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CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC BY SOPHIE KINSELLA

1/15/2020

The long-awaited next installment in the Shopaholic series is a HIT! I loved this book to pieces. It’s festive, hilarious, and everything I wanted! I highly recommend this book and series.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: October 15, 2019
Genre: Chick Lit. Christmas.
Series: Shopaholic series #9
Pages: 384 pages
Format: Hardcover. Purchased.

’Tis the season for change and Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is embracing it, returning from the States to live in the charming village of Letherby and working with her best friend, Suze, in the gift shop of Suze’s stately home. Life is good, especially now that Becky takes time every day for mindfulness—even if that only means listening to a meditation tape while hunting down online bargains.

But Becky still adores the traditions of Christmas: Her parents hosting, carols playing on repeat, her mother pretending she made the Christmas pudding, and the neighbors coming ’round for sherry in their terrible holiday sweaters. Things are looking cheerier than ever, until Becky’s parents announce they’re moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch—unable to resist the draw of craft beer and smashed avocados—and ask Becky if she’ll host this year. What could possibly go wrong?

HEIDI'S GUIDE TO FOUR LETTER WORDS BY TARA SIVEC

1/4/2020

Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words is a FUNNY romantic comedy from the amazing Tara Sivec. If you enjoy podcasts, neighbors to lover’s romance, and hilarious novels you will want this book

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: December 3, 2019
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Series: None. Complete standalone.
Pages: 197 pages
Format: eBook. Purchased.

Cowritten by USA Today best-selling author Tara Sivec and award-winning narrator Andi Arndt, a hysterically funny, heartfelt romance about starting over and taking chances.

Nothing good ever comes from drinking a box of wine alone. So when I decided to entertain my drunken self by setting up some hand-me-down podcasting equipment and reading the steamy parts from romance novels, I never thought anyone would actually listen. The fact that I admitted my huge crush on my sexy next door neighbor made the whole thing even more mortifying. But sometimes life surprises you, and that’s how my podcast, Heidi’s Discount Erotica, was born.

Now I, Heidi Larsen, a sweet former kindergarten teacher in Waconia, Minnesota, lead a scandalous double life reading erotic novels to the listening world. And with each episode, I find myself embracing my new alter ego more and more. Now I’m starting to feel more comfortable in my own skin and do things I never would have dreamed of - like kissing my neighbor.

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,

THE WIVES BY TARRYN FISHER

12/29/2019

Tarryn Fisher has written a mind twist with, The Wives! I gobbled this one up and never wanted to put it down! If you're a psychological thriller fan, grab this book!

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: December 30, 2019
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Series: None. Complete Standalone.
Pages: 336 pages
Format: Paperback. ARC.

New York Times bestselling author Tarryn Fisher delivers a pulse-pounding, fast-paced suspense novel that will leave you breathless. A thriller you won’t be able to put down!

“You’ll have whiplash until the very end.”--New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover

Thursday’s husband, Seth, has two other wives. She’s never met them, and she doesn’t know anything about them. She agreed to this unusual arrangement because she’s so crazy about him.

But one day, she finds something. Something that tells a very different—and horrifying—story about the man she married.

What follows is one of the most twisted, shocking thrillers you’ll ever read.

25 DAYS 'TILL CHRISTMAS BY POPPY ALEXANDER

12/24/2019

25 Days 'till Christmas is an amazing debut by Poppy Alexander and I am looking forward to many more of her books in the future. I recommend this one during the holiday season!

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Genre: Holiday Chick Lit.
Series: None. Complete standalone.
Pages: 348 pages
Format: Paperback. Purchased.

In this heartwarming, feel-good holiday novel, one woman needs to find a little inspiration in the 25 days leading up to Christmas to help her remember the magic of the season and the magic of falling in love—perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Josie Silver.

Kate Potter used to love Christmas. A few years ago, she would have been wrapping her presents in September and baking mince pies on Halloween, counting down the days and hours to Christmas. But that was before Kate’s husband left for the army and never came home. Now she can hardly stand December at all.

Kate can’t deny she’s lonely, yet she doesn’t think she’s ready for romance. She knows that her son, Jack, needs a Christmas to remember—just like Kate needs a miracle to help her finally move forward with her life. So she’s decided if there isn’t a miracle on its way, she’ll just have to make her own.

LANDON & SHAY (PART 2) BY BRITTAINY C. CHERRY

12/16/2019

This is the stunning conclusion to the Landon & Shay duet! Please note, these two books must be read in order! If you love realistic and emotional romances you won't want to miss this duet.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 4, 2019
Genre: Emotional Romance
Series: The L&S Duet #2
Pages: 338 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

Once upon a time, I fell in love with a boy.
A beautiful, broken boy who had his own world of struggles.

People warned me against our love, but I didn't listen.
We looked weak.
Young, foolish.
Dangerously in love.
We didn't care.

In order to keep our hearts protected from the opinions of others, we became each other’s secret.
We shared stolen moments. Tender touches. Secretive embraces.

It was our twisted love story, and it worked for us up until our lives changed forever.

The boy I loved became Hollywood’s newest golden boy.

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,

REGRETTING YOU BY COLLEEN HOOVER (REVIEW + GIVEAWAY)

12/10/2019

Colleen Hoover proves her skill with each and every book she writes whether it be romance, young adult, thriller, or women's fiction. This book falls in the women's fiction category and has all the fillings of an ugly cry read!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Genre: Women's Fiction
Series: None. Complete Standalone.
Pages: 365 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us comes a poignant novel about family, first love, grief, and betrayal that will touch the hearts of both mothers and daughters.

Morgan Grant and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Clara, would like nothing more than to be nothing alike.

Morgan is determined to prevent her daughter from making the same mistakes she did. By getting pregnant and married way too young, Morgan put her own dreams on hold. Clara doesn’t want to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Her predictable mother doesn’t have a spontaneous bone in her body.

With warring personalities and conflicting goals, Morgan and Clara find it increasingly difficult to coexist. The only person who can bring peace to the household is Chris—Morgan’s husband,

KISS ME WITH LIES BY S.M. SOTO

12/9/2019

Woah! This book ends in one hell of a cliffhanger and I am having some trouble waiting for the next book! I just NEED to know what happens! Other than this, Kiss Me With Lies is an epic read!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 3, 2019
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Series: The Twin Lies Duet #1
Pages: 320 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

Two sisters. One unsolved murder. A sickening plot for revenge.

When Mackenzie Wright attends her first real high school party, held somewhere deep in the woods of her small California town, no one expects to wake up the next morning to news of a gruesome murder. Especially not her own sister’s.
No suspects.
No motive.
No convictions.
Just one unsolved murder and whatever’s left of the now deserted town.

Mackenzie has spent years with her sister’s death weighing heavily on her shoulders, but it isn’t until she stumbles across a photograph that changes everything for her. The memories, everything from that night, come flashing back in high-speed technicolor and Mackenzie soon finds herself obsessed with the truth.

THE LINEUP BY MEGHAN QUINN

12/5/2019

Romcom fans can rejoice because we have another winning romance right here with The Lineup! This is another hilarious must read from Meghan Quinn!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: December 5, 2019
Genre: Sports Romance. Romantic Comedy.
Series: Brentwood Baseball Series #3 (can stand alone)
Pages: 385 pages
Format: ebook. ARC.

Want to know a secret?
It's about that girl over there.
Don’t look, but she’s the one in the power suit—with the long, black hair and the serious expression, the one I’m about to go on a date with . . .

Yeah, according to her, she “accidentally” donated an obscene amount of money to my charity — The Lineup — to win said date but I found out the truth. Miss. Button Up Blouse has a secret, passionate crush on me.

I didn’t know her name until two days ago, despite the friends we have in common.
Was I oblivious? Probably.
Was I blind to it? Definitely.

But I’m no fool, I see it now. The High Heel Harlot wants more than just a date with Jason Orson, she wants to be able to claim the best butt in baseball as hers.

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.

LOVE YOU NOW BY M. ROBINSON

11/12/2019

Love You Now is the second book in the Love Hurts duet. These books must be read in order as they follow the same story line and characters. I absolutely love this duet! It's an angsty enemies-to-lovers and a total must read!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: November 12, 2019
Genre: Enemies-to-Lovers Romance
Series: Love Hurts Duet #2 (not a standalone).
Pages: 268 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

A coming of age, enemies to lovers, contemporary romance filled with angst and all the feels.

I should have told her everything.
How much I loved her.
How much I've always loved her.
But I didn't.
I couldn't.
I just wasn't made that way.
Instead... I claimed her.
Teased her.
Taunted her.
Worshipped her.
Until... I broke her.
My best friend.
My savior.
My girl.

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