe that is just how the Brits say things, almost like words were forgotten. Overall, I really liked the storyline and characters and can’t wait to continue the story!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This may be my favorite of the series! I have loved the other three, but reading about and getting to know Alice more was wonderful! Alice is back in Buckeye Falls and living with her parents after a breakup. She has a partime job at the library and works some for her sister in law, but she is still living at home and not sure what to do next. James is a big shot artist from New York who decided to leave the city and move to the small town after his divorce. He has not been painting and has not had any creativity until he sees Alice at the library one day. Alice meets James at the town council meeting and propositions him with a fake dating scenario to get the nosy town off her back. He agrees because he wants to spend more time with her. This was a clean romance with all the feels! I loved the characters, I love the setting of the small town, and I finished this book in a day!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Christmas and this book is getting me into the holiday season even though it is only September! Holly, known as Ms. Claus in the North Pole, is the main character. She took over at the North Pole when her parents passed on and she is struggling to get her Cheer quota for the North Post to shine its light brighter. She finds a flier for a Fall Festival in Oregon and decides to check it out. Her Cheer spikes and she wants to know why. She meets some fun locals, Ash and Sophia, and promises to come back for the Christmas faire. There is something about Emerald Hollow and something about Ash that is helping her fill up her Cheer and she decides to try and learn as much as she can while she is in town. Ash runs the Emerald House and also is working with the town to make it a place that people want to come and stay. His mom left when he was young and he has been trying to make the town an amazing place to live and stay since he came back to town. Holly helps decorate, she loves the almost perfect hot chocolate, and she makes friends with humans. This was such a fun concept and I loved it!

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Fortune’s Favorite (Soulbound Journeys Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Fortune's Favorite (Soulbound Journeys #2)Fortune’s Favorite by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great story of Ian and Jarryd full of twists and turns. This one kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next as Ian and Jarryd port in Maldarehm. Maldarehm is a port city that is full of people, colors, and so much to see. Jarryd is in awe of the city but Ian is wary and can feel that something is wrong so he decides to take the long way into town. Krillos told Jarryd and Ian about the gambling house named Providence, the riches, the pirates, and his good fortune. They both get drawn into the games and the unknown magic that is happening. There is a lot of action, betrayal, fighting, a lot of memories, and so much more. I like some of the new characters added into this story like Abi, the pirate captain who befriends Jarryd and Bergen, the guard who seems to help Jarryd when he is able. The history and magic of the Shinree is so interesting and I love learning more with every book.

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness I LOVED this book! I was a kid in the 80’s and I loved every single page. There was so much talk of 80’s movies, music, toys, and games that it took me back to my childhood. The main character, Blaine, is lovable from the beginning. She is an independent and strong business owner who has made some great friends with the other shop owners in her strip mall. She runs a shop that belonged to her mom and that she grew up in that was dedicated to all things 80’s. The strip mall is supposed to be bought by a huge construction company so they can build a new brewery. When she meets one of the Morales clan she thinks he is an intern, not the one in charge. Eric Morales is hoping this job, his first big job on his own, goes smoothly so he can become a partner in the family company. Eric and Blaine end up making a bet – she needs to convince him that her company is worth saving and she only has one month. Blaine ends up planning some really fun 80’s outings to convince Eric, but it is hard to keep it just business as they start hanging out and getting to know each other. 5 stars!

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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Audrie Harrington

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My Goodbye GirlMy Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! Tessa and Simon meet on an airplane when she is standing on his seat putting her purse away. They don’t get to talk as the middle seat person sits down, but they both sneak peeks at each other. Tessa is an author and is on tour for her new book that made a big splash. Simon is a scientist and has some amazing discoveries. They meet again at a conference where she is doing a book signing and he is speaking. Tessa and Simon start to have feelings and much of the book is the two of them meeting in different places around the world. I love to travel so I loved reading about all of the places that they visit. Tessa doesn’t like to make commitments and Simon has some strong feelings for her. They maneuver through their travels, their work, and their lives. There are twists and turns and a lot of emotions that happen throughout the book. I was cheering for them and then they separated but we don’t know why. I couldn’t stop reading and needed to know what happened to them. I hope the author comes out with more!

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Falling AgainFalling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed reading books written in the same setting, but focus on different characters and plot lines. This is the third book in the Buckeye Falls series and it follows the town’s mayor, Anthony Snyder, and his wife Natalie. They have gotten really busy, he is the mayor of the town and she just started her own company. They also have two adorable kids, Maddie and Otis, who are 5 years old and younger. They have full time jobs, full lives, and have forgotten to take time for each other. They are both really worried that they have ruined their relationship and both really want to fix it. What they don’t have is time for each other and effective communication. Anthony’s parents want to send them to their summer lake house for a week to pack it up so they can put it on the market. Anthony and Natalie are both hoping to rekindle the flame during this week away from distractions, but they don’t know how. Anthony turns to those closest to him: his sister, Alice, and his friend Max, and his secretary, Trudy, to ask for help and ideas. Natalie has a hard time opening up, but finally talks to her two friends, Cece and Ginny (the main characters of the first two books). This book and the events were very realistic and I was rooting for them and yelling at them to just talk to each other. I laughed throughout this one and was excited to see another book in the series coming soon!

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting plot and not something I have read before. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it as a past airline employee, but it was a wonderful read. It was a heartwarming read about forgiveness and healing after a tragedy. The story is told by three women who survive the plane crash that occurred 20 years earlier. Julie was the flight attendant and takes on and fights for changes as she lives with guilt. Marie was a mother with a child and Julie was a surviving child of the plane crash. Julie keeps in contact with the survivors as they all work through the trauma. I was pulled into the story and had to keep reading about the characters to find out what would happen, how they would cope, and how they can move on. This was a roller coaster of emotions and I enjoyed the ride!

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and quick read! The main characters are so relatable. Bailey is a university student and works at Froyo. She lives with Dayton, her older brother, because her parents moved away and they preferred to stay in their hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. She has never left Arizona and wants to travel the world, but she is scared. Tanner is a flannel wearing, dorky math professor who comes into Froyo every single day. He always gets the same order, always leaves a big tip, and sits in the corner working on a computer. Bailey finds herself on a date with Tanner when he catches her phone, then she tries to get out of it. Her brother is challenging her to make improvements in her life and has made a list of ways to improve her, including to stop lying, so she goes on the date. It seems like Tanner is hiding something so she keeps hanging out with him trying to learn more about his family that he doesn’t like to talk about. Dayton and Bailey’s best friend, Marnie, are crushing on each other. Keith is the owner of Froyo and like an uncle to Bailey. In one chapter there were multiple pages talking about running out of El Pato sauce and I laughed out loud because we feel the same in our house when we think we are out! There are so many story lines happening in this book but they are so easy to follow and so much fun. I hope that there is more to come in this story or at least from the author!

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Audrie Harrington

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The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was excited to hear that there was another book in the series following Ian and Jarryd! This one starts off with them on a ship sailing to find the Wandering Isles. It starts raining red and they are met by people made from mist wanting to trade. Ian is transported to the island and a fight against an enemy he thinks is dead and Jarryd is transported back to his cell. They have to fight against all their fears: past, present, and future, but the imagery is so real and lifelike that Ian and Jarryd have to remind themselves what is real and what is not. I was sucked into the novella in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down. I love the trilogy and this one is set after the last book. I felt like I got to know Ian and Jarryd even better in this book and can’t wait to see what the author does next!

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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series Book 3) by C.R. Alam – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series, #3)Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series has been extremely well written and I have enjoyed all three stories. This one follows Chris Sullens. He owns and develops small resorts in some of the most beautiful areas in the world. He finds himself on a small island in order to help Rae, his best friend’s new wife, when she finds out some interesting family news. I like that this book circles back to some of the reasons Rae is untrusting in book one. Chris is flashy and comes from money, but he really wants to move away from that and loves his Eve Collections resorts that he created. When he arrives on the island he is instantly interested in Rowan. She is a red headed, independent spitfire who is running the family inn. Not everything has been easy for her after her father dies and drops a bomb on her and her brother. Chris shows up shortly before they are supposed to throw a family wedding and for some reason offers to help her. He has worked every part of the family business and tries to help where needed. He is there to help Rowan and they find themselves in some unexpected and strange occurrences. I loved the setting of this book so much and can imagine the small island feel, the inn and all the land, and the characters who live on the island too. I enjoy when an author writes books based on different characters but with overlapping stories so I can still read about the other characters.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Audrie Harrington

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series, #2)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just as good as the first and I loved getting to know the characters even more. The story line in book two focuses on Brandon and Callie. We get to know Brandon in book one as the protective best friend to Rae and band mate to Curtis. Brandon is the front man in a rock band and also paints in his free time. He really wants to find the love of his life and settle down, but he feels that person may have already slipped away. Callie works in art and runs into Brandon while they are both visiting Morocco. Callie lives in Paris and we hear snippets of her life in book one because she is Curtis’s sister and long time friend of Brandon. Brandon has loved Callie since they were kids so he goes to Paris for a visit. Callie is still troubled from her past and an abusive relationship. Brandon wants to figure out how to still be in a rock band and live on different continents, he wants to hold onto Callie and get another chance at being happy. Callie is haunted by her past and is having a hard time letting anyone, including Brandon, into her life and her heart. The book was so good. It did have abuse and difficult situations, but it was very well written and I needed to know what was going to happen. This is a hopeful and romantic book with a little steamy romance too. I loved it and can’t wait for book three!

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