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Dillon by Siobhan Davis

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adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

These characters are my favorite. This author makes me feel her stories. She blows it out of the water each time! The storyline was epic following Dillon this time. He was so troubled throughout, and I just wanted to wrap my arms around him. This time we know how driven he is to succeed. We see him mess up, and we see him grow up. If you haven’t read this story, why are you waiting? 
Wyatt by Jessica Peterson

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I LOVE cowboy romances! This one was perfect because they had been friends since childhood. Wyatt is sensitive, but he is also a slow talking cowboy that knows his way around the “ranch”. Sally is back in town to be with family before talking a job in New York. I loved that they had been best friends for so long. It helped build the relationship for me. Her father is pushing her about her job because of his thoughts on it, but I’m so glad he didn’t ruin all of their friendships. Wyatt was sexy to the max! I can wait for more of these brothers!




Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke

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emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I feel like this author is  going to rip my heart out… I loved how Gabrielle was trying to pick up her life, and help her kids move through the grief of losing their father. Her next door neighbor is a HOT carpenter, and he has a few hang ups, but turns out to be perfect for them.  This book had me crying. Heartbroken for the boys.  This book had the perfect grumpy man who falls for the beautiful woman who falls headfirst over him. I loved it! 
Crucible by B.B. Reid

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I have to say… I loved all the aspects of Aurelia. Sometimes she was a bitch, but I loved the times when she held on to life so close. It didn’t feel like anything could stop her. Her three bears… omg. I LOVED! I really did wonder if one of them was going to kill her. She ended up so much more closely wound into their lives. This one had so many twists. I absolutely highly recommend this Goldilocks story, and yes you will say “and this one was just right” in your head.  
Keep Me in Your Heart by Monica Murphy

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved every word of this book. Arabella reminds me of every 17 year old girl who just wants the boy to notice her. Even this 50 year old remember when she just wanted to go on the date with the boy.  Arabella was kind & sweet. I loved her! She’s basically raised herself while living at boarding schools. She’s been left on her own. She doesn’t see herself the way others see her. Rowan’s whole family saw her. This book was so good! I highly recommend this author!
Sweet Boys Love Christmas by Micalea Smeltzer

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emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This author never disappoints even when it’s just a short novella that teases us. I loved how open Luke and his mother was to her. Bertie may have everything she could possibly want, but it’s clear she doesn’t have a family like she wants. I can’t wait for more! 
Indigo Sky by Kelsey Kingsley

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emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This Author never disappoints! I loved Rev. This story started out as a little boy, and tells us how he loses his eye. She also shows us how he and Nate come to be friends. Nate pulls Rev into things he doesn’t want to be, but he knows Nate has a rough home life so he forgives him. 

I loved how he meets Indie. She was so unapologetically herself. She is immediately drawn to Rev. There are several time jumps, but it gives Rev time to really become comfortable with himself. I felt all of his emotions. He doesn’t let his disability to stop him. I loved how naturally the story built, and I didn’t see the twist coming. I thought I knew how it would play out, and I was so surprised! 
A Very Grumpy Lumberjack Christmas by Gwyn McNamee

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

5.0

This author always makes me laugh and cry. Noel & Luke were together before she left town to follow her dream job. He became the grinch of Mistletoe after she leaves. When she comes back, she is followed be a blizzard that will bring them back together. I loved this one. It’s hot and emotional. Their connection was steamy. This author is a must read!
Speak of the Devil by S.L. Scott

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love Rock Star romances!!! This one had a lot of my favorite tropes rolled into one. I loved that they knew each other before he became famous.  I loved why she  had to get in touch with him. Bless her heart, Roberta, she just refused to make it easy on them. This one had me surprised at every turn. I do believe Shane’s was my favorite story… but don’t tell Tulsa. 😉 This book was unique. Shane and Cate surprised each other, and then they were baby surprised. I loved it! 
Wild Bliss by Sophie Oak

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love this author! I want Bliss to be a real place. Sabrina follows her sister to Bliss. She finds a family there, and throws herself into setting up a school for all the kids in Bliss. She finds Wyatt & Sawyer, and she wants to get to know them. When Wyatt’s brother starts looking for him, these three are going to defend each other. 

I love how this town supports each other. They all come together when one of their own is at risk. Even the children will help if they can. This book was so funny, and Paige… I can’t wait til she grows up, but I sure enjoyed every Paige she was mentioned.