Review Card & Book Review- Call Me Anytime By Max Monroe

Down and almost out in Nashville, Hannah May takes a job at what she thinks is a telemarketing company. To her shock, it’s a phone sex hotline. Unfortunately, the only role-playing Hannah can do with conviction is as a cash-strapped twenty-five-year-old virgin caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s. If only her callers were into that fantasy. Instead, one of them is looking for a killer.

Detective Dominic Dunn is investigating the murder of another hotline operator when Hannah’s endearing awkwardness, quirky charm, and fierce devotion to her mother crack his professional facade. Despite the circumstances, their connection is instant and electric. For the first time in years, Hannah finds herself living instead of just surviving—even if that means playing amateur sleuth between awkward attempts at phone seduction.

But as their relationship deepens and the investigation intensifies, Dominic’s protective instincts go into overdrive. With every call Hannah takes, she gets closer to both love and danger.

Because somewhere in Nashville, on the other end of her line, a killer is waiting.

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This is a wonderfully entertaining rom-com that delivers everything I love—humor, heart, and just enough suspense to keep me guessing. Hannah May is down on her luck, trying to keep up with bills while caring for her mother, who’s living with Alzheimer’s. When she accidentally lands a job at a phone-sex hotline, her life takes a chaotic—and hilariously unexpected—turn. She’s awkward, sweet, and completely out of her element, which only makes her even more endearing.

Then there’s Detective Dominic Dunn, who’s investigating a murder tied to the hotline. Their connection sparks instantly, even under the strangest circumstances, and their chemistry builds beautifully throughout the story. Their meet-cute is absolutely bonkers—equal parts chaotic, awkward, and charming—and I found myself grinning through entire chapters.

The blend of comedy, mystery, romance, and genuine emotion works incredibly well. One moment the story has you laughing out loud, and the next it surprises you with tender, heartfelt moments—especially when exploring Hannah’s devotion to her mom. That emotional depth adds a meaningful layer to all the flirtation and chaos, making the entire journey feel warm, engaging, and completely irresistible.

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Review Card & Book Review- Big Sky Safe House By Juno Rushdan

Can he stop the killer

who has found her again?

The only woman to escape the notorious Yuletide slayer, Nora Santana wants to stop running and put down roots in this tight-knit Montana town. But a chilling holiday message from her Secret Santa tells Nora her carefully constructed cover has been blown. Out of options, she must rely on Ironside Protection investigator Bo Lennox to keep her alive. With the fatalities rising, Bo and Nora confront their taboo attraction as they unearth long-buried secrets…and a killer who’s closer than they could ever imagine…

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This is a tense, emotionally charged romantic suspense novel that blends danger, trauma, and fierce connection into a gripping read. Nora, having survived multiple brutal attacks that claimed the lives of her closest friends, has lived years in the shadows—haunted, isolated, and determined to stay hidden. When a relentless killer resurfaces with chilling precision, she’s forced back into the open and into the care of Bo, a steadfast protection agent committed to keeping her alive.

Bo’s dedication to the job clashes with the immediate, powerful pull he feels toward Nora. Their chemistry is present from the first page—more instant spark than slow burn—as Nora finds herself drawn to Bo’s strength, gentleness, and understanding. Despite his worries about compromising the mission, she pursues the connection, and their shared scars create an unexpectedly deep emotional bond.

Rushdan crafts a villain who is both vicious and cleverly concealed, keeping the suspense sharp and the mystery engaging. With a satisfying resolution and a hopeful ending that hints at lasting happiness, Big Sky Safe House delivers a thrilling blend of high-stakes action and heartfelt romance perfect for fans of protective heroes and resilient heroines.

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Review Card & Book Review – The Christmas Playbook By Lisa Carter

When the goal is love
it’s time to break the rules…

When her football coach father has a sudden heart attack, Maddie Lovett finds help from an unlikely source: her high school crush, Tanner Price. Back in town to care for his mother, former star athlete Tanner agrees to step in temporarily. As he leads the team to the state championships, Maddie’s support helps him see her as more than just the coach’s daughter. But when a family crisis occurs, Tanner knows his time in Truelove is limited. With his Christmas departure quickly approaching, can Maddie convince him to stay…for more than just football?

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This is a heartfelt and faith-filled holiday story that explores family bonds, second chances, and the quiet courage needed to care for those who are struggling. When Tanner Price returns home for Christmas after months working on the oil rigs, he is confronted with painful family challenges and the heavy responsibility of doing what’s right for a loved one facing a debilitating condition. What could have been an overwhelming season becomes bearable through the support of his tight-knit small-town community.

At the center of that support is Maddie Lovett—a warm, generous woman whose servant-hearted nature brings light into Tanner’s darkest moments. She’s the kind of character readers instantly root for, offering compassion without judgment and reminding Tanner that hope still exists even when circumstances feel bleak.

Though football is woven through the narrative, the story’s heart lies in healing—broken families, hurting individuals, and relationships scarred by time. Lisa Carter delivers a touching reminder that faith, love, and community can restore what feels lost. Tender, uplifting, and inspiring, The Christmas Playbook is a beautiful holiday read about renewal, grace, and finding God’s timing in every season.

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Review Card & Book Review – Fiancé Under The Mistletoe By Jacquelin Thomas

Their fake engagement…

Could be a Christmas calamity!

Tami Adams can’t resist Christmas on beautiful Polk Island—but getting dumped shortly before the holidays wasn’t her plan. So, she forms a new plan to guarantee a truly happy festive season, free from her mother’s pushy matchmaking: get fake-engaged to her best friend, Aiden Worthington. Aiden’s avoiding Christmas since his dad passed, but helping Tami might help him get through the holidays. There’s only one problem—this pretend relationship’s feeling a little too real. Going from “coupled for Christmas” back to “just friends” might be harder than they thought… 

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This is a warm, festive, and emotionally uplifting holiday romance that blends fake-engagement fun with genuine heart. Tami Adams arrives on picturesque Polk Island expecting Christmas cheer—not a breakup. Determined to avoid her mother’s relentless matchmaking and salvage her holiday spirit, she strikes a deal with her best friend, Aiden Worthington: they’ll pretend to be engaged for the season. What begins as a simple plan quickly becomes complicated as long-buried feelings surface and their easy friendship deepens into something undeniably real.

Jacqueline Thomas beautifully captures the magic of the holidays while exploring themes of grief, healing, and the quiet bravery it takes to open your heart. Aiden’s struggle with Christmas after his father’s passing adds emotional depth, balancing Tami’s journey toward rediscovering joy and self-worth. Their chemistry is tender and believable, especially highlighted in scenes like Aiden’s unforgettable entrance—confident, composed, and offering Tami the comfort she didn’t realize she needed.

With its cozy island setting, heartfelt moments, and irresistible best-friends-to-lovers charm, Fiancé Under the Mistletoe is a delightful holiday read that delivers warmth, romance, and hope.

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Review Card & Book Review – Twisted Love By Laura Carter

🔪 Would you keep a deadly secret?

⚠️ Would you risk everything?

Gregory Ryans asked me for loyalty, and I gave it. I gave him every last piece of me.

I’ve done things I never thought I was capable of. Crossed lines I swore I’d never cross. And through it all, I stayed.

But the longer I stand at his side, the more the weight of his past crushes us both.

He thinks money can fix everything. But he’s wrong.

Because those ghosts from his past are coming for him. For us. And every secret he’s buried is one step closer to destroying the man I can’t seem to walk away from.

Loving Gregory Ryans might be the one thing that finally ruins me

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Twisted Love continues Scarlett and Gregory’s gripping journey, delving into the aftermath of Gregory’s father’s murder with emotional intensity and heartfelt complexity. As the police investigate, Gregory sticks to his version of events, creating tension and driving Scarlett to reflect on how much she has changed. Her inner journey adds depth to the story, showing a heroine learning more about herself while navigating a complicated and passionate relationship.

Laura Carter skillfully balances suspense, romance, and character growth, allowing readers to connect deeply with both Scarlett and Gregory. Their dynamic is filled with longing, unspoken emotions, and moments of tender vulnerability, making their evolving relationship both realistic and compelling. While the story takes its time exploring the emotional layers, this allows for richer character development and a deeper understanding of the stakes involved.

Fans of the series will be pleased to see familiar characters facing new challenges and personal revelations. Though slightly slower in pace than the first book, Twisted Love remains a captivating and emotionally engaging read that leaves readers eager for the next instalment.

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Review Card & Book Review – Starlight Over Hollyhock Farm By Georgina Troy

Will sparks fly at Hollyhock Farm this summer?

When a hit TV series sets up camp at Hollyhock Farm, Jersey’s tranquil lanes are turned upside down. Radio DJ Callum Preston is used to high-maintenance guests – but nothing prepares him for interviewing the star-of-the-hour actor Riley Sharp, or meeting his beautiful, overworked PA, Tasha Dodds.

As Callum and Tasha grow closer in the island sunshine, the farm becomes the backdrop for more than just the cameras. But with paparazzi scandals brewing and Callum’s family thrust into the spotlight, will their Jersey summer end in heartbreak – or be the start of something wonderful?

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This is a charming, sun-soaked romance that blends coastal escapism with heartfelt emotion and just the right dash of drama. Set on the picturesque island of Jersey, Georgina Troy crafts a story that feels both soothing and sparkling, inviting readers into a world where summer skies, sea breezes, and small-town connections shape every moment.

At the centre are Callum Preston, a charismatic radio DJ seeking calm after upheaval, and Tasha Dodds, a capable and quietly endearing PA who prefers to stay out of the spotlight. Their chemistry develops with delightful subtlety—shared smiles, easy conversations, and the unexpected upheaval of a film crew descending on their tranquil corner of the island. Troy balances humour, warmth, and a touch of scandal, weaving in paparazzi mischief and tangled family secrets while keeping the emotional heart of the story front and centre.

This novel is effortlessly comforting, perfect for readers who enjoy feel-good romances with atmospheric settings. Fans of Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft, or Virgin River will find themselves transported by this gentle, luminous tale of second chances and new beginnings.

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Review Card & Book Review- Mending Lost Dreams At The Highland Repair Shop By Kiley Dunbar

🧵🪡 Welcome to the Highland Repair Shop, where mending broken things – be they clocks, compasses or hearts – is a way of life.

After a gruelling few years in city hospitals, trainee doctor Alice hopes a new, small-town post will bring quiet to her racing mind. Instead, she finds a place brimming with eccentricity and curiosity, and people who seem to see straight through her carefully controlled facade.

Murray has returned to his hometown with a broken heart and his tail between his legs. Volunteering at the family-run repair shop is meant to be temporary… until a chance encounter starts to crack his emotional armour.

Meanwhile, mountain ranger Finlay lives for solitude and the wild and rugged scenery. But when a broken compass draws him reluctantly into town life, he finds himself pulled not just into a community project, but into the kind of tangled feelings he’s spent a lifetime avoiding.

As a new garden is built and winter weather rages, lives will be patched, polished and set on entirely new courses. Can these lonely hearts be mended, and finally find happiness and love?

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This is a tender, whimsical, and quietly uplifting story that blends small-town warmth with gentle romance and a touch of Highland magic. Kiley Dunbar creates a captivating setting in Cairn Dhu, a remote village at the end of the train line, where newcomers and locals alike are searching for purpose, healing, and connection.

Dr Alice Hargreave, fragile after upheaval and unsure of her place, brings a relatable vulnerability to the tale as she adjusts to life far from Manchester. Her encounters with the eccentric residents—Murray, nursing a bruised heart; Finlay, the reclusive off-grid ranger with a sweet tooth; and Cary, the charming “clock-wheelbarrow man”—provide both humour and heart. Each man is drawn with depth and quirks, adding richness to the village tapestry.

Dunbar excels at portraying community: nosy neighbours, cosy shops, and tender moments of support that slowly help Alice rediscover her courage. Woven through it all is a subtle thread of folklore that gives Cairn Dhu its own enchantment.

Warm, character-driven, and full of charm, this novel is a delightful celebration of second chances, self-discovery, and finding where you truly belong.

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Review Card & Book Review- Paradise By Julie Cohen

Katie never stops moving – constantly changing her address, her boyfriends, her life. But every June, for a month, she goes back to Maine. To the old lake house her family calls Paradise.

But one day Katie wakes up in a hospital bed in Maine, with no memory of the last eighteen months. From her current boyfriend to the global pandemic, Katie is lost. And everything at Paradise has changed, too… including her best friend in the world, Nic.

Nic puts down deep roots. She still lives in the house where she grew up. She’s the memory keeper of her family. And she’s been in love with her best friend Katie for almost her entire life. Now Katie’s claiming not to remember the night that destroyed their friendship forever. Is her amnesia real? Or does she just want to forget?

And how can either of them move on, if only one of them remembers the truth?

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This is a beautifully written, emotionally layered novel that delves into the complexities of friendship, identity, and the choices that shape who we become. Katie and Nicole have been inseparable since childhood, their bond tested by time, ambition, and the diverging paths of adulthood. When their dreams and desires begin to clash, the two women find themselves at a crossroads, questioning not only their friendship but also their own sense of self.

Cohen’s storytelling shines with empathy and depth, exploring how even the strongest relationships can falter when life pulls people in different directions. The Maine setting adds a serene yet poignant backdrop to the emotional turbulence, capturing both the beauty and isolation of self-discovery. The characters feel incredibly authentic—their pain, confusion, and loyalty leap off the page, making it impossible not to root for them.

With its honest portrayal of love, friendship, and growing pains, Paradise is a tender, thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page. A heartfelt, soul-stirring novel perfect for readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories.

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Review Card & Book Review – Protected Hearts By Cissy Mecca

The Rules of the Bachelor Pact: Never date the neighbour…

Beck

It’s probably a bad idea to fall for the one woman I was never supposed to touch. Mae O’Malley. . . my childhood best friend and the reason for Rule #1 of the Bachelor Pact: no dating the girl next door.

Following the rules has never been hard. Until Mae walks back into my life, fresh off a broken engagement and looking like a complication I want to make. She’s sexy, smart, and more off-limits than ever. But I’ve never been one to give up easily, especially not when it comes to the only woman I’ve ever loved.

Mae

Coming home with my heart still broken from Paris wasn’t part of the plan. But being surrounded by family, and Beck makes it easier. Or so I thought.

Because now he’s looking at me like I’m something more than a friend, and suddenly I’m feeling things I never thought I would again. Butterflies. Hope. Beck’s made it clear he’s not the settling-down type, and I’ve been burned before. So why can’t I protect my heart from the one person who’s always had it?

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This is a warm, slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance that beautifully captures the fear and excitement of taking a lifelong friendship to the next level. Beck and Mae have been inseparable since childhood, their bond rooted in shared memories and unspoken feelings. Beck, the humble bartender at O’Malley’s, has always felt unworthy of Mae, the talented pastry chef whose dreams once took her to France. When Mae returns home heartbroken after her fiancé’s betrayal, she’s unsure where her life—and her heart—belong.

As they reconnect, their easy banter and undeniable chemistry make it impossible for their friends not to notice what’s brewing beneath the surface. Cissy Mecca writes with warmth and humor, balancing heartfelt emotion with witty, sarcastic exchanges that make the friendships feel real and alive. Beck’s quiet devotion and Mae’s vulnerability create a deeply relatable love story about risk, healing, and realizing that sometimes the person you’ve always loved has been beside you all along. Charming, heartfelt, and full of small-town charm—this is a must-read for contemporary romance fans.

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Review Card & Book Review- Single Dad Dilemma By Karla Sorensen

You’d think it was the perfect setup: living next door to the grumpy single dad who needs my help with his troublemaking kids—just until football season is over. Swoony stuff, right?

You know who’s not swooning? Me.

I’m as grumpy as he is, and I’m fairly certain that for NFL Coach Barrett King, it was hate at first sight. It’s nothing I’ll lose sleep over because 1) the feeling is mutual, and 2) I’m not a people person. Just me and my dog, Larry, moving around when the mood strikes, is what I prefer.

Except I start getting attached. First to the kids. Then to their father. I don’t know why. He’s overbearing. His attempts at flirting are just growls and glares. But if I ever see that man smile…well, I might tear all his clothes off.

I don’t do forever. And Barrett—serious, thoughtful, sexier than he has any right to be—doesn’t do short term. We’re headed straight for disaster.

But if we’re willing to take a risk, maybe this story won’t end in heartbreak. Maybe what started as the perfect setup for two imperfect people just might end in love.

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This is a tender, slow-burn romance that balances humour, heart, and healing with effortless charm. Barrett, a disciplined NFL coach and single dad, has his life running like clockwork—until Lily, his free-spirited neighbour, unexpectedly becomes the one person who can keep up with his spirited kids and quietly transform his world.

The dynamic between Lily and Barrett’s children is delightful—genuine, funny, and full of heart—and it’s through them that Barrett’s guarded heart begins to thaw. Sorensen masterfully builds tension between the leads, crafting a slow-burn connection that feels both believable and deeply satisfying. Their chemistry simmers under layers of emotional baggage, vulnerability, and quiet moments that speak louder than words.

While the ending feels a touch rushed, the emotional journey more than makes up for it. Sorensen excels at portraying the beauty of found family and the courage it takes to open your heart again. Single Dad Dilemma is charming, heartfelt, and profoundly moving—a story that celebrates love in its most unexpected, healing form.

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