Susan has another chance at love with Danny, but even though a decade has passed she is unsure of whether she can take another chance with him. I like how there are two different love stories in this book. Not only does Susan have to open u...
3½ StarsThis book contains three very different stories by three excellent authors. None of the stories are connected and each is totally unique. The only thing that ties them together is they are all set at Christmas. They are all contemporary rom...
4 StarsA Match Made in Mistletoe is this year’s Holiday Novella from the talented Anna Campbell. She is one of my favorite historical authors because she writes such charming stories. The heroines are always kind but they also have an inner streng...
4 Stars“Snow & Secrets” by Rozenn (RJ) Scott is my favorite of the series thus far. It was great to finally get a closer look at the mysterious Garrett and to discover exactly what he did. I daresay the band Hudson Hart is being decimated by all o...
4¼ StarsAfter a house fire, single mom Kady is forced to move back to Vine Grove with her son Noah to live with her parents. She secures a job at a local wine shop, and prepares to begin a new life with her son. A poor decision on Kady’s part finds...
3½ StarsRecently divorced Finn is travelling as she debates her next steps in life. Along with her pug, Scorch, she arrives in the small town of Vine Grove in October. Romance is in the air when Finn meets veterinarian, Keaton, and they bond over t...
4 Stars"It Happened in Scotland," is a cozy seasonal read with strong family values, but is not exactly what I would label a romance novel or at least one that was a great, romantic read. Despite the romance seriously lacking any real details or c...
3½ StarsAmelia Grey gifts Regency fans with a delightful, holiday treat in this swift read. Lillian is a breath of fresh air in an often staid existence in the fashionable set. Her exuberance is contagious and I loved watching how the Marquis of Wy...
4 Stars“Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber is a heartwarming and fun story that will put one in the holiday mood. I love the contrasts between the bright and chirpy Julia and the stiff and somber Cain, not to mention the personable Berni...
4½ StarsThe Christmas Angle Project, by Melody Carlson, is a good book to read, share, and gift this season. Christmas books are always fun to read in the days leading up to the holiday. This story focuses on women- their troubles, journeys, and fr...
4½ StarsNew to town, Bridal consultant Maisey Gates is hoping to make a few new friends for Christmas. She finds those new friends at a book club at a wine shop, where there’s more gossip and gab than actual reading. The girls introduce Maisey to ‘...
5 StarsRegistered Nurse Dakota Timmons leaves behind her city life and accepts a job in a much smaller, more homey town of Vine Grove. She begins attending a book club at a local wine shop, which in reality is a hub for gossip and wine tasting. It...
4 Stars“Cowboys Don’t Come Out” by Tara Lain is a contemporary m/m romance story featuring Rand McIntyre, whose forced vacation to Maui with his parents has unexpectedly pleasant consequences. Unwillingly driven to pursue his attraction to Kai Kea...
4 StarsI think this may end up being my favorite holiday story this year. Eddie had difficult childhood and has spent his adult life being mostly transient. He works various Renaissance faires at different times of the year and is currently on his...
4½ Stars“Damien’s Christmas” by M.L. Buchman blends romance and suspense in a compelling seasonal tale that provides plenty of ‘aw’ moments along with exciting action scenes even as it gives a unique glimpse of some of the complicated maneuvering a...
4¾ StarsWhen Jack Girard’s sister-in-law shows up for the holidays he isn’t ready for the impact his brother’s widow and daughter have on him. Before he knows it he is spending time with her as they both aim to continue the family’s quest to discov...
4½ Stars“Love your life, it’s the only one you have.” “Miracle on 5th Avenue” is the last book of a trilogy centered around three close friends who move to New York and open their own business. All the books in the series have been cute and fun, bu...
4½ Stars"The Gift of a Lifetime", by Melissa Hill, is a sweet romance that will tear at your heart. The setting is beautiful and I enjoy the cover as well. Beth is a true romantic and I love her character. Every woman can relate. Anonymous gifts ar...
4 StarsForget that frosty nip in the air. “One Hot December” will warm your senses with the flash fame going on between Ian and Veronica. Neither one likes to give up control, but the body language and the chemistry going on says that trouble is o...
5 Stars“Cardwell Christmas Crime Scene” is the latest in B.J. Daniel’s Cardwell family series, and the first I’ve read in this series. There is an abundance of characters, and the story follows multiple perspectives. Because of all the perspective...
3½ StarsWhen I found out there would be a special Christmas edition of the Lowcountry series by Mary Alice Monroe, I think I squealed like a little girl! However, it should be noted that this book can be read as a standalone. This very touching sto...
4½ StarsThis is the fourth book in the Charmed Amish Life series. A book where the author brings about the true meaning of Christmas. It's a time for family, most of all, love, forgiving, putting the past aside and embracing each other. The author...
5 StarsChristmas is supposed to be about faith, hope and charity, not chaos, secrets and blackmail. Ms. Clare manages to sprinkle in a little bit of each along with a whole lot of love, a great deal of mischief and a dab of forgiveness. Gretchen a...
5 Stars“A Refuge at Highland Hall” is book three in Carrie Turansky’s Edwardian Brides series. After reading this I will definitely be reading the first two books. Set in England during World War I, this novel gives a glimpse of what it was like f...
4 StarsWillow has come back to Shenandoah Falls for a new start. She is forced to leave her big city job because of discovering fraud and reporting it. Now she's known as a trouble maker, causing her to return home. She hasn't been home for a long...
5 StarsN.J. Young pens a positively wonderful contemporary romance with this swift and sexy story. It’s no secret that I love well-written curvy heroines and Linzee Felton is simply fabulous. She is so darn realistic with a mixture of amazing stre...
5 StarsAn excellent read to get one in the Christmas spirit! This holiday book has it all: laughter, fun, tears of joy, and best of all it's packed into one story! Toni Blake outdid herself this time with a cast of characters old and new. It was f...
4 StarsLucky for Thorpe Turlow that Lily Starr was a crack shot and was in the right place at the right time. Indian braves wounded Thorpe as he was travelling across Missouri in 1868. Not only was she a good shot, but was determined to make sure...
4½ StarsThis is a short novella that is filled with lots of emotion and interest. It is definitely part of a series but that doesn’t matter as you quickly get involved with Rory and Max. There is a lot going on in just a few pages from misunderstan...
4½ StarsWelcome to Twilight, TX! There is a whole series of books set here but each stands alone so you get to join the fun with whichever book you pick up to read. In this one, the town’s bad boy is back but is he really as bad as people remember?...
5 Stars“Mistletoe Cottage” is such a great book to start a new series with. I can't wait for the next book in this series. Welcome to the charming little town of Harmony Harbor. The town has a close knit community that has a few secrets to keep. S...
5 StarsThree totally independent stories in one book makes for some great reading! It doesn’t matter if you like sports or not, these sexy guys will have you panting. The first story has characters from Ms Burton’s Play-by-Play stories but it defi...
5 StarsWhile part of a series, this story is much more than just another story about Eternity Springs. Not only is it much more, it stands alone so if you want an awesome Christmas story, pick this one up. This story is not just another Christmas...
4½ StarsThis story is awesome. I love the unconventional family that Willa has put together. It only proves that blood does not always make a family. And, that wonderful family offers support, humor and caring throughout the book. They are also ver...
4½ StarsThere is so much dimension in any Carolyn Brown book. You should never be fooled by the seeming simplicity of the concept or storyline. Carolyn Brown writes about everyday things that happen to all of us and she does it with panache, class,...
4½ Stars“Christmas Comes to Main Street” is a beautiful Christmas story that features Kara Hastings and Nate Griffin. Well it seems like Kara is the last sister that is not engaged since now her sister Molly has come home saying she is getting marr...
5 StarsPaula Quinn returns with another romantic tale of impossible love. It was love at first page for this captivated reader. Paula Quinn knows how to create emotionally rich characters by putting them into tension filled situations. Cailean mad...
4½ StarsHopes, desires, dreams and reality don’t always match up and sometimes you don’t have a lot of time to make them all work. Maribeth has this problem in this story and it is easy to relate to her. Mo, Maribeth’s new love interest, is equally...
5 Stars“Happy Ever After in Christmas” is another beautifully entertaining novel by the author of the Christmas, Colorado series. This book features Jill Flaherty and Sawyer Anderson. What will happen when Jill has feelings for her brother's best...
5 Stars“All Wrapped Up” by Kimberly Kincaid piqued my interest because of the quirky and snarky imagery and kept me interested as Nick Brennan’s history unfolds. Who can resist characters who declare things like: “Pardon me while I fly the bullshi...
4¾ StarsThis romantic contemporary story features an atypical heroine who has paid for her mistakes yet will be forever tarnished by the judgment passed on her. It was fascinating and chilling to get glimpses of the harsh life Lacey has been dealin...
4¼ StarsThis lovely contemporary romance draws one in immediately (be warned, you may suddenly have a need for hot chocolate, lol) and introduces characters with such realism that one develops an instant rapport with them, enhanced by the wry humor...
4½ StarsDetective Lucy Mason’s romantic life is definitely the pits. She tries to save it by using a dating website, FureverMates. FureverMates dating website with phone app is the remedy for shifters to find fated mates. Read the story to find out...
4½ StarsMary Stoltzfus is alone teaching and doing what she wants when she gets a letter that she was not expecting. It is a letter asking her to come to Montana and teach. But, she loves where she is, doesn't she. After all, Pennsylvania is a grea...
4 Stars"The Lawman's Christmas Proposal" is a nice story. Andi is a young widow who is only worried about keeping her children well cared for. Mitch Weston used to be her boyfriend in high school and he is back in town. Mitch happens to be a polic...
4 StarsThis paranormal romance novella gives a glimpse of a sadder aspect of dragonshifter society that only values the perfectly strong beings. The combination of shifter and symbiot is a unique aspect of this species and the formidable team they...
4 StarsMiracle Wolf for Christmas gets 5 stars and a Top Pick! I highly recommend Miracle Wolf for Christmas (Kalispell Shifters Series, Book 12) by Vanessa Devereaux. Kent Huxley (werewolf, alien from outer space, Kalispell Shifter) felt the need...
5 StarsThese novellas create a very interesting collection of holiday reads that are just right for the season. The reader will find all of these reads are a little different and you will not know what to expect until the end. Be ready for some sw...
5 StarsAndrea Boeshaar gives the readers three well written interesting Christian short stories of real life. This is a three story anthology with the first being An Apple a Day How will a health food store owner Talia Fountain deal with Dr. Brian...
4½ StarsSam Cheever adds a terrific twist to the holidays with this sweetheart of a short! I loved the abundance of adventure and the exuberance of this story. Valentine Smith is a fabulously complex heroine, just when I thought I knew exactly who...
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