Book 1 of 8: The Wright Heroes of Maine
Sunday, June 8, 2025
FREE FROM AUTHOR/KINDLE/Running to You: Amnesia in Shadow Cove (The Wright Heroes of Maine Book 1) BY ROBIN PATCHEN
Saturday, June 7, 2025
June 24- NETGALLEY/ Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstrong / Narrated by Patricia Santomasso; Sean Patrick Hopkins
Pub Date Jun 24 2025 | Archive Date Jul 15 2025
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Description
From a New York Times bestselling author,
a second-chance rom-com about a debut author who unexpectedly goes viral
when readers discover her hero was inspired by a beloved pro hockey
player—and her high school crush.
Debut author Gemma
Stanton knows romance readers love a bad boy—and she has the perfect
prototype for her novel: Mason Moretti. High school hockey
god-turned-pro player, Mason was Gemma's first crush, but she couldn't
forget the sting of his very public rejection. So, she casts him as a
hot-headed Highlander in her spicy new historical romance. She never
expected readers would find out on live TV when a morning show host
invites Mason for a surprise on-air reunion...
As an aging
hockey player with a rep for being ruthless on the ice—and roguish off
of it—Mason has an image problem. So, when his meet-cute with Gemma goes
viral, Mason proposes they build on the momentum with a few fake dates
to boost her book sales...and his sagging profile. But when the
fictional flirting gets a little too real, Mason realizes Gemma actually
makes him want to become a better man—someone worthy of her trust and
her love.
Will Gemma give him a second chance? Mason knows it's
a long shot, but taking shots is sorta his thing, and besides, who
loves a redemption arc more than a romance author?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781668650004 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
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MY REVIEW- titled : Gemma & Mason Deserve a Win 10 Stars
I fell in love with this book almost immediately. And the narrators did an awesome job. They conveyed not only the words well but the emotions too. With clever dialogue ! They pulled me right into the story.
Gemma was a sweet, snarky, funny but also a good girl done wrong ! I loved her and her sassy thoughts and comments.
Mason was a OFTEN clueless guy, who really is trying to make things better with Gemma. He feels like he owes her. And he does. But, he also has misstep after misstep, even not taking his close friend, Jesse's advice on how to do that. Mason had a catch phrase, "Don't worry.I got this." Gemma knew that he didn't, "got this", lol. He was clumsy with personal relationships, often rude and it was coming back to bite him in the butt. And Gemma, would tell herself that she was over good looking bad boys. Her ex, Alan had cured her of that. So, why was Alan after again now? Was it because of Mason Moretti? Everyone either loved or hated Mason, which became clear in the story. Mason was an Enforcer with the Canadian team called, "The Growler's". I even liked the name of the team that was chosen. There will some "F" bombs spoken as well as a few shit ones spoken but not too many, thankfully !
I liked hearing Mason's point of view as well. He really wanted another chance with Gemma and I began to feel really sorry for him. I wanted to see him win !!
My last comments are that: I loved the creative cover for this eBook and I absolutely loved the voices. Narrated by Patricia Santomasso; Sean Patrick Hopkins, I could envision what was being spoken. That's quite an accomplishment! Kudos author and narrators !
Thank you Netgalley and Kelly Armstrong for the opportunity to listen to this book!
ARC/ MURDER IN MINIATURE ( A SAM BAKER COZY MYSTERY #4) by CASS LANDRY
A dollhouse shouldn’t hold secrets. But in Ashford Peaks, one may hold a motive for murder.
When baker Sam Baker caters the town’s annual miniature expo, she expects frosted cookies—not a replica of a house tied to a cold missing person case. The show’s star exhibitor is found dead beside her display, and while the police suggest natural causes, someone has tampered with the scene. A doll resembling the victim appears in the house—unnaturally posed at the base of the stairs.
Then a second doll appears, facedown on the cobblestone path with red paint streaked across its back.
This one looks exactly like Sam.
With her loyal corgi Diggie, sharp-witted friend Hazel, and gossipy sidekick Lily, Sam digs into a mystery layered in secrets and scale. Carla, a bitter vendor, had her work stolen before. Holden, a smug blogger, may be rewriting more than just history.
As the dollhouse changes overnight, Sam must solve the mystery before she becomes its next replica.
Because in this game, the smallest details cut the deepest.
MY REVIEW- a good story. 4 stars
I'm a first time reader of this story and I liked it. The miniature house information was well written as was the history behind the houses and the history of the woman that was killed. Way more to that part of the story than expected. Sam and Diggy were great and so was Hazel and Lily. There are a couple of smarmy men that Sam didn't trust and who I also didn't trust either. Great surprise at the end !
BOOKFUNNEL/ FREE copy of /Sheriff's Second Chance (a small town clean romance) by Ann Smith
Christian Story
When this Ex-Seal left, he took my heart. Now, he wants to return it.
Being a Bakery Chef in a small town has always had its challenges,
But not as challenging as when the new Sheriff walked into my life, with his daughter.
He’s my high school sweetheart that vanished without a trace.
Now Jackson’s back, igniting a storm of emotions.
I slapped him, reacting to the pain of his desertion.
But then he opens up about his experience in the military, the nightmares and the demons he faces.
As much as I want to hate him, I can’t help but to sympathize with him.
Plus his presence stirs feelings I thought was long buried.
The love letters he wrote and kept hidden from me, reveals his most inner thoughts.
My heart’s still scarred, but this revelation makes me want to forgive him.
History may repeat itself, leaving us with shattered dreams or a second chance at what we once had.
My review- I liked it 4 Stars Title: A short, clean, deep story with heart
Mia had so much hurt caused by Jackson. It took her YEARS and therapy to try to overcome what he had done when he left town without warning her what was on his mind.
Jackson had MUCH to regret and grieve and Mia was one of those things that still haunted him. One HUGE surprise puts an even bigger distance between them. But do they work things out ?
Yes, a happy ever after ending. By the way, I liked the cover on this eBook. With a quick sneak peek into "CEO Next door." That one sounds interesting too !!
Friday, June 6, 2025
READ ON NETGALLEY /Love's a Witch: –(The Scottish Charms Series Book 1) Kindle Edition by Tricia O'Malley
Charmed meets The Pumpkin Spice Café in this cozy romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Tricia O’Malley.
She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster.
Sloane
MacGregor swore she’d never return to Briarhaven, but with her
twenty-fifth birthday looming—the day witches come into their magic—her
grandmother summons her and her sisters back for one tiny task: break
the centuries-old curse haunting their bloodline.
Knox Douglas,
Briarhaven’s grumpy mayor, has worked tirelessly to make his town a
haven for magical folk. The last thing he needs is a cursed MacGregor
wreaking havoc. It doesn’t matter he once crushed on her. For the sake
of Briarhaven, Sloane has to go.
But magic has other plans—and in Briarhaven, love really is a witch.
MY REVIEW- 5 STARS I LOVED IT TOO (TITLE)
I loved every bit of this book and I really do plan on reading it again. After I get a few more of my TBR books finished. I can hardly wait to do my review on Amazon as soon as it opens.
Sloan MacGregor what a great gal you are. So often unloved (except by her sisters) and vastly under-rated ! Later her grandmother Broca will tell her she's always been special and that she always loved her even when Sloan's mother made it impossible to reach her. Or her sisters ! I Keep an eye on Broca Where do you think Sloan got HER spunk from ? I loved her spunk, her sass, her tenderness with those she loved and Sloan reflects those same things. She has a true desire to make amends for something she didn't do. And to make real friends and a real home. She doesn't want to go but will if she has to and will make her sisters go with her !THINGS and people are NOT on her side !!! That's putting it mildly. Even the plastic like witch leader Mandy that welcomes them is really the worst ! And you can bet she will show her true colors. It'll take awhile but the McGregor sisters,Tam, Nova and Deidre aren't fooled.Especially Sloan, who pegged that leader as a fake from day one ! Tam and Deidre are her sisters
Oh Knox you never stood a chance, when it came to loving Sloan and love how all of that unfolded. So I won't spoil it for others. I will say though that Knox has surprises of his own that make me smile !
Sloan MacGregor what a great gal you are. So often unloved (except by her sisters) and vastly under-rated ! Later her grandmother Broca will tell her she's always been special and that she always loved her even when Sloan's mother made it impossible to reach her. Or her sisters ! I Keep an eye on Broca Where do you think Sloan got HER spunk from ? I loved her spunk, her sass, her tenderness with those she loved and Sloan reflects those same things. She has a true desire to make amends for something she didn't do. And to make real friends and a real home. She doesn't want to go but will if she has to and will make her sisters go with her !THINGS and people are NOT on her side !!! That's putting it mildly. Even the plastic like witch leader Mandy that welcomes them is really the worst ! And you can bet she will show her true colors. It'll take awhile but the McGregor sisters,Tam, Nova and Deidre aren't fooled.Especially Sloan, who pegged that leader as a fake from day one ! Tam and Deidre are her sisters
Oh Knox you never stood a chance, when it came to loving Sloan and love how all of that unfolded. So I won't spoil it for others. I will say though that Knox has surprises of his own that make me smile !
Blue, is Sloan's unexpected supernatural pet, another smile and surprises comes with his addition.
The ending? Another thing that I loved. Is there going to be more to the story ? Yes. So it's a happy ending for now.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
JUNE 10/HOOPLA/ The Briar Club BY KATE QUINN EBOOK NOVEL
The Briar Club
The Briar Club
2024
Borrowed
ebook
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by Kate Quinn
A Novel
Reka, the old Russian woman was a cranky with spunk, who knew her way around New York City. I loved her when she showed up in the story. That was a handy skill for later on.
Luna Nielsson is Joe's younger sister who is 12 years old in the beginning of the story and needs all the help she can get. It was so much fun to watch as The Club starts ganging together on her behalf, against her mean, controlling mother. The full charge being led by Grace, the woman with so many different names and faces ! Grace knew how to manipulate Doilies without her even realizing it was happening. It was all so funny and even hilarious at times. Nora, Fliss, Pete & Lina were additional people in the house that added a lot to the story.
I really liked how the author mentioned at the end of the book that Grace needed to gather people around the table, to feed and fix people. Kate Quinn, the author said that she felt like The Briar Club was her post-pandemic was HER way out of a desperate way for connection, friendship and need like Grace's.
I loved the cover and that's what first caught my eye. The story BEGAN with great drama and it sure ended the same way !!! Wow, just wow !
There are also recipes in the back of the book, even some Russian ones that I never heard of before.
P.S. The humor about the house talking was both funny and sometimes emotional !
I would definitely read this book again !!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
BKFUNNEL FREE/ Bratva Wife by Wren Dusk
email : wrendusk@myauthoremail.com
I was forced to marry the boss of the Bratva.
So I did the only thing in my power: I ran.
But I did not get far.
He found me and locked me up in his house.
He trapped me in his arms and made me believe he is a monster.
But I discovered that underneath the monster is something else.
A man who will protect what is his
A man who wants to heal my heart
A man who will claim me
No matter what.
MY REVIEW- Title:I LIKED IT, MOSTLY . I gave it 4 STARS
The great picture on the eBook cover caught my eye first. Good Choice, I love it ! And so was the choice of Boris and Adeline. Boris is truly feared and for scary reasons. Although there is violence it's mainly off screen. .She's beautiful and her daddy hated her but her brothers loved her. Her brother Ivan didn't like his baby sister being forced into marriage with Boris but he couldn't stop it either. Her brother, Andrei you don't see much of.
The book starts out really dramatically and ends the same way. All well written with a romance and some sex scenes of the two people who crave each other and don't want to.
I did like the way that it ended !
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