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Review Card & Book Review – A Billionaire For Christmas By Jo Lyons

When talented chef Molly’s best friend and business partner, Ava, passes away, she leaves Molly their beloved restaurant – and a wild, impossible bucket list to complete. But thanks to a legal mix-up, Molly’s inheritance is at risk unless she ticks off every outrageous item before the Christmas Eve deadline: just twelve days away.

Determined to honour Ava’s wishes and desperate to save her dream, Molly searches for a billionaire willing to share Champagne with her in a hot tub – one of the more extravagant challenges on the bucket list. She’s in a luxurious ski resort in the French Alps, so it might just be doable. But then she meets Levi. A devastatingly handsome billionaire, yes, but infuriatingly resistant to getting involved!

As the snow falls and sparks fly, Molly is entangled in a series of increasingly embarrassing escapades. With time running out, can she pull off the impossible – and maybe even find love along the way?

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A Billionaire for Christmas takes a delightfully over-the-top premise—a grief-fueled Christmas bucket list—and grounds it with emotional depth and genuine character growth.

Molly shines as a protagonist: quirky, determined, and grieving the loss of her best friend, she’s thrown into a whirlwind of absurd holiday dares that push her far outside her comfort zone. Her dynamic with Levi—the brooding, emotionally guarded billionaire—is classic opposites-attract, but Lyons avoids clichés by weaving in vulnerability and witty banter that make their chemistry feel earned.

The French Alps setting adds charm and escapism, while the humor (think karaoke in Santa suits and ski lift mishaps) keeps the tone light. Although some tasks stretch believability and the ending feels a bit rushed, the story strikes a strong balance between heartfelt grief and rom-com hilarity.

Overall, this is a cozy, funny, and surprisingly touching holiday romance—perfect for readers who want a snow-drenched escape filled with love, laughter, and healing.

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Review Card & Book Review – Unbroken By Mary Sue Jackson

ELI

Drama and I don’t mix. Never have.

But Fiona Cafferty? She’s a walking whirlwind in tight jeans—and unfortunately, my new trail guide partner. Perfect. We’ve been oil and water since high school. She’s all sass, sunshine, and trouble in denim. I’m the quiet one—hands calloused, jaw set, no patience for nonsense. I’m here in Poplar Springs to work hard and build a steady life for my son. But she’s in my space, in my head, and damn if I don’t catch myself watching her when I shouldn’t.

Then she drops a lie that spreads like wildfire—tells folks we’re dating.

Says it’s just to help me save face after my two-timing ex tried to make a fool of me. Now we’re faking it. Smiles, hand-holding, playing couple for the town. It was supposed to be temporary. Just a story to shut people up. But she fits into my life—and my son’s—too easily. And every day, it feels less like a lie… and more like the one thing I didn’t know we were missing.

FIONA

It was just one tiny lie. Okay—one giant, town-shaking, gossip-fuelling lie. But it was to protect Eli Carter. He didn’t deserve to be cut down by his ex—not in front of half of Poplar Springs. So, I said we were dating. Figured we’d fake it for a week, maybe two, then go our separate ways. Now? We’re playing house on the trails, sharing long rides, longer glances, and things that feel a little too real.

Eli’s not just the strong, silent type—he’s a wall of grit and quiet heat. A protective father with a soft spot he keeps buried deep. The kind of man who doesn’t say much, but when he does, you feel it in your bones. I used to think he barely tolerated me. Now he’s looking at me like I might be the only reason he’d ever stick around. This was never supposed to be serious.

But I think I just crossed the line between pretend and something that could break me wide open.

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Unbroken by Mary Sue is a charming cowboy romance filled with warmth, family, and a touch of small-town drama. Eli, a hardworking single father, is devoted to raising his young son, Patrick, while balancing his duties on a local ranch. His quiet routine is disrupted when Fiona—his boss’s sister and his spirited rival from high school—returns home. Old sparks and competitive banter quickly reignite between them, leading to an electric chemistry that neither can ignore. When Fiona jokingly tells people that she and Eli are dating, the harmless fib spins into community gossip, forcing them into a pretend relationship that soon feels far too real.

The novel beautifully captures themes of second chances, trust, and learning to open one’s heart again. With humor, heartfelt moments, and a strong sense of “meant-to-be” love, Unbroken is a delightful story for fans of cowboy romance, witty banter, and family-centered happily-ever-afters.

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Review Card & Book Review- Meet Me In The Orchard By Carolyn Brown

Two and a half months have passed since Brodie Carter showed up in Spanish Fort, Texas to meet the father who never knew he even existed. Well, family is family, and Brodie is welcomed in (once everyone gets over their shock). Getting to know his seven half sisters and all their spouses has not been an easy job. Add to that Audrey Ross, the obnoxious, sassy, overbearing woman who owns the orchard next to his. Between Audrey haggling Brodie to buy his property and his matchmaking Great Aunt Bernie setting him up on flop dates, nothing seems to be going right.

And then a tornado demolishes the house Brodie and his brothers live in and everything they own. At least the orchard and farm are left untouched. Luckily, his new family offers up rooms to Brodie and his brothers while they work to rebuild. They move into the former brothel known as the Paradise, and try to get on with their lives.

Audrey claims the storm is an omen that Brodie should sell, but that’s the last thing he’s going to do. No one boils his blood like she does, and Aunt Bernie can see it. Can Brodie and Audrey stop arguing over their properties long enough to realize the spark that’s growing between them?

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This story blends family drama, small-town feuds, and sizzling chemistry into a tale that’s both hilarious and heartfelt. Brodie moves to Spanish Fort with his brothers after learning about his biological father, and soon finds himself welcomed into the big, warm Paradise family. But when he buys land tied to an old family feud, he butts heads with Audrey Ross, who’s determined to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers. Their differences—organic farming versus traditional farming—fuel the conflict, but their attraction is undeniable. Meanwhile, Aunt Hattie and Aunt Bernie, two feisty elders locked in a decades-long rivalry, bring endless mischief, chaos, and laugh-until-you-cry moments.

With mud fights, pot-bellied pigs, stubborn pride, and tender romance, Brown crafts a story about love, resilience, and family ties. Brodie and Audrey’s journey is sweet, funny, and full of sparks, setting the stage for a series that promises even more small-town magic.

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Review Card & Book Review- Ruthless Love By Laura Carter

I’ve always walked the straight and narrow, following the rules, kept my head down and my record clean.

Then Gregory Ryans, billionaire CEO, walked into my office – suit immaculate, smile lethal, morals grey.

It was only supposed to be business, but one brush of his wicked lips against my skin changed everything.

There’s something about him I can’t resist. Something dark. Addictive. And completely dangerous.

I’ll do anything he asks, even help destroy the enemies from his past.

But when tragedy strikes, it threatens to destroy everything we’ve built.

They say love is powerful. But I realise too late – I’ve already fallen.

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Scarlett Heath is a brilliant mergers and acquisitions lawyer, fighting to prove herself in a male-dominated firm while caring for her sick father at home. The last thing she needs is distraction—but she finds herself captivated by billionaire Gregory Ryans, the enigmatic CEO of Eclectic Technologies. Gregory is powerful, ruthless, and determined to have her both professionally and personally. He assigns Scarlett to handle his planned takeover of Sea People International, but the deal raises troubling ethical questions that test her integrity.

Scarlett can’t resist Gregory’s intensity, though his mysterious past and thirst for revenge pull her into dangerous territory. Their attraction grows through witty banter, stolen moments, and undeniable chemistry, but Gregory’s secrets and obsession with control threaten everything. Just as Scarlett begins to trust him, shocking revelations shatter her certainty. With tragedy looming and loyalties torn, their future hangs in the balance—ending on a heart-stopping cliffhanger.

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Review Card & Book Review- Meet Me At Sunset By Carol Kirkwood

Lies, seduction and secrets await under a Spanish sun…

When Camille Fontaine arrives in sun-drenched Majorca, she’s running from a shattered love affair. But even amongst the palm trees and golden sands, she can’t forget her past.

Surrounded by the glamorous and the guilty, Camille discovers she isn’t the only one with secrets to hide. As the sun sets on their island paradise, can Camille and her fellow sunseekers escape their pasts and find happiness — or will their secrets destroy everything?

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This is a glamorous, escapist novel that blends love, betrayal, and ambition with just the right touch of intrigue. Camille, once caught between two men at college, built a successful fashion empire with her husband Andre, only to lose him in a tragic car accident. Their son Lucas, who survived the crash with a lasting scar, forges his own path as a talented chef in Mallorca, where childhood summers with his grandmother left deep roots.

As Lucas reconnects with his old friend Paulo, navigates his relationship with his girlfriend Elle, and crosses paths with a colorful cast of characters—including aspiring actress Stephanie, the glamorous Catherine, and others tied to his family’s past—secrets, rivalries, and shifting loyalties come to light. Meanwhile, Camille and Nicolas (her first love and Andre’s old friend) continue to play pivotal roles in the unfolding drama.

Fast-paced and filled with romance, suspense, and vividly drawn settings, it is as much about family ties and second chances as it is about love and ambition. With its mix of glitz, emotional tension, and a lively ensemble cast, this is a page-turner perfect for readers who enjoy stories of passion, betrayal, and resilience set against a glamorous international backdrop.

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Review Card & Book Review- The CEO I Hate By Leslie North

The Hating Game meets a much hotter Morning Glory—if the grumpy media exec was her brother’s best friend, and this time they actually kissed.

Liam Lockhart is my brother’s best friend, a decade older, and the kind of mistake I swore I’d never make twice. Two years ago, we kissed—hard, hot, unforgettable—until he shoved me away like I was a mistake he couldn’t afford. Message received. So I did what any heartbroken writer would do: I turned him into the villain of my webcomic. Broody, smug, infuriating—and totally based on Liam. I thought I was subtle. I wasn’t.

Now, thanks to a twist of fate (and my brother’s injury), Liam’s offering me the job of a lifetime: head writer on a hit show for his streaming platform.The catch? Working with him every day—while he pretends he hasn’t bonded with the stray mutt now following him everywhere—and trying not to strangle (or kiss) each other. I should say no. I should remember how it felt when he ghosted me. But this is my dream job. And staying professional is the plan. Right up until his lips crash into mine again. We can keep it casual. We can keep it quiet. As long as my brother never finds out.

As long as we don’t catch feelings. As long as I don’t do something truly stupid—like falling for my brother’s best friend. Kissing Liam the first time was a mistake. Doing it again? A disaster waiting to happen.

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CEO I Hate is a fun, fiery enemies-to-lovers romance that blends family drama, workplace tension, and heartfelt emotion. Struggling writer Mia Collins has spent years chasing her dream, despite her parents pushing her to give it up. When a chance encounter at a coffee shop reunites her with Liam Lockhart—her brother’s best friend and a billionaire CEO who once kissed then rejected her—sparks immediately fly. Soon, Mia lands a writing job at his TV studio, forcing them into close-quarters collaboration where banter, attraction, and jealousy run high. But Liam is torn between his loyalty to her protective brother and his undeniable feelings for Mia. With family complications, career challenges, and a stray dog thrown into the mix, this is a witty, heartfelt romance about learning to prioritize love and trust while balancing ambition and responsibility.

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Review Card & Book Review- Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall By Kate Hewitt

As the stars twinkle and the snow drifts over the town… someone’s about to find the magic she didn’t even know she’d been missing…

Jenna has lived in Starr’s Fall for most of her life, and has run the general store for over ten years. Secretly she might dream of love and romance, but she’s happy as she is. Really.

That is, until Starr’s Fall’s newest resident—ex-New Yorker, millionaire investment banker—Jack Wexler breezes into Jenna’s store, seemingly furious they don’t stock smoked salmon. Jenna is as amused as she is annoyed. Who is this ridiculous guy, and doesn’t he realize he’s not in Manhattan anymore?

Jack meanwhile can’t believe he lost it in public. But ever since being forced to leave his high-flying career to focus on his health, he’s not been himself. What’s more, the last person he’d expected to be attracted to is the shrew of a storekeeper he’s just encountered… which he might have called Jenna, in a moment of temper…

Neither of Jenna or Jack’s ideal of romance includes these sorts of furious sparks flying. But when they’re both roped in to organizing the town’s Winter Wonderland parade, they’re forced to work together. And as Christmas approaches – will two opposites merely attract? Or, in magical Starr’s Fall, could they fall in love for keeps?

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Jenna, the tough-as-nails owner of the local mercantile, has been holding Starr’s Fall together while carrying the weight of heartbreak and family struggles. Enter Jack Wexler, a polished ex-New Yorker with a recent heart scare, who breezes into her store demanding smoked salmon and manages to annoy her instantly. Their frosty clash sets the stage for an enemies-to-maybe-something-more arc, especially once the town ropes them into organizing the Winter Wonderland parade together.

The romance here is a slow simmer—more snark and cautious sidestepping than fiery passion. At times, the angst lingers longer than necessary, and the repeated full-name mentions of “Jack Wexler” had me feeling like I’d wandered into a courtroom drama. Still, their push-and-pull has a tender edge, especially as real-life challenges—Jack’s forced retirement and his mother’s Alzheimer’s, Jenna’s financial strain and family ties—add depth beneath the festive fluff.

Where the novel shines is in its setting. Starr’s Fall itself feels like a character: warm, bustling, and snow-dusted with holiday magic. Familiar faces from previous books enrich the story, making it feel less like a standalone romance and more like returning home for Christmas with old friends.

Overall it is a cozy, small-town holiday romance that leans heavily into its Hallmark-esque charm, complete with snowy parades, second chances, and enough stubborn banter to keep things lively.

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