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Three Girls Gone- Carolyn Arnold Three Girls Gone by Carolyn Arnold is the fourteenth book in the Detective Amanda Steele series. This time, Amanda and her partner Trent are called to investigate the murder of six-year-old Hailey Tanner. However, as the case unfolds, Amanda realizes it closely mirrors a cold case once led by her former boss. As a result, she must race against time to stop another tragedy in this gripping and emotional police procedural, perfect for fans of crime thrillers and strong female detectives. Three Girls Gone is the fourteenth book in the Detective Amanda Steele series, and Carolyn Arnold once again delivers a gripping and emotionally charged police procedural.

Three Girls Gone by Carolyn Arnold is the fourteenth book in the Detective Amanda Steele series. This time, Amanda and her partner Trent are called to investigate the murder of six-year-old Hailey Tanner. However, as the case unfolds, Amanda realizes it closely mirrors a cold case once led by her…

Last Chance Seduction: Carrie Ann Ryan Carrie Ann Ryan takes her readers back to the Montgomery Ink world with Last Chance Seduction. This is the ninth book in her Montgomery Ink Legacy series. In this installment she created a steamy and heartfelt romance served up with a side of suspense. It perfectly captures passion. vulnerability and second chances. Readers who have been following the Montgomery Ink Legacy series will recognize Mercy and Lexington from earlier books. New readers can jump right into Last Chance Seduction and enjoy it as a standalone. Two years ago, Mercy faced back-to-back heartbreaks that left deep scars.

Back in the Montgomery Ink world! ✨ Last Chance Seduction is a swoon-worthy story of love, friendship, and second chances.

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The Last Haunting : Dawn Merriman The Last Haunting is the seventh and final installment in Dawn Merriman's Rylan Flynn series. As with many beloved series, its ending feels bittersweet. From the first book to the last, Merriman delivered stories that were gripping, mysterious, suspenseful, and rich with paranormal intrigue. If you’ve been following my reviews of the series, you’ll know that Rylan has the rare ability to see and speak with ghosts. Throughout the books, she has lived with the constant presence of her mother’s spirit—her mother having been brutally murdered. In this final installment, Rylan faces her most difficult choice yet: uncovering her mother’s killer or allowing her mother’s spirit to remain in the earthly realm.

👻✨ Ghosts, mysteries, and love—Rylan’s journey ends perfectly in The Last Haunting! #Bookstagram #Paranormal

A Family Betrayal: Emma Tallon I went into A Family Betrayal with high expectations, and Emma Tallon did not disappoint. She delivers a gripping crime thriller that pulls readers right into the intricate dynamics of the Capello crime family. A Family Betrayal is the first book in Emma Tallon’s Capello Family series, and it sets the stage for a gripping saga. With this strong opener, the series is off to a fantastic start. If you decide to pick it up—and I highly recommend that you do—prepare yourself for a fast-paced tale filled with twists, tension, and complex characters you’ll either root for or despise.

Power. Loyalty. Survival. In the Capello world, family can be your greatest strength—or your deadliest enemy. 🖤

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Bloodlust Shadows: Luanne Bennett I picked up Bloodlust Shadows expecting suspense, mystery, humor, and a reunion with characters I’ve truly come to love. And it delivered on every count—reminding me exactly why the Charley Underwood series has become one of my favorites. Bloodlust Shadows continues the Charley Underwood series, and slipping into this book felt like sliding into a familiar booth at my favorite hangout—comfortable, exciting, and full of energy. The atmosphere carried the same charm I’ve come to love from the earlier books, with sharp, witty banter and characters who feel like old friends.

✨ Bloodlust Shadows gave me everything I wanted—suspense, mystery, humor, and a reunion with characters I love. Charley’s powers are growing, the stakes are higher than ever, and the mix of snark, small-town drama, and supernatural danger kept me hooked. Another fantastic installment in the Charley…

He Falls First: Jill Shalvis He Falls First by Jill Shalvis kicks off the new Colburn Brothers series. The story follows Ryder, the eldest Colburn brother, and Penny—the woman who unexpectedly steals his heart. Set in a tiny California town, He Falls First delivers a heartwarming and swoon-worthy romance. From the moment Ryder meets Penny, he feels instantly drawn to her. He recognizes a kindred spirit, as they both carry hurt from their pasts. Neither stands ready for a relationship, but the attraction between them burns hot and undeniable. Despite his fear, Ryder dives in carefully, giving Penny time to heal and learn to trust again.

Ryder and Penny steal the show in He Falls First by Jill Shalvis! 💕 Both carry past hurts, but their chemistry ignites instantly. Ryder’s protective nature meets Penny’s strength and resilience in a small-town romance full of family, laughter, and swoon-worthy moments. I can’t wait to read the next…

Flirting with Trouble: Melissa Foster Melissa Foster does it again. In Flirting with Trouble, she delivers a heartfelt and swoon-worthy romance set against the charming backdrop of Silver Island. With lovable characters, sizzling chemistry, and an emotional journey that tugs at the heart. This is an engrossing and delightful tale that will keep you entertained from start to finish.     I knew Flirting with Trouble would hit differently from Melissa Foster’s previous books. Having met Victoria Braden before, I suspected Wells Silver would have his work cut out for him breaking through the walls of grief surrounding her heart.

✨ Melissa Foster does it again with Flirting with Trouble! ✨

Set against the charming backdrop of Silver Island, this heartfelt and steamy romance had me hooked from start to finish. Wells Silver stole my heart with his charm and unexpected depth, while Victoria’s journey from grief to healing…

Endlessly Yours: Carrie Ann Ryan Endlessly Yours is one of those stories that will take the reader on an emotional roller coaster ride. It will own your heart, and the characters will stay etched in your memory long after turning the last page. Carrie Ann Ryan has done it again. In Endlessly Yours, she delivers another emotional, heartfelt story in the Wilder Brothers series. This time, we get a guarded hero learning to open his heart to love again, and a heroine who balances strength with vulnerability.  Brooks Wilder is still reeling from the loss of his wife and the deathbed promise he made—a promise he never truly intended to keep.

This story gave me all the feels. It’s emotional, raw, and so full of heart.

Brooks is a guarded widower. Rory is suddenly a guardian to her nieces. Neither expected a second chance—but love had other plans.

Their slow-burn romance is filled with tenderness, healing, and quiet strength. If you…

Forgotten Dreams – Natasha Madison Forgotten Dreams, the fifth and final book in Natasha Madison's Dream series delivered a beautiful story about discovering one’s roots, wrapped in themes of healing, love, and trust. Madison outdid herself with this installment, blending heartfelt emotion with just the right amount of suspense to keep readers fully engaged. Meet Sierra and Caleb. On her 25th birthday, Sierra’s world gets turned upside down when she discovers a heartbreaking secret—she’s adopted. That one moment changes everything. It sent her on a journey to Montgavin where she was left at a fire station as a baby.

Forgotten Dreams, the fifth and final book in Natasha Madison's Dream series delivered a beautiful story about discovering one’s roots, wrapped in themes of healing, love, and trust. Madison outdid herself with this installment, blending heartfelt emotion with just the right amount of suspense to…

Cold Truth – Toni Anderson

Toni Anderson delivers another heart-pounding romantic suspense in Cold Truth, the latest installment in her Cold Justice: Most Wanted series. What starts out as a fake relationship formed under extreme, life-threatening circumstances slowly unravels into a deeply…

The Love Fix by Jill Shalvis gave me all the feels 💕
Think small-town charm, laugh-out-loud moments, emotional twists, and a romance you’ll totally root for.
If you love heartfelt stories with heat, humor, and a ridiculously cute dog—this one's for you. 🐶💌
#RomanceReads #JillShalvis #TheLoveFix…

The Expat Affair: Kimberley Belle The Expat Affair by Kimberly Belle plunges readers into the glittering yet perilous world of Amsterdam’s diamond trade, where wealth and power hide a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but for Rayna Dumont, they bring nothing but trouble. Fresh from a rough divorce, she arrives in Amsterdam looking for a fresh start.

Glamour, betrayal, and murder in the heart of Amsterdam’s diamond world.
Wealth and power can hide deadly secrets… and someone’s about to pay the price.

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The Winter of My Love by J L Lora In The Winter of My Love, (book 2 in A Love for all Seasons) J. L. Lora takes readers on a journey as two strangers’ lives collide and change forever. One is determined to become a dad, the other wants nothing to do with motherhood—but a medical mix-up turns everything upside down. Prepare for an emotional ride where grief, hope, and love become unlikely travel companions.

A romance that starts with a twist and ends with all the feels. Grief, hope, love, and a connection neither saw coming. The Winter of My Love by J. L. Lora is an emotional ride you don’t want to miss

#thewinterofmylove #contemporaryromance #aloveforallseasons

An Unexpected Everything: Carrie Ann Ryan An Unexpected Everything is the second installment in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Cage Family series. This time, she delivers a swoony second-chance romance with a single dad twist. A story full of emotion, heat, and the promise of a happily ever after. Eight years ago, Weston Caldwell broke Isabella Cage Dixon’s heart. Since then, she’s built her life around family and responsibility, leaving no space for love or second chances.

An Unexpected Everything is the second installment in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Cage Family series. This time, she delivers a swoony second-chance romance with a single dad twist. A story full of emotion, heat, and the promise of a happily ever after.

Eight years ago, Weston Caldwell broke Isabella Cage…

Blog Tour: The Expat Affair by Kimberley Belle EXCERPT                               Part One “A diamond is forever.” —Francis Gerety of N.W. Ayer & Son for De Beers RAYNA My eyes snap open on a jolt, and I blink into a room that’s as dark as a cave. For the first few blissful seconds, my body relaxes into a scene that feels all too familiar. The spicy scent of male on thousand-count sheets.

Blog Tour: The Expat Affair by Kimberley Belle

EXCERPT                               Part One “A diamond is forever.” —Francis Gerety of N.W. Ayer & Son for De Beers RAYNA My eyes snap open on a jolt, and I blink into a room that’s as dark as a cave. For the first few blissful seconds, my body…

When Hearts Remember: Victoria Lum When Hearts Remember" is my first read from Victoria Lum, and I can’t help but wonder—why am I only now discovering her work? Although it’s the sixth book in a series, it stands strong on its own. Still, it left me eager to dive into previous books from the series. When Hearts Remember introduces Ethan and Alexis, whose love story began with letters and grew into something neither expected…

When Hearts Remember introduces Ethan and Alexis, whose love story began with letters and grew into something neither expected.

Ethan, a college intern weighed down by family expectations, never imagined falling for a pen pal. Alexis, bright and bold, was preparing for college when their weekly…

Save Her Life: Carolyn Arnold Save Her Life kicks off Carolyn Arnold’s brand-new series featuring Sandra Vos, an FBI negotiator and single mom. In this installment, Sandra, faces her toughest assignment, negotiating for the life of her child. From page one, this gripping thriller doesn’t let go. Sandra Vos, a top FBI negotiator and single mom, takes the lead in Carolyn Arnold’s newest series. A hostage crisis forces Sandra to choose between duty and family.

Save Her Life kicks off Carolyn Arnold’s brand-new series featuring Sandra Vos, an FBI negotiator and single mom. In this installment, Sandra, faces her toughest assignment, negotiating for the life of her child.

#saveherlife #sandravoss #fbi #carolynarnold #crimefiction

The Summer I Loved You: J L Lora What happens when your past and present collide, bringing with it long-buried secrets, heartbreak, and an unexpected second chance at love? In The Summer I Loved You, the first installment in A Love for All Seasons series, J.L. Lora delivers an emotionally gripping romance filled with heart, heat, and powerful revelations. The Summer, I Loved You introduces Cameron Blake and Adrianna Arenas in a powerful story of second chances, secrets, and unexpected truths.

What happens when your past and present collide, bringing with it long-buried secrets, heartbreak, and an unexpected second chance at love? In The Summer I Loved You, the first installment in A Love for All Seasons series, J.L. Lora delivers an emotionally gripping romance filled with heart, heat,…

Bracing the Storm: J C Reed Bracing the Storm by J.C. Reed transports readers into a fiery tale of opposites attract. The story offers the perfect blend of humour, sizzling chemistry, and the enemies-to-lovers trope. Prepare for a thrilling emotional ride that’s as stormy as it is satisfying and engaging. Imagine inheriting a mansion in Ireland. At first glance, it seems like a dream come true. However, for Lori, the heroine in…

“Sparks fly and walls crumble in Bracing the Storm — a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with sharp banter, brooding charm, and a cliffhanger that hits hard.
Fierce, funny, and utterly addictive!”

#EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurn #RomanceReads #IrishRomance #BookLovers #Cliffhanger #Bookstagram…

Stolen Dreams: Natasha Madison Stolen Dreams is the fourth book in Natasha Madison’s Dream series and perfect for readers who love emotionally charged stories with a small-town vibe. Stolen Dreams introduces Lilah, a woman shaped by trauma she endured at a young age. Quiet, strong, and guarded, she finds solace working at Mustang Creek Ranch, a place that offers the stability and healing. But peace doesn’t last forever.

Stolen Dreams delivers a sweet, emotional slow-burn romance. It’s a story about healing, learning to trust, and finding love in unexpected places. If you’re a fan of small-town romances with a touch of suspense and those irresistible grumpy/sunshine couples, Stolen Dreams is the perfect addition to…

One Timer with a Wingman: R. C Stephens One Timer with a Wingman is another escapist delight in the Riverside U series—where reckless a decision led to an unforgettable love story. Briar Halle never imagined her junior year would involve juggling gymnastics, college stress, and an unplanned pregnancy. But life has a way of throwing curveballs—especially when campus heartbreaker Aaron Murray crashes her Christmas vacation. Briar thought her junior year would be all about gymnastics and chasing her Olympic dreams—not dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

One Timer with a Wingman is another escapist delight in the Riverside U series—where reckless a decision led to an unforgettable love story. Briar Halle never imagined her junior year would involve juggling gymnastics, college stress, and an unplanned pregnancy. But life has a way of throwing…

The Burning Soul: Dawn Merriman   The Burning Soul is the sixth book in the Ryan Flynn series. In this installment Merriman delivers an engrossing and mysterious tale that keep readers hooked from start to finish. Once against ghost hunter, Ryan Flynn is called upon to use her skills to solve a murder, clear her friend's name while helping a few spirits to cross over. In this installment Rylan witnesses the ghost of a young woman outside of a burning house.

The Burning Soul: Dawn Merriman

  The Burning Soul is the sixth book in the Ryan Flynn series. In this installment Merriman delivers an engrossing and mysterious tale that keep readers hooked from start to finish. Once against ghost hunter, Ryan Flynn is called upon to use her skills to solve a…

Love, Lies and Whiskey: Melissa Foster In Love, Lies and Whiskey, Melissa Foster delivers to her readers and emotionally driven small town romance.  One where the hero and heroine gets a second chance at love. Love, Lies and Whiskey is the fifth book in The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch. This installment gives us Seely "Doc" Whiskey and Juliette Chambers story. Doc and Juliette became romantically involved in their teen years.

In Love, Lies and Whiskey, Melissa Foster delivers to her readers and emotionally driven small town romance.  One where the hero and heroine gets a second chance at love.

#loveliesandwhiskey #thewhiskeysdarkknightsatredemptionranch #romance #smalltown

The Day She Died: Shannon Hollinger The Day She Died by Shannon Hollinger is the fifth book in the Chief Maggie Riley series. Cold case and a current murder investigation raised many questions for Maggie.  Despite the stress of her upcoming nuptials, Maggie sets out with determination to find answers and catch a killer.     Secrets, lies and Deceit drives the plot of The Day She Died.

The Day She Died by Shannon Hollinger is the fifth book in the Chief Maggie Riley series. Cold case and a current murder investigation raised many questions for Maggie.  Despite the stress of her upcoming nuptials, Maggie sets out with determination to find answers and catch a killer.

The…

Accidentally Forever: Carrie Ann Ryan Accidentally Forever is book 8 in Carrie Ann Ryan's Montgomery Ink Legacy series. In this installment Ryan created a story aimed at readers seeking an emotionally charged romance. This installment centers around a forbidden romance, alpha hero, family dynamics and lifelong friendships.   While this is the eighth installment in the series, this is the second book I am reading. Despite starting in the middle of the series it was not difficult to follow.

Accidentally Forever: Carrie Ann Ryan

Accidentally Forever is book 8 in Carrie Ann Ryan's Montgomery Ink Legacy series. In this installment Ryan created a story aimed at readers seeking an emotionally charged romance. This installment centers around a forbidden romance, alpha hero, family dynamics…

Enchantra: Kaylie Smith Enchantra by Kaylie Smith will fuel your desire for a dark romantasy. One which features complex relationships intriguing and complicated puzzles coupled with the enemies to lover's trope. Prepare for a hazardous journey into the supernatural world where survival is the ultimate goal. Enchantra is the second book on Kaylie Smith's Wicked Games series. Wow! What a sequel? After my experience with Phantasma I had high hopes for Enchantra, and she did not disappoint.

Enchantra: Kaylie Smith

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith will fuel your desire for a dark romantasy. One which features complex relationships intriguing and complicated puzzles coupled with the enemies to lover's trope. Prepare for a hazardous journey into the supernatural world where survival is the…

Blog Tour: The Spring In My Heart

You won't want to miss the newest steamy standalone romance in the Love for All Seasons series. In the Spring in My Heart by J.L. Lora, Lux and Oliver navigate the delicate balance of trust and vulnerability. Just when it seems they’re overcoming their complicated…

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Phantasma by Kaylie Smith will immerse readers in a dark fantasy world. A world that is atmospheric and gothic and that forces one into high stake game of survival. A game where one needs to stay alive and most of all do not fall in love. Phantasma is a game with two outcomes, survival or death. A game that takes place in a haunted mansion and uses your greatest fear against you. 

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith will immerse readers in a dark fantasy world. A world that is atmospheric and gothic and that forces one into high stake game of survival. A game where one needs to stay alive and most of all do not fall in love.

#phantasma #wickedgames #romance #fantasy

Her Last Cry: Pamela Fagan Hutchins Her Last Cry is an ideal story for readers who enjoy an edge-of-your-seat, hard-hitting, complex mystery. This is the third book in the Detective Delaney Pace series which has become a favorite of mine. Hutchins takes her readers on a chilling and twisted journey that keeps them guessing until the final page. Reeling from the events of their previous case Delaney and Leo desired some downtime.

Her Last Cry is an ideal story for readers who enjoy an edge-of-your-seat, hard-hitting, complex mystery. This is the third book in the Detective Delaney Pace series which has become a favorite of mine. Hutchins takes her readers on a chilling and twisted journey that keeps them guessing until the…

Hitting It: Kathy Lyons Hitting It is a lighthearted romance featuring a baseball player and an aspiring journalist. The story in this installment of the Locker Room Diaries is suitable for fans of sports romance. In Hitting It, readers meet Rob Lee and Heidi Wong. Rob and Heidi's paths crossed at spring break. Heidi, at the behest of her best friend, entered a wet T-shirt contest where she caught Rob's eye.

Hitting It: Kathy Lyons

Hitting It is a lighthearted romance featuring a baseball player and an aspiring journalist. The story in this installment of the Locker Room Diaries is suitable for fans of sports romance. In Hitting It, readers meet Rob Lee and Heidi Wong. Rob and Heidi's paths crossed at…