June 4, 2025 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- Christmas Bride’s Stand-In Groom By Sophie Pembroke

SOMEONE BORROWED, SOMEONE NEW…?

Conveniently marrying her best friend will give florist Millie the child she craves. Yet when her husband-to-be is called away on business, best man Giles comes to the rescue… Giles doesn’t believe in marriage. He’s learned the hard way that women only want his wealth. But this pre-Christmas rehearsal isn’t real, so he’ll happily step in for practice “I dos.” Trouble is, there’s nothing fake about the connection between this bride and her stand-in groom… With the big day looming, dare they speak now and find forever—together?

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In Christmas Bride’s Stand-In Groom, Charlie and his best friend Millie agree to marry as a practical arrangement—Millie gets the family she longs for, and Charlie ensures his title is passed on. When Charlie travels to Scotland on business, his other best friend, Giles, steps in to help with the wedding planning. Longtime rivals for Charlie’s attention, Giles and Millie find themselves spending more time together, and their initial animosity turns into unexpected romantic sparks. As Millie and Giles fall in love, it becomes clear that Giles is a far better match for Millie than Charlie. This heartwarming story blends the enemies-to-lovers and fake relationship tropes, showcasing emotional depth, strong friendships, and the magic of unexpected love.

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Happy Publication Day – 4 June 2025

Coming Home To Sturcombe Bay By Susanne McCarthy

They were never truly over — and this time love might just get it right.

After ten years of globe-trotting, Cassie Channing returns to Sturcombe Bay to care for her ailing grandmother. Only to find herself face-to-face with Liam Ellis — the man she once loved and left behind.

Liam has moved on since the day Cassie left, or so he tells himself. A devoted single dad and respected vet, he’s built a life without her. But the moment she steps back into the village, old feelings come rushing back.

Liam’s determined to keep his distance — but the spark between them is impossible to ignore. And, as Cassie settles into village life and grows close to his daughter, staying away gets harder.

The more time Cassie and Liam spend together, the more the heat between them intensifies — but so do the unresolved tensions from the past.

With Cassie’s plane ticket booked to leave in six weeks, they both must decide if the love they never really got over is worth a second chance.

Review Card & Book Review – Pregnant Enemy Christmas Bride By Maisey Yates

It’s cold outside…
but they’re playing with fire!

CEO Florence Clare’s relationship with Hades Achelleos is…complicated. By day, her corporate enemy is the devil himself, their rivalry a thing of headline-grabbing legend. By night, they indulge in a clandestine affair. Equally brilliant, equally headstrong, they are one another’s forbidden rebellion…

Hades is fire personified, and Florence has always known their entanglement becoming public would be disastrous. But this Christmas, two little lines threaten to reveal her darkest secret—she’s pregnant. And the paparazzi sense scandal when the Greek tycoon announces his shocking new bride-to-be…

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Florence and Hades have shared an intense, decade-long, purely physical relationship rooted in their intertwined family histories and personal traumas. Both were shaped by their late fathers, rival CEOs who groomed their children to take over their respective companies. Despite their shared history and frequent encounters during business trips and social events, their relationship remained devoid of romance or genuine emotional connection.

Things take a turn when Florence learns Hades is engaged. Furious at his casual attitude toward their arrangement, she confronts him, leading to an angry farewell encounter. Determined to move on, Florence retreats to Lake Como to process her emotions, only to discover she is pregnant with Hades’ child. On the day of his wedding, she informs him and his fiancée, which leads to an unexpected twist—Hades cancels his wedding and marries Florence instead, fulfilling a stipulation in his father’s will.

The second half of the story shifts focus to the emotional growth of both characters. As they navigate their new marriage, they begin to confront their past wounds, open up about their feelings, and develop genuine affection and understanding. Over time, Florence and Hades transform their fractured dynamic into a real partnership, finding healing and love along the way. Their journey ultimately leads to a satisfying happily ever after, despite the rocky start.

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