Book Review: The Holiday Treatment by Elle Spencer

Holly works at a television network and she is the head writer for the Christmas movies they produce. She has a major work crush on a new boss. While on her annual I-want-nothing-to-do-with-Christmas beach vacation, she discovers that the object of her work fantasies is also there. This book was just OK for me. I […]

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Book Review: Two To Tangle by Melissa Brayden

‘Two to Tangle’ is the second installment of the ‘Tangle Valley Romance’ series. This one follows Gabriella Russo, who was hired as head chef at an Oregon winery. She is making masterful dishes from within a food truck while waiting for construction to complete on the restaurant. Ryan Jacks runs her own business doing construction/project […]

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Book Review: Aurora by Emma L McGeown

 Was this a debut book for this author? I didn’t see any other books listed for her on Goodreads. If that is the case, then consider me impressed. This was a fully engaging drama that was so affecting, I had a lump in my throat trying to keep tears from falling. I don’t now what […]

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Book Review: Best Practice by Carsen Taite

 I have really enjoyed this series about a group of friends that start a small law practice together, thinking they would be able to set the rules and create a nice work/life balance. But starting any business is hard work and they have found themselves busier than ever. This is the 3rd book in then […]

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Book Review: Home by Kris Bryant

Natalie is the Sheriff in a small Oregon town that she grew up in. She is surprised when she runs into her first kiss crush, Sarah, who has returned to town after the dissolution of her marriage. Bryant mentions that this started as a novella but ended up having more to write about these characters. […]

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Book Review: The Other Woman by Erin Zak

Francesca and Cecily lead very different lives but are connected by one beguiling woman… Willow. While on a business trip in Vegas, Cecily meets Francesca, a beautiful bartender, at the Casino she is staying in for the week. They both find comfort with each other and embark on a path toward healing. I am constantly […]

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Book Review: Bet Against Me by Fiona Riley

Trina is up for an award as luxury realtor of the year. She is certain the award is hers because she is the best and has put in all the hard work necessary. She didn’t factor Kendall, another realtor who is new to the area, into the equation. They meet. share a heated exchange, and […]

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Book Review: Hopeless Romantic by Georgia Beers

Teddi plans weddings even though her own marriage dissolved terribly. One of her clients brings her irresistible sister, Leah, along with her. There is definitely a spark there between Teddi and Leah. However, Leah’s job as a divorce lawyer brings all to many painful memories for Teddi. This book reminded me of a romantic comedy. […]

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Book Review: Coyote Blues by Karen F. Williams

This is the book that started my 20+ book review drought. I had a hard time determining what to write. And even after so much time has passed I am still struggling. Riley is something not quite human. She had a rude awakening as a teenager that traumatized both her and her adoptive parents. She […]

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Book Review: Entangled by Melissa Brayden

Joey has big ideas for her family’s vineyard , Tangle Valley. She unexpectedly gets the chance to implement changes when the business becomes hers to operate. Becca has just moved to town to manage the new elite resort opening close to the Tangle Valley Vineyard. Right from the beginning, I felt a kinship with Joey. […]

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