A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this was a beautiful story. I enjoyed the characters (Craig was annoying at times). The bed and breakfast as well as the setting was described beautifully. Annie was a strong character and while I didn’t necessarily connect with her, she was relatable. I would read more from this author.
Ladies of the Links #2 by Haley Rhoades
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick, cute read. I love a good second chance story. I liked Christy in the story and thought her character was well developed. I also liked the sports themes in it as well. I’d read more by this author.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bree Kraemer continues the Ground Rule series with this steamy romance. I love that we got to continue with our favorite baseball player’s romance, moving on to Heath and Grace’s story. I love that we start right where we left off with all of our favorite characters from the past books in the series, revisiting Celia and Kyle, Noah and Zara, and finally Heath and Grace. The characters are developed so well, they are just like everyday people, it gives you a peak into the life of a baseball player’s routine. They work hard to practice before the season starts and must maintain their physical fitness by having a consistent workout routine. I love that we get to see this side of their lives and how their lives are so busy that there is not always time to find their soul mates. This book was hands down a great read, I had a hard time putting it down from the second that I started reading it. The plot of the story is very obvious from the beginning, and the setting is portrayed so well, I can imagine all those adorable animals in the animal shelter where Grace manages, working herself beyond what even she can physically handle most days. In walks Heath, the baseball player who she cannot stand from the last book’s Star Auction, to help save her from her own family. Will Grace be grateful for Heath’s help, or will she continue to push him away, denying her feelings for him? This was such a great enemy to a lover’s romance, that keeps you intrigued right to the very last page!
@Brandy Rymer
07/2023
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Parker Manley is at risk of losing her job in Chicago, so she’s sent to Montana to breathe life into a failing Floral Shop. A rock bottom business isn’t the only thing she finds in Second Chance. A sexy, rugged, cocky cowboy will have her resuscitating those parts of her which have been neglected since her divorce. She didn’t realize how lonely she’s been until Raven Ryder. A whirlwind affair never hurt anyone, right? Unless the heart is involved.
Big-city girls have never been Raven’s type, but when Parker strolls into town in her impractical heels and high-maintenance attitude, and a sadness in her eyes, he wants to help her. Maybe even forgive the fact that she likes gourmet coffee, fancy restaurants, and getting all dressed up to attend the opera.
As things heat up, truths and lies start to unravel. Parker will innocently find herself in the path of someone who has been terrorizing the community. Raven realizes he’s fallen for the city girl and will protect her at all costs, even if that means it’ll break his heart in the end.
Rhonda Lee Carver is a bestselling and award winning author of contemporary western and romantic suspense, but she loves to write other genres too. She’s known for writing stories that keep readers laughing, crying, gripping the edge of their seats, and screaming all in one book…like riding a virtual roller coaster. Whether she’s creating sexy cowboys or tough guys, or sassy, independent heroines, readers are sure to find strong, powerful, memorable characters that are relatable.
By day, she taps into her creative, fictional world but at some point she transitions back into reality where she’s a volleyball-stands cheerleader, homework virtuoso (at least she thinks so), amateur nurse to skinned knees, mediocre chef with some awesome microwave skills, pet-guru (all the strays show up at her house), and a Jackie of all trades for her kids who are the loves of her life. Yoga and chocolate keep her sane. Hallmark movies require cuddling up with tissues because she can be emotional. She adds a sprinkle of her own real-life adventures in each story she spins because a little truth never hurt anyone. She wouldn’t give up one thing in her crazy, chaotic, ever-amusing life, except, she might do magic tricks for the bungalow on the beach she’s had her eye on (GOALS).
Writing for Rhonda is like falling in love and finding a new best friend over and over again. Her characters will find a place inside your heart too.
She’d always like to connect with her readers. www.rhondaleecarver.com
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N.D. Jackson spends her days (when she’s not working) wandering the streets of whatever European city she and her husband find themselves traveling to or living in, creating new characters and new worlds for her novels, and her nights are spent creating delicious vegan meals and whipping up not-so-fancy but tasty cocktails for loved ones. A Chicago native, she currently lives in Romania and has slowly started to travel again, adding a new stamp to her tattoo (Rome!)!! Other interests include true crime and history documentaries & podcasts, hiking and kickboxing.
Since she received her first library card at the age of 7, not a day goes by she doesn’t read a page or chapter. Or finish a whole book. Her first novel, Conflict of Interest was published in 2014 and she has been entertaining readers with tales of love and romance ever since.
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Can digging and weeding, planting, and pruning equal love?
Nursing is Holly Cooper’s vocation, and her sanctuary, until she witnesses a murderous attack during emergency surgery. Her childhood fear of never belonging resurfaces. Untethered, she’s following music festivals down Australia’s eastern seaboard, sometimes working as a nurse, sometimes as a volunteer.
Reclusive gardener Christopher (Kit) Silverton needs a nurse for his half-finished research project: the therapeutic power of gardening. In plain English, can digging and weeding, planting, pruning, hacking, or any one of those activities help kids to heal after domestic violence? A survivor himself, he knows what it’s like to live with pain, guilt, and relationships that end in tears.
When Kit’s partner, and on-site nurse, is injured, she suggests her granddaughter, Holly Cooper, as a replacement. Holly has the qualifications, but Kit will need convincing that a pink and green haired free spirit has anything to offer the project.
As the garden develops, passion blooms between Holly and Kit. When security on the site is breached, Kit confronts his worst nightmare. Defending the kids and Holly proves his critics right—violence lives within him. Can Holly overcome her own doubts to prove he’s wrong?
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ?. A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies and paperbacks. Historical romance remains comfort food, like vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low, but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017, 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn by Design – July 2024). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 (Winner Orange Rose contemporary romance category – Planting Hope) and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking – anywhere. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
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When Serena Lambert finds herself in danger, a knight in shining armor charges out of the darkness to her rescue. More shocking than his appearance in the nick of time is the knight himself: Wyatt Tompkins, the copper-haired star of her work nightmares. Just when the Colorado Blizzard’s PR director thought she was finally rid of the biggest pain in her butt and his outrageous tabloid shenanigans … But what’s the saying about bad pennies always turning up?
Being a famous NHL goaltender comes with a lot of perks, on and off the ice, and Wyatt has taken advantage of every single one. But when he becomes the NHL’s most infamous netminder, he loses more than the fringe benefits—he forfeits his roster spot. He wants back in. Sadly, the one person who can help him salvage his image and his livelihood has written him off, despite his heroics.
Wyatt needs Serena’s seriously savvy PR skills, and he’s not beyond leveraging the payback. He’s even willing to overlook her prickly exterior to get her on his side. After all, she’s already familiar with his brand of crazy … and it doesn’t hurt that she’s easy on the eyes. Oh yeah, he’d love to get her between the sheets, but what begins to intrigue him even more is taking a deep dive into her guarded psyche.
Serena is focused on launching her career into the stratosphere and making herself indispensable to the team—as soon as she overcomes a conniving coworker. Helping Wyatt will only steal time and energy from her goal, but she can’t deny that more sizzles beneath his roguish smile. Bit by excruciating bit, Serena peels back the layers to reveal the real heart beating beneath the goalie gear.
Oil and water don’t mix, though … they merely leave an oil slick. Can these two find the right blend and net their happily-ever-after?
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Since childhood, all sorts of stories and characters have lived in G.K. Brady’s imagination, elbowing one another for attention, so she’s finally giving them their voice on the written page.
An award-winning writer of contemporary romance, she loves telling tales of the less-than-perfect hero or heroine who transforms with each turn of a page. She also writes historical fiction under the pen name Griffin Brady.
G.K. is a wife and the proud mom of three grown sons. When she’s not writing, she might be reading, traveling, drinking wine, listening to music, or gardening—sometimes all at once! She currently resides in Colorado with her very patient husband.
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Pyper Lewis has all the answers to all the questions, just ask anyone. She knows exactly how to make this the most amazing senior year of all time for herself, and her friends.
There’s only one problem.
It has four ugly letters and is the cause of her very worst memories.
Prom.
When her efforts to cancel prom backfire, Pyper has to face all the things she’s been dodging for an entire year. With the help of her friends and family, Pyper begins to realize she doesn’t have all the answers after all— and maybe that’s okay.
Cori Cooper lives in the magical Arizona Mountains, which she’s pretty convinced is
the setting for all the fairy tales. Besides writing stories and daydreaming about
ridiculously poofy dresses with sparkly glass slippers, she adores hanging out with her
family, playing board games as long as she doesn't have to read the instructions,
watching Jane Austen remakes unless they are too modern, baking without recipes
which means frequent kitchen fails and collecting fuzzy knees socks that don't match.
You can connect with Cori on Instagram, Facebook, Bookbub, Goodreads and her
website – Coristories.com
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is book three in this sports romance set. If you have not read the previous two books in the series, you should, as you will love those characters just as much as the ones in this story. But if you choose to not do that, you can read this as a stand alone. The author does a great job connecting the reader with the characters. This was a quick book and just the right amount of romance to keep you interested. Can’t wait to read more by this author.
The Book of Hours by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wonderful, clear visuals. Well fleshed out characters, both lovable and easy to hate. Easy to follow, but I think I may have enjoyed it a bit more if I read the first book beforehand. The storyline was clear and well described, I just enjoy the prose and feel I’d have felt even more connected had I read that, first.
Gabriela is an artist, well known and with enough works that she is working to sell some to raise money for a local kids charity. Wickham is a crazy curator who is obsessed with Gabriela, and will stop at nothing to obtain a piece from her prior to the auction. Gabriela refuses the sale, regardless of where the possibilities may lead her. Enter Richard, a man with a passionate history with Gabriela who is willing to do what it takes to protect her.
Intrigue, passion, obsession, beauty, psychosis, attraction and suspense abound in this book.
My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tessa has a lot going on right now. She just wrote a best selling novel that is still working its way up the charts. She is constantly on the road running from one book signing to the next press appearance to the next conference to whatever her agent has booked her for now. On the plane to one such event, she spies him. He is everything. Tall, beautiful, a little bit nerdy, a lot shy. Now is not the time for falling in love. She is not even sure she believes in love except the kind that fills the pages of the romance novel she wrote.
Simon only attended the conference because he had to. When he sees her on the plane, he stumbles. Simon has never been good at talking to the ladies, that has not changed. When he finds her again at the hotel, just at a different conference, he tries to talk to her. He knows when he asks her to meet him that she won’t but he goes there anyway on the off chance that she actually shows up. When she shows up not to meet him but randomly, he takes the opportunity to get to know her.
They each stand at a crossroads in their careers. Tessa’s star is only rising so she will be busy with all the events. Simon is transferring home to England and will be there permanently. As they find ways to meet up at her events, they become closer. When he finally confesses his feelings, she agrees to give it a go, his way. Then tragedy strikes. Her world implodes.
Three years later, out of the blue, Simon calls. Tessa can’t get him or his voice out of her mind. In order to find him and give them a hopeful second chance, Tessa must work through all the memories she has been pushing down since her world stopped. Can they get past the hurt, the anger, the pain to find their way back to each other?
A rollercoaster of emotions. First you are caught up in the excitement of Tessa and Simon’s globetrotting love story. Then it crashes down around them. Stay strapped in for picking up the pieces. There is beauty in their love story. Well worth the read.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series and I also love how it intertwines with other series the author has written. Grand Slam is here and the author didn’t disappoint. I love it. Not my favorite in the series but still lots of love.
What happens when privileged meets someone from the other side of the tracks. That’s this romance, with some baseball thrown in.
Heath and Grace claim to hate the other. But do they really? He’s a baseball player. She’s a director of the LA animal shelter who’s struggling to get by. What could either of these two have in common? More than they realize. The main question is will stubbornness and insecurities get in the way of happy ever after?
Grand Slam is the third book of a series, but holds its own as a standalone novel. It’s not necessary to read the predecessors, but I would. Makes it more fun. Brings on the joy of a new author. While you check this book out, I’m going to check out other books by this author. Enjoy!
A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh the absolute sweetness of this love story!! It had the steamy and the sweet all mixed nicely together. Annie is perfect with just the right amount of shyness but still has bold honesty when it comes to her feelings. And Craig has such a big heart and an even bigger soft spot for Annie. Not to mention the character growth for both Craig and Annie. This was the perfect romance to read and I really love the author’s writing style. I am really looking forward to reading more of their books. Especially when the stories have just the right amount of romance in them! You don’t have to read the first book in the series but I know I will be going back and reading it!
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Grand Slam is the third book in the Ground Rules series in which the subject matter centers around romance, and sports. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but it’s nice to read them in order as a lot of the characters are in other books throughout the series, which I liked. This book is focused on Heath, who is a previous character, and grace whom we had not heard as much about. It’s definitely an enemies to lovers as they definitely rub each other the wrong way in the beginning and are super confused as to why they feel the way they do when they are together. This was another great addition to the series and I really enjoyed how the author pulled me into the characters lives and really made me care about what happened to them and I was definitely cheering them on in my mind as I was reading. I also really like how the endings are always pulled together, happy, and complete.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3)
Baseball, animals and love make for a good story in my opinion and this has all three of those qualities.
Heath starting pitcher for LA has a pretty good life. His team won the championship the previous year, has a great group of friends and family including a new baby in the family. But he realizes he is missing something or someone. Enter Grace and her animals at the animal shelter she is in charge of.
They didn’t start off on the right foot, but slowly things shifted much to her dismay. She didn’t want a relationship and fought it in every imaginable way.
They fit together in my opinion from the moment they met and I was hoping they would find a way to make it happen.
I have enjoyed all of the books I have read by Ms. Kraemer and have no doubt I will enjoy all of the future books I will read.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I LOVE Heath and Grace so much! It shouldn’t come as a surprise to me since I love this author, but this was such a cute sports romance. I was immediately pulled into the story and relating to the characters even though I’m far from athletic. Heath seems like the nice, respectful young man who lets Grace knows his feelings but doesn’t pressure her into making any decisions right away. You’ll feel the chemistry jump right off the pages. This is the third book in the series, and although it can be read as a standalone without confusion, you’ll be running back to grab the previous books anyways! I highly recommend reading Grand Slam even if sports aren’t your thing because this author knows how to pull you in.
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel
I think anyone who has been married has felt the disconnect in there marriage even if it was a fleeting moment. Throw in a kid or two or in some cases more and there no time to be a couple. I have been where Anthony and Natalie were in this book and I could relate in so many ways.
They are in a never-ending loop, kids, work and sleep then repeat day after day. They know they are in this rut but not too sure how to fix it. Thankfully Grandparents step up to help along with the fun Aunt (which every family should have and my family has two).
I was pulling for them from the beginning after not being too fond of Anthony in the beginning. I laughed and cried on and off throughout the book.
I’m pretty excited for the next book. Looking forward to seeing what happens with Alice.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a quick short read, possibly a beach read for those needing a good book for beach days!
Absolutely love this author and need to continue reading her series. Even though this book is number three in the series, this one can be considered stand alone. Heath appears to be a cocky, baseball player who ends up with a fixation on the one girl he can’t stop thinking about.Grace meets Heath at a work event and although he appears arrogant, she can’t stop thinking of him. Kraemer definitely has a way in her words to give characters depth, relationship connections and humor. I truly enjoyed the entire series!
Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The third book in the Buckeye Falls series is a beautifully written clean romance. I have loved this author’s writing style and fell in love again with this read. Almost immediately I was fully invested in these characters because they were so relatable. Doesn’t everything look pretty from the outside when you don’t know the blood, sweat, and tears behind the scenes? I enjoyed the flow of this story as the characters try and find their way back to each other and the love that has gotten further away from them over the years. You can read this as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the entire series in order. You will get more background in each book, and everything ties together quite nicely. If you like sweet and clean romances, this is definitely for you!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this second chance romance story. Phoebe ran and broke Laurent’s heart and now twenty years later she walks back into his life. You can feel the chemistry between these two as soon as they are in the same room. Phoebe has some issues that she needs to face because of tragedy from her past. There are other problems as well that have affected her relationships. Laurent has become a successful man in the family business but has always felt like he’s missing something. The author definitely made you feel many different emotions while reading this book. This was a quick read for me because I didn’t want to put it down. I will definitely be reading more books by this author.
Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Damon the demon and book nerd Skylar. Two of the most unlikeliest people to be together. Although, Damon hooking up with Skylar’s best friend is even more unlikely…isn’t it? This story has the naughtiest of blackmail possible. This entire story is horrifying for a high schooler to have to deal with. High school sucks, parents suck…people in general suck. This story however does not suck!
The Hidden Valley Elite series is broken down into duets. Each duet must be read in order because the characters overlap and blend together so well. Brutal Days and Brutal Nights is the 2nd duet in this series.
Looking forward to following this group of highschoolers into young adulthood.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Annie has always dreamed of running a Bed and Breakfast. She has fixed the place up but is not getting the customers she needs. When her friend, and future family by marriage, offers Craig to help with her marketing, Annie is quick to turn down his services. She can’t afford him and her hormones won’t let her concentrate when he’s around.
Craig is attracted to Annie…but he is in town to help out her business since he is not a relationship kind of guy. But, when these two can’t keep their hands off of each other, he comes up with a plan that they could both benefit from. What he doesn’t expect is are feelings, and the town’s gossip mill, to get involved.
These two characters were enjoyable. It was comical the way Annie would get get flustered and Craig would know just what to say. Both of their pasts have shaped their feelings on future relationships and have closed them off to that happily-ever-after ending. However, the heart wants what it wants and it’s a battle that these two are trying hard to fight (even if it means getting in their own way time and time again). I also enjoyed the secondary characters. Annie’s brother sure needs his own book and happy ending!
Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you are looking for a book that will give you all the feels, leave you crying, smiling, and wanting to keep turning the pages, then this book is for you!
Falling Again by Libby Kay is part of the Buckeye Fall series and follows the mayor of Buckeye Falls, Anthony and his wife Natalie as they find a way to rekindle the love they have for eachother that has taken a back burner due to careers, parenting and being spread way too thin.
Although it’s the 3rd book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone and be thoroughly enjoyed but the feel of the book will be more complete if the series is read in order.
I loved the fact that the characters seemed real, flawed, and nuanced but still kept the fun of a romance. The book felt realistic and left you feeling all the warm and fuzzies! I can’t wait to pick up the next book by this author.
Happy Reading!
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was okay. Pros: it’s cute, it’s a sports romance
Cons: the chapters are titled with names like dual POV but it’s written in third person. If you’re going to have a dual POV book then make it from their POV. I also found it a little strange that the MMC was getting a hard on just from thinking about a girl in the room he was about to walk into when his sister was in labor.
All in all I’d give it a 3.5/5 stars. It’s a cute quick read.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great read!!!!….I instantly loved Heath from the very start and Grace soon followed….they are wonderful characters and the author created a fantastic storyline for all her readers to enjoy. What more can I say but that I love this series and this author.
Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn
4 Stars
This book is like taking a sip of water when you’re dying of thirst. It is a short novella, a prequel to Cruel Hate and Cruel Love. It is the brood the love story between Aspen and Phoenix. It may be short but it packs a punch! I fell in love with the two main characters. Aspen is beautiful and courageous. Phoenix is driven and determined. He seems like a jerk but he really isn’t. His heart is in the right place . I was so absorbed in the book that I was surprised when it ended. It ends on a cliffhanger which really sucks. I will definitely be reading the next two books in the series. I need to know what happens!
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Annie Miller and her siblings set out on a new adventure. Annie has found the perfect place for her B&B. Her next goal is to get her B&B up and running. Craig has come to Montana to see his cousin get married. So while on vacation he needs to find something to do. Two very different people, one bound to Marietta and one lives in Portland. This is a small town romance that had me within the first couple of pages. The story is romantic, funny and unexpected. The author may be new to me, but now she is not. I will be looking for more as this story captures my heart. Even if it did mess with my emotions. It was well worth the time and money spent on this book. This is a must read for those romantic readers.
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A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Annie Miller has had tragedy in her life, losing both your parents is a trauma but when you lose them together in the same accident you become lost but knowing she had to look after her brother and sister they decided to make a break and move to a town which held both good memories and a new start for the family.
Marietta was the place that her parents had taken them on holidays and the right place to make a new life, buying the B and B and making it home was all Annie was thinking about. Her sister was getting married in a few weeks and all the arrangements were getting sorted, but Annie worried about the business, she had a few bookings but nothing to make it a living which she needed to do. Although Janie has suggested her godson a big marketing man from Portland, Annie had reservations about working with the handsome man from the big city.
Craig O’Sullivan is becoming disillusioned working for a big firm, with the new contract they have just won meant that a smaller marketing company folded and that does not sit right with him, so when his Aunty Janice calls saying she needs help with his cousin’s wedding plans he sees this as an opportunity to escape the race for a bit and unwind. When he arrives to the small town of Marietta, he is pushed into helping Annie with her marketing strategy for the B and B but once he meets her the sparks fly and he can’t get her out of his head.
They decide to see where these sparks go but can they both agree on the short-term fun or when its time to say goodbye can they or are there hearts too invested in each other.
I loved this story; it was fully of swoon moments and just a good romance from start to finish. This is the first book I read by this author and loved the storytelling that flowed from the page. The character of Annie was lovely and although her confidence had been hit with a shovel by her ex-partner, I loved the willingness in the end to take a chance and go for what she wanted. Craig’s character was a perfect accompany to Annie and although he seemed confident and sure on the outside there was the doubt in him that he would be hurt and abandoned just like his parents had done all those years ago and that giving your heart always meant heartbreak.
The secondary characters were brilliant and enhanced the story and showed the families merging as one, please tell me that Riley and Mitch get together in the end as that chemistry was also jumping off the page and deserves a book of there own lol. Thank you for letting me invade and feel that these people could be my friends to.
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the Buckeye Fall Series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone and still enjoyed.
This is a small town romance and the author has a really unique way of bringing the characters to life and making them relatable.
This book really hit hard for me as it is about a couple who love each other dearly but who due to life commitments (work, kids,commitment to others) they lose themselves and their relationship. This hit me as there has been more than 1 occasion I have found myself in that position too.
I understood everything Natalie and Anthony were going through. I felt the love they have for each other but also the despair they felt when they realised that in the chaos they were losing themselves and their relationship and how hard it feels to even try and regain what they once had as a couple.
I found myself willing for them to both see that even though its going to take work they can find their way back to each other again but are they both willing to put in the effort needed to do that or will it be too little too late?
This is a moving story which could have been based on my own personal relationship. I related to it so much and the characters as well as their struggle to do it all for everyone while trying to resurrect their marriage.
A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. I had a really difficult time liking Phoebe. She agitated me and I had a difficult time connecting with her. With that said, it didn’t take away from the overall plot for me. I really liked Laurent a lot and he saved my overall feelings for the story.