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THE SECOND TIME AROUND BY JESSICA PRINCE

3/10/2020

The Second Time around is an easy 5 star read for me. This book is absolutely beautiful and one of the best second chance romances I've read! I highly recommend it.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: March 9, 2020
Genre: Second Chance Romance
Series: The Hope Valley series #7 (can stand alone)
Pages: 325 pages
Format: eBook. ARC

Tessa Day had clung to the notion of a once-in-a-lifetime love for as long as she could remember. Then one chance encounter led her to the man of her dreams. After a whirlwind romance that could only be described as something out of a fairytale, she gave her heart to her other half, only to have him throw it back like it meant nothing.

Bryce Dixon was known as the care-free funny guy with a heart of gold. But it was all a façade. For more than ten years, he’d been holding on to guilt that was slowly eating him alive. He blamed himself for things in his past, and as punishment for his sins, he walked away from the only woman he’d ever loved.

But when Tessa shows up in Hope Valley, Bryce begins to think that maybe he’s been given a second chance. However, when danger comes calling, he soon discovers he’s in for the fight of his life. Not only does he have to protect the woman who holds his heart, but

RUNAWAY ROAD BY DEVNEY PERRY

3/5/2020

Runaway Road is the perfect start to a brand new series by Devney Perry! I am so thrilled to see what comes next in this series. I highly recommend it.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: March 6, 2020
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: The Life series duet #2
Pages: 199 pages
Format: eBook. ARC

Londyn McCormack didn’t have a typical childhood. She ran away from home at sixteen, escaping parents more interested in drugs than their daughter. She doesn’t have loving siblings or an adorable pet. Her only family is the five other runaway kids who shared her junkyard home.

Life pulled them all in separate directions, taking her to Boston. For a short time, she thought she’d found something permanent. But after a devastating divorce, she’s running away again, this time to find a lost friend.
She’s driving across the country in her convertible. As a teenager, the rusty car was her shelter. As an adult, it’s her ride to freedom.

Except one flat tire derails her trip. Her life collides with Brooks Cohen. They walked away from the first crash. The second might destroy them both.

HOSED BY PIPPA GRANT AND LILI VALENTE

3/3/2020

Hosed is the first book in the Happy Cat series. If you enjoy romantic comedies that will have you laughing out loud then you won't want to miss this one!

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: January 15, 2019
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Series: Happy Cat series #1 (can stand alone)
Pages: 276 pages
Format: eBook. Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.

The world’s sexiest firefighter is about to get a second chance with the virgin next door…

He’s bossy, arrogant, and so ridiculously hot he should come with a warning label and a pair of flame retardant coveralls.

He’s also the boy who broke my heart when we were in high school.

I want to move in next door to Ryan O’Dell the way I want to be the virgin gamer geek suddenly in charge of running my sister’s sex toy factory. Too bad both are written in my stars.

Yeah, I’m the world’s oldest virgin code-writing nerd.

And he’s the world’s hottest firefighter.

I'M YOURS BY JENNIFER VAN WYCK

2/28/2020

I'm yours is a standalone romance set in a small town. Not only that, it's a second chance, single dad romance! All of this combined makes this one heck of a read.

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: November 11, 2019
Genre: Small Town, Second Chance romance.
Series: None. Complete standalone.
Pages: 298 pages
Format: eBook. Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.

I left Lakeside, Montana heartbroken and lost with no desire to ever return.
But life had other plans.

Moving back wasn't what I wanted to do, but I'd do anything for my daughter Emmy. Including put myself in the path of Sadie Jones.
My daughter's new dance teacher.

The reason my heart was never fully opened to another was because it's always belonged to her.

When I watched Reed Sanders drive away from Lakeside, I knew my heart would never recover.
He was meant for more than what this town could offer him.
Than what I could offer him.

I tried to warn him to stay away from me, but he refused to listen.
If only he would have, maybe I wouldn't feel so broken.

CREDENCE BY PENELOPE DOUGLAS

2/22/2020

Credence is a complicated and sexy read and I love being on this epic journey with the characters! If you enjoy forbidden romances this is the book for you!

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: January 13, 2020
Genre: New Adult. Forbidden Romance.
Series: None. Complete standalone.
Pages: 487 pages
Format: Paperback. Purchased.

Three of them, one of her, and a remote cabin in the woods. Let the hot, winter nights ensue...

Tiernan de Haas doesn't care about anything anymore. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, she's grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Shipped off to boarding schools from an early age, it was still impossible to escape the loneliness and carve out a life of her own. The shadow of her parents' fame followed her everywhere.

And when they suddenly pass away, she knows she should be devastated. But has anything really changed? She's always been alone, hasn't she?

Jake Van der Berg, her father's stepbrother and her only living relative, assumes guardianship of Tiernan who is still two months shy of eighteen. Sent to live with him and his two sons, Noah and

BAD ALIBI BY JESSICA PRINCE

2/16/2020

Wow! I just experienced a new to me author that I know is going to be a top favorite of mine in the foreseeable future! Bad Alibi is the perfect romance filled with sweetness, charm, and amazing characters. I can't wait for more in the series.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: January 13, 2020
Genre: Small town romance.
Series: Redemption series #1 (can stand alone)
Pages: 272 pages
Format: eBook. Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.

Having grown up trapped in a gilded cage, the events of one tragic night changed everything.

Farah Highland was raised with more money than most people could ever dream of, but with that wealth and privilege came cold indifference and cruelty. Determined to start living for herself, Farah cut ties with everything and everyone she'd ever known for the chance at starting over in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

Notorious town playboy, Cannon Banks grew up living the good life. He had it all, loving parents, good friends, and a face and body that drove women wild. Love and commitment were the last things on his mind . . . until he locked eyes with a woman across a crowded bar, and everything changed in a heartbeat.

There's just one problem. Bad Alibi's newest waitress wants nothing to do with him. But he's nothing if not determined.

THAT SECRET CRUSH BY MEGHAN QUINN

2/12/2020

And I am in love! Again. Meghan Quinn has some amazing romances and it's not wonder why she's a favorite author of mine. That Secret Crush is charming, hilarious, and swoony!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: February 11, 2020
Genre: Small Town. Friends to Lovers Romance.
Series: Getting Lucky series #3 (can stand alone)
Pages: 349 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn brings more humor and heart with the third novel of her Getting Lucky series: a story about breaking curses and laying your heart on the line.

What happens when your secret crush isn’t so secret anymore?

I’ve had feelings for Eve Roberts for as long as I can remember, but because she also happens to be the twin sister of my best friend, Eric, I’ve never acted on my feelings and long ago resigned myself to keeping my crush under wraps.

But after a terrible falling-out with Eric involving a failed restaurant venture and plenty of blame on both sides, I’m back in Port Snow without my best friend and without any direction. But can you guess who’s here? Eve. And my attraction to her is as strong as ever.

STONE HEARTS BY AMBER KELLY

2/1/2020

Stone Hearts is a gorgeous small town, friends to lovers romance! Amber Kelly is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine because of this series. I highly recommend it!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: January 16, 2020
Genre: Small town romance. Friends to lovers.
Series: Poplar Falls series #2 (can stand alone)
Pages: 266 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

When I returned to Poplar Falls six years ago, I’d given up on love.

I’d made the mistake of marrying the sexy rebel right out of high school. He’d ended up in jail. I’d ended up pregnant. With a baby on the way, I decided to give up my wild, impulsive ways. All I wanted was a family and to watch my sweet son grow up, happy, and healthy.

Then Myer Wilson keeps showing up in my life—and my son’s life.

He’s the hometown football hero, who blew out his ankle his junior year and ended his career. I didn’t look twice at hot jocks in high school. But now that he’s taken over his family’s ranch, I can’t help but look even when I swore off men for good.

But maybe he’ll finally be the one to help me let go of the past and find my second chance at love. Or maybe my past will come back to haunt me.

THE WAY BACK TO YOU BY SHARON SALA

12/31/2019

Once again, Sharon Sala writes a beautiful and heartfelt romance for readers to enjoy! I adore this series and hope it's one that never ends.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 31, 2019
Genre: Small town, southern romance (wholesome)
Series: Blessings, Georgia #9
Pages: 352 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

"Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR

What do you do when your whole life is turned upside down?

Sully Raines sets out to find his birth mother, and ends up in Blessings, Georgia. A new surprise awaits him here, but of the best kind―his childhood sweetheart, whom he hasn't seen since she moved away when they were teens, is living in Blessings now. He's not sure she's as happy to see him as he is to see her, but it's been a lot of years, and a lot of water under the bridge...

Sully's heartfelt search for answers about his past might just turn out to be the key to his future..

Praise for Sharon Sala:
"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."--DEBBIE MACOMBER,

NEVER ENOUGH BY KELLY ELLIOT (REVIEW + GIVEAWAY)

12/15/2019

Never Enough by Kelly Elliot is the first book in a brand new series. I adored this one! It's angsty, but light. Romantic, swoony, and so many other things as well! I can't wait for the next one.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Genre: Western Romance
Series: Meet Me in Montana #1
Pages: 315 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Cowboys and Angels series comes an intricate romance that asks the question, Can love heal the pain of the past?

Longing to forget the pain of his wife’s death, Brock Shaw has immersed himself in the one thing that lets him escape the guilt. Bull riding. But life on the road means leaving his young son at home with his parents. They want him to give up his career and be a father to his child, but Brock needs the adrenaline to get through each day…or so he thinks.

Lincoln Pratt needs a fresh start. As a top interior designer in Atlanta, she has everything she could ever want, but she’s always at her father’s mercy. Something’s missing, and Lincoln knows she’ll only find it somewhere far away—like the rolling pastures of Hamilton, Montana, where she meets the irresistibly mysterious Brock.

HUMBUGGED BY PIPPA GRANT AND LILI VALENTE

12/14/2019

Humbugged is my first foray into Pipa Grant and Lili Valente books and I am stoked that I found them! I love romantic comedies the most and this one hit the spot!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Series: Happy Cat series #4
Pages: 259 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

He’s the world’s most alpha Marine and the last man I should be letting jingle my bells this holiday season.

So why does Clint O’Dell keep running through my thoughts wearing nothing but a Santa hat? And why do I stupidly agree that we should be Christmas friends with benefits?

Someone must have spiked my eggnog.

I don’t do Marines.

Or Santas.

I learned my lesson about both the hard way.

But when Clint steps in to rescue me—from a murderous goose, a

CHRISTMAS CLICHE BY TARA SIVEC

12/12/2019

I've been a fan of Tara's work for quite some time now and am never disappointed in her stories! This book is hilarious! If you're in the mood for a Christmas romance this is the one you want!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: November 19, 2019
Genre: Holiday Romance. Romantic Comedy.
Series: None. Complete standalone.
Pages: 250 pages
Format: Paperback. Purchased.

‘Twas the week before Christmas
and all through L.A.,
Allie Parker’s famous twin sisters
were driving her cray.
She fled to the mountains
with a hostage in tow,
hoping to sleep through the holidays,
which were a sh*t-show.
A crash in a blizzard,
and a hot mountain man,
definitely wasn’t part
of her evacuation plan.
Santas, and stockings,
and creepy nutcrackers too,
everywhere she looks,
it’s a crazy Christmas zoo.
But there are hugs, and smiles,
and a beautiful view,
kisses and laughter,

SINGLE IN SITKA BY KATY REGNERY

12/1/2019

I devoured this single dad romance in less than a day because I was so invested in the story. I love reading the sweeter side of Katy Regnery and this one sure hit the spot!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: October 7, 2019
Genre: Single Dad. Contemporary Romance.
Series: Odds-Are-Good series #1 (can stand alone)
Pages: 224 pages
Format: eBook. Purchased.

From New York Times Bestselling Author Katy Regnery comes a sexy new series set in Alaska!

A single Dad. A personal ad. What could possibly go wrong?

When Seattle journalist, Amanda McKendrick, pitches a new story about the increase of bear attacks in Sitka, her newspaper sends her north for two weeks. While there, she answers the personal ad of single dad, Luke Kingston, looking for a little no-strings-attached fun to pass the time.

But the sweet, widowered father of three--who just happens to be a smokin' hot state trooper--turns out to be a lot more than Amanda bargained for. As the days go by, she wonders if it'll be possible to return to Seattle without leaving her heart behind.

INSATIABLE BY MELANIE HARLOW

11/16/2019

Insatiable is a wonderful addition to the Cloverleigh Farms series. This one is a friends-to-lovers trope and features Noah and Meg! I highly recommend it.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: November 11, 2019
Genre: Friends-to-Lovers Romance
Series: Cloverleigh Farms series #3 (can stand alone)
Pages: 284 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

I didn’t mean to see him naked--it was an accident.

It had to be, right?

Because Noah McCormick and I have never been anything more than friends. In all the years I’ve known him, he’s never once laid a finger on me. And even though he was a cute lifeguard at 16 and a hotter-than-hell sheriff’s deputy at 34, he's always been that protective guy I could trust to keep his hands to himself. I never wanted to mess with that.

Until I walked in on him getting out of the shower and saw his hard, muscular body totally bare and dripping wet. At that moment I never wanted to mess with anything so badly in my entire life.

I should have covered my eyes. Said I was sorry. At the very least, I could have handed him a towel.

HITCHING THE COWBOY BY KENNEDY FOX

11/10/2019

Kennedy Fox has quickly become one of my favorite authors of all time and this book solidified this. I absolutely loved this book. It has an accidental marriage trope and a ton of cowboy charm!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: November 12, 2019
Genre: Accidental Marriage. Cowboy Romance.
Series: Circle B Ranch #1 (can stand alone)
Pages: 250 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

Wedding bells are the last thing on twenty-two year old Riley Bishop’s mind, but that’s exactly what he hears after waking up in Vegas next to a woman he just met—his new wife.
He never saw her coming, but she might be worth the risk.

Zoey Mitchell is high on life, free spirited, and adventurous. However, learning she married a rowdy cowboy after a night of partying is not what she expected—even for her.
She’s risking it all, gambling with her heart.

Deciding to give their instant marriage a chance, Zoey moves from her big city life to a small town Texas ranch. She has to know if their connection is based on more than just a wild one-night stand before announcing to her family that she got hitched.

One moment changes everything--for better or worse—and a secret could destroy them both.

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