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Review Card & Book Review- Not Your Biggest Fan By Sara Ney

Harlow James is destined to rock the dating world. The creator of Kissmet, the app helping singles find love, she’s in New York to secure advertisers. But the sassy, small-town girl can’t help meddling in other people’s business.

When she runs into a muscular stranger at her go-to food truck, Harlow doesn’t realize he’s Landon “Andy” Burke, the NFL’s most-wanted free agent, in town to talk contracts. She just sees a hottie about to get burned by undercooked street food. Though she tries to warn him, he shrugs her off, making a little wager instead.

In a messy twist of fate, Andy finds himself in the same hotel as Harlow. When she collects on their bet, they make a mind-blowing—and bed-rocking—connection. But after the weekend, she goes home to Green Bay to her goofy dad and corgi, ready to focus everything on work again. Kissmet, however, has other ideas, when Andy knocks on her door…

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Not Your Biggest Fan delivers lovable characters, witty banter, and great pacing, but lacks the edge of the author’s indie titles. The meet-cute and Andy’s reluctant feelings for Harlow were charming, as were their magnetic connection and humorous text exchanges. The sports angle and Andy’s relationship with his parents added depth and fun moments. However, the depiction of Green Bay as a small town felt off, making some details harder to connect with. While an enjoyable read with plenty of laughs, it fell short of being a standout favorite.

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Review Card & Book Review- A Mother’s Last Wish By Jo Bartlett

Two sisters, one heartbreaking promise…

To everyone who knows them, Louisa and Tom are the perfect couple. They have two beautiful kids, Stan and Flo, and are about to celebrate ten years of happy marriage. Life is perfect. But when Lou is dealt devastating news, that perfect life is turned upside down and Lou and Tom must reevaluate the very foundations on which their marriage is built.

Lou’s greatest concern is who will look after her children if she’s not there to care for them? Will anyone be able to love them like she does?

Holly can’t face the news that Lou is so sick, and as twins they’ve always been together. Older by twenty minutes, Holly has always tried to protect her little sister. So she’ll do anything, promise anything, to make Lou feel happy and safe. Holly loves Stan and Flo fiercely, but with no children of her own can she ever be the mother her sister wants for her children?

Determined to make the most of every precious moment, Lou’s final wish for her family is to show them what it really means to live and love. And as Tom and Holly try to navigate their own pain, all they want is to shower Flo and Stan with love and help them make the most of the time they have left with the mother who adores them.

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Louisa’s life takes a devastating turn when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The story follows her journey from diagnosis to her passing, told through the perspectives of Louisa, her husband Tom, and her twin sister Holly. Louisa’s greatest fear is leaving her children behind, and she selflessly focuses on ensuring their future happiness.

The book explores themes of love, family, and resilience, with touching moments, including Louisa’s participation in a support group for individuals with terminal diagnoses. It’s an emotional, beautifully written story about facing life’s hardest challenges with courage and grace.

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Review Card & Book Review- If The Ring Fits By Camilla Isley

When Life Gives You Lemons, Fake an Engagement

When investment banker Adrian and software engineer Rowena started the day, they didn’t expect to end it engaged! But Adrian has invented a fake fiancée to impress his CEO, regretting the lie almost immediately, and now he is in hot water. Meanwhile, Rowena’s career has just gone up in flames, leaving her unemployed, unexpectedly expecting with no father in the picture, and short of options. When fate throws these two hot messes into a meet-cute of epic proportions, it’s a match made in rock-bottom heaven. They say love is blind, and with nothing to lose, Adrian gets down on one knee… and Rowena says yes!

The rules of engagement are simple:

Pretend to be madly in love

Keep their real lives separate

Absolutely, positively do NOT catch feelings

However, faking it is harder than they thought, especially when every overnight stay comes with only one bed and zero personal space—blurring that imaginary line between ‘just business’ and ‘definitely personal.’

Soon, their carefully constructed charade starts to feel alarmingly… real. Can Adrian and Rowena stick to their engagement pact, or will their fake relationship graduate to something authentically messy, complicated, and wonderful?

Find out in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of two strangers who said “I do” before they even said “Hello.” Because sometimes, the worst day of your life just might lead to the best mistake you’ll ever make.

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This is a witty and heartfelt romcom about Rowena and Adrian, who enter a marriage of convenience to solve their respective dilemmas. Rowena, a pregnant, unemployed software engineer, needs stability, while Adrian, an ambitious investment banker, needs the appearance of a family man to secure a CEO role. Their arrangement evolves unexpectedly, blending humor, emotion, and romance. This second book in the Funny Feelings trilogy outshines its predecessor with engaging characters, palpable chemistry, and clever dialogue.

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Review Card & Book Review- Have I Told You Lately By Beth Moran

One photo and a handful of letters can change everything.

Emmie Brown has always known she was adopted. Nellie Brown sacrificed everything to make their life together comfortable and, while not the most demonstrative or warm woman, Emmie never doubted her devotion. But, when Emmie finds a stash of letters and a hidden photo after her mother’s death, everything she has believed changes in an instant. And she won’t be able to rest until she finds the mysterious ‘G’ who sent the letters.

Emmie’s quest takes her to the breathtakingly beautiful Isle of Siskin and into the home of the gregarious, fiercely loyal Hawkins family. After an isolated and introverted life, the burst of colour and noise is overwhelming. But soon Emmie feels her heart begin to open, her mind begin to dream. And as her friendship with kind and gorgeous islander Pip Hawkins gets closer, endless possible futures draw into focus.

But the discovery of ‘G’s true identity will mean Emmie has to choose. One of her choices would mean revealing secrets hidden for decades, one could lead to happiness, but both will need Emmie to be braver than she’s ever been…

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Have I Told You Lately by Beth Moran is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, love, and friendship set on the fictional Isle of Siskin in England. Emmie, raised by her devoted aunt after her mother’s death, embarks on a journey to uncover her identity after finding mysterious letters tied to her past. On the island, she discovers warmth and friendship with the Hawkins family and her love interest, Pip, while facing unexpected challenges and unraveling secrets about her mother’s sacrifices.

This story beautifully captures themes of women supporting women, personal growth, and the importance of community. Moran’s relatable, imperfect characters, vibrant island setting, and mouthwatering descriptions of food (including pasties) enrich the narrative. With elements of mystery, romance, and personal transformation, it’s a heartwarming and multi-layered story about embracing change and finding oneself.

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Review Card & Book Review – A New Chapter At The Borrow A Bookshop By Kiley Dunbar

Will her new love story be the one she’s read before?

A decade after they said goodbye after graduation, old friends Harri and Annie reunite in the beautiful village of Clove Lore in Devon – what more could these bookworms want than a holiday running the tumbledown bookshop?

Unbeknownst to Annie, Harri is arriving with a bruised heart after the end of his long-term relationship, while Annie is running away from painful memories in Texas.

Elsewhere in Clove Lore, the mysterious owner of Castle Lore has died, causing much gossip in the village. When Harri and Annie are sent to investigate the huge Gothic library, they find themselves locked in overnight and soon, are discovering their connection might be more than just good friends…

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In At the Borrow a Bookshop, Kiley Dunbar once again weaves warmth, charm, and literary magic into a delightful tale of second chances and rekindled connections. Set in the picturesque village of Clove Lore, this new chapter in the beloved series follows Harri and Annie—a pair of once-close university friends—who reunite after a decade apart to run a bookshop and café together.

Harri and Annie’s relationship forms the heart of the story. Their emotional journey—from nostalgia and unspoken regrets to the slow blooming of something more—is crafted with tenderness and believability. The friends-to-lovers arc is especially satisfying, layered with shared memories, hesitant affection, and the quiet tension of what could have been. Dunbar explores their romantic chemistry gently, giving space for each character to grow individually while allowing their bond to flourish.

Surrounding them is a delightful supporting cast and the cozy Clove Lore community, which adds depth and warmth to the narrative. As always, themes of belonging, healing, and the transformative power of books are central. The café/bookshop setting offers the perfect metaphor: a place where stories are shared, lives are nourished, and love finds its way back.

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Review Card & Book Review – Surprises On The Scottish Isle By Lilac Mills

Will they get a second chance at first love?

When newly divorced Tara McTaigh spots an advert for a studio to let in Castle Coorie’s craft centre, she packs up her Edinburgh life and moves to the Isle of Skye, eager for a fresh start.

Little does she know that the castle’s estate manager, single dad Calan Fraser, is the man who broke her heart back at university.

Thoroughly done with romance, Tara decides to ignore Cal and focus on building her business – creating dollhouses to commission. But Duncoorie is a small community, and the two keep bumping into each other…

Just as she is starting to open her heart once more to Cal, a change in his life puts everything on the line. When a surprise storm threatens Tara’s safety, will Cal realise in time that love is worth the risk?

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Surprises on the Scottish Isle by Lilac Mills is a delightful tale of new beginnings and second chances. Tara McTaigh, longing for her happily ever after, finds herself starting over after a divorce and in need of a fresh start. Moving from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye, she unexpectedly reconnects with her former university boyfriend, Calan Fraser, now a single father.

The story is easy to follow, with a manageable cast of characters, a stunning setting, and well-developed personalities. While emotions and past mistakes need to be addressed, the narrative offers charming escapism.

Following Tara’s journey of personal growth, romance, and connection, this heartwarming story set in a picturesque Scottish community is an ideal festive and feel-good read.

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Review Card & Book Review- The Need Of A Cowboy By Linda Lael Miller & Heather Graham

ASK ME AGAIN
by Linda Lael Miller
Sudden fatherhood turns an Arizona rancher’s life upside down. But when a burned-out and beautiful social worker moves in across the road, the lonely cowboy finds the missing piece of his family puzzle in a city girl who’s not afraid to take a chance . . .

THE COWBOY
by Heather Graham
He thinks she’s a fancy filly. She thinks he’s a jerky jock. When they wind up on the same team, the barrel-racing FBI agent and the no-nonsense detective have to rethink their first impressions . . . to track down a criminal mastermind who’s abducted two women.

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In Need of a Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller and Heather Graham is a two-novella collection that blends heartwarming romance and action-packed suspense.

In Linda Lael Miller’s Ask Me Again, Jack’s world changes when his former college girlfriend arrives at his ranch with their 12-year-old son, Gideon, whom Jack never knew existed. Gideon, having endured a difficult childhood, finally finds stability with Jack, and their bond deepens as they connect with their neighbor Harper Quinn and her teacup poodle, Ollie. This touching story of newfound family and love is sweet and emotionally satisfying.

Heather Graham’s The Cowboy shifts to a suspenseful tone, where detectives Hank and Vicky investigate the disappearance of two red-haired women from a rodeo. Vicky, partnered with FBI agent Adrian, goes undercover and finds herself in danger, only to be rescued by Adrian, a cowboy competing in the same rodeo. While fast-paced and thrilling, this story offers a more dramatic romance.

The collection delivers a mix of heartfelt and adventurous tales, appealing to fans of both genres.

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Review Card & Book Review- An Italian Island Secret By Victoria Springfield

It’s time to return to the island…

Alessia knows her grandmother grew up on the beautiful Italian island of Ischia, off the coast from Naples. But Ornella seldom talks about her life there – or why she never went back.

So Alessia is amazed when Ornella reveals that as a young woman, she had worked on the set of a famous 1950s movie filmed on the island. Is there a link between the film set and the tragic death of Ornella’s teenage sister?

Ornella has kept her past – and the life-changing promise she made – a secret for over sixty years. She has tried not to think about the love she gave up. But now, perhaps the truth should finally be revealed…

Travelling to Ischia together, Alessia falls in love with the captivating island. Meeting handsome journalist Roberto helps her dig deeper into her family’s past, too. Just what happened to Ornella’s sister? What heart-wrenching secret is her grandmother hiding?

This summer, can Alessia and Ornella put the past to rest and find the happy ending they both deserve?

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This is a heartwarming and evocative story set on the picturesque island of Ischia. The novel delves into themes of family loyalty, hidden truths, and personal sacrifices, presenting a deeply emotional and authentic narrative.

Through vivid and enchanting descriptions, the island setting comes alive, showcasing the author’s intimate knowledge and affection for Ischia. The characters, particularly Ornella and Alessia, embark on heartfelt journeys—one to confront a complicated past, the other to uncover a family history filled with secrets.

The romance in the story is tender and understated, allowing relationships to develop naturally, while the narrative’s depth and emotional resonance make it a timeless and memorable read. Perfect for fans of immersive storytelling with a strong sense of place, this novel is a celebration of connection, self-discovery, and enduring bonds.

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