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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Finding Love is Book 2 in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy and I loved the story of Miguel and Rachel. This story gave me all the feels of unexpected love, romance, friendship, some heartbreak and a little bit of drama….I feel so invested in these characters and I was rooting for Miguel and Rachel through their entire journey.

Rachel has had many fail relationships, not finding Mr. Right. Her last breakup, had her contemplating if she was in love or even missed him. When Rachel is stood up on a date, Miguel is there just to have conversation and being there since he is the owner of the restaurant that she is at. Miguel and Rachel have this instant connection that is beautiful….but between Rachel’s past of finding all the wrong dates and Miguel holding on to a love that he was not ever going to have…they work together to build a love between them, but when the past comes back and unkind and hurtful words are said……will Miguel and Rachel find their way back to each other where they belong….

I highly recommend this story…definitely read this series from the beginning to get to know the characters…..I am eagerly anticipating book 3…I cannot wait…..

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Trusting Love is Book 1 of the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy and I absolutely loved this book. Julie has this hold on me that once I start reading the story I cannot put it down. I adored the connection between Tess and Ryan, the flirty banter, romance, friendship but also getting over broken pasts that had a hold of them both for so long, trust issues and redeeming love.

Tess has a past reputation that is not so great. Once upon a time, in a marriage that was not full of love, Tess gave up long ago dreams….but now works and owns a local newspaper. When Ryan needs help when his business partner needs to take leave, Ryan takes an ad for help. What Ryan did not know was falling for the girl whom helped him take out the ad. Tess and Ryan have this instant connection and spark, truly undeniable. When the past come back to rear its doubt….and with Ryan and his trust issue, will Tess and Ryan be able to trust in their love enough….

I cannot wait to dive into book 2!! Knowing this feeling I am going to love every moment of this new trilogy….definitely do yourself a favor and read this wonderful story.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trusting Love by Julie Navickas is book 1 in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy. Tess Browning is trying to move from her divorce but keeps being reminded of the mistakes she made that contributed to the divorce. Fortunately, her past and her present collide and she meets Ryan Prescott. I loved the instant chemistry that Tess and Ryan had. While I usually like a slow burn, these two just clicked and seemed so right. I enjoyed how these two played off of each other. I also liked how they were both afraid but just stepped out on faith. I also enjoyed getting to see Ryan’s relationship with his family. He truly deserved happiness. This is a fun and romantic story.

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding Love is book 2 of the Clumsy Hearts Trilogy by Julie Navickas. After Rachael Prescott’s sudden breakup with her boyfriend Ian, she finds herself a bit lost. Ian says that they are too different and that she lives for everyone but herself. When she gets stood up she finds herself having dinner with Miguel. Could this be another chance for love? This book was very sweet. Although I liked Rachael in book 1, I think she hits her stride in this book. In book 1 she seemed more like the bratty but well-meaning sister. I liked how smitten she and Miguel were with each other. They had a fun, comfortable, and safe chemistry. They were just perfect for each other. I enjoyed seeing Ryan, and Tess again. It was also fun seeing the ongoing sibling relationships. This cozy romance was a nice continuation of the series.

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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was such a good one! It pulled at my heart and make me cuss out loud and I didn’t want to put it down. It is a Rockstar Romance that was spicy and full of chemistry and angst. I adored the FMC Cadence but she had questionable taste in men and she definitely is put through the ringer during this story. But her slow burn romance with Damien was a good one and I enjoyed them and was rooting for a hea even while they dragged their feet! I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a hilarious read this was, it’s like a city girl thrown into the wilderness all for a chance at love, so awesome! This book was a great world-building experience showing how far people will go to get to know someone they have a spark with. As Tess and Ryan get to know one another, Tess realizes that it is a small world, especially when it comes to love. That and past mistakes have a terrible way of rearing their ugly head when you least expect or want them to come out. Tess has realized that her past actions do not have to continue to define her present lifestyle or prevent her chance at a true romance. The only problem is that Ryan, the man she’s falling in love with, despises dishonesty, and cheaters…will Tess be able to admit her past mistakes and move forward with Ryan, or will this be a deal breaker for him as he works to overcome his broken heart from his ex-girlfriend Vicky who ripped his heart out at the worst time possible. This is the first book in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy and the first book of Julie Navickas that I’d ever read. I must say that I adore her writing style and cannot wait to continue with this series as well as go back and read her prior trilogy where we get to know several of our side character’s stories. The characters are so well-developed and are all linked in such a manner that they are all connected in their storylines. This book was such a great read, I could not put it down, I had to continue reading because I didn’t want their story to end!
@Brandy Rymer
07/2024

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing second book to the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy! I loved following Rachel’s story, especially after watching all that she did for her family in the first book of this series. She deserved to find her happily ever after, and definitely not with Ian, her boyfriend from the first book. This was such an excellent read, it was intriguing, had very dynamic characters, and is a continuation of the story right where we left off in the previous book in the series. What a great job Julie Navickas does at working her magic in creating characters that pull at your heartstrings and then continue to draw your attention as they grow in character and humility. There are so many developments for all of our characters, the focus does not stay just with our two mains, but we get to continue to follow along with the love stories of our past characters. I am so excited to go back and read the other trilogy that the author had written, especially since we get to know the side character’s stories and some of these characters’ backstories that are hinted at throughout these books. What a great find this series was for me, it’s a great contemporary romance with just the right amount of romance to keep it fresh but not overly spicy.
@Brandy Rymer
07/2024

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The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Betsy Melano

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The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Fallen Man is the fifth book in the Olympic Peninsula Series. This is about Edward the oldest of the O’Connell siblings. These books are well written and have wonderful world building by the author. Edward is the son that joined the priesthood but after a possible attempt to undermine Edward’s knowledge of a scheme he finds himself heading home to be with family and also meets a beautiful woman named Lisette. The family can be overbearing but many of the extended network of friends, lovers, and others connected to the O’Connell household/compound bring joy and happiness to a family that has struggled. I enjoyed this series and recommend it to friends.

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this Sylvie Stewart rom-com; it was a great addition to the series. Now, it’s Lynn’s turn to share her story and her own “happily ever after.”

I enjoyed the way Stewart wrote this book. Instead of falling instantly in love, Lynn and Joey had quite a wait before they finally became a couple…a whole year! The fireworks were evident at their first meeting. Still, misunderstandings and an age difference killed the possibility of anything more between them before they ever really got to know one another. A year later, Lynn is treating Joey for an injury he sustained playing baseball, and he fears it could derail his career. The sparks are still there, but Lynn wants nothing to come between her career goals, so they agree to set boundaries and be friends. As she finds herself embroiled in a family mystery, Joey helps her, and that boundary begins to blur.

Lynn is not only the youngest Brooks child but also the only girl. Her brothers are extremely overprotective, especially since her father passed away. She has had enough of it, and in my opinion, she allowed that to color how she viewed relationships. Initially, I thought her view of women’s independence influenced how she saw men, and she tended to stereotype them, especially Joey. However, she grew exponentially by the end of the book by taking a hard look at why she felt the way she did. She didn’t want to let anyone into her heart because when her father died, it affected her as she saw her family falling apart around her. I was glad to see that she finally came to see Joey as her “teammate.”

I read another book in the series and fell in love with the crazy, loveable family. Joey fits right in with the Brooks family. He is sweet and such a cheerleader for Lynn, even when she is too stubborn to see it. Stewart tells the story with humor, love, and some mystery and spice thrown in. There are spoilers from books 1-3, so if you don’t want anything spoiled, I suggest starting from Book 1.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trusting Love was a fun read! First book I’ve read by Julie Navickas and I enjoyed her realistic portrayal of the quickly developing romance. The main characters both had independent backstories that really added to the progression of their relationship (for better or for worse!). Both Tess and Ryan have had rocky previous relationships and easily let their past issues become present, but their family and friends help them work through their issues and push them to better their circumstances. Fun read! Excited to read the rest of trilogy!

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was able to read the Clumsy Little heart books 1 and 2 back to back, and while I definitely prefer being able to do that, I do appreciate that Finding Love, book 2, could easily be a standalone. There are definite references to material from book 1, but nothing that was imperative to the story being read independently.
I really enjoyed the author’s realistic take on relationships and their problems, for better or for worse. Both Rachel and Miguel fell quickly into a relationship and while they had a quick honeymoon period, they also quickly found moments of insecurity and jealousy which happens in most new relationships. A fun, quick and easy read, filled with entertaining moments and endearing talk with a bit of steam. Looking forward to book 3!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25238843-by-your-side” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1702666060l/25238843._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25238843-by-your-side”>By Your Side</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8470718.Ashley_Erin”>Ashley Erin</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6639427443″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A book of finding yourself after heartbreak, friendships, trust. Everything that comes with any relationship. This is the story of Adeline and Owen.<br />Adeline lost her husband, the love of her life. She decides to pack it up and move and get a fresh start. So she buys a fixer upper. A super old house, trying to bring it back to glory. Owen is the handyman of Willowbrooke Lane. A can do it all type of guy. Owen wants to help Adeline fix up this house. The more time they spend together, they realize there is a deep connection there.
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The Fallen Man Audiobook (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Fallen Man is the 5th and final book in The Olympic Peninsula Series…This is a great conclusion to the series, I am a little sad. I feel fully invested into the characters in each book. I love the narration done by the author as she brings her story to life. I highly recommend stating this series from the beginning as key characters are in each book. This story is set during the Holidays introducing me to Edward, the elsest brother of the O’Connell’s. I really love his story.

Edward is a man searching… leaving the Church and walking away from his faith was not an easy decision. Edward soon finds himself taken in by the beautiful Lisette. Both Edward and Lisette have secrets but will those secrets get in the way to something magical….

Love, drama, betrayal and friendships…this is a great story and I highly recommend listening to this series!

The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Alison Risher

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The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Welcome back to a familiar family. Are they overwhelming? Absolutely. Are they intrusive? A little bit. Are they worth getting to know? Without a doubt. The main characters are a former priest and a “fallen woman.” This is a love story with both romance and redemption.

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book in the series was just as good as the first! I got to learn more about Rachel, Ryan’s twin, and her story. Ian and her broke up and now she is back trying to find love. She doesn’t have a great history with men and starts on a dating app again. When she is stood up on a date, the owner of the restaurant steps in and makes her dinner. They talk and get to know each other better and she realizes this is not their first encounter. Miguel introduced himself at her sister’s engagement party months before. He is the new owner and is intrigued by Rachel. After dinner and a few bottles of wine, he takes her home. He is excited about spending time with her but is he over the woman he has been pining after for years, he doesn’t know. These books seem to be set in a small town because everyone seems to know each other, even outside of the family, but it is set in LA. The characters are like friends and the stories are so easy to connect to. I can’t wait to read the next one to see what happens with Rose and Cole.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want to be friends with the characters and families in this book and I want to live close to them. Tess has a history but is trying to move on and do better. Ryan swooped in and taught her new things about herself while trying to get past his past as well. Their first date in a hardware store turns into so much more. He invites her on a family camping trip which is so out of her wheelhouse. She is a city girl who loves her heels and doesn’t want to wear sneakers because they are ugly. She learns to fish, sleeps under the stars, and starts to feel all the feels about Ryan. He was cheated on and is still not over the broken heart more than a year later. Tess opens his eyes and his heart again and his family loves her, but she is still holding onto a big secret that could tear them apart. The characters and storylines are relatable and I couldn’t put it down!

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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry. This is a great contemporary romance. Its the story of Cadence who feels like she is stuck in life. Stuck in a bland relationship, stuck in a rut in all facets of life until her sister takes her to a rock concert and she connects with the lead singer, Damien. Damien wants no part of Cadence even though she is beautiful he can’t risk a relationship with his past. Cadence doesn’t give up on Damien but Elijah her boyfriend is still around and she puts up with a lot from him. She and Damien do become friends thru their love of music and the chemistry is off the charts. Will she finally be able to say goodbye to Elijah and will Damien finally let her in. Will Cadence be able to see her worth the way others see her? Such a good read but be prepared, I couldn’t put it down once I started reading. I finished in one evening.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Love Rinkside (Playmakers)Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another wonderfully written book by G. K. Brady that leave readers wanting more. Both Drew and Katie knew each other in passing but now when a Halloween party is held, and both show up as mascots the fun begins. Mascot falls in love with Mascot in this wonderful easy read rom-com. Can they keep their budding relationship a secret from everyone else. This is a super easy to read story that will have you turning pages super quickly.

The Fallen Man Audiobook (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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WOW! First let me tell you, STOP! Starting the first book in this series is in my opinion where this series starts. Getting to know all of the valuable characters will only bring the series together as you start to read book 5. Having said that, this story just gets better as you turn the pages. This is Edward O’Connell’s story. His life takes so many journeys. His life from Priesthood to finding Lisette. Lisette has a story of her own, making this a story well worth the wait. This story will play with all of your emotions, from both of the main characters. I love this author and her writing skills. Her story is fast paced and will keep you wanting so much more. I can hardly wait to see what her next series brings us.

Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Julie Johnson

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The second book in this trilogy gives up updates on the leads from book one while taking us on a journey in the life of Rachel.

She was abruptly dumped by her boyfriend at the end of book 1 and now she’s trying to overcome that loss. No one else liked him (well, except for Tess) so they aren’t super supportive. She goes on a dating site and finds someone she’d be interested in. The date is set at her favorite restaurant. She ends up being stood up by her date. Then, the appetizer she’s wanting isn’t available. Nothing is going her way until Miguel shows up.

Miguel is having a rough day too. The kitchen help isn’t paying attention to the temperature of the oil and he’s having major flashbacks. Then he goes to tell a patron that her appetizer isn’t available and next thing he knows, she thinks he’s her date. Long story short, Miguel makes up for the lack of calamari and makes his mushroom ravioli a day early. Miguel joins Rachel for dinner and the start of a new relationship is blooming.

I’m loving this series so far and look forward to book three! The challenges these couples face are real ones experienced in today’s world. I almost feel like a part of this large family!

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas-Review by Julie Johnson

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tess gave up all her dreams to follow the man of her heart, only to find out he didn’t really love her after several years of marriage. Tess admits that she wasn’t perfect and has a few regrets. Her newspaper publishing business isn’t near where she’d like but she’s just not finding much happiness these days.

Ryan just got dumped by his business partner and isn’t sure how he’s going to make ends meet by himself. He goes to place an ad in a local newspaper and life changes very rapidly for him. Can he get past his past with Vicki and ever find happiness again?

This book is full of grief, pain, lost loves, redemption, and healing. I love the chemistry between Ryan and Tess even though things moved way too fast in my opinion. I laughed and cried reading this story!

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter July 2024

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book by this author that I have read and it won’t be the last. I can’t wait to start reading the rest of the series. So far the cast of characters and the story line are holding my interest and I just can’t get enough. I am going to check out other books by this author.

Ryan and Mitch are partners and when they finished this flip together, Mitch announced to Ryan that he was taking a year off to spend time with his wife and help her with their newborn. Ryan isn’t sure what he is going to do while Mitch is off. Mitch suggests that he go to the newspaper and see Tess. She will help him place an ad and find odd jobs to tide him over til Mitch comes back.

Check out this series and I think you will enjoy it as much as I do.

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Trusting Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series and if I am being honest, I read this book second. That being said, y’all can read these in an order and not feel lost. I met these characters in the other book that I read and was super excited to be able to read their story. This book has all the feels. The characters have bene hurt in the past and are trying to learn to let things go in order to move forward. The emotions that the author is able to construe will have you feeling everything that the characters do. I am a sucker for books that make me feel. I felt he anger, the sorrow, the loss, the love, the cheekiness of their banter, the giggles, and it made me like this book even more. This is a quick read because you will fall in love with the story. The characters in this book don’t necessarily have the easiest road to love but they road they do have feels so beneficial and healing. I loved both books that I have read in this series and look forward to reading the third. These are just feel good romance books that gives the reader an escape.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Finding Love (The Oath Series) by Lacey Furr – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series and it can be read as a stand alone. I actually read this book before reading the first one in the series. The writing style of the author is amazing as then make the words and story line flow throughout the book. I found it to be a quick read because of this. The characters are amazing and have the cutest meet cute in this book that hooked me for the rest of the book. I liked the chemistry that the characters have and that the families accept the other. It is just a really cute quick read. The other characters in the book are the ones that you will meet throughout the series in other books. They don’t play a huge part in the books that aren’t theirs but they are there for support. It is a great way to draw the reader into the series and give them just a taste of what the other books hold. This book definitely makes the reader feel all the emotions that the characters are feeling. I can’t wait to read the rest in this trilogy.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t wait to get into this one having met Rachel in the previous book …..it was good to catch up with a few others as well

Again , loving the cover and no I don’t want to join them unless it’s for a good meal 🤣😉

So Rachel really doesn’t have a good track record with men and when she gets stood up at dinner it’s the delectable Miguel that comes to her rescue and man he’s just perfect 😍 I think she may have just struck gold this time round

I don’t think Miguel knew what he was letting himself in for when he came to Rachel’s rescue in his restaurant. He’s also been broken hearted but he decides to move on and I’m grateful it’s with Rachel…. She’s one lucky gal that’s for sure! He’s got a beautiful heart , he’s really easy on the eye and he can cook , that’s a great package deal right there 🥰🤣

Rachel and Miguel have chemistry that’s for sure and they’re great together! I didn’t want their story to end but if their’s ends there’s another to follow so I know I’m just know I’m going to love Rose’s story 🥰😉

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Trusting Love – Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book1 by Julie Navickas – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loving the cover art and I wish I could just climb in and join them 🤣😉

Tess was married before and unfortunately she was unfaithful which led to the end of her marriage but I’m not playing judge and jury so I’ll leave it there for now …. she also runs the local paper and let’s face it newspapers are dying out especially our local small town editions but she’s trying I’ll give her that much ….she’s burnt her fingers with relationships and doesn’t think she’ll be in one again , that is until Ryan crosses her path 😉

Ryan and Mitch are in business together , they flip houses and they’re good at it . Mitch let’s Ryan know that he’s going to take a sabbatical of sorts as his wife is having their first little one and for that I love him but it does leave Ryan in a bit of a pinch , Mitch suggest he runs an as in the paper for handyman jobs and that’s when his path crosses with Tess’s 🔥 it was instant attraction but Ryan has some really strong boundaries and with Tess’s past I’m a little worried , she needs to play open cards from the start …,,

So Ryan and Tess are soooooo good together but Tess is trying to hide her past which naturally will cause a few hiccups but it was fun watching them together they just flow really and Tess gets an added bonus in Rachel as a friend , I’d say she got a 2 for one SPECIAL🥰

I laughed , I cried , I got frustrated but I also learnt , again , that being honest is always the best because with that comes forgiveness , healing and redemption which then leads to growth , peace , love , joy and happiness and isn’t that what we all want !?

Looking forward to see what happens next 😉❣️📚

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The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book #5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Fallen Man is the fifth and final book in The Olympic Peninsula series by Cat Treadgold. This is a series that just seems to get better and better with each new instalment- which made this a bit of a bittersweet read, knowing it was the final instalment.
It is a heartwarming and emotional romance that also has a bit of a ‘family saga’ feel., so I highly recommend reading the rest of the series, so you are able to fully appreciate the family dynamics, character development, and interconnected details that come with each book.
The author has imbued the story (and series) with plenty of heart & soul. Her characters are wonderful- cleverly crafted individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. Adding their own stamp on the series, which definitely wouldn’t be the same without them.
The story is sweet and tender in parts, but with enough drama and angst to keep me flipping the pages to discover how everything plays out in the end. I love how Ms. Treadgold has written a story/series with so many layers, facets, and interconnected details, which makes for quite an engrossing read.
This is Edward O’Connell’s story, he’s the eldest of the O’Connell’s — and what a story he has to tell… From priesthood to finding love unexpectedly- his story is a journey of discovery, in more ways than one. Edward and Lisette’s story was worth the wait, and they were perfect together. Again, as with the other O’Connell sibling’s stories, this grabbed my heartstrings, and plucked them, hard- making for a sweet, heartwarming, emotional, and memorable read…
Looking forward to more from Ms. Treadgold.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Cat Treadgold!

 

 

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Finding Love )Clumsy Little Heart Trilogy) by Julie Navickas Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter July 2024

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211230555-finding-love” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1712953297l/211230555._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211230555-finding-love”>Finding Love</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21857451.Julie_Navickas”>Julie Navickas</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6630403179″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the second book in this series and I really enjoyed it as much as I did the first. These can be read alone or in the order of the series. I read them in order but I think you will still be able to understand them if they were read out of order.<br /><br />In the first book we met a lot of the same characters and it’s good to follow them through life and it’s ups and downs. We meet Rachel again in this book and she is with Ian in the first book. <br /><br />Check out what happens next in the lives of your next favorite book heroes. I think you will be glad that you did.
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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Amy Sprau, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance

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The story of Tess and Ryan was such a heartfelt journey. Tess was torn up about her past and fell for Ryan in an instant. Her past threatened everything that Ryan had ever been through, and she didn’t know how he would ever forgive her. The family involved in this book is a big part and the support they give each other. Through it all, Tess and Ryan had explosive chemistry and I didn’t want to put the book down. I’m anxiously awaiting the rest of the series!!

The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Maisie Camille

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s funny how I keep picking up books that I end up massively relating to. Cadence is stuck in an unhappy, toxic, passionless relationship until her sister drags her to see a band and she can’t keep her eyes off the lead singer. They don’t get along at first, but end up forming a deep friendship, which allows Cadence to grow the strength she needs. It’s an emotional story all-round, as well as relatable, and inspirational, and romantic. I did find a few issues towards the end, for instance, I feel like Damien’s history is the kind of story that contributes towards the lack of belief in women, I thought her connection to music would come sooner, months go by in the space of a few chapters, a lot comes out about Elijah, there’s a huge level of miscommunication, and I’m guessing the reveal at the end is a hint towards the next in the series but I hadn’t connected to the relevant characters enough for it to make an impact. But overall it was a passionate love story and I’m happy with how it worked out. My favourite character was Cadence and my least favourite character was Elijah. I recommend this book because it is inspiring especially if you find yourself stuck in an unhappy situation. And we’ve all dreamed about singing along with a rockstar, haven’t we? ‘There was something inspiring about hitting rock bottom and creating yourself all over again, brick by brick.’

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