This is the next book in the perfect summer series. It is a closed-door, beachy, sweet kisses, he falls first, stubborn candy-loving woman, townwide sThis is the next book in the perfect summer series. It is a closed-door, beachy, sweet kisses, he falls first, stubborn candy-loving woman, townwide scavenger hunt, Frenemies-to-lovers with crazy banter. This book was a bit of a healing journey to finding themselves for these characters and how love tends to sneak up on you. Maggie was dealing with what many of us have, being the last single standing and struggling with the changes that brings. Duke was trying to figure out where he fits. I loved how they supported and defended each other from their families' pressure and expectations. This was a great addition to the rest of the series, and I look forward to the final book....more
Fun finale for this fun summer series! It is a closed-door, dual POV, grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, swoony kisses, crusty younFun finale for this fun summer series! It is a closed-door, dual POV, grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, swoony kisses, crusty young sea dog, flirty fun marine archaeologist, cute one-legged pug, beachy small town, with a healthy dose of meddling family and friends. Watching as pink-haired Lola tore Perry's walls down and found his gooey center was fun. This was the perfect ending for this group of friends and their new-found loves. Dulcie is an auto-buy author for me, and she keeps me coming back with stories like this one....more
So sad to see the Love Trippin' series end, but it left with a real bang! I'm gonna need more stars than 5 for this one. Savannah keeps bringing the sSo sad to see the Love Trippin' series end, but it left with a real bang! I'm gonna need more stars than 5 for this one. Savannah keeps bringing the swooniest stories, and I can't get enough. This is a Closed-Door, Dual POV, starlet, marine biologist, small island living, meddling friends, found family, Scrabble, "You've Got Mail" vibes, and lots of flirty banter. It was so fun to see a final glimpse of all the characters we've come to love from these books. There's even an easter egg linking to the next series! I can't wait to see where Savannah takes us next....more
It's such a perfect wrap-up to this sibling series. This is a closed-door, swoony kisses, banter-filled, second chance, best friend's brother, brotherIt's such a perfect wrap-up to this sibling series. This is a closed-door, swoony kisses, banter-filled, second chance, best friend's brother, brother's best friend, childhood friends to lovers, found family who meddles, siblings maid of honor/best man, with their siblings marrying at a Christmas wedding. This book was so much fun. Watching Jamie as he realized he couldn't live without Evie any longer. I loved how involved Sean and Jessica were meddling the same way Jamie & Evie helped them get together. Such a fun series! Can't wait to see what Abby writes next!...more
It's always fun to see a favorite from another series pop up, made especially fun since it's a part of this multi-author series. This is a closed-doorIt's always fun to see a favorite from another series pop up, made especially fun since it's a part of this multi-author series. This is a closed-door, dual-POV, hockey, small-town fall vibes, brother's best friend, bookworm, he reads her fav books, You've Got Mail vibes, with one looming dating pact. Dawson has always pined for Emmy and tries everything to show her he cares about the little things she loves. For Emmy, this book revolves around her stepping out of her sibling's shadows and finding what she wants in life. Grace will always be one of my favorite authors; this book reminds me why!...more
Whew, I love a good He pursues her book. This is a Closed-door, Dual-POV, Christian-themed, strangers-to-lovers, dating app, Baseball Player, Teacher,Whew, I love a good He pursues her book. This is a Closed-door, Dual-POV, Christian-themed, strangers-to-lovers, dating app, Baseball Player, Teacher, meddling friends, swoony kisses, and a few lovable dogs. I wish I could share Andrew's part in this story with all the girls who don't believe there are actually men like this in the world and promise them they are out there. The referral-only dating app adds a unique twist to this book, and I can't wait for the next couple. This book hit it out of the park and made me add MJ to my auto-buy author list....more
This is a perfect, quick fall read! I've enjoyed this series so far and would love to visit Maple Falls if it were a real place. This is a dual-POV, cThis is a perfect, quick fall read! I've enjoyed this series so far and would love to visit Maple Falls if it were a real place. This is a dual-POV, closed-door, second-chance, pro hockey player, nerdy bookworm, small-town romance with swoony kisses. I love that Dan knows what he wants as he comes back into town for the Icebreakers. Keira is such a sweet character weighed down by so many responsibilities. Second chances have always been a favorite of mine, and this one was done very well. Looking forward to the rest of this multi-author series!...more
This book introduces this new multi-author series perfectly and makes me want to read them all! Breaking the Ice is a closed-door, Dual POV, BillionaiThis book introduces this new multi-author series perfectly and makes me want to read them all! Breaking the Ice is a closed-door, Dual POV, Billionaire, small-town girl who takes care of her ailing mom, and he takes care of both of them, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, hockey, ice skating, and a few twists and turns. This story is about dropping your preconceived idea of who someone is and seeing the real them in spite of what others may say. The chemistry between Zach & Ellie is top-notch, and I loved how the author used similies to describe what they were thinking, feeling, and experiencing. It's a quick read, and you should add it to your TBR with the rest of the series. I can't wait to see what this series has in store for the charity hockey team and Maple Falls....more
I'll be honest: the MMC made me want to throw my Kindle several times. This one is an agonizingly slow burn and an emotional ride, but the payoff is wI'll be honest: the MMC made me want to throw my Kindle several times. This one is an agonizingly slow burn and an emotional ride, but the payoff is worth it. This book is a Closed-door, dual-POV, second-chance, pro quarterback, event planner, selfless sacrifice, exquisite tension, and miscommunication galore with meddling family and friends. Both characters have to wade through a lot of history and pain to get to the HEA. The unexpected twist made every aggravating moment worth it. Ranee made it on the auto-buy author list after this one!...more
Remi (Pam) was my first romance auto-buy author, and this book has reminded me of all the reasons why. This book is Closed-door, Found Family, Fake EnRemi (Pam) was my first romance auto-buy author, and this book has reminded me of all the reasons why. This book is Closed-door, Found Family, Fake Engagement, Protective Wounded Cowboy, Ranch Hand, Meddling Family and Friends, Swoony Kisses, strangers-to-lovers, blind date shenanigans, and lots of family drama! I think I fell a little in love with Dallas as he cared for, stood up for, and protected Rose. I love how the characters from other books are incorporated into the book. My husband had to remind me the characters weren't real when I was kicking and screaming at them, but the outcome and happily ever after in the book made the stress worth it. I'm so glad this series is continuing, and I can't wait for the next one. ...more
This book whowza ... It is Closed-door, Christian Romance, Boss/Assistant, friends-to-lovers, he protects her, mild suspense, with lots of secrets revThis book whowza ... It is Closed-door, Christian Romance, Boss/Assistant, friends-to-lovers, he protects her, mild suspense, with lots of secrets revealed. This is the second book in the series about a group of foster home brothers and their overcoming their greatest fears and finding the loves of their lives. I always love a good right-under-their-nose love story, and this one fits that perfectly. The author's descriptions of the scenes and places make you feel like you are on a tour of Italy with them. I love the way the author cares about the smallest details and works them out, knowing that our readers' brains will want to know what happened to the smallest character. I always find it amazing how this author ties in characters from her previous books in such a way that makes it look seamless. I can't wait for the other brother's books!...more
This one is such a fun 3rd book in this multi-author series. To Have & to Scold is a closed-door, swoony kisses only, opposites attract, contractor vsThis one is such a fun 3rd book in this multi-author series. To Have & to Scold is a closed-door, swoony kisses only, opposites attract, contractor vs. wedding planner, small town vs. big city, witty sparring, with a HEA, with a drama king golden retriever and a mischievous llama. I loved watching Dallas realize she could change what she wanted for her future, and Beck realizing that his plans could change, too. This was another perfect summer read. I have read a few of Deb's books in the past, but this one has me adding her to my auto-buy author list. I'm looking forward to the following books to see what craziness is in store for the last two in this fun friend group. ...more
This is a closed-door, second-chance, later-in-life, Christian-themed, with lots of laughs, swoony kisses, and several world-rocking realizations. LiaThis is a closed-door, second-chance, later-in-life, Christian-themed, with lots of laughs, swoony kisses, and several world-rocking realizations. Liam is trying to get out of his post-divorce funk, and Ashley is working to find herself after letting her ex-husband make every decision. Both are navigating co-parenting children after divorce. Such a relatable storyline. The statements his brother makes at a later point in the book were actually told to me after my own divorce. Again, they are so relatable. This is such a fun series; I can't wait for what age 43 brings. ...more
I didn't want their story to end! This is a closed-door, best friend's brother, hockey, bookish, bookstagrammers, French MMC, meddling Found family, aI didn't want their story to end! This is a closed-door, best friend's brother, hockey, bookish, bookstagrammers, French MMC, meddling Found family, a sweet tuxie cat, minty kisses, building a book store with best-friends book. This book had so much crazy banter! The swoony moment when Maxime annotated her favorite books. I love all the descriptions of the bookstagram community; if you're not taking part on Instagram, you are missing out! I've got friends to visit all over the world now! So much reality in this book! Marie is an auto-buy author for me, but she knocked it out of the park with this one; I can't wait for the rest of the series!
Favorite Quote that is truth! "This little corner of the Internet has turned my existence into an exciting life filled with friendships, not to mention a TBR list higher than the Empire State Building." I resemble this remark, "Frankly, rating one, two, or even three stars on a book that an author spent so much of their time and resources on feels cruel.” And swoonworthy, “You and I are far from being perfect, but together, we’d give perfect a fighting chance.”...more
It's such a fun, quick, Groovy read! Nick and Cleo's chemistry is off the charts, and the banter is fire! I was sad that it was over so quickly. It's It's such a fun, quick, Groovy read! Nick and Cleo's chemistry is off the charts, and the banter is fire! I was sad that it was over so quickly. It's a perfect palate cleanser during a book hangover. WARNING: Characters live in the morally grey big time. There is no redemptive storyline here, just fun banter! These are the grandparents of a character from earlier in the series. I love their story! Highly recommend!...more
This book has many hard topics mixed with sweet memories and even sweeter kisses. It is a closed-door, second-chance, childhood best friends, retired This book has many hard topics mixed with sweet memories and even sweeter kisses. It is a closed-door, second-chance, childhood best friends, retired military with severe PTSD, a runaway bride, family trauma, a bit of drama, and a super sweet & smart German Shepherd emotional support dog. Liam is still dealing with the nightmares from his military service and thinks he's a broken, irreparable man. Penny just wants to show him that she'll stay by his side while he heals. The book starts with a runaway bride and a rescue and ends with a happily ever after. I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next sibling finding love. ...more
I could NOT put this one down! I am a huge fan of this author, and she keeps bringing it. This is suspenseful, Christian, closed-door, childhood frienI could NOT put this one down! I am a huge fan of this author, and she keeps bringing it. This is suspenseful, Christian, closed-door, childhood friends to coworkers to lovers, grumpy/sunshine. She's been pining for him, and he's been stubbornly denying his feelings. The adventure brings Ben to firmer faith, taking a risk, learning to let someone love him, and using his "nerd magic." Gracie begins to understand that God's timing is always perfect. I can't wait for the next book! ...more
Whew, being a larger girly, this story hit me in the gut a few times with reminders of how it was. Oh, the kisses and the banter, wowza the "reverse-tWhew, being a larger girly, this story hit me in the gut a few times with reminders of how it was. Oh, the kisses and the banter, wowza the "reverse-tutoring." This book is closed-door, but there is innuendo and seriously swoony kisses. This is a dual-POV, college-age, Hockey, tutor-student, grumpy sunshine, reformed playboy, and a bookish, plus-size heroine you will instantly love. Watching Aran realize he had fallen in love was so sweet. I've enjoyed this series so far and am looking forward to the next one!...more
This is a perfect short, sweet, beachy summer read. Whew, that first kiss was super minty! HRV is a closed-door, kisses-only, dual POV, reserved FMC, This is a perfect short, sweet, beachy summer read. Whew, that first kiss was super minty! HRV is a closed-door, kisses-only, dual POV, reserved FMC, Island Hottie MMC, with lots of witty banter and a wonderful albeit meddling Mama. Watching Meg come out of her perfectly planned, regimented life to relax while Kal egged her on was fun. Oh, the Lavalava & Red Bikini incident made me LOL! Jen is an auto-buy author for me, and this novella is another perfect example of why....more
Be warned if you went to camp at any point in your life. The songs referenced in this book will give you an earworm for hours. It brought back a lot oBe warned if you went to camp at any point in your life. The songs referenced in this book will give you an earworm for hours. It brought back a lot of very good childhood memories for me. This book is short and sweet but packs a punch. It's a Dual POV, closed-door, secret dating, grumpy, down on his luck, sweetheart fun camp director, with a whole lot of "purpling." This was a fun summer read, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I will definitely be reading more of Ashley's books soon!...more