June 2026 – My Sanctuary

Happy Publication Day – 30 June 2026

Fortunes Surprise Reunion By Teri Wilson

Could her return to Emerald Ridge…
Be her newfound Fortune?

Movie star Susannah Simmons had it all—until tragedy turned her world upside down. What better place to seek solace than Emerald Ridge, where she’d even found her first love? Susannah had mesmerized Oliver Fortune Dunhill years before. But he’d never expected a chance to rekindle romance with a woman as luminous in person as she was on the silver screen. Oliver’s already reeling with the newfound discovery that he’s a Fortune—with five siblings he’d never met! A second chance with Susannah? Might just be how the starry-eyed boy he once was becomes the man she deserves…

His Fourth Of July Blessing By Lee Tobin McClain

Becoming a guardian
won’t be his only challenge this summer…

Organizing his hometown’s Fourth of July celebration was not part of combat veteran Emilio Mancini’s plan for the summer. But as he and his nieces settle into the family guesthouse of his childhood friend Kitty MacIntyre, he can’t turn down her request. As the single mom helps him figure out how to be a parent to the girls, Kitty’s unaware that the fireworks display she has her heart set on could trigger Emilio’s PTSD. But as their connection deepens and the event draws near, Kitty discovers the truth. Together, they must create a new kind of celebration for the town—one that just might spark something brighter than fireworks…

Princess Bride With Benefits By Bella Mason

Claiming Her Highness’s hand…
Will set them both alight!

Ten years ago, Princess Gisele Bettencourt chose to go into hiding rather than endure an unwanted wedding. Now, intoxicatingly handsome billionaire Emilien Montagne shatters her sanctuary with a shocking proposal: He’ll reunite her and her siblings, if she marries him!

After the royal family destroyed his father, Emilien built a fortitude against weaknesses—especially love. He’ll destroy the crown with the power that claiming Gisele affords him. Until on their honeymoon, convenience gives way to red-hot benefits! But this unexpected connection could unravel more than just his plans for revenge…

One Bed Between Rivals By Joss Wood

Two rivals, one bed, no turning back!

Taught strict self-reliance from a young age, travel writer Thea revels in the luxurious solitude of reviewing private resorts. Until an assignment in the idyllic Seychelles is clouded by the appearance of Farrell, the college nemesis who still heats her blood… The billionaire hotelier may always get what he wants, but he won’t have Thea! Only factor in a tropical storm, Farrell’s gale-force charisma and one bed between them, and her resolution is in danger of being swept away…

The Rancher’s Vow By Alexis Morgan

A curveball…

Or a fresh new start?

Some guys never leave their hometown. Professional baseball player Trace Calland couldn’t wait to escape Dunbar, Washington—only now he’s back, with a damaged shoulder and his ballplaying career on the line. Trace is hoping his new physical therapist, Avery Unger, might be just what he needs. No coddling. No fangirling. Just professional care. Which is proving to be a problem now that something is sparking between them, because Trace needs to focus on healing and getting back to his team. And while Trace’s old dream may be in danger of being over, something—or rather someone, namely the talented, beautiful Avery—might take its place.

Review Card & Book Review- Undeniable By Mary Sue Jackson

CAL
Small towns were never part of the plan—too quiet, too close, too permanent.I stick to the rodeo circuit. Fast rides, faster exits. No roots. No ghosts. But Poplar Springs? It hits different.

I roll in to promote a local event and end up staring into a past that isn’t mine. Seems I’m the dead ringer of a man this town buried. A man Amy loved. She looks at me like I’ve torn something wide open. And I feel it too—the pull, the guilt, the heat I’ve got no business feeling.

I tell myself to walk. But then I learn I’ve got ties here. Blood. A nephew who doesn’t remember his dad. And for the first time, I wonder if I’ve been running from the wrong things. So I do what I’ve always done.I leave.

…Or at least, I try.

AMY
He’s not Luke. I know that. But the way he walks, the way he looks at me—it hurts just the same.I should shut the door, tell him to go.

Instead, I watch him reach for my son with a tenderness he doesn’t show anyone else.He says he’s just passing through.But I see the pain he doesn’t speak, the way he holds my son like a promise he never made.
And if he walks away, I don’t know how to carry both goodbyes.

About The Author

My Review

This is about Amy, a widow still grieving four years after her husband Luke’s death, whose world tilts when she meets Cal—a man who looks exactly like her late husband. In this book, what begins as a shocking resemblance soon unravels into a deeper revelation: Cal, adopted at birth, is actually Luke’s older brother.

As Amy and Cal work together to organize a local rodeo, their shared responsibilities slowly evolve into friendship and then something far more complicated. The attraction between them is tender yet fraught with guilt. Amy wrestles with the fear that loving Cal might look like she’s trying to replace Luke, while Cal struggles with stepping into a family he never knew he had.

What makes the story compelling is the emotional nuance. Though Cal shares Luke’s face, he is his own man—gentle, patient, and emotionally open in ways that set him apart. The small-town setting enhances the tension, where opinions travel fast and judgment lingers.

Heartfelt and thought-provoking, this romance explores grief, identity, and the courage it takes to choose happiness again—even when it feels forbidden.

Grief romance

Lookalike love interest

Forbidden love

Small-town secrets

My Rating

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Review Card & Book Review- Love’s Match By Judith Keim

It takes more than love to make a match…

After clashing with the principal of the middle-grade school where she teaches, Hazel Belmont is happy to accept the offer of a job at the town’s new sports center, owned by Ross Roberts and Mike Dawson, a tennis pro who’s semi-retired and teaches tennis at the center. When Hazel notices a young boy named Jed hanging around the tennis courts, she befriends him, and she and Mike discover that he has real talent. They speak to his foster mother and get her approval for Jed to continue free lessons. Hazel is forced to lie to her mother about having a boyfriend, Mike, to keep from meeting a young man at home. Mike agrees to go along with the idea. She and Mike arrange to foster Jed when his family has to move out of state, and discover that love can make more than one match.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Hazel Belmont, a warm-hearted third-grade teacher who finds herself unexpectedly starting over in the charming lakeside town of Lilac Lake. In this book, Hazel’s teaching contract isn’t renewed by her critical principal, Nolan Deere, leaving her disappointed but quietly hopeful for something better.

Encouraged by her close-knit circle of friends—familiar faces from the beloved Lilac Lake world—Hazel applies for a position at the town’s new Sports Center. What begins as a professional pivot soon becomes a journey of rediscovery. Her creativity, kindness, and natural leadership breathe life into the facility, proving that her talents extend far beyond the classroom.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lilac Lake, the novel celebrates friendship, resilience, and second chances. Tennis matches, community gatherings, and heartfelt conversations create a gentle rhythm that feels comforting and sincere. As Hazel regains confidence and opens her heart to new possibilities, romance blooms naturally and sweetly.

Uplifting and wholesome, this installment delivers small-town charm, supportive friendships, and a tender reminder that sometimes life’s detours lead exactly where we’re meant to be.

Small-Town Romance

Second Chances at Life and Love

Friends-to-Lovers

Fresh Start

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Review Card & Book Review- Sunk In Love By Heather McBreen

Roslyn and Liam are the perfect couple. Through every up and down, every milestone – from Liam’s residency to the publication of Roslyn’s debut romance – they’ve been each other’s rock. Until now.

Nine years in, and blindsided by the untimely death of Roslyn’s mom, they’re now navigating the final wave in their marriage: divorce.

Heartbroken and unsure how to tell her family, Roslyn keeps the impending split to herself. But when her grandparents ask if Liam can officiate their vow renewal ceremony aboard a Hawaiian cruise during their annual family holiday, Roslyn needs to tell the truth or figure out a way to keep her secret.

A week trapped at sea with her ex isn’t ideal, but neither Roslyn nor Liam want to rock the boat, so they concoct a plan – they’ll fake it. After five years of marriage, it can’t be that hard to pretend, right?

But with reality and make believe starting to blur, and old feelings beginning to resurface that can’t be ignored, Roslyn and Liam must decide whether it’s sink or swim for their marriage.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about a married couple, Roslyn and Liam, standing at the edge of divorce after five years of love, ambition, and devastating loss. In this book, their story unfolds through dual timelines, revisiting the spark-filled beginnings of their romance while exposing the grief that slowly drove them apart.

Roslyn, who left medical school to pursue writing, has always battled fears of instability and heartbreak, shaped by her unconventional upbringing. Liam, steady and devoted, seemed like her safe harbor—until tragedy reshaped their marriage. When her grandparents’ vow renewal cruise forces them to pretend they’re still happily together, old wounds resurface alongside undeniable chemistry.

The Hawaiian setting adds warmth and beauty to a deeply emotional journey of shared cabins, lingering glances, and conversations long overdue. Their connection remains electric, but rebuilding trust proves far more difficult than rekindling attraction.

Raw, tender, and achingly honest, this novel captures the messy reality of marriage and the fragile hope of second chances. It’s a heartfelt, emotional romance that lingers long after the final page.

Second Chance Romance

Marriage in Trouble

Forced Proximity

Dual Timeline Romance

My Rating

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Kob

Happy Publication Day – 28 June 2026

Until The Next Letter By Hannah Claire

When sisters Libby and Rachel open a letter from their late mother, they discover that it’s the first of five. Each letter asks them to scatter their mother’s ashes in a different place, and travel together to the carefully chosen locations.

What begins as an act of remembrance soon becomes a journey into the past. With every trip, the sisters uncover unsettling truths about their family. As questions mount, Libby and Rachel are forced to confront what they thought they knew about their mother, and about themselves.

Along the way, grief gives way to connection, laughter and unexpected romance. Old wounds are reopened, but new bonds are formed, offering the chance of healing and hope.

Review Card & Book Review- How To Resist Your Boss By Leslie North

From the moment I bumped into Drew Ashford I knew one thing: I’d rather lick a subway pole than deal with him again.

Sure, he’s sexy as hell—in a hot movie-villain kind of way. Too bad he’s also obnoxious, arrogant, and worst of all, a dog hater.

Not my problem…if he didn’t own the hotel where the biggest wedding of my career is taking place.

Landing the wedding of a mega-famous reality star couple could make my career. All I need is everything to run smoothly: no scandals, no drama, no Drew.

But when a very compromising, very viral video catches him with the bride, Drew decides to drag me into his mess. Announcing—to millions of the couple’s rabid fans—that we’re engaged!

Spoiler: we are not.

Now to protect the wedding (and our own reputations), Drew convinces me to play along. The ring? Fake. The backstory? Fabricated. The chemistry?

…Unfortunately, very real.

And somewhere between the forced smiles and infuriatingly hot kisses, I start to wonder… what if I hate him a little less than I should?

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Drew Ashwood, a driven hotel manager determined to repair his resort’s tarnished reputation, and Emilia, the talented wedding planner hired to deliver a flawless celebrity ceremony. In this book, professional pressure quickly collides with personal chaos when a photo of Drew in a compromising situation with his ex—the bride-to-be—goes viral. Desperate to control the scandal, he blurts out that Emilia is his fiancée, launching them into a very public fake engagement.

What follows is a fast-paced romantic comedy packed with sharp banter, escalating mishaps, and sizzling chemistry. Drew’s protective, slightly overbearing instincts clash beautifully with Emilia’s competence and independence, creating sparks in every scene they share. As they navigate media scrutiny, wedding disasters, and their undeniable attraction, the line between pretending and real feelings blurs.

Beyond the humor and steam, the story delivers genuine emotional growth. Both characters must confront trust issues and vulnerability to make their relationship work. It’s a witty, engaging fake-fiancée romance with heart, heat, and plenty of laugh-out-loud

My Rating

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Review Card & Book Review- A Wedding At The Little Bookshop By The Sea By Eliza J Scott

Booksellers Florrie Appleton and her fiancé, Ed, are just three weeks away from their dream wedding. Between hand-selling beloved classics, unveiling Ed’s enchanting window displays and hosting lively book readings with local authors, they’ve managed to plan an intimate ceremony that promises to be everything they’ve ever hoped for – filled with literary delights, lots of laughter and the love of those closest to them.

But when Ed’s mother, Dawn, arrives unannounced on their doorstep, Florrie’s world is thrown into chaos like confetti. Dawn claims she’s come to help with the wedding preparations, yet she’s never shown the slightest interest in her son before. As she starts dismissing their carefully curated shelves and snooping around their cosy cottage, Florrie can’t shake the feeling that Dawn’s plans stretch far beyond simply choosing flowers and cake.

With her close-knit group of friends rallying around her and the bookshop’s loyal customers offering support, can Florrie protect her relationship and the bookshop that means everything to her and Ed? Or will their happily ever after slip through their fingers like pages torn from one of her treasured books?

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Florrie Appleton and her fiancé Ed as they prepare for their long-awaited literary-themed wedding in their beloved seaside bookshop. In this book, the cozy shop by the coast isn’t just a business—it’s the heart of their relationship and community.

Just weeks before the big day, Ed’s estranged mother, Dawn, arrives unexpectedly, bringing tension and suspicion with her. Her sudden enthusiasm for the wedding feels intrusive rather than supportive, and as she criticizes the shop and inserts herself into every decision, Florrie’s joy begins to falter. The emotional conflict is intimate and believable, centering on trust, boundaries, and the lingering ache of complicated family ties.

What makes this novel shine is its warmth. The loyal customers, supportive friends, and gentle humor create a comforting sense of found family. The stakes may be personal rather than dramatic, but they feel deeply real. This is a tender, uplifting seaside romance about protecting what you love and believing in your happily-ever-after.

Small-Town Seaside Romance

Found Family

Family Conflict

Cozy Bookshop Setting

My Rating

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Happy Publication Day – 27 June 2026

Breaking His Code By VH Nicolson

COLE

I don’t believe in fate. I believe in contracts, control, and never trusting a woman twice. Then turbulence hits, and the terrified beauty gripping my hand rewrites every rule I live by.

She kisses me at valet parking. We spend one reckless, unforgettable night together then I wake up alone. No number. No last name. Just a nickname and a ghost I can’t find—no matter how hard I search.

Weeks later, I see her again. She runs like I’m the one who disappeared. Then I match with CodeBreaker on a faceless dating app. The connection is instant. Addictive. I don’t realize I’m falling for the same woman twice.

YASMINE

One panic attack. One stranger who makes me feel safe. One night I never meant to repeat.

Until I’m assigned to develop an app for Hart Law and come face-to-face with Cole Hart—the man from the plane… and the man behind my app match who I have built a connection with.

I tell him we can’t date. Conflict of interest. But fate isn’t done with us. Especially not when I have more than one secret I am keeping from him.

Review Card & Book Review- Maksim By Katie Ashley

Because of the way I speak, everyone judges me the moment I open my mouth. Even though I’m 6’5 and two eighty, they see me as weak. They always have.

Even my father who passed me over as his heir.

Behind the mask with the automated voice, I’m not weak. Women desire me, and men fear me.

As fortunes change within my family, I need to correct my impediment. That’s why I seek out one of the best speech pathologists on the East Coast. On paper, Dr. Sarah Whitfield looks boring and rigid.

But the good doctor is hiding a secret: she has a kink for Masked Men. She sheds her professional facade on weekends when she attends Masked Events.

And I’m here to fulfill her fantasies of being kidnapped by a masked man.

But this time, it’s for real.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about a man raised in a world where power is everything and weakness is unforgivable. Maksim grows up under the shadow of a cruel, domineering father who sees his stutter as a flaw to be beaten out rather than understood. The emotional scars of that upbringing shape him, yet they never extinguish his deep capacity for loyalty and love. When those he considers family are threatened, Maksim is forced to confront both his past and his vulnerabilities—especially when Sarah enters his life.

Sarah, a compassionate speech pathologist, is devoted to helping others find their voices, even as she quietly suppresses parts of herself. Their connection is immediate and intense, blending emotional healing with undeniable chemistry. The banter sparkles, the intimacy feels earned, and the spice enhances rather than overshadows their bond.

What truly elevates this story is its strong sense of found family. The side characters add warmth, humor, and heart, creating a supportive world around Maksim and Sarah. It’s a passionate yet tender romance about acceptance, strength, and finally being seen.

Found Family

Opposites Attract

Emotional Healing

My Rating

Link To Purchase

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Happy Publication Day – 26 June 2026

Max Bauer’s Second Chance By Britney M. Mills

A billionaire hiding from his future. A café owner rebuilding her life. One small beach town is about to change everything.

Max Bauer has a decision to make: agree to the marriage arrangement his father demands or finally choose a future for himself. The last thing he expects is to feel at home in Penrose Beach—or to fall for the guarded café owner who gives him a ride into town after his car breaks down.

Avery Parker didn’t move to the beach looking for love. She came for a fresh start. But somewhere between apartment renovations, town events, and late-night conversations, Max starts feeling less like a temporary visitor…and more like home.

There’s just one problem: Max’s real life is still waiting for him in New York. And Avery already knows what it feels like to come second to someone else’s plans.