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Review Card & Book Review- Breaking His Law By VH Nicolson

Arianna: Revenge is all I’m after…

I’ve come to seek the truth. To put the law firm on trial for representing the man which tore my world apart. Hart Law must answer for their actions. I had it all planned out. I would take a job in their records department, access the relevant files to expose their cover up, and then blow them up in the press. That was until I laid eyes on Nathan Hart. Head of the firm, undeniably sexy and impenetrable. I know I shouldn’t have, but I couldn’t resist just one night with the enemy. But that’s when it all went wrong.

Nathan: These are my rules to break…

I don’t do relationships or commitment. But when the woman I spent an unforgettable night with shows up in my office, I’m not afraid to admit I was both angry at her deception but delighted I wouldn’t have to fantasize about her anymore. She’s brilliant at her job and knows exactly how to challenge me. But this is Hart territory and I own this kingdom. Yet Arianna is putting me to the absolute test and for the first time I am willingly giving up my power. But this could be dangerous in so many ways.

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This is a gripping and emotionally charged romantic suspense novel that masterfully blends intrigue, slow-burn romance, and a quest for justice. Ari is a determined and resourceful heroine, driven by a tragic past—the death of her entire family in a car crash caused by a man who was never held accountable. Her mission: infiltrate the law firm connected to the case and uncover the truth. But what she doesn’t expect is to fall for Nathan, her infuriatingly arrogant boss—and the son of the very man who defended the driver. The stakes are high—not just in Ari’s search for answers, but in the risks of her growing feelings for someone who might be her enemy. Nathan starts off as cold and unlikeable, but Nicolson deliberately peels back the layers, revealing a vulnerable, complex man slowly transformed by Ari’s presence. The story also stands out for its strong female lead—.Ari is clever, courageous, and unapologetically bold in the face of corruption and grief. Overall, it is an addictive, emotional rollercoaster with heart, heat, and a satisfying punch of suspense.

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Review Card & Book Review- Once Upon A Thyme By Jane Lovering

Can you bloom where your roots are planted? 🌱

Since taking over the family herb farm, Natalie has stuck with what she knows, rarely venturing much further than the nearby village where her invalid mother now lives. But then, one day, everything changes with the arrival of unexpected visitors.

First comes Zeb, employed by Natalie’s mother to help with the business but soon hinting at other motives. Then comes Simon with the famous band he manages, wanting to film in Natalie’s beautiful garden. The band causes chaos and the attitude of one particular member throws Natalie’s ordered life into confusion.

Over one magical summer of revelations and of uncovering secrets, Natalie starts to blossom and by the time autumn arrives she knows nothing will ever be the same again. Will she finally get an answer to the mystery of her childhood? And can she embrace the fresh start she so deserves – but which means she’ll have to take one enormous and brave leap of faith?

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This is a quietly powerful and emotionally rich story about finding your voice, uncovering long-buried truths, and stepping into a life of your own choosing. Natalie Fisher has spent her entire life in service to others—first as a child caring for her chronically ill mother, then as the reluctant caretaker of the family herb farm. She’s used to putting her own dreams aside, so when unexpected opportunities arrive—a helpful newcomer named Zeb, and a musical group looking to record an album on her land—Natalie begins to glimpse the life she might have had.

As she opens her world to new people and new experiences, Natalie also opens the door to long-suppressed questions about her family and her own identity. The novel skillfully balances the slow rhythms of farm life with the emotional urgency of Natalie’s self-discovery. Her journey is both tender and deeply resonant, with moments of revelation that are both painful and liberating.

The writing is lyrical yet grounded, and the characters—especially Natalie—are drawn with warmth and complexity. Zeb and the musicians bring charm and change, but it’s Natalie’s transformation that holds the heart of the story. This is a beautifully told, character-driven novel that lingers after the final page.

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Review Card & Book Review – Small Town Hero By Linda Lael Miller & Maisey Yates

ONE LONESOME COWBOY
by Linda Lael Miller
When a family crisis brings web designer and part-time house flipper Susannah Holiday to Arizona to care for her young niece, she’s soon juggling work, childcare—and her growing feelings for local paramedic and horse whisperer Ian McKenzie. They have more in common than meets the eye—including being cautious when it comes to love. But when a disturbing revelation from Susannah’s past surfaces, Ian is there to comfort her, and they both find their longing hearts opening to a better future—together . . .

COWBOY, TAKE ME AWAY
by Maisey Yates
After Birdie Lennox, daughter of a notorious cattle rustler, gets caught stealing a horse off Gunnar Parsons’ land, she ends up bunking in his barn to work off her debt—plus her daddy’s. But Birdie hardly has patience for Gunnar’s moralizing. The man inherited his ranch and has always hated her family. Still, it beats prison. Maybe. What neither anticipates is discovering they have more in common than they dreamed possible. Even more unexpected is the spark between them—and the love it might ignite . . .

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Linda Lael Miller

Maisey Yates

My Review

In “One Lonesome Cowboy” by Linda Lael Miller, Susannah Holiday arrives in a small Arizona town to help her struggling sister and care for her niece. But a roadside act of kindness brings her into the path of Ian, a compassionate paramedic with a guarded heart. Their connection is immediate and poignant, and Susannah’s warmth and resilience make her a standout heroine. The emphasis on family—both broken and healing—gives the story heart and grounding. Miller’s writing shines with tender moments and emotional clarity, reminding readers that love often arrives when you least expect it.

Maisey Yates’ “Cowboy, Take Me Away” dives deep into emotional territory with the story of Birdie Lennox, a neglected girl from the wrong side of the tracks in Central Oregon. After stealing a horse in a desperate bid to escape her circumstances, she meets Gunnar, the gruff neighbor who catches her—but also sees past her scars. Yates masterfully explores themes of judgment, shame, and second chances. The slow unraveling of Birdie and Gunnar’s guarded hearts is beautifully done, layered with pain, hope, and hard-won trust.

Small Town Hero is a heartwarming duet of novellas that celebrate redemption, connection, and the healing power of love, all wrapped in small-town charm. Together, these stories complement each other perfectly. Miller’s novella brings lightness and grace, while Yates offers raw emotional grit. Both novellas are emotionally satisfying and offer rich character arcs, making Small Town Hero a deeply touching, page-turning experience. A beautifully balanced collection that blends warmth, grit, and heartfelt romance.

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Review Card & Book Review – What Happens In The Highlands By Anna Bradley

In the months since their father, Rory, died, the MacLeod sisters have had to contend with bands of smugglers convinced he left a treasure buried within the walls of their home at Castle Cairncross. Only the most mystifying occurrences have foiled the thieves—stirring whispers that the sisters are sorceresses. Yet, they have no treasure, nor are they witches. However, each inexplicably possesses a unique ability. The eldest, Catriona, is a brilliant healer and alchemist—a skill she is about to put to unforeseen use . . .

Hamish Muir, the charismatic Marquess of Ballantyne and son of Rory’s business partner, has come to claim his share of the treasure. When he spies fiery-haired Cat in the village, he follows her. But the tables turn, and Hamish finds himself at Castle Cairncross—emerging from a daze . . .

Persuaded the castle harbors no treasure, Hamish remains certain Rory hid it somewhere. Cat offers a proposal: She will help Hamish decipher her father’s notes if he takes her on the treasure hunt with him—and her sisters are not left alone. Reluctantly, Hamish summons two Lairds to the castle. But as he and Cat set off to navigate a maze of maps and danger, a mutual respect—and attraction—ignites between them. Perhaps the real treasure isn’t gold after all . . .

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The story centers on Cat MacLeod, the eldest of three red-haired sisters and the daughter of a notorious smuggler and a suspected witch. Cat is a skilled healer living in isolation—feared and resented by the villagers after her parents’ deaths. Her quiet life is upended when Hamish Muir, a half-English, half-Scottish outsider, arrives claiming her late father stole a priceless family treasure. Naturally, he believes the MacLeod sisters are hiding it.

Cat and Hamish are reluctant allies—mistrustful, prickly, and full of unresolved tension. Their romance unfolds slowly, with a steady burn rather than immediate sparks, which works well given the novel’s emphasis on world-building. With a dark undertone—hostile villagers, family curses, buried histories—the book creates a vivid setting and carefully lays the groundwork for the series.

Supporting characters, especially Cat’s sisters, are intriguing and clearly set up for their own stories—Freya and Sorcha (renamed Saoirse in some versions) offer hints of drama and secrets yet to come. The ending gives Cat and Hamish their happily-ever-after, but leaves the broader mystery and family legacy dangling just enough to pull you into the next book.

With moody landscapes, family secrets, and a simmering enemies-to-lovers romance, it delivers both intrigue and heart. If you like historical romance with strong heroines, slow-burn tension, and a dash of gothic mystery, this book is a strong opener to what promises to be a compelling series.

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Review Card & Book Review- An American In London By Louise Bay

Tuesday Reynolds’s dreamy life in Manhattan has gone belly-up. Ditched by her college sweetheart and with her Wall Street banking job at risk, she’s off to London to prove herself to a new CEO. Plans change when Tuesday meets Ben Kelley, a wealthy, scowly, and movie-star-handsome stranger. He’s just missing one thing to make his professional dreams come true.

What does Ben need? Oh, just a fake fiancée to impress a duke and duchess. What’s in it for Tuesday? Enough money to put a down payment on an apartment back in New York, a new wardrobe, and a weekend in the country at the stately home of the duke and duchess. The Bridgerton vibes are absolutely off the charts.

Everything between Ben and Tuesday is completely professional, until the rehearsals for their weekend romance start to feel…almost authentic.

It’s official. Tuesday’s life has been hijacked by a rom-com scriptwriter. But the best love stories aren’t the ones on the big screen. Maybe they’re the real ones that sneak up on you when you least expect it.

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This is about a driven New York banker named Tuesday who’s sent to London to save her job after a company merger—while still nursing a broken heart from a failed engagement. There, she crosses paths with Ben, a brooding British billionaire determined to buy a prestigious hotel group from an old-school duke. But to seal the deal, Ben needs to appear like a family man—so he convinces Tuesday to be his fake fiancée for a high-society weekend in the English countryside.

What starts as a fake relationship quickly heats up with undeniable chemistry, playful banter, and emotional depth. Tuesday helps Ben reconnect with his softer side, while Ben inspires Tuesday to stop living for others and start chasing what she really wants. It’s a transatlantic romance full of grumpy-sunshine vibes, slow-burn attraction, and genuine growth.

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Review Card & Book Review – To Catch A Lord By Emma Orchard

As a daughter of the notorious Wyverne family, Lady Amelia is used to being the subject of gossip. But while she has accepted her marred reputation – however unfair it is – she hates the horrible men it attracts.

Amelia decides she needs a suitor of impeccable repute to save her from the attentions of ungentlemanly gentlemen, and who better than the handsome and famously moral Lord Thornfalcon? Since coming into his title, ‘Thorn’ has been besieged by women who want to marry him, or have an affair with him, or both – so perhaps a pretend relationship might suit him too?

There’s just one small catch. Thorn’s childhood sweetheart Lavinia has also set her sights on him again, and rallied half the ton behind her. But what does that matter to Amelia – it’s only a fake engagement, isn’t it? Except, as Lavinia and her friends try to tear Amelia and Thorn apart, she starts to realise that her feelings may not be quite so fake after all.

Because the trouble with brave and handsome Lords is… they might just steal your heart.

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This book is a lively, fast-paced Regency romp that embraces the Bridgerton-style of historical romance—full of wit, scandal, and charm rather than strict historical realism. If you’re looking for meticulous period detail, this may not be your cup of tea, but for a fun, trope-filled escape, it certainly satisfies.

The story centers on Lady Amelia, sister to the hero of The Viscount and the Thief, who struggles to find a suitable match after her family’s reputation is ruined. Her bold solution? A fake engagement to the dashing yet reluctant Lord Thorn, who’s desperate to avoid the advances of his recently widowed—and once-beloved—sister-in-law. The plan seems foolproof: a pretend betrothal to keep unwanted suitors at bay. Naturally, feelings complicate everything.

Though the opening chapters stumble slightly with uneven pacing and heavy dialogue, the story quickly finds its stride. Amelia and Thorn’s chemistry shines as their banter sparkles and their emotional connection deepens. The result is a charming, character-driven romance that delivers both heart and humor in true Regency fashion.

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Review Card & Book Review- Coming Home To Maple Tree Lodge By Alison Sherlock

A family and hotel in desperate need of help…

Maple Tree Lodge Hotel has been home to the Jackson family for over a century. Following the sudden loss of his father, architect Ben Jackson discovers the hotel is close to financial ruin and if the hotel is to survive and his family are to keep a roof over their heads, tough decisions need to be made.

With the hotel in urgent need of a renovation, Ben’s sister enlists the talents of cash strapped, best friend and interior designer Lily Watson. Lily jumps at the chance to showcase her talents and to prove to herself and her high-achieving parents that she can carve herself a successful career doing what she loves.

However, Lily’s vision for a cosy, country Cotswolds hotel is the complete opposite to what Ben has in mind for a minimalistic, modern makeover and fireworks ensue!

Can they work together to save Maple Tree Lodge?
Can Lily help Ben and his family find a future together?
And can Ben show Lily that there’s more to life than work?

As autumn begins to weave its magic spell, perhaps Lily will discover somewhere to finally call home and find a reason to stay …

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The story follows Lily, a driven interior designer whose life is upended when she loses her job and returns to help her best friend, Hannah, at her family’s lakeside hotel. There, she meets Hannah’s brother, Ben—a quiet, meticulous architect whose minimalist approach clashes with Lily’s bold creativity. Their design disagreements soon spark undeniable chemistry, turning friction into something far more heartfelt.

Amid the hotel’s renovation and charming community events—especially the enchanting lantern festival—the story shines with warmth and atmosphere. The lakeside setting, surrounded by woods and cozy fires, adds a touch of serenity and romance, perfectly complementing Lily and Ben’s growing connection.

Lily’s personal growth is inspiring as she learns to release family expectations and define success on her own terms. Ben’s emotional journey, shaped by his father’s passing and his protective bond with his family, adds depth and tenderness. With its endearing cast, small-town charm, and promise of future love stories, this is a beautifully heartwarming and uplifting romance.

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Review Card & Book Review- Too Hard To Resist By Olivia Spring

Sparks Fly…but with the wrong guy?

Sammie Gordon knows of The Love Hotel’s infamous reputation for making happy ever afters a reality. So when she gets her coveted invite to the hotel’s exclusive resort in Italy she’s packed her bags before she’s signed on the dotted line. What could be more perfect than sun, sea, culture and… her perfect match?

Except Sammie doesn’t get the immediate flutters of excitement when she meets her date. He may be perfect on paper, but their connection is more lukewarm than red hot passion! And when he leaves abruptly, Sammie is left alone in paradise. This is a disaster!

But The Love Hotel always goes above and beyond for their guests. And so Love Alchemist Romeo steps into the breach to keep her company on all the planned dates and intimate dinners. In a professional capacity… obviously! When sparks fly instantly, Romeo knows he’s in trouble. With a strict no-dating guests rule, Romeo has to try and keep things professional. But like magnets, Sammie and Romeo are drawn to each other. Their chemistry is forbidden and so they must, at all costs resist the temptation to cross the line…

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This story follows Sammie, a woman struggling with self-confidence after years of criticism, and Romeo, a charming Italian hotel worker who seems almost too good to be true — handsome, kind, modest, and deeply devoted to his mother. Despite constant attention from others, Romeo remains humble and sincere, making him an instantly likable hero.

Their chemistry is electric, filled with steamy moments and secret encounters that heighten both the romance and the stakes of Romeo’s job. The hotel setting adds an irresistible layer of escapism and tension.

Sammie, however, was a more complex heroine. While her confidence and boldness can be refreshing, her brashness occasionally crossed into awkward territory, especially during a few cringeworthy exchanges. Her focus on Romeo’s looks and physical appeal sometimes overshadowed the emotional depth of their relationship.

Still, the story finds its heart in the couple’s determination to hold onto their connection. With its lush Italian backdrop and passionate energy, this is a sultry, feel-good escape perfect for fans of vacation romances.

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