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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna – Review by Kerry Baker

Love Is What It Is: A holiday RomanceLove Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun, light hearted and entertaining romance story that was enjoyable from start to finish. I though the characters were interesting and had a great connection. I loved how their relationship developed and I wanted to see them work things out.
This is a new author to me and I enjoyed the story I read. I liked the way the story unfolded and how I wanted to know more about what was going on. This is a great book and I am looking forward to see what else this author has to offer.

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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna – Review by Shelly Kittell

Love Is What It Is: A holiday RomanceLove Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toni thought she was going on a romantic trip with one boyfriend and dumped him because the trip, quite frankly, was a bust. She went to a much better hotel and had the adventure of a lifetime. The challenge was that the guy didn’t believe in saying “I love you.” The story takes us on their journey. Can they get past this? I found it a quick read. It had some nice humor, a bit of entertaining romance. You do find yourself giggling in spots. I wanted to root for them because it’s hard when someone doesn’t believe in love. It’s a good book that I think rmance readers may enjoy.

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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna

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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 102
Cover Designer – Carmen Richter of CPR Designs

When Toni Cooper meets Micky Wilson on a Mediterranean island, it’s not long before their hot and steamy nights have her falling head over bikini.
Add to the mix;
An ex-wife – She can deal with it
An ex-boyfriend – He’s an ex for a reason
But – there’s always a but. How do you guard your heart, when the guy you’ve fallen for has made it clear he doesn’t do the love thing.

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Marina was born and raised in London, with frequent plane journeys to other parts of the world. Her annual school report always said she’s a daydreamer and needs to live in the real world. She says, if you don’t dare to dream, you’ll only ever see the world in black and white. Her main goal in life is to inspire her children to follow their dreams, and to know that with hard work and effort, anything is possible. She likes to read and write romance that’s fun, flirty, steamy, and sexy, but always with a happily ever after.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jennifer Allen

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling Home is such a cozy romance story. Ginny left her husband behind to follow her promising career. When she comes back home to take care of her dad, she never expected to find Max in her dad’s house. I absolutely enjoyed reading Ginny’s quest to discover who she is and where she belongs. If you enjoy small town romance, then this is the book for you.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Emily H

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ginny Meyer is returning home to help her dad who is having surgery. Her plan is to stay by his side and avoid ex-husband Max Sanchez. She cannot deny she still holds a torch for him but seeing him would just hurt her more. The plan falls apart though when she sees Max and her dad makes it known he wants them together. Max knows he was absent in his marriage, he just wants Ginny back. Now she is home and he has an opportunity to win her back, can they forget the past and make a fresh start?

This was a fun one. I especially liked the fact that the author let the characters have honest emotions. I thought this book was filled with a lot of the emotions one would have about returning home to a past that held hurt, hope and more. Really good story.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just fell in love with Ginny the moment I met her 😍oh my gosh she had me in stitches while waiting for her rental car 😂and then her road trip began and who needs Christmas carols when you can listen to true crime podcasts 🙈😂

Ginny is heading to Buckeye Falls to visit her dad Harold but it’s also where her ex lives and runs his diner , Max is a nice guy and they parted on pretty good foot ….

Max runs his diner like a well oiled machine with the the help of Evan and CeCe and they are a magic team and they made me laugh

Ginny works for a real witch and I’m so darn proud of her for standing up to her ! Ginny put Ginny first and that’s just marvelous ! Harold needs her as did Max and well she needed them and the people of Buckeye Falls❣️

Max always loved Ginny and pined for her and what they had so watching them rekindle their relationship was a privilege and honour and I loved every minute !

There always has to be that one person that bugs you and in this case it’s Anthony Snyder , nie the mayor of the town but he’s been a thorn in Max’s side since way back when and I must say I would’ve punched his lights out a long time ago and while I was really judgmental of him even he managed to soften my heart towards him but he had to work really hard 😂🤭

Harold is a real sweetheart and he and Max share a special bond and I think he’d been cheering these 2 all the way and was playing Cupid all along 😉😋

CeCe and her story has me intrigued , what or who has her all emotional ? I can’t wait to have her secrets revealed to me 😌

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Sandra

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home is about a woman, named Ginny, who returns to her small hometown to take care of her father while he is recovering from a pending surgery. She returns to a lot of people who are excited to have her back in town, including her ex-husband Max.

This was an adorable story about getting a second chance with someone that you miss and wish you never would have lost. It is set in the perfect, small town environment. The cherry on top is the time of the year. I am a sucker for Christmas romances. I really enjoyed the writing style from the author and the story is adorable. I’m not going to ruin the ending for you. If you want to know if Max and Ginny worked things you, you’ll need to pick up the story yourself.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ginny the main character got a divorce from Max and realized she couldn’t have work and love. So Ginny left. Mac befriends Ginnys dad and took charge of the diner. She then comes back to help her dad, with what, well you have to read to find that out. She then got caught up in the Christmas Jubilee and thats where Max helps. Will the teo of them realize what they missed? I liked the book it was a quick read and the second chance at love is a great read as well. Come read this book to find out what happens.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jasmin Marie

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63285874-falling-home” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Falling Home” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668277300l/63285874._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63285874-falling-home”>Falling Home</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19377638.Libby_Kay”>Libby Kay</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5255576344″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a cute story about second chance love. Ginny returns home to care for her ailing father. One of her main priorities, avoid her ex-husband, Max. On the other hand, Max has been missing Ginny and doing all he can to put his love for her into the diner. When they’re partnered for the Christmas Jubilee, Max sees his last chance to get Ginny back. I recommend this quick read, with a happily ever after!
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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful story of a small town crowd and the love story that goes on with it, along with some humor, a diner, and a witty dad! Will Max and Ginny fix what went wrong? Is their love story truly over?

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Helani Kihe

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home is a Hallmark Movie worthy story. Definitely a quick read. I love that it’s set during the holidays. Christmas & Love just go together.
I’m a big believer in 2nd chances (if deserved). I really liked the lost love and finding it again aspect of the story. Ginny & Max are very lovable characters.
Falling Home was the 1st title I’ve read from this author and I can’t wait to check the other books in this series and whatever else she has to offer.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a good one. It was sweet and I liked the main characters Ginny and Max a lot. Second chance romance//holiday small town romances like this one are perfect for a feel good read and I enjoyed this one a lot. I will pick up more books by this author in the future because I enjoyed the writing style and the overall sweetness of this book.
Happy Reading!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Whisper Hymer

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home by Libby Kay is a heart-warming, second-chance love story. It follows small-town high-school sweethearts Ginny and Max years after their divorce and Ginnys subsequent move to the big city. Going home to help her Father through surgery, Ginny isn’t exactly excited about being home or the holidays but she’s less excited to run into her ex-husband Max. However, life isn’t predictable and neither is the heart – putting both Max and Ginny into real, relatable situations. I liked the characters and the story left me intrigued to read the next book in the series.

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Falling Home(Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay-review by Heather Knalls

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ginny and Max were high school sweethearts. They got married but things soon began to change. Ginny became more involved with her job and Max took over the local diner. Ginny soon decided to move to New York and leave her small town life and her now ex husband behind. Ginny has been gone for 3 years but is now back to help her dad who is about to have hip surgery. She has not spoken to Max in 3 years and was hoping to be able to avoid him on this trip but that does not exactly happen. Everyone wants to see Ginny and Max back together, but can their feelings be fixed. They both still care and love each other but can they fix things for the better!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Carla Clemmons

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love second chance romance stories and this one was right up my alley! I really enjoyed the author’s easy writing style. The story reads from Ginny and Max’s point of view. He is a patient loving guy and wants nothing but happiness for Ginny. She just want to chase her dreams. When she has to come back home to help her father she starts to question what her dreams really are. Would walking away from her life in the city really make her happy or resent Max forever? This story is such a sweet read and you really will fall in with Buckeye Falls. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and more about this small town!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! A light and feel-good story. Ginny returns to her small home town of Buckeye Falls, OH, after living in New York City for 2 years. Even though she came home to take care of her father who was having hip surgery, Ginny agrees to work with her ex-husband, Max, to plan the town’s holiday Jubilee. The characters in this story feel genuine to me – they go to work, they need hip replacements, they grocery shop – all things that make them more relatable. I enjoyed the characters’ interactions with one another. Just as the characters feel genuine, so do their interactions. I couldn’t wait to keep reading until the end!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Ashley Hasting

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was definitely a cozy book to read during the Christmas season. A lot of people use this time to learn how to love again and get back in the Christmas spirit. Max still lives in Buckeye Falls, Ohio, and misses his Ex-Wife, Ginny. She comes back to visit her Dad after he had surgery. This became Max’s moment to get her back. He tries to win her over with Quesadillas and Christmas spirit. Ginny wanted nothing to do with Christmas, but was ringed into helping the town this year, and with Max. It was definitely a cute romance! 🙂

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Rebecca Hill

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a sweet book. It was enjoyable, sweet, and whimsical. Ginny Myer goes to her hometown in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Her father is having surgery, so she is going home to take care of him. She tries to ignore her ex-husband, Max Sanchez, but she has forgotten how sweet and caring he is. She decides to help out with the community event, the Christmas Jubilee. When she and Max work together, they quickly realize that they still have intense feelings for each other. Can they overcome the years apart? Find out in this cute and enjoyable story!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Tausha Treadway

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay. This is a wonderful second chance romance. Its set in a town called Buckeye Falls and its about Ginny and Max who were married but Ginny decided to leave when she couldn’t have her career and her marriage. She moved to New York and has moved on, she love her job and her life. When her dad falls ill she has to move back home to Buckeye Falls to help him with recovery. Max owns the town diner and has never gotten over Ginny. He still loves her dearly and wants her back. Once Ginny finds out Max has been spending time with her dad she feels those old feelings coming back. Will the two have a second chance at romance? Read this sweet, fun second chance romance that will make you want a Hallmark movie made out of it.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Robin Rankin

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling Home: A Buckeye Falls Novel

I think I may have fallen in love with Buckeye Falls while reading this book. The idea of cold does nothing for me but thus is definitely a town I could see myself spending summer months in and maybe a quick trip at Christmas for the Jubilee.

Growing up in a large metro area I have never understood the appeal of the hustle and bustle and I still don’t get it. There is something refreshing about a small town and Buckeye Falls definitely falls into that category.

This was a great second chance romance, Max and Ginny are so good together even when they aren’t necessarily together and oh my even if Harold is closer to may age, how adorable is he? Oh and Mona too.

This is the second book I have had the pleasure to read by this author recently, and I’m definitely becoming a fan.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Daryian Lucas

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first book of 2023 and it is such a cute story. I love second chance romances and small towns and this book has both. Not only does Ginny’s relationship with her dad pull at my heart strings, Max is such a loveable character. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I can’t wait for more!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home is one of the cutest books I have read in a while (and I love that it is a clean romance). It is the first book in the Buckeye Falls series, and I am so excited to see there will be a 2nd book. At the end of the book, I was hoping CeCe would get her own story, and then there it was- a sneak peak at the 2nd book. This book is an adorable story with a happily ever after. It takes place in a small town in Ohio, and gives a second chance at love for main characters Max and Ginny. I loved that the story had lingering feelings and confusion for both characters, so it was not one sided. Max is a total sweetheart and anyone could fall in love with him. Ginny is a woman determined to not follow in her mother’s footsteps, to the point that she may find herself there anyway. The supporting characters are wonderful, and I would love for Harold to get his own story as well. Highly recommend and look forward to book two.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Melissa Fink

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my second book I have read by Libby Kay. So far I have liked the books. The storyline and characters are well written about and thought of. I felt like some part of the story was missing or was missing some details, other then that I really enjoyed this book. I will continue to read this authors books.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book was a quick read. It was very funny and I found myself laughing out loud. The very first couple of paragraphs it had me wanting to read more. I don’t think I wanted to put the book down unless I really had too.

Tenley and Teagan are both podcast hosts. Tenley doesn’t think she wants to fall in love. She considers the logic of everything. Teagan thinks of himself as the “Love Guru” and cant stand anyone who doesn’t see it.

So Teagan invites Tenley on a couples retreat in Hawaii, hes buying. If she falls in love, Teagan wins, and if she doesn’t, she wins and gets 10k. Of course Tenley is interested in a free tropical vacation and the “guarantee” of ten thousand dollars, and off they go.

Along the way they find out it is an entire trip built around couples in love, so they pretend. They discover an attraction to one another that neither one of them expected. There is alot of great characters in the book.

Very fun, cute story. It is a very easy read.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by La Toya Lewis

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home by Libby Kay is a small-town second-chance romance story. Ginny is back in Buckeye Falls to help her father recover from surgery. While she is there she is roped into helping with the Christmas Jubilee and her ex-husband, Max is her planning partner. I really enjoyed this story. Max and Ginny are awesome and I love the small-town Christmas feel of it all. Libby Kay is a wonderful writer that sets the scene beautifully and makes you fall in love with these characters. This book is like a comfort. It makes you feel warm and content. It is the perfect Christmas romance read.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Ashley Mertz

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Home is available now in Paperback and eBook
⭐️⭐️⭐⭐⭐️ Book Review! You won’t want to miss this to wrap up the holiday season!

Meet the Author: When Libby Kay is not writing, she loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after, she’s in love! When not surrounded by books she can be found baking, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband traveling as far as the bank will allow.

Synopsis: Ginny fled Buckeye Falls two years ago, leaving behind her now ex-husband Max and her dad, when she realized she couldn’t have her work and her love life. There just wasn’t enough time to have them both, someone or something would suffer. Max, devastated that Ginny up and left, takes on the responsibilities of the diner and befriends Ginny’s dad. Together they relish in what could have been. When Ginny comes back to town to help her dad recover from hip surgery, she gets roped into helping with the town’s Christmas Jubilee and Max is her planning partner. Will they both realize what they have missed out on these last two years?

Reader’s Thoughts: “Slip into this enchanting small town and stay awhile! You might just fall in love…” I did exactly that reading Falling Home! I was in love with Ginny and Max from the very beginning, rooting for them the entire time. Max loved his diner, had the most amazing cooking abilities, and sure could win a girl over with cheese…..yes cheese! Those enchiladas and grilled cheese had me wishing Max was in MY kitchen. And that red dress…I could only imagine how gorgeous Ginny was when she stepped into it. Makes my heart melt.

This second chance at romance, Christmas miracle was the perfect wrap up to the holidays for me. Libby Kay sure knows how to write, leaving no stone upturned. The story line was seamless, keeping the reader interested and wanting more, no questions unanswered. The characters were lovable, relatable, and down to earth. The story was predictable but did not deter me from continuing on. I can’t wait to see what else Libby Kay has in store for her readers.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Felicia Bates

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling Home was the first book I’ve read by Libby Kay. Fortunately for me, it is part of the Buckeye Falls series, I truly look forward to reading more from this author. I loved the story of Max and Ginny and the fact that while the story is centered on whether they’ll find their way back to love, it is also a story about family. Having recently lost my mother, I have a great respect for the father/daughter love portrayed in this book. I found the plot to be cozy and light and truly a nice read. It was a great story to kick off my new year!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Allison Davis

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

What an adorable second chance romance!

Ginny is returning to her hometown to help her father recover after a surgery. She is hoping to have a ex-husband free trip. Max has spent the last 2 years missing Ginny after she broke his heart and moved to New York. Well now she is back and he hopes he can win her back.

Communication is key in a relationship and this story is a good example of that. If small town, second chance, Christmas romances are your thing, this is for you.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Kamana Wanalaya for the HolidaysKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun cover ! Everyone dreams of going to Hawaii right !? Even if you’re not a beach 🏖️ fan there’s just something magical about Hawaii ❣️

Tenley ( The Love Cynic) had me in stitches right from the start when she gives her enlightened opinion as to why woman don’t propose 😂😂😂and she has a jaded view of love but I think it’s because she’s been kissing frogs 🐸

Teagan ( The Love Guru) is a real sweetheart, he believes in love and HEA despite the fact he’s not found his perfect match he happily match makes others ❣️

Things get really interesting when a challenge is put out there , Teagan grew up in Hawaii , there’s a resort that’s under threat but he and so many believe in its love magic that he puts a challenge out there and soon enough Teagan and Tenley are headed for Kamana Wanalaya 😉 Teagan my friend you have you work cut out for you but you , Cupid and island magic have got this 🏖️🥰

The moment their feet touch the ground you feel the magic working and what follows is brilliant, the teasing ,the bantering , the fun and games . The people we get to meet are fun people the kind of people that start as friends and end as family ❣️

P.S. Sammy you’re cute ❣️🐾and just for the record it’s because of you I knew our Tenley wasn’t a love cynic , she just needed the right one xxxx

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Michelle Collier

Falling HomeFalling 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?

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