Monthly Archives: July 2023

Review Card – Things I Wrote About By Kelsey Humphreys

Sadie Canton writes America’s favorite romance novels. She’s created one hit happy ending after another, all while avoiding her own painful cliffhanger.

But she can’t avoid him anymore.

Her sister’s wedding is forcing her to face her demons, her secrets and most of all her best friend turned bitter enemy, Shep Riggs.

The boy she knew is gone and the man before her is angry, arrogant, competitive, and hot as the Caribbean sun bearing down on them. Sadie planned for this. It’s time to be the hero of her own story, face her past and close that chapter of her life for good.

She’s ready for her villain and his jabs, his smirk, even his eightpack.

What she’s not ready for is Shep’s side of the story, and he’s determined to tell it — rough, unedited, and nowhere near The End.

About The Author

“If you don’t laugh out loud or get choked up, I’ve failed.” After tens of millions of video views, comedian Kelsey Humphreys has captured her hilarious, heart-warming characters in book form. Her steamy stories dig into deep truths about love, identity, purpose and family. When she’s not writing romance or creating comedy videos, she is reading, running, momming and wifeing in Oklahoma.

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Book Review – A Summer Changes Everything By Isabelle Grace

When his wife died, Reese was sure he’d never love again. Then he met Shelby. 

Widowed horse and cattle farmer Reese Blackwood does not need a keeper. Not for himself or his two sons. They can manage just fine on their own. At least that’s what he keeps telling everybody, especially himself. 

Elementary school teacher Shelby Corbett is no pushover. Just ask anyone who has seen how easily she handles a classroom full of boisterous kids. So spending the summer break looking after Reese’s two energetic boys is totally within her wheelhouse. 

Which shocks Reese completely. 

That’s only the first surprise, though. The second is the undeniable attraction that sparks between them. An attraction that’s totally unexpected but becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. As she helps Reese reconnect with his boys, Shelby shines a light into his dark and lonely world, bringing hope to his broken and grieving heart. 

Hope that Reese fears will be lost again when Shelby’s six-week stay at Lone Oaks is over. 

Unless he’s willing to risk everything by asking her to stay.

Published Date: 12 March 2023

My Review

Reese is a widower was pestered by his mum to look for a caretaker to take care of his two boys while she and his dad take a long vacation. In order to get her off his back, he agreed and his mum engaged Selby, an elementary teacher to care for the children. She soon adapted to the family lifestyle and to Reese’ surprise, Selby seems to be able to control his 2 boys without any issues. With Selby’s presence and help in the family, Reese begin to realize how he has failed his children and determine to change and become the father that his boys deserved.

This is a story about grief and second chance of love.Selby come across as a refreshing character and i love the way she handled the boy and the way Reese and Selby prioritized on his kids and i love how Reese’s brothers and sister in law come together to support Reese in his hour of needs. Overall, it is a delightful and easy to read to me.

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Review Card – A Summer Changes Everything By Isabelle Grace

When his wife died, Reese was sure he’d never love again. Then he met Shelby. 

Widowed horse and cattle farmer Reese Blackwood does not need a keeper. Not for himself or his two sons. They can manage just fine on their own. At least that’s what he keeps telling everybody, especially himself. 

Elementary school teacher Shelby Corbett is no pushover. Just ask anyone who has seen how easily she handles a classroom full of boisterous kids. So spending the summer break looking after Reese’s two energetic boys is totally within her wheelhouse. 

Which shocks Reese completely. 

That’s only the first surprise, though. The second is the undeniable attraction that sparks between them. An attraction that’s totally unexpected but becomes increasingly difficult to ignore. As she helps Reese reconnect with his boys, Shelby shines a light into his dark and lonely world, bringing hope to his broken and grieving heart. 

Hope that Reese fears will be lost again when Shelby’s six-week stay at Lone Oaks is over. 

Unless he’s willing to risk everything by asking her to stay.

About The Author

Isabelle writes sweet to steamy contemporary romance primarily set in small-town Americana. Her books are full of heart, humor, and all the feels. So, if you like strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, snappy dialogue, and happily-ever-afters, you’ve come to the right place.

When not writing, Isabelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies and her favorite TV shows, and playing card and board games. Though she continues to work as a part-time adjunct college professor, Isabelle recently retired from public education (teaching in a pandemic was NO joke), where she taught Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly Home Economics) to high schoolers at her alma mater.

Isabelle lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in wild, wonderful West Virginia with her family and rescue Pomeranian, Bella.

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Book Review – Return To Lilacwell By Sasha Morgan

Will Lilacwell works its magic once more?

Times are changing in Lilacwell. Not only have Jasper and Adira settled into The Laurels manor, newly engaged and firmly casting off the shackles of their respective city lives, but Adira’s friend and ex-colleague, Rory, is now also looking to leave London for the quiet beauty of the Forest of Bowland.

Sparks flew when he and Lilacwell’s innkeeper, Cassie, met at the summer party a few months ago, but Cassie has been loved and left before and is reluctant to put all her trust in Rory, who might return to his promising law career for the right offer.

With Jasper and Adira’s wedding just around the corner, love is in the air for Lilacwell, and some big changes are coming to the sleepy village…

Published Date: 23 February 2023

My Review

Rory is looking to leave London for a life in the village and when he met Lilacwell’s innkeeper, Cassie, he know he found the one that he want to spend his life with, But Cassie is skeptical with his intention. Cassie was hurt before and it is rather hard for her to place her trust on someone again.

This is my second read from the series and it focus on Rory who want to leave his corporate life and move on to have a village life. Unlike the normal romance story, this series by the author doesn’t only focus on the couple, it also focus on its community. Overall it is an enjoyable read to me.

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Review Card – Return To Lilacwell By Sasha Morgan

Will Lilacwell works its magic once more?

Times are changing in Lilacwell. Not only have Jasper and Adira settled into The Laurels manor, newly engaged and firmly casting off the shackles of their respective city lives, but Adira’s friend and ex-colleague, Rory, is now also looking to leave London for the quiet beauty of the Forest of Bowland.

Sparks flew when he and Lilacwell’s innkeeper, Cassie, met at the summer party a few months ago, but Cassie has been loved and left before and is reluctant to put all her trust in Rory, who might return to his promising law career for the right offer.

With Jasper and Adira’s wedding just around the corner, love is in the air for Lilacwell, and some big changes are coming to the sleepy village…

About The Author

Sasha Morgan lives in a village by the coast in Lancashire with her husband and has one grown up son. She writes mainly contemporary fiction, with a touch of ‘spice’, probably due to all the Jilly Cooper novels she read as a teenager! Besides writing, Sasha loves drinking wine, country walks and curling up with a good book

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Book Review – Turn Up The Heat By Kimberly Kincaid

Ingredients:

One big-city real estate analyst who gets dumped on national TV

One small-town mechanic with a past he wants to keep in his rearview mirror

One weekend getaway thwarted by a broken down car, a boss that makes Atilla the Hun look like a lapdog, and the snowstorm of the century

Mix well and add a whole lot of sparks under the hood.

Serve with a side of adversaries to lovers, opposites attract, sexy banter, and sizzling heat in both the kitchen and the bedroom.

Published Date: 7 February 2023

My Review

Bellamy found out her boyfriend moving out of town without her when he announced it live on tv. She has no idea about it all and worst thing, she get to know it from her two best friends, Holly and Jenna. She is focus with her career growth and so is her soon to be ex-. Upon knowing the news and after gotten the confirmation from her ex, she decided to get away from everything with her 2 friends to Pine Mountain for the weekend. Her string of bad luck doesn’t stop there. Her car broke down just outside the town and Shane comes to Bellamy’s rescue. Shane, from the start of the book, was depicted as though he is a local boy working at the shop. Bellamy is up for a surprise when Shane’s background was revealed. With her car in the shop, Bellamy tried her best to enjoy her getaway and at the fighting off her attraction to Shane.

It was a bit difficult for me to like Bellamy at the beginning as she can come across as snotty but as the story developed, reader will discover that she have big heart but unfortunately for her, she is stacked in a job that she dont like with a demanding superior. I love the banter between Bellamy and Shane and while i felt that Shane may not be at par with Bellamy in term of their reputation at the beginning of the story, i was pleasantly surprise with the ending of their story. Overall , it is a good read to me.

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Happy Publication Day – 25 July 2023

Love At First Site By Phoebe MacLeod

Ella’s life is about to be hit by a wrecking ball…

On the surface, Ella has it all. A great job, a penthouse apartment and the perfect boyfriend, Lee. There’s just one snag: their relationship has to be kept secret due to their employer’s strict rule about not dating colleagues.

When Lee quits to join a competitor, Ella discovers they haven’t been as discreet as they thought and she finds herself out of a job. Stuck in an apartment she can’t afford with a man she’s beginning to suspect loves himself much more than her, Ella’s life quickly unravels.

A job offer could be her ticket to a new start, but it’s miles away on a construction site, an industry she knows nothing about. Can Ella prove everyone wrong and make a go of her new career? And will guidance from foreman Noah help her build a new, even better life for herself?

Review Card – Turn Up The Heat By Kimberly Kincaid

Ingredients:

One big-city real estate analyst who gets dumped on national TV

One small-town mechanic with a past he wants to keep in his rearview mirror

One weekend getaway thwarted by a broken down car, a boss that makes Atilla the Hun look like a lapdog, and the snowstorm of the century

Mix well and add a whole lot of sparks under the hood.

Serve with a side of adversaries to lovers, opposites attract, sexy banter, and sizzling heat in both the kitchen and the bedroom.

About The Author

Kimberly Kincaid writes contemporary romance that splits the difference between sexy and sweet and hot and edgy romantic suspense. When she’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. Kimberly is a USA Today writes contemporary romance that splits the difference between sexy and sweet and hot and edgy romantic suspense. When she’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. Kimberly is a USA Today best-selling author and a 2016 and 2015 RWA RITA® finalist and 2014 Bookseller’s Best nominee who lives (and writes!) by the mantra that food is love. Kimberly resides in Virginia with her wildly patient husband and their three daughters

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Book Review – Rainbows Over Puddleduck Farm By Della Galton

Don’t dream your life, live your dreams….

Phoebe Dashwood is a passionately committed vet who’s living the dream. She’s about to open her own small animal practice at her grandmother’s animal shelter, Puddleduck Farm in the New Forest.

Phoebe is helped by her two oldest friends. Her best friend Tori is a mix of hard-headed journalist and hopeless romantic, who thinks love will conquer all when she finds the right man!

Then there is Sam, Phoebe’s staunchest ally, whose integrity and selflessness mean he would do anything to make Phoebe happy, no matter what the cost to himself. Very soon Phoebe discovers that fantasy and reality don’t quite match. An unscrupulous bunny breeder, a poisoned stream, and a complicated attraction all conspire to throw her dreams in a spin.Events come to a shocking climax at the New Forest Show where Phoebe’s world is turned upside down and she has to make some life changing decisions.

Published Date: 16 February 2023

My Review

Phoebe’s vet clinic finally launched. She is passionately committed vet and opening a vet clinic is something she dreams for and this clinic is a way to keep her grandmother Maggie busy. All her friends come to her clinic launch including Rufus, her grandmother’s landlord. There was instant spark between them but both of them have emotional baggage that makes it difficult to make the first move. Sam, on the hand, still around and yearning for Phoebe from afar despite that he knows that Phoebe doesn’t return his feeling and only want to be friend. So, Sam is trying his best to move on. Both Phoebe and Rufus also have to deal with illegal bunny breeder and pollution stream in their home.

The story is focus on PTSD which experienced by Rufus who lost his wife and the way he struggles to overcome his problem and animal cruelty. There is also love triangle between Phoebe, Rufus and Sam which I did not really fancy much. Love Phoebe’s character and the way she was surrounded by family and friends.Overall, it Is a heartwarming read to me

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Happy Publication Day – 22 July 2023

The Love Proposal By Camilla Isley

The moment you stop looking, that’s when Prince Charming will come knocking on your door!

Summer Knowles does not want a boyfriend. Relationships have caused enough problems in her life. As bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding, she’s going to avoid all things romantic – especially the brawny, hipster best-man who has commitment-phobe written all over him!

When Archie Hill meets Summer, he immediately thinks bridesmaid-and-best-man-with-benefits! They have one week together and may as well make the most of it. But what if one week just isn’t enough…

As wedding fever takes hold, can a sworn-off-men bridesmaid and a die-hard bachelor learn a thing or two about happy-ever-after?