Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my second book by this author and it did not disappoint. Small town…check. Second chance love…check. Holidays…check. Ginny goes back home to help her dad after surgery. Her ex-husband Max owns the local diner. Will they be able to move on from each other for good or will their love overcome the past?
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jasmine is running her own business but working all the hours to make it successful, but she has one fly in the ointment which her business partner.
One morning turn her world in a turn, a random stranger coming up to her and rocking her world, the only trouble is that the stranger is the man who is marrying her best friend and business partner, Cadence. As Jasmine is planning the wedding she starts to fall harder for James and sees the nasty side to her so called best friend, but when she learns the reason around the wedding things start to change with Jasmine.
This is a lovely easy read story with a feel good feelings with a happy ending for the main characters. I loved the character of Jasmine she is a loving and a brilliant boss but I did feel she let Cadence use her for longer than she should have, as with her feisty nature did not quite sit well with the character.
Although the progression of the character of James was brilliant to read I would have liked to have seen a bit more of his history and the deal with him and his parents. I think the flow of the story was brilliant but it needed to be longer. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters of Jasmine and James and glad they found the way to each other in the end.
I would love to read more from this author in the future.
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Contemporary blind date romance
A well written great fun read. Abi and Finn are adorable. A relationship formed from convenience it was amazing to watch their connection unfold. But Finn has some issues from his past that he needs to deal with and Abi needs to work out her priorities. Told in dual POV this is Book 2 in the Kings of Screen series and even though each book is written as a stand-alone I love how there are characters that appear across each of the books. I am keen to see how the rest of the series develops.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This first read of 2023 was not disappointing!! Ginny needs to go home to take care of her dad with his upcoming hip replacement surgery. Going back home to Buckeye Falls comes with it challenges though! Max is still there and so are the feelings of love…love for Christmas, his diner, and his ex-wife Ginny. When Ginny finds out that Max is spending time with her dad, more issues come to light. How can Ginny survive this trying time with Max around? It’s also Christmas and the holidays are special in Buckeye Falls.
This is a sweet, second-chance romance novel that will have you cheering from the beginning all the way to the end!!
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My Pearl Heart is a really short sweet Holiday romance. JN is an illustrator turned author who is able to easily weave a tale that you won’t forget. The characters are very well written and I fell in love with them. Each with their own backstory to tell that really kept me invested and engaged. There were a few different emotions, highs and lows that moved the story forward. I enjoyed the wit, the banter, the humour as well as the heartache.
Jasmine Hayes is a no nonsense brilliant, hot tempered and sassy businesswoman and I liked her straightaway. She has a quirky best friend that is sometimes hard to keep up with. She caters to the social elite and heavens above she found herself in a tangle of tongues (a kiss or two) and swept of her feet. Only those arms weren’t for her.
James Conner, once a drunk wallowing in self-pity with no thought of others finds himself with one insane contract and an engagement/marriage of convenience. That was until he met her and that kiss. Now he is determined to get his life in order but will it include her?
I can’t wait to see what JN does next.
Reviewed by @jennadb
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Complex yet sweet contemporary romance that was totally enjoyable.
Jasmine is co-owner of an event planning company along with her best friend Cadence…..mixing friendship and work is not always so easy. Jasmine is feeling some hot signals when she shared a kiss with the handsome James Conner, but turns around and ends up engaged to Cadence. Jasmine is torn between her clients her her friends upcoming marriage that leads her into a downward spiral of emotions, especially being near James while planning a wedding. When the cards are all out and lies become hard to swallow and emotions run high, what happens to Jasmine and James with their sizzling shared kiss? Will James marry Cadence all for money with dreams of his own?
Definitely read and find out. This book was hard to put down, I just wished Jasmine would see what I was feeling all along with mixing friendship and work and whom is really there for her when she needs it the most. Great read and highly recommended.
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has so much more to it than infiest expected it would. I started this book expecting a enjoyable second chance romance but found that it was much more emotionally charged than I anticipated. I connected quickly and easily with the characters, becoming invested in their journey. When I read the blurb I expected the story to go a certain way but the author managed to keep it interesting. The characters have a strong chemistry and really draw you in to what is going on. This is a great book and I really enjoyed each and every page.
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Jasmine Hayes has been running Divine Events for years, she is proud of the growth of her business but now she is questioning if she can maintain a professional stance. Kissing James Conner is everything she has been looking for but when she finds out the man of her dreams is engaged to her best friend, she vows to stay away. Easier said than done when she is planning their engagement party and wedding. Everything is not as it seems though, and Jasmine needs to decide if she can go along with the wedding which is on the surface only or let go of the man meant for her.
Good story. I liked Jasmine she is trying to wrap her head around the circumstances of James and Cadence wedding. She tries to move on, but James keeps staying close. If you are looking for a fun short story this is one to pick up.
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this contemporary romance. This is book 2 of the Kings of Screen series. Both of the main characters in this story have had hard pasts which make them the strong fiesty characters that we see. As the story progresses we learn their stories and their behaviours make sense.
I love the idea of marrying a complete stranger for a romance. Normally they meet and fall in love but in this story they didn’t get that option. The first time they met is their wedding day.
Finn is an actor who desperately needs to mend his reputation. Known as a playboy, messing with the wrong girl landed him in hot water and now he’s got to take drastic measure to make things right. Namely ending his playboy ways and getting married. It’s only for 3 months what could go wrong?
In walks Abi, she is everything Finn has dreamed about and more. Abi applied to the show to pay off her sister’s medical bills. She never imagined she would find romance but what happens when thats exactly what she wants from Finn?
Can a fake marriage turn into a real one? Will their attraction be enough for them to consider trying or will Finn’s past experiences mean he keeps pushing her away until he loses her for good?
I loved this story and couldn’t put it down as soon as I started.
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by them yet. This is a well written story about James and Jasmine. Their journey is one that is hard to put down. She thinks that he is what she wants until he says he is going to marry her best-friend. What happens next you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the start. They have great growth and their chemistry is off the charts. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a fast paced story that is engaging and just a great story to read. Will James and Jasmine find a happily ever after? I highly recommend reading this book to find out James and Jasmine’s fate.
Review by @bjwagner
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book turned out to be a wonderful surprise. A protagonist with a chance to take revenge but takes the high road. A sexy man of her dreams betrothed to another in a marriage of convenience but wants her. An antagonist who is a “witch.” This book had me laughing, and experiencing many other emotions as I read Jasmine’s story of love and betrayal. This is a fascinating story that will engage you from the start. You will find yourself on the emotions roller coaster as you read. I am a big fan of Jasmine as she came into her self-confidence and stood up for herself. I found the characters well-developed. You knew who the protagonists and antagonists were. It’s a quick read. I read through it on New Year’s Eve. Great read for snowy night’s with a comfy blanket and hot chocolate. Good read.
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats is a stand-alone story that follows Jasmine, co-owner of event management company Divine, which she shares with her best friend, Cadence. Jasmine falls for James, who just so happens to be engaged to Cadence. This sets Jasmine off on a journey to explore herself and what she wants from life. I recommend this book as the stakes are high but the love is bigger, and I love a happy ending. My only wish is that Jasmine had that courage she had at the end, all along! “Live your life for now. Do whatever you want, you more than earned that, and I’ll catch up with you later.”
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Jasmine Hayes has been running from her memories for years, throwing herself into school, friends, and her business, Divine Events. Quick witted, hot tempered, and a brillaint businesswoman, Jasmine divides her time between organizing events for the social elite, and catering to her best friend’s extreme personality. Life is as it should be, until James Conner sweeps her off her feet. Literally, kissing her silly before announcing his engagement to her best friend.
James Conner comes from a family full of rich and successful people. The Conners are the closest thing to royalty in New England, but James isn’t like the rest of them. A drunk with a string of poor business choices, he used to spend his days wallowing in self-pity. That was two years ago, now he’s determined to right his life. First step, marry Cadence. Second, get the money he needs to start his new venture, and a quick–mutual–divorce per their contract, but there’s an unforeseen problem–Jasmine–the spicy redhead that set him straight two years ago. The woman that has been on his thoughts ever since she kicked him out of his parent’s anniversary dinner.
Can James wait that long to have Jasmine? What will she think about his and Cadence’s insane contract?
This is a stand alone story with a HEA
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J.N. Sheats is an artist turned author. Living in Maryland with six wild cats, and her husband, J.N. spends her days designing book covers and teasers for other authors. At night she is at the mercy of her demanding characters, and their wild fantasies.
Dark Paranormal Fantasy is her preferred genre of writing, but anything is game. Maybe even a lovely romance novel or two in the near future.
When not writing, designing, or drawing, J.N. spends her time doing a host of other activities. Including: gardening, jewelry making, cooking, and watching far too much television.
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The best parts of this book are that it touches upon controversial romance, it has so much quality writing compressed into a quick read, and the lovable characters, for sure. This author really has a knack for keeping the reader flipping the pages eager for answers to all of their unanswered questions. It was difficult to decide who to side with throughout the story, but I’m content with the outcomes, without giving too much away. Great read!
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Morgana Bevan is a first time author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but she delivered a fun, witty, roller coaster romance with Married Blind. While the story line seemed a little far-fetched to me (marrying a complete stranger), I guess it really isn’t, as there are many reality shows now that are based off of this exact idea. The characters were well-rounded, realistic, and (mostly) lovable. I enjoyed Bevan’s descriptive world-building; I felt like I was in the middle of the set for Abi and Finn’s TV nuptials, touring Finn’s LA home for the first time with Abi, and laughing with the characters as they traversed their daily lives. I fell in love with Bevan’s style and can’t wait to read more of her books!
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book that I’ve read by this author. Her books are easy to read page turners. This particular book was packed with romance, action, and bravery. It does focus on polyamory and friendship. Love comes in all forms and this book shows that no matter what form your love takes we all deal with similar situations and that love is beautiful. Definitely a good read.
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Abi works three jobs to pay the bills…which include her sister’s medical bills for cancer treatment. So, when her best friend and her sister both encourage her to apply for a reality show where she has to marry a celebrity for a nice little payday, she decides to be adventurous and apply. Who knows…may be she will find the real connection she is looking for.
After Finn’s latest scandal, his agent decides he needs to do something to change his image…so he signs him up for a wedding reality show. He just needs to stay married for 3 months. Finn goes into it determine to keep his heart locked down and play the doting husband on screen only. He’s been burned in the pass…and any woman who signs up for a reality show like this must only be after the money.
However, Abi throws Finn’s plans out the window. As hard as he tries, he can’t stay away from her. Over the course of their relationship, feelings go from fake to real and they open up to each other. However, a lack of communication causes a ripple effect that has the two questioning everything…was any of it real?
This was a good story that I found myself highly emotionally invested in. I could feel my heart break during some parts and rejoice during others. The story was well-written and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. At first I really disliked Finn’s jerky ways…but as the story progressed, they made sense. I liked the supporting characters, too! Overall, a really good book!
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Some people fall in love and get married, other get married and hope for the best. Abi decided to get married for money. The show would help pay her sister’s medical debt. She’s willing to sacrifice herself to keep afloat financially. Finn agreed to get married to repair his Hollywood image. He has always been a playboy, but this could show his good side.
Reality TV in a book is the best way to describe Married Blind.
Despite wanting to fall hard for each other, both Finn and Abi are hesitant to let it happen due to past experiences. To make this marriage work beyond the reality TV show they’ll have to let each other in. Finn must get past previous relationships and hurt if he wants Abi’s love and trust.
Married Blind was fast paced with great characters. Finn was the smoldering bad boy who was hot and cold. Abi was lovable and delicate but could hold her own. The great character development made for an easy to read story that I didn’t put down until I finished.
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great book to start 2023 with. This was entertaining from the start but had much more depth to it than I was expecting. And I think that enemy came down to the characters. Their stories had detail and an emotional connection that to don’t always get from a book like this.
The author has done a great job at writing this book. It is engaging, fun, emotional and such an enjoyable book. I can’t wait to read more of this authors books and more books like this in the year to come.
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So I’ll start off by saying this isn’t my usual type of read. I’m not sure what made me pick this book but I’m very glad I did. Once I started I couldn’t stop! The author did an amazing job developing the relationship between the main characters. It’s a very unique love story and I highly recommend it.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ginny Meyer had moved on after her divorce. New York! She has a steady job and a new life. Now she must return to Buckeye Falls, Ohio to care for her dad. The last thing on her mind is Christmas or her ex. Max Sanchez, a diner owner, loves his job. He also loves Christmas but the one thing he loves more is his ex wife. He always has even though she broke his heart when she left. Now back Ginny finds herself doing more than helping her father. Yes, so much more! I fell in love with this story before I read it as the author has written other stories I have enjoyed. So reading this second chance romance did not disappoint. You could not help falling for the characters. You will find yourself hoping for both Ginny and Max. The author has written another easy to follow romance that is well worth reading. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did. You will not find Spoilers in my review!
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Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Abi and Finn are both independent and feisty. Agreeing to something they never would’ve in the past. Married Blind brings reality tv scenarios to a rom-com book. The author wrote a fun, sad, and happy story that you just get sucked into. There were times I actually laughed. There were times that brought actual tears to my eyes. I fell in love with these characters. I fell in love with the story.
Abi, working 3 jobs hard on money trying to help her sister rid herself of her hundreds of thousands of dollars of medical debt. Agreed to sign up for this show not only for the money but to give herself a chance to find who she is again. She’s had no life, her whole life the last so many years has been her sister and her cancer treatment. She only hoped that it would be more than a marriage of convenience for 3 months.
Finn, Hollywood playboy, is forced into doing Married Blind as a consequence of his actions. Planning to treat it as another movie roll, never intended that he would meet his match. A woman so enthralling to him he had to try extremely hard not to let his walls drop. He’s aware that she could be the very person who could destroy him if he lets her in.
Unfortunately for the both of them they underestimated Tyler, the producer, and the show. Putting them in situations that bring them closer together. The growth between these two is written beautifully. The author has won me over. I need to go back and read the first book, but I also look forward for the next guy in their group to fall.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a book to end the year on! A wonderful second-chance-at-romance novel around the holidays made it perfect for me to read as romance novels are my favorite to read this time of year. From the first page my heart ached for Ginny, understanding her dread of returning home, especially as Max awaits her return anxiously. But the farther into the story I got, I found myself for them to find their happy ever after together, especially seeing that he is the perfect fit for her. I encourage anyone who loves christmas romances to grab a soft blanket and curl up with it today!
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was very awesome. I liked it so much. When Austin found his love I was so happy, Casey is so great. A normal girl for a not so normal boy. Ots what Austin really needed. He needed a bit of normal in his life. They really do well together, they are a great fit for each other. How everything worked out for them both. But when it comes to Mavis, we’ll I didn’t like this character as much. But maybe they settled who knows. When it comes to Josh and his brother I don’t think she did the choosing very well. She needed time with Austin until the rehearsal, but I don’t know if thats what she really wanted. I know it was for closure but I think it was extremely selfish of her. My heart broke for Lauren. I really hope everything works out for her in the last book. Maybe Her and Mitch will rekindle their love? Hopefully things will go the right way. Susan Is well something. I kind of want more background on her and John. Seems like there may be some hidden secrets. It was a great book.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s only been a few weeks since I first read one of this author’s books, but having enjoyed it so much, I quickly dived in to another one. This is a really great second chance romance.
When Ginny Meyer returns home to look after her father following surgery, she is determined to keep as far away from her ex-husband Max Sanchez as possible. Her scheming father has other plans and does everything possible to make sure that the two spend as much time together as he’s sure there is most definitely unfinished business between the two.
Ginny and Max’s story is a really great read that gripped me from the very beginning and didn’t let me go right up to very end. I absolutely loved both Ginny and Max and there is also a great bunch of secondary characters who add so much to the story. In particular, I adored Ginny’s father. The love he has for his daughter shines through and he just wants her to have the happiest life possible.
A really great read that I’d definitely recommend.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story takes place in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Ginny returns to her hometown from New York to help her dad. All she wants to do is help her dad and not partake in any holiday anything. She ends up getting roped into helping with a Christmas jubilee where her ex is also a planner. Ugh, the last thing she wanted to do was to have anything to do with him. Max, her ex, still loves her. Can he be a part of her life again?
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be the last. A marriage of convenience is the theme of this book and two mcs who couldn’t more different. But chemistry between them was steamy and i liked them together. I was rooting for their HEA and i didn’t want their story to end. I am looking forward to reading more of this series and more by thus author in the future.
Happy Reading!
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was perfect read for the holiday season!
Ginny goes back to her small hometown to take care of her dad after surgery. She is forced to see her ex husband while she is there.
This such a sweet story reminder that communication in relationships is important. The two of them never fell out of love, but simply we’re not on the same page, which led to a divorce. Watching them rekindle their relationship led to the perfect happy ending.
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Jessica Stone
A wonderfully written contemporary romance, forced proximity, marriage of connivence, this book was a blast to read!
Our FMC Abi, is already working three jobs trying to make it, and afford to pay for the care of her sister, who has cancer. On a whim, she signs up to be choose for a reality tv show, (Married Blind)that has a big payout, the last thing she expects is to be chosen. Now all she has to do is marry a total stranger and fake being in love, easy peasy right, she can get through anything to help her sister.
Fin, our lovely MMC, heartthrob, famous actor, “the next Ryan Reynolds’s” is, well to put it frankly, a playboy. Fin, already having a bumpy imagine, and after being recently caught in a precarious position has one last chance to save his imagine, and his career for that matter. All he has to do is marry a total stranger, fake being in love, and have the whole world watch everything for three months. He’s an actor, this should be no problem for someone with his skill set, right?
This was a fun read, I love forced proximity stories, it definitely ups the angst and tension between the characters and there is absolutely no lack of that in this book. The relationship that forms between our characters is everything I wanted from this book and then some. It’s fun flirty, a little weird at times, but so very wholesome, it definitely made my heart beat a little faster.
This is a standalone in the series and the first that I’ve read from this author but I’m excited to read more from her.
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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book I have read by this author and I continue to enjoy her style of writing and voice. I love how well she draws you into the story and creates characters that aren’t easily forgotten. Dorian and Augustine along with their gorgeous wives, Aubrielle and Magnolia, are vivid and well written characters that you immediately fall in love with. This story is full of action, excitement, drama, humor and HEA. The author does an amazing job of making you empathize with the characters given the truly tough emotional situation they find themselves in. She pulls at your heartstrings and has you rooting for everyone to get their happily ever after. I loved how she set up the beginning and gave us an epilogue so we know how things end. A quick and fantastic read!