September 28, 2025 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- How To Win Back A Royal By Justine Lewis

STEP ONE? A HEADLINE-MAKING REUNION!

Rowan’s romance with Princess Isabella came to a crashing halt when he was forced to end their engagement. Now a self-made billionaire, he’s handed a second chance at happily-ever-after…when he spots her sneaking out of an exclusive party—right into the paparazzi’s view! To prevent their photo causing a worldwide scandal, they must work together to avoid it being released. Quickly, they’re reminded of all the reasons they never stopped loving each other. But will they also be reminded of why she shouldn’t wear his ring again?

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This is a delightfully romantic second-chance story packed with royal charm, sizzling chemistry, and heartfelt emotion. When billionaire Rowan crosses paths with his former fiancée, Princess Isabella, sparks fly—and not just because they’re trying to dodge scandal. Their unexpected reunion forces them to confront the unresolved feelings and misunderstandings that tore them apart. What follows is a journey of personal growth, rekindled passion, and learning to fight for love despite royal expectations and public scrutiny.

Isabella is a strong, relatable heroine who learns to assert her desires, while Rowan is both swoon-worthy and emotionally grounded. Their dynamic is electric, and their character arcs feel earned and satisfying.

This is a perfect pick for fans of royal romances, second chances, and stories where love wins out against the odds.

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Happy Publication Day – 28 September 2025

Sorry, Not Sorry By Frances Mensah Williams

Trainee relationship counsellor Delilah is better at breaking couples up than bringing them together. But after one break-up too many, she’s suspended and ordered to get to grips with her own baggage if she hopes to get her job back.

Desperate to prove she’s not the problem, Delilah accepts a challenge from her sister: track down five exes and make amends for dumping them all with no good reason. But when she runs into Noah – the fiancé she left at the altar – her plans take a complicated turn.

While Delilah seeks redemption, her own therapy sessions begin to unearth hidden secrets and painful truths she’s long avoided. But only when she’s forced to confront the trauma of her past does she begin to understand that love means a whole lot more than just saying sorry.

Review Card & Book Review- The Lightkeeper’s Curse By Cassie Miles

With the darkness closing in around them

They’ll risk everything to bring a killer to light

Rookie FBI agent Skylar Gambel and police detective Jake Armstrong both had their lives shaped by the Lightkeeper Murders. Now, twenty years later, a new serial killer called the Shadowkeeper has emerged from foggy obscurity. Are the deaths the work of a new murderer, simply an evolved one…or a curse? Skylar is determined to crack the case, even as she fights her hidden phobias and her attraction to Jake. But when she is kidnapped along with the killer’s next victim, Jake vows to silence the violent slayer once and for all.

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This is a gripping romantic suspense that masterfully blends past trauma with present danger, delivering a twisty, emotionally satisfying story. Cassie Miles weaves a tightly plotted mystery with just the right amount of romance and intrigue.

At its core, the novel explores the long shadow of a tragic murder spree—the Lightkeeper killings—which continues to haunt Skylar, Jake, and a web of others two decades later. When a new murder mirrors those past crimes, old wounds resurface and a chilling copycat emerges, drawing everyone back to the scene of the original trauma.

The story jumps straight into the action, offering a compelling whodunit filled with red herrings and layered characters. Skylar and Jake’s relationship unfolds naturally amid the tension, culminating in a heartwarming conclusion full of hope, love, and new beginnings.

True to the Harlequin Intrigue style, this novel checks every box: suspense, emotional depth, satisfying romance, and a fast-paced plot that keeps the pages turning. A strong addition to the genre and a great pick for fans of second chances and tightly woven mysteries.