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Evie's Haven by Lisa Plaice

3.75

Small-town romance, witty banter and a mature leading lady made this a book I couldn’t wait to read. I loved that Evie was a confident, determined single mother who was basically happy with where she was in her life, but was open to change and a little bit more. Ryan, the handsome contractor who had a rough go with love but just may be willing to take another chance with the right person, just rounded out the storyline perfectly. 
 The supporting characters were amazing!  Lots of laughs, lots of love and a whole lot of “I can relate” made this a book I whipped right through. I get the fear Evie had about Sara leaving for school. I get the excitement Sara had for the same thing. I get the hesitation about starting a new relationship, but wanting to do it anyway for both Evie and Ryan.  So many things going on that I felt happens here in my small town too. What a fun experience. 

Pulling Her Resources by Mia Sivan

It’s nice when a main character is not mainstream- in this case an older, divorced woman. Sivan has presented Dafna and all her insecurities in a fun and relatable way. She makes sense. This larger than average woman may be confident in her job and her looks, but her self worth has taken a hit. She’s not ready for another relationship, just a little fun on a night out. 
As Dafna and Erez discover one another, they discover themselves as well.  Both have hidden away, and created walls around them. Through exploiting what they want from each other, they also discover what is important to themselves. 
 Perhaps the work situation resolved itself a little too easily. For all the tension and unease that was created by the issues uncovered through Erez’s research, Dafna simply made a demand and the issue went away.

The Forgotten Photograph (The Forgotten Series #3) by Julian Kennedy

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

While this would be difficult to read as a standalone, I wouldn’t  want you to miss out on the first two books, so that is ok. As we see Dannie and their friends beginning to heal from their encounters with Eric, we begin to learn how truly strong these characters are.   While Kennedy did a great job introducing us to everyone, it is amazing to watch them change and develop like anyone would after going through as much as they have. I was rooting for them all, both to heal and to move forward with their lives and loves. Thats a sign that I’m truly invested in these characters.  I have to admit I wasn’t sure what more there could be after book two. I thought we knew who did it, and why. In typical fashion, those minor unanswered questions seemed insignificant. Until book 3!  To discover the why behind the villain, and how victims were actually chosen, kept me enthralled and turning the pages with anticipation. I refuse to give spoilers -so I will simply say you must read this series.  I was left wondering a few things about Eric’s family and background. I would have like to hear a bit more about what drove them, especially mom.

Coming To Find You by Jane Corry

emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A Very Bad Bet by Elana Johnson

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

Only If You're Lucky by Stacy Willingham

emotional mysterious

5.0

Keep You Both by Kathryn Nolan

fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

Cluelessly Yours by Max Monroe

lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Sedona by Kerry Fryar Freeman

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 The love of family, and the willingness to go anything for them beautifully underlines this entire narrative. We know that Cal will never regret a single thing she has done for her grandmother, and that is what will keep her going. Her strength determination shines through as Fryar Freeman develops her character throughout. 
Cal and Des. I want a bit more from them. The feelings were there, but lacked the intensity I like to see in a budding romance. 

A Very Terrible Text by Elana Johnson, Elana Johnson

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

We’ve all been the victims of autocorrect in our texts at one time or another. Many of us have even sent our text to the wrong person. Fingers slip, the most recent name comes up, whatever. It happens. It’s how you respond that makes it the worst, or best, text ever. Well - Hillary is totally embarrassed when she sends the grump next door an invitation to dinner by accident.  But she is far too polite to admit it. Liam, on the other hand, is very pleasantly surprised. A relationship that starts as the result of a mistake?  What could go wrong??   The mishaps, misunderstandings, and miscommunication make this a fun romance filled with cute banter and silly antics. Hillary and Liam are so well suited - it just takes them a while to recognize that. The slow discovery of this truth brings a smile to my face.   I enjoyed the roommates in the Big House. I just wish they had played a bigger role in the story. Upon introduction they seemed as though they would be, but they were not as present as I would have liked.