Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Second Story Series: Second Chance School: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Second Story is an impeccable ending to this set of books at Glynn Harber School. I can’t imagine any better way to get from “Once Upon a Time” to... Continue Reading →
And here we are readers, the last, but never least, favorite reads of the year. It was an embarrassment of riches, one I appreciate more than I can say. May we all find the same in 2025. Best of 2024 ~ PART II A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee: This novel is in... Continue Reading →
Title: His Until Christmas Series: The Christmas Collection: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 190 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Heart-felt and heartful, His Until Christmas is the perfect book at the perfect time for the perfect feelings it stirs. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: "What do... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Shot Series: Second Chance School: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Discovering little gems of warmth and gentleness is a hallmark of the many things I love about Con Riley's writing. This fictional world, in particular, is rife with... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Song Series: Second Chance School: Book One Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 312 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Con Riley delivers a patently beautiful story in Second Song, about two men who get a second chance to love themselves. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Do first times... Continue Reading →
If you're reading this, welcome, and Happy New Year 🎉🎇🎊 If the best you can say is you're glad 2023 is in the rearview mirror, well, give yourself a pat on the back for persevering. You made it through another year, and that's something worth acknowledging as an accomplishment in itself. Throughout the year, I've... Continue Reading →
Title: We Only Kiss at Christmas Series: Christmas Collection: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 203 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: My love for a Con Riley romance is in the little things: the sincerity, the complexity, and the way each detail serves a lusher, richer, and... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wedding in a Week Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 296 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: A Wedding in a Week is the sort of love story Con Riley does so well, and has been doing consistently for many years. It's not only about the building up... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Mr. Fabulous Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 330 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Con Riley is my Doctor Feelgood. Her books are my drug of choice, and I’m addicted to them in normal amounts—meaning I never want to be cured of my helpless love for the... Continue Reading →
Title: His Last Christmas in London Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 180 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: There's nothing quite like unexpectedly falling in love to simultaneously right the world and throw it into a tailspin, and that feeling is captured so plainly for Ian while Gus simply... Continue Reading →
Title: Heppel Ever After Series: Learning to Love: Book Five Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: As has been the case throughout the series, Heppel Ever After is composed of compassion, understanding, and it takes great care to include friends and family who ensure... Continue Reading →
Title: Austin Series: Learning to Love: Book Four Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 303 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Austin is nothing less than emotionally lavish and fully encompasses the word romantic. It is a story that is lyrical and opulent and generous in its portrayal of friendship,... Continue Reading →
Title: Luke Series: Learning to Love: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 311 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Content Warnings: Non-explicit mentions of childhood anxieties Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Every detail in this story is significant in its own special way, and when things come to their inevitable turning point, the... Continue Reading →
The Year In Reviews As we yet again prepare to put another year in the books—oof, bad puns—I can't help but feel a little extra grateful and sentimental as I pay tribute to the authors and their words this year. They have made the stress and isolation of these long and challenging months a bit... Continue Reading →
Title: Sol Series: Learning to Love: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 340 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: Sol is yet another beautiful addition to this author’s repertoire. It succeeds not with bluster and excess but with a simple longing for stability and family, to find somewhere... Continue Reading →
Title: Charles Series: Learning to Love: Book One Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: I can always trust Con Riley to deliver the most romantic pivotal moments I've ever read, always, and Charles and Hugo do not disappoint. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Life... Continue Reading →
Title: His Haven Series: His: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 322 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Con Riley has a tendency to write characters who are disarmingly charming, characters whose personalities are larger-than-life, and that stands true in this third novel in the His series. His... 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: His Horizon Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: His Horizon is made of romance, in its entirety, front to back and everywhere in between. What a gorgeous world to spend some time in. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Temperatures rise when there are two cooks in... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Sean Series: Seattle Stories: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited (2nd Edition) Length: 280 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Saving Sean exemplifies Con Riley’s brand of romantic fiction. There is a special warmth and sincerity to her writing that touches the heart through her leading men, and then extends... Continue Reading →
Title: After Ben Series: Seattle Stories: Book One Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 344 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: After Ben is not a novel full of bombast or populated by outlandish characters. That, in fact, is what makes a Con Riley book a Con Riley book. There is a certain... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends and fellow book rebels! Welcome to Banned Books Week 2017, the one week out of every year that we show our appreciation for the American Library Association, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and our freedom to read challenged and banned books. ICYMI, Virtual Gift Basket #1 went live on Monday, with items donated by... Continue Reading →
Title: Be My Best Man Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Con Riley’s books are the comfort food for my romance loving soul, and she dishes out another heart-warmer in Be My Best Man. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Will Jason’s third time as a best man lead... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to bring you the exclusive cover reveal for author Con Riley's upcoming novel, Be My Best Man. She's also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details. Welcome, Con! I’m so delighted to be... Continue Reading →
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