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[New Post] ARC Review: Perfect Enough by Kelly Elliot

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Title: Perfect Enough

Author: Kelly Elliot

Page count: 302

Published: October 29th, 2024

Publisher: Grey’s Promo

Genre: Contemporary Western

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 4/5

Over the years, Joshua has watched most of his family fall in love. He and his cousin Nate are the last single Shaws standing, and while Nate’s seemingly content to stay that way, Josh wants the kind of love his sister, parents, and grandparents have found. In the meantime, he’s alone. And lonely. Particularly since, until that special someone comes along, Josh believes certain…ahem…intimacies are worth waiting for.
Sophia Montgomery is still reeling from the unexpected passing of her beloved father when, in her grief, she texts his old phone number—and gets a reply. The person on the other end, Josh Shaw, is sympathetic, funny, and kind…everything Sophia needs right now. And when her grieving mother suddenly focuses on Sophia’s dating life, it’s not long before Josh goes from text friend to fake boyfriend to get her mom off her back.
But the first time Josh and Sophia meet in person? Well…there’s nothing fake about their instant attraction.
Giddy with newfound feelings, the young couple isn’t prepared for the bombs about to go off in their lives—including revelations about Sophia’s father and a Shaw family tragedy that rocks Josh’s entire world.
No one ever said life would be perfect. But if Josh and Sophia rely on each other to get through their biggest challenges so far as a couple, their love could prove more than perfect enough.

Josh and Sophia have a unique way of knowing one another that you don’t really see in books. All I’m going to say is that it has to do with a phone and text. Sophia is a dance instructor working at her parent’s studio. She suffers a tragic loss that changes her world forever. Josh has been waiting for the woman of his dreams after seeing his family find there one true love and have their happily ever after but will he be able to make that happen with Sophia?

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[New Post] ARC Review: Sweet Boys Love Christmas by Micalea Smeltzer

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Title: Sweet Boys Love Christmas

Author: Micalea Smeltzer

Page count: 85

Published: December 5th, 2024

Publisher: Valentine PR

Genre: Christmas Novella

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 5/5

When my Christmas plans go up in flames the last thing I expect is Luke Covey to sweep in and save the day. Spending the holiday with him and his mom might make this my favorite Christmas I’ve ever had.

Too bad for me there’s one unexpected gift that’s going to last long past the holiday season, because ready or not Luke and I are going to be parents.

(This is a 20k+ word novella that will lead into Bertie and Luke’s full-length novel. It’s not necessary to read this before reading their novel but it is highly recommended)

Bertie is alone for Christmas and Luke doesn’t agree with that. Luke makes her feel welcome inviting her to spend Christmas with him instead of alone. They have a one-night stand, but it was never more, Luke told Bertie that he wanted more but she wasn’t ready. I felt for Berdie my heart ached for her, I just wanted to hug her. Luke is the sweetest golden retriever ever. His mom is also such a wonderful support. If Berdie didn’t fall in love with him, I sure did. With this being a novella and you have it end the way that you did with this one. I’m eager to read their full story.

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[New Post] ARC Review: Forgotten Desires by Corinne Michaels

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Title: Forgotten Desires

Author: Corinne Michaels

Page count: 396

Published: June 5th, 2024

Publisher: Valentine PR

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 5/5

He’s a billionaire in need of a wife …
And I’m his ex who can’t say no to him.

Ten years ago Carson Knight was my one great love, but he abandoned me without a trace.
Now he’s a billionaire single-dad in need of a temporary wife.
And he’s at my house on one knee with a proposal …
Marry him, so he’s more likely to win full custody of his daughter, keeping her safe from her unstable mother. In return, he’ll take care of the medical expenses for a surgery my father needs to survive.

Reluctantly, I agree to tie the knot, on one condition. Once those custody papers are signed, we go our separate ways. Because he’s even more gorgeous, charming, and sweeter than he was back then, and I don’t trust myself not to fall for my fake husband.

Especially when I hear him say “my wife.”

Or feel his hands on my skin. Taste his kiss or see the way he looks at me with those blue eyes and know that our carefully crafted rules will shatter.

Right alongside my heart.

Brynn and Crew have an amazing connection with meeting ten years ago while on vacation. When they meet again it was like no time had pasted, they were able to pick up where they had left. Crew and Brynn both need one another’s help for different reasons but in the end, they were able to find so much more then they had originally had thought. Crew, Layla and Brynn are the perfect trio to end the series. I’m excited to see what other books Michaels has in store.

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[New Post] ARC Review: Forever the Highlands by Samantha Young

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Title: Forever the Highlands

Author: Samantha Young

Page count: 382

Published: December 5th, 2024

Publisher: Valentine PR

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 5/5

He’s her brother’s best friend. She’s totally off-limits. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she’s the only one he wants at his side…

Fyfe Moray raised himself. His only real family is his best friend, Lewis Adair. For that reason, Lewis’s sister Eilidh is totally off-limits. Fyfe is in deep denial about their intense attraction. Thankfully, Eilidh is a famous actor living in London while he runs his cyber security company from the Highlands. They’re worlds apart. Until one day, Eilidh reaches out asking for a lifeline and Fyfe can’t bring himself to turn her away.

Acting isn’t what Eilidh Adair expected. As a kid, she wanted to be just like her famous uncles. But the double-edged sword of fame cuts deeper than expected. Afraid to admit she’s made a mistake, Eilidh is spiraling. The only person who knows the truth is Fyfe, but her childhood crush has developed into a love he won’t return. Yet when she comes home intent on starting over, Fyfe can’t seem to stay away. His confused feelings might just be the end of them. Until a woman from Fyfe’s past abandons the baby daughter he never knew he had.

Now a single father, Fyfe needs support. He just never expected Eilidh to be the one he needed most. Fyfe can’t believe how quickly he falls for his child and how rapidly his world view changes. He’s ready to admit the truth: he’s madly in love with his best friend’s sister. And Fyfe’s done wasting time.

But someone else believes Eilidh belongs to them. Someone who has been watching her far longer than she realizes. Just when she thinks she might have everything she wants, Eilidh finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a person intent on destroying everything she holds dear.

Fyfe and Eilidh have been long time friends living in a small town. Fyfe has had a hard childhood being from a broken home. He’s always had a crush on Eilidh, he doesn’t want to cross that line because of how much the Adair family has helped him. Eilidh ends her acting career and moves back home because all the fame isn’t all what she was expecting it to be. The relationship Eilidh and Fyfe have is a slow burn, when they finally decide to make a go for it it’s a roller coaster of raw emotions you can see how truly these two are meant to be.

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[New Post] ARC Book Reviews: Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov

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Title: Beating Heart

Author: Laura Pavlov

Page count: 354

Published: August 25th, 2024

Publisher: Valentine PR

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 5/5

A Small Town, Single Dad, Neighbors to Lovers, Standalone Romance from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Laura Pavlov.

From the moment my son came into the world—my life changed in the best way.
I’d found my purpose.
My reason.
My heart beats for this kid every damn day.
My company is thriving, and life is good.
But then Emerson Chadwick happened.
It must be the universe’s way of messing with me when I least expect it.
Our town’s new pediatrician is gorgeous and brilliant and—complicated.
I’m not looking for complications.
To make matters worse, my little boy is crazy about her, and now she’s moved in next door.
She’s everywhere I turn.
I can’t stay away no matter how hard I try.
But Emerson isn’t here to stay.
This is just a temporary stop for her.
And now my heart beats for her in a way I never expected.
Falling for the girl next door is a bad idea.
Loving her… well, that’s as easy as breathing.

Emerson is a new temporary pediatrician in town, she’s just been through so much that she wants to getaway. To do that she heads to Magnolia Falls. Nash has a construction business and is a single father to his adorable little boy Cutler who will have you smiling from ear to ear. Nash is dedicated to being the best father that he can be which is just swoon worthy. Cutler is Emerson’s new patient and Nash isn’t too happy with things when they change but what he doesn’t know is that Emerson is the one change that he was looking for. Emerson and Nash have a fantastic banter and chemistry that keep you glued to your kindle but more importantly they found a family in one another. I loved this one so freaking much. Its’s one of my favorites in the series thus far. I can’t wait to meet who’s next.

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