June 5, 2025 – My Sanctuary

Scotch On The Rocks By Elliot Fletcher

When you live on a tiny island, it’s easy to stir up a scandal…

For Callum Macabe, there’s no one better than Juniper Ross. She’s razor-tongued, sarcastic, elusive. And not to mention drop-dead gorgeous.

There’s just one problem: his brother got there first.

And even though Juniper and Alistair split up five years ago, Callum knows he could never break the actual bro code. Or could he?

A Very Italian Wedding By Donna Ashcroft

Escape to the sun-soaked Italian village of Bellemilia, to golden sand and a glittering sea. Can Rose Loveheart break all of her carefully constructed rules for romance, and fall head over heels in love?

When Rose’s best friend Luna calls her to tell her she’s getting married to her holiday fling Marco in Italy, alarm bells, not wedding bells, start ringing. Before she can say arrivederci, Rose is booking her flights, packing her suitcase, and putting one objective at the top of her to-do list: save her friend and stop the wedding.

As she boards the plane, a devastatingly handsome guy makes a beeline for her. He just happens to be Ben Pearson, Marco’s best man, and he’s also an infuriating charmer, who has his sights set on making sure the wedding goes ahead. The two soon find themselves speeding through Italian backstreets towards Bellemilia, and their attraction to each other accelerates even faster than the drivers weaving their way along the cobbled streets. But Rose will not be distracted by delicately handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, or by the tinkling of ice in a glass of Aperol Spritz. And she definitely won’t be distracted by the very handsome Ben…

Falling for Ben is not on Rose’s list, but will the sun on her skin and the gentle breeze caressing the lemon trees give her the encouragement she needs to take a chance on the unknown? Or will a disaster en route to the altar push them further apart?

With their best friends about to tie the knot, can Rose and Ben put their rivalry aside? Or will Rose discover there is happiness for both her friend and herself, if they follow their hearts?

Over The Sea To Skye By Sue Moorcroft

One summer on a beautiful island could change everything…

Valentina Taylor’s life has been upended. With her marriage over, and unsure of what her future holds, she heads to the Isle of Skye for the summer with her young son, Barnaby.

But the journey there sets her on a new path, when she meets Xander Courage on the train – a charming American, running from problems of his own. After sparks fly, they go their separate ways. But on this small island, they’re never far from one another…

Skye offers Valentina the refuge she needs as she whiles away the long summer days at her beachside cottage, enjoying visits from her sisters, Thea and Ezzie. But when bad news from home throws her Scottish idyll into turmoil, Valentina finds herself pulled away from the place – and people – that she loves.

Valentina knows she must confront her heart’s desires – but can she let go of the past and embrace the future she deserves?

He needs her help…
And he wants her love.

Hezekiah Touré cares about two things: looking after his younger brothers and managing the Touré Security Group. To protect his family, he agrees to go into hiding with Celeste Jarrett after a serial killer threat. As a private investigator, Celeste has information Zeke’s family can use. As a woman he tried to love, she’s always been hard to reach. Sharing a safe house might lead to sharing her bed, but can he convince her to trust him? Or will the wounds she suffered in the past drive them apart again?

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My Review

In the final installment of the Touré Security Group series, Zeke Touré, the eldest of the three brothers, faces a death threat after attending a client’s funeral. Meanwhile, private investigator Celeste takes on a case involving a widow who suspects her husband’s death wasn’t a suicide. As Celeste’s investigation unfolds, she discovers a link between her case, Zeke’s client, and the threat against him.

Teaming up with Zeke and his brothers, Celeste works to uncover the truth, navigating a suspenseful case filled with twists and escalating danger. Along the way, Zeke and Celeste grow closer, but their budding relationship is tested by Celeste’s trust issues and Zeke’s protective instincts. Despite a significant setback, they ultimately overcome their challenges, culminating in a heartfelt and promising conclusion for both their romance and the series.

My Rating