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.

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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. 

Lauren Greene Holiday Hook-Up (Greyridge) Book 2 of 2: Greyridge

 

Love is worth the risk.
LOGAN

What makes Christmas merry? The lights? The presents?

Or perhaps the joy of undoing the harm my father caused? It’s definitely an added bonus.

But I suspect it has more to do with the emerald-eyed woman who consumes my thoughts.

I’m her boss, fantasizing about her should be off-limits.

Yet, I’m helpless to resist.

Being in such close proximity, refraining from touching her seems impossible.

Shouldn’t the holidays be about fulfilling our desires?

EMMY

Christmas should be a season of magic.

My hard work is paying off, my dreams within reach.

All I want is to stay focused, devoted to my job.

But evading my toxic ex is proving challenging.

Destiny intervened, leading Logan and me to meet that fateful night.

If only I had known he was my boss, I would have asked him to leave.

Now, I question the boundaries of our relationship.

What if the real magic is discovering my true needs?

Holiday Hook-up is a steamy, boss/employee holiday romance novella inspired by The Office. If you love cozy Hallmark vibes but make it spicy, you'll love your time in Greyridge, PA.

My Review, My Thoughts & No Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!!

What a fun Holiday Read. It has just enough spice & Romance to get you into the Holiday Season. Logan & Emmy were so much fun to read about. I really enjoyed these characters. The storyline kept me the reader invested and it was just a fun, steam & spice Holiday read. The more books I read from the author, the more she’s fastly becoming a huge favorite of mine. If you’re looking for a holiday, romantic, read check out this novella.

Ashley Dranguet Worth The Hurt (Worth It Series Book 1) Book 1 of 1: Worth It Series

 

"I pick guys that I know are incapable of commitment. Over time, I became good at reading people. Or so I thought. Because every single guy ends up falling for me, and every time I had to break their hearts. Until him."

Macy is smart, beautiful, and driven, but she hasn't always been confident. Early on, she learned a secret about herself. Heartbreak fuels her fire. She finds herself self-sabotaging every relationship she gets into because the pain motivates her to work on herself and towards her next goal. With every new relationship, comes a new goal. They start off small and get bigger over time. Here's the kicker: she allows herself to fall effortlessly for a short period of time then breaks her own heart, pushing herself to achieve that next milestone. Until she finally has everything she's ever wanted and finds herself falling for the competition that could cost her that last goal.

Paxton Meyers, the handsome, educated and witty law student who she sees the potential for a future with. But she soon realizes that she's twenty-five with no idea how to be in a normal relationship.

Secrets are kept and lies begin to unfold during her journey to discover the truths about the man who she was ready to give up the game for.

My Review, Thoughts, & Minus Spoilers. It’s a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I really enjoyed reading about Paxton & Macy. These characters had me hooked from the beginning to the very end of the story. It was a roller coaster of emotions as the reader reading about what that characters were going through. I felt as a reader how the storyline drew you in. It had just enough spice, drama, and had all feels. This book definitely lefts its mark on me as the reader & I cannot wait to read more books by the Author in the future. 

Kelsey Woods Unhurried Hearts (West Isle Romance) Book 2 of 2: West Isle Romance

 

 Swearing off sex for six months in the hopes of preparing myself for a meaningful relationship seemed like a good idea at the time. Go figure the one woman who has never paid me any attention turns up the heat when I still have one month to go.I don’t know if I have the strength to take things slow with the person who makes my heart race.

Anna

It’s been ten years since I escaped my toxic step-father and became the woman I always dreamed of. Being a virgin at nearly thirty was not one of my plans. But, I’m terrified of choosing the wrong man for my first time. When my long-time crush and friend turns out to be everything I’ve ever wanted in a man, it’s almost too good to be true.

Unhurried Hearts is a friends-to-lovers, small-town romance set in the fictional town of West Isle, Canada.

This story can be read as a standalone, but reads best after Lovingly Restored, the first book in the West Isle Romance series.

My Review and my Thoughts & a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I really enjoyed the story of Anna & Chris. The storyline kept me interested from the first to the very end of the story. It was a great small town romance story with just enough spice. I also loved the banter between the characters and their chemistry. This story will definitely stay with this reader for awhile. I cannot wait to read more books from the author in the future. 

Harlow James Everything But You: Newberry Springs Book 3 (Newberry Springs Series) Book 3 of 3: Newberry Springs Series

 

“Speak now or forever hold your peace.”

I hate that part in a wedding, where everyone waits on pins and needles to see if someone has a reason why the couple shouldn’t get married.

So, when I ran into my high school sweetheart and found out that she was engaged, I said my peace before she ever walked down the aisle.

Shauna and I crossed paths when I went to Las Vegas for work, and sharing one meal with her was enough for me to remember why no other woman has even come close to affecting me the way she did.

But then her fiancé showed up, surprising us both, and I thought I’d lost her for good.

Every dream of our future was sucked from me once more, because this wasn’t the first time she slipped through my fingers. At nineteen, she made decisions that tore us apart, and I was too stubborn to understand why back then.

But it turns out my twin brothers aren’t stupid after all when they convinced me to take one last shot to win her back.

So, I flew back to Vegas, intent on stopping her wedding and telling her how I feel, but it turns out, history was damned to repeat itself again because she walked down the aisle anyway.

Or so I thought.

Because six weeks later she shows up at my parents’ house for a job and there’s one thing that’s noticeably different on her—there’s no ring on her left hand.

I saw my future with her.

I know that’s what I still want.

But it’s hard to face the past when the future is uncertain too.

Can we heal the hurt? Can we find our way back to each other?

And most importantly, can I finally tell her: “I had everything but you.”

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

I have so much enjoyed this series but I really enjoyed reading about Forrest and Shauna. These two will definitely hold a special place in this readers heart. It had all the feels. The good, bad, happy & sad. You were definitely on the roller coaster of emotions With this one. It was the perfect small town romance read with characters that will hold a piece of your heart. Harlow James has become one of my favorite authors this year and I love how she can craft stories and characters that will stay with the reader. 

Mindy Paige Salt & Sunshine (Lust & Love) Book 3 of 3: Lust & Love

 

Cassandra Stone is in a rut. It’s been a year since she got kicked out of her dream school in Paris. Twelve months since she returned to her dead-end job and the life she tried so hard to escape. But only one day since she found out her boyfriend cheated on her.

Desperate to cheer her up, her best friend signs them up for a drawing class. What she doesn’t mention is that the model is nude. Or that he happens to be her childhood best friend, Jace Maddox.

Except he’s not the same Jace. It’s been a few years since they last spoke, and he’s all grown up, muscular, and mouth-wateringly gorgeous. Oh, and apparently he’s a billionaire set out to save the world.

Now, she just has to hope he doesn’t hold a grudge for the way they left things. That, and pray these newfound feelings don’t ruin their friendship for good.

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Spoiler Free Review and my own thoughts!!

This was such a great read. I was intrigued and invested in the storyline from the first to the last page. The characters of Jace & Cassandra were very relatable to read about. It had just enough romance in the storyline as well but you really felt as the reader what these characters were going through. I love how Mindy Paige can craft a story. This one will definitely stay with me as well as the characters. I cannot wait to read more books by Mindy in the future.

𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑶𝑬 𝑴𝑨𝑫𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 Ariana St. Claire

 

🫦𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑶𝑬 𝑴𝑨𝑫𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝒃𝒚 @authorarianastclaire 

🌲The Mistletoe hung, the tree decorated, and the halls are decked. But not everyone is on Santa's Nice list!

🫦But being Naughty is just too much fun...

🌲A party with the couple who can't get enough of each, a secret marriage, and a situationship under wraps. Who says Holly Jolly can't be spicy? As long as you don't get caught!!

🫦Mistletoe Madness is an interconnected standalone bit of holiday romance with all the spice. A Christmas Party World Novella!

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#ChristmasNovella #ChristmasRomance #naughtyornice #spicyhallmark #tiemeup #secretmarriage #secretrelationship #bestfriendsbrother #authorarianastclaire

My Review & My Thoughts minus Spoiler. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

This was the Perfect Christmas Novella & gets you in the spirit of the Season. It was Spicy with just enough steam and I throughly enjoyed reading about the characters that kept me, the reader, interested and invested from the first to the last page and I enjoyed these characters so so much. It’s a Great Christmas Novella read and all you need is some Christmas music in the background, maybe a cup of hot chocolate and some good ole mistletoe. I Love everything Ariana St. Claire has written and cannot wait to see what other stories & characters await the readers in the future. 

Tory Baker Needing His Touch: A Forced Proximity Small Town Romance (Men in Charge) Book 6 of 6: Men in Charge

 

One look and I knew the new girl in town would be mine.

Carsynn was the last thing I expected after coming home from being out of town for work. While I was gone, Gramps talked non stop about the new pretty waitress. It’s not until I walk into the diner and see her with my own two eyes that I get it. She does too, judging by the way she blushes when I catch her watching my every move.

When the cold weather turns suddenly, it’s me out on the iced over roads rescuing the woman who has me dreaming of forever.

Now we’re snowed in. She’s wearing my clothes, sleeping in my bed, and is giving me the sweetest gift possible, herself.

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I really enjoyed this story very much. I will need to go back & read the entire series as this is the first book that I read by the Author and definitely will not be my last. Carysnn & Gabe were very fun to read about and I enjoyed their story very much. The storyline had just enough spice and I loved the chemistry between the two characters. It was a sweet story and I just loved Gramps. He just made this reader smile. I absolutely loved the Authors storytelling and cannot wait to read more of her books. 

KA James Don't Make Promises (Breaking the Rules) Book 3 of 3: Breaking the Rules

 

Savannah

The last place I ever expected to find myself was living with my brother's best friend. And his girlfriend.

But when I catch my boyfriend cheating on me, and check myself into a rundown hotel, Noah Parker turns up and practically moves me into his fancy apartment.

Oh, and did I mention the small, insignificant fact that I've been in love with Noah since I was fourteen? Yeah, nothing could possibly go wrong...

Noah

I swear Savannah O’Riley will be the death of me.

Call it duty, honor, or just blind loyalty, but when my best friend calls in the middle of the night saying his sister's in trouble, I can’t not agree to take her in. I’ll never be her knight in shining armor, but I would do anything to protect her.

But living with a girl—no, woman—who's haunted my dreams for longer than I can remember is a torture I don't think any man can endure for long.

That one promise I made—to not touch Savannah—all those years ago now feels like the hardest one to keep…

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

KA James has quickly become one of my favorite Authors. I have loved this series very much & this book did not disappoint. I really enjoyed reading the Story of Savannah & Noah. It was such a great story from the first page to the last. I just couldn’t get enough of all the characters but these two held a soft spot on this readers heart. It had just enough spice and I throughly enjoyed the chemistry between them. KA James creates characters that you as the reader get invested in and stories that you don’t want to end. I cannot say enough words on how much I thoroughly enjoyed Savannah and Noah’s story. This series was just phenomenal but you can also read each book as a standalone. Thank you for creating such wonderful characters that keep this reader looking forward to your next book. Pure perfection from beginning to end.