As she gears up for her sister’s destination wedding in Hawaii, the countdown is on for Gigi to find a date. Just someone to prove to her friends and family that she’s ok, and to stop the pitying looks would be great!
Of course she can’t wait to be bridesmaid for her sister, but it’s just not ideal that the best man is also her ex… especially when he is bringing his hot new reality star girlfriend!
But when Gigi arrives at the hotel in Hawaii to find there has been a mix-up with her room, and she’s been upgraded to a suite, things start to look up. Not only is the room bigger than her entire flat, but the staff are waiting on her hand and foot, and she’s being treated like royalty!
Something isn’t quite right, but The Suite Life suits Gigi, and why shouldn’t she pamper herself while she mends her broken heart? It may even lead to her finding the perfect date after all…
“The Suite Life” is a romcom set in Hawaii, offering a delightful mix of travel, humor, and romance. The story follows Gigi, who needs to find an impressive date for her sister’s wedding in Hawaii, especially since her ex, Nathan, is the best man and he dumped her for a famous influencer. This leads to a series of awkward and cringe-worthy dates, providing plenty of comedy.
The setting in Hawaii is vibrant, with a luxurious hotel backdrop that enhances the story. The plot’s twist involves Gigi’s unexpected hotel upgrade, leading to humorous and intriguing situations. Although some plot elements are predictable, the overall story remains engaging.
Character-wise, Gigi is fun, but she could use more assertiveness, especially around her ex and his new girlfriend. Nathan and his new girlfriend, Sunshine, are almost caricatures with their despicable behavior. The character of Donnie, who works at the hotel, adds warmth and charm to the narrative, although the slow-burn romance is slightly slower than expected. The love triangle complicates things, and there’s a hint of cheating that could have been avoided.
Despite these minor issues, “The Suite Life” is a fast-paced and enjoyable read, ideal for a beach or vacation book. It’s a story filled with humor, romance, and the beautiful setting of Hawaii, making it a delightful summer romcom.
A beach town destroyed. Her mother’s candy store swept away. This is what Teddy Wainsworth faces when she returns to Bird Isle. Meanwhile, Jack Shaughness, owner of a popular barbecue restaurant chain and widower still grieving the death of his wife, receives permission to cross over to the island with a smoker full of brisket to feed hurricane survivors. Soon after arriving, he meets Teddy and immediately finds himself drawn to her—which makes him feel he is betraying his wife. When the two find a lost dog, Jack convinces Teddy to take it home while they attempt to find the owner, creating a bond that brings them closer.
In the wake of the hurricane, Bird Isle residents fear the Aransas Wildlife Refuge will not be ready for the whooping cranes’ annual migration south. Seeing that Jack has important connections and a love for the island, they enlist him to help restore the habitat of the endangered cranes before they fly to Padre Island for the winter. With their rescued dog always nearby, Teddy and Jack work side by side to rebuild Bird Isle for the return of the whooping cranes. But Jack is harboring a secret that may ruin everything he and Teddy are creating—and he won’t be able to keep that secret forever.
The Fake Wedding Project ByPippa Grant
Faking an engagement to my secret high school crush was not on my to-do list when I landed for a short visit home. But when Amanda Anderson announces that she’s my fiancée, I take a leap and play along with the farce.
Why? Because the Capulets and Montagues have nothing on the Andersons and Silvers of Tinsel, Michigan. In the name of bringing peace to our Christmas-themed hometown and ourselves, we’ll play the part of Romeo and Juliet.
If our relatives think we’re in love, they’ll have to end this ridiculous feud. Right? Amanda’s a professional dog walker, and I’m an engineer who loves dogs—how hard could it be to show our families what else we all have in common?
The heat and this town’s infernal holiday cheer are messing with my head, though. And once we start making our fake wedding plans, I can’t seem to keep my heart out of it.
The Promise Of Tomorrow By Samantha Tonge
Elena Swan believes she’s going to die. And soon.
She’s not ill. She’s not in imminent danger. But she is sure it’s going to happen.
Because many years ago… she’d made a promise to a stranger, in the woods. Elena’s mother was in hospital, after a life-threatening accident. The promise would keep her mother safe, but put Elena’s own life at risk, instead, when she grew up and turned thirty.
Elena put the promise to the back of her mind, over the years. But she’s twenty-nine now, and when something happens that puts her life in danger, she remembers. And she knows.
But Elena hasn’t done everything yet. She’s not brave like her daredevil friend Rory. But she’s also not ready to give up on life. Not before she’s been to Paris. She always wanted to skydive too. She’s never even fallen in love.
Without the promise of tomorrow, can she fulfil all her dreams before fate comes for her?
Mistletoe Season By Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller and Pepper Basham
Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts
Mistletoe is Hailey Fairchild’s kryptonite. Every time she’s kissed someone under the mistletoe it’s led to love disaster. Not a good thing for a romance writer! When she was a gawky high school girl, her hunky neighbor, Carwyn Davies, star of the basketball team (and her dreams), kissed her under the mistletoe on a dare. But the kiss wasn’t a dream come true. It was a mortifying moment she’s never forgotten, and now she’s about to go home for the holidays, unengaged and . . . determined to say no to mistletoe. Especially if Carwyn is anywhere around.
Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen Fuller
Emmy Banks has always loved Christmas. How could she not when she lives in Mistletoe, Missouri? Kieran O’Neill has spent years abroad, renovating an old Irish castle, but returns to Mistletoe for his mother’s seventieth birthday. He reconnects with Emmy, his sister’s close friend, and spends time with her in her charming antique shop. When the weather turns colder, things start to warm up between Emmy and Kieran. But can Emmy risk her heart when she knows he’ll never stay in Mistletoe, and she will never leave?
The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper Basham
Prince Arran St. Clare has lost his freedom and fairytale life in exchange for a three-month “punishment” in the small town of Ransom, North Carolina. To prove he is ready for the royal life for which he was born, Arran must engage in the Christmas charity fundraiser, The Mistletoe Wish. But when kindness, authenticity, and hard work prove more appreciated in Appalachia than a royal pedigree, Arran must face the mirror and find out who he is beyond the crown. Add a beautiful and intelligent woman who doesn’t recognize her own worth, some mistletoe, and a little Christmas magic and it all might be enough to help the rebel-prince understand what truly matters most.
Christmas Eve Love StoryBy Ginny Baird
Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic New York City department store Lawson’s Finest. So when her Christmas window display gets upended by some rambunctious kids on Christmas Eve, the all-too-realistic store Santa gives Annie a little decorating tip on how to start over. With help from friendly security guard Braden Tate, Annie repairs the damage and heads home. But when she wakes the next morning, she’s bewildered to find that it isn’t Christmas day at all, but Christmas Eve all over again.
Trapped in a time loop, Annie doesn’t know how she’ll ever make it back to the present. Luckily, she has an infinite number of chances to get things right. As little everyday choices bring her closer to Braden and to Christmas day, Annie starts to picture what her new life— one full of friendship, love, and community—could look like.
To claim her inheritance, Matilda Waverly must be wed within the year. But Matilda has a secret: she’s already married! She hasn’t seen Henri since she fled their wedding night, so tracking him down is essential—but exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Especially when she learns Henri is actually a prince! And the undeniable spark between them has never gone away…
Matilda and her three sisters are shocked when their father’s will stipulates that to inherit his Australian estate, each daughter must marry within a year, or the property goes to a family rival. Complicating matters, Matilda is technically already married, but she doesn’t know her husband’s whereabouts.
Matilda’s backstory reveals she secretly married Henri, a young man she met while traveling, without knowing he was a prince in disguise. She rushed home due to her mother’s illness, hoping he’d follow, but he didn’t, breaking her heart. Now, she must find him to secure her inheritance.
Their reunion occurs by chance when Matilda returns to the place they met to start her search. Surprised by Henri’s true identity, she agrees to stay at his castle while they sort things out. Despite rekindling their connection, Henri’s royal duties and insecurities create tension in their relationship. Both struggle with honest communication, projecting their fears and assumptions onto each other.
Their past and present finally converge when they talk about their separation and their feelings. Henri’s failure to search for Matilda earlier causes friction, given his resources as a prince, but their reconciliation and his grand gesture at the end redeem him. Despite the complications, Matilda’s upbeat attitude and Henri’s growth culminate in a satisfying resolution to their relationship and inheritance challenge.
She’s been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas brings a glimmer of hope: Fraser Douglas, a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands. He’s sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny, not to mention incredibly good looking – but there’s a catch.
They’ve never actually met.
When Olivia tries to show her friends the hunky new man in her life, Fraser’s online dating profile has vanished, and Olivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, she decides she’s going to confront Fraser – face to face, in Scotland.
But when she arrives, things don’t go exactly as planned. Worse still, Fraser doesn’t seem to have any idea who she is…
When Lettie’s parents call her and her brother back to Hollyhock Farm on the island of Jersey, the last thing they expect to be told is that their childhood home is up for sale.
Back on the island, with its rolling hills and golden sands, Lettie immediately remembers what it feels like to breathe in the fresh air in the green fields, and be part of this tight-knit community – a far cry from the life of events and high fashion she leads in London.
But she surprises even herself when she suggests that she instead could take over Hollyhock farm. Humouring her, her father agrees to give her a three month trial, and Lettie is determined to prove she’s up to the task.
But the summer season is no easy feat for a new farmer, and Lettie has a huge task ahead of her. And when an old flame reappears in the form of dashing local vet Brodie, Lettie’s summer is about to get even more complicated…
Lettie and Zac return to Jersey, uncertain about the future, after their parents announce plans to sell their farmland due to their father’s health issues. Lettie, facing potential redundancy at work and reeling from a recent breakup, volunteers to take over the farm and gets her father and uncle’s approval. She has three months to prove herself, one with her father’s guidance and two while he’s away. Back on the island, Lettie gains the attention of the local vet and a charming firefighter. While working tirelessly to keep the farm running, she navigates her social life and the potential for romance, with supportive friends and her two dogs, Spunky and Thistle. The story explores Lettie’s journey from uncertainty to determination, capturing her personal growth and relationships with endearing secondary characters. The author, Georgina Troy, crafts a realistic and heartwarming tale of perseverance, community, and unexpected love, culminating in a satisfying conclusion at Hollyhock Farm.
After the holiday romance to beat all other holiday romances, it’s back to regular life for Holly Berry, and the sweet shop is busier than ever. With Jamie and Fin’s wedding coming up, Holly is rushed off her feet, making sure their big day is perfect.
So when her handsome boyfriend comes to visit, she is both elated to see him and overwhelmed. She wants to show Evan all the things she loves about her village, as well as introducing him to baby Hope, but how can she find the time?!
Evan offers to lend a helping hand in the shop, and as he gets to know the locals, this loud and proud American certainly makes an impression. But Holly knows she can’t get used to this – because it won’t be long until he has to go home.
Can she make the most of the summer, with everyone she loves finally in the same place, or will she let the hectic wedding planning get the better of her?
“A Summer Wedding at the Second Chances Sweet Shop” follows Holly Berry as she manages her shop and helps her friends prepare for their wedding. Despite the joyous atmosphere, Holly feels nervous about introducing her long-distance boyfriend, Evan, to her family. Tensions rise when her mother invites Holly’s ex-husband and his partner to meet Evan. Despite some initial friction, the characters navigate their relationships with sweetness and positivity, creating a heartwarming love story. While the book touches on serious issues, Lynn’s uplifting writing style keeps the story engaging. Overall, it’s a celebration of love in all its forms, accompanied by delicious treats from the sweet shop.
A Highland Family Affair By Lisa Hobman By Lisa Hobman
Can people ever really change or are family ties always set to unravel?
After inheriting Drumblair Castle over her older brother Kerr, Lady Olivia MacBain has had to forge a new life for herself far away from New York and her dream career in fashion. She fears her brother’s bitterness has fractured their relationship to the point of no return and is still clearing away the devastation he left when he disappeared.
Kerr’s unexpected return and supposed change of heart raises eyebrows. He is now seeking forgiveness and to rebuild the bridges he previously wrecked, but can he be trusted, or is it all just smoke and mirrors?
While her friends are settling down, Olivia patiently waits for childhood sweetheart Brodie to propose and wonders if she will ever get her happy ever after.
Can Olivia find a happy future or are promises always made to be broken?
On a day Abbey thought would be the best of her life – her boyfriend is surely going to propose tonight, right? – it all falls apart: he tells her he’s met someone else. And then to make things worse, she loses her job.
In an act of reimagination, she splurges her wedding savings on renting an apartment in a building she’s always dreamed of living in and kits out her wardrobe to match.
But when her family invites her ex – a close family friend – plus a date(!!) to her parents’ vow renewal, Abbey realizes her façade won’t be enough. There’s nothing for it but to fake one more thing – a romance. And she knows exactly who to ask… her hot new neighbor…
Abbey Mitchell anticipates a proposal from her boyfriend Andrew but instead discovers he’s been cheating on her and wants to break up. Devastated, Abbey quits her job and decides to reinvent herself. She moves into an expensive apartment, dresses stylishly, and meets her neighbor Ted, who goes by the name Mike to escape his own troubles. As Abbey and Ted spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship is complicated by their mutual deception. Despite their insecurities and past betrayals, Abbey and Ted’s bond grows, leading to a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The story, set in Alberta with vivid descriptions of its natural beauty, explores themes of family dynamics, betrayal, self-esteem, and pursuing one’s dreams amidst challenges. Despite the initial fake premise, their connection feels genuine, making for an engaging romantic comedy with depth.
Primrose Hall is more than Jackson Moody and his fiancée Pia’s home – it’s the heart of the community.
The Sunday craft fairs in the renovated stables are a popular draw for the locals and tourists alike, enticed by the beautiful surroundings of Primrose Woods as well as the irresistible goodies on display. But for Sophie Wright they’re a chance to forge a new life and a new business. After leaving behind a turbulent relationship, Sophie is starting again – and romance is the last thing on her mind.
Drop dead gorgeous Tom, Lord of the Manor Jackson’s newly-discovered older brother, is loving being a member of the Primrose Hall community. Content to muck in where he can be helpful, he’s just happy to be part of the family. But when tragedy strikes, Pia needs Tom more than he ever expected. And when Tom needs a shoulder to cry on, Sophie might be the perfect person to help – if only she hadn’t sworn off romance for good…
In the latest book of this delightful series, the focus shifts to Jackson’s brother Tom, who aims to prove himself by running the Sunday craft sales at Primrose Hall. Sophie, recovering from a controlling marriage, sells her jewelry there, hoping to make it her full-time venture. Despite their reluctance for love, their friendship blossoms into something deeper, albeit slowly due to past scars. When tragedy strikes, Tom supports Jackson’s fiancée Pia, strengthening their bond. Alongside other challenges faced by the characters, Tom’s assistance proves invaluable. While the book can be enjoyed as a standalone, its richness is enhanced by familiarity with the series. Jill Steeples’ storytelling is captivating, with well-paced narrative, vivid setting, warmth, humor, and authentic characters.
Lessons In Love At The Cornish Country Hospital By Jo Bartlett
A broken bond…
Wendy Tyler’s marriage ended when she discovered her ex-husband, Mike, had got his much younger new partner, Chloe, pregnant. Wendy’s over Mike, but suddenly she fears her own daughters will find a new baby much more exciting that their old mum…
A chance encounter…
But when Wendy bumps into Chloe at St Piran’s, it’s clear something is troubling the fragile young woman. Wendy doesn’t want to be sucked into Chloe and Mike’s relationship, but she can’t help worrying that Chloe needs someone to turn to.
A lesson in love.
And when Wendy realizes that Chloe is more fragile than any of them realised, she knows she has to step up. She might not love Mike anymore, but Chloe is about to join their family and Wendy can’t just stand by. Sometimes life is hard, but the easiest lessons are built on a solid foundation of love.
My Sanctuary 