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The Christmas List by Maren Moore
fast-paced
5.0
Each year, when Maren comes out with a holiday novella I am there. This year, we have a single dad, Wyatt, who loves back to Strawberry Hollow and he finds out that his daughter’s teacher is the girl he left behind, Josie. There is no hard feelings at the present time and I loved that. The maturity between the two was perfect and the feelings that come back was seamless. They were meant to be!
I loved the whole idea of a Christmas list that brought Wyatt and Josie together and even includes Wyatt’s daughter. Now don’t you worry, along with those sweet and cute moments Maren gave us, she also provides the Hallmark after Dark vibes !!
Maren, my friend you did it again! Another amazing Holiday Novella and you make me fall in love with Strawberry Hollow even more that I need this to be a real place
5⭐️
If you like:
Christmas/Holiday Novellas
Small Town
Single Dad
It’s Always Been Her
I loved the whole idea of a Christmas list that brought Wyatt and Josie together and even includes Wyatt’s daughter. Now don’t you worry, along with those sweet and cute moments Maren gave us, she also provides the Hallmark after Dark vibes !!
Maren, my friend you did it again! Another amazing Holiday Novella and you make me fall in love with Strawberry Hollow even more that I need this to be a real place
5⭐️
If you like:
Christmas/Holiday Novellas
Small Town
Single Dad
It’s Always Been Her
If You Need Me by Helena Hunting
5.0
Dallas Bright has had feelings for Wilhelmina Reddi-Grinst since they were kids. However, he was popular and she was the nerd so, as we all know, the social structures within school plays a big part. Years later, they are adults and she is the PR Rep for the Toronto Terror Hockey team he plays for, he is now getting his chance...or trying to at least. With their high school reunion coming up and Hemi being super nervous about it...Dallas takes it in his own hands and they end up in a fake relationship/engagement.
I think Dallas and Hemi may be my favorite out of this series. I loved them!!! I loved how attentive he was with Hemi. Even though Hemi always felt like he had an ulterior motive, due to the past, he still stuck it out. He was OBSESSED with her and she just couldn't see it. When they finally have their moment though...swoon!
This was a sweet, swoony, and spicy story! I loved the friendships/found family the Terror team created. Same for the BB Brigade!!
If you like:
Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Fake Engagement
He Falls First
Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine
Childhood Crush
Hockey Romance
Workplace
I think Dallas and Hemi may be my favorite out of this series. I loved them!!! I loved how attentive he was with Hemi. Even though Hemi always felt like he had an ulterior motive, due to the past, he still stuck it out. He was OBSESSED with her and she just couldn't see it. When they finally have their moment though...swoon!
This was a sweet, swoony, and spicy story! I loved the friendships/found family the Terror team created. Same for the BB Brigade!!
If you like:
Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Fake Engagement
He Falls First
Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine
Childhood Crush
Hockey Romance
Workplace
Christmas at Fox Ridge by Bailey Hannah
5.0
Wrap me up with tinsel and smack my a**! Lucas and Eira were so much fun and spicy
They meet at Eira's bestie (Lucas's sisters) engagement party and they have an amazing one night stand. Fate, with some help from the sister, gets them back in each others orbit. The time spent together is fun, spicy and filled with laughs. I wouldn't mind staying in Fox Ridge if Lucas was there!!!
This was a quick read but the way Bailey writes it feels so much more. It was such a solid story. I wanted more!
If you like:
Best Friends Brother
Forced Proximity
Holiday/Christmas
Novella
One Night Stand
Second Chance
Small Town
Cowboy(Farrier)
They meet at Eira's bestie (Lucas's sisters) engagement party and they have an amazing one night stand. Fate, with some help from the sister, gets them back in each others orbit. The time spent together is fun, spicy and filled with laughs. I wouldn't mind staying in Fox Ridge if Lucas was there!!!
This was a quick read but the way Bailey writes it feels so much more. It was such a solid story. I wanted more!
If you like:
Best Friends Brother
Forced Proximity
Holiday/Christmas
Novella
One Night Stand
Second Chance
Small Town
Cowboy(Farrier)
Dancing in Lake Mistletoe by Amber Kelly
Adorable single dad, small town Holiday romance.
Mindi is fresh out of a relationship wanting to focus on her career as a ballerina. This lands her in Lake Mistletoe to be the Sugarplum Fairy in the towns debut of the Nutcracker. What she doesn’t plan, falling for Dutch! The single dad, handyman’s/electrician extraordinaire.
Dutch hasn’t been in a relationship since his late wife’s passing, but there is something about Mindi!
This book is sweet, swoony and all the holiday feels.
5⭐️
If you like:
Single Dad
MMC Widow
Insta like/love
Small Town
Holiday Romance
5.0
Adorable single dad, small town Holiday romance.
Mindi is fresh out of a relationship wanting to focus on her career as a ballerina. This lands her in Lake Mistletoe to be the Sugarplum Fairy in the towns debut of the Nutcracker. What she doesn’t plan, falling for Dutch! The single dad, handyman’s/electrician extraordinaire.
Dutch hasn’t been in a relationship since his late wife’s passing, but there is something about Mindi!
This book is sweet, swoony and all the holiday feels.
5⭐️
If you like:
Single Dad
MMC Widow
Insta like/love
Small Town
Holiday Romance
Once Upon a Christmas Tree by Lulu Moore
5.0
This prequel is everything and I am so ready for more with this series.
Four brothers venture out to Aspen from London for their older brother. See, he was just left at the alter and although, Alex is not a fan of the holidays/christmas , he sets those feelings aside for his brother.
Alex has a meet cute with Haven. Haven is working to the bone to pay off her parent’s debt. She loves Christmas he hates it but he doesn’t have Haven… Not. One. Alex and Haven are the perfect balance. Alex’s twin brothers had me laughing and ummm I cannot wait for Lando’s story.
If you are looking for a holiday read… this is filed with all your holiday needs!!
If you like:
Insta Attraction
Holiday/Christmas
Vacation Fling
Prequel
Four brothers venture out to Aspen from London for their older brother. See, he was just left at the alter and although, Alex is not a fan of the holidays/christmas , he sets those feelings aside for his brother.
Alex has a meet cute with Haven. Haven is working to the bone to pay off her parent’s debt. She loves Christmas he hates it but he doesn’t have Haven… Not. One. Alex and Haven are the perfect balance. Alex’s twin brothers had me laughing and ummm I cannot wait for Lando’s story.
If you are looking for a holiday read… this is filed with all your holiday needs!!
If you like:
Insta Attraction
Holiday/Christmas
Vacation Fling
Prequel
Training the Heart by Paisley Hope
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Paisley DID IT AGAIN!!
Wade Ashby can do no wrong and I will take his grumpy self anytime/any day! I love Wade and Ivy individually and I am obsessed with the together. This grumpy, takes everything on as head of the ranch MMC has BDE and I am for it! Ivy is INDEPENDENT and doing her thing! She is sassy and loves pushing Wade's buttons.
You guys... this book has tension but boy when they get into it! You are not going to want to put it down!
This book was such an enjoyable read. From them trying to break their walls down and realize that they do deserve each other and can have love is perfection. The Not-Angels are there and Ginger is pushing Cole's buttons. (Can't wait for that book) Nash is still a simp for Cece, Mama Jo is still the Boss Lady and Papa Dean... this man and his filter is the best!!
Add this to your TBR as you will want to read it ASAP when released!
If you like:
Small Town
Cowboy
Grumpy x Sunshine
Lessons
No 3rd Act Break Up
Accidental Pregnancy
Workplace
Man Obsessed
Road Trip/One Bed
Strong FMC
Wade Ashby can do no wrong and I will take his grumpy self anytime/any day! I love Wade and Ivy individually and I am obsessed with the together. This grumpy, takes everything on as head of the ranch MMC has BDE and I am for it! Ivy is INDEPENDENT and doing her thing! She is sassy and loves pushing Wade's buttons.
You guys... this book has tension but boy when they get into it! You are not going to want to put it down!
This book was such an enjoyable read. From them trying to break their walls down and realize that they do deserve each other and can have love is perfection. The Not-Angels are there and Ginger is pushing Cole's buttons. (Can't wait for that book) Nash is still a simp for Cece, Mama Jo is still the Boss Lady and Papa Dean... this man and his filter is the best!!
Add this to your TBR as you will want to read it ASAP when released!
If you like:
Small Town
Cowboy
Grumpy x Sunshine
Lessons
No 3rd Act Break Up
Accidental Pregnancy
Workplace
Man Obsessed
Road Trip/One Bed
Strong FMC
Axe-identally Married by Daphne Elliot
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
This is my first book by Daphne and I enjoyed it so much and I cannot wait to read the others as from this book alone, the family dynamic was sooo good! I mean C'MON a Lumberjack who use to play hockey...and is as tall as tree ;)
Celebrating Cole's half brother and Willa's best friend, who use to be Cole's girlfriend, they find themselves hanging out together, drunk and then married in Vegas. Instead of ending the marriage, they decide to use it to their advantage.
My heart went out for Cole. He was so sweet and just trying to find his place in his family. The growth with him and his relationships was fantastic. I just wanted to give him a hug through the book. Everything he did was with thought and intent. Willa was an amazing FMC! I loved how hard working and determined she was with everything she did. Her relationship with her parents was so heartwarming
As a couple, these two balanced each other out and helped with their obstacles they had in their life.
4 ⭐️
If you like:
Vegas Wedding
Best Friends Ex
He Falls First
Marriage of Convenience
Small Town
MMC retired Hockey Player
FMC Doctor
Curvy FMC
Opposites
Celebrating Cole's half brother and Willa's best friend, who use to be Cole's girlfriend, they find themselves hanging out together, drunk and then married in Vegas. Instead of ending the marriage, they decide to use it to their advantage.
My heart went out for Cole. He was so sweet and just trying to find his place in his family. The growth with him and his relationships was fantastic. I just wanted to give him a hug through the book. Everything he did was with thought and intent. Willa was an amazing FMC! I loved how hard working and determined she was with everything she did. Her relationship with her parents was so heartwarming
As a couple, these two balanced each other out and helped with their obstacles they had in their life.
4 ⭐️
If you like:
Vegas Wedding
Best Friends Ex
He Falls First
Marriage of Convenience
Small Town
MMC retired Hockey Player
FMC Doctor
Curvy FMC
Opposites
Dear Rosie, by S.J. Tilly
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
We were introduced to Nathan (Nate) Waller in Love,Utley and I was so happy he was getting a book.
Nate and Rosie were childhood friends. She did not have the best upbringing and she found her happiness hanging with Nate. Their friendship was sweet and innocent. That friendship fell apart with his move. Twenty -five years later, so much time, and they find each other again! Nate now retired from football and Rosie with her catering business. These two things bring them together!
Rosie was amazing! She was broken but she pushed through everyday to achieve everything she wanted. She was bold, strong and resilient!
Can we talk about the letters. I mean we won't because I do not wan to spoil anything but gosh, SJ had me in tears! This book although had its fun and sweet moments. It also had moments that had you in all your feels!
This book is beyond amazing! It is beyond the 5⭐️. I could not put it down !
If you like:
Childhood Friends
Friends to Lovers
Found Family
Forced Proximity
Second Chance
Retired Athlete(Football)
Curvy FMC
Emotional Damage
Nate and Rosie were childhood friends. She did not have the best upbringing and she found her happiness hanging with Nate. Their friendship was sweet and innocent. That friendship fell apart with his move. Twenty -five years later, so much time, and they find each other again! Nate now retired from football and Rosie with her catering business. These two things bring them together!
Rosie was amazing! She was broken but she pushed through everyday to achieve everything she wanted. She was bold, strong and resilient!
Can we talk about the letters. I mean we won't because I do not wan to spoil anything but gosh, SJ had me in tears! This book although had its fun and sweet moments. It also had moments that had you in all your feels!
This book is beyond amazing! It is beyond the 5⭐️. I could not put it down !
If you like:
Childhood Friends
Friends to Lovers
Found Family
Forced Proximity
Second Chance
Retired Athlete(Football)
Curvy FMC
Emotional Damage
Wild Pitch by C.L. Rose
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
From the jump, Rigg and Monroe where hot! She wants one night! Reality sets in next day and their relationship to even being friends is wrecked by actions when Monroe shows up for her new job and she finds out that
Years later, Riggs lets his temper get the best of him and he finds himself in a pickle needing to clean up his image and light bulb goes out off to have Monroe be his fake girlfriend.
The enemies to lovers is top tier! Their relationship starts out rocky but these two were meant for each other. Riggs was swoony! He wanted her so bad and I lived for it!
This was such a fun, spicy, amazing story! Grace and Tanner were such a plus too! I loved them so much from QB Keeper
5 ⭐️
If you like:
Baseball Romance
Best Friends Brother
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Frenemies to Lovers
He Falls First
One Night Stand
Primal Play
Years later, Riggs lets his temper get the best of him and he finds himself in a pickle needing to clean up his image and light bulb goes out off to have Monroe be his fake girlfriend.
The enemies to lovers is top tier! Their relationship starts out rocky but these two were meant for each other. Riggs was swoony! He wanted her so bad and I lived for it!
This was such a fun, spicy, amazing story! Grace and Tanner were such a plus too! I loved them so much from QB Keeper
5 ⭐️
If you like:
Baseball Romance
Best Friends Brother
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Frenemies to Lovers
He Falls First
One Night Stand
Primal Play
Shattered Dreams by Natasha Madison
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I don't know how Natasha does it. I truly don't. Book after book that pulls you in and grabs your attention to want you to just surround yourself with this world she has created with all her characters. I just cannot get enough!
Shattered Dreams is an emotional, heartfelt read. Deals with two individuals who, at the time, lose everything. They try to move on, grieve, but something is missing for the closure.
Charlie Barnes, loses his girlfriend, Jennifer and friend, Waylon in a car accident and places a lot of the blame on Autumn. Autumn also lost her boyfriend, Waylon and best friend, Jennifer that night! After the accident Autumn leaves town and 8 years later has to return due to family. It's not easy, especially when she runs right in to Charlie.
The hate they have for each other jumps off the pages. Especially from Charlie. My heart hurt for him with how he was suffering, even all those years later. Autumn put on a front but she lost so much as well. She was strong and pushing through and trying to come out. The Enemies to Lovers/Hate to Love was AMAZING! I don't want to ruin anything but THE minute this happens...sheeeesh, good lord. I did not see it happening. Secrets are revealed as well that helps but I am so happy that Charlie and Autumn find their second chance, love again with each other!
5⭐️
If you like:
Enemies to Lovers
Small Town
Healing After Trauma
Hurt/Comfort
Angsty
Cowboy
Forbidden Grieving Lover
Sworn Off Relationships
Return to hometown
Broken MMC/FMC
Shattered Dreams is an emotional, heartfelt read. Deals with two individuals who, at the time, lose everything. They try to move on, grieve, but something is missing for the closure.
Charlie Barnes, loses his girlfriend, Jennifer and friend, Waylon in a car accident and places a lot of the blame on Autumn. Autumn also lost her boyfriend, Waylon and best friend, Jennifer that night! After the accident Autumn leaves town and 8 years later has to return due to family. It's not easy, especially when she runs right in to Charlie.
The hate they have for each other jumps off the pages. Especially from Charlie. My heart hurt for him with how he was suffering, even all those years later. Autumn put on a front but she lost so much as well. She was strong and pushing through and trying to come out. The Enemies to Lovers/Hate to Love was AMAZING! I don't want to ruin anything but THE minute this happens...sheeeesh, good lord. I did not see it happening. Secrets are revealed as well that helps but I am so happy that Charlie and Autumn find their second chance, love again with each other!
5⭐️
If you like:
Enemies to Lovers
Small Town
Healing After Trauma
Hurt/Comfort
Angsty
Cowboy
Forbidden Grieving Lover
Sworn Off Relationships
Return to hometown
Broken MMC/FMC