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The Invitation by Adriana Locke

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adventurous emotional funny 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? No

4.0

This author always pulls me into her stories. She makes me want to be a part of the families she writes. Her stories are always funny and heartwarming. I loved the push and pull between Georgia and Ripley. The attraction they fought was so intense it had me holding my breath at times. Ripley has loved her for years. The Brewers owe a favor, and Ripley is picked to do the job. Sutton needs help, and begs Georgia for help to save her dating show. Throw Ripley & Georgia together for a fake dating show, and you get funny “fake” dating that shows them that they have always loved one another. I LOVED it! 
Rebel Hawke by Gwyn McNamee

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

I love the Hawke family! The back story of their childhoods made this book special to me, and Atlas was very ready to let her know she was his wife.  He needed her. This book had all the suspense of wondering how Satriano would strike also. The suspense at the end… I was sweating at their back and forth. I love that the Hawkes stick together! 
From Air by Jewel E. Ann

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad 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

4.0

Fitz & Jamie were two people who met by chance. Jamie is flourishing as a travel nurse, and Fitz jumps out of planes. He lost all of his family, and blames himself. Jamie doesn’t believe she has any family left. I found their stories heartbreaking. Jamie snagged his heart before he could blink. She made him human, and he had forgotten how to be one. I loved their story. We all deserve someone who cares for us just where we are.
Until Then by Micalea Smeltzer

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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 can’t possibly explain how much I loved this book. Age Gaps are my favorite trope. This one was heartbreaking in the beginning, but I loved reading how Izzy picked herself back up and started again. She forges a new road, and wakes Derrick up along the way. I LOVED DERRICK! That man was so sexy the pages were on fire. Seriously, Ms. Smeltzer, find me such a man! lol I loved Lili. She takes up her issue with her Grandpa, and I loved it! I highly recommend this author! I LOVED the Epilogues!
Black Sheep by Skye Warren

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

5.0

The conclusion of Logan & Sienna’s story was so good. I was in tears. This author ripped my heart out. Logan almost lost himself. Sienna doesn’t know anything but to fight. Little Tricks was felt off the page. The Circus has to find a way to continue, and Sienna only has to remind them that they are indeed a family! I loved it! 
On the Wild Side by Kristen Proby

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adventurous emotional 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

This author makes me wish I could drop everything and read every word she’s written. I love her books. They are everything romantic, hard working, and heartwarming family books should be! I loved Daisy, Abbi, and Brady! I loved that Daisy set him in her sights. She was setting up her mother from her first meeting with him. Abby’s story is sad, but she made a way for herself. Everything you want in your female main character, and straight up fire with Brady. Of course we have all the other characters in the series, and I love that about these books. Don’t miss this series! 
Promise Me Not by Meagan Brandy

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challenging emotional hopeful sad slow-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

4.0

Talk about ANGST! This one had it off the charts. Payton’s story was heartbreaking. She is so young. Mason needed to feel needed. He couldn’t just settle. He felt his connection to Deaton & Payton from the very beginning. I loved baby Deaton. He played a role in bringing them together. I loved this one.
Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann

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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? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book… I thought so much about my life. Sarah’s life was so much like mine as a child. The “Footloose” parallels were perfect. I LOVED it. The good girl wanting her own life, and the sweet talking bad boy who didn’t see her coming. The twist had me in tears. The growth was forced upon her, in the way that I didn’t see coming. He supported her. He held her close when her life fell apart. They found a new way to carve out a life of their own. This author always finds a way to stop my heart, and the best of ways to start it up again. Believe me when I say you need this book! Maybe even the soundtrack to the original movie too. I know it was in my head through the entire book. 
End Game by Monica Murphy

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

I fell in love with these guys so fast it had my heart spinning! Nico with his smile had Ever trapped from the start. Ever was just what that bunch of boys needed. Every step forward had me holding my breath, and Monica Murphy… you owe us Dollar’s story too! I can’t be the only one
Sweet Little Spies by Lexi Blake

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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? No

5.0

I love these characters. I love that we get the whole family together again. We follow Tristan as he put himself in a tough spot, and Aiden followed him. I loved that Carys stood up for herself. She feels left out of their relationship. As the bad guy moves in, the team is in a bad position. Will everyone make it out? Will all the members on the team be loyal??? Read it and see!