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Book Review – An Island Summer By Jenny Hale

All that Meghan Gray has left of her beloved Pappy is his cottage on the edge of the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Longing to feel close to her grandfather, she returns to the golden sands of Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks for the summer, clutching the manilla envelope he gifted her tightly in her hand.

On her first night on the sun-drenched island, she meets brooding Toby Meyers, a local businessman. She might feel lost without Pappy, but looking into Toby’s sparkling blue eyes feels like coming home.

The beach house where she spent her childhood is just how she remembers: a shingled bungalow with two rocking chairs on the porch and shutters on the windows. As Meghan strolls along the sand with Toby, breathing in the salty air, she realizes she is making new memories…

When Meghan opens the envelope, she finds a black-and-white photograph of someone she doesn’t recognize. If she can find out its meaning, and why Pappy gave it to her, she’ll unlock a secret that has been hidden for decades. The truth has the power to change everything Meghan and Toby thought they knew about their lives—and it will either bring them together, or break their hearts…

Published Rate : 9 June 2022

My Review

Meghan return to Hatteras Island to her beloved grandpa’s home, where all her fond memories are. She met Toby and his dementia grandfather, Rupert who mistaken her for his good friend. As his delusional mind become more detailed, Meghan began to believe Rupert’s story. Meghan feel there is undeniable bond with Rupert and those snippet from Rupert turned out to be a secret that has been buried far too long.

This book is about family drama, pasts and present, with a dash of mystery and love. It is a quick and sweet read about Meghan who return to her hometown to find a place that she belong. Along with this, there is mystery surrounding the relationship between Rupert and Meghan.

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Book Review – His Sicilian Cinderella By Carol Marinelli

His until midnight…?

When millionaire Matteo Santini bought one night with Bella Gatti, it was to protect her innocence from the dangerous game she was caught up in. He never expected to be so undone by their fierce attraction or her disappearance the next day.

Chambermaid Bella has escaped her shameful past, but her memories of that night with Matteo still burn. Forced to attend Sicily’s most exclusive wedding together, Bella knows the dark-hearted tycoon will want a reckoning. As the clock strikes twelve, it’s clear the only way Bella will be leaving the party is with Matteo—via his bed!

Published Date: 21 July 2015

My Review

Erica was the one who amputated his leg. Five years later they met again and Erica wonder whether he remember her. Thorne knew who Erica is even before her request to work was approved. Both of them battling their own demons and neither of them want long term commitment but couldn’t help when they were attracted to each other.

It is a sweet and emotional read for me. The storyline is well written about how love heal two people who really have been through some tough times and found found the happiness they deserve at the end. Loved watching the chemistry between Erica and Thorne.

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Book Review – Love Out Loud By Marissa Clarke

A deliciously fun, flirty rom-com where love doesn’t happen by opening a door…it happens when you get stuck in one.

Veterinarian Fiona Nichols does not do well in stressful social situations. A little babble here, saying the absolutely wrong thing there. But that doesn’t stop Fiona from checking out the delectably hot guy in her building…from afar. Fate apparently has a nasty sense of humor, though.

Somehow Fiona gets herself and Hot Guy stuck in the building’s revolving door—all thanks to a certain squeaky dog toy…that unfortunately looks decidedly, uh, penile.

Must be time to meet the neighbors.

Turns out that Jake Ward is Fiona’s new public-speaking coach. A hot extrovert who always knows what to say. Fiona should hate the man on sight. Instead, she’s only finding him more attractive. And now she’s finally getting out of her comfort zone…only to get in over her head.

Published Date: 6 June 2022

My Review

Fiona, a vet, is expected to give a speech, in accepting an award for her community work. Something she think she could not do due to her phobia to speak in the public. She is more comfortable talking to animal then human. Jack who is a public speaking coach was hired to help and prepare her for the event. They stay close and notice each other. However, Jake avoid her at all cost due to her puppy. Jack has a phobia too. He is afraid of dog.

It is a sweet and heartwarming read to me. There are multiple of funny moments in the story and also very tender ones. I love reading how the main characters help each other to overcome their phobia and also their chemistry.

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Book Review – Having Her Boss’s Baby By Maureen Child

Billionaire game designer Brady Finn’s latest business plan doesn’t include a feisty Irish lass who challenges him at every turn. But Aine Donovan, the stunning manager of the hotel he just purchased, is as determined to prevent Brady from ruining tradition as Brady is to have her in his bed. When a no-strings fling leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Aine runs from her sexy, stubborn boss. What Brady doesn’t know won’t hurt him, right? But Brady won’t give up on claiming her—and their child—so easily…

Published Date: 4 August 2015

My Review

Brady is a dark haired attractive guy who can get any women he wants. Brady owned a successful company and decided to branch out by buying a castle hotel in Ireland. The plan is to renovate the hotel and turn it into a theme hotel and for the renovation, he requested the current hotel manager to meet him.

Aine is a fiery Irishwoman who wasn’t happy with the way Brady handle the take over. Worst still she doesn’t think Brady give her the due respect.

However, matter become complicated when both of them attracted to each other from the moment they met. Aine knew that a relationship with her new boss is a bad idea and it wont go anywhere with the distance between them.

Brady’s character come across as someone who keep his emotions. He doesn’t know what a family function and he don’t believe he will ever have one himself. Aine on the other hand, is a believer of love. Overall, It is a sweet story albeit a predictable one.

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Book Review – Bound to the Warrior King By Maisey Yates

The warrior she tamed…

Wild and untamed, Tarek al-Khalij was never meant to rule Tahar. More familiar with a sword than a crown, this lethal warrior must now heal the suffering his brother’s rule inflicted. To do it, he needs his most precious—and dangerous—weapon yet…a royal bride!

The widow he conquered

Elegant and poised, Queen Olivia will educate Tarek in the civilized art of political warfare. But in exchange, Tarek unleashes an unrestrained, primal passion she could never have guessed at possessing. Soon Olivia realizes that she has become inescapably bound…to the warrior king!

Published Date: 18 Aug 2015

My Review

Due to his evil older brother, Tarek was exposed with killing and defending his kingdom since he was fifteen.

Olivia is a 30 year old virgin and offer her hand in marriage in return of support. She did so to help her family. She has 30 days to teach Tarek and to convince she is all he need in a wife and a good Queen to his kingdom

It is a well written story with 2 strong characters. Tarek come across as a strong, silent type of hero but bearing emotional and physical burden. They hide their true feeling pretty well too. Olivia come across as a strong character who willing to sacrifice herself but as the story progresses, realizes that she didn’t know as much as she thought.

Overall, it is a good read for me.

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Book Review – A Cinderella for the Prince’s Revenge By Emmy Grayson

His royal ring is on the table…

Her destiny is in his hands!

Small-town bartender Briony Smith’s exhilarating flirtation with customer Cass is a welcome distraction from her very ordinary existence. She’s speechless when Cass reveals he’s a prince and she’s a long-lost princess!

She’s even more shocked by his convenient proposal! Marrying Cass will allow her to be part of the family she’s never known. And their powerful attraction can only sweeten the deal. But will it still feel like a fairy tale after Cass’s admission that making her his bride is part of his plan for revenge?

Published Date: 24 May 2022

My Review

Prince Cassius aka Cass was on a lookout for Briony whom he identify as his future wife. He want a revenge on the man who cause him to be forced out of his country. The man is Briony’s father.

Briony on the other hand know nothing about her biological father who is King of Linnaea. She is busy taking care of her stepfather who is a gambling addict and alcoholic and her stepsisters who has no respect to her.

The proposal from Cass will allow her out of a desperate financial situation and in return, allow him to get his revenge on Briony’s father.

It is a sweet read for me. It is a story of revenge, betrayal and love. The chemistry between Cass and Briony is remarkable.

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Book Review – The Price of His Redemption By Carol Marinelli

He wants her—no matter what the cost!

Daniil Zverev is the world’s most ruthless and sinfully seductive tycoon. No one would ever know the cruelty and rejection that fueled his ascent. But beautiful ballet teacher Libby Tennent is getting under Daniil’s skin and dangerously close to the truth.

From the moment she waltzed into his office, feisty Libby has challenged the dark-hearted Russian. He doesn’t do favors, yet he helps Libby’s business. He definitely doesn’t do relationships, yet one night with Libby isn’t enough! Money might be no object, yet the cost of getting closer to Libby is much higher…

Published Date: 15 November 2015

My Review

Daniil never allow himself to be attached to people due to his background who grow up in an orphanage. He have bonded with his twin brother, Roman, Nikolai and Sevastyan but lose contact after he was adopted. This has formed who he is today.

He found himself attracted to Libby, a teacher and he also make known to her that commitment is not in his book. But is he lying to himself or to convince Libby, he is who he is?

This is a four part series about 4 boys. Daniil come across as an reluctant and gloomy hero whilst Libby is a strong character who is not clingy. Love the storyline very much and the ending is exceptional.

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Book Review – A Cold Creek Christmas Story By RaeAnne Thayne

Sparkle In The Snow Leads To So Much More

Celeste Nicholas has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho…until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, she’s suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer?

Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. Yet all the millionaire’s resources can’t help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support—can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?

Published Date: 17 November 2015

My Review

This is a charming Christmas story of Celeste, a small town children’s librarian and Flynn who return to this town with his child hoping for healing for both of them. There was a past history with both of them.

The characters and storyline were well written. Love how both Celeste and Flynn discover each other when they finally met each other again after all these years. It is a delightful holiday read for me with heartwarming worthy moments

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Book Review – A wedding At Sandy Cove (Part 1: Always the Bridesmaid) By Bella Osborne

This is the first part in a brand new four-part serial from Bella Osborne.

This will be Ella’s eighth time down the aisle…

Ella has made it her mission in life to find every bride in their dream dress.

But every time she sends one of her happy customers off to the altar with a perfect, ivory silk gown, she thinks of those seven, hideous bridesmaid dresses hanging in her own closet.

She’s about to add another one, too, because her best friend’s wedding is now only months away. And this one, in a muddy shade of brown, might be the worst dress yet.

Ella is excited for her friend to have the perfect seaside wedding, but every discussion about flowers and centrepieces makes her feel more alone than ever.

So, Ella finally accepts her friends’ pleas to set her up on a blind date.

Ella is set to meet a handsome, gym-going estate agent. But a mix up on the night throws her into the path of Kit, instead.

Kit is most definitely not the man she was supposed to meet, but he could end up changing her life in ways she never thought possible…

Published Date: 25 May 2022

My Review

This book consist of 4 part and this review is on the beginning to the series.

It is a story about friendship and self discovery. Ella is the main character of the story. In this introductory part of the story, Ella is a passive character is obviously being bullied by her employer. She met her father at a restaurant together with another women and she was confronted by the son of the women.

Based on the first part, it is a delightful read for me. Looking forward to read the other remaining part..

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Book Review – A Golden Cornish Summer By Phillipa Ashley

Under the golden Cornish sun, buried treasure and family secrets will change Emma’s life forever…

Emma loved her life in the seaside village of Silver Cove. But when the discovery of sunken treasure ignited a feud between her family and that of Luke, her first love, everything fell apart. Heartbroken and betrayed, she fled.

Now, as she wades into the sparkling surf for the first time in fifteen years, she remembers everything she loved about this beautiful place. Then a huge wave knocks her off her feet. Wet and dripping, Emma is rescued by none other than Luke – who is, to her dismay, even more handsome than ever.

Emma starts to wonder if returning home was a huge mistake. Or could the real treasure have been waiting here for her all along?

Published Date: 23 June 2022

My Review

After 15 years, Emma found herself to be back to her native Cornwall to get some inspiration for her work without realising that her first love, Luke is also in Silver Cove and is staying in her former home.

With Luke around, her past came back to haunt her forcing her to confront them. I love the way how her pasts was narrated and how all of her life’s puzzle pieces come back together. There are many secrets that people has been keeping and these was revealed which help Emma and Luke to understand and accept their relationship.

It is a perfect summer read in a breathtaking setting. I love the characters in this book and the friendship between the community.

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