September 19, 2025 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review – Royal Bride Demand By LaQuette

His marriage decree…
comes with a crown!

To take over the throne from his ailing father, Prince Jasiri Adébísí needs a bride, fast. The plan? Marry Reigna Devereaux, the woman who got away. The hitch? She has no clue he’s heir to the island kingdom of Nyeusi…

Reigna doesn’t know what’s more astonishing, Jasiri’s royal secret or his wedding demand. But when he offers Reigna her beloved childhood home, she doesn’t hesitate to say “I do.” She still doesn’t feel ready to relinquish her hard-won independence…yet as Jasiri’s chosen queen, there’s nothing to stop her from surrendering to their scorching chemistry!

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My Review

Reigna Devereaux, a strong, independent businesswoman, is stunned to learn she must share her late uncle’s home with ex-boyfriend Jasiri Adebsi. Though neither is thrilled, Jasiri sees an opportunity—he needs a wife to save his country, and Reigna fits the role.

As they confront past wounds and rekindled feelings, Reigna holds her ground while Jasiri balances royal duty with unexpected vulnerability. The romance is slow-burn, with light spice and occasional sparks, though the pacing lags at times.

Still, the story shines in its emotional depth, royal stakes, and powerful female lead. Reigna’s twin, Regina, hints at even more drama in future books. A solid, heartfelt start to a promising series. This royal romance is a blend of second-chance love, enemies-to-lovers tension, and political intrigue.

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Happy Publication Day – 19 September 2025

Christmas For The Village Midwife By Tilly Tennant

Christmas has crept up on village midwife, Zoe Padbury. The little village of Thimblebury is having a baby boom and suddenly there’s only a week to go. She had visions of magic moments beneath the mistletoe with her new boyfriend, Alex, but with all the babies being born and her grumpy new boss at the surgery, their first Christmas together isn’t quite going to plan.

Still, Zoe feels happier and more in love than ever before, and when her old friend, Georgia, moves to the village, it feels like the icing on her Christmas cake. Georgia’s own baby is due at any minute, and Zoe is determined to give her the love and attention she gives all her expectant mums. But when she pays Georgia a home visit, she can’t shake the feeling that she is hiding something…

Zoe is determined to find out what’s wrong, even though Alex thinks she shouldn’t interfere. Zoe needs to put her old friend first, but Alex’s behaviour is reminding her that there is still so much she doesn’t know about him… As long-held secrets unravel, will Zoe and Alex be able to keep their own festive magic alive?

Review Card & Book Review- Their Surprise Reunion By Shelley Shepard Gray

Friendship can turn to more…

When you least expect it!

Kayla Harding knew she’d reached rock bottom when she forced herself to walk through the front doors of Loaves of Love, the food bank in Medina, Ohio, one Saturday morning. Happily, what she finds there is a loving community of people who offer her not just food, but friendship and hope. She also finds Sean Copeland, a former crush, father to six-year-old Jackson and small-town football coach, who volunteers at the food bank. But Kayla is still reeling from her divorce, and Sean is a recent widower. Can they find it in their hearts to fall in love again?

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My Review

This is a sweet, feel-good second-chance romance with a touch of real-world struggle and a whole lot of heart. The book weaves together the quiet strength of a woman rebuilding her life and the compassion of a widower trying to move forward—all set against the cozy, community-driven backdrop of a small-town food bank called Loaves of Love.

Kayla, once a shy choir girl, is picking up the pieces after a painful divorce that left her emotionally and financially drained. Sean, a former high school football player and now a widowed father, finds comfort and purpose in his Saturday volunteer shifts baking bread for those in need. Their reconnection over flour, kneading, and quiet conversation is both charming and believable, and their chemistry grows organically from friendship into something deeper.

The emotional tone is warm, hopeful, and clean—Kayla’s pride and quiet resilience, paired with Sean’s genuine kindness, make them easy to root for. That said, there are a couple of small quibbles: the financial realism of Kayla’s new job as a paraprofessional doesn’t quite ring true, and her emotional vulnerability never fully opens up “on page,” even by the end. Still, these don’t overshadow the overall charm of the story.

In short, this is a heartfelt, fluffy read that celebrates new beginnings, kindness, and quiet romance.

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