June 2026 – Page 2 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review – Personal Bodyguard By Danielle M. Haas

After a local woman is attacked

A bodyguard steps in to protect her at any cost.

Eve Tilly is as tough as they come. But after being attacked at work, her friend Reid Sommers goes into full bodyguard mode. His 24/7 protection seems unnecessary…until the stalking begins. Reid’s in the security business, but keeping Eve safe is all too personal. Their friendship means everything to him, especially once it starts turning into so much more. He refuses to take a chance on losing the woman who has always been important to him…and now it’s time to prove it.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Eve, a bar owner whose quiet life is shattered when she’s violently attacked—forcing her longtime friend Reid, a professional bodyguard, to step in and protect her. Though they’ve known each other for years, unresolved feelings simmer beneath the surface, and the danger surrounding Eve brings everything to light.

When her attacker refuses to back down and instead escalates his threats, the story transforms into a gripping game of cat and mouse. Reid and his team work tirelessly to keep Eve safe, but the relentless pursuit keeps the tension high and the stakes even higher. Each twist adds another layer of suspense, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is the natural progression from friendship to romance. The slow-burn dynamic between Eve and Reid feels authentic and emotionally satisfying, especially as they lean on each other through fear and uncertainty. Danielle M. Haas skillfully balances heart-pounding suspense with heartfelt emotion, delivering a protective-hero romance filled with chemistry, danger, and a rewarding conclusion.

Friends to Lovers

Bodyguard Romance

Protective Hero

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Happy Publication Day – 16 June 2026

Arrivals And Departures By Amanda Eyre Ward

The Perkins family has problems. They’re scattered across the globe. Lee, a glamorous reality-TV star, is struggling with her mental health in the spotlight. Regan, her younger sister, has fallen for a romance scammer. Cord, their charming brother, is one drink away from losing it all. And their mother, Charlotte, still longs for the love she let slip away a decade ago, a lover who sailed off with her heart to a remote island in Greece.

When Regan disappears, Lee flies first-class to Athens to save her family—again. There, against the glittering Mediterranean and the shadow of the Acropolis, Lee contends with emotional nieces, relentless paparazzi, and her own fragile heart. Lee is desperately searching—for her sister, and for the hope and joy she thought was gone forever.

Across continents and crises, each member of the Perkins family must face the same question: is it ever too late to choose love?

The Scottish Island Inn By Kennedy Kerr

The Balhennie Inn is surrounded by heather-strewn mountains, with breathtaking views across the wild blue loch. But the cosy B&B is in trouble, and the only woman who can save it left without looking back years ago. Sorrel Balhennie will need to confront her past if the inn has any hope of a future…

The Balhennie family raised their six daughters on the Isle of Skye amongst early breakfast services and fully booked summers. Their inn is never short of gossip – and when eldest daughter Sorrel turns up for the first time in ten years, the island rumour mill begins.

Always the one left to corral her younger siblings, resourceful Sorrel now runs her own successful property business on the mainland. She throws herself into the repairs, praying her curious sisters will stop asking about the real reason she left home…

But Sorrell didn’t count on brooding, blue-eyed Tam Blackwood – the man she thought was her forever – supervising the works. Now they’re thrown together again, Sorrel realises just how much she’s missed him.

And with her secret in danger of tearing her family apart for good, only Tam has a plan to fix the inn and heal the rift between the Balhennie sisters. With his help, can Sorrel finally open up? Or will the inn close its doors forever?

Review Card & Book Review- Danger Zone By Cindi Myers

Can two K-9s and their handlers

rescue a kidnapped child in the snowy wilderness?

When a young boy is abducted from a Rocky Mountain ski resort, Lily Alton and her K-9 join a dangerous search-and-rescue mission. Ski patrol captain Scott Linden doesn’t think Lily is ready to become part of his elite team. But as they battle the elements together, Lily shows incredible strength under fire…and an unlikely attraction blooms. With their survival skills put to the test, Scott and Lily track a killer through treacherous terrain in a frantic race to find the missing child before it’s too late.

About The Author

My Review

This Book is about Lily Alton, a dedicated ski patroller, and her highly trained avalanche rescue dog, Shelby, as they embark on a gripping search-and-rescue mission in the Colorado mountains after a kidnapping rocks the community. Teaming up with her capable and determined boss, Scott, and his K-9 partner, Hunter, Lily must navigate dangerous terrain and relentless weather conditions to bring a victim home safely.

The novel shines with its fast-paced suspense and richly detailed portrayal of ski patrol and K-9 avalanche rescue work. The authenticity adds depth and excitement, making every scene feel vivid and immersive. The high-stakes mission naturally intensifies the emotional connection between Lily and Scott, and watching their partnership evolve under pressure is both compelling and heartfelt.

Their shared experiences—especially a tender, close-quarters moment during the mission—beautifully highlight their growing bond. Meanwhile, the relationships between the handlers and their dogs are a true standout. Shelby and Hunter add warmth, loyalty, and charm to the story, showcasing the incredible teamwork between K-9 units and their partners.

Blending action, romance, and lovable canine heroes, this is an exciting and satisfying romantic suspense.

Workplace Romance

Forced Proximity

K-9 Heroes

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Review Card & Book Review – Eyewitness In Danger By Nicole Helm

She has a target on her back

And a protector who won’t leave her side

Sheriff’s deputy Royal Campbell knows he’s been assigned to quiet little Hope Town because he’s the rookie. Things get interesting when Franny Perkins witnesses a kidnapping and the FBI takes over Royal’s investigation. The sheriff wants Royal to stay close to Franny for her safety and because of Royal’s experience with the feds—even though that experience was on the other side of the law. Staying close to Franny gets more complicated once it’s clear that she’s in danger. And after she and Royal share one reckless kiss…

About The Author

My Review

This Book is about Franny, an author seeking a fresh start, who rents an apartment in Hope Town—a near-ghost town brimming with eerie charm and creative inspiration. Hoping for quiet solitude to focus on her writing, she instead finds herself at the center of real-life danger when she witnesses a kidnapping—and worse, the kidnapper sees her.

Royal, newly graduated from the academy and eager to prove himself in his first assignment as a Bent County deputy, responds to Franny’s frantic call. What begins as a routine patrol quickly escalates into a high-stakes race against time. With the victim’s life hanging in the balance, Royal must track down the perpetrator while ensuring Franny remains protected from a criminal who knows exactly who she is.

The story moves at a gripping, fast pace, blending suspense, danger, and a touch of romance. The unique setting of Hope Town adds an atmospheric edge that heightens the tension. Nicole Helm delivers a compelling romantic suspense filled with urgency, courage, and two characters learning to trust each other under fire.

Witness in Danger

Protective Lawman

Forced Proximity

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Review Card & Book Review – One Scottish Summer By Kate Frost

Sometimes looking back is the only way to move forward…

Tilly Fernsby’s happiest memory is the summer spent on the Isle of Mull with best friend Logan Wray and his aunt Joy, exploring the beautiful Scottish island and making plans and promises for their future.

Returning together nearly fifteen years later after Logan inherits his beloved aunt’s house is a bittersweet experience. Overcome with sadness, they both carry regrets and secrets from that summer.

For Tilly it’s a chance to right a wrong and learn to open her heart without the fear of getting hurt. For Logan it’s an opportunity to make good on a promise while being honest about his true feelings.

With the help of Aunt Joy’s journal filled with lost love, heartfelt words and sage advice, a new dawn of honest emotions emerges to the breath-taking island backdrop of lochs and mountains.

Will Tilly and Logan endure further heartache, or can a summer promise pave a way to everlasting happiness?

About The Author

My Review

This Book is about lifelong friends Tilly and Logan reuniting on the breathtaking Isle of Mull after the death of Logan’s beloved Aunt Joy. Once like a second mother to him, Aunt Joy leaves behind Loch View House—and a deep ache in Logan’s heart. As he sorts through her belongings, he discovers her journal, lovingly bequeathed to Tilly, the one person he trusts completely.

Tilly returns to Mull carrying both grief and cherished memories of the summer that shaped her life. The island’s rugged coastlines and sweeping beaches provide a vivid, atmospheric backdrop as she supports Logan through his loss. Their shared history creates a tender undercurrent, and it’s clear that time and distance have never truly diminished their bond.

When Tilly begins reading Aunt Joy’s journal, long-buried truths and heartfelt reflections come to light, gently nudging both her and Logan toward change. The story beautifully explores friendship, love, healing, and second chances. Emotional yet uplifting, this is a heartfelt summer romance filled with warmth, nostalgia, and the quiet magic of new beginnings.

Friends to Lovers

Second Chance Romance

Healing After Loss

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Happy Publication Day – 14 June 2026

Happiness Under A Summer Skye By Lisa Hobman

When your world is turned upside down, home is where the heart is…

Plucked from nowhere and thrust into the limelight, 21-year-old Angelia MacAuley never expected her passion for music to take her all over the world.

Fast forward 10 years, and after successfully touring the globe with the man she thinks she loves but can’t have, a shocking diagnosis forces her to rethink the glamorous life she loves and the future of those around her.

Needing to step back and rest, Angelia and her faithful companion Scrappy return to her childhood home on the Isle of Skye and the warm and welcome embrace of her parents.

With her latest property investment in the picturesque village of Glentorrin on Skye, Angelia throws herself into restoring a forgotten shop full of potential—but will she find time to heal and discover love too?

A vicar, a rock drummer, and a classical musician compete for her attention—perhaps it’s time for a fresh start in every part of her life.

More Than Just Friends By Olivia Spring

The friend zone was never meant to be this tempting…

After distance pulled them apart, best friends Alicia and Noah are finally getting to see each other again. And what better place to reconnect than the Love Hotel in Santorini? Sunshine, sunsets, cocktails… her childhood bestie… and her so-called perfect match. Eight days of pure bliss.

Except Alicia wasn’t ready for Noah’s glow-up. A year apart has turned him from geek to god, and her heart can’t keep up. Broad shoulders, slow, wicked smiles, and a subtle confidence that makes her pulse spike every time he’s near. While the hotel’s matchmaking experiment pairs them with other people who tick every box, Alicia can’t stop comparing or fantasizing about the one man she shouldn’t.

But it isn’t long before their supposedly perfect matches implode in spectacularly awkward ways. Instead of disappointment, Ali can’t stop noticing Noah. Late-night confessions, clumsy touches, and way-too-close moments begin to blur the lines.

Review Card & Book Review – Deadly Rodeo Threat By Sami A. Abrams

A trail of missing women
leads him right into a killer’s trap.

When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of a masked assailant. Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair is determined to solve Lisa’s mysterious disappearance the night of her last rodeo—and someone will do anything to keep her from digging too deep. When crucial evidence links Lisa’s case to a string of barrel racers who’ve also vanished, Logan and Izzie fight against the clock to track down a suspected serial killer. But when he sets his sights on Izzie, can they outsmart their enemy before both women end up dead?

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Navy SEAL Logan Russell returning home when his twin sister, Lisa, vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Logan teams up with Sheriff Izzie—Lisa’s close friend and the girl he once knew in high school. Though unresolved tension lingers between them, they put aside their complicated past to investigate not only Lisa’s disappearance but a troubling pattern involving other missing barrel racers.

As the search intensifies, the danger escalates, and Izzie herself becomes a target. The suspense is steady and gripping, with twists that keep the stakes high and the pages turning. Amid the action, both Logan and Izzie wrestle with self-doubt, guilt, and the challenge of trusting each other—and their faith—under pressure.

The emotional core of the story shines through strong family bonds and heartfelt moments. Izzie’s supportive family adds warmth, while Logan’s loyal service dog brings both comfort and charm. Sami A. Abrams delivers a compelling blend of romance, faith, and edge-of-your-seat suspense in this thrilling small-town mystery.

Second chance romance

Small-town romantic suspense

Forced proximity

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Review Card & Book Review- The Cottage At The Edge Of The Woods By Jane Lovering

💕 One house 🏡 Two broken hearts 💔 A lifetime of secrets ✨

When single mum Libby is offered a life-changing sum of money to clear out an old cottage in the woods, she expects dust and decay. She doesn’t expect a house full of secrets, a room full of birds, and a woman who refuses to leave.

The handsome but stressed architect who hired Libby is also a puzzle. Why can’t Ross empty Elm Cottage himself? What can he possibly see in Libby, who has been burned by love and is wary of attachment? How can they persuade the mysterious but kindly Isobel to move on?

As Libby is pulled into the cottage’s story, she must face up to her own deepest fears. Can she help Isobel, fight the past that haunts her, and learn to open her own heart to love once more?

Some houses won’t let go of the past. Some people won’t, either…

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Libby, a single mother fleeing a stalking ex as she tries to rebuild a safe, stable life for her young daughter. When she takes a job from architect Ross to clear out a crumbling woodland cottage before demolition, she expects hard work—not emotional upheaval. Battling a persistent bird phobia and her lingering trauma, Libby instead forms an unexpected bond with Isobel, the enigmatic woman still living in the cottage.

The Cottage at the Edge of the Woods unfolds in surprising ways, skillfully subverting expectations about love, justice, and healing. Just when the outcome seems clear, fresh family secrets shift the emotional ground beneath the characters’ feet. The uncertainty keeps the tension alive, making you genuinely wonder who will find happiness and at what cost.

Despite tackling heavy themes—stalking, fear, and mental health—the prose remains accessible and heartfelt. The struggles Libby and Ross face feel authentic and human, never overdramatized. Ultimately, this is a comforting yet thought-provoking story about resilience, friendship, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

Single Mom Starting Over

Woodland Healing Journey

Found Family

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Review Card & Book Review- Until The Truth Comes Out By Melanie Summers

A rockstar at the height of his fame.
A wife on the edge.
A secret that can’t stay hidden.
And a single night that will change everything.

In the spring of 1997, Zane McCreight and his wife, Sienna, appear to have it all—sold-out stadiums, magazine covers, and the perfect family. But behind the image, their marriage is fracturing, and a scandal is quietly spiraling out of control.

As Zane’s band prepares for a massive tribute concert in the desert—under the eerie glow of the Hale-Bopp comet—tensions rise. Lies are told. Loyalties are tested. And two women find themselves trapped between ambition, betrayal, and the impossible weight of motherhood.

Then, on the night of the show—while the world is watching the stage—the youngest two McCreight children vanish.

Emotionally complex and deeply character-driven, Until the Truth Comes Out is a gripping tale of fame, marriage, the devastating cost of keeping secrets—and the strength of the women left to carry it all.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about fame, secrets, and the explosive consequences of one night that refuses to stay buried. In Until the Truth Comes Out: A Novel, Melanie Summers transports readers back to the late ’90s and into the chaotic orbit of chart-topping band The Vows—where sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll collide with loyalty, betrayal, and ambition.

At the center are Zane and his wife Sienna, whose marriage strains under the relentless pressures of celebrity life. Alongside them are bandmates Mike, Steven, and Rusty, formidable manager Dean, and the unforgettable Claudia Crawford—a talented singer-songwriter whose arrival shifts the group’s dynamic in shocking ways. The novel opens with a tantalizing glimpse of a pivotal night before rewinding to unravel the tangled web of lies, half-truths, and simmering resentments that lead there.

Summers vividly captures the era’s music scene, from the culture to the excess, grounding the drama in authentic detail. Twists land with jaw-dropping impact, and no character escapes scrutiny—especially those whose motives slither beneath the surface.

Gripping, dramatic, and emotionally charged, this novel is a page-turning deep dive into the cost of fame and the truth that eventually demands to be heard.

Rock Star Romance

Fame & Scandal

Secrets and Betrayal

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Happy Publication Day – 12 June 2026

Marriage And Trouble By Michelle McCraw

Marriage is anything but convenient.

As San Francisco’s top divorce attorney, Justine should know. She’s freed hundreds of couples from their shackles, so she knows better than to fall into that trap.

Until her grandmother hits a hot bicyclist with her car.

When everyone mistakes the victim, Pax, for her boyfriend, Justine does what any lawyer with a healthy fear of liability would do: she proposes a temporary marriage in exchange for a donation to Pax’s collapsing animal shelter. Not only is her grandmother protected, but her bosses have practically promised Justine the senior partner position she covets – if she’s married.

Six months of marriage, just until her promotion is secure, should be easy. But Pax, with his gorgeous face and to-swoon-for physique, is anything but easy to resist. Especially when the for-pretend kisses start to feel genuine and when he starts to throw around the phrase that makes her shiver – “my wife.”

Real feelings in a sham marriage are anything but convenient.