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HOOK SHOT BY KENNEDY RYAN

7/16/2020

Kennedy Ryan has made a clear path to my heart and I am officially addicted to her words. Her novels as deeply emotional, poised, and some of the most romantic reads I have ever come across.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: March 26, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance. Single Dad. Sports.
Series: The Hoops series #3 (can stand alone).
Pages: 435 pages
Format: eBook. Purchased.

A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion.

Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad. Cheated on, betrayed, exposed.
My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces.
The last thing I need is her.
A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist.
Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans
from the moment our eyes meet.
I promised myself I wouldn't trust a woman again,
but I've never wanted anyone the way I want Lo.
She's not the plan I made, but she's the risk I have to take.

A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator. Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met.

BE MY BRAYSHAW BY MEAGAN BRANDY

6/1/2020

Meagan Brandy captures Captain's tortured soul with so much clarity readers can feel his struggles. I loved this man and I never wanted the story to end!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: June 3, 2020
Genre: Enemies to Lovers. Slow Burn. New Adult.
Series: Brayshaw series #1 (should be read in order)
Pages: 400 pages
Format: eBook. ARC

“Cross one, cross all.”

That’s the Brayshaw way.

She should have realized this before sliding into our world with secrets too big to bury.
She didn’t and now the target is on her back.

The day her lies came crashing down, I should have forced her out.
Instead, I locked her in, and with the promise I would never be hers.

I resisted, fought against us.
I caved.

I tasted what became my newfound favorite flavor and fell hard for the little liar.

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.

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.

UNBREAKABLE BY MELANIE HARLOW

2/11/2020

Unbreakable is a wonderful addition to the Cloverleigh Farms series and I loved how Sylvia and Henry's love story came about. This is one of my favorite series and I highly recommend it!

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: February 10, 2020
Genre: Small Town Romance. Single Parent.
Series: Cloverleigh Farms series #4 (can stand alone)
Pages: 292 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

In hindsight, I should not have had that fifth mimosa at Breakfast with Santa.

Or the sixth, seventh, and eighth.

But my shame over the public meltdown that resulted was nothing compared to being abandoned by my husband of fifteen years for a much younger woman—and did I mention she’s pregnant?

For the sake of my children and my pride, I packed up and headed for my childhood home and the small town where I grew up. Cloverleigh Farms would be the perfect place for a fresh start.

Falling for Henry DeSantis wasn’t part of the plan.

Sure, he’s easy on the eyes and hard in the bedroom (also the hallway, the bathtub, and on top of his desk), but he’s newly

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.

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.

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.

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.

ROCK STAR INTERRUPTED BY S.M. SHADE

10/29/2019

Brace yourself because this is one epic read! And the cliffhanger at the end is a doozy! I wanted to rip my hair out! If you enjoy rock star romances you won't want to miss this one!

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: October 29, 2019
Genre: Rock Star Romance
Series: Tragic Duet #1 (must be read in order)
Pages: 229 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

This is book 1 in the Tragic Duet. You must read these books in order.

I found my stillness, my space between breaths, when I was a kid. The answer is simple. If it hurts, I pour music on it.

After years of hard work, it's finally happening. Tragic has a number one album and we've gone from being discussed as one hit wonders to hearing words like meteoric mentioned alongside our name.

With two tours planned and another album on its way, we have a lot to look forward to. Playing in a different city every night, the shimmer and roar of the crowd, after parties and endless women.
My lifelong dream is in the palm of my hand until one phone call leaves everything hanging in the balance.

DOWN TOO DEEP BY J. DANIELS

10/14/2019

J. Daniels is a gifted writer and any reader can see this through her novels. Down Too Deep, her latest release, is a superb single parent romance with emotion! I loved it to pieces.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Genre: Single Parent Romance
Series: Dirty Deeds #4 (can stand alone)
Pages: 400 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

Two single parents and three adorable kids are about to have a summer they'll never forget in this heartwarming new novel.

Following the sudden death of his wife, Nathan Bell spent nearly two years burying himself in work and neglecting his biggest responsibility: his daughter. Overcome with guilt, he wants to connect with little Marley, but he doesn't know how to do it alone. And then Jenna Savage throws him a lifeline.

A single mom of twins, Jenna is more than capable of taking care of Nathan's adorable two-year-old and wants to help Nathan however she can. As the days go by and her attraction to Nathan grows, she can't help wondering what might happen if they became a family for real. And the closer everyone becomes, the more right it feels.

Falling in love forces Nathan to face his biggest fear, and when hearts -- both big and little -- are on the line, the only thing scarier than needing Jenna and her kids so much is losing them all.

WRITTEN WITH YOU BY ALY MARTINEZ

8/8/2019

Written with You is the second book in the Regret Duet by Aly Martinez. You must read Written with Regret prior to this one! I enjoyed both book as a whole but wish it was one book.

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: June 13, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: The Regret Duet #2
Pages: 214 pages
Format: eBook. Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited.

When I was fifteen, a single bullet changed my life. I spent the next decade trying to outrun the devastation of my past, building an empire that would shield me from whatever life could throw at me.

But all the money in the world couldn’t help me when I found a screaming newborn abandoned on my doorstep.

I’d never wanted to be a father. Passing the sludge that ran through my veins down to an innocent child seemed like a tragedy. But there she was—pink cheeks, red hair, and mine.

Somehow, against all logic, that little girl became the best thing that ever happened to me. It was impossible to stay lost in the past when I was the only one who could protect her future.

Which is exactly why, when her mother came back four years later, I was ready for battle.

JUST MY TYPE BY TARA SIVEC

6/24/2019

Oh my goodness! This book had me cracking up! This is classic Tara Sivec and I loved it all the way through! You are missing out if you don't read this one! It's such a great read!

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: April 25, 2019
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Series: Standalone
Pages: 368 pages
Format: Purchased. Print Copy.

Live in the best small town in the world? Check.
Have the greatest job ever working on my family’s pumpkin farm? Check.
Marry the town pharmacist and have a nice, quiet life with our son? Check-check.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Did you say you were happy? LOLOLOLOL!” ~ Life

Ember Hastings never thought she’d be dragged away from White Timber and everything she loved, thrust in the middle of a big city she hated, or have her husband of nine years say, “I can’t do this anymore,” all within the span of three months, yet here she is.

She misses her family, she misses the farm, and she misses having a backbone and caring whether or not the stain on her shirt is chocolate or shit. She works from home doing transcription. Does she really need to shower or leave the house?

Baker Matthews has been bringing everyone down lately with his

ELEANOR & GREY BY BRITTAINY C. CHERRY

6/8/2019

Brittaniny C. Cherry always manages to write the most beautifully, epic romances and this one is just the same! I loved Eleanor & Grey and was stunned by their second chance love story.

Rating: ★★★★★
Release Date: April 8, 2019
Genre: Second Chance Romance
Series: None. Complete standalone.
Pages: 398 pages
Format: eBook. Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.

Greyson East left his mark on me.

As the young girl who first fell for him, I didn’t know much about life. I did know about his smiles, though, and his laughs, and the strange way my stomach flipped when he was near.

Life was perfect…until it wasn’t, and when we were forced to go our separate ways, I held on to our memories, let go of my first crush, and wished for the day I’d find him again.

When my wish came true, it was nothing like I imagined.

I couldn’t have known when I took the nanny position that it would be his children I looked after, that my new boss would be that boy I used to know, that boy who was now a man—a cold, lonely, detached man.

HOMETOWN TROUBLEMAKER BY BRIGHTON WALSH

3/14/2019

Hometown Troublemaker is a fun and sexy small town romance with all the charm of the south! I really enjoyed this book and hope that there will be more books in the Havenbrook series.

Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: March 14, 2019
Genre: Small town, southern romance.
Series: Havenbrook series #2 (can stand alone)
Pages: 300 pages
Format: eBook. ARC.

Aurora "Rory" Haven's life is in shambles. Her ex-husband's living with the woman he cheated with, her oldest daughter blames her for the divorce, and she's broke. To make ends meet, she partners with the too-young, way too hot local contractor she has absolutely no business fantasizing about.

Nash King is working overtime so he can take over the family business. He doesn't need the distraction of his best friend's sister, but the hot-as-hell, pearl-clutching divorcée barrels her way into his everyday life. He's managed to ignore his attraction to her for a decade. What's another couple months?

The summer heat and forced proximity has tempers flaring…and their chemistry sizzling. But Havenbrook's gossip mill is churning full-force, and the last thing Rory needs is everyone finding out she's crushing on a man eight years her junior. Except crushing doesn't have anything on what's really going on...

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