Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Unforgotten Series: Forgiven: Book Two Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Carina Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Bottom line? I had so much fun getting to know these characters. If you’re already a fan of Leigh’s style, you know she’s a master at bringing broken guys together and... Continue Reading →
Title: Forbidden Friend Series: His Best Friends Brother: Book Two Author: R. Cayden Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Forbidden Friend is a sweet and satisfying story of giving in to temptation and getting a happily ever after as a result. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Solstice in St. Nacho's Series: St. Nacho's: Book Five Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 296 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Winter in St. Nacho's was more a sentimental trip back to the magical coastal California town than a flawless read, but the story's overall message of... Continue Reading →
Title: His Compass Series: His: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: His Compass is next-level gorgeous. I read it in a single sitting, and wanted to start it all over again when I was done. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Tom has... Continue Reading →
Title: One Winter With You Collection: Winter Wonderland Story Giveaway Author: Amy Aislin Length: Novella Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Be sure to snatch this story up, watch it all unfold, and try not to melt over the charm of it all. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Can the sons of rival... Continue Reading →
Title: Playground Games Collection: Winter Wonderland Story Giveaway Author: Lily Morton Length: 96 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you’re ready for one big happy “awwwww” to begin the New Year, Lily Morton’s free Winter Wonderland story, Playground Games, is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: School... Continue Reading →
Title: Gingerbread Mistletoe Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book Two Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Gingerbread Mistletoe is as sweet as the dollop of whipped cream on a hot cup of cocoa. If you're in the mood for something heartwarming and delightful, and for watching a couple... Continue Reading →
Title: Must Love Christmas Series: Glasgow Lads on Ice: Book Two Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Avery Cockburn’s football lads own my heart, and that still remains unchanged and unchallenged, getting to know her curling lads was a lovely gift to myself this holiday... Continue Reading →
Title: Angels in the City Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Every single thing about this story is just beautiful, and I couldn’t put it down. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fake relationship with a stranger. An office romance with doughnuts and white... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry Measure Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 204 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Merry Measure fulfills every single need I could demand from a holiday romance. It's sweet and sexy, snarky and sincere, and really, truly, supremely romantic. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Arlo Wright’s introduction to his... Continue Reading →
Title: A Christmas Break Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: A Christmas Break is a true heart-warmer and a lovely way to kick off the holiday romance reading season. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time for giving, not lusting after... Continue Reading →
Titles: Break Through/Come Back Series: The District Line: Books Two and Three Author: C.F. White Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306/363 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Author C.F. White serves up the drama at a near-relentless pace, from start to finish, and then delivers the happily ever after readers devour the Romance genre for.... Continue Reading →
Title: Kick Off Series: The District Line: Book One Author: C.F. White Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, New Adult At a Glance: C.F. White accomplishes one of the most, if not the most, important goals in romance: giving me a couple I want to see get their happy ending. Overall, I... Continue Reading →
Title: Short Stack Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 330 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Anthology At a Glance: Short Stack is nothing short of a gift to readers who are fans of the Mixed Messages and Finding Home series. If you're looking for something sweet and joyful to read to take your mind off... Continue Reading →
Title: The Same Breath Series: The Lamb and the Lion: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 455 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: The Same Breath has all the earmarks of what makes a Gregory Ashe novel a Gregory Ashe novel, and waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop between Tean and... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Helpings Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novella (23k Words) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: For a novella, Second Helpings packs an impressive emotional punch, culminating in a lovely do-over for its leading men. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After escaping to New York City and building a successful career, food blogger... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadows Deceive Series: Psychic Detective Mysteries: Book Three Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 266 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Paranormal At a Glance: S.C. Wynne doles this story out in terrific pitch and timing, and the moments before Liam and Thompson have the chance to reconcile truly is the stuff of impeccable romantic suspense.... Continue Reading →
Title: To Find Him and Love Him Again: Vol. Two Series: Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Ten Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism At a Glance: Harper Fox writes such a lovely contemporary romance, but her gift for storytelling transcends when she architects the multifaceted realms of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hazard and Somerset: Off Duty Volume Two Series: Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Ashe throws Emery and John-Henry into heartwarming scenes with their daughter, into sexier moments when they're alone together, into times when the romantic gestures are... Continue Reading →
Title: After Felix Series: Close Proximity: Book Three Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: After Felix is definitively Lily Morton and mightily romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sometimes the best love stories come in two parts. When Felix met handsome journalist Max Travers, it was lust... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Us Series: Missing Pieces: Book Three Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 50k Words (approx.) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Pieces of Us is an effortless read, warm and hopeful, full of love and compassion, friendship and found family, and doesn't ask too much of readers who are simply looking... Continue Reading →
Title: André Series: High Rise: Book Two Author: Jayce Ellis Publisher: Carina Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: André is an Office Romance lovers romance, and by the end, I was totally gone for both him and his one-night-stand/intern/love interest, Marcus. At its heart, this is a story about figuring out... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stopping Place Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 71 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Stopping Place may be short on page count, but it’s long on emotion and delivers a happy ending that more than satisfied the sentimental side in me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Simeon Frith is recovering... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Like That Series: Albin Academy: Book One Author: Cole McCade Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Overall, I appreciated that the author’s voice served the story he told in a complementary way, but in the end, I think my expectations exceeded what was delivered. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
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