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The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Nearness of You is fast paced, David and Lauren feeling the L word right away, even if they wait to say it. They are magnetically drawn to each other from the first night, him inviting her to a family wedding the next day! Of COURSE dating a famous person isn’t easy and there are obstacles. The last of which is his busy schedule. His assistant was a heartless evil gremlin of a woman, who I wished many bad things upon throughout the story. Things get pretty emotional in my opinion, but it all works out with a happy ending. I was entertained and pulled in by these two lovebirds.

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Small Town Hero (Small Town Brides book 1) by Kim Koby – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Small Town Hero (Small Town Brides, #1)Small Town Hero by Kim Koby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Small Town Hero is a sweet, whirlwind romance. Ryan seems mostly down to earth, sincere, and sweet. I do feel he’s a bit impulsive, jumping into things the way he does in this story. Rebecca has just gotten blindsided and lost everything that defines her in this moment. Even though it’s for the better and her personality even shines brighter after it all, I kind of wish she wasn’t so fast to jump in both feet with Ryan. It’s like running from one relationship to jump into another fully formed, super serious commitment. But these two do fall hard and fast and it’s worth it all in the end, which sneaks up on you.

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Love, Christmas – Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2) Anthology – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Love, Christmas - Movies You Love (The Holiday Series Book 2)Love, Christmas – Movies You Love by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good Christmas collection- especially when you get a mix of authors you have read over and over, and some that are new to you. So far, I’ve read a couple stories in this collection-
A wonderful life gave a similar feel to the classic. A man who feels hopeless, being given a purpose, a way to help, a chance at love, and even a miracle? There’s a mystery that needs solving and some bad guys to deal with, too.
A royal white Christmas is cute and short, two people from opposite sides of the world just happening to be staying in the same area for Christmas. It was a feel good holiday story.
Holiday Affair really captured me. Lucas is kind of mysterious and has so many more layers than what we see in this novella. I feel like I would read multiple books about this couple!
Two Hearts Home For Christmas is a second chance romance that I loved. It goes right along with all this author’s series, which I am a big fan of. Nancy and John have a bit of that magic that makes love last a lifetime. These stories touch my heart.

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Redemption: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 5) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Redemption (Ash Park, #5)Redemption by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Redemption wraps up this series with twisted little bows. I can’t really believe it’s over, and there’s a lot that happens in these books. I feel connected to the characters, and could read ten more stories about them easily. After how the last book ended, I was shocked at how this one began. I love how everything was brought back around, it even made me want to reread book one. This author is now on my must-read list forever. Fantastic writing that stays with you.

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa RicaBECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to see Soren get a new chance at love and life! He makes great strides in this book toward becoming a new man. A man I really like. It’s almost unbelievable to see such a transformation, but really, sometimes all it takes are the right people in the right environment to open you up. Plus Soren has always been thoughtful, so he can pay more attention to what he needs to change. I like Elena and the whole community in Costa Rica. It’s such a vast change, but has such happy ever after possibilities. Is it wrong that I am concerned there’s a book after this? This story has a happy ending but now I’m nervous for the future and want Soren to have it all!

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the Romance in Rehoboth series. Fat Girl is the more practical love story, and focuses a bit more on how Claire grows to love herself. Really all of these cast some sort of light on body image and confidence, and it makes them that much more relatable to me. The Flip was more of a fun enemies to lovers situation, it was humorous but heartfelt. In Plot Twist, I really connected with Lindy. The way she tried to fade into the background, when she’s meant to shine. The way her friends don’t know how to act when she changes. These books were entertaining with a powerful message of self acceptance, and enjoyable love stories. I’m a big fan of this series.

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The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Catch started off as a stimulating, romantic book two in the Eastern Shore Swingers series but eventually morphed a bit into a suspenseful mystery. There is someone targeting one of the members, Paisley, and making threats, and it escalates! Paisley may be sensually adventurous, but she’s pretty alone. She definitely thinks her bosses and Calvin can’t really want to be close to her for who she really is. What I like about Calvin is that he’s open-minded but won’t compromise on what he feels he deserves in a relationship. We also get to see how Leah, Cap, and Casey are doing. I enjoyed this, this series is really unlike others I’ve read.

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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers Book 2) by Lee Kilraine – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers, #2)Give and Take by Lee Kilraine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Give and Take was a very funny love story! I mean, there were some laugh out loud moments in there. Wyatt is a pleasant surprise- with how stuffy and quiet he seems in the beginning, I loved seeing other sides to him. He definitely is thoughtful, has a sense of humor, and cares very deeply. Rhia is a girl who has no idea how cool and fun she is, or how those are positives. My heart breaks for her, but also there’s a strength in her for having put up with criticism for so long and still being her quirky, adorable self. This is book two in a series, but I was able to read it as a stand alone. However, now I really want to read ALL the others. I hope every sibling gets a book!

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Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Credence WoodsCredence Woods by Alexandria Sure
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a love story I haven’t heard before. I guess I never realized all the struggles someone would go through, dating after weight loss surgery. Even years later, Kennedy’s self esteem and body image are affected. Professionally and fashionably fierce, she’s in need of a boost in the rest of her life. Max is a sexy southern gentleman, a great book boyfriend, and just plain sweet. I really like him and how he makes her feel. I love her assistant too! This book is light on angst. It does get a little crazy near the end, but has a happy ever after. It was entertaining and enjoyable.

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Fisher of Men (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Fisher of MenFisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to be honest- it took me a minute in the beginning to warm up to Leah and Cap. Leah just seemed a little stand offish and prim, and Cap kind of a player who thinks he knows better than her. I’m glad I stuck with them, though. They kind of grew on me by the end. For a very steamy start to a series, and a unique kind of romance, it was a slow build. There was a lot of self-reflection, and some serious drama near the end. This was one of those books that slowly turned into something I couldn’t put down, and now I really look forward to the next!

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3)Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia Pine is book 3 in the series, but I didn’t connect some of the dots until the writer did it for me at the end, where this couple comes into play. Tim is a sweet, tall and strong, rugged man. He has a heart of gold and loves on Jessica’s kids, the elderly, his boss, basically everyone. I love Tim. Jessica I went back and forth on. I mean she’s a good mom and deserves happiness but the way her and so many other emphasized class differences or the importance of money really annoyed me. Maybe that’s more common than I realize? Anyway, that’s my personal issue with the characters, not the story. It was a smooth read that I had trouble walking away from. I’ve enjoyed this whole series, but you can read this as a stand alone. And it has a happy ever after.

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Hidden: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 4) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Hidden (Ash Park, #4)Hidden by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden is disturbing and dark. Each of these stories uncovers a scarier and more twisted crime. This time the detectives are possibly dealing with someone from the past, which makes it all the more important to them. Some moments are so shocking, and sad, that I literally had to walk away from the story for a bit and gather myself. It really affected me. This writer really has a way of pulling you in. Another fantastic read in the Ash Park series, and though I wonder where do we go from here, I look forward to the next book.

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Summer Fling by Tarrah Anders – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Summer FlingSummer Fling by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Summer Fling is hot right from page one! It simmers down a bit as these two take a step back and start from the beginning, but the love scenes are definitely worth a look! Emma and Royce both have been unlucky when it comes to past relationships, and Emma is hesitant but not, like, over the top about staying away from dating. I liked that she was willing to open up. Royce is sweet and sincere and ROMANTIC. I really enjoyed this, it just flowed well, held my interest, and I didn’t want to put it down.

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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just Exes was a very well-done second chance romance. It definitely gave me the feels. I experienced their heartbreak with them, felt the push and pull, the hesitation and love. Added to it are a couple of secrets that made me cry a bit. Even though I had started to figure some things out, it was still surprising and sad when everything was revealed. I really got into Lauren and Gage’s story. They deserved their happy ever after. In fact, it made me more interested to read Lauren’s brothers’ stories.

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Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Book 6) – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Book 6)Special Agent Charli by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This may be book six in a series, but it was a stand alone. Charli is in need of a break she never gets, because she’s needed by a teen who needs saving in more than one way. Between Charli, a couple teenagers, Blake the player, and Gramps, this odd group goes through some pretty intense moments. It’s nice how they all find what they have been missing in one another. While the love scenes didn’t really start my fire (just could have flowed better, or used better terms), the action, suspense, and story were really good. It was an enjoyable read.

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Conviction (Ash Park #2) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2)Conviction by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Conviction was just as captivated as the previous book in this series! I am so into these books, I just want to lock the doors, turn off the phone and do nothing but read for days. I love the mystery and trying to figure out the whodunit, which I admit I once again did not figure out on my own. This book had me all twisted up, and like the book before it, showed there’s badness in almost everyone. Doesn’t mean they’re guilty of that particular crime. I loved this book, am loving the characters, and the messed up area they live in. I can’t wait to read more.

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Linda Gets her Groove Thing (The Green Room Chronicles #2) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Linda Gets her Groove Thing (The Green Room Chronicles #2)Linda Gets her Groove Thing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linda Gets her Groove Thing is the second book I’ve read in this kooky afterlife series. With bright fun covers and outspoken characters, crazy situations and dirty little funny parts, these are unlike anything you’ve read before! Linda gets all she deserves and more in this story!

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