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Contemporary Romance Book Review: Sparks and Spurs

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  About the Book Title: Sparks and Spurs   Series: Healing Springs Ranch , Book 1   Author : Jody Hedlund   Genre: Contemporary Western Romance   Publisher: Northern Lights Press   Release Date: Ju ly 7 , 2 02 5     Click here to purchase a copy of this book.   Publisher's Book Description “Is the powerful McQuaid legacy of love only a thing of the past ? Or can such a love still happen today?     Tyler McQuaid has been too busy managing his family’s luxury ranch resort to think about love. But when his dad gets sick and may not have long to live, Tyler begins to question what is truly important . He’s already failed once at love and marriage, but how can he say no to his dad’s sickbed wish that he try again?     Kinsey Wingrove, a traveling nurse, prefers to keep her relationships short and sweet , and yes, even shallow. With the losses she’s already experienced in life, it’s just easier that way. When she arr...

Romantic Fantasy Book Review: Awakened

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  About the Book Title: Awakened   Series: Awakened , Book 1   Author : Roseanna M. White   Genre: Romantic Fantasy   Publisher: Whitecrown   Release Date: June 3 , 2 02 5   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “Where sea and land meet, two worlds clash in a fury of wind and waves.   Arden Bleu has always known that her stepsister, Jade, was destined for great things . In a world where beauty follows magic, she has no doubt that their upcoming Awakening Ceremony will reveal that gorgeous Jade is far more than a mere mortal. But when Jade is kidnapped by a mysterious sect of mer on the eve of the newly-returned king's ball, Arden will do anything to save her sister. Even face down the man she's always dreaded meeting because of the power he holds over her family, the man to whom her father swore loyalty long before she was born. The Sea King.   Seidon, the Sea King of Daryatla , has grown ...

Historical Romance Book Review: A Lesson in Propriety

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  About the Book Title: A Lesson in Propriety   Series: Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies, Book 1   Author : J en Turano   Genre: Historical Ro man ce   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: May 20 , 2 02 5   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiancĂ© casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather has one option : to open a finishing school on the only property she has left--an allegedly haunted castle. But first she'll have to contend with unscrupulous developers and a dashing architect who seems to have found his way into her heart.”     My Review I think I may have read my new favorite Jen Turano book!  A Lesson in Propriety  is the first book in The Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies series, and it is absolutely delightful! This historical romance novel is exceptionally clever and wholly entertaining. Feat...

Historical Romance Book Review: A Wager with the Matchmaker

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About the Book Title: A Wager with the Matchmaker   Series: A Shanahan Match   Author : Jody Hedlund   Genre: Historical Ro man ce   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: May 6 , 2 02 5 Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.     Publisher's Book Description “After her brother's entanglement with an Irish gang threatens their family's safety, Alannah Darragh flees St. Louis and her troubled past, seeking refuge as a maid for the affluent Shanahan family. Alannah's resolve to avoid romance is tested by the undeniable attraction she feels for Kiernan Shanahan. Determined to maintain her position and the safety it provides, she vows to resist the pull of her heart despite the growing bond between them and their undeniable chemistry.     In the wake of a devastating fire, Kiernan Shanahan sees a shrewd opportunity to invest in a clay mine and brickyard to aid the city's rebuilding. To secure his venture, he...