AUTHOR: Elle Mariah GENRE: Rural Romance PAGES: 582 RELEASED: 16 April 2024 SERIES: Wattle Creek #1 SYNOPSIS: In the heart of Wattle Creek, New South Wales, Xavier Mitchell shoulders the weight of generational expectations on his sturdy farmer's shoulders. As the gruff guardian of the Mitchell family farm, he's dedicated his life to the fields, dutifully sticking to tradition while suppressing his own desires. Known as the town's stoic figure, Xavier's world takes an unexpected turn when Isla Thompson, a vivacious veterinarian, re enters his life after years apart. The once-quiet landscape of Xavier's existence is disrupted as he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the fiery allure of Isla, a woman who challenges the very foundations of his structured reality. In pursuit of her dreams, Isla Thompson escaped the confines of small-town life, earning her place as a successful veterinarian in the city. Fresh from the embers of a failed relationship and haunted by the shadow of her estranged father, Isla returns to Wattle Creek, seeking new beginnings as she embarks on a journey for her career. An unforeseen encounter with Xavier Mitchell, a man from her chaotic past, thrusts her back into a world she thought she had left behind. As Xavier's charm threatens to unravel the fabric of Isla's newfound life, she battles with the unexpected emotions resurfacing from their shared history. In this quiet town of Wattle Creek, Xavier and Isla must navigate the complications of their intertwined lives. Can they rewrite the narrative of their history, or will the echoes of the past dictate the future of their newfound connection? Step into the fields of passion and surrender to the enchanting dance of love in this poignant tale of rediscovery, second chances, and the enduring power of desire. AUTHOR: Philippa Young GENRE: Romance PAGES: 302 RELEASED: 2 May 2024 SERIES: Below Deck #2 SYNOPSIS: When health-and-fitness influencer Gemma Harvey’s dream of being selected for a reality TV dating show turns into a nightmare, she sets sail on a cruise ship with a whole new identity, ready to spend the next six months working with her brother, out of the public eye. But Gemma’s plan to lie low goes awry when cheeky American Tom Parks – her brother’s girlfriend’s best friend (it’s complicated) – gives her a night she’ll never forget, and suddenly the last thing she wants is to be invisible. Tom’s struggling to maintain his social media presence onboard the ship following the success of a viral stand-up comedy clip, until he meets "Megan" – the one woman he doesn’t know yet he can’t have – who could be the key to his success…as long as her brother never finds out their little secret. This book was kindly sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own. AUTHOR: Emma Hart GENRE: Romance PAGES: 363 RELEASED: 17 April 2024 SERIES: Aristoverse SYNOPSIS: Current life hand in my resignation and get out from under the thumb of my cold, demanding boss that I’ve not-so-lovingly nicknamed The Bastard. After a month of trying and failing to get the infuriating man to accept it, his grandfather offers me the chance I’ve been waiting go on a trip up north for six weeks for a project that will solidify my boss’ position as the company Vice-President, and he’ll personally see to it that my resignation is processed on our return. The catch? I have to live with him for those six weeks. That’s exactly how I acquire a rich, handsome roommate who doesn’t seem to know what a shirt is, can’t operate a washing machine, and might actually set the kitchen on fire. They’re all sides of Theodore Black I’ve never seen before, but I still don’t know if I want to kick him or kiss him. Until I accidentally walk in on him doing some self-care in the shower. And maybe… the office isn’t the only place he’s the boss. This book was kindly sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own. AUTHOR: Lyla Sage GENRE: Romance PAGES: 320 RELEASED: 5 March 2024 SERIES: Rebel Blue Ranch #2 SYNOPSIS: She’s the city girl who refuses to be saddled with a man. He’s the cowboy who wants her anyway. The last thing Ada Hart needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from her rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than ever before. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career. When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she’ll never see him again . . . except it turns out he’s her new boss. Weston Ryder is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. He feels like he hit the jackpot. It’s too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him outside of work. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can’t stop thinking about her. Even though walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Ada’s walls are firmly in place. Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love? AUTHOR: Liz Willow GENRE: Romance PAGES: 61 RELEASED: 6 February 2024 SYNOPSIS: A broken heart, a new beginning, and a second chance at love. Two years. Two years since Darren ripped my heart out and left me for dust. Life finally hummed with joy again, career booming, finances stable. Then BAM! There he was, a ghost from a past I thought I'd buried. Second chance? Or just tempting another heartbreak? One wrong move, and I'm back at square one. But what if it's not a disaster waiting to happen? What if it's the happy ending I've always dreamed of? This book was kindly sent to me by Reedsy Discovery in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own. AUTHOR: Ava Wakefield GENRE: Romance PAGES: 214 RELEASED: 17 April 2024 SERIES: Sugar Plum #2 SYNOPSIS: In the face of betrayal, I'm back in Sugar Plum just in time for my high school reunion. And my childhood crush is the silver fox who only gets better with age. Henry Carter is a tall drink of water on a hot summer day. He's the kind of guy any woman would be lucky to have by her side. But as my luck would have it, he's never seen me as more than a friend. What's even worse is that now his daughter wants to hire me to be his matchmaker. It's bad enough that I'm hiding a scandal the size of a Dallas skyscraper. But when things go haywire the night of our reunion, hopes of a second chance fizzle out faster than a sparkler on the Fourth of July. Because if there's one thing that's true about a small-town rumor mill. It's that no secrets are safe when the gossip is this juicy. This book was kindly sent to me by BookSprout in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own. AUTHOR: Kate Lauren GENRE: Sports Romance PAGES: 280 RELEASED: 1 April 2024 SERIES: Crawfield Football Club #1 SYNOPSIS: Sometimes, the smallest things in life can take up the most room in your heart… Warren Park Society called him “the underdog” until he became one of the most sought-after athletes in the country. At the time, Warren Park was well on his way to becoming the future of English football—but after a career-ending injury cut his dreams short, the only thing people call him now is “Coach.” Never in a million years did Warren think that standing on the sidelines could fulfill a part of himself that longed to be back on the pitch. That changed after he acquired the Head Coach role at Crawfield Football Club—a small, poor-performing team located south of London. Crawfield FC is Warren’s second chance, a fresh start, and under no circumstances will he allow anything to get in the way of that. Not money, not status, not greed and especially not…love. Delaney Matthews She’s a socialite with a life of luxury and following to match, but after the passing of her beloved Gramps—the only person who truly understood her, Delaney realizes that the richness of life can’t be defined by the swipe of a card. In the aftermath of Gramps’ passing, the Matthews family discovers that amongst one of his many assets is Crawfield FC—the English football club he devoted his life to. Seeing the team as of no value, her parents decide that selling it for quick cash is the only way to proceed. But letting go of Crawfield FC would mean letting go of the final piece that ties her to Gramps; a sacrifice Delaney’s unwilling to make. With three months to turn the team’s fate around, Delaney’s met with her biggest challenge yet. Not a new country, not a new job, but a grumpy football coach who proves that in order to play the game, she’ll have to play by his rules. AUTHOR: Lyla Sage GENRE: Romance PAGES: 356 RELEASED: 6 June 2023 SERIES: Rebel Blue Ranch #1 SYNOPSIS: She’s off-limits, but he’s never been good at following the rules. For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape. Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He’s also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy’s older brother’s best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It’s been years since he’s seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her. Emmy’s got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend’s younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames? AUTHOR: Abi Sabina GENRE: Romance PAGES: 310 RELEASED: 1 March 2024 SERIES: It’s Amor #2 SYNOPSIS: Ryan needs a nanny for his daughter, and I need a job. So I do my best to convince him I’m exactly what he’s looking for. It’s a win-win. The only problem? I may have a tiny crush on the hottie single dad. Not that he would ever see me like that—he’s grumpy, and well…I’m not. We’re complete opposites in every way. Not to mention that he only smiles for his daughter, leaving me on the receiving end of his sighs. Little by little, he starts to let his guard down, though. Turns out, the grump has a heart of gold. But falling for him might just break mine. AUTHOR: Anna Pierson GENRE: Romance PAGES: 370 RELEASED: 29 February 2024 SYNOPSIS: My much older boss is my one-night stand... and my father’s best friend! This new job was meant to be my fresh start, but the last thing I thought was that my fling would be my new boss. He keeps trying to push me away, saying he’s too old, I’m too young, and he can’t betray my father. But despite his excuses, I’m drawn to his sinful good looks and his innate goodness. He can try and deny it all he wants, but I know he wants me too. Well, forbidden or not, we keep coming together, both desperate to resolve this burning passion between us. All that does is make it worse. The more he fights me, the more I want him. But the truth is I’m terrified. Terrified that it would come down to a choice of him choosing my father over me. This book was kindly sent to me by Reedsy Discovery in exchange for an honest review.
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