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Review Card & Book Review – Her Cowboy Cupid By Sasha Summers

More than friends?

Maybe by Valentine’s Day!

Shy Kitty Crawley never got over her crush on former bronc champ Tyson Ellis. She’s always been his pal and “my buddy’s shy little sis” and that’s just dandy. Mostly. But now that Tyson’s temporarily the guardian of two little girls—and in way over his cowboy hat—they’re finding more ways to bond. Suddenly Kitty’s cowboy crush is in danger of growing into something else. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no escaping Cupid…or the bronc rider she’s falling for.

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Kitty has long admired Tyson, her brother’s friend, but never expected anything to come of it. When cowboy RJ asks her out, she considers giving romance a chance, though her heart isn’t truly in it. Meanwhile, Tyson is busy caring for his nieces, often crossing paths with Kitty. As Valentine’s Day approaches, a group of meddling little girls, family, and a festive rodeo push Kitty and Tyson closer together. Sweet and heartwarming, this story beautifully captures love, family, and the joys of unexpected romance.

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Review Card & Book Review- The One Before The One By Emma Cooper

When Liv’s boyfriend Kit disappeared on a hike, seven years earlier, she thought her life was over. But with the help of their family and friends, she’s pushed her way through the grief, and now, miraculously, she’s found a way to love again.

Until the morning of her wedding, when Liv steps through a doorway, and finds herself, somehow, back at the flat she shared with Kit: seven years earlier, six days before he left. Now, Liv has a chance to live those six days over, and change everything. If she gets this right, she can find out why Kit leaves and stop him.

But can she save him? And if she does, how will she choose, between the man she loved then, and the one she loves now?

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The story follows Olivia, who is about to marry her dependable fiancé James when she’s suddenly thrust seven years into the past — to the day her former love, Kit, disappeared without explanation. Armed with the painful clarity of hindsight, Olivia is given a second chance to unravel the truth and confront the unresolved love that never left her heart.

Olivia’s emotional journey is compelling and relatable, especially as she’s torn between two versions of her life: one rooted in safety and the other in unresolved passion. The novel’s time-travel element is handled with subtlety, serving as a tool for self-discovery rather than gimmickry.

Kit is a romantic yet tragic figure, and his mysterious vanishing adds layers of tension and intrigue. Meanwhile, James, kind and steady, represents everything Olivia thought she wanted—making her dilemma all the more painful and real. Cooper doesn’t offer easy answers but rather explores the messy, beautiful complexity of human connection.

Emotionally charged, occasionally funny, and often heart-wrenching, The One Before the One is a beautifully written tale about the choices that shape us and the loves that define us.

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Review Card & Book Review- One Last Night By Lauren Ford

He’s her work nemesis. They’re fake dating. What’s the worst that could happen?

Agnes has run her family’s restaurant, The Shark Biscuit, for the last six years, ever since her father’s health took a turn and she had to step in to keep the doors open. Now she’s crippled with guilt because it’s her fault it’s closing. One more night and she’s free.

After years of squaring off against the infuriating, gruff and arrogant head chef Harrison, she can’t wait to see the back of him. But when her ex-boyfriend brings his entire family in for dinner, hoping to win her back, she begs Harrison for help – pretend to be her boyfriend until her ex leaves.

What she hadn’t planned for was the storm of the century trapping everyone in the restaurant. As the hours pass, Agnes realises Harrison knows her better as a fake boyfriend than her real one ever did. If only they weren’t carrying secrets that could tear each other’s worlds apart…

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One Last Night follows Agnes as she closes her family’s restaurant, The Shark Biscuit, after years of struggle. Tensions rise between Agnes and her grumpy head chef, Harrison, who has always been a source of irritation. When her ex-boyfriend appears uninvited, Agnes enlists Harrison to act as her fake boyfriend. A sudden storm traps everyone in the restaurant, forcing unresolved emotions and hidden truths to surface. Over one transformative night, Agnes and Harrison move from bickering to understanding, realizing there’s more to their relationship than they thought. Filled with heartfelt moments, relatable struggles, and a strong found-family dynamic, this romance showcases how a single evening can change lives.

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Review Card & Book Review – A Protector For Her Baby By April Arrington

For one little boy,

he’ll change his whole life…

From the moment Mallory Kent arrives at his farm, pregnant and seeking shelter, Liam Williams vows to help her. Mallory’s fleeing an abusive ex-husband and needs to start over. Caring for Liam’s elderly mother, who has dementia, gives Mallory stability—for now. Soon Liam can’t picture life without Mallory or little Oliver. But Mallory struggles to trust any man, especially now she has a son to keep safe. Can Liam show her the family they’re building is worth risking her heart?

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This is a touching romance about healing, trust, and second chances. Mallory, pregnant and escaping an abusive marriage, finds refuge at a women’s shelter. She accepts a job from Liam, a kind rancher caring for his mother with dementia, who offers her a safe haven on his farm. As Mallory adjusts to her new life and prepares for her baby, Oliver, she begins to feel drawn to Liam, though she struggles to trust after her traumatic past.

Liam, too, is unsure if his feelings for Mallory stem from love or his desire for companionship after years of putting others first. Together, they navigate their vulnerabilities and learn to open their hearts.

The story sensitively explores themes of domestic abuse recovery, caregiving, and community support. With its relatable characters, emotional depth, and uplifting message, this heartfelt tale beautifully highlights the power of love and resilience.

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Review Card & Book Review- A Forever Home At Honey Bee Croft By Jessica Redland

New friends, new life, new love…
Single dad, Joel Grainger, is devoted to his little girl, Imogen, doing all he can to be a key part of her life. But with Imogen’s mum being ever more difficult and Joel’s job suddenly in doubt, he’s worried that everything is about to change. Joel has given everything to Imogen, and he doesn’t regret it, but maybe he’s lost himself along the way…
Since her dad’s heart-breaking dementia diagnosis, Poppy Wells has been struggling and desperately needs a break. An opportunity to stay in gorgeous Whisperwood Farmhouse nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds and a stone’s throw away from Bumblebee Barn couldn’t be more perfect. Finally able to breathe, Poppy begins to see a new life ahead, a place where she can heal her broken heart and be part of something special. But can she ever leave her beloved dad to get the happiness she craves?
When Poppy and Joel meet there’s an instant connection. But with both of them at a crossroads, a future together seems impossible. Can they find the strength to overcome their challenges to secure their forever home together?

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This is a heartwarming conclusion to the Bumblebee Barn series, focusing on the love story of Poppy and Joel. Joel, a kind and persistent romantic, is finally at the center of the narrative as he sets his sights on Poppy, a woman grappling with the emotional challenges of her father’s dementia. Their relationship begins with a charming meet-cute and evolves into a deep connection, as they support each other through personal struggles.

Poppy’s story offers a heartfelt and relatable depiction of dealing with dementia in the family. Redland addresses this difficult topic with sensitivity, portraying the guilt, heartbreak, and exhaustion of caregiving while offering comfort and hope. The beekeeping aspect adds a unique layer, symbolizing Poppy’s bond with her father and her journey to healing.

The book ties up loose ends from the series beautifully, incorporating weddings and nods to characters from Redland’s beloved Hedgehog Hollow series. With a perfect balance of romance, emotional depth, and charm, this final installment is a touching celebration of resilience, love, and the importance of finding home—in every sense of the word.

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Review Card & Book Review- Designed For Disaster By Leslie North

First, Coffeezilla torpedoes my career as a barista.
Then he dangles my dream job like a carrot on a stick.
So what do I do? Make a deal with the devil.

I learned the hard way: trust no one.
That’s why I’m stuck serving lattes in the first place.
Then Trent Saunders, aka Satan, waltzes in.

Mr. Hot Shot is too busy barking into his phone to stop and read.
Is it my fault he missed the big DO NOT USE sign on the table?
OK, maybe I shouldn’t have laughed when he spilled coffee all over himself.
But he deserved it.

And for that the Table Tyrant got me fired!
At least I got the last word. Or so I thought…

Because it turns out, this gorgeous grump is the answer to my professional prayers.
He wants me to design high-end furniture for his grandmother.
A sweet old woman who mistakes me for his girlfriend.

And does this genius bosshole correct her?
No! He asks me to play along!
Which means I’m stuck fake dating a man I loathe.

What’s even more annoying? He might not be a total villain.
He’s actually kind of sweet. Sometimes.
But I’m not about to fall for his whole “good guy’ routine.

I mean, what kind of a woman would I be if I fell for a bosshole?

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Natasha, an ambitious furniture designer, is working multiple jobs to open her own custom furniture store after her ex stole her designs. She first meets Trent, the grumpy CEO of a family furniture company, when he gets her fired from her café job after ignoring her warnings about a broken table. Their rocky encounter turns into an unexpected opportunity when Natasha is commissioned to design pieces for Trent’s grandmother, Dee Saunders—Natasha’s idol in the furniture world. Mistakenly believing Natasha is Trent’s girlfriend, Dee encourages her to design a sustainable furniture line for the company.

As Natasha and Trent work together, their fake relationship slowly turns real. Trent grows to admire Natasha’s creativity and drive, while Natasha sees past Trent’s gruff exterior to the vulnerable man beneath. Despite their growing connection, unresolved family tensions and past heartbreaks threaten their relationship. Natasha encourages Trent to mend his relationship with his parents, but his boundaries remain firm, creating conflict.

With humor, heartfelt moments, and a refreshingly honest take on family dynamics, this “grumpy-meets-sunshine” romance celebrates ambition, love, and the power of setting boundaries in a beautifully crafted story.

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Review Card & Book Review- Happy After All By Maisey Yates

A city girl leaves her life behind in LA to start over in a small town…

It’s a cliché, but it’s also Amelia Taylor’s life. And her new life as a romance novelist and motelier is going great—until Nathan Hart checks in.

Of course he’s disastrously handsome, thoroughly disagreeable, and seems to be set against Amelia on sight. Of course there’s smoldering tension between them that can’t be ignored. They’d make the perfect enemies to lovers story. It’s one of Amelia’s favorite tropes.

But the man in room 32 seems genuinely broken, and it’s going to take more than romance tropes and wishful thinking to get past his wounds. As a tentative friendship grows into a deeper connection, Amelia and Nathan both realize that facing each other’s painful secrets takes courage. Do they dare take the risk and hope it ends happily after all?

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Amelia Taylor has left her career as a screenwriter and a traumatic breakup behind to start fresh as a romance novelist and owner of the Pink Flamingo Motel in a small desert community near Palm Springs. Her new life is peaceful, filled with supportive friends and a sense of purpose. Everything changes when Nathan Hart, a bestselling novelist, checks in to her motel.

Nathan is handsome, distant, and seemingly dislikes Amelia on sight. He spends his days writing in the Hemingway Suite, carrying an air of sadness and mystery that intrigues her despite his standoffish behavior. Year after year, Nathan returns to the motel, and Amelia slowly begins to heal from her own emotional wounds as she gets to know him.

Their connection grows stronger when a devastating wildfire strikes the town, forcing them to confront their vulnerabilities and secrets. Together, they navigate their past traumas, finding hope and healing in one another.

In Happy After All, Maisey Yates delivers a heartfelt romance filled with emotional depth, quirky small-town charm, and themes of love, loss, rebirth, and the power of human connection.

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Review Card & Book Review – The Old Girls’ Chateau Escape By Kate Galley

Two old friends. One unexpected adventure!

When, at the age of 71, Gina Knight’s husband of four decades left her unexpectedly, she thought her life over. Until she met Dorothy Reed – a woman so full of the joie de vivre you’d think she was 21, not nearly 90. Gina would do anything for Dorothy. So when Dorothy suggests she take on the role of companion for one of Dorothy’s old friends, Gina sees no reason to say no.

Meredith Harper is a successful writer, living in Provence, and needs help looking after her husband, whose health is deteriorating. But when Gina arrives at the grand chateau, it becomes clear that Dorothy has not given Gina the full story. Because Meredith is also writing her memoirs, and Dorothy wants to know the contents before anyone else. So much so, she’s sent Gina to spy.

But what secrets is Meredith keeping? And will Gina be able to find out the truth before her cover’s blown?

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This heartwarming and humorous story by Kate Galley centers around Gina, a vibrant woman in her seventies, who takes on a short-term role as a companion for Meredith, a novelist recovering from an injury, and her husband in the South of France. The arrangement arises through Dorothy, Gina’s mischievous older friend, who has a personal interest in uncovering secrets tied to Meredith’s mysterious memoir.

As Gina helps type up Meredith’s memoir, she navigates the couple’s challenges, uncovers small mysteries, and proves herself indispensable with her warmth and problem-solving skills. Alongside Gina’s story, Dorothy brings her own brand of chaos and comedic meddling to the mix. The book alternates between perspectives, adding depth and humor while immersing readers in the idyllic French setting.

With its focus on strong, older women, light romance, and witty storytelling, this novel offers charm, heart, and a touch of mystery. It works well as a standalone but is even more enjoyable if read alongside its predecessor.

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