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Review Card & Book Review- The Accidental Rewrite By Milly Johnson

What if it was possible to start over again? To leave everything behind, forget all that went before, and live the life you’d always dreamed of?

Polly Potter is losing the plot of her life. At work, her jerk of a boss is making her days unbearable. At home, she’s trapped in an unappreciated relationship with a man-child of a partner. She’s left completely drained by always putting others first. Amid this chaos, Polly finds solace in one place: the pages of her novel, where she shapes the world of the fearless and triumphant Sabrina Anderson, a character who embodies everything Polly wishes she could be. And thus a plan is born: Polly Potter is going to stop writing the life she wants and start living it.

Just as she makes her move–quitting her job, leaving her partner, and embarking on a road trip to start over–fate turns everything upside down. A wild turn of events leaves her far from home along the Yorkshire coast, in the hospital, waking up from a concussion, believing her name is Sabrina Anderson. She doesn’t know where she’s come from, but she feels she could heal in that seaside town, with the fresh air, seagulls, and a few kind strangers who take her into their lives. And into the heart of their joyful, boisterous Italian family restaurant–run by Teddy, the warmhearted son of her new landlady. When the restaurant is threatened, she knows she has the skills to help–and as her memory slowly returns, she must choose between Sabrina’s life or Polly’s. With her identity in question, Polly wonders: what if this new life could truly be hers? What if she could rewrite her story with a happier ending?

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This is another heartwarming, witty, and uplifting tale from Milly Johnson, brimming with her trademark warmth and humor. At its heart is Polly Potter, a woman stuck in a stagnant relationship with Chris, whose affections have strayed and whose indifference has chipped away at her confidence. Professionally, things aren’t much better—after the death of her mentor, Polly’s new boss shamelessly steals her ideas, leaving her desperate for an outlet.

That outlet arrives in the form of a creative writing class, where Polly creates Sabrina—a bold, confident, and feisty version of herself who embodies everything she wishes she could be. But life takes an unexpected twist when Polly suddenly becomes Sabrina, with no memory of her past life, landing in a seaside town where she is taken in by the generous Marielle. What follows is a charming, layered exploration of identity, reinvention, and second chances.

Packed with colorful characters, quirky humor (the local paper’s hilarious typos are a delight), and emotional depth, this novel is both entertaining and empowering. Milly Johnson once again delivers a story that feels like a warm hug with a dash of mischief.

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Review Card & Book Review- Tracing Her Stolen Identity By Katie Mettner

Hunting the enemy who erased her identity

  plunges them into a fight for their lives

Skylar Sullivan no longer exists. The obliteration of her identity is only the first step in a diabolical plan to frame the artist for crimes she couldn’t have physically committed from her wheelchair. Turning to the one person she can trust brings back memories of a night fourteen years ago when Sky lost the boy she loved. Reece Palmer failed Sky once. When he vows to protect her with his life in a way he couldn’t in the past, the cybersecurity expert must take down a mortal threat before a cold-blooded avenger makes Sky disappear forever.

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This is a compelling blend of romantic suspense, emotional depth, and personal resilience. Skylar, an artist whose life changed forever after a cheerleading accident left her in a wheelchair, has spent fourteen years building a new normal. Returning home from a retreat, she discovers her identity has been stolen and erased, plunging her into danger. With threats looming and nowhere else to turn, she seeks help from Reece Palmer, her childhood best friend and the one man she’s always trusted.

Mettner crafts Reece as a hero worth swooning over—steadfast, respectful, and deeply admiring of Skylar not despite her circumstances, but because of who she is. Their romance simmers with both chemistry and tenderness, placing emphasis on emotional connection rather than just physical attraction. The suspense plot is tightly woven with twists that keep the reader guessing, while the themes of forgiveness, self-acceptance, and renewal lend heartfelt resonance.

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Review Card & Book Review- Cinderella’s Fling With The Billionaire By Rachael Stewart

FOR ONE NIGHT OR FOREVER?

Single mom Maria has fought to reclaim her world from her controlling ex. Romance is the last thing on her mind—until billionaire widower Tim walks into her bar, igniting a passion she thought she’d buried. A brief fling was meant to be enough, until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited on a luxury superyacht. Working as a stewardess, Maria is mortified to be serving the man she shared a bed with. Worse still, their attraction is stronger than ever…

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This is a sweeping, emotional romance that takes the beloved Cinderella trope and gives it fresh warmth, depth, and glamour. Maria, a single mother who has worked hard to build a safe, independent life for herself and her daughter, Fae, has no plans to let another man into her heart. That changes the night she meets Tim, a widower still carrying the weight of grief while being gently nudged by his daughter and best friend to look toward the future. What begins as a passionate one-night encounter soon takes an unexpected turn when Maria accepts a temporary job aboard a luxury yacht—only to discover Tim is part of the crew’s world.

Stewart masterfully contrasts Maria and Tim’s different backgrounds while showing the undeniable spark that binds them. The chemistry between them is fiery yet tender, their vulnerabilities make them relatable, and the Australian superyacht setting adds pure escapist delight. With themes of second chances, healing, and the courage to embrace love again, this story is both heartfelt and uplifting.

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Review Card & Book Review- Filthy Rich Temptation By Rachael Stewart

Theo

Making my first billion? Easy. Surviving Sadie — and her three-year-old — moving in? Pure torture. She’s my best friend’s little sister, the one girl I should never touch. Especially after that reckless kiss seven years ago…the kiss that ruined everything.

Now she’s here, under my roof, in every corner of my thoughts. Vulnerable. Off-limits. And so beautiful it hurts. I promised myself I’d protect her, keep my distance. But every laugh, every accidental touch, makes it harder to remember why I ever said no.

Sadie

I ran to Theo for safety, but the moment I walked through his door, I knew I wasn’t just in danger from my ex—I was in danger of falling again. He thinks he’s protecting me, keeping his distance. But every smouldering look says otherwise.

And every night, I wonder: what if I kissed him again? He thinks he’s just helping. But he doesn’t see how he’s rewiring my heart—how my daughter already adores him. I’m supposed to be surviving, not falling. But I know what I want…him. His hands. His mouth. His body. Even if it’s the one thing he swore I couldn’t have…

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This is a captivating, emotionally layered romance that balances tenderness, passion, and resilience with remarkable ease. The novel follows Sadie, a young mother fleeing an abusive relationship, who reluctantly accepts refuge with her sister’s best friend, Theo. What her sister doesn’t know is that Sadie and Theo once shared a fleeting but unforgettable kiss, creating an undercurrent of unresolved attraction.

Stewart handles the sensitive subject of abuse with care, ensuring it shapes Sadie’s journey without overwhelming the story. Instead, the focus remains on her strength, her determination to rebuild her life, and the unconditional love she shares with her daughter, Lottie. Theo emerges as the perfect counterpart—protective, patient, and quietly devoted—his growing bond with Lottie is particularly touching.

The romance itself is both hotly charged and refreshingly authentic. Rather than leaning on tired tropes or contrived misunderstandings, the conflicts feel organic, arising from the characters’ emotional wounds and vulnerabilities. This makes their eventual connection all the more rewarding.

Heartfelt, compelling, and surprisingly hopeful, this book is a testament to Rachael Stewart’s ability to write romance that resonates on both an emotional and deeply human level.

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Review Card & Book Review – All The Things We Never Knew By Sophie Ranald

A marriage built on secrets. A family torn apart. A love that could heal them all.

When Anna Graham finds diamond earrings in her husband’s drawer the day before Valentine’s Day, she knows they’re not for her – her ears aren’t even pierced. Gray is having an affair – but before she can confront him about his betrayal, he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis that shatters their family.

As Gray lies dying in their Damask Square home, Anna meets Laurel – the nurse who stole her husband’s heart. Despite her rage, Anna finds herself sharing Gray’s final days with this other woman, both desperate to ease his suffering while drowning in their own grief.

But hidden in their loft, Anna discovers traces of a stranger – a boy who was a gifted pianist, who had a different life before he became her husband. As she struggles to hold herself together for her teenage children, Anna realises everything she believed about Gray was built on carefully constructed lies.

Can two women who loved the same man find a way to heal – and help each other discover who Gray really was?

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This is a deeply moving and emotionally layered novel that explores marriage, betrayal, forgiveness, and self-discovery with remarkable sensitivity. From the very beginning, I was drawn into Anna’s world as she faces the devastating fallout of her husband Gray’s infidelity, while also uncovering the pain and secrets that shaped him. What makes this story so compelling is the balanced perspective—it doesn’t just follow Anna, but also gives us insight into Gray and Laurel, the nurse who falls for him. Each viewpoint feels authentic, making it hard not to sympathize with all sides of this tangled, heartbreaking situation.

Ranald handles heavy themes with nuance, never resorting to clichés or easy resolutions. Instead, she paints a portrait of flawed, multidimensional people navigating love, grief, mistakes, and redemption. The characters grow in believable ways, with moments of anger, guilt, compassion, and eventual healing. The ending ties these journeys together beautifully, offering hope and renewal without diminishing the struggles that came before.

Powerful, heartfelt, and courageous in tackling tough topics, this book left me reflective and inspired.

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Review Card & Book Review – A Lot To Unpack By Portia MacIntosh

It’s going to be a bumpy ride… 👀

Liberty’s just landed her dream job. The catch? It’s at Matcher, the dating app that ruined her life. After catching her boyfriend sending intimate pictures to everyone in a twenty mile radius, Liberty is struggling to get back into the dating game. Every man gives her the ick sooner or later.

Still, she’s having a great time travelling the world for work, until she’s assigned a secret mission: Travel to New York with her handsome and charming boss Jordan and swap out a contract from under his nose. It should be easy, but the more time Liberty spends with Jordan, the more she realises he might not be the bad boy she thought he was. But it turns out they’ve both got a lot to unpack, and Liberty still needs to complete her mission if she wants to keep her job – which means not breaking the one golden rule: do not fall for the boss!

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This is a fun, feel-good rom-com that delivers humor, heart, and just the right splash of romance. The story follows Liberty, who thinks she’s landed her dream job at a popular dating app—until she discovers her ex, Jordan, is still tied to the company. Their rocky past collides with her very first assignment, which sends her undercover to New York, where proximity, unresolved chemistry, and complicated rules create chaos at every turn.

Liberty is an engaging heroine—funny, relatable, and easy to root for. Her awkward moments, quick wit, and vulnerability made her a delight to follow, while Jordan’s charm and confident charisma kept the sparks flying. The blend of tropes, including forced proximity and the “don’t fall for your boss” rule, keeps the narrative playful and entertaining.

Though some twists feel predictable and a few side characters are used mainly for comic relief, the overall experience is irresistibly lighthearted. With banter, awkward situations, and heartfelt moments, it is exactly the kind of escapist rom-com that will leave readers smiling until the very last page.

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Review Card & Book Review – Before You Say I Love You By Sarah Gate

Grief taught her how to survive.

Love could teach her how to live again.

Maddie Whittle is done with heartbreak — or so she tells herself. Six years after losing her beloved brother, she’s transforming her family’s estate into a wellness retreat.

The work is hard, the stakes are high and Maddie has no time for distractions.

Until a runaway piglet from the local farm brings her face to face with James Byron — an infuriating blast from her past.

Maddie needs help. James needs a job. What neither of them want is the slow-burning tension that could turn their bickering partnership into something far more dangerous: hope.

As winter sets in and renovations bring them closer, Maddie must confront the one thing she’s avoided for years. The possibility of a future defined by love.

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This is a tender, slow-burn romance that captures both the ache of grief and the hope found in second chances. It’s the kind of story that lingers, blending heartache with warmth in a way that feels both cozy and deeply moving.

At the center is Maddie Whittle, who is still carrying the weight of her brother’s death six years later. Pouring her energy into transforming her family’s estate into a wellness retreat, she keeps her emotions tightly guarded. Her world shifts when a runaway piglet unexpectedly reconnects her with James Byron, a man from her past she’d rather forget. What begins as banter and conflict slowly evolves into a tender connection, challenging Maddie to lower her defenses and embrace the possibility of love again.

Gate’s writing shines in its heartfelt tone and emotional resonance. While some themes feel heavy-handed and the characters could have used more depth, the overall story is uplifting and beautifully written. For readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven romances, this is a heartfelt exploration of healing, resilience, and rediscovering joy after loss.

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Review Card & Book Review- Unyielding By Mary Sue Jackson

DECLAN

I’ve got one shot to prove I’m the right guy to take over the Poplar Springs vet clinic. No screw-ups. No distractions. Then Shannon Cafferty walks in. My best friend’s little sister isn’t so little anymore. She’s grown into a whip-smart, sharp-tongued knockout in boots and tight jeans—and she’s impossible to ignore. She needs help modernizing her operation. I need to win over the ranchers. Strictly business. Yeah, right. Every glance sparks. Every touch lingers too long. One kiss was supposed to get her out of my head. Instead, it lit a fuse. Now she’s all I want. But if I get this wrong, I won’t just lose her—I’ll break the one thing I was never supposed to touch.

SHANNON

The ranch is thriving under my brother’s leadership, and the trail riding program my sister handles is a huge success, but the horse breeding operation I run? It’s struggling. Badly. If I can’t turn things around, I’ll be letting the whole family down. Enter Declan Morris—my brother’s best friend, and the man I’ve secretly wanted for years. He offers help I can’t refuse. But being around him is dangerous. Every look pulls me in deeper, every touch threatens to burn through my defenses. Men don’t choose me. They never have. I’m the safe option. The one they lean on, not the one they fall for. So when he kisses me, it feels like a cruel kind of hope. And I refuse to fall for someone who might walk away.

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Mary Sue Jackson delivers a heartfelt small-town romance in Unyielding, blending passion, family legacy, and second chances into an engaging, drama-filled read.

Declan, a dedicated veterinarian, is determined to prove himself worthy of eventually taking over the practice when his mentor retires. Shannon, equally committed to honoring her grandmother and mother’s legacy through the family’s breeding program, finds herself facing unexpected setbacks after her younger sister’s costly mistake. With their shared history and undeniable attraction, Shannon leans on Declan for help—but keeping things professional quickly becomes impossible.

What begins as simmering tension soon erupts into passion, yet both struggle to balance their personal feelings with their professional responsibilities. Just when it seems they’ve found their footing, outside conflicts—including Shannon’s long-time nemesis—threaten to tear them apart. The resulting emotional turmoil forces both characters to confront their own mistakes and decide whether their relationship is worth fighting for.

With its slow-burn romance, realistic conflicts, and a warm cast of supporting characters, Unyielding is a captivating story of love, resilience, and forgiveness. Fans of small-town romance will find this one both passionate and satisfying.

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Review Card & Book Review- Cooking Up A Christmas Storm By Amelia Berry

Can you find love if you can’t be yourself?

Jodie Simpson’s life is falling apart.

She’s been dumped by her girlfriend, Gemma, lost her job and is about to be kicked out of her flat. When she mistakenly opens a letter addressed to Gemma and finds a job offer to work at the Highland Cookery School, she makes a momentary decision that will change her life forever.

Jodie heads to the Scottish Highlands to begin her new job – as Gemma. But it all starts to work a little too well, and she finds herself loving her new life at the cookery school. As the snow starts to settle and the festive magic cast its spell, she finds herself falling for Pavel, the estate caretaker.

But Jodie cannot keep up her fake identity forever and a storm is brewing.

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This is a delightful, heartwarming festive romance that whisks readers straight into the magic of the Scottish Highlands. Richly atmospheric and brimming with holiday charm, it’s as cozy as a fireside gathering and as flavorful as the dishes it lovingly describes.

Berry’s talent for description shines, especially in the culinary details that make the story feel both immersive and mouthwatering. From traditional Scottish celebrations like Hogmanay to discovering unique dishes such as Makowiec, the book feels like both a romance and a cultural journey.

At its heart are Pavel and Jodie, two characters whose imperfections and authenticity make them feel refreshingly real. Pavel, steady and quietly magnetic, is a romantic lead who captivates without relying on stereotypes, while Jodie’s imperfectly perfect nature makes her deeply relatable. Their connection grows with sincerity, warmth, and just the right amount of festive sparkle.

More than a holiday romance, this novel celebrates healing, connection, and the beauty of unexpected joys. Original, charming, and brimming with heart, Cooking Up a Christmas Storm is a perfect seasonal read for those who crave both comfort and inspiration.

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Review Card & Book Review- Christmas In Port Berry By K.T. Dady

Welcome to Port Berry, where love, second chances and Christmas miracles are just around the corner.

Alice Dipple is determined to make her first Christmas running Port Berry’s Seaview B&B a success.

But when her childhood best friend, Jamie Stark, unexpectedly returns after years away, the Christmas season suddenly feels a little brighter — and a lot more complicated. 

Jamie was once the love of Alice’s life, until a dreadful mistake tore them apart. He’s returned to Port Berry for a fresh start, but didn’t expect to bump into the woman he once lost. The only woman he has ever loved.

Alice is determined to focus on her business, but Jamie is intent on proving he’s changed and deserves a second chance.

With the streets of Port Berry covered in snow, and the town preparing for a festive wedding, both Alice and Jamie are forced to confront their past mistakes and the possibility that the love they once had might still be there.

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This is a heartwarming tale of second chances, resilience, and the healing power of community. At its core is the story of Alice Dipple and Jamie Stark, childhood friends whose lives took them in different directions until fate reunites them in the welcoming town of Port Berry. Their journey is one of forgiveness, self-belief, and writing new chapters, both in love and in life.

What makes this installment particularly moving is the way Dady tackles real-life struggles with authenticity and compassion. Alice’s battle with fibromyalgia, alongside the wider challenges of family tensions and personal hardships, is handled with sensitivity, giving the story both emotional depth and relatability. Through it all, Port Berry shines as a place of kindness, encouragement, and support, embodying the very best of small-town charm.

Dady’s ability to weave themes of mental health, addiction, and personal growth into her festive romances makes each book in this series feel both comforting and profound. Uplifting, tender, and inspiring, Christmas in Port Berry is a touching reminder that hope and love can flourish even in life’s most difficult seasons.

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