February 18, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- The Accidental Rewrite By Milly Johnson

What if it was possible to start over again? To leave everything behind, forget all that went before, and live the life you’d always dreamed of?

Polly Potter is losing the plot of her life. At work, her jerk of a boss is making her days unbearable. At home, she’s trapped in an unappreciated relationship with a man-child of a partner. She’s left completely drained by always putting others first. Amid this chaos, Polly finds solace in one place: the pages of her novel, where she shapes the world of the fearless and triumphant Sabrina Anderson, a character who embodies everything Polly wishes she could be. And thus a plan is born: Polly Potter is going to stop writing the life she wants and start living it.

Just as she makes her move–quitting her job, leaving her partner, and embarking on a road trip to start over–fate turns everything upside down. A wild turn of events leaves her far from home along the Yorkshire coast, in the hospital, waking up from a concussion, believing her name is Sabrina Anderson. She doesn’t know where she’s come from, but she feels she could heal in that seaside town, with the fresh air, seagulls, and a few kind strangers who take her into their lives. And into the heart of their joyful, boisterous Italian family restaurant–run by Teddy, the warmhearted son of her new landlady. When the restaurant is threatened, she knows she has the skills to help–and as her memory slowly returns, she must choose between Sabrina’s life or Polly’s. With her identity in question, Polly wonders: what if this new life could truly be hers? What if she could rewrite her story with a happier ending?

About The Author

My Review

This is another heartwarming, witty, and uplifting tale from Milly Johnson, brimming with her trademark warmth and humor. At its heart is Polly Potter, a woman stuck in a stagnant relationship with Chris, whose affections have strayed and whose indifference has chipped away at her confidence. Professionally, things aren’t much better—after the death of her mentor, Polly’s new boss shamelessly steals her ideas, leaving her desperate for an outlet.

That outlet arrives in the form of a creative writing class, where Polly creates Sabrina—a bold, confident, and feisty version of herself who embodies everything she wishes she could be. But life takes an unexpected twist when Polly suddenly becomes Sabrina, with no memory of her past life, landing in a seaside town where she is taken in by the generous Marielle. What follows is a charming, layered exploration of identity, reinvention, and second chances.

Packed with colorful characters, quirky humor (the local paper’s hilarious typos are a delight), and emotional depth, this novel is both entertaining and empowering. Milly Johnson once again delivers a story that feels like a warm hug with a dash of mischief.

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Happy Publication Day – 18 February 2026

Breaking His Boundaries By VH Nicolson

Elijah: she’s an obsession I can’t control.

I thrive on order. Precision. Control. Organising Hart Law’s staff event this year is a disruption I do not need. Especially if it means working closely with Sapphire Feelgood. Event organiser and sunshine in human form. She’s bright, bubbly, and allergic to the word no. We clash instantly—her enthusiasm grates, her ideas overwhelm, and her smile… distracts far more than it should.

I don’t do chaos. Or temptation. But Sapphire is both and she knows just how to push my polished buttons and dismantle my boundaries…Sapphire: I want to know every part of him.

Eli Hart may be beautiful, but he’s also the grumpiest man I’ve ever met. He challenges everything—my ideas, my optimism, my patience. But somewhere between the tension and the teasing, I start seeing the real man beneath the perfect suits, but I know he’s still hiding secrets. He pushes me away. I push right back. It becomes our game. Every moment together sparks hotter than the last.

And the more he tries to hold the line, the more I want to be the one who finally makes him cross it…

Review Card & Book Review- Tracing Her Stolen Identity By Katie Mettner

Hunting the enemy who erased her identity

plunges them into a fight for their lives

Skylar Sullivan no longer exists. The obliteration of her identity is only the first step in a diabolical plan to frame the artist for crimes she couldn’t have physically committed from her wheelchair. Turning to the one person she can trust brings back memories of a night fourteen years ago when Sky lost the boy she loved. Reece Palmer failed Sky once. When he vows to protect her with his life in a way he couldn’t in the past, the cybersecurity expert must take down a mortal threat before a cold-blooded avenger makes Sky disappear forever.

About The Author

My Review

This is a compelling blend of romantic suspense, emotional depth, and personal resilience. Skylar, an artist whose life changed forever after a cheerleading accident left her in a wheelchair, has spent fourteen years building a new normal. Returning home from a retreat, she discovers her identity has been stolen and erased, plunging her into danger. With threats looming and nowhere else to turn, she seeks help from Reece Palmer, her childhood best friend and the one man she’s always trusted.

Mettner crafts Reece as a hero worth swooning over—steadfast, respectful, and deeply admiring of Skylar not despite her circumstances, but because of who she is. Their romance simmers with both chemistry and tenderness, placing emphasis on emotional connection rather than just physical attraction. The suspense plot is tightly woven with twists that keep the reader guessing, while the themes of forgiveness, self-acceptance, and renewal lend heartfelt resonance.