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Everything About You - Finally Gia & Silas

💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Everything About You by Lea Coll, book six in the Ever After series, finally gives us Gia and Silas ’ story; and it was so worth the wait. Each book in this series has been working towards Gia Giovanni and Silas Sharpe's story and it definitely did not disappoint. Gia and Silas have been in each other’s lives for many years as Silas is best friends with Gia’s brothers. Gia never realized that Silas was attracted to her, drawn by her strength and ambition. He wouldn’t let on because she is his best friend’s sister. All this “rivals” between them was more in Gia’s mind than his, causing her to have a love-hate relationship with Silas; avoiding him as much as possible. When Gia attends a wedding at his resort, Silas finally has the opportunity to get her alone. Alone together these two have such strong chemistry, setting off fireworks and setting the sheets aflame. It’s not long before they find they can't keep their hands off each other; but  Gia  is stubborn and

The Last Close Call - SUspenseful & Gripping

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💖💖💖💖💖 /5   The Last Close Call by Laura Griffin, is an intriguing, fast-paced, edgy story that conveys danger from beginning to end, making it extremely hard to put down. An exceptional story with lots of twists and turns, and a few red herrings, in this police murder mystery and romance.   Rowan Healy is a forensic genealogist who is burned out after helping investigators track down criminals by using DNA analysis and tracing family trees of criminals. This became quite stressful so she is now trying to focus on helping adoptees find their biological parents. Jack Bruner is an Austin Detective trying to catch the elusive West Campus Rapist, and contacts Rowan seeking her assistance in tracking down this elusive criminal before he finds a new victim. As Rowan and Jack work together on this case, the chemistry between them sizzles and sparks as they fight their attraction as neither wants to pursue more, for their own secret reasons; except, they just may be fighting a losing

The Nurse's Holiday Swap

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💖💖💖💖 /5 The Nurse's Holiday Swap by Ann McIntosh, book one in the Boston Christmas Miracles series, is sweet tale with a nurse and doctor who shouldn't fall in love. Dr. Javi Pascal is pansexual, single, and divorced father to Mabel. He was married to another man and is the head of pediatrics at a Boston hospital. Nurse Ailani Kekoa, from Molokai, is in Boston for three months on a nurse swap. This smart and very capable nurse is there to spread her wings and stretch her abilities, not look for a fling. These two walk the fine line between professionalism and their attraction and need to figure out their futures before Ailani is set to return home.  I recommend The Nurse's Holiday Swap to other readers .   I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Hot Honor is Zany

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 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 I loved Zane and Eden's love story in Hot Honor by Lynn Raye Harris, book eight and the final book in her Hostile Operations Team: Strike Team Two series; a tale of unexpected love and suspense that will   grab you from page one and not let go until you turn the last one. This is one HOT book you’re not going to want to miss it. Zane "Zany" Scott, a black ops soldier, wakes up in Las Vegas with a wife; something he never saw coming. Eden Hall is often overshadowed by her outgoing twin sister, but when her secret crush gets engaged to her sister, her world takes a tipsy turn at a bachelorette party, leading to an impulsive marriage with the most captivating man she's ever met. Once they get home, Zane shows up at Eden's house and tells her its best to pretend to be married until the divorce is final. They agreed to act married while waiting to get divorced, while their chemistry and sizzling connection fuels the start of feelings neither anticip

The Sweetheart Crush

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 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 The Sweetheart Crush by Miranda Liasson, book three in her Blossom Glen series is a wonderful, entertaining, sweet, emotional, complicated childhood friends to more story for Viv and Logan; two people rediscovering their best friend after time apart and the changed people they have become. There is a likable, creative and talented female protagonist, a kind and caring male protagonist, small town charm, a touch of humor, a heartwarming, second chance romance, supportive family, a cute cat, an uplifting message of following your dreams, and a happily ever after ending. In addition there is a focus story on bullying.   Viv Montgomery had big dreams growing up: she wanted to leave Indiana to go to Paris, pursuing her love of photography. Her lifelong best friend, Logan Matthews wanted to be a writer like his father. An awkward romantic moment, while the two were still in their teens, fractured their friendship; such that neither had spoken for twelve years. They meet a

Friends Don't Fall in Love by Erin Hahn

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 💖💖💖💖💔 /5 4.5/5 - Friends Don't Fall in Love by Erin Hahn is a friends-to-lovers romance for Lorelai Jones and Craig Huckleberry Boseman, "Huck", and a wonderful follow up to Built to Last. Lorelai accidentally falls in love with her best friend, Huck, and both of them think they're the lucky one in the relationship. They're both right and it was amazing.   Lorelai was an elementary school teacher who became a country superstar. Heartbroken after another school shooting she sang a song condemning the second amendment; a song totally unlike her that it snuffed out this upcoming star, sending her reeling. The backlash came at her from all directions: her label dropped her, her manger left her, and her fiancé, Drake, broke up with her via a public Instagram reel, and ghosted her. Everyone let her struggle; everyone except Craig. He was not only Drake’s band mate, he was also the songwriter, and once he located Lorelai, they ended up spending a sizzling nigh

Single Dad in a Kilt - A Must Read

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 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Finally, Afton and Hamish story in Single Dad in a Kilt by Kait Nolan, book five in her Kilted Hearts series, the story I’ve been waiting for since the beginning of the Kilted Heart series, and a wonderful way to conclude this series that began with them. This was a story about forgiveness and understanding and friendship and love. After intentionally gambling away her estate in Scotland to Texas cowboy, Raleigh, Afton Lennox created a new life for herself in Eden Ridge, Tennessee. Her new friends inform her that Connor, the man she was pledged to marry, thanks to a 300-year-old Marriage Pact, is getting married; to her friend Sophie. These new friends gave Afton the strength to go back home and face the consequences of her decision to leave.   She has no idea what has happened in Glenlaig, or how she’ll be greeted; only that she needs to go back and figure out who she is now that the legacy and marriage pact are no longer hanging over her head. Afton arrives, armed

A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery -A Cozy dose of holiday cheer

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 💖💖💖💖 /5 A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery by Linn B. Halton, book two in the Escape to Cornwall series, features Iris, Jess’s best friend from school, and Adam, Iris’ husband. The couple are now past the first year of marriage and things are not going as they planned. Iris has set up her successful bakery in Stroud and Adam is making do with the odd job here and there. However, after Iris’ landlord sells the building where her business currently is, the couple have to think through their options.  Jess, Ivy’s best friend, has a solution: she suggests they should move to Cornwall to start over. She has a shop that Ivy can use to start up her own shop and, to make things even better, there is a cottage that Ivy and Adam can live in. This is a book about community, about helping others, loving others, and supporting others; how strangers can become friends, and friends who can become family. With a blend of heartwarming characters and the spirit of Christmas, this tale

Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese

  💖💖💖💖 /5 Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese, book two in the Wilmot Sisters series, is a modern take on The Taming of the Shrew , and follows Kate, the youngest sister, and her childhood next door neighbor Christopher. The two have been at odds for forever, never seeing eye to eye since they shared a back yard as kids. Growing up, and in their adult lives, they’ve always butted heads. Christopher has always been close to Katerina’s family, and when they beg him to be nice to her after she returns home, he begins to see things in a different light. Finally, his walls come down as he begins to try to make peace and get to know her better. When they come together for a kiss, fireworks go off and they begin to wonder how deep their feelings really go. One kiss, just one kiss changes everything. Once the two opened up more and their relationship bloomed, I couldn’t get enough of their banter, intimacy and honesty as they went from childhood enemies to lovers. Plus, the no third ac

Somebody to Love by Lea Coll

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 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 I loved Harper and Leo’s emotional and heartwarming journey in Somebody to Love by Lea Coll, book five in the Ever After series; a best friend’s older brother, single mom story. Harper is a single mother of an adorable daughter working hard to give her the best life possible. Harper is extremely close with her best friend’s family, a family that has welcomed her and her daughter into their lives with open arms. Harper is now a single mom working for Gia and the Giovanni family considers her a member of their family with her own daughter, Evie, as their granddaughter. Harper has had a crush on Gia's oldest brother, Leo, forever, but Gia made it clear while they were growing up that her brothers were off limits. Leo has a special relationship with Evie, almost like a father to her. Leo never really noticed Harper when they were young, even though she has been in their family circle as an adult he never looked at her ‘that’ way. Only now he sees her in a new light,

Who Needs a Boyfriend at Christmas

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 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 I loved Zane and Sabrina’s story in Who Needs a Boyfriend at Christmas by Delancey Stewart, book three in the Betting on Christmas collection, an opposites attract, roommates, forced proximity, short term fling romance. Sabrina owns the coffee shop in her small town of Holly Creek and desperately needs a roommate since her best friend has gotten engaged and moved to the city. Zane is originally from Holly   Creek but not having the best relationship with his dad he moved to Colorado when he was seventeen; where he works as a metal artist. He returned to town to help his father get back on his feet after a heart attack and dementia diagnosis. Not wanting to stay at his dad’s home, Zane needs a place to stay, so he answers Sabrina’s ad for a roommate. Sabrina needs a date to a wedding and everyone keeps trying to set her up including Zane. Surprisingly his recommended date turns out to be himself forcing them to admit to their instant chemistry and attraction, and act on

The Little Venice Bookshop

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💖💖💖💖 /5 The Little Venice Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin is about an unforgettable journey that unlocks secrets from the past and provides a sense of belonging. Luna has always been a free spirit, a traveler, just like her mother was, moving from place to place, relying on casual jobs to earn enough to live and then moving on. Her one constant, wherever she was in the world, was her mother, so when Luna is in Thailand she suddenly feels the pull to see her mother. Instead of seeing her, Luna receives the devastating news that her mother has passed away. Losing her mother leaves Luna feeling lost; her mother was her only family, and without her Luna feels rootless. Luna discovers a collection of letters, written to her mother amongst her possession; sending her on an unexpected journey. The writer of those letters obviously loved her mother. Following a clue in the letters, Luna packs her bags and heads to Venice, along with her best friend Gigi, to a beautiful but faded bookshop over

Wreck the Halls

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 💖💖💖💖 /5 Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey is a quirky and delightful holiday romance about the two children of two former rock and roll stars, along with a rock star reunion, intrusive reality show and unorthodox sizzling tension as Melody and Beat comes together for a Christmas miracle. In all, with just the right amount of friendships, relationships, and reunions, this was a fun holiday rom-com with a lot of heart and turmoil mixed in that I highly recommend to other readers.   I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. 

The Takedown

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 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 The Takedown by Carlie Walker , book two in the Vine Mess series is a and unusual romantic suspense adult rom-com, taking place over the holidays; filled with humor, wit, excitement, suspense, and romance. Everyone has secrets, but for some people, their job is a secret, and with that comes issues for family and loved ones. An undercover CIA agent, protective and loving of her family, agent goes home to try to break up her sister's impending wedding to a secret criminal mastermind. Chaos, shenanigans, and mayhem are definitely not far behind. Getting through that disaster without alienating her family is going to be a huge hurdle. Not to mention one hot bodyguard, who may or may not be who he says is he, and who is quickly becoming a distraction. This is a fun story with some suspense/mystery elements, some crazy drama, and an 80+ grandmother you will want to be. Underneath the comedy is a beautiful story of a woman learning to be vulnerable in the best way poss

COVER REVEAL - WRIGHT KIND OF TROUBLE by K.A Linde

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  WRIGHT KIND OF TROUBLE K.A. Linde Release Date: February 26 A sexy Romeo & Juliet age gap romance set in the Wright world about Harley Wright & Chase Sinclair from  USA Today  bestselling author K.A. Linde. He didn’t know I was ten years younger. I didn’t know he was a Sinclair. He didn’t care that I was a Wright. I knew exactly what I wanted. It’s only after our mind-blowing night that it sinks in. Our families hate each other. No one can know what we did. Everyone—especially my two older brothers—will run him out of town if they find out. And still…I want him.   Pre-Order Link:   Amazon https://amzn.to/3tcqNR9 Apple https://apple.co/46bA4rc Kobo https://bit.ly/3tjGV30 B&N https://bit.ly/46hHl92 Google Play https://bit.ly/48BO1QQ