Review: The Choices I've Made - Book #1 By The Bay Series - JL Berg - October 2017 - Re-Released April 2025 Years ago, I actually read *Book #2* of this series, so going into this one, I already had an idea of the underlying tragedy that shaped these characters’ lives. *Book #1* introduces us to Jake, the main character, who grew up in a charming small bay town. Everyone expected Jake to settle down there and live a happy life with Molly, his high school sweetheart. But Jake wanted more — more than the quiet town, more than the predictable life. At eighteen, he left without looking back and went on to become a successful, well-known chief of surgery. Fast-forward several years, and Jake is forced to return home after the sudden death of his father. As part of his father’s will, Jake inherits the local medical clinic — something he never expected. But tragedy strikes almost immediately when the ferry carrying Jake and his childhood friend Dean explodes. Both men are injured though o...

Review: The Problem With Neighbors - Book #1 The Town of Gentry Series - M.Morgan - February 2025 If you’re after a small-town romance that packs a punch, M. Morgan’s The Problem with Neighbors is everything you need and more. After devouring Morgan’s dark romance These Vicious Games , I was intrigued to see what her take on a lighter, funnier romance would be—and wow, did it deliver! Marcilynn’s fresh start in the quaint town of Gentry is anything but easy. Moving on from a painful betrayal by her ex-fiancé and sister, she’s ready to open her dog grooming business and live life on her own terms. Enter Tucker Dixon, her grumpy but undeniably handsome neighbor who keeps getting in her way (in the best possible way). From the get-go, their chemistry is undeniable, but what starts as a reluctant, fake relationship quickly turns into something much more real. Tucker, a lifelong Gentry resident, likes his quiet, routine-driven life, and the last thing he needs is a messy, sassy neighbor ...

When a second job takes Sierra Watson to Chesapeake Heights, she finds herself entwined with the powerful Freeman family in a world of tradition, loyalty, and love. Free to Fall is a soulful story of resilience, redemption, and a love so powerful it breaks through the toughest barriers. Readers who love Kennedy Ryan and Jessica Prince will devour this steamy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance from Louise Lennox. Read Now! She’s his greatest temptation. He’s her biggest risk. Together, they just might fall... Jabari Love? I don’t do that anymore. I’ve had my fill of betrayal, of trusting the wrong people, of letting my guard down only to be burned. My life is about control now—running the Freeman family empire, upholding our legacy, and keeping my heart locked behind walls no one can break. Then she shows up. Sierra Watson is nothing like the women I’ve known—bold, beautiful, and completely unimpressed by me. She challenges me, meets my sharp edges with smooth confidence, a...

Marrying the Mechanic: A Small-Town Clean Romance Shanna Hatfield (Summer Creek, #7) Publication date: October 24th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance A heartwarming journey of love, growth, and the bonds that tie hearts together even when life leads down unexpected paths. Mechanic Jace Easton grapples with the sudden changes happening around him. His younger sister, Tassie, has always relied on him, but now she’s off traipsing around the globe with the prince of her dreams. As Tassie prepares to step into her future, Jace is confronted with the harsh truth that she has matured, and so has her best friend, Deena. The deepening attraction he feels for Deena—a pull that becomes increasingly difficult to ignore—leaves him further unsettled and struggling to accept his new reality. Deena Durant may earn her living welding farm equipment, but her true passion lies in crafting metal sculptures. Alongside her artistic dreams, she clings to the hope that Jace might eventuall...

#HotAndHandy Lynne Hancock Pearson Publication date: October 15th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Everyone in town loves the handsome handyman. Everyone except his new neighbor. Out of jail and desperate for work, Vincent scrapes by with odd jobs. He’s hired to help the gray-haired lady move in next door but stumbles when he finds nothing old or feeble about Hilary. Rejected by her husband after her body rejected implants, the breast cancer survivor shuts out Vincent until a kitchen appliance crisis forces her to accept his help. Convinced that he could do better, she keeps the younger man at a distance, but he persists, building her confidence and coaxing her out of her colorless cocoon. With the hot handyman by her side and in her bed, Hilary develops a community program bringing at-risk youth into the building trades. But not everyone wants to see the ex-con succeed. An old foe is determined to derail Vincent, and Hilary is caught in the chaos. She’s ready to...

Love at First Skate Ellie Hall (Love on Thin Ice) Publication date: October 3rd 2024 Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance, Sports They say love is messy. Turns out friendship is too, especially when you’re stranded in a cabin with your best friend and hearts are on thin ice. Teddy I’ve heard that men and women can’t be friends without it becoming something more. Harlow and I put that theory in the penalty box, thank you very much. She laughs at my jokes, secretly admires my hockey butt, trusts me with her biggest fear (it’s safe with me). In turn, she knows everything about me. Well, almost. There’s been a recent development. I’m gone for her. Down bad. Solid Crush. She lives rent free in my mind. I’ve caught feelings. This wouldn’t be a problem except, you know, the whole shattering our friendship thing. Harlow You know those days you want to erase? It went like this: my boyfriend broke up with me (it was overdue), and then I broke up with my job while at a work...

Grady Castillo isn’t the biggest fan of Mayor Maggie Sullivan and when he sees she’s up for reelection, he can’t help but throw a wrench into her plans. However, as the race heats up and unwanted feelings arise, Grady begins to realize there’s more to Maggie than meets the eye. Readers who love small-town romances will devour Rival Hearts by W. Million, a slow-burn, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romance. " I had a ball going through this one as your writing is so free-flowing and easy to get into. I could definitely feel the angst between Grady and Maggie, and loved it when all of their secrets began to finally spill out! I found myself thinking of the story even when I was done working for the day... These two will certainly latch onto your heart!" - Proof Positive Editing Services “Maggie is a shoo-in to be reelected as mayor of Little Falls until her ex-lover Grady comes back to town, sparking a rivalry that’s just as personal as it is political. Scandalous secrets and lie...

Review: Perfect Pairing - Book #3 Love on the Vines Series - Amanda Chaperon - September 2024 In *Perfect Pairing*, Ezra Wendt’s life has mostly been smooth sailing since becoming the head chef at the Chateau Delatou winery. Well, except for the part where he let the love of his life, Brie Delatou, slip away . Fast forward two years, and Ezra is ready to fix his mistake. Brie, a successful bakery owner, has everything going for her—an amazing family, a thriving business, and a small town she loves—but she’s been nursing a broken heart since Ezra walked away. Now, with sparks still flying, both are given a second chance at love. As the third book in the *Love on the Vine* series, *Perfect Pairing* hits all the right notes for a steamy, small-town romance. Despite being part of a series, this story stands alone perfectly well, meaning readers can dive into Brie and Ezra’s love story without needing to read the previous books. The chemistry between them sizzles from the start, and the sto...

Second Chance With a Cowboy Jennie Marts (The Lassiter Ranch Series, #3) Publication date: September 24th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Second Chance With a Cowboy: A Wounded Cowboy/Curvy Heroine, Second Chance, Small Town Western Romance Three abandoned cowboys, born in heartbreak and bonded by brotherhood, are brought together by the fierce love of the grandparents who took them in and the ranch that’s the only home they’ve ever known… He gave her up once, but will he risk everything for a second chance? Ford, Dodge, and Chevy Lassiter are three half-brothers whose mother named them after the trucks that their dead-beat dads drove away from them in. Chevy is the middle brother, the easy-going flirt who uses his charm to keep anyone from getting too close. He’d only let himself fall in love once…but then he’d pushed her away so she could chase her dreams of becoming an aerospace engineer—leaving him and their small-town life behind. Eleanor (Leni) Gibbs le...

The Parent Playbook Elsie Wood (Love on Thin Ice) Publication date: September 26th 2024 Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance, Sports I don’t know when dad jokes and mismatched socks became my type, but that hockey dude skated into my life like a runaway puck… and I think I like it. Angel : I know I should be thankful that my charity was selected by the Ice Breakers hockey team. It’ll make a huge difference in children’s lives all over the state. There’s only one problem: I hate hockey dudes. I have to remind myself of that fact when Scotty MacFarland with his groan-worthy dad jokes slips into my life like he’s always been there. No matter how hard I push back on that perfectly formed chest, Scotty remains strong, giving me the space I need. I’m beginning to think I don’t want to have so much space anymore. But by the time I figure that out, it just might be too late. Scotty : The only thing I love more than hockey is my daughter. It was a no-brainer for me t...

Review: The Edens: A Legacy Story - Book #4.5 The Edens - Devney Perry - April 2023 A family saga that I have enjoyed and read all of the books was The Edens Family set in Quincy, Montana. Each of their books was amazing and now if you have ever wondered how the parents Harrison and Anne got together, here's your chance as turns out that Harrison and Anne used to be high school sweethearts, and then on their last day of High School, they broke up and went their separate ways - now a few years later Anne is back in Quincy, Montana with her friends and they have invited Harrison along. Is this a chance for Harrison and Anne to clear the air and have their second chance at romance? I also loved the last sentence on the last page if you have read The Edens series, you will smile to yourself as it sets the scene for the following books. A bonus too is that this book is a short novella so it makes it a quick and easy read ready to hit that romance itch. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3N5YsT...