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Winter Magic on Railway Lane by Alison Sherlock
4.0
This book aproaches so many things. We can see grief, sadness, disabilities and at the same time friendship, kindness, a sense of community and love.
Libby returns home after being fired from her job as a flight assistant. But.. hey, maybe it's a good thing as she can now go all in as a chocolate maker (her dream job and passion).
Ethan's a electric engineer, that is home for a small amount of time to help his dad and grandad help with the steam train. In the beggining he feels that he doen't belong and then he starts to crave all the familiar thing he once wanted to run away from.
Libby and Ethan were once friends, but even in their teen years, they had a thing for each other, but some bad things happened, and they grew very appart. Being in the same small town and constantly into each other company makes them reignite their friendship and them makes them fall for each other all over again. But it's a slow, slow, slow burn in this one.
Their path isn't an easy one. They must struggle to find their place and feel worthy of what they can accomplish. They have an amazing support system (friends and family) to help them, and it's endearing to see them all helping them when they need!
The story has a fall kind of vive and then all of a Chistmassy feeling. It makes us want a cozy blanket and just enjoy the ride!
Libby returns home after being fired from her job as a flight assistant. But.. hey, maybe it's a good thing as she can now go all in as a chocolate maker (her dream job and passion).
Ethan's a electric engineer, that is home for a small amount of time to help his dad and grandad help with the steam train. In the beggining he feels that he doen't belong and then he starts to crave all the familiar thing he once wanted to run away from.
Libby and Ethan were once friends, but even in their teen years, they had a thing for each other, but some bad things happened, and they grew very appart. Being in the same small town and constantly into each other company makes them reignite their friendship and them makes them fall for each other all over again. But it's a slow, slow, slow burn in this one.
Their path isn't an easy one. They must struggle to find their place and feel worthy of what they can accomplish. They have an amazing support system (friends and family) to help them, and it's endearing to see them all helping them when they need!
The story has a fall kind of vive and then all of a Chistmassy feeling. It makes us want a cozy blanket and just enjoy the ride!
Jingle Bells Rock and Roll by Evie Sterling
4.0
Well, I can say thay this stoy really got me in the mood for Christmas time!
We have a holiday romance between two friends, that at first are afraid to admit their feeling with fear to lose the bond between them.
Well, nothing that a good forced proximity with an ex in the mix doesn't fix!
Gia is a celebrity and is all sunshine, and gets her best friend (and agent) and friend (and bodyguard and secret crush) to go home with her (even if some blackmail is necessary).
When they stay there, her ex gets in the way of things, and grumpy Kade is pushed to admit his feelings in an embarassingly sweet way!
I really liked his grumpiness and reserved moods.
They eventually admit their feelings (the mistletoe kind of helps) and they end up having a christmas and future filled with love.
Come Back to Me by Kristin MacQueen
4.0
I've binged this sweet second chance romance in a couple of hours. I found it endearing.
We have two best friends that due to a military injury grow apart and haven't connected in several years. Yes, Nixon makes a wrong choice and had to live with it for a long time. After all that time he finally gets in his head that he can reach out to Savannah and tries to win her friendship and love back. And how could he not? He is perfect! She could never resist such a caring and lovable man. He goes all in to sweep her of her feet and she slowly starts to trust and be happy again.
Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison
4.0
This was a super cozy and nice witchy (and other paranormal too) read. Its a sweet rom-com with a hint of mystery that makes us have all the fall vibes and gets us ready for halloween.
The story is about Jordyn, a local witch, that summons her ex-girfriends ghost, but by accident she doen't leave and is now hunting her until some things get resolved.
Harlow is a human, and after some previous failures goes to her big sister's small and perky town to try and settle in.
They meet and the attraction is there, and even if the beggining is a little blurry they fall fast and soon have to above all be true to one another and protect each other.
It's a romance about finding love and also finding themselves and their place where they belong.
Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson
4.0
This book is a simple and easy regency read, that takes us to the 1800's in a world of courtship sprinckled with some magic.
We have Tiffany, a young girl forced to live by the time standard rules, but that doesn't fit in. She discovers she is a witch and that opens a world of possibilities.
Then we also have Santiago, a pirate and a Duke. A man that despite his rough past is atracted to Tiffany and does all he can to make her happy and safe. His character was the best in this book!
They start some adventures together and fall in love. Their history has some bumps on the road, all seasoned with a bit of witchiness and banter.
Definitly an enjoyable read!
Reckless Fall by Nyssa Kathryn
5.0
I'm still swooning after this amazing story. Nyssa has become one of my favorite authors this last few years. I love her writing, her story development, her characters, her stories altogether. I keep counting the time until the next book comes out, and this one was no different.
We have the story about Eastern, a single dad, ex-military protective man, that is now Misty Peack's sheriff. He does his best to serve his town and to provide everything to his little girl, Avery (an awsome character, btw). Sadie has just return to town, after leaving her fianceé. She used to be Avery's nanny and loves that girl as her own. She is given the opportunity to help take care of her once again.
And this get them both closer. They have a big attraction from the begining and the more time they spend together more that feeling grows.
And then lots of things happen, and put the girls in danger, and getting Eastern in overprotective mode (I love this overbearing protective big teddy bears).
They have a great dynamic with the rest of their family and all that foind family is amazingly strong in this book and series.
I just loved it all!!
Burn of Obsidian by Taylor Aston White
5.0
This is begining to be something I just take fro granted. I know I'm going to love the story even before picking it up, and I'm never wrong! 🫠
I love Taylor's writing and world building and her way of making me fall deep withing her story and words. As previously happend, this book was another big hit! 🤯🤯
I loved broody and sulky Jax. Even not being a man of saying much, he had an amazing presence, and all his shell protected a very caring man. Dangerous, but caring.
He starts by stalking Thea (and organizing her house while doing it... it was funny to know such a a man was a tidy one), but is then forced to make himself present when she is in danger.
Thea is a pocket full of sunshine. She glows and we can see that through the pages. But don't let this fool you. She is strong sassy and feisty, and can keep Jax on his toes when needed.
They continue to fight Gideon, and keep trying to get rid of rhe danger that lingers. They have several altercations, get hurt in the process, but manage to pull through.
As before, the Guardians inner beast is quite primal, but also funny. I turned out wanting him out more oftern. And the side characters, mainly Lucy and their new Pixie friend were top notch!!
I'm counting the days next, to Lucy's story!! Finally it will be his turn 🤗🫠😍
I love Taylor's writing and world building and her way of making me fall deep withing her story and words. As previously happend, this book was another big hit! 🤯🤯
I loved broody and sulky Jax. Even not being a man of saying much, he had an amazing presence, and all his shell protected a very caring man. Dangerous, but caring.
He starts by stalking Thea (and organizing her house while doing it... it was funny to know such a a man was a tidy one), but is then forced to make himself present when she is in danger.
Thea is a pocket full of sunshine. She glows and we can see that through the pages. But don't let this fool you. She is strong sassy and feisty, and can keep Jax on his toes when needed.
They continue to fight Gideon, and keep trying to get rid of rhe danger that lingers. They have several altercations, get hurt in the process, but manage to pull through.
As before, the Guardians inner beast is quite primal, but also funny. I turned out wanting him out more oftern. And the side characters, mainly Lucy and their new Pixie friend were top notch!!
I'm counting the days next, to Lucy's story!! Finally it will be his turn 🤗🫠😍
Never Really Mine by Alice Daniels
4.0
This small town book, shows us two best friend who have feelings for each other since forever.
But, as expected they don't act upon their feelings because thay are afraid to lose each other and their friendship (that means the world to them). After a night with low innibitions, they hook up, and them a couple of months later find they are expecting. And this is the main approach to this story. It then revolves on how they accept their feelings and describing their pregnancy life/joys/ problems.
I can say I really loved Beau. He was so, so sweet. I believe every woman deserved to have a man like that in her life! He was not only her friend, but truly her partner and lover. We always put her first and fought for their friensdship and for their feelings even when she didn't believe they could happen, and always did that with an open heart and positivity. He was amazing!
Marley is more of an introvert, with a history of depression, and this takes her mind in a big part of the story. She never feels good enough, and strugles to believe she can be loved (even with all the effort Beau makes).
We can see their journey through the pregnancy and experience their fears, and see how a good relationship and partnership is so crucial during that time.
But, as expected they don't act upon their feelings because thay are afraid to lose each other and their friendship (that means the world to them). After a night with low innibitions, they hook up, and them a couple of months later find they are expecting. And this is the main approach to this story. It then revolves on how they accept their feelings and describing their pregnancy life/joys/ problems.
I can say I really loved Beau. He was so, so sweet. I believe every woman deserved to have a man like that in her life! He was not only her friend, but truly her partner and lover. We always put her first and fought for their friensdship and for their feelings even when she didn't believe they could happen, and always did that with an open heart and positivity. He was amazing!
Marley is more of an introvert, with a history of depression, and this takes her mind in a big part of the story. She never feels good enough, and strugles to believe she can be loved (even with all the effort Beau makes).
We can see their journey through the pregnancy and experience their fears, and see how a good relationship and partnership is so crucial during that time.
Fall Too Well by Erin Branscom
5.0
I loved this story so much. Just like it's fall theme it was cozy, spiced and heartwarming! Perfect for reading on a chilly night on the porch with a warm blanket and a hot drink. Loved it!
Everly and Nash grew up together. She was his sister's best friend, that by having an absent father grew up pratically in their house. They had a crush / not acted upon romance and drew appart.
They grew up, she ended up being a single mom and returned to her small town, and they had this huge love for one another, but both thought it was one sided and never acted upon it.
Well... he did, sort of. He waited until he knew she was ready and went all in expressing all his feelings!
I loved the way he took care of her, even if she never suspected it. He went all the way to know she was well and safe. It was heartmelting that kind of love, even if (he though) one sided, with no strings attached.
The way he went all caveman-like when she needed rescue.. ohhhh, well. I liked it!!
Her ex-husband and his family were infuriating, and the author managed to make me want to slap him myself. After giving them so much trouble they had what they deserved.
The found family aspect was spot on!!
I'm a sucker for this, and also big friendships with no strings attached, when all you have is to blink and someone is there for you. Well, this book has this a lot!! I love it. And I love the way the author can describe and entwine us in this feeling.
'Because sometimes family isn’t who you started with; it’s who you end up with.'
It kind of makes us wish that we were there experiencing that love! 🥰
Just Partners by Evie Sterling
4.0
This story was a completly different vibe from other books I've been reading from this author, but it wasn't a bad change. In this story we can see more of a mystery rom-com with a hint of romance (the romance kind of fades to the back, and it is most perceived by the mais character's thoughts than their real actions).
Cassie is an actress that suddenly has been discarted by the industry, and she doesn't know why. All she knows and finds out is that something very wrong and fishy is going on, and she is dettermined to find out what! She goes back to Montana, where her dad's best friend still runs their PI business and ends up being added to the team and helping solve a case. What she didn't expect was to enjoy so much returning both to the family and friend business and to Linc.
Linc is a PI, with a business that is failing, and that has some secrets with a shady past that he wants to hide. When Cassie returns we wants her gone. First to protect her, and then because he is attracted to his best friend's daughter.
Both main characters are independent and strong minded, so they bicker every step of the way. The banter between main characters was spot on, and the way they could drive each other crazy was quite funny.
We got a lot of mystery, and have several questions unaswered, so now we have to wait for book two, to see if some of them get solved for us.
I hope to have a little bit more romance in the next one.. they could use some romance to burn some of their attraction.