Happy Publication Day – 16 July 2026

Secrets Among The Spires By Fiona Radcliffe

Can a pair of later-in-life lovebirds find their way to one another along the cobbled streets of Oxford? Or will one too many bumps along the way throw their romance off course?

Everyone at St Peter’s College adores Reverend Clara Bennett’s sermons, but none more than choral singer, Tom Hartley. When Clara speaks to her congregation about seizing every opportunity for happiness, Tom decides plucks up the courage to ask her out. By some miracle, she says yes.

Sparks fly between Clara and Tom as they punt along the Cherwell and picnic at Port Meadow. But the course of true love never did run smooth and, before long, Clara is faced with a decision that could pull her away from her beloved Oxford, and Tom, forever…

Second Chances At The Hopeful Hearts Bookshop By Debbie Johnson

Single mother Jane can’t believe it when an invitation to Bonnie Bay falls from the pages of a book: the Scottish village she was supposed to run away to with her first love. Until he broke her heart, that is. But he’s far away now – and why shouldn’t she spend a summer there, daughter Beth in tow? They’ll snuggle up reading, stroll by the wild sea, and maybe even banish Beth’s teenage grumps.

But arriving in the charming village, Jane’s jaw drops when she sees a familiar pair of green eyes… it’s Rory Callaghan,her first love, and the boy who broke her heart. The problem? Rory is now very much a man. He’s taller, broader. His Irish lilt still makes her weak at the knees. And the sizzling spark between them crackles just like it used to.

Rory might be a long way from his Irish hometown, but he’s made a new home right here. The cozy bookshop is his refuge, and owner Moira his replacement family. So when Jane arrives it’s like an arrow through his heart. She’s still gorgeous, still his Jane. And the fierce look in her eye tells him she’s just as passionate as he remembers.

After promising to help Moira turn the bookshop into a community hub, and with Beth making friends, Jane can’t walk away. Soon, days at the bookshop turn into very late nights with Rory. And with them both spilling secrets, the real reason they broke up soon comes to light… but will this summer adventure turn into a second chance romance? Or will their hearts end up broken all over again?

Review Card & Book Review – Convenient Wife Conditions By Rebecca Hunter

How can he refuse…

Her terms of engagement?

Massimo Carandini has moved mountains to redeem his family’s name. But the fiancée meant to enhance his reputation risks ruining it by fleeing before their engagement can be announced! Locating his errant bride-to-be is easy, but will being snowbound together shatter his concrete control?

Catarina d’Avalos yearns for passion, not a cold convenient marriage! Especially not with a man who makes her body pulse to life every time he’s near. To accept Massimo’s ring, she has conditions of her own—and exploring their chemistry is nonnegotiable!

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My Review

This book is about Massimo and Caterina, two individuals bound by an arranged marriage that promises to restore his family’s reputation—but leaves her questioning what she truly stands to gain.

Convenient Wife Conditions is a compelling modern romance that blends classic tropes with a fresh, contemporary edge. Massimo is driven and complex, carrying the weight of his family’s legacy, while Caterina is a standout heroine—strong-willed, self-aware, and unwilling to settle for less than she deserves. Watching their layers unfold adds depth to what could have been a straightforward marriage-of-convenience story.

Their chemistry is undeniable, charged with tension and passion that keeps the pages turning. Yet beyond the attraction, the emotional growth between them is what truly elevates the story. Caterina’s strength, in particular, shines as she challenges expectations and asserts her worth.

The pacing makes it an easy, engaging read, perfect for fans of updated Harlequin Presents. Overall, it’s an enjoyable romance that balances intensity, character depth, and modern sensibilities with satisfying flair.

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