The Honeymoon
Addictive, fast paced, dramatic, and hard to put down! The Honeymoon was instantly gripping and sucked me in immediately. Can you imagine finding your spouse cheating on you on your wedding day???????? Talk about a heartbreaking shocker! What’s a girl to do but go on her honeymoon alone to lick her wounds and try to figure out what to do next! Kelly goes to Crete alone after Ryan passionately kissing another woman on their wedding day. The calls and the texts begin to come in from Ryan. Kelly hoped this would be a peaceful trip to figure out what to do next, but it turned into a drama filled nightmare. The shocks, twists, and ‘holy crap’ moments kept coming in and I was all there for it! I loved every second of it. But like all things, the honeymoon must come to an end. Then there is a shift in the book. I felt as if I had whiplash! Just when I thought I had seen all there was to see, more came in and things got really OTT after that. This is where the author lost a few happy readers, I believe. I sat there shocked as well. The beginning of the book was a five-star read for me. I loved every single page of it. But when things took a turn, I had to find my footing once again. I imagine this is how the character of Kelly felt as well from the day she got married. This book put Kelly (and this reader) through the ringer in this twist and shock filled book. I thought I knew exactly where this book was going and then *Bam* it took off in another direction. This book may have readers wondering just how well they know those in their lives. Gemma Rogers piled on the drama, tension, emotions, and catty comments like the pro she is. This book had my jaw hanging open, my blood boiling, and my expectations all over the place. This book was like being on a roller coaster ride. It was thrilling, had me feeling anxious, then left me with the air sucked out of me. I enjoyed the first part of the book more than the last half but must give Gemma Rogers props for writing a book that I could not put down. I read this in one day as I was glued to the pages. Addictive, shocking, maddening, and tense! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Eight Nights to Win Her Heart
Eight Nights…. I got super jacked up when I saw that there was a Chanukah romance book! So yeah, I was onboard for that. In Eight Nights to Win Her Heart, Andie is spending her first Chanukah alone. While struggling to get her groceries into her apartment, the bag breaks and Leo rushes to help. He has had a crush on Andie for some time and offers to join Andie on the first night of Chanukah. Eight Nights for Andie and Leo to get to know each other, eight nights for feeling to grow, eight nights……. There is a dilemma that involves Andie preparing to move for a job. But they have a connection, both are drawn to the other, both know Andie is going to be moving, but Leo is determined to win her over. It’s all about the journey with romance books and this book had quite a journey. Each character had things going on in their lives. Each was drawn to the other. I liked how both characters supported and encouraged each other. Of course, there will be a bump in the road, but…. Leo was my favorite character, and I rooted for him the entire book. He is a thoughtful and likeable person. Who wouldn’t want to spend time lighting the Chanukah candles with him! He is also hard of hearing, and I thought that was delt with very nicely. I admired Andie’s passion for her job and joy of teaching. This is a debut novel and the author shows promise. This wasn’t a perfect book, but I found it to be enjoyable and love the Chanukah theme. Some might learn more about Chanukah from the traditions mentioned. A heartwarming read! Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Bookshop at the Cornish Cove
How wonderful to be back in Driftwood Bay! As soon as I saw that Kim Nash had a new book in her Cornish Cove series coming out, I had to get my hands and eyes on it! I love the setting, the sense of community, the friendships, the lovely characters, the banter, and of course, the romance! As with the other books in this series, I was instantly drawn into this book, the lives of the characters and their plight. Nancy received inheritance money from her aunt and decided to follow her heart and love of books and opened a bookshop overlooking Driftwood Bay. Unfortunately, Nancy is not a businesswoman, and her bookstore is struggling financially. Dennis is a hot shot businessman who has come to town to visit his grandmother. Driftwood bay is the type of community where everyone knows each other, and he soon learns about Nancy and her bookstore. He offers to help……. It is pretty much a guarantee that if Kim Nash writes it, I am going to read it! What I love the most about her books is the heartwarming feeling I get as I finish them with a smile on my face and hopeful for the next book in the series. I find her books to be uplifting, full of likeable characters, witty, and relatable. I am always rooting for her characters and love their inner thoughts. I especially enjoy how she handles their insecurities, their vulnerabilities, their strengths, and their determination. All of this makes her characters feel real and I can relate to them. As I mentioned above, I also enjoy the focus on friendships, relationships, and romance in Kim Nash’s books. Beautifully written, charming, heartwarming, and delightful! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
If I Stopped Haunting You
Welp! I so wanted to love this one. First off, I loved the title! How cute is that!?! Plus, the synopsis piqued my interest – an enemy to lovers with a paranormal twist. How fun, I thought. A perfect book for the fall season. But sadly, this book did not work for me. We can’t love them all and unfortunately this is the case here. One of my struggles with the book was not liking either of the main characters. I had a hard time connecting with them. I get they didn’t like each other in the beginning. Penelope Skinner loses her cool and blasts Neil Storm publicly and tops it off by throwing her book at him. So yeah, she might have a little temper, impulse control, acting before thinking issue going on. Having someone throw a book at your head does not help Neil with his self-esteem issues. On top of that having your book publicly trashed might cause a little writer’s block. Enter a writer’s retreat at a Scottish Castle stage left. It’s haunted as well, so let the fun begin…. or not. As I mentioned, I thought I would love this book. Sadly, it just wasn’t for me. I did enjoy the setting, the descriptions, and the banter of some of the characters. This one was just missing that little bit of something (mainly likeable main characters) that would have earned a higher rating. There are many who enjoyed it, so please read their reviews as well. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
A Winter Wish
Emily Stone writes books which t tend to bring up strong emotions in me, Always, in December anyone? That was a cry-o-rama for me. So thankful for Kleenex, just saying. I enjoy her characters, how they are dealing with tough issues, and find comfort from those in their lives whether that be a longtime friend, family member, or someone they have just met. I was so excited to get a copy of A Winter Wish. I adore the cover. Seriously, how cute is that? Lexie is shocked when her estranged father passes away and leaves her half of his holiday travel business. Even more shocking is that he leaves the other half of the company to Theo, a young executive who worked for him. You know there is going to be angst. I knew there was going to be chemistry and with a holiday travel company involved, I knew there were going to be fabulous trips mentioned. The trips mentioned in this book did in fact sound fantastic! While I enjoyed the characters and the enemies to loves trope but sadly, I didn’t love this one. I so wanted to do so. This is not a bad book by any means. I found it to be quite enjoyable, but there was a little bit of a spark that was missing which would have garnered a higher star rating from me. What worked for me was how the author showed Lexie’s feelings about her father, the estrangement, feeling abandoned, while wanting to learn the ropes. She had a way with people such as the woman traveling alone for the first time, which I appreciated. While A Winter Wish was enjoyable and a worthwhile read, I didn’t love it. We can’t love them all, but I will still be on the lookout for any new books that Emily Stone writes as I have loved the other books, she wrote that I have read. Thank you to Goodreads, Ballantine | Dell and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Cross My Heart
Rosie, Rosie, Rosie…. It’s been a tough year. She was dumped while wearing her wedding dress. YIKES! But she did receive a lifesaving heart transplant so that was something to be immensely grateful for. It’s natural to wonder about the donor, who wouldn’t? Rosie believes that the doner was the wife of a famous author who she begins messaging on DonorConnect . Obsession is the name of the game in Cross My Heart! She has his wife’s heart, now she wants him! Obsessed much? This book kept me on my toes. There are quite a few characters and as I got to know more about them, I began to scratch my head. Hmmmm….who can be trusted in this book?? Who is reliable? What is going to happen next? I had no idea where Megan Collins was going to take me on this wild ride, but I kept on my rose-tinted glasses and enjoyed the twist filled ride. Megan Collins excels at writing unreliable and interesting characters. She also kept me on my toes and engaged and I Cross My Heart, this was a riveting book. I found it to be well thought out, creatively told, wonderfully written, and intense! Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Honeymoon
Addictive, fast paced, dramatic, and hard to put down! The Honeymoon was instantly gripping and sucked me in immediately. Can you imagine finding your spouse cheating on you on your wedding day???????? Talk about a heartbreaking shocker! What’s a girl to do but go on her honeymoon alone to lick her wounds and try to figure out what to do next! Kelly goes to Crete alone after Ryan passionately kissing another woman on their wedding day. The calls and the texts begin to come in from Ryan. Kelly hoped this would be a peaceful trip to figure out what to do next, but it turned into a drama filled nightmare. The shocks, twists, and ‘holy crap’ moments kept coming in and I was all there for it! I loved every second of it. But like all things, the honeymoon must come to an end. Then there is a shift in the book. I felt as if I had whiplash! Just when I thought I had seen all there was to see, more came in and things got really OTT after that. This is where the author lost a few happy readers, I believe. I sat there shocked as well. The beginning of the book was a five-star read for me. I loved every single page of it. But when things took a turn, I had to find my footing once again. I imagine this is how the character of Kelly felt as well from the day she got married. This book put Kelly (and this reader) through the ringer in this twist and shock filled book. I thought I knew exactly where this book was going and then *Bam* it took off in another direction. This book may have readers wondering just how well they know those in their lives. Gemma Rogers piled on the drama, tension, emotions, and catty comments like the pro she is. This book had my jaw hanging open, my blood boiling, and my expectations all over the place. This book was like being on a roller coaster ride. It was thrilling, had me feeling anxious, then left me with the air sucked out of me. I enjoyed the first part of the book more than the last half but must give Gemma Rogers props for writing a book that I could not put down. I read this in one day as I was glued to the pages. Addictive, shocking, maddening, and tense! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Eight Nights to Win Her Heart
Eight Nights…. I got super jacked up when I saw that there was a Chanukah romance book! So yeah, I was onboard for that. In Eight Nights to Win Her Heart, Andie is spending her first Chanukah alone. While struggling to get her groceries into her apartment, the bag breaks and Leo rushes to help. He has had a crush on Andie for some time and offers to join Andie on the first night of Chanukah. Eight Nights for Andie and Leo to get to know each other, eight nights for feeling to grow, eight nights……. There is a dilemma that involves Andie preparing to move for a job. But they have a connection, both are drawn to the other, both know Andie is going to be moving, but Leo is determined to win her over. It’s all about the journey with romance books and this book had quite a journey. Each character had things going on in their lives. Each was drawn to the other. I liked how both characters supported and encouraged each other. Of course, there will be a bump in the road, but…. Leo was my favorite character, and I rooted for him the entire book. He is a thoughtful and likeable person. Who wouldn’t want to spend time lighting the Chanukah candles with him! He is also hard of hearing, and I thought that was delt with very nicely. I admired Andie’s passion for her job and joy of teaching. This is a debut novel and the author shows promise. This wasn’t a perfect book, but I found it to be enjoyable and love the Chanukah theme. Some might learn more about Chanukah from the traditions mentioned. A heartwarming read! Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Bookshop at the Cornish Cove
How wonderful to be back in Driftwood Bay! As soon as I saw that Kim Nash had a new book in her Cornish Cove series coming out, I had to get my hands and eyes on it! I love the setting, the sense of community, the friendships, the lovely characters, the banter, and of course, the romance! As with the other books in this series, I was instantly drawn into this book, the lives of the characters and their plight. Nancy received inheritance money from her aunt and decided to follow her heart and love of books and opened a bookshop overlooking Driftwood Bay. Unfortunately, Nancy is not a businesswoman, and her bookstore is struggling financially. Dennis is a hot shot businessman who has come to town to visit his grandmother. Driftwood bay is the type of community where everyone knows each other, and he soon learns about Nancy and her bookstore. He offers to help……. It is pretty much a guarantee that if Kim Nash writes it, I am going to read it! What I love the most about her books is the heartwarming feeling I get as I finish them with a smile on my face and hopeful for the next book in the series. I find her books to be uplifting, full of likeable characters, witty, and relatable. I am always rooting for her characters and love their inner thoughts. I especially enjoy how she handles their insecurities, their vulnerabilities, their strengths, and their determination. All of this makes her characters feel real and I can relate to them. As I mentioned above, I also enjoy the focus on friendships, relationships, and romance in Kim Nash’s books. Beautifully written, charming, heartwarming, and delightful! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
If I Stopped Haunting You
Welp! I so wanted to love this one. First off, I loved the title! How cute is that!?! Plus, the synopsis piqued my interest – an enemy to lovers with a paranormal twist. How fun, I thought. A perfect book for the fall season. But sadly, this book did not work for me. We can’t love them all and unfortunately this is the case here. One of my struggles with the book was not liking either of the main characters. I had a hard time connecting with them. I get they didn’t like each other in the beginning. Penelope Skinner loses her cool and blasts Neil Storm publicly and tops it off by throwing her book at him. So yeah, she might have a little temper, impulse control, acting before thinking issue going on. Having someone throw a book at your head does not help Neil with his self-esteem issues. On top of that having your book publicly trashed might cause a little writer’s block. Enter a writer’s retreat at a Scottish Castle stage left. It’s haunted as well, so let the fun begin…. or not. As I mentioned, I thought I would love this book. Sadly, it just wasn’t for me. I did enjoy the setting, the descriptions, and the banter of some of the characters. This one was just missing that little bit of something (mainly likeable main characters) that would have earned a higher rating. There are many who enjoyed it, so please read their reviews as well. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
A Winter Wish
Emily Stone writes books which t tend to bring up strong emotions in me, Always, in December anyone? That was a cry-o-rama for me. So thankful for Kleenex, just saying. I enjoy her characters, how they are dealing with tough issues, and find comfort from those in their lives whether that be a longtime friend, family member, or someone they have just met. I was so excited to get a copy of A Winter Wish. I adore the cover. Seriously, how cute is that? Lexie is shocked when her estranged father passes away and leaves her half of his holiday travel business. Even more shocking is that he leaves the other half of the company to Theo, a young executive who worked for him. You know there is going to be angst. I knew there was going to be chemistry and with a holiday travel company involved, I knew there were going to be fabulous trips mentioned. The trips mentioned in this book did in fact sound fantastic! While I enjoyed the characters and the enemies to loves trope but sadly, I didn’t love this one. I so wanted to do so. This is not a bad book by any means. I found it to be quite enjoyable, but there was a little bit of a spark that was missing which would have garnered a higher star rating from me. What worked for me was how the author showed Lexie’s feelings about her father, the estrangement, feeling abandoned, while wanting to learn the ropes. She had a way with people such as the woman traveling alone for the first time, which I appreciated. While A Winter Wish was enjoyable and a worthwhile read, I didn’t love it. We can’t love them all, but I will still be on the lookout for any new books that Emily Stone writes as I have loved the other books, she wrote that I have read. Thank you to Goodreads, Ballantine | Dell and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Cross My Heart
Rosie, Rosie, Rosie…. It’s been a tough year. She was dumped while wearing her wedding dress. YIKES! But she did receive a lifesaving heart transplant so that was something to be immensely grateful for. It’s natural to wonder about the donor, who wouldn’t? Rosie believes that the doner was the wife of a famous author who she begins messaging on DonorConnect . Obsession is the name of the game in Cross My Heart! She has his wife’s heart, now she wants him! Obsessed much? This book kept me on my toes. There are quite a few characters and as I got to know more about them, I began to scratch my head. Hmmmm….who can be trusted in this book?? Who is reliable? What is going to happen next? I had no idea where Megan Collins was going to take me on this wild ride, but I kept on my rose-tinted glasses and enjoyed the twist filled ride. Megan Collins excels at writing unreliable and interesting characters. She also kept me on my toes and engaged and I Cross My Heart, this was a riveting book. I found it to be well thought out, creatively told, wonderfully written, and intense! Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
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