Review: The Invited

THE INVITED by Jennifer McMahon leaves a lasting impression. Even though I guessed a small part of the mystery before it was revealed, the author completely surprised me with the who, what, and where. Highly recommend this nail-biter! In the beginning, we learn about Hattie Breckenridge and her daughter Jane in the year of 1924….

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Review: The Forbidden Bride

THE FORBIDDEN BRIDE by Cheryl Reavis is a treasure from the past. It brought back many fond memories of why I fell in love with historical romance when I began my reviewing journey in 2003. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? Years ago, I had a Harlequin Historicals subscription. It cemented my love for…

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REVIEW: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

COLD-HEARTED RAKE by Lisa Kleypas is the kind of historical romance I love, full of humor and stuffy aristocrats who lose themselves in love. All it took was fan favor and listening to audible samples to get me to jump into the series full force. This book made me happy that I took the plunge….

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REVIEW: When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

WHEN WE LEFT CUBA by Chanel Cleeton leaves a lasting impression. I loved the political intrigue mixed with taboo relationships that made it very realistic. Not that I agreed with the characters’ behavior, which may tip the non-traditional scale for the follow-the-rules romance reader, but it worked for me in the end. Like many romance…

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REVIEW: Ain’t She a Peach by Molly Harper

AIN’T SHE A PEACH by Molly Harper continues the snarky fun we had in SWEET TEA AND SYMPATHY with the McCready Family Funeral Home and Bait Shop as the stage. Bet you can’t read just one! Frankie McCready loves to talk to her customers and play their favorite music while she does their makeup. Friends are…

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REVIEW: The Cowboy’s Ready-Made Family by Linda Ford

THE COWBOY’S READY-MADE FAMILY by Linda Ford represents beautifully what I love about sweet Christian romance and the friends-to-lovers trope. The author’s slow pacing allowed the characters to know each other and support one another before blossoming their love. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I had a Love Inspired subscription for months and…

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REVIEW: Lavender Blue by Donna Kauffman

LAVENDER BLUE by Donna Kauffman entertains, filled with family and misfits who find their way to this loving artists’ community. Kauffman has a knack for writing about the place I’d like to call home. I was easily taken in by the characters’ welcoming nature, while enchanted by their comradery and empathy when healing wounded hearts….

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REVIEW: Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde

HEAVEN ADJACENT by Catherine Ryan Hyde is exactly why her books populate my Kindle more than any other author. She lures me in with her characters’ situations, captivating my heart and mind with their personalities. Attorney Roseanna Chaldecott runs away from New York City, deciding she craves personal space far away from people. She buys…

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REVIEW: Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi

SIMPLE JESS by Pamela Morsi is a great example of an unusual historical romance with characters who steal your heart. I’ve been anxious to read Jesse Best’s happy-ever-after since meeting him in MARRYING STONE. A challenging read, this book delves into disability in a way I’ve never experienced before in romance. Recommended Read! Why was…

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Review: The Winter Sister by Megan Collins

The Winter Sister by Megan Collins grabbed me with the first sentence. Metering out clues chapter by chapter, author Megan Collins kept me riveted with this unsolved crime story. Even though I wasn’t sold on the book’s conclusion, the author’s prose set my craving for whatever she writes next. Great debut! The Winter Sister begins…