Posts tagged Romance
4 Star Book Review: Dreams of the Heart by Penny Zeller, Book Two in the Wyoming Sunrise Series

Romance & Faith · Marriage of Convenience · Heartwarming

Escape to the territory of  Poplar Springs, Wyoming where trouble is brewing and an unconventional marriage of convenience is the only way to protect a young woman from an abusive past. 

This sweet, tender new release by author Penny Zeller gave me a sense of nostalgia as a fictional work of art similar to beloved favorites I grew up reading by Janette Oke and Lauraine Snelling! With carefully-crafted characters, Zeller’s heart shines through in this delightful, heartfelt, wholesome romance full of rich, deep threads of Christian faith.

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Book Review: Pretty Little Pieces by Carmen Schoeber, A Contemporary Romance Novel

Contemporary · Romantic · Life Changing

Pretty Little Pieces by Carmen Schoeber

A Heartwarming Story of Losing It All, Only To Find Love, Faith and Hope Along the Way. With lovable characters, small-town vibes and a fun “Fixer Upper” premise, I found this novel to be well paced with a great balance of faith, romance and entertainment. Carmen Schoeber delivers a novel that clean, Christian fiction readers are sure to enjoy!

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A Mini Book Review of Easy Does It by Brooke St. James | A Vintage 1960's Novel About Young Love and Perserverance

ROMANCE

Step back in time to the late 1960’s and the Strand in Galveston, TX where young love blossoms between Tess, an aspiring artist and “Easy” Billy Castro, a rising professional boxer.

Author Brooke St. James welcomes readers into a new series with this first installment of the Bank Street Stories, a multi-generational romance series. Readers are transported into the vintage days of time gone by in this clean, sweet romantic story about young love, overcoming and persevering.

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A Book Review of The Do-Over by Bethany Turner, a romantic comedy

ROMANTIC Comedy

A Brand New RomCom from the Queen of Wit!

Bethany Turner returns with The Do-Over, her newest romantic comedy release. Known for her pop culture references and humor, Bethany Turner writes fantastic inner dialogue in my opinion and that is ultimately what keeps me coming back to her novels.

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A Mini Review of Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson, a contemporary romance novel

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Delightfully clever - wholesome romance, amusing predicaments and a bit of mystery!

Meet Me In the Margins offers book lovers of all kinds an insightful, often humorous, taste of the publishing world and what happens behind the scenes at a publishing house. My book-loving heart found the setting of a small publisher and the unique exchange of secret notes in the margins of a manuscript to build a love story both brilliant and clever.

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Mini Review of The Buy-In by Emma St. Clair, a romantic comedy novel

ROMANTIC COMEDY

The perfect combination of spark and sizzle… The Buy-In was hilarious, heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable!

Emma St. Clair kept me laughing, quite literally, out loud with her characters’ antics and the witty, dramatic scenes that unfolded in this second-chance-at-love, marriage-of-convenience mashup. With down-to-earth characters who were relatable and adorable, this romcom with small town vibes completely won me over.

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As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin, A Historical Fiction Romance from the Great War Era

HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Heart-warming, intriguing and absolutely delightful… My favorite historical fiction novel of 2021!

As Dawn Breaks takes readers on a riveting journey into the world of the “Glycerin Girls”, brave young women working in the munition factories of England and Scotland during the Great War. Kate Breslin has created an incredible story that is rich in historic detail while delivering memorable characters and a suspenseful read full of family, romance and courage!

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Woman in Shadow by Carrie Stuart Parks | A Book Review of a Thrilling Suspense Novel

A THRILLING SUSPENSE NOVEL

Former forensic artist, Carrie Stuart Parks, is back with another gripping novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Woman in Shadow spares no expense for the sake of mystery with this fast-paced thriller set in the rural mountains on Idaho. As one woman seeks to remain hidden, a chilling set of events at the ranch where she is staying forces her into action. A definite page turner that will keep readers engrossed until the very end!

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I Hated You First by Rachel John | A Mini Review of a Romantic Comedy Novel

FUN AND FLIRTY

If you’re looking for the perfect summer romance - look no further!

In her newest release, I Hated You First, Rachel John delivers a hilarious story of falling in love, then hiding that romance while navigating the challenges of working in a family-owned business and family meddling in YOUR business! I laughed out loud through this page turner that’s much more than just a romantic comedy… It’s a must read for 2021!

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Let It Be Me by Becky Wade | A Mini Review of a Contemporary Romance Novel

A Sweet, Tender Romance

Let It Be Me will absolutely, positively tug on your heartstrings! Becky Wade delivers a multi-layered story of faith, family and romance that is both beautiful and entertaining.

From the direct, matter-of-fact conversation between Sebastian and Leah, to the underlying thread of learning to relinquish our own human-based desire for control to a God who has much bigger plans for our lives, Wade unfolded a story that was very much enjoyed from cover to cover.

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Plot Twist by Bethany Turner | A Mini Review of a Romantic Comedy Novel

MEET CUTE IN HOLLYWOOD!

Prepare to laugh out loud, cry and sigh over the irony of this brand new romantic comedy novel, Plot Twist, by Bethany Turner. It is simply brilliant!

Bethany is a genius at storytelling with her creative use of thematic elements, her lovable characters, and her “plot twists” that keep readers thoroughly engrossed in her hilarious, spellbinding rom-coms! A definite must-read for 2021!

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