Review Card & Book Review- Undercover Honeymoon By Jo Watson

When Private Investigator Lizzy Brown is hired to follow a cheating spouse, the last person she expects to run into is Cameron Anderson: the man she dated for a grand total of 6 hours, and the real reason she left the Police Academy all those years ago. Something Lizzy definitely isn’t still bitter about.

Cam, tasked with a money-laundering case, never thought he’d find himself once again squaring off with Lizzy – and most certainly not in a romantic and glamorous Seychelles resort. But when their separate cover stories are put at risk, the pair are soon forced to masquerade as a honeymooning couple to cover their tracks.

Faking a marriage with your ex is bad enough, but when Lizzy and Cam find themselves tangled in a criminal conspiracy bigger than their bitterness, they realise that their relationship lie might be the only thing keeping them alive.

But as old feelings resurface, are they really just playing the part?

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This book is about second chances, fake marriage chaos, and two rivals discovering that unresolved feelings are far harder to hide than undercover identities. This is a hilarious, fast-paced romantic comedy packed with sizzling chemistry, sharp banter, and plenty of heart.

Lizzy Brown is the kind of heroine who instantly commands attention..bold, sarcastic, fiercely ambitious, and absolutely unwilling to let emotions get in the way of her career. As a private investigator who specializes in exposing cheating spouses, she thrives on staying in control. But everything unravels the moment Cameron reappears in her life. The man who once broke her trust is now her partner on an undercover assignment, and their forced proximity on a romantic island creates nonstop tension and comedy.

The fake marriage trope is executed brilliantly here. Watching Lizzy and Cam pretend to be happily in love while very obviously battling real feelings is endlessly entertaining. Their black cat and golden retriever dynamic adds even more charm, balancing Lizzy’s guarded personality with Cam’s warmth and patience.

Beneath the humor and swoony moments, the story also explores vulnerability, ambition, and emotional healing. Fun, flirty, and wonderfully addictive, this is the perfect escapist romance for readers craving laughter, sparks, and tropical chaos.

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Happy Publication Day – 25 September 2026

Hard To Get By Kelly Jamieson

He’s playing for keeps. She’s playing hard to get.

I’ve built a life I’m proud of – my own successful business, a beautiful condo, amazing friends, and a spoiled dog named Betty who takes up an entire king-sized bed! My life is exactly the way I want it. I know from experience that I need to keep relationships at a distance. A little fun? Fine. Commitment? Absolutely not.

Then I meet Jayden Wood in the park after our dogs nearly tangle their leashes together. He’s charming and way too attractive for my peace of mind. As a pro hockey player stuck on a struggling team, Jayden already has enough chaos in his life. But then our paths keep crossing. At the coffee shop. In the park. Around the city. Jayden calls it fate.

I swear he’s impossible to get rid of. Now the man who thrives on competition has decided I’m his next challenge—and he’s determined to prove I’m not as hard to get as I pretend to be.

Review Card & Book Review- First Dates At The Cat Cafe By Rachel Rowlands

Love is in the air at the cat café… Will everyone find their purr-fect match?

Grace adores her job as a barista at the café, but dreams of one day setting up her own matchmaking agency to help pet lovers find true love. 

When Catpurrcino partners with a dating festival for the whole of August it seems like it is meant to be. 

The last thing on Grace’s mind is her own love life. 

Until she is matched with musician Nathan, who is only at the festival so he can perform. 

Grace knows from the very first moment that Nathan is not the man of her dreams. 

But no one is going to take romantic advice from someone who can’t even get through one successful date. So Grace and Nathan make a pact: they will pretend to be smitten with each other until the end of festival.

The more time Grace and Nathan spend playing the perfect couple, the more Grace wonders if her fake feelings are becoming real… Could Nathan ever feel the same? 

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This book is about taking chances on love, chasing long-held dreams, and discovering that the connection you least expect might become the one you cannot live without. This is a cozy, heartwarming romance that feels like curling up with a warm drink while a cat naps beside you.

Grace is instantly lovable..a hardworking barista with big ambitions and an even bigger imagination when it comes to matchmaking. The Catpurrcino dating festival creates the perfect backdrop for romance, filled with charming café moments, playful chaos, and plenty of feline interruptions. The atmosphere is wonderfully vivid, from frothy coffees to soft paws weaving between nervous daters.

Nathan brings a quieter, slightly reluctant energy that balances Grace perfectly. Their fake-dating arrangement begins with humor and awkward chemistry, but the gradual shift from pretending to genuine affection is what truly makes the story shine. Their interactions feel natural, tender, and full of emotional warmth.

What makes this novel especially memorable is its balance of sweetness and sincerity. Beneath the adorable cats and romantic setups is a story about vulnerability, hope, and learning to trust your own heart. Uplifting, comforting, and irresistibly charming, this is the perfect feel-good romance for cozy reading days.

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Happy Publication Day – 24 September 2026

Fabulous And Furious By Harper Ford

What’s worse than an angry-middle-aged woman?

A whole club of them.

Everyone around 55-year-old Nell is absolutely infuriating. Her new boss is a sexist pr*ck, her clients can be selfish tw*ts, and the general public? They can p*ss right off!

But when Nell loses it at a children’s party entertainer (who definitely deserved it) her family send her to a rage room. Nell finds herself stood there with a baseball bat, being instructed to break as many things as possible by an annoyingly handsome man called Glen…

Still, as fun as it is to smash stuff, Nell finds it doesn’t quite hit the spot. Inspired, she starts a new space for herself and the women at work: Rent-A-Rant, a place just for them, to speak their minds, no holds-barred, and to finally be heard. Oh, and to eat loads of biscuits.

All these women have a lot to be mad about. But could it be that, instead of getting rid of their fury, they could channel it for good? With Rent-A-Rant’s help, Nell isn’t going to let everything fall apart — she’s going to smash it up.

Review Card & Book Review- The Tea Room Inheritance By Hannah Langdon

Welcome to The Coastal Kettle, a sun-drenched seaside tearoom where friendship is brewed strong and secrets run deeper than anyone suspected…

When Belle’s fiancé calls off their wedding just nine days before the ceremony, her carefully planned life crumbles. With nowhere else to turn, she flees to the south coast to stay with her beloved godmother Diana – only to discover that Diana has gifted Belle everything she has: a seaside house and a charming tearoom, The Coastal Kettle.

Starting over in the picturesque village of Spindrift Bay, Belle throws herself into renovating the tearoom and learning to bake. Between rescued kittens, new friendships and the kindness of locals like handsome vet Luke, she begins to heal. But when Belle uncovers a decades-old family secret hidden in the house, she faces an impossible choice: reveal the truth and risk destroying the lives of those she’s grown to love, or keep a secret for the woman who gave her everything…

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This book is about loss, reinvention, and the quiet courage it takes to start over when life falls apart in unexpected ways. It is a warm, atmospheric coastal romance set in the charming Spindrift Bay, where secrets simmer beneath the surface of a close-knit community and every cup of tea seems to hold a story of its own.

When Belle’s engagement suddenly ends and her home life becomes unbearable, she escapes to her godmother Diana’s seaside tea room, only to arrive after Diana’s sudden death. Left with a cryptic message—“find the box and tell him”—Belle is pulled into a mystery that intertwines grief, family secrets, and unexpected inheritance. As she settles into her new life at The Coastal Kettle, Belle slowly rebuilds herself, discovering a love for baking, a sense of belonging, and a growing connection with local vet Luke.

The story beautifully blends emotional healing with gentle suspense, especially as hidden documents reveal a long-buried family truth involving Diana’s past. With its cosy setting, lovable animals, and heartfelt themes of chosen family and second chances, this novel is both comforting and compelling.

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Review Card & Book Review- Tempted Hearts By Cissy Mecca

Welcome to Cedar Falls 🌲 

Juliette

I never meant to derail a man like Cole Ford. One lost passport and a spiraling travel disaster later, I’m stranded in Cinque Terre—overwhelmed and completely out of my depth. Then Cole shows up: calm, controlled, infuriatingly handsome. He’s order wrapped in a perfectly pressed shirt, and somehow the only person who makes me feel steady in the middle of my own chaos. I start wanting what I shouldn’t—him. And wanting Cole feels dangerous in a way I can’t even explain.

Cole

I don’t do chaos. And Juliette Porter is chaos with a heartbeat. I live by structure, logic, and The Bachelor Pact—especially the final rule: never fall in love. Flying to Italy to retrieve Juliette was supposed to be simple. But she slips past every defense I’ve built, makes me crave the unpredictable, and tempts me to break the vow I swore I’d never touch.

By the time we return to the familiarity of Cedar Falls, one truth is unavoidable: to keep her, I’ll have to shatter my last unbroken rule—and finally risk my heart.

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This book is about letting go of rigid expectations, embracing emotional vulnerability, and discovering that love rarely arrives in the neat, controlled way we imagine. This is a charming opposites-attract romance that blends humor, heart, and emotional growth against the stunning backdrop of Cinque Terre and the cozy familiarity of Cedar Falls.

Juliette is wonderfully relatable—frazzled, imperfect, and struggling to keep her life from falling apart. Her emotional honesty makes her easy to root for. In contrast, Cole is disciplined, organized, and determined to live by the rules he has carefully built for himself. Their personalities clash beautifully, creating sharp banter, undeniable tension, and a romance that develops with believable emotional depth.

What makes this story especially satisfying is how both characters evolve through their relationship. Juliette challenges Cole’s need for control, while Cole offers Juliette stability without diminishing who she is. Their connection feels genuine and earned rather than rushed.

With heartfelt moments, swoony chemistry, and just enough emotional angst, this is an engaging, character-driven romance that leaves you smiling.

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Review Card & Book Review- Late Learner By Ciara Geraghty

Ronda dares to dream… but will she dare to live?

Ronda McCann lives a quiet, careful life. She cycles back and forth to her job at the local care home and plays chess with a robot in the evenings. At forty-four years old, she is perfectly okay with that.

Then everything changes at once. Her mother threatens to sell their home. The care home is under siege from investors looking to buy. And a scruffy solicitor in a camper van sees something in Ronda that she’s never seen in herself.

Now, Ronda has a choice to make…

Keep playing it safe on the sidelines? Or finally become the person she’s always imagined herself to be…

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This book is about second chances, rediscovering lost dreams, and learning that it’s never too late to rebuild a life that feels meaningful and your own. This is a warm, uplifting contemporary story that blends everyday struggles with hope, humour, and emotional growth.

Ronda, a 44-year-old care assistant, is a deeply relatable protagonist whose life has taken an unexpected detour after a painful breakup forced her to return home and reassess her future. Working at Green Gables Nursing Home, she is surrounded by a colourful cast of residents and colleagues who bring charm, humour, and emotional richness to the story. These interactions ground the novel in a strong sense of community and make the setting feel genuinely alive.

As changes unfold at home particularly her mother considering a move into her sister’s granny annex. Ronda is pushed to confront what she wants next from life. Her journey is not about dramatic reinvention, but about small, brave steps toward self-discovery and reclaiming ambition she once set aside.

What makes the story especially engaging is its balance of lightness and emotional depth. Moments of humour sit naturally alongside more reflective, heartfelt scenes, creating a narrative that feels both comforting and real. Ultimately, this is a tender, feel-good read about resilience, purpose, and finding courage at any stage of life.

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Happy Publication Day – 22 September 2026

Scouting The Single Dad By Sara Ney

Layla Monroe can wrangle youth soccer drama and runaway ferrets with ease. But Fall Fest with zero ticket sales? Crisis! Enter her Hail Mary: Hayes Fielder, a grumpy NFL player who owes her friend a favor.

The good news? Hayes shows up.

The bad news? He brings his nine-year-old daughter, who has a to-do list: hike, swim, and find Dad a girlfriend. Layla’s somehow top of the audition list.

Hayes came to Star Lake for pumpkins, not feelings. But Layla’s smile could crack his defensive line, and his daughter’s already calling dibs. When a festival weekend turns into a week in Arizona—complete with pool kisses, kitchen disasters, and a kid who won’t stop scheming—Hayes realizes he’s in deep.

Was this just a favor between friends? Or the start of something worth scouting out for keeps?

Perfect for fans of single dad romance • Grumpy/sunshine • Matchmaking kids • Small town meets big city • Slow burn that combusts

Review Card & Book Review- Not over You, Actually by Heidi Stephens

She’s moved on. Absolutely. Definitely. . . Sort of.

Two years post-divorce and flying solo at a family wedding in France, Kate locks eyes with a strikingly handsome man – only to realise it’s Hugh, her ex-husband. The cardigan-wearing, workaholic history professor she left behind has been transformed into a man who is sleek, confident, and maddeningly attractive.

She expected wedding drama, but not this. And when a favour she can’t refuse lands her on a road trip across France and Spain with the newly upgraded Hugh, Kate is forced to confront more than just old memories.

As detours turn into revelations, she has to wonder: is this just a scenic route back to heartbreak, or could revisiting the past lead her somewhere entirely new?

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This book is about love after loss, the slow unraveling of a marriage, and whether two people who once let each other go can learn how to choose each other again. This is a tender, emotionally honest second-chance romance that explores divorce, growth, and reconnection with remarkable maturity.

Kate and Hugh’s story feels grounded in reality from the very first page. They are no longer a couple, but they are still tied together through shared history and co-parenting, which makes their unexpected reunion at a family wedding all the more charged. Seeing Hugh after two years—changed, reflective, and clearly trying to better himself—forces Kate to confront feelings she thought she had already resolved.

What makes this story stand out is its emotional patience. Nothing is rushed or overly simplified; instead, the narrative carefully peels back the layers of what went wrong between them. Kate’s journey is especially compelling as she begins to prioritize herself and reassess what she truly wants from life and love.

Their travels together provide a beautiful backdrop, but the real strength lies in the quiet, vulnerable conversations that rebuild trust. The story doesn’t avoid the messiness of marriage and separation,,it leans into it, making the eventual emotional payoff feel earned and authentic. A thoughtful, heartfelt romance that lingers long after the final page.

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Review Card & Book Review- Too Fast To Fall By Karen Booth

So what if she’s crushing on a race car driver? That doesn’t mean it’s love at first lap.
But maybe it’s love at first lap dog? 

Yesterday, Piper Murphy was just another dog sitter helping her sister with wedding prep while pretending she’s over her own broken engagement.

Today, she’s the fill-in dog sitter for Formula One driver Emilio Baquero. Brooding, gorgeous driver + naughty, cute Lab? Woof, down boy.

When Emilio offers her a five-week gig as his live-in dog nanny in London, Piper can’t help but say yes. It’s out of her comfort zone, sure, but it’s also a ticket to travel, racing, and caring for a dog she already adores. All while escaping the wedding planning that’s put her failures front and center.

Only being under the same roof means there’s no escaping Emilio’s intensity, or grumpiness. Piper tries to be a sunny presence, but their clashes just fuel the slow-burn tension to something near combustible.

Because falling for your boss is risky when you have a broken heart. Falling for your famous boss and his adorable dog? That’s a crash waiting to happen.

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This book is about finding love in unexpected places, healing emotional burnout, and discovering that sometimes slowing down is the only way to truly move forward. This is a charming sports romance set in the high-speed world of Formula 1, blending grumpy-sunshine chemistry with heartfelt personal growth.

Emilio is an F1 driver struggling through a turbulent season, weighed down not only by poor results on the track but also by personal upheaval, including his parents’ divorce and a recent breakup. His life feels increasingly out of control, and even something as simple as finding a reliable nanny for his dog becomes another source of stress. Piper, on the other hand, brings warmth and stability into his chaotic world. A passionate dog walker recovering from her own broken engagement, she is trying to rebuild her life while supporting her family and holding onto her optimism.

Their dynamic is one of the story’s strongest elements. Piper’s sunshine energy contrasts beautifully with Emilio’s grumpy, guarded nature, creating natural tension and emotional pull. The presence of Gus the dog adds charm and heart, even contributing his own perspective, which makes the story even more endearing.

With its mix of sports drama, humor, and tender romance, this is a feel-good read about trust, timing, and letting love in when life feels too fast.

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