Monthly Archives: July 2024

Review Card & Book Review – Claimed by the Crown Prince By Abby Green

Marooned in Malaysia…
with a forbidden princess!

Fleeing an arranged marriage to a king is easy for Princess Laia—remaining hidden is harder! When his brother, Crown Prince Dax, tracks her down, she strands them on a private island. But Laia isn’t prepared for the overwhelming attraction she feels, especially once she realizes Dax protects his heart as fiercely as she does…

Legendary playboy Dax has always remained loyal to the Crown. Until the alluring Laia’s fiery temperament and kindness tests his duty. And with ten days alone in paradise, it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid temptation…

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This book concludes with Laia Saint Roman’s determined effort to break off her engagement with King Aristides de Valle y Montero of Santanger. Unwilling to go through with the arranged marriage, Laia takes drastic measures by fleeing to her private Malaysian island and “kidnapping” Crown Prince Dax, Aristides’ brother. Over the course of ten days, Laia and Dax find themselves drawn to each other despite their initial intentions. Laia’s strength and Dax’s intriguing character make for a captivating read, with a credible plot filled with sassy and profound moments. While the ending may have some flaws, the book offers a fantastic closing to the series, complete with a lovely epilogue.

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Happy Publication Day – 9 July 2024

Finding You By Amy Clipston

Both of them want a relationship—but is beginning it a big mistake?

On the outside, twenty-seven-year-old Darcy Larsen is a pretty, put-together professional—but inside she’s falling apart. Eighteen months ago, she lost her fiancé in an accident she still blames herself for. After a successful transplant, her kidney disease seems to be in check, but she worries that her future children—if she has any—will also suffer from the same condition. And she’s overcome with indecision about finding her birth mother, discovering potentially devastating information, and hurting her adoptive parents.

Mechanic Carter Donovan seems to have everything going for him at first glance. Stunning good looks. A wicked sense of humor. And a heart of gold. But Carter’s seemingly perfect exterior hides a host of secrets. After a rough breakup and mounting medical bills from a medical emergency that left him drowning in debt, he doesn’t feel like the catch everyone says he is. Plus, he’s about to turn thirty—with no romantic prospects on the horizon.

When Darcy’s Lexus breaks down in her doctor’s parking lot, Carter appears on the scene to try to jump-start her car—and her heart. But despite their immediate connection right from the start, the two have perhaps too many obstacles to overcome. Carter questions if getting involved with Darcy will be his next big mistake. And Darcy wonders if she can ever move past her grief and guilt to embrace the gift of Happily Ever After that’s dangling in front of her.

The Sawmill Book Club By Carolyn Brown

Unsure of the future but ready for risks, Libby O’Dell trades big-city life for whatever the back roads hold. In this case it’s the small community of Sawmill, Texas, where Libby’s taken a temporary job putting an antique store in order. Her new boss, Benny Taylor, a handsome charmer with a three-legged dog named Elvis, isn’t a bad change of scenery, either.

Across the street Benny’s surrogate grandmothers—the widows Minilee and Opal—are ready with homemade corn bread, sweet tea, and an invitation for Libby to join their book club. Even if it is mostly a gathering for local gossip and meddling. The ladies’ main agenda: find Benny a wife. Except Benny’s not looking, and Libby’s only passing through until she decides what direction she’s headed next.

Truth is, Sawmill is starting to feel pretty nice. Benny, even nicer. Time will tell if this meantime job in a stopover town is just what Libby’s been looking for—and where she belongs.

Review Card & Book Review – Fling with the Reclusive Billionaire By Susan Meier

An opportunity to heal…together?

Arriving on reclusive billionaire Grant Laningham’s private island, Lola’s hired to write the memoir of the allegedly grumpy workaholic. Yet Grant is nothing like she expects. The “genius with a hot temper” is charming—and good-looking! Their attraction is undeniable, but a fling with her boss is dangerous to her already-shattered heart. Especially as Grant’s recently discovered he has a son! Losing her family devastated Lola—dare she take a chance on another?

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My Review

In Susan Meier’s “Fling with the Reclusive Billionaire,” Lola is hired to write the autobiography of the reclusive billionaire, Grant Laningham. However, Grant proves to be charming and attractive, leading to undeniable chemistry between them. Despite Lola’s shattered heart and Grant’s recent discovery of having a son, they find themselves drawn to each other. As they navigate their past disappointments and grief, they must decide if they can build a future together. This heartwarming romance is perfect for starting the year with a smile. Grant is sure to capture readers’ hearts from the very beginning, making it difficult to put the book down.

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Happy Publication Day – 8 July 2024

Coming Home To Tuppenny Bridge By Sharon Booth

Spring has arrived in Tuppenny Bridge. Daffodils line the cobbled streets and perfume the air with the sweet smells of the season. But for Bethany Marshall, coming home unearths a past she has spent thirty years desperately trying to forget…

When Bethany learns that her estranged brother, Joseph, has died, she’s devastated. Returning home to Tuppenny Bridge is the last thing she wants to do, but she has no choice.

Making her way over the River Skimmer, rain coats the windscreen as she looks out at landscapes she hasn’t seen for over three decades. Happier times flash through her mind – birthday laughter, glimmering Christmas lights and her precious big brother, before he broke her heart. And now, with him gone, so is any hope of an apology…

To Bethany’s dismay, her childhood home, Whispering Willows, has been converted into a horse sanctuary and the house, as well as the animals, are now in her care.

Bethany has one goal in sight – sell the property before the past catches up with her. It’s not going to be easy: the house has been neglected, the stables are falling apart and then there’s Clive Browning, her brother’s best friend. His presence, at first unwanted, begins to stir up emotions in Bethany that she’s never felt before.

But just when Bethany starts to accept that there may be hope for a new beginning in Tuppenny Bridge, a shattering revelation comes to light, making Bethany question all she thought was true…

A Love Letter To Paris By Rebecca Raisin

Late at night when I wander the streets of Paris, my thoughts turn to her… How do I tell her how I feel? Perhaps, I need to show her…

The pretty little streets of Montmartre are abuzz with a rumour. Apparently a mystery matchmaker, known only as ‘Paris Cupid’, has somehow helped the city’s most famous bachelor find love.

But old-fashioned romantic Lilou is staying very quiet. She’d just wanted to set up her best friend, and to get on with her life selling whimsical old love letters, in Paris’s famous St. Ouen market.

She hadn’t imagined her little Paris Cupid project could ever have attracted so many people looking for true, heartfelt romance. Though the truth is that Lilou adores helping people find the right person. Even if her own love life is nothing short of disastrous.

But then a message arrives. And it’s just for her. Someone is in love with her. Someone who knows her secret. But they’re keeping their own identity secret too… Could it be from cheerful, talkative, flame-haired Felix? Or quiet, beautifully handsome Benoit? Or even Pascale – who drives Lilou mad every day?

After so long of helping others find their soulmate, is it time for Lilou to find love of her own in Paris herself?

Review Card & Book Review – Healed By A Mistletoe Kiss By Alison Roberts

A festive reunion to heal her…

Trauma surgeon Nikita is leaving to put some space between her demons and her job. She just wasn’t expecting her temporary replacement to be blast from the past Pedro. Nikita knows she’s a shadow of the woman he once knew. But as they work together on an emergency, she feels an overwhelming sense of security with Pedro. Will a mistletoe kiss this Christmas be the gift she needs to make her whole again?

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In “Healing Hearts at Christmas” Pedro, stepping in for trauma surgeon Nikita, helps her through the holidays as she struggles with PTSD from a bombing. Despite their past, Pedro becomes a rock for Nikita as they work together and rediscover their connection. Set during the holidays, the book offers a heartwarming tale of healing and romance amidst workplace dynamics. Overall, it’s an enjoyable read with engaging characters and a touching storyline.

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