October 31, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Out Of Office By Phoebe MacLeod

Athena’s rule is simple: men are unreliable, untrustworthy, and best admired from a safe distance.

And with her career to focus on, it’s a rule she’s perfectly happy sticking to – much to her mother’s dismay.

Until work sends her to Cape Town, and she meets Nathan: charming, thoughtful, and dangerously attentive. Suddenly, Athena’s long-held decree feels… negotiable.

But Nathan’s past may not be as spotless as it seems, and Athena starts to wonder if her instincts were right all along. The problem is, by the time the warning signs appear, she’s already falling for him.

Should Athena risk her carefully curated world for love – or will her heart pay the price?

The Game Plan By Laura Carter

One wild night in Vegas. One accidental marriage. One very real problem… falling in love. 🏒💍

When Sienna Jamieson’s partner – in life and work – decides to trade her in for a younger, slinkier model, she’s at risk of losing everything… and being deported. That’s how she comes to be crying on the shoulder of her manchild client and ice hockey star, Jax Harris, on a Las Vegas chapel crawl with him and his New York Dragons teammates.

Jax Harris has been called many things – hockey sensation, superstar, playboy, irresponsible, irresistible, and most likely to spend time in the sin bin. But waking up in his Las Vegas suite with his PR in his bed and a jelly ring on her wedding finger is the first time he’s been called an accidental husband.

Sienna needs their fake relationship to last just long enough to get her life – and visa – back on track. And dating Sienna seems to be having a positive impact on Jax’s reputation on and off the ice.

All they need to do is stick to the game plan. But one of them is about to have a shift change. Can their marriage of convenience become something more?

I promised not to fall. He’s making it impossible.

When Cole Thorner walks into my father’s funeral, I can barely breathe.

He’s the boy who shattered my heart a decade ago—now a ruthless billionaire CEO who shouldn’t be here. But Cole hasn’t come to pay respects. He’s come with a proposal: honor the pact we made as teenagers and marry him for one year. In exchange? Five million pounds and the chance to save my family home from ruin.

It’s meant to be a business arrangement—nothing more. Cole needs to soften his icy reputation, and I’m the perfect candidate: the lovely, charming girl-next-door. He’s made it clear he has zero interest in being a real husband, and I’m determined to protect what’s left of my heart.

But then he takes me to Rome.

The city I’ve dreamed of becomes our honeymoon backdrop, and suddenly the boundaries I’ve drawn start to blur. The chemistry between us is undeniable.

So why does falling for Cole Thorner again feel like the most dangerous bargain I’ve ever made?

About The Author

My Review

This book is about Charlotte and Cole, childhood best friends whose lives are torn apart by heartbreak, family secrets, and time, only to be reunited years later through an unexpected fake marriage that forces them to confront the love they never truly left behind.

Sasha Lace delivers an emotional second-chance romance that is impossible to put down. Charlotte and Cole’s friendship is beautifully written, capturing the innocence, humor, and unwavering devotion of two teenagers whose feelings quietly deepen long before they understand them. Their chemistry remains electric twelve years later, even beneath layers of pain and regret.

Cole is a standout hero. Beneath his ruthless billionaire reputation lies a deeply wounded man shaped by an abusive father and years of emotional sacrifice. His vulnerability makes every heartfelt confession unforgettable. Charlotte is equally compelling—witty, resilient, and determined to protect the heart that Cole once shattered. Her humor provides the perfect balance to the story’s heavier emotional moments.

The fake marriage trope blends seamlessly with themes of healing, forgiveness, trust, and self-discovery. Rich with heartfelt emotion, unforgettable characters, and powerful romantic tension, this is a beautifully crafted love story that lingers long after the final page.

My Rating