ONE FINE DAY's prologue draws the reader into the story
immediately. Abby Fine agreed to be a surrogate for her
childhood friend Jonah Rollins and his wife Veronica.
Complications with the pregnancy are discovered; the
Rollins' decide to walk away from their special needs
child. Abby is determined to Read more...
Dr. Garrett Gibson is devoted to her work and spends
evenings treating patients in a workhouse infirmary in
East London. She has a feeling that she's being watched
as she walks from the infirmary towards the main road.
Garrett is accosted by three drunken soldiers and she is
able Read more...
LUCKIEST COWBOY OF ALL is a wonderful second chance
romance for two couples. This is the first book that I
have read by author Carolyn Brown. I enjoyed the dual
romances, the close knit family and the small town
atmosphere.
Carolyn Brown's descriptive voice and her relatable
characters changed Read more...
Hadley Newhouse's story is featured in MARRY ME IN GOOD
HOPE. Hadley has had a significant role in each of the Good
Hope novels. Hadley started working at Ami Bloom's
bakery in Christmas At Good Hope Read more...
The Abbott bothers storyline continues in WHEN THE STARS
COME OUT book five of Laura Trentham's Cottonbloom
series. The compelling storyline and the unique characters
appealed to me and set this book apart from the others in Read more...
Samantha Chase has created the perfect friends-to-lovers
romance for fallen rock star Dylan Anders and
super-efficient public relations executive, Paige Walters.
At first glance—Dylan and Paige seem like an unlikely
couple. He's a jeans and t-shirt guy, and Paige is a
sweater, scarf and Read more...
The first chapter in THE ENGLISH WIFE draws the reader into
the story immediately. Bay Van Duyvil, the novel's hero, is
murdered and his wife, Annabelle is presumed dead. The
murders take place during a Twelfth Night masked ball at the
couple's home located on the banks of Read more...
Marie Harte's COLLISION COURSE is a fast-paced, sensuous
novel which features Joey Reeves, a shy florist and ladies'
man Lou Cortez. The chemistry between Joey and Lou was
apparent in the first few pages of the book and Marie
Harte's honest dialogue brings these engaging characters to Read more...
TRAITOR IN HER ARMS by Shana Galen is a perfect combination
of history, romance, and intrigue. The novel takes place in
France during the height of the French Revolution. Ms.
Galen's rich descriptive voice perfectly conveys the bloody
conflict between the aristocrats and the revolutionaries and
the overwhelming sense Read more...
MAP OF THE HEART by Susan Wiggs is an emotional, thoughtful
story about forgiveness, love and new beginnings. The dual
storyline enables the author to effortlessly blend Lisette
Galli's life in occupied France during World War II with
her granddaughter Camille Adam's life in Bethany Bay,
Delaware. The Read more...
In ONE MORE KISS, Samantha Chase presents a poignant,
passionate story of one man's triumph over personal and
professional disappointments. As a guitarist for the
legendary rock band Shaughnessy, Matt Read was used to
success, parties and lots of media attention. The band
members decided to take a break Read more...
Marie Harte's Zero to Sixty is the third book in her Body Shop
Bad Boys series and once again she delivers a steamy, s
sexy romance!
This novel features massage therapist Ivy Stephens and
mechanic Sam Hamilton Read more...
BE MINE IN GOOD HOPE by Cindy Kirk is the perfect winter
romance!
Kirk does a perfect job introducing the characters in
this well-paced, character driven novel. Marigold Bloom
arrives at her sister's New Year's Eve party where she
talks with a few friends. She senses that Read more...
Donna Alward's SOMEBODY LIKE YOU is a fabulous second
chance romance set in the small town of Darling, Vermont.
After an emotionally draining, awkward divorce, Laurel
Stone has returned home to Darling to heal. She has
purchased a garden center, joined the Chamber of Commerce
and has reconnected with Read more...
Candis Terry is one of my favorite authors. I love her
unique characters, their families and the small town
atmosphere she creates in each of her series. PERFECT FOR
YOU is Ms. Terry's new novel and it's a modern, fast-paced
twist on the office romance.
I loved Read more...
THE COWBOY'S RUNAWAY BRIDE by Nancy Thompson is a
fast-paced, opposites attract romance set in the small town
of Celebration, Texas. I love the Celebration series—the small
town atmosphere, sense of community and unique characters
appeal to me.
Lady Chelsea Ashford Alden has been betrayed by her Read more...
Katharine Ashe's THE EARL, is an elegantly written opposites
attract love story which features suspense, fabulous
dialogue, romance and history. I have been waiting for this
story for several years and I was not disappointed!
Lady Justice writes about social reform in her pamphlets. She
and Peregrine are fierce Read more...
Katharine Ashe is well-known for creating complex,
honorable heroes in her novels and pairing them with
forthright, educated heroines. She blends humor and romance
into each one of her stories.
In THE SCOUNDREL & I, I was drawn to the character
of Anthony Masinter as he was sincere in his Read more...
Musician Riley Shaughnessy is in a slump. His self-
confidence has taken a huge hit because he was unexpectedly
excluded from a rock and roll documentary. While his band
members are enjoying success in pursuing their solo
careers, Riley has writer's block. His management team is
pressuring him to Read more...
Julia Quinn creates wonderful characters—feisty,
independent heroines and honorable, intelligent heroes—and
the conversations between her characters is superb.
BECAUSE OF MISS BRIDGERTON has all of the elements in a
regency romance that I adore; fabulous main and secondary
characters, interesting plot, great dialogue and romance!
The Bridgerton and Read more...
Susan Gorman
Avid reader of contemporary and historical fiction.
Wife, mother and corgi owner .
I am really enjoying the book. Lilas has an interesting story and Is very strong willed and determined. How did you come up with the names for Angel and Lilas?
I read romance because I enjoy seeing how the characters meet--what attracts them to each other--the obstacles that they overcome during the story. I love history and I have learned quite a bit about the French revolution, Regency era and Edwardian era. I love the descriptions of the parties and the clothes....it's fun to read a book and escape from your own every day drama!