I really enjoyed this one, but I wanted more. Peyton and Wendell first meet under unusual circumstances when she helps him through a panic attack. Unfortunately, she’s dating his best friend at the time, so nothing comes of the connection they immediately feel. Fast forward eight years, and life has been anything but kind to…
Worth the Fight by Anna Hackett | Book Review
Lili has spent her entire life learning she can’t depend on her father. Just when she thinks he can’t disappoint her any more than he already has, he proves her wrong by selling her to settle one of his own debts. Thankfully for her, Cole arrives before things get any worse. Cole is exactly the…
The Guardsman by Susan Stoker | Book Review
I really enjoyed this one. Even though this is the final book in the series, I never felt like I was missing anything important. It was obvious these brothers had shared a lot together over the previous books, but Susan Stoker gives you enough background that I was able to jump right in. That being…
July 2026 Author Spotlight
Summer reading always brings a mix of light, engaging romance and mysteries that pull you in just enough to keep you guessing without weighing you down. This month’s spotlight features two authors who do exactly that—one delivering heartfelt, character-driven romance and the other crafting clever, engaging mysteries that are perfect for long afternoons with a…
Captive Audience by Julie Weaver | Book Review
This was my first read from Julie Weaver and I have to say it was not a bad read. I am all about the podcast girlies so I dove right into this one. Asha is a true crime podcaster who ends up with Rook O’Connell, an Irish gangster. A single drink turns into a one…
Gauge by Fiona Davenport | Book Review
Riley is running for her life. After being framed for something she didn’t do, she grabs the evidence she needs to protect herself, gets in her Mustang, and disappears. Unfortunately, her car has other ideas. It breaks down outside The Pit, the Redline Kings’ garage, and that’s where everything changes. Riley fit into this world…
Masked Secrets by J.D. Carothers | Book Review
Brooke’s life is built on rules. She works hard, keeps things professional, and long ago left her impulsive college days behind. Then a city-wide blackout traps her in an elevator with a complete stranger. Not exactly the way she planned to spend her evening. Stuart, on the other hand, isn’t complaining. He’s charming, ridiculously attractive,…
You’ve Got Hate Mail by Pippa Grant | Book Review
Cricket became internet famous in the worst possible way. One slip causes her to hide in shame and that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the things she endures. Pippa Grant does an amazing job tackling bullying (both online and in the real world because some of the adult’s parents…
No Shelf Control by Nichole Rose | Book Review
Jasmine was not about to give up. All she wanted was for River to come speak to the ladies at her bookstore’s book club. That shouldn’t have been such a difficult request, but River seemed to take personal pleasure in making sure it was. The man was rude, stubborn, and entirely too amused by how…
Paws & Order by Matilda Martel | Book Review
Liza moved to Blackthorn Bay to work as an assistant to the mayor which she does well. It was supposed to be a temporary move but the longer she is there the more it feels like home. While Cassian, the very wolf Chief of Police has spent all the time she has been there watching…
