AUTHOR: Jenny Holiday GENRE: Romance PAGES: 371 RELEASED: 30 January 2024 SYNOPSIS: The fake Canadian boyfriend. It's a thing. The get out of jail free card for all kinds of sticky social situations. “I can't go to prom; I'm going to be out of town visiting my boyfriend in Canada.” It's all over pop culture. But Aurora Evans did it first. Once upon a time she met a teenage hockey player at the Mall of America. He was from Canada. He was a boy. She may have fudged the “friend” part a little, but it wasn't like she was ever going to see him again. It wasn't like she hurt anyone. Until she did—years later—on both counts. When pro hockey player and recent widower Mike Martin walks into the dance studio where Aurora Evans teaches, he's feeling overwhelmed with the fact that his wife may not have been exactly who he thought she was and the logistics of going back to work. As one of the few people his angry, heartbroken daughter connects with, Aurora agrees to be a pseudo nanny to help him navigate the upcoming school year and hockey season. To his surprise, she turns out to be the perfect balm for him as well. Aurora gets him. The real him underneath his pro jersey. And yet, he still finds himself holding back, unable to fully trust again—especially when he finds out the secret Aurora’s been hiding from him. AUTHOR: Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej & Anna Katz GENRE: Non Fiction PAGES: 234 RELEASED: 6 September 2022 SYNOPSIS: Hey there, demons! BuzzFeed Unsolved Supernatural has entertained viewers over the course of seven spooky seasons, covering the supernatural and otherworldly spirits, to ghosts, ghouls, unexplained paranormal activity, and everything in between. In their thrilling debut book, cohosts Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara (lovingly known as the “ghoul boys” to fans) deep-dive into dozens of haunted locations around the USA and a few abroad, including subjects from some of their most favorite and talked about episodes, as well as brand-new locations not previously seen before on their show. As they explore the history behind haunted houses, creepy graveyards, former insane asylums, abandoned buildings, and horrifying hotels, Shane and Ryan use their trademark wit and humor to dissect each terrifying tale with their most hilarious highlights and biting commentary. So hold on to your hell-bound soul, boys and ghouls—it’s about to get demonic up in here. AUTHOR: Stella Quinn GENRE: Rural Romance PAGES: 443 RELEASED: 6 July 2022 SERIES: Northern Rivers #1 SYNOPSIS: They say change is as good as a holiday. Joey Miles is hoping so after leaving the city behind, his stockbroking career in flames, to embrace a brand-new challenge: farming. But while returning to his hometown somehow feels right, he's got a long way to go to get back on his feet financially and the last thing he needs is the townsfolk meddling in his love life (or lack thereof). To the townsfolk of Clarence, Joey has always been the ultimate tragic romantic hero - and it's time this hero had a happy ever after... But Kirsty Fox is only in Clarence to dig up information about a World War II figure from her family's past - she has no intention of sticking around and finding out if Joey is as adorable as he seems. Kirsty doesn't stick around. Ever. But when the locals of Clarence spy the chemistry between these two, a secret item gets added to the agenda of the next town committee meeting: matchmaking. This warm-hearted community will pull every trick in the book to show Joey and Kristy everything they've unwittingly been searching for is right under their noses... What could possibly go wrong? AUTHOR: Ava Wakefield GENRE: Romance PAGES: 245 RELEASED: 17 January 2024 SERIES: Sugar Plum #1 SYNOPSIS: Being a single dad, I should know better than to fall for the boss' daughter. Especially when our relationship starts off pricklier than a cactus. They say no one’s seen or heard from Gemma Carter since she left for the big city eight years ago. But with her memories gone, now she’s back at the family ranch, And I’m the poor sap tasked with teaching her how to ride again. Avoiding her after the boss says she's off-limits is easier said than done. She has so many unanswered questions. And the more I get to know her, The more I want to protect her from a world she doesn't understand and can't remember. Sure... It doesn't hurt that she's the only woman in town not afraid to talk back, either. It's all I can do not to kiss her smart mouth every time she moves it. And when I finally do, Our relationship goes from strangers to enemies to forbidden lovers faster than the wind blows in Lubbock. Until a stranger rolls into town, and Gemma's forgotten memories come unraveled like a tumbleweed in a dust bowl. I guess the only question now is... When we're both born to run, who's going to fly the coop first? AUTHOR: Shirley Penick GENRE: Romance PAGES: 220 RELEASED: 30 June 2019 SERIES: Burlap & Barbed Wire #6 SYNOPSIS: He’s never even kissed the woman, but her son is clearly, without a doubt, his. Zach McCoy has been on the rodeo circuit for six years and is making a damn fine living at it. When he comes home, for the first time, to be in his best friend’s wedding he’s got one helluva surprise waiting for him in the shape of a five-year old boy who is his spitting image. Emma Kipling took matters into her own hands six years ago, before the man she was crazy about took off to join the rodeo. She didn’t care one bit that he was two years older and she was still in high school, she wanted one night with him before he left to compete in a dangerous sport. When he didn’t come back after she found herself pregnant she knew he had abandoned her and her son. Now he’s back for her brother’s wedding, and by the look on his face, sparks are going to fly. She’s ready and willing to go toe to toe with him and give him a piece of her mind. This book was kindly sent to me by Give Me Books PR in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own. AUTHOR: Amy Award GENRE: Romance PAGES: 420 RELEASED: 4 January 2024 SERIES: The Cocky Kingmans #2 SYNOPSIS: What happens when the sunshiny pop princess and the grumpy football player discover there's more to this fake romance than inspiration for a new love song? Kelsey Best is America's pop sweetheart and anyone who says they don't like her music is a liar and needs to be punched in the nads. And I'll do it too, because I'm the guy the NFL dubbed the 'meanest player in the league.' Great for my career on the field, not so much for my reputation off it. So I'm shocked as hell when Kelsey's team sends my agent a wild idea – they want a showmance between us. She's looking to dodge the media frenzy after her breakup with Hollywood's latest heartthrob, and I apparently fit the bill as her perfect distraction. My agent is convinced this fake dating stunt is the key to fixing my image. But what happens when I fall for her? The whole world is going to hate me when we fake break up. But she's going to create a blank space in my heart and I don't think I'm going to be able to shake it off. AUTHOR: Shirley Penick GENRE: Romance PAGES: 304 RELEASED: 18 May 2019 SERIES: Burlap & Barbed Wire #5 SYNOPSIS: A death-bed promise turns lethal. Lily Smith is kidnapped and held captive to prevent her from participating in a beauty pageant her best friend begged her to enter. But she is no passive little miss to let someone else determine her future. Unfortunately, during her flight, she hits her head on a rock and can't remember her own name, let alone why she is running through the Colorado mountains barefoot with no coat. Drew Kipling rides to the rescue of the pretty woman who needs to get warm and have her injuries taken care of. When she can't remember her name, he vows to protect her, until she knows who she can trust. What will they find at the pageant? More trouble or the love of a lifetime? Maybe both. This book was kindly sent to me by Give Me Books PR in exchange for an honest review.
All opinions are my own. Happy Hump Day Booklovers! February is finally upon us, which means it’s THE time to read ALL the romances in honour of Valentine’s Day! Although let’s be real, I don’t need any excuse to read all the romances - that’s all I ever read these days! But, V-Day is the best excuse to share some of my favourite and must-read romances with you all! I think some of my favourite romances to read are those that are part of companion novel series - I love getting to follow a group of friends or family as they get their HEA’s, with all the previous couples getting to feature in the background of the next story. They’re just always so fun and filled with not only fabulous romances, but also just some really fun friendship or family relationships that are just as fun to read about as the love story. So I’ve rounded up FOURTEEN of my must-read companion novel romance series, featuring some of my all-time favourite authors, that you need to check out this month if you’re looking to add a little more romance to your February! AUTHOR: Chloe Peterson GENRE: Queer Romance PAGES: 406 pages RELEASED: 4 November 2023 SERIES: Billionaire #4 SYNOPSIS: Sizzling attraction wasn’t in the contract... 46-year-old Alex survived foster care and built a construction empire on structure and discipline. So, when a friend asks if a PHD student studying successful foster kids can shadow her for two months, Alex doesn’t hesitate to say yes. PHD students are the organized and quiet type. 29-year-old PHD student Devon has never met a schedule she can stick to. Brilliant, yet chaotic, her ineptitude with all things time related extends to her ability to talk to women. This makes shadowing the attractive but extremely regimented Alex a double-edged sword. Alex’s order and Devon’s free spirit clash, yet their chemistry grows into a firestorm. As they fall in love, can they find a way to fit together? AUTHOR: Shirley Penick GENRE: Romance PAGES: 232 RELEASED: 6 September 2018 SERIES: Burlap & Barbed Wire #4 SYNOPSIS: A fake relationship is the plan. Summer Attwood has been hiding in baggy clothes and ugly glasses for nearly ten years. When the town hottie asks her to be his faux girl-friend for a couple of weeks she decides it’s time to put away the disguise and shine. Cade Kipling can’t believe the beautiful woman that emerges from the cocoon of overalls and over sized glasses. If he wasn’t dead set on taking a few months to get his head on straight, after his long time abusive girl-friend dumped him, he’d be after Summer in a heartbeat. Two weeks of dating will either kill them or change their lives forever. This book was kindly sent to me by Give Me Books PR in exchange for an honest review.
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