Glove to Hate you by Marion De Re review

What I loved most about Glove to Hate You and all the London Regents FC is the found family aspect. They are more than a Football Club soccer to my fellow Americans. 

I loved the banter between Archie and Kat as well as their growth from neighbors who sort of hate each other to more.  There romance was a slow burn over hurdles but it was worth it. But my favorite part is the true to character ending we get for Kat it was perfect and believable. Because some times that’s the love story plays out. 

 I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Love You Later by Julie Christianson review

I'm a sucker for a marriage of convenience troupe which isn't common in contemporary romances and rom coms so when I see it I snap it up to read it. With Love you later I couldn't put it down. I just had to know how Loren's and Bridger's story was going to end. After reading Hate you maybe and Loren and Bridger being secondary characters in that I knew I already knew I loved them as characters.  And it was nice to visit Harvest Hollow again. 

Watching Loren learning to ask for help and not doing everything herself.  And watching Bridger learn to stand up to his family.  Loren was an easy character to relate to.  As someone who also only has one living parent my dad and as the oldest I understood her stress, her fear and her grief. It's something I deal with.  So in that regard the book was hard to read but I still enjoyed the book.  And it may be my favorite of the series.  

I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Mists over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin Review

 

I've not read many books set on one of the Channel Island before, in fact before this one I've read one other.  Both of which were set during WWII and that makes sense because the Channel Islands during the war have multiple stories that just need to be told.  And I'm glad that Sarah Sundin choose to set her final book in the companion series about three Dutch cousins on the Island of Jersey as well as giving a woman doctor in a time when it was still rare to have one.  Even though Sundin only writes WWII fiction the books never get old because she always finds a new setting that seems to have never been done before to tell a new story and a new bit of real life history from the war. 

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Review of Last to Fall by Lynn H Blackburn Review

 While I did think this was a good wrap up to the series and a whole and I loved the suspense I thought that relationship between Bronwyn  and Mo was a little rushed. I mean I know that they were friendships first, in a high school relationship before Bronwyn ran off.  However, as a reader I still think they jumped into the relationship deep end before fully looking and the past and working out those issues before basically skipping dating and going into marriage.  I still gave this one a four star because I enjoyed the overall aspect of the book. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Neighbor Playbook by Kristine W Joy reivew

 

I’ve been a college basketball fan since birth. However, I’ve never read a basketball rom com before because I’ve been worried that an author wouldn’t do it justice. But The Neighbor Playbook by Kristine W Joy was the perfect first basketball rom com for me. As a basketball fan the basketball parts were researched and kept me in the story but more importantly it was not overwhelming that it wouldn’t keep non basketball fan from enjoying the book. The banter between Nicole and Dominic kept me turning pages. And I loved watching their relationship develop. And I have to say the meet cute was interesting and I’m not going to lie it took me a bit to warm up to Nicole’s dog. But I still loved this one.

I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone

Don't Crosse the Line by Britney M. Mills review

 

I'm not going to lie but I think Pearl the fainting goal may have just been my favorite character in this one.  I loved the banter between Laney and Burton, and I was here for the slow burn.  What I loved the most was that Burton wasn't your typical male athlete and I loved that. I loved watching the growth that both Laney and Burton have on their own as well as their budding relationship.   

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone

Every Breathe You Take by Larissa Hommes review

 Every Breathe You Take gave me slight you've got mail vibes, because of  the whole Talon's got a secret writing account. And Livvi is the one who seems to comment the most. Neither knows who the other is. To Livvi Talon is the swimmer who keeps invading her space in the library.  I've never read a spots rom com that highlighted swimming, and I ended up enjoying it. I loved the fact that Talon wasn't just a dumb jock, that he actually had depth. And of course, I stayed for the banter between Livvi and Talon. But I wasn't planning on a blue tang fish being my favorite character in the book. 

 

I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone

One more made up Love Song by Jenny Proctor review

 

I loved Ivy from the moment I started One more made up love song. And after Once Upon a boy band Freddie to a little bit to warm up but once I did I loved his character. I was a sucker for the banter between them. I also enjoyed the fake relationship aspect of this one because Jenny Proctor is awesome at writing them. And I have to say I thought she handled what Ivy went through before book and the after in the book was tact and grace.  I feel like I’m the only person my age who never got the whole boy band fandom. But I still enjoyed this book. 

I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Tastes Like Watermelon Moonshine by Audrey Colman review

 

I never thought a Lainey Wilson would inspired a book, but that's what happened with Tastes Like Watermelon Moonshine by Audrey Colman. Raegan Carter the heroine never thought her life would mirror a country song until it does. Raegan and her boyfriend Austin make a choice just before he leaves for baseball that changes both their lives as well as their walk with God. While this book is a second chance romance it is first and foremost a story of God's love, Grace and Redemption. 

 

 And even though the book has teen and young adult main characters this book is a story for everyone. I love that the author tackled a tough subject that rather or not parents and adults want to believe teens do struggle with, and my friends and I could have used a book like this when we were teens. I know I could have a used a Mrs. Rosa. This one also reminds all of us that we've all messed up a time or two and God's forgiveness and Grace will cover us if we ask for forgiveness. Our past doesn't define us God's love does.  Tastes Like Watermelon Moonshine wasn't an easy read but it is worth the read.  

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Perfectly Faked by Grace Worthington review

Title: Perfectly Faked 

Author: Grace Worthington 

Ch: 39

Pg: 292

Series: Perfect Crush Hockey romance 2 

Genre:  Rom Com

Rating: 4 stars 

Publisher: 

 

Not going to lie I started the book out liking Leo more than Victoria and I think that’s because I “met” Leo in Perfectly Wedded but Victoria quickly grew on me.  I loved watching Leo and Victoria go from not quite enemies to more while being forced to skate together. I’ve never read a hockey rom com that also included a figure skater. But the fact that they are in opposing ice sports adds to the banter between these two. And keeps the reader turning pages. 

 

 

Hockey romance

Coach’s daughter

Enemies to lovers

Second chance romance

Ice skater/Hockey player 

Closed door

 

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I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

St. Nick and Me are Mint to Be

Title: St. Nick and Me are Mint to Be

Author: Tamie Dearen

Ch: 13 plus epilogue

Pg: 80

Series: Christmas Kisses and Cookie Crumbs

Genre: Christian Rom Com

Rating: 4 stars


St. Nick and Me are Mint to Be is a Christmas Novella by Tamie Dearen heavy on the novella as its only 80 pages. 80 pages that I finished on Thanksgiving.  What's worse than breaking up with your cheating ex before the holidays? Him showing up for the flight to your family's Christmas. I loved that Reid jumps to Syanne recuse. I enjoyed this Christmas rom com complete meddling grandma's Christmas hi jinx a troublesome ex and an airport meet cute.  Can't wait to read more by this author. 
 
I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni review

Title: The Blooming of Delphinium

Author: Holly Varni

Ch: 28

Pg: 304

Series:  Moonberry Lake

Genre: Christian fiction hint of romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell



While I loved Delphinium and her ability to sense smells with people and determining what kind of person they are. As well as the banter between her and Elliot. And the small town of Moonberry lake makes it feel like the reader lives there.

But the seniors, especially Bob stole my heart. Their shenanigans and wisdom made the book for me as they reminded me so much of the residents of the retirement home I used to work at. I wish more authors would include senior characters in their stories. The Blooming of Delphinium reminded me just how important relationships with our elderly relatives should be as well as elders in general. Not just for the wisdom but because they will keep you on your toes and keep you young.

Can’t wait to see if there’s another book in Moonberry Lake and what else the author has in store.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson review

 

Return to Prince Edward Island at Christmas time with Liz Johnson with Meddling with Mistletoe.  What do you get when you mix a baker in need of an oven, who finds in in the form of an Inn as long as she cooks breakfast for the inn and a single man with a nosy aunt? You get a matchmaking scheme at Christmas. This sweet novella is just the thing to get into Christmas spirit. It was also nice to visit old Prince Edward Island favorites, but also to meet new favorite characters in Whitney and Daniel.  I do recommend that you read both the Prince Edward Island Dreams series and the Prince Edward Island Shores series before this novella. I can’t wait to read this one again in December.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller review

 

Title: Until Our Time Comes

Author: Nicole M Miller
Ch: 49 plus epilogue
Pg: 384
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Rating: 4 stars
Publisher: Revell

Until Our Time Comes is the debut novel by Nicole M. Miller about a part of World War Two history. Involving the Janow Podlaski stables in Poland. This book was the first time I had heard about it. But horse trainer Adia Kensington and Bret Conway bring the story to life.

While you can tell the author did her research and but that it to the book it reads like the historical fiction novel it is and not a history textbook. I felt like I was there with Adia as she tries to save the horses. It felt like I was traveling across Poland with her and eventually farther into Eastern Europe.  And of course it brought history to life for me. I did learn a lot from this book as the only thing I already knew was the bit about the allies making their way east. I can’t wait to see what else this author writes.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Love at First book by Jenn McKinley review

Title: Love at First Book

Author: Jenn McKinley

Ch: 23 plus epilogue

Pg: 09:49:02

Genre: Rom Com

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Berkley

I loved this hate to love rom com. Emily and Kieran were perfect for each other even if they don’t see it. But it’s the banter between them the keeps the reader turning pages.

Though I listened to the audio book instead of reading. As the audio adds charm t Kieran’s Irish accent and not to mention proper pronunciation of the Irish names.

Now this isn’t just a cute rom com it does deal with some tough issues. There’s a trigger warning for cancer, and difficult parent adult child relationship but the author handles it all respectfully.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Song of Sourwood Mountain by Ann H Gabhart review

Title: The Song of Sourwood Mountain

Author: Ann H Gabhart

Ch: 41 plus epilogue

Pg: 354

Genre: Christian Historical fiction, Christian Historical romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

The Song of Sourwood Mountain is the newest Kentucky set book by Ann H Gabhart. I have to say the story reminds me of Christy. In the sense Mira a teacher leaves her life in Louisville to teach in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Gordon Covington is a preacher who’s convinced Mira is the teacher the town needs.

What I love about Ann’s apart from the fact that she always gets Kentucky right is that her settings become another character in the book. The town of Sourwood the perfect name for a mountain town and even fictional fits perfectly in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. That seemed like a world away from Louisville in 1910. Heck even today it still can feel a world away.

And it was actually the secondary characters especially Ada June who stole my heart. While the book focuses on Mira and Gordon’s story. It is the secondary characters who help shape them and their story. Mira and Gordon wouldn’t be who they are without the people of Sourwood.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel review

Title: The Irish Matchmaker

Author: Jennifer Deibel

Ch: 30 plus epilogue

Pages: 320

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell


I have to say while not my favorite book by the author I still enjoyed it. I didn’t really like the heroine Catriona at the beginning. Sara the heroes daughter was actually my favorite character. And Donal was such a sweetheart but then I’m a bit of a sucker for the single dad troupe. But the heroine did redeem herself by the end.

I’ve seen readers saying this is a love triangle book, but I didn’t get that vibe even though there’s two guys in the story. That doesn’t mean love triangle that means the author wants to kept the readers on their toes and continuing to read.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin review

Title: Embers in the London Sky

Author: Sarah Sundin

Ch: 49

Pg: 391

Genre: Christian Historical fiction Christian historical romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell


I love how this author with each WWII novel she writes can find a new bit of history to tell. Even though Sundin writes WWII for each of her storylines it feels like a new story each time. And she never disappoints. Though I d think Hugh Collingwood might be my new favorite hero of hers. And I think it’s because he doesn’t let having Asthma stop him from doing what needs to be done. And Aledia is proof of what a mother’s love can do.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Just for the Summer by Melody Carlson review

Title:  Just for the Summer 

 

Author: Melody Carlson 

 

Chapters:34

 

Pages: 288

 

Genre: Christian Contemporary Fiction Christian Contemporary romance 

 

Rating: 4 stars

 

Publisher: Revell

 

I enjoyed Melody Carlson's Just for the Summer. I love a good switcharoo story. And Just for the summer doesn't disappoint. Though I have to admit I liked Ginny's point of view more than Jacqueline’s, it took me quite a bit to warm up to her.  But Ginny I clicked with from the beginning. Big sister to big sister. Though the age gap between me and my sister is nine years not ten. So, I could easily see myself in Ginny's story. With Jacqueline for most of the story I felt like she didn’t realize what she had. And the love stories were sweet.

 

I do have to say there was quite a lot of character growth. And like most contemporary books I read I enjoyed the secondary characters who help make the story. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Lady with the Dark Hair by Erin Bartels review

 Title: The Lady with the Dark Hair

Author: Erin Bartels

Pg: 352

Genre: Christian Fiction dual time 

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell 

 

 

While I didn't love The Lady with the Dark Hair by Erin Bartels. I did enjoy reading the dual time story. I'm a sucker for a good dual time novel.  Normally I find myself loving one time period more than the other. And that held true for this one. I loved the 1879 story a little more than the present day one. Though the present-day story with Esther kept me turning pages, because I do indeed love a good family secret story.  I love reading and seeing the character growth that comes with learning that their family might not be as perfect as they think. As well as seeing their emotions and thoughts run the gambit till, they get to the point they solve the mystery and expect it.  And end up better for it. 

 

This book gave me three things I love in a novel. Good historical fiction, romance and a mystery. I think that's one of the reasons that I love dual-time novels, it gives me both a contemporary story and a historical fiction. As well as the chance for a mystery and romance.  I look forward to more by the author.  

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.