The Love Wager by Lynn Painter. Breakups are always tough. They leave you reluctant to get back into dating and wondering if you’ll ever find that person who is “The One.” So what do you do? Well, if you’re Hallie Piper and Jack Marshall, you meet each other on a dating app, become the wingman … More Betting on Romance
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn. Be ready to stay up reading all night—Georgie, All Along is a real page-turner. The depth of emotion shared through the viewpoints of Georgie Mulcahy and Levi Fanning pulled me into their story as though I were right there living it with them. Georgie and Levi are total opposites, … More When a Scowl Belies a Tender Heart
Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter. I definitely put this book near the top of my Favorites list. The banter between Liz and Wes as they scheme to land Michael as her prom date kept me smiling and laughing until the very end. Since elementary school, Liz had been a hopeless romantic while Wes … More Is Mr. Right the Boy Next Door?
Last of the Summer Vines by Romy Sommer. I fell in love with Tuscany while reading this book. From the first page, I felt as though I was right there in Italy with Sarah Wells, tasting the wines, sampling the pasta and pastries, and experiencing everything else that life at the small vineyard near Montalcino … More Finding Love, Italian Style
As Marianne strode toward Miss Dottie’s room, she passed the rooms of other residents. Next to each suite number, two shelves displayed mementos of the occupant’s life—wedding photos, figurines, and signs with cheerful slogans. Several doors were open, and Marianne peered in as she ambled by to see what others kept when they downsized their … More Coffee on Mondays
The True Love Bookshop by Annie Rains. When I started reading this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Widowed store owner Tess Lane harbored a grudge against River Harrison, which became crystal clear when he staggered into Lakeside Books. She insisted he leave—after all, he had tried (unsuccessfully) to stop her wedding to his … More Sometimes Enemies Make the Best Friends
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. Everyone hates playing games at the office. Or do they? Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are executive assistants who share the tenth-floor executive suite. They spend their entire workday sitting across from one another. It shouldn’t be a problem, right? But there is a slight glitch in their work … More An Unlikely Office Romance
It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover. I first fell in love with Lily and Atlas in Colleen Hoover’s book, It Ends With Us. When the second part of their story was published, I had to read it. It’s been two years since Lily and Atlas last spoke. As Lily runs her flower shop and … More Second Chance for a First Love
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