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Unsung by Amy Knupp

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– I loved Everly and Seth in Unsung by Amy Knupp, book two in her new Dragonfly Lake series, a beautiful story of unexpected attraction, friendship, and love. Seth Henry is the guy everyone loves and admires. He handles the business end for their bar and restaurant and though he is liked by all, he has guarded his heart since grad school; keeping a relationship gone wrong a secret from everyone. Everly Ash, Sweetheart of Country Music, walks out on her wedding to Trey Gilbert, Country Music Celebrity, she is a mess, convinced that she is a failure in every way but especially romance. She flees to Dragonfly Lake to hide from scandal and figure out what to do next as she figures out how to take back her life. Seth is surprised to find that Everly is the tenant for his newly renovated garage apartment; quickly agreeing to keep her secret and help her. Seth knows how vicious that the press can be. As their relationship evolves from friendship to romance, his family and friends

The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand

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πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece by Jennifer Beckstrand, book three in her Amish Quiltmaker series. I loved Freeman Sensenig and Mattie Zook’s sweet Amish romance. Because of an unconventional action at home, Mattie has been sent from her community in Leola. Pennsylvania to stay with her aunt in the Byler, Colorado Amish community. Freeman is a member of this community and the son of a potato farmer. Despite their sparks, Freeman and Mattie disagree from their first meeting. When Mattie decides to run for town council to try to overturn an unjust buggy ordinance, Freeman agrees to assist her, in secret. Freeman and Mattie have to deal with lack of support from some community members and learn to trust their own hearts and beliefs before finding their way to a loving, respectful, and faith based relationship.   Ms Beckstrand adds another outstanding installment to a wonderful series; drawing me into the story making me feel as if I’m part of the story rath

The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau

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πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau, book two in her Donut Stand Up series, follows Vivian and Melvin. Vivian was once a big fan of comedian Mel, until she met him. When they meet, it does not go well and they’ve vowed never to meet again. Unfortunately Vivian’s friend and roommate is now engaged to Mel’s best friend consequently as a bridesmaid and best man, they will need to spend quite a bit of time in each other’s company. From trying to get along for the sake of their friends to actually finding out they enjoy each other’s company, their relationship has a long ways to go. This story also examines the family and career dynamics for both characters, the good and the bad, as well as their identities as both main characters are bisexual. We see this in Mel’s comedy sets as he portrays, and edits, his life for the public along with their day to day discussions with each other and the people in their lives. The book deals with the way people perceive and misperceive sexual

Marlow Banks, Redesigned

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Marlow Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins begins on the set for a TV series, where Angus is one of rising stars of the show and Marlowe works as PA to an unhappy yet legendary costume designer for the show, who uses her as dog-walker, delivery girl, instead of training her to assist her with the job. One accidental collision ends with splashing coffee and soaked t-shirt starts for the flames of hate at first sight between Angus and Marlowe to occur. When Marlowe tries to help a coworker fix a wardrobe malfunction by playing the waitress for one episode, she ends up sharing the most intense LOOK with Angus; which soon becomes the most trending topic on social media. This ends up with Marlow playing Angus’ old flame for three episodes, allowing her to experience her fifteen minutes of fame. The enemies-to-lovers trope between Marlowe and Angus grows slowly, turning into a beautiful friendship. Marlowe realizes Angus isn’t the womanizing, bad boy she was lead to believ

Caught Up with the Captain by Kait Nolan

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πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–  Caught Up with the Captain by Kait Nolan by Kait Nolan, book five in her Bad Boy Bakers series, is a wonderful, heartwarming second chance story featuring former Navy SEAL Captain Mitchell Greyson, Grey, and Jonah’s mother, Rebecca Ferguson. Growing up together, they were the best of friends, high school sweethearts, and first loves, until they wanted different things from life. Now in their fifties, they are given a second chance to rekindle that lost love.   Rebecca never forgot Grey, though she married their third musketeer after Grey had left. Divorced, she stayed single, never forgetting the young man who owned her heart but left her behind when he enlisted in the Navy. Grey never forgot the gal he left behind despite the distance and demands of his job. Now retired, Grey is determined to return to the small town he grew up in, create a transition camp for soldiers, and reconnect with Rebecca. As Rebecca and Grey reconnect, they have issues to resolve along with a ma

THE MATCHMAKER AND THE COWBOY

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Hunter and Callie’s story in The Matchmaker and the Cowboy by Robin Bielman, book two in her Windsong series, is a charming friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with a wonderful setting, great characters, and a swoon-worthy romance. The story follows Callie Carmichael, a talented dressmaker with a growing reputation for making magical maid of honor dresses that help the wearer find a spouse. When Callie returns to Windsong, she is surprised to find her family gone and the family's house is under renovation. Fortunately the family of her best friend, Nova, needs help and offers her a place to say. Hunter Owens, the town’s most eligible bachelor is recovering from a spider bite and needs care. He’s shocked when he wakes up and sees his long-time crush has been charged with watching over him.   Callie and Hunter might not be on the same page regarding to commitment and love, they have a lot in common. Both are trying to prove something to themselves and others, the

Situationship by Marina Adair

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Situationship by Marina Adair is a wonderful story about starting over and unexpectedly getting a second chance with the one who got away. Teagan Bianchi was on her last nerve. She divorced her husband after he gambled away everything, almost everything that mattered to Teagan; especially her family business. With her 4 year old twin daughters and out of control dog, Garbage Disposal or GD, Teagan left Seattle and headed south to Pacific Cove, California; where she grew up. To the home left to her by her grandmother. Upon arrival, two things happen: first, she is welcomed by her next door neighbor and secondly, her house isn’t empty; her semi-nomadic sister, Harley, was encamped inside. After an awful divorce, the sisters were separated, being raised by different parents and are quite different. About a year ago, they had a huge fight and haven’t been in much contact. Another complication is her next door neighbor Colin West who was her first love when she was 17. Colin ha

Merry Christmas Cowboy by Maisey Yates

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Merry Christmas Cowboy by Maisey Yates, book two in her Four Corners series, is a deeply moving, beautifully written and heart-wrenching, story of the complicated lives of Wolf and Violet two people still dealing with being abandoned by their mothers. Wolf Garrett is in a rut and decides he needs a change in scenery. When his cousins in Copper Ridge call, asking for help with an expansion to their ranch, he volunteers to go. He will be staying at an Inn owned by his cousin’s wife Sadie, where he encounters Violet Donnelly, the innkeeper. Little does he know how much she is going to mean to his life, but recognizes the instant attraction and spark of chemistry they have for one another could burn the inn down. Aware that Violet is an innocent and not his usual type, is not going to stop him; all he knows is he wants her. Violet splits her time between being an innkeeper and baking for her Stepmother’s bakery; trying to be the perfect daughter. Violet knew from the moment

Cover Reveal - The Baby Blitz by Lex Martin

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  Two pink lines won’t change the bad blood between us.   I haven’t always hated my brother’s best friend, but Michael Oliver gets under my skin and brings out the worst in me. He knows how to push my buttons, and I relish pushing all of his. He betrayed my trust years ago, so I’ve made it my mission in life to aggravate him until he admits he was wrong.   When his sister’s wedding brings us together, Michael suggests a truce for one night. If only he weren’t so handsome and smart, maybe I could resist the allure, but I’ve always been a little impulsive, and this man is my ultimate temptation. After years of pent-up frustration and unrequited lust, I finally let down my guard, and that’s all it takes for us to combust.   But like all bad decisions, the morning after brings a reckoning, and I leave his hotel room swearing to never waste another moment of my time pining after him. Who needs that grumpy jerk warming her bed? Not me.   I don’t let myself think about that st

Cover Reveal - He's A Player by Stacy Travis

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  He’s A Player, a brand-new second chance, fake engagement standalone sports romance from Stacy Travis, is coming November 15 th , and we have the amazing cover! To the world, he’s a sexy soccer superstar. To me, he’s the arrogant jerk who broke my teenage heart–and my new fake fiancΓ©.   The last time I saw Tim Cheltenham, he was an eighteen-year-old soccer hottie with an irresistible English accent, a painfully gorgeous face, and an enormous . . . ego.   Fifteen years later, with a medical degree under my belt and a new dream job with The Strikers soccer team—his team—I’m not about to let Tim’s bad attitude and grumpy scowl ruin it for me.   But when my chauvinistic boss implies that he doesn’t trust single women to stay on the job long-term, I panic and tell him I’m engaged. And to my surprise, it’s Tim who comes to my rescue, offering to play my fake fiancΓ© if I’ll do him a favor–cover up the truth about his injury.   The lie could derail both our careers, and I’ve got n

I LOVE THESE BADGES OF THE BAYOU HEROES - Bayou with Benefits by Erin Nicholas

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πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Bayou with Benefits by Erin Nicholas, book two in her Badges of the Bayou series is another “can’t put down,” “laugh out loud” tale, with wit, heat, heart, love, and the unexpected; everything I've come to love about her books and Autre, Louisiana. This is a friends-to-lovers romance that follows firefighter, paramedic, and single dad Michael LeClair and model and make-up influencer Amelia, ‘Ami’, Landry.   Michael and Ami have been friends forever, as their families are close. Model Ami has been labeled the “pretty one” but she loves playing video games; especially with Andre, Michael’s son, and dressing up as their characters. The attraction between Michael and Ami has been building for years, but neither wants to do the long distance thing, therefore being only friends until Ami is badly injured in a car accident. No wanting to hide her scars, Ami struggles with her job as spokesperson for a cosmetic company.   As Ami tackles her situation through social media,

Built to Last by Erin Hahn

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Built to Last by Erin Hahn was a second chance romance for Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs who met as children on a popular television show. Shelby Springfield and Cameron Riggs were child-stars on a popular show, secretly crushing on each other during those growing-up years. After the show was over and they went different ways, Cam went to college. Shelby stayed in LA for a bit longer, dating Lyle Jessup, their other co-star, until Lyle not only cheated on Shelby, but also wrote a Grammy winning song full of lies about her and married her best friend.   Shelby left LA five years ago, working with her father’s reconstruction of old houses and vintage furniture business; wanting to prove the world she is not the same child star actress and pop star she had been. She’s enjoying her life: living in a house she’s renovating, refinishing vintage furniture in a workshop in her barn, raising chickens. Her best friends, Maren and Lorelai, a former Country singer, have her bac

The Saint by Kimberly Kincaid

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  πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Kimberly Kincaid once again burns up the pages with romance and suspense in The Saint, book five in The Intelligence Unit series. Detective Liam Hollister is known for his calmness around the intelligence unit. He’s a pro at keeping his emotions locked down tight, having endured plenty of upheaval in his past. Liam is an alpha through and through; a bit rough around the edges but with a string protective streak and calm confidence making him dependable. Nurse Carmen Desoto understands upheaval in one’s life all too well; having had some experience with difficult circumstances of her own. While she and Hollister’s have crossed paths before, they have both kept their attraction hidden. As a nurse, Carmen has made it a mission to take care of and help the less privileged ones who cannot afford health care. She also works as CI for the intelligence department as she has a strong sense of justice and she is always ready to bring down the villains who prey on the weak ones.

SALE - $1.99 for I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting

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  🏠 SALE 🏠 A love story about flipping houses, taking risks, and landing that special someone who’s move-in ready, I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting is on sale for $1.99 in the US and Canada for a limited time! Rian Sutter doesn’t usually get hit on in the grocery store, but when she notices a sexy man in a suit checking her out, she thinks maybe it’s her lucky day. Either that or the suit has a thing for sweaty, yoga-pant wearing women with excellent price matching skills. Turns out it’s neither. Pierce Whitfield can’t believe his luck when he’s able to track down the woman who scratched up the paint job on his car at the scene of the crime. But when he confronts the hit and run hottie, he discovers there’s not just one, but two of them, and he’s been throwing accusations at the wrong twin. As repair costs are negotiated, and the chemistry between them flares, Rian and Pierce find out they have more than mutual attraction in common. They’re both vying for the same pieces of pri

Shortcake by Katana Collins

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πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– Shortcake by Katana Collins, is an age-gap, single dad, opposite attract romance, filled with humor, sass, emotions, sparks, and a challenging teenager daughter. This story was absolutely adorable and it difficult not to fall in love with Conrad and Addy, along with Harper, Conrad’s daughter. Conrad and Addy initially met three years prior, having had a one night stand during Halloween. Fast forward, and Conrad moves to Addy's hometown with his teen daughter Harper, and buys the house she lives in from her landlord. Soon enough, Conrad and Addy are spending a lot of time together because of their close living quarters and all the old feelings come back quickly. Addy and Harper connect really quickly, doesn’t help the situation as they also spend time together. As the story progresses, we are introduced to Addy's three brothers  and mom, her dating trauma that made it difficult for her to trust; but is also why it is easy to connect to Harper as she works through sim

TITLE REVEAL: Total Chaos by Nikki Ash

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  TITLE REVEAL:  Total Chaos  by Nikki Ash πŸ”₯πŸ”₯TITLE REVEALπŸ”₯πŸ”₯ We are so excited to announce that  Total Chaos by Nikki Ash is coming JAN 5th!  Total Chaos  : a friends to lovers, rock star romance! What you can expect: Brother’s best friend Sexy rock star Runaway bride A surprising twist Audiobook will go live on release day—narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Sarah Puckett! Preorder Total Chaos:  https://amzn.to/3rqZ9vT Add to your TBR:  https://tinyurl.com/4c4jkpnm Kendall My life has been an endless loop of heartache and breakup songs. I’ve lived in fear that I’m broken and will never find the kind of love that would piece me back together into something whole. When my boyfriend proposes, I say yes, desperate for an easy fix. For a super-glue solution. But, on the day of my wedding, when my dad tells me to follow my heart, it doesn’t lead me down the aisle. Instead, it takes me straight to Declan Pierce’s car—where I crash his road trip. The more time we spend together, the more he sho