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  • Review: First Sign of Danger by Kelley Armstrong

    Title: First Sign of Danger Author: Kelley Armstrong Series: Haven’s Rock (Sequel series to Rockton) Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, are entering a new chapter of life as parents to their six-month-old baby. Their family…

  • Review: Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey

    Title: Pitcher PerfectAuthor: Tessa BaileySeries:Big ShotsGenre: Romance Summary: Boston Bearcats rookie Robbie Corrigan is living the dream. He’s made it to the NHL, his best friend/teammate and fellow “orgasm donor” is his roomie—and the women of Boston love them both. Life is sweet. That is, until he meets Skylar Paige, division 1 softball pitcher, girl…

  • Genre: Romance (Second Chance) Bookshop US (not a paid partnership) IndieBooks Canada (not a paid partnership) The gist of it all: Paige wants to be a song-writer but admittedly has no interest in actually being a performer. A professional tells her that while her music is good it’s missing something. And maybe she’s missing something,…

  • Review: Winging It With You

    Title: Winging It With YouAuthor: Chip PonsRelease Date: June 10, 2025About this Book: HereSource: Local library then local bookstore.Would I buy it as a gift for others? Yes, yes, yes. My Thoughts: I think many of us have stayed in a relationship because it felt routine, it felt safe and it was what we were used to. Some…

  • Review: The Entanglement of Rival Wizards

    Title: The Entanglement of Rival WizardsAuthor: Sara RaaschSeries: Magic and RomanceRelease Date: August 26, 2025About this Book: HereSource: Local bookstore. Would I buy it as a gift for others? Absolutely. It’s so good. My Thoughts:Cause of my bruised heel? Me kicking my feet into the arm of the couch while reading. I loved this book more than most words…

  • Review: On Her Terms

    Title: On Her TermsAuthor: Amy SpaldingSeries: Out in HollywoodRelease Date: February 25, 2025About this Book: HereSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Would I buy it? I’m just waiting for the whole series to come out in hopes there will a boxset or special editions. God, I…

  • Review: From Paris, with Butter

    Title: From Paris, With ButterAuthor: Christine DeSalvoRelease Date: October 15, 2025About this Book: HereSource: HiddenGems ARC in exchange for an honest review. Would I buy it? Yes, it’s feel good, cozy and delicious. My Thoughts: This book, if nothing else, is, at the beginning, a reminder that people should treat their servers better. Margot is…

  • Review: Just Our Luck

    Title: Just Our LuckAuthor: Denise WilliamsSeries: N/AAbout this Book: Sybil Sweet has always been lucky, but lately she can’t catch a break. After years of bouncing from job to job in search of something that feels right and from man to man in search of something special, Sybil is worried that she’s the directionless, floundering daughter…

  • Review: Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave

    Title: Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own GraveAuthor: Elle CosimanoSeries: Finlay DonovanTW: Domestic Abuse, CheatingAbout this Book: Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero, have not always gotten along with Finlay’s elderly neighbor, Mrs. Haggerty, the community busybody and president of the neighborhood watch. But when a dead body is discovered in her backyard, Mrs. Haggerty needs…

  • Review: Crash Test

    Title: Crash TestAuthor: Amy JamesSeries: N/AAbout this Book: Twenty-four-year-old Formula 1 driver Travis Keeping is halfway through an incredible racing season, with the championship well within his sights. But when a massive crash in Formula 2 leaves driver Jacob Nichols in critical condition, Travis’s world is flipped upside down. No one knows, but he and…