Ailie, Sybil and Rua can take care of themselves. But when they form an unexpected friendship, they discover new perspectives on old problems.
Ailie is recently widowed, and struggling. At least she can cut ties with her toxic Italian in-laws. Except her teenage daughter is joining them in Trieste. Should Ailie follow, and confront the family who can’t forgive her?
Sybil has learned to be happy alone. But her younger sister, Tansy, thinks Sybil needs to find a man before it’s too late. And she has the perfect candidate. Can Sybil cope with Tansy interfering – again?
Twice Rua has faced the worst, and twice she’s started over. All that matters now is protecting her daughter. Yet she’s kept the full story from her. Is it time to trust Brontë with the truth?
Mari D’Angelo’s life is complete. Her children are all married. Two grandbabies fill her days, with two more on the way, and her thriving family restaurant is running on autopilot. Not once in the ten years since she’s become a widow has Mari considered another love of her own. Until she sets sail on a singles cruise to placate her recently divorced best friend. Then James comes crashing into Mari’s world.
Charming, witty, and with two daughters of his own, James isn’t looking for love either. But Mari is as irresistible as she is beautiful. As their simmering attraction grows, Mari’s resolve to ignore the spark James has ignited slowly breaks away. She promised her beloved late husband she’d find someone new. Maybe that impossible day has come.
Knowing her protective sons would not approve, Mari chooses to keep the romance a secret. After all, there is no reason for her family to know about James if their relationship doesn’t work out. It’s up to James to prove he can be trusted with the heart of a woman he’s come to cherish. But without her family’s approval, their love doesn’t stand a chance.
This is a heartwarming and humorous conclusion to the beloved D’Angelo family series. This final installment shifts the spotlight to matriarch Mari D’Angelo, who, after ten years of widowhood, has devoted herself to her children and grandchildren, believing her own romantic chapter closed. But when her vivacious friend Rosa convinces her to take a two-week cruise, Mari unexpectedly meets James, a kind, charming man who reawakens her long-dormant sense of passion and possibility.
Bybee writes with tenderness and wit, exploring love later in life with refreshing honesty. Mari’s inner conflict—balancing loyalty to her late husband with a desire for new companionship—is portrayed with empathy and depth. The cruise setting adds warmth and levity, while the reactions of Mari’s close-knit Italian family bring both comedy and emotional truth.
Ultimately, this book is a celebration of second chances, family bonds, and the courage to embrace joy at any age. Bybee delivers a fittingly uplifting finale—romantic, mature, and full of heart.
An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is tough—on the outside. Internally, she’s in crisis mode. She’s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog that’s about to change her life.
Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boy’s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. It’s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well.
As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bond—a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.
This is a quietly powerful, deeply human story about redemption, resilience, and unexpected family. At sixty-two, Addie Finch—a recovering alcoholic and retired cop—works nights as a security guard, haunted by her past but determined to stay sober and steady. When she encounters Jonathan, a homeless teen escaping violence, an unlikely bond forms between two lost souls seeking safety and purpose. Their connection, first born of compassion, grows into mutual healing as they face trauma, guilt, and the ghosts of their histories together.
Hyde’s storytelling is compassionate yet unflinching, weaving tough realities—addiction, homelessness, assault—into a narrative that ultimately uplifts rather than crushes. Addie’s introspective “life inventory” offers emotional depth and insight into the long shadows of regret and recovery. Jonathan’s quiet strength and kindness balance her struggles beautifully.
Handled with tenderness and moral clarity, this novel explores found family, forgiveness, and the fragile grace that emerges when broken people help each other heal. It’s moving, reflective, and quintessentially Catherine Ryan Hyde—heartache transformed into hope.
When Rowan Bellamy’s marriage collapses in spectacular style, she retreats with her two children, Bella and Theo, to the last place she ever wanted to return—her windswept Cornish hometown of Port Agnes. Taking the headteacher role at the local primary school is the easy part. Facing village gossip, curious neighbours, and old flames? Not so much.
Especially when one of those flames turns out to be Nathan Lark — the boy who broke her heart and the man who now has a reputation as bruised as her own. With his young nephew Leo a pupil in Rowan’s school, she and Nathan are thrown into each other’s lives once more. And whether she likes it or not, the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore.
As salty sea air begins to soothe old wounds and Port Agnes slowly feels like home again, Rowan must decide if she’s brave enough to let go of the past and open her heart one more time.
Set against the windswept beauty of Port Agnes, this book delivers a heartfelt story about resilience, small-town gossip, and second chances. Jo Bartlett captures the claustrophobic charm of a close-knit community where everyone knows your business — and your secrets.
Rowan’s move to Port Agnes after discovering her husband’s affair is both painful and brave. Her ex, a minister with a judgmental father, hides behind respectability, forcing Rowan to shoulder the shame of their marriage breakdown. It’s frustrating but realistic, and Bartlett handles it with compassion and insight.
Nathan’s return to town after a prison sentence adds another layer of redemption to the story. His bond with his nephew Leo, who has Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, brings warmth and depth, shining a light on how illness affects families and relationships.
Rowan and Nathan’s second-chance romance feels tender and earned, and the wider Port Agnes community sets the stage perfectly for future books. A moving, uplifting read about healing, honesty, and finding peace after heartbreak.
Fame put her in the spotlight. It also put her in danger.
He was hired to keep her safe. Falling for her wasn’t part of the job.
Harper Lane didn’t chase fame—but when her music caught the right ears, a reality TV stage turned into sold-out shows and a life lived under a spotlight. Now, with a tour on the horizon and her star rising fast, the pressure is enough without a stalker tracking her every move.
Enter Rett Cross: former military, now elite private security. His mission is simple—keep Harper safe. But the more time they spend together, the more complicated it gets. She’s all light and heart. He’s no-nonsense and control. And neither of them is prepared for what’s building between them.
As the tour heats up and the threats close in, their connection deepens—and so do the risks. Because loving Harper doesn’t just mean lowering his guard. It means learning what it really takes to protect someone when the danger hits close to home.
Little Miss Petty By Sally Kilpatrick
When Stella Stark discovers that her boyfriend is cheating, she also discovers that thirty-nine isn’t too old for petty revenge. Can we say…glitter bomb? She’s lost both her job and her home—why not broaden her professional horizons as Little Miss Petty, helping wronged women achieve karmic justice? Frankly, the demand is too great to ignore.
New friends rally around her: Havisham, a bar owner with a soft spot under her gruff exterior, and Salcedo, a college student with marketing savvy. There’s just one hiccup: Getting revenge on the cheating soon-to-be ex-husband of her best-paying client is supposed to be easy. After all, he’s her neighbor. But something isn’t adding up. Malone is not only intriguingly handsome. He’s also a good listener, sympathetic, and adores kittens. He may look like the ex, but he isn’t acting like him. And how can Stella, a woman on the rebound, be even remotely tempted by the pizza-with-benefits relationship he suggests? That would be so bad for business.
There’s so much for Stella to learn—about karma, the charmer across the breezeway she’s falling for, and most importantly, herself. Love, revenge, and second chances—they all come with a little risk. And a twist.
Love Grows Wild By Winter Renshaw
Wren Jensen thought she had it all—until she was left at the altar and left with nothing but writer’s block. Out of options, she packs up her five-year-old son and heads back to her hometown of Colton Valley, hoping the quiet countryside will inspire her again.
Hunter McCrae wanted that property for himself. The last thing the grumpy farmer expected was a single mom moving in next door—or how much she’d unsettle his carefully guarded solitude.
Wren isn’t looking for love. Hunter isn’t looking for neighbors. But with every stolen glance and shared moment, the walls they’ve built start to crack.
She’s haunted by heartbreak. He’s married to his solitude. Neither is ready to risk it all.
But sometimes love doesn’t follow rules. It grows wild, right where it’s not supposed to.
Fallen Hero By Riley Edwards
Former Navy SEAL Mason Hughes locked his heart away years ago after devastating betrayal. Now his iron control serves him well on dangerous missions…until a high-stakes operation in Dubai brings him face to face with the enigmatic Calista Ventura.
Calista is on a mission for vengeance, and the last thing she needs is the tempting distraction of the infuriating yet irresistible Mason. But when their missions become dangerously entangled, she finds herself relying on his lethal skills to stay alive.
As they work to expose an international trafficking ring, the heat between them becomes impossible to deny. Mason’s protective instincts war with Calista’s need to handle things alone. But in a world of deadly secrets and powerful enemies, trusting the wrong person could be fatal.
When Calista’s past catches up with them both, they’ll have to decide if the chance at love is worth risking everything they’ve fought to protect.
Where We Belong By Savannah Carlisle
Chloe Beckett has always believed in the magic of community. Raised on Big Dune Island, Chloe found her place in the kitchen of her grandmother’s coastal home, where neighbors became family and stories were passed down over cups of coffee.
Years later, Island Coffee isn’t just a café. It’s the heart of Main Street. Locals gather beneath its string lights, with mismatched china, sharing morning rituals and lifelong memories. After years of living in her famous brother’s shadow, Chloe is stepping into the spotlight—competing on a reality TV show for a prize that could expand her café’s legacy to the next town over.
However, the competition is fierce with social media superstars and slick MBAs. Chloe knows exactly who she should ask for help—Michael Russo, a New York real estate investor whose world revolves around profits and projections. Her crush on him has gone unnoticed for years, and this is the perfect excuse to spend more time with him. But it’s Chloe who begins to rewrite everything he thought he knew about success.
Will competing for her dreams finally help Chloe transform from the little sister who needed help into the woman who can stand on her own, both in the eyes of her family and Michael?
She’s the cheerleader. He’s the star player. One problem: their contracts.
For Serenity Harper, paying off her father’s massive gambling debt means working a job as a late-night dancer in a sleazy dive bar. But achieving her dream of becoming a cheerleader for the Canyon football team, she must hide her double life from her new employers.
But when Serenity catches the attention of the newest Canyon star player, golden-boy Jake Walsh, while out shopping – sparks instantly fly.
But their contracts have a very specific clause: no fraternizing with the players or cheerleaders. As the pair struggle to stay away from each other, will Serenity’s other secrets come to light, and will Jake lose his perfect player image…?
This is a contemporary sports romance that explores a forbidden relationship between Jake, a young NFL rookie, and Serenity, a dedicated cheerleader for his team. Their connection begins with an unexpected grocery store encounter and grows stronger despite a professional rule prohibiting relationships between players and cheerleaders. The secrecy surrounding their romance adds tension and tenderness, and Jake’s caring nature—especially in his interactions with his younger sister, River—adds depth to his character.
The story includes heartfelt moments and emotional exchanges, though some aspects may feel less authentic, such as the limited football detail and the use of British spellings in an American setting. Discussions about relationships and intimacy recur throughout the book, which may not appeal to all readers. Additionally, certain plot elements—coercion, intimidation, and scenes set in a strip club—may require content warnings.
Overall, Off Limits offers a sweet, secretive love story with elements of risk and devotion. It’s a light, emotional read for those who enjoy romance centered on breaking rules for love.
A dead husband. A missing wife. Will they find her in time?
Romy Kaplan has vanished from her home.
Or has she?
When Romy begins posting on her social media accounts asking everyone to stop looking for her, the police are certain she is safe. But Romy’s nearest and dearest are far from convinced.
Her husband died in the bath under inconclusive circumstances six weeks ago. And Romy would never disappear without telling someone where she is going.
As true crime podcast host, Cristy Ward, picks up Romy’s case… she has the whole world asking…
This is a gripping, timely mystery that blends emotional depth with modern-day intrigue. When Romy Kaplan suddenly vanishes—her phone unanswered and her social media active—her terminally ill friend Beth grows desperate. Beth’s daughter, Layla, turns to the Hindsight podcast team—Cristy, Connor, and Clove—for help. Through Cristy’s perspective, the investigation unravels secrets, lies, and a chilling conspiracy tied to cybercrime and AI manipulation.
Lewis’s storytelling is sharp and immersive, balancing tension with heartfelt character moments. Cristy, in particular, stands out as a determined and empathetic lead whose own story adds texture and realism. The podcast format offers a fresh narrative device, revealing clues and emotional insights naturally. With smooth prose, brisk pacing, and clever twists, the book keeps readers engaged throughout.
While Romy’s character occasionally feels too idealized, the mystery’s momentum and the timely themes make up for it. Never Look Back is an absorbing, contemporary thriller about friendship, truth, and the dark side of technology.
Tess Hughes thought she’d traded in small-town gossip for the bright lights of Los Angeles. But when her estranged uncle leaves her a gift shop in Danville Falls, she’s forced back to the town she couldn’t wait to escape, and into the heart of everything she left behind.
Moving home at forty-five isn’t exactly a dream come true. Sharing her old bedroom with memories of her teenage years is hard enough, and running into Will Sampson makes it harder still. The boy who once overlooked her is now a divorced contractor with a steady business, a quick smile, and an undeniable pull she never expected.
When Tess hires Will to renovate her shop, their working relationship sparks into something neither of them can ignore. Late-night talks turn into stolen kisses, and soon Tess begins to wonder if home might be more than a place she left behind. But Will has no plans to leave Danville Falls, and Tess still believes her life is waiting in California.
As family tensions rise, an old rivalry stirs up trouble, and her new business comes under threat, Tess must choose between the future she always imagined and the love that could change everything.
This book marks a charming start to Campbell Linden’s new series and introduces readers to Tess and Will’s heartfelt journey. Tess, now 45, thought she’d left her small hometown—and its endless gossip—behind for good when she moved to Los Angeles. But life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged uncle leaves her a local gift shop, drawing her back to the very place she once fled. Determined to give the shop new life, she hires Will and his friends, who run a contracting business in town. What begins as a professional arrangement soon blossoms into a slow-burning connection filled with warmth, tension, and humor.
Linden beautifully captures the push and pull of returning home, the vulnerability of starting over, and the tender hope of finding love again later in life. With witty banter, relatable characters, and a perfect blend of emotion and charm, this small-town romance celebrates resilience, second chances, and rediscovering where you truly belong. A delightful and uplifting read that leaves you eager for the next in the series.
The new heir isn’t the only thing causing a stir at Highland Hall…
After an unexpected twist in Fergus’s will, Rebecca Barker is still reeling. Duncan MacDuffrey, the ruggedly handsome groundskeeper-turned-heir, is now officially the new laird of Highland Hall. And just as shocking? The slow-burn romance they thought had fizzled out seems to be rekindling.
But not everyone is celebrating. Kieron, Fergus’s great-nephew and longtime rival for the estate, is furious. Convinced the title and the land should have been his, he will not let anything – or anyone – stand in his way.
And somehow, Bex seems to be his number one target. Between handling estate paperwork, dodging village whispers and trying not to get too in her head about her relationship with Duncan, she already has more than enough on her plate.
Is love enough to weather this Highland storm? Or will Bex lose more than her heart this time?
At 64, Meg Foster is ready to paint outside the lines
Newly divorced from overbearing husband Malcom and with only reruns of Bergerac and an irascible black cat called Ivan for company, Meg decides it’s time to add a little colour back into her life. So when she spots a flyer for a local art class at the Lower Begley community centre, she grabs a brush — despite her only painting experience being a half-hearted coat of magnolia in the downstairs loo.
Surrounded by a motley crew of charming amateur artists, Meg slowly begins to rediscover her spark with the help of the other old girls…and the only male in the group Dennis. And when someone suggests a painting holiday to sun-soaked Santorini, Meg doesn’t hesitate to sign up. Whitewashed walls, turquoise seas and possibly even a Grecian god or two? Yes please!
As the sun sets over the Aegean, Meg starts to realise that life — like art — is all about perspective. Could this trip be more than just a wash of watercolour fun? Could friendship, freedom and a second-chance romance be just a sketch away?
This book promises sun, laughter, and second chances under the Santorini sky—but while the premise is charming, the execution feels surprisingly shallow. The story follows 64-year-old Meg, a lonely divorcée who impulsively accepts a week-long trip to Greece from a near-stranger she meets at an art class. It’s a fun idea, but the leap from awkward introduction to idyllic getaway happens so abruptly that it strains believability.
Once in Greece, Meg’s personal journey of rediscovery feels glossed over, replaced by polite chatter and a steady stream of “marvellous” moments. The supporting cast remains paper-thin, their conversations light but forgettable. Only in brief flashes—like Meg’s witty reflections on ageing and independence—does the story gain warmth and authenticity.
Still, Old Girls Go Greek has its place: it’s an easy, escapist summer read, perfect for readers wanting sunshine and simple smiles rather than emotional depth. If you’re after breezy comfort rather than realism or nuance, this lighthearted holiday tale will do nicely.
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