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Happy Publication Day – 30 August 2026

The Nightshift Before Christmas By Amy Andrews

This Christmas things are about to get steamy

Maggie Green thought she had her life under control. After years of heartbreak, the Peadiatric nurse has built a world that’s safe with strictly no complications.

Then Dr. Nash Reece crashes into her nightshift. Charming and dangerously attractive, Nash is only in Brisbane for three months before heading to London. No ties, no promises… and no intention of behaving. From their first clash the sparks between them are impossible to ignore and far too hot for comfort.

Maggie knows better than to risk her hard-won peace on a younger man with one foot out the door. But long nights and undeniable chemistry begin to erode her resolve. And then one night changes everything.

Their secret becomes a surprise neither can ignore, and as Christmas approaches, Maggie must decide if she can risk her heart again… or watch Nash walk away.

Review Card & Book Review- Bookshop Summer By Stephanie Butland

This book is about three very different women whose lives quietly intersect through a reading-aloud book club at a beloved bookshop, where stories help them face grief, heartbreak, and the possibility of change.

Although it’s a sequel to Lost for Words, this novel works beautifully as a standalone. The heart of the story lies in the sense of community built around the bookshop and the gentle way it brings people together during difficult moments.

Trixie is shaken when her ex announces his wedding, forcing her to confront emotions she thought she’d settled. Cherry, a young full-time carer, feels trapped and unsure of her own identity until long-buried family wounds resurface. Rhiannon, a young mother hiding painful secrets, finds unexpected connection through the group and must face the truth she’s avoided. Their journeys unfold over several months, blending everyday moments with deeper emotional turning points.

The novel explores grief, love, loss, second chances, and the quiet courage needed to change direction. While the pacing occasionally feels slow, the warmth and emotional sincerity make it a touching and comforting read. Ultimately, this is a story about kindness, connection, and how shared stories can gently guide people back to themselves.

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Review Card & Book Review- Rein Me In By Camilla Isley

Ryder is a rugged cowboy and small town royalty. Faye is his son’s strict first grade teacher.

Faye came to Blue Crescent Harbor for a fresh start. A place to disappear, teach first grade, and keep her secrets buried. She didn’t expect the hottest single dad in school and small-town royalty to march into her classroom to share his stubborn opinions. Tall, rugged, and fiercely devoted to his son, he’s a walking complication in flannel and cowboy boots.

Ryder has no patience for anyone telling him how to raise his kid. Especially not a sharp-tongued teacher with city polish and eyes promising trouble. Their mutual dislike is second only to their explosive chemistry!

Too bad she can’t avoid him. At parent meetings. On the dancefloor at the local dive bar. In her dreams, wearing that backward baseball cap and a grin that makes her forget she’s sworn off men. But he’s off-limits. She’s his son’s teacher, and this town loves to gossip. Yet Ryder’s flirty banter, his son’s adoration, and his dedication to his family’s ranch make sticking to the rules difficult. Staying invisible was the plan, but he makes her want to be seen. What if the real risk is not running, but wanting to stay?

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This book is about fresh starts, small-town charm, and a swoony single-dad cowboy who falls hard when he least expects it. In Rein Me In by Camilla Isley, Faye arrives in Blue Crescent Harbor hoping to rebuild her life as a first-grade teacher, only to clash—and spark—with Ryder, the father of one of her students. Their slow shift from awkward tension to playful flirting is full of cozy, feel-good energy.

Faye shines as a capable, patient heroine who truly cares for her students and isn’t afraid to stand her ground. Ryder is the ultimate grumpy-but-devoted dad: stubborn and imperfect, yet willing to grow. His teasing, supportive family adds warmth and humor that perfectly suits the ranch and small-town setting.

The romance is undeniably cute, packed with banter, chemistry, and sweet moments that make their connection easy to root for. The handling of Ryder’s son Rhys is thoughtful and heartwarming. Overall, it’s a cozy, charming start to a series that leaves you excited for the next cowboy’s story.

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Happy Publication Day – 28 August 2026

The Perfect Gift By Sarah Bennett

Sometimes you have to run away to find where you belong…

When Ed Penrose returns to Halfmoon Quay unannounced after months working in the Caribbean, he’s just looking forward to sleeping in his own bed. But unbeknown to him, his picturesque cottage by the sea has been rented out to Frankie Webber, the fiercely guarded star of a hit TV show. Frankie fled to Cornwall to escape from the public spotlight so Ed’s arrival at her door is both untimely and unwelcome.

Their friendship doesn’t get off to the smoothest start, but as Ed helps Frankie discover the magic of a Cornish Christmas, something begins to change. Ed is only home for a few weeks and Frankie’s career is waiting in London but as she is swept up in the welcoming warmth of the boisterous Penrose clan, Frankie feels her defences lowering.

Can a man trying to outgrow his reputation as the family liability and a woman afraid of trusting anyone be a match? Or will their chance of a festive romance fade when the new year begins?

It only takes a little Cornish magic to discover the true meaning of Christmas…

Review Card & Book Review- Come Back To The World By Jane Costello

It’s never too late for a comeback!

Single mum Jules lives next to a tennis club, but has no plans to play. Especially when her old school crush, handsome doctor Sam Delaney, returns thirty years after he left and is now displaying a killer forehand in direct view of her bedroom window.

But when she’s hit by an unprecedented wave of anxiety – brought on by her 19-year-old daughter’s solo trip around the world – she’s in urgent need of a distraction and rashly agrees to join an amateur women’s tennis team. They are desperate for players. The fact that she doesn’t really play doesn’t seem to matter . . .

As rallies are hit and friendships are formed, Jules is astonished to find herself in the grip of a passionate, all-consuming relationship . . . and not only with the tennis. But will these sexy encounters she keeps stumbling into with Sam put her on course to a devastating double fault?

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This book is about rediscovering joy, confidence, and romance in midlife after years of putting family first. This book delivers a witty, uplifting story that celebrates second chances and the excitement of starting over.

Jules has spent years focused on raising her daughter after the heartbreaking loss of her husband. Now, as she faces the daunting reality of becoming an empty nester, she finds herself unsure of who she is without the role that has defined her for so long. Joining a local tennis club on a whim becomes the catalyst for change—especially when a childhood crush unexpectedly reappears and stirs feelings she never expected to revisit.

Costello excels at portraying the messy, funny, and deeply human side of midlife reinvention. Jules’s insecurities, hopes, and small victories feel authentic and relatable, while the humor keeps the story light and engaging. The tennis backdrop adds playful energy and a sense of momentum that mirrors Jules’s emotional growth.

Warm, charming, and full of heart, this novel proves that love stories don’t have an expiration date—they simply evolve with experience.

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Happy Publication Day – 27 August 2026

Her Game Plan By Emma Kate

She’ll do anything to claim her father’s empire, too bad falling for the pro quarterback isn’t part of her game plan.

Charlotte Langford has spent her entire life preparing to take over her father’s entertainment dynasty. When he demands she prove herself by leading his pro football team, Charlotte does what any strategic, determined woman would do: she finds a quarterback to fake date… because apparently running a billion-dollar empire requires family values.

Callan Devine is the guy who always says yes. Star quarterback, team favorite, and the man who agreed to fake date the acting owner of his team. The same fiery brunette who never seemed to be able to remember his name. Too bad he didn’t count on what saying yes would cost him.

Somewhere between the work dinners and the moments at home together, the lines start to blur. Turns out, faking it is a lot harder when it starts to feel real.

Love Unlocked By Cecelia Ahern

Melody has vowed never to fall in love again. Al is a hopeless romantic. So, when they quite literally bump into each other, there’s no reason sparks should fly. But the world seems a little upside down lately.

A few weeks ago, Al ordered the removal of all the lovers’ padlocks from one of Dublin’s beautiful bridges. Ever since then, couples across the world have started splitting up. And as Melody begins investigating this mysterious wave of breakups for her podcast, it seems there might be a bigger story to tell.

Together, they decide to uncover what’s unravelling so many love stories. And, in the middle of solving everyone else’s heartbreak, can they unlock their own?

I’m Dreaming Of A New York Christmas By Hayley Dunlop

Will a New York Christmas lead to all she never knew she wanted?

After the worst year of her life, speechwriter and introvert Flora Bell is looking forward to a calm Christmas: home, alone and as peaceful as possible. But when her chaotic mum and sister turn up out of the blue to take Flora on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York, it’s clear the universe has other ideas.

When Flora meets cartoonist Ethan in a Greenwich Village coffee shop – who asks for her help to write a best man’s speech – fate and joy seem to be taking the wheel for the first time in her life.

But just as she dares to believe her New York fairy-tale might be coming true, she discovers something that changes everything.

Will Flora ever be able to reclaim her quiet existence? Or will the bells of New Year’s Eve ring in a new life altogether?

Review Card & Book Review – A Brewed Awakening By Pepper Basham

In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She’s built her life–and her late grandmother’s tearoom, Tea Thyme–around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door.

After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He’s looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn’t matter that she’s ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn’s heart is not open to being broken again.

But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled–Wisteria hasn’t seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat.

When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship–and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry.

Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever?

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This book is about a charming rivalry that brews into romance between two very different café owners in a small Southern town. In this book, Pepper Basham blends sweet romance, faith, humor, and community spirit into a delightful slow-burn love story.

Daphne runs a refined tea shop, while English pub owner Finn champions hearty comfort food. Their competing businesses quickly spark playful tension that becomes the town’s favorite entertainment—especially once social media begins documenting every hilarious and heart-fluttering moment. The cooking rivalry provides a fun backbone to the story, filled with mouthwatering descriptions that make the book feel cozy and indulgent.

Beyond the romance, the novel highlights themes of faith, humility, and leaning on God during difficult moments. Finn’s daughter Lucy adds warmth and emotional depth, often grounding the adults with her innocence and courage. The supporting cast and small-town setting create a strong sense of community that enhances the romance beautifully.

With witty banter, gentle faith elements, and heartfelt emotional growth, this story offers a comforting, feel-good escape. It’s a cozy, uplifting read that celebrates love, family, and finding harmony between tea and coffee.

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