A Review of Holly and Nick Hate Christmas
Main CharactersHolly and Nick SettingOhio The First Line of the BookChristmas was so overrated. My Review Holly and Nick Hate Christmas is a fun and festive read! From the first chapters, I was hooked by the witty banter, laugh-out-loud moments, and the sparks flying between Holly and Nick. Betsy St. Amant blends humor, heart,…
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A Review of An Overdue Match
Main CharactersEvangeline and Tai SettingThe town of Little Creek The First Line of the BookLibraries aren’t famous for their penal codes, but some literary offenses deserve due punishments. My Review An Overdue Match is a beautifully written and deeply moving story. I was blown away by Evangeline’s journey as she navigates life with alopecia. Sarah…
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A Review of Petals and Plot Twists: A Whimsical Romance by Jenny Proctor
Main CharactersSophie and her best friend Peter Favorite CharacterSophie SettingSerendipity Springs The First Line of the BookIf my life were a romantic comedy, I’m not sure I’d be the main character. My Review Petals and Plot Twists is a sweet, magical friends-to-more romance that drew me right in. I loved Sophie and Peter’s story! Peter’s…
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A Review of The Serendipity: a whimsical romance by Emma St. Clair
Main CharactersWilla and Archer Favorite CharacterArcher SettingSerendipity Springs The First Line of the BookSome men, when dealing with a not-quite-midlife crisis, might take an extended vacation. My Review The Serendipity is a fun, whimsical start to a new series! I loved Willa’s unexpected adventure-one minute she’s looking for a sweater, the next she’s in the…
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A Review of Sidelined by Love by Liz Johnson
Main CharactersZoe and Grant Favorite CharacterZoe SettingColorado Springs My Review Sidelined by Love is Liz Johnson’s first sports romance, and she knocked it out of the park! Zoe and Grant are complete opposites, which made their dynamic so much fun to watch unfold. Their chemistry, banter, and unexpected connection hooked me from the start. This…
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A Review of Misfortune and Mr. Right by Savannah Scott
Main CharactersOlivia and Logan Favorite CharacterOlivia SettingSerendipity Springs The First Line of the Book”Slow down!” Megan shouts from behind me. “It’s not a race.” My Review Misfortune and Mr. Right is such a sweet, feel-good romance! I loved how Olivia and Logan kept getting pushed together by those unexpected fortune cookies, which were a perfect…
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A Review of First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer
Main CharactersGracie and Noah Favorite CharacterGracie SettingCentral Illinois The First Line of the BookMariners continue wild ride into postseason playoffs. Seattle manager shakes up roster, shocks fans. My Review First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer is an absolute delight! I loved every bit of this charming story. The lovable characters, the laugh-out-loud moments, and…
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A Review of Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon
Main CharactersBren and Noah Favorite CharacterBren SettingHope Harbor The First Line of the BookWas something burning? Bren Ryan stopped reading the instructions on the tube of hair dye in her hand, destined for use later today, and frowned at her reflection in the bathroom mirror. My Review Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon is another heartwarming…
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A Review of Sometimes You Stay by Liz Johnson
Main CharactersCretia and Finn Favorite CharacterCretia SettingPrince Edward Island The First Line of the BookLucretia Martin wasn’t willing to call a single corner of the world home. My Review Sometimes You Stay by Liz Johnson is a heartfelt, beautifully written story set on the stunning shores of Prince Edward Island. I loved following Cretia Martin,…
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A Review of No Place Like Home by Betsy St. Amant
Main CharactersRosalyn and Cade Favorite CharacterRosalyn SettingMagnolia Bay The First Line of the BookIf a guy had to eat a few frog legs to save the family legacy, Cade Landry better find a bib. My Review No Place Like Home by Betsy St. Amant is a sweet and heartfelt story of second chances. I loved…
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Their Wander Canyon Wish by Allie Pleiter
Main CharactersMarilyn, her twin daughters, and Wyatt Favorite CharacterWyatt SettingWander Canyon The First Line of the Book”Out of Order? Seriously? Marilyn Sofitel couldn’t believe the sign hanging from the large closed door in front of her.” My Review The day Marilyn moves back to her hometown she realizes the beloved carousel is not working. Marilyn…
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Deadly Encounter by Diann Mills
Main CharactersFBI Special Agent Alex LeBlanc and Stacy Broussard Favorite CharacterStacy SettingHouston The First Line of the Book”Saturday mornings were Stacy Broussard’s escape, especially when life slapped her with stress.” My Review It has been a while since I have read a Suspense mystery. This book did not disappoint! The mystery was suspenseful and filled…
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His Road to Redemption by Lisa Jordan
Main CharactersPaige and Micah Favorite CharacterMicah SettingA Goat farm The First Line of the Book”Paige never expected someday to happen so quickly. ” My Review Veteran Micah Holland has some deep scars. He heads home because he has inherited a goat farm. The only catch is that he must share it with independent Paige Watson.…
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A Season of Change by Beth Wiseman
Main CharactersEsther, Lizzie, and Rose Favorite CharacterRose SettingMontgomery The First Line of the Book”Esther resisted the temptation to rub her throbbing temples as she stood in the living room listening to Rose carry on about her date this evening.” My Review We all have things we don’t love about ourselves and often it’s related to…
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What Matters Most by Courtney Walsh
Main CharactersEmma Woodson and Jameson Shaw Favorite CharacterEmma Woodson SettingNantucket Island The First Line of the Book”The list stuck to the refrigerator was meant to motivate Emma Woodson, but in that moment, it seemed only to taunt.” My Review This story will grip you from the very beginning! Emma needs a fresh start for her…
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All That it Takes by Nicole Deese
Main CharactersVal Locklier and Miles McKenzie Favorite CharacterVal SettingSpokane, Washington The First Line of the Book”As the door to our new life swung open and my ten-year-old rushed across the threshold to explore the second-story apartment, the “you break it, you buy it” policy flashed across my mind like a hazard warning.” My Review After…
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Turn to Me by Becky Wade
Main CharactersLuke and Finley Favorite CharacterFinley SettingMisty River, Georgia The First Line of the Book”Finley Sutherland’s father had left her several things in his will, the most surprising of which was a clue.” My Review Luke makes a promise to his friend that he would protect his daughter Finley as she searches for the treasure…
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Where the Last Rose Blooms by Ashley Clark
Main CharactersAlice, Sullivan, Clara, and Rose Favorite CharacterAlice SettingCharleston, SC and New Orleans The First Line of the Book”Mama thought I was asleep the night ‘fore I was sold.” My Review This book will capture you from the start. It is book 3 in the Heirloom Secrets series. I didn’t realize it was a series…
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Mulberry Hollow by Denise Hunter
Main CharactersAvery Robinson and Wes Garrett Favorite CharacterAvery SettingRiverbend Gap The First Line of the Book”Two glaring realizations flashed through Wes Garrett’s mind as he blinked against the morning sunlight: he was alone in the camping shelter, and he was soaked to the skin.” My Review Mulberry Hollow is book two in the Riverbend series.…
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The Cul -de- Sac War by Melissa Ferguson
Main CharactersBree and Chip Favorite CharacterChip SettingVirginia The First Line of the Book”They say 95 percent of the time the first impression you have of someone is right.” My Review Oh my goodness! This book will have you laughing from start to finish. Bree and Chip are neighbors but they can’t stand each other. They…
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