July 21, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- 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?

About The Author

My Review

This book is about chasing dreams, redefining success, and discovering love while fighting for a small-town business on a national stage. The story follows Chloe Beckett as she joins a reality TV competition for entrepreneurs to win recognition for her beloved Island Coffee café.

The reality-show backdrop adds a fun, modern twist to a cozy small-town romance. As Chloe competes through increasingly demanding rounds, the story balances professional ambition with heartfelt personal growth. Her journey is supported by the charming Big Dune Island community, which gives the novel a warm, escapist feel that truly lives up to its beach-town setting.

Michael, her brother’s best friend and business partner, becomes an especially compelling presence. Their evolving friendship—built on encouragement, honest feedback, and shared ambition—develops naturally into a tender romance. The contrast between Chloe’s passion-driven vision and Michael’s more traditional business mindset creates engaging tension and meaningful character development.

The addition of a strong antagonist brings extra drama and momentum, ensuring the story never feels too gentle. Overall, this is a heartfelt, uplifting romance filled with community spirit, personal growth, and dreamy coastal charm—perfect for readers craving an inspiring and feel-good escape.

Small-Town Romance

Brother’s Best Friend

Reality TV Competition

Coastal Romance

My Rating

Link To Purchase

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Happy Publication Day – 21 July 2026

Every Single Broken Piece By Michelle Heard

Kelcie

After losing my entire family in a brutal attack, I’m drowning in grief. The only bright spot? My mysterious new neighbor, Levi—a tattooed bestselling author who somehow understands my pain.

He’s grumpy, he’s damaged, and he hates being touched. Except by me.

Levi

I moved next door to Kelcie for one reason: to make sure she’s okay after the tragedy that took her family. A tragedy I know more about than I should.

She’s the only person whose touch doesn’t make my skin crawl. The only one who makes me want to be whole again.

But I’m hiding a devastating secret—one that connects me to the worst night of her life. And when she discovers the truth, it could destroy the fragile love we’ve built from our broken pieces.

Playing With Fire By Christy McKellen

One Night to Settle the Score

Ten years ago, April Darlington-Hume broke ex-tennis star Jamie De Montfort ‘s heart and vanished without a word. Since then, he’s had nothing but questions… and a memory of the passion they once shared.

When a scandalously heated encounter at a fundraiser throws them back together, he finally sees his chance to get the answers he’s waited a decade for. So he makes April an offer he knows an ambitious businesswoman like her can’t refuse.

He’ll sell her his father’s company—if she admits he’s the only man who’s ever truly satisfied her. It’s a simple plan: remind her exactly what she’s been missing, drive her wild with desire, and tempt the truth out of her at last.

But every heated touch and dangerous glance proves one thing—whatever burned between them ten years ago never really went out. And this time, the fire might consume them both.

Review Card & Book Review- Unplanned By Mary Sue Jackson

BRIAN
They say time heals everything. Whoever said that never dated Caitlin Baker.It’s been years since we ended, and most days, I pretend I’m over her. Then she walks back into my life—all curves and chaos—and suddenly, I’m right back where I swore I’d never be.

One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. She had her city life. I had my badge and this town. It was better that way. Cleaner. Safer But now she’s back—for real. Broke, stubborn, and crashing in my damn spare room. I tell myself I can handle it. Keep it friendly. Keep my heart out of it.

Then she tells me she’s pregnant. And just like that, I’m all in.
Even if I know how this ends. She’s never wanted to stay.
And I’ve never planned to leave.

CAITLIN
I never planned on coming back to Poplar Springs.
And I sure as hell didn’t plan on falling back into Brian’s bed. But when everything fell apart, this was the only place left. I told myself I’d keep it simple. Work. Save up. Move on.

But nothing’s simple when Brian’s involved. He’s steadier than I remember. Stronger, too. And the way he looks at me? Like he never stopped.I was already halfway gone when I found out I was pregnant.

Now I’m stuck between the life I thought I wanted…And the man I’ve never stopped loving But he belongs to this town. And I’ve never belonged anywhere.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about a second-chance small-town romance where past heartbreak collides with unexpected proximity and lingering feelings. The story follows Sheriff Brian Thorne and Caitlin, the woman he once loved and painfully let go during their college years.

A chance reunion leads to a one-night rekindling, but when Caitlin reappears weeks later in Poplar Springs, the pair find themselves unexpectedly sharing a home as roommates. Determined to keep boundaries in place, Brian insists they remain just housemates, even as old emotions resurface. Their shared history, combined with unresolved grief and family struggles, gives the romance a heartfelt emotional core. Brian’s deep ties to his hometown contrast with Caitlin’s difficult past and desire for independence, creating believable tension and vulnerability.

The story shines in its portrayal of healing, trust, and the comfort of community, especially through Brian’s supportive family and the town’s lively rodeo backdrop. While the pacing leans gentle and character-driven, the emotional stakes keep the narrative engaging. Overall, this is a warm, tender romance about forgiveness, rebuilding trust, and discovering that love can return when least expected.

Second-Chance Romance

Forced Proximity

Small-Town Romance

Healing & Emotional Baggage

My Rating