Penelope Black Shadowed Obsession: A Small Town Why Choose Romance (Rosewood Book ) Book 2 of 3: Rosewood

 

A whirlwind romance of small-town secrets, why choose dilemmas, and heart-stopping suspense. 

In Rosewood's scorching summer, I'm torn between the irresistible playboy with a haunting secret, my ever-present white knight, and the broody single dad.

I foolishly thought the hardest thing I had to do was entertain the five-year-old boy I spent my days nannying. 

But I should've known better. I should've known danger lurks in the most unlikely places.

And as the shadows close in, I find myself faced with an impossible choice. One that I know that will change everything.

My Review minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I enjoyed this story very much. I love this authors style of writing and I was hooked from the first to the last page. Evangeline is a character that I really enjoyed reading about. This book has all the feels and just enough spice. Looking forward to book three. 

GiGi Meier Sebastian: (The Cougars and Cubs Series) Book 2 of 3: The Cougars and Cubs Series

 

When Santa Claus IS the gift this holiday season. 

In the glittering world of Houston's elite, Chloe Miller, a driven financial analyst with an unbreakable spirit, stands out not for her wealth but for her impeccable fashion sense. Yet behind the façade of success lies a childhood shadowed by poverty, where Christmas was a harsh reminder of what she couldn't afford. Her desire for glamour and a better life led her to build a fortress of designer clothes and accessories, guarding her against the judgment of a world that had once looked down on her. When an invitation to the high-society charity Christmas party hosted by the charismatic heir to immense wealth, Sebastian Agnelli, arrives, Chloe's skepticism mingles with her fear of being judged for her humble beginnings.

Sebastian Agnelli, a playboy with a flamboyant lifestyle, longs for something more meaningful. Haunted by the painful loss of his parents in a plane crash during his college years, he is burdened by wealth he never wanted. Their fateful encounter at the charity event becomes the spark that sets their worlds on a collision course. As the holiday season unfolds, their connection deepens, and the walls they've built around their hearts start to crumble. Chloe's fear of judgment and Sebastian's need for authenticity form a potent mix, challenging them to confront their pasts and insecurities.

Sebastian is a heartwarming tale of romance, redemption, and the enchantment of the holiday spirit, where two individuals find that the most precious gifts can't be bought with wealth but are discovered in the depths of the heart.

Sebastian is the second book in The Cougars and Cubs Series and is a connected standalone. It is a steamy, age-gap, opposites attract, holiday romance.

My Review, Minus Spoilers, & my Own Thoughts! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!❤️

What a fun read this was. I really enjoyed it very much. Sebastian and Chloe were two characters that will definitely stay with this reader for awhile. I love how the author writes and I could not put this one down. I really enjoyed the chemistry between these two. It was just enough spice and romance and kept this reader invested from the beginning till the end. I love the authors style of storytelling and cannot wait till her next book.

Lilly Henderson Until We Confess

 

As she walks by, she fixes her big, beautiful eyes on me, causing my breath to hitch. When a blush suffuses her cheeks, something funny happens to my entire body, especially my groin. Wow, I can't remember the last time eye contact had such a powerful effect on me. As she saunters by, a hint of her sweet, flowery scent fills my nose and does even funnier things to my brain. -Ben An instant attraction too strong to ignore.Past secrets too dark to keep hidden. Will their love prevail? After a devastating year, Amy is ready to leave everything behind, and moving across the country to escape the memories seems like the perfect plan. She clings to the hope that a new circle of friends and an exciting new job will make for a fresh start. Things indeed take a turn for the better, especially with her charming colleague, Ben, even though their instant connection messes up Amy's best-laid plans. Falling for a guy is the last thing on her list, and given his history, Ben is reluctant to let anyone into his life.

Nonetheless, feelings arise that are too strong to ignore, and the fiery passion that draws them together is too tempting to resist. But when the secrets they both buried deep resurface, Amy has to realize shrugging off her past is not that simple.

Ben has his own demons to fight, and they threaten to rip them apart. Will their past shatter all hopes for a happy future, or can love really weather any storm?

My Review, My thoughts, minus spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I really enjoyed this story. Ben & Amy were two relatable characters. The storyline had all the feels & just enough romance. You as the reader, definitely feel like you are in the story. Lilly Henderson is a great storyteller and I cannot wait to see what else she will write. Ben & Amy will definitely stay with me for quite awhile. What a phenomenal debut. 

Tory Baker Naughty Noelle: Santa Daddy Part of: Santa Daddy (6 books)

 

I needed a date, fast. My options were limited, so I hired Easton Bosa.

Falling for him wasn’t in the cards. I only needed Easton to keep my Mama off my back and to have a peaceful Christmas without her asking me twenty-one questions. You know, when will you settle down, when will you have children, the list goes on and on. Those type of things.

There’s only one problem. I want more.

Our night ends with us in my bed, waking up the next morning in a tangle of sheets and things go from good to bad. Maybe hiring a date wasn’t the right choice afterall especially when said date had no idea he was hired in the first place.

Father Christmas? It's more like Santa Daddy for these good girls. They've made the list and their daddies are checking it twice in this steamy Christmas collab from some of your favorite instalove authors.

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What a great Holiday Novella to get you in that Holiday Spirit. I enjoyed reading about Noelle & Easton. It had just enough spice in the story as well to keep this reader interested and invested. Great romantic holiday read with fun characters. 

Ariana St. Claire Surf My Heart Part of: ALOHA LOVE (13 books)

 

Dillon James, open-wheel racing champion had everything going for him. Looks, money, girls. But the one thing he wanted was the one thing he couldn't find anymore.

Happiness. Driving felt more and more like a chore and less than like the dream he had since he was three.

So he escaped for two weeks to see if it was really what he wanted.

Natasha lived under the bright lights of LA, and the glitz and glamour were stealing her happiness, day by day. And the boyfriend she never wanted only stayed with her because of her family connections.

But the only thing she wanted was a real connection with someone who saw her, and not how she could further their career. 

Growing up, she spent her summers with her father on the islands and it was the one place she always had peace.

What happens when two people trying to find happiness find each other on the island of Aloha?

Author's note: Surf My Heart is a part of the ALOHA LOVE Hawaii relief series, and a portion of the proceeds will be going to help those in need following the fires on the island of Maui.

It also features characters from the Revved Up Series…..

My Review, My Thoughts & Minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

This was a really sweet and fun Novella to read by one of my favorite authors. Dillion & Natasha definitely kept this reader invested in the story. It also had just enough spice as well. You’ll definitely want to pick this one up and read it.

Anna B. Doe It Should Have Been Us: A Small Town, Second Chance Sports Romance (Bluebonnet Creek) Book 1 of 2: Bluebonnet Creek

 

My high school sweetheart, the boy who shattered my heart, is back in our small town, and there will be no avoiding him for the next two weeks…

Only there is nothing boyish about Miguel Fernandez. The NFL’s best rookie defensive end is even more wickedly handsome than he was four years ago—tall, with abs for days, all that unruly hair, and eyes so dark they swallow you whole.

And that’s exactly what he’s doing every time our paths cross.

I shouldn’t let it affect me. After all, there was a good reason why we broke up in the first place. But no matter how much I try to put some distance between us, it’s impossible to stay away when our childhood friends are getting married.

Not only is he attending the wedding. He is in the wedding—the best man to my maid of honor. There will be no escaping the boy who destroyed me completely with his betrayal or stopping the secrets I kept from coming out…

My Review Minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

 I really enjoyed reading my first book by the author. I loved her style of writing and I was invested from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed reading about Miguel and Becky. This story had all the feels and I really enjoy a good ole Small Town Romance Story.  I loved the roller coaster of emotions I felt as the reader. I was truly invested with these characters in this story and what they were going through. It was beautifully written and I cannot wait to read more books from the author. Miguel & Becky will definitely stay with this reader for awhile. 

Nicole Baker Where We Fall: A Fake Relationship/Office Romance (The Giannelli Series - Love in Little Italy) Book 3 of 3: The Giannelli Series - Love in Little Italy

 

What do you do when a client threatens to stop doing business with your company because he finds out about a one-night stand you had with his daughter’s friend?

I’ll tell you what my siblings make me do.

They make me take our innocent IT Director with us to the client’s largest fundraising event…as my fake girlfriend.

They think this will help with my image and possibly salvage our relationship with our client.

Lexi is not my usual type at all. She’s shy, doesn’t wear makeup, and her clothes are two sizes too big for her.

But when it comes to fooling our client, he won’t believe it for a second. Not unless she dresses sexier, and maybe wears some makeup.

After I take her to a salon, and buy her some clothes that fit, I’m shocked to find out what’s underneath.

It’s not just her new look that’s throwing me off, it’s the confidence that has come with it.

The more time we spend together, the more I realize it’s not enough.

I want more.

I’ve never spent this much time with a woman before. Perhaps that's the reason I keep thinking of her differently.

It can't be because I've caught...feelings.

My Review Minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

This is my very first book from the Author & definitely will not be the last. The story had me, the reader, invested from the first to the last page. I really enjoyed reading about Marcus and Lexi. I enjoyed the banter between these two and it had its fair share of Romance as well. The story had all the feels as well. I cannot wait to catch up on this series. 

Claire Hastings All Snowed Gin Part of: Mistletoe Creek (9 books)

 

All I want for Christmas is to be left alone. 
Instead, a beautiful, bubbly brunette lands on my cabin’s doorstep after a snowstorm hits Mistletoe Creek, Tennessee. Rose is determined to make the best of this. I’m just hoping to survive her intrusion. 
Making matters worse? I only have one bed. 
We’re two grown adults. We can share a bed without things getting steamy, right? 
Wrong. 
The longer I spend with Rose, the longer I hope it takes to clear the bridge. And not just because I like her in my bed. 
But the snow is melting, which means her days with me are numbered. So now I have a new problem—try and convince this beauty to stay, or let her slip away forever.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!! My Thoughts, minus Spoilers!!!

This was a great Holiday Novella to get you into the Spirit of the Season. I enjoyed reading about Rose and Pierce. They had the perfect chemistry and just enough spice in the storyline. This reader enjoyed the authors story telling and had me invested till the last page. 

Carolina Jax Eggnog, Spice and Everything Nice A curvy girl, he falls first, steamy holiday sports romance: Curvy Christmas Series

 

When Dane Beckett, a college football scout, comes to Christmas, Texas looking for the next big star, he finds more than he anticipated. A beautiful woman, with curves in all the right places, is waiting for him. But instead of falling at his feet, she wants nothing to do with him.

Living in a football town, Mariella Messi is used to college scouts breezing in and out of town, finding their athlete then leaving, never to be heard from again. Owning her own bakery and being a star player on the local Powderpuff League, cements her ties to town. She doesn’t need a weekend fling, so when Dane sets his sights on her, she actively lets him know she isn’t interested.

But what Dane wants, Dane gets.

Watch Dane Beckett fall first and work overtime to get the girl!

My Review, Thoughts, & no Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by This Reader!🤍❤️💚

What a fun Christmas Novella to get you into the Spirit of the Holiday Season. I really enjoyed this Christmas Novella by Carolina Jax.  Dane and Mariella, I enjoyed their story. They were fun to read about. I enjoyed the other characters as well that made appearances. Overall, it was a sweet and spicy Christmas time read that this reader enjoyed. 

Natalie Parker Lavender Moon: A Small Town - Military Standalone

 

Kaleb

I was always the bad boy.

The kid from the broken home and the wrong side of the tracks.

But in her eyes, I hung the moon.

The girl from my summers who I thought I’d never see again.

Finding her now right before I’m due to deploy is like a gift, one I’m not going to waste.

She was always meant to be mine and I’m going to make it official.

My silly girl is now my spirited wife, giving me someone to come home to.

Little do I know I won’t be coming home – at least not as the same man.

Luna

I never thought of myself as a good girl… but he does.

The boy I used to see every summer has grown into a brave soldier that I now get to call my husband.

Getting married so quickly was supposed to be a way to protect us both and keep us together for good.

But we both take on demons while he’s away, and when he comes home, it’s his that try to tear us apart.

Someone has to fight for us while he’s weary and wounded.

And now it’s my turn to go into battle.

From the author of the Turn it Up Series, comes an all new standalone about young love, and two people's harrowing journey to save it -as well as each other.

My Review, Thoughts, & NO Spoilers

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This is my very first read by the Author & definitely will not be my last. I really enjoyed the story of Kaleb and Luna. As a reader, be prepared to be on a roller coaster of emotions. These characters definitely left a mark on me as the reader. I really like the authors style of writing and cannot wait to read more of her books. This story was everything and you as the reader will experience all sorts of emotions. Kaleb & Luna, these characters will definitely stay with this reader for awhile. 

Ariana St. Claire Lei Me Down Part of: ALOHA LOVE (13 books)

 

Miranda Wilcox lives for the legal kill. The moment she seals the deal and works the law to its fullest extent for her employer, Billionaire Resnick Gentry. But when he orders her to take a two-week vacation, and shoves her on a private jet bound for the Hawaiian Islands, little did she know she'd stumble into waves and the one man who will push her buttons like no one ever has...

Damon Ward retired from Olympic Swimming after sweeping gold in the last five events he entered. And now he wants to conquer the rough waters off Waikiki. Until he spots her. The icy blonde with legs for miles that he can't get off his mind.

And now he wants it all.

Lei Me Down is a hot, spicy read in the Aloha Love series and portions of the proceeds will be donated to help those in the devastating Maui Wildfires.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME! My Review, Thoughts & NO Spoilers! 

This was a super sweet novella. I really enjoyed reading about Miranda and Damon. The characters had great chemistry as well and had just enough spice in the storyline. Really enjoyed this one. 

Andrea Jenelle When Araminta Greaves Traded Her Dignity for Bliss: Wainwright Sisters Book One (The Wainwright's Seven Daughters)

 

A decade ago, Araminta’s father foisted her off on the elderly county squire with her prize herding dog. The squire’s dead and she’s living on the forebearance of her insufferable step-son and his wife as an unpaid housekeeper and governess to their daughters in exchange for room and board. She’s been tasked with organizing the holiday party and when it ends in disaster because of food poisoning, an ornery barn cat and a crashing tree, she seeks solace in the barn.

She falls asleep over a pile of puppies and when she wakes up she’s cradled in the arms of a local farmer. He’s a single father of rambunctious twin girls and a Crimean war hero. He’s inexorably drawn to the quiet woman who’s always standing in the shadows.

A lonely widow and a determined widower find love in the middle of the blizzard of the decade.

My Review Minus Spoilers and my thoughts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by this Reader.💛

I Love anything Andrea Jenelle has to write. She has very quickly become a favorite of mine and I’m glad I still have books of hers I need to read. I loved this story very much. Arie and Thaddeus were two characters that I really enjoyed reading about. It was a wonderful Historical Fiction book. These two characters were just perfect and the storyline kept this reader engaged from the first to the last page. I enjoyed the spice and steam and these two had plenty of banter that kept me engaged even more as I kept reading. Great story by a Great Author.