April 14, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- Dead Set On You By Lexi Alexander

As workaholic Evie Pope nears thirty, she’s determined to slow down and start enjoying the “life” part of work-life balance. With a major promotion—and the financial security that comes with it—on the horizon, she might finally have her chance. But when she wakes up as a spirit in her work rival’s apartment and learns her body is stuck in a coma, her plans are officially DOA.

Being a spirit is bad enough. Discovering that Rafael Vela—the man who used to be her friend and is now her biggest rival—is the only person who can help her? It’s a special kind of purgatory. In no position to negotiate, she strikes a desperate deal: He gets the promotion if he helps reunite Evie’s spirit with her body.

As they begin to spend more time together, Evie discovers there’s more to Rafael than his bedroom eyes and his hey-there dimpled smile. With only a week until Evie’s body is transferred to long-term care and out of Rafael’s reach, Evie must choose between trusting the man who betrayed her years ago and figuring things out the way she’s always done it: alone.

This contemporary romance with a paranormal twist blends heated banter, old grudges, and unfinished business, perfect for anyone who believes in second chances.

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This is a wonderfully fresh and playful romance that blends workplace tension, paranormal chaos, and heartfelt emotion into one addictive story. From the moment Evie wakes up as a spirit trapped in her rival Rafael’s apartment, the book hooks you with its originality and charm. What could have felt gimmicky instead becomes a clever setup for a story full of banter, vulnerability, and unexpected connection.

Evie is an instantly likable heroine—driven, fiery, and fiercely independent—while Rafael strikes the perfect balance between infuriating and irresistible. Their shared history adds delicious friction to every interaction, and watching their animosity slowly melt into something softer is incredibly satisfying. The forced proximity and teamwork lead to standout scenes that highlight their chemistry and deepen their emotional bond.

What really works is how the story mixes humor with genuine stakes. Evie’s race to reclaim her body adds urgency, but the tone remains warm and engaging throughout. The paranormal twist never overshadows the romance; instead, it amplifies the tension and growth between the characters.

Overall, this is a fun, romantic, and unexpectedly heartfelt read that keeps you smiling—and turning pages.

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Happy Publication Day – 14 April 2026

More Than Friends By Denise Hunter

Jenna Greene just ended things with her boyfriend . . . which also ended her career. (That’s the risk a girl takes when her boyfriend doubles as her boss.) With no income and no job prospects in sight, Jenna is forced to return to her mother’s house on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to figure out what’s next. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Jenna’s widowed mother has just returned from a cruise–with a brand-new boyfriend in tow. But there’s something off about the guy. His story doesn’t quite add up, and he keeps sneaking off to make suspicious phone calls and borrowing money from her too-trusting mother.

In search of some investigative help, Jenna turns to her childhood BFF, Tyson Parker, who lives and works in town. Still reeling from his wife’s infidelity, Tyson is doing his best to heal from the pain of divorce. He’s made a name for himself on the island as a volunteer firefighter and one of the much-admired saltwater cowboys who looks after Chincoteague’s wild ponies. Oh, and he turned out to be more than a tiny bit attractive–besides being almost-too-good-to-be-true sweet and caring.

Growing up, the uber-competitive Jenna was always accepted as one of the guys. But things have changed between her and Tyson, and he’s now looking at her through new eyes. Jenna suddenly feels like a leading lady on a movie set–only with way less composure.

But Jenna also has old wounds that make these new feelings seem fraught with peril. Is she willing to open her heart and see where love might lead? Or will she let her hesitant heart hold her back?

How Not To Fall In Love By Karla Sorensen

A bad-boy NFL star meets his match in a feisty single mom with this sweet, steamy, and emotional novel about second chances and breaking the rules of romance.

Raising my ten-year-old son, running an animal rescue, and caring for my grandfather leaves zero time for complications, let alone cocky athletes who get under my skin. Too bad the universe didn’t get the memo.

Because a big complication just crashed into my life—literally—in the form of towering NFL quarterback Archer Evans, sentenced to community service at my shelter after a scandal. Despite his mistakes, I try not to judge. He’s got demons of his own, and even though he’s made it perfectly clear he wants me, the last thing he needs is a wary single mom seeing the vulnerable man beneath the muscles and the attitude.

Though I’ll admit, I’m tempted to look.

Not that I’d cave. With his notoriety, Archer would never make it past date two of my eight-date rule. I want simple. Safe. He’s too successful. Too arrogant. Too everything. The definition of complicated.

But as the walls around Archer start to crumble, so do mine. And this complication feels suspiciously like love.

I made the rules. Maybe it’s time I broke them.

Review Card & Book Review – The Lighthouse At The Cove By Amy Clipston

Sometimes the road home isn’t on a map.

After a painful breakup and a stalled career, journalist Kaiah Ross sets out on a reporting road trip down the East Coast, hoping the miles will help her find her way again. But when car trouble strands her in the postcard-perfect town of Coral Cove, she’s forced to stop running–and unexpectedly finds herself drawn into a life that feels like something out of a dream.

Reid Turner has spent years putting others first–his career as a firefighter, his spirited young daughter, Piper, and the small town he’s always called home. The last thing he’s looking for is a relationship. But from the moment Kaiah arrives, her kindness, warmth, and quiet strength stir something in him he thought was long buried.

When Kaiah agrees to help promote the town’s annual “Light the Dark” Festival–a celebration meant to save Coral Cove’s historic lighthouse–what begins as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something more. Late nights of planning under string lights, shared laughter over coffee, and quiet, heartfelt moments with Piper begin to weave Kaiah into the fabric of Reid’s life . . . and into his heart.

But just as love begins to blossom, Kaiah is faced with an offer that could relaunch her career and take her far from Coral Cove. Now, she’s forced to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the unexpected love that’s given her a glimpse of home.

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My Review

This is a warm, feel-good romance that captures all the charm of a Hallmark movie while still offering genuine emotional depth. The story follows Kaiah, who lands unexpectedly in Coral Cove when her car breaks down. What begins as an inconvenient detour quickly becomes something more meaningful as the town embraces her and firefighter Reid—along with his sweet daughter, Piper—offers her a temporary place to stay.

As delays keep her in town, Kaiah throws herself into helping with the “Light the Dark” Festival, using her journalism and marketing background to boost the community’s efforts to save the school and the lighthouse. Through these moments, she grows closer to Reid, his family, and the town she never expected to love. But when career opportunities arise that could take her far from Coral Cove, Kaiah faces a heartfelt choice: pursue the dream she’s always wanted or embrace the unexpected life—and love—she’s found.

With tender themes of healing, hope, and new beginnings, this sweet, cozy romance delivers charm, heart, and a setting that feels wonderfully alive.

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