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  Rugged Cowboy: A Mulbury Boys Novel Hope Eternal Ranch Romance Book 3 Elana Johnson GoodReads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭑ Romance, clean, contemporary; Series, but stand alone read.      More of a 3.5 for me as a reader. Contemporary Western romance, with a twist. Dallas, is a convicted criminal recently released from prison for white collar crime. A friend from prison is getting married, and Dallas owes him so much for his support, kindness, protection, and help during their incarceration. Seeing Nate and Ted friends from his incarceration, helps as he transitions with his children into life outside of prison. Sensitive to his change in his life, from surgeon, prisoner, and now released inmate, he watches, observes, and tries to fit in at the ranch as he starts working at the ranch. As he and Jessica meet and get to know one another, his life, and the complexities of being divorced with an ex-wife who is addicted, and in debt to dealers, puts his children, him, ...

  Sea Glass Castle Carolina Coast Book 3 T.I. Lowe GoodReads review   🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅 Romance, clean, contemporary; Series, but stand alone read; Christian Faith elements      Sophia and Wes's story is a gorgeously detailed romance between two honest hurting hearts, trying to heal from past hurts and lost dreams. While differing disappointments and sadness in their past, they both offend each other initially. Wes moves into their small town as a new Doctor, and hopes to escape the sadness and disappointments in his past, while Sophia is moving on from a violent failed marriage. Sophia's friends and Wes's friends in town see how well they suit, and as Sophia and Wes make an 'arrangement' that seems platonic, they help them find where their true hearts lie.      Beautifully poignant, moving, honest, introspective and heartfelt, with strong side characters from previous novels in this series, and of course, their attraction to each...

Search Angel Forever Home Romances Book 2 Jennifer Griffith GoodReads review ⭐⭐⭐⭑ Romance, clean, contemporary; second chance; series, but stand alone read     Emma/Emily Shane and 'Triple D', Hockey star goalie Dempsey Dean Davidson's story was a fun, lovely read.  Dempsey's worries with regard to his health has him seeking out his birth father for health history, and he turns to volunteer genealogy help that leads him to reconnect with Emma.  Past mistakes get righted, sweet tender moments with Dempsey's family, and with each other lead Emma to 'see' his character in a way that didn't happen in High School.  Their attraction, and tender moments, as well as introspection for each other, helping each other in their present cares and concerns made for a lovely, sweet escape read!       Loved the secondary characters, family, team and the game moments. Dempsey's strong ethics, morals, strength of his character, and ...

Fair as a Star Victorian Romantics Book 1 Mimi Matthews GoodReads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Romance, period, clean; Series, but stand alone read      Gorgeous, lushly detailed period romance, dealing with a very sensitive health subject. Beryl's return to her village after a being abroad with her Aunt was fraught with emotion for Beryl.  Her betrothal to Sir Henry Rivenhall, while practical, was missing what she longed for most, being seen and cherished.  This weighs on her spirit as she integrates back into her home life.      Mark Rivenhall, is her friend and pastor. The moments they share, his sensitivity, caring, and concern for her, was so well drawn.  Their moments, in sharp contrast to her moments with Sir Henry, were so full of promise, and feeling.  M.M.'s knows how to describe the emotions, feelings, wants, cares and concerns, along with the lovely romance that readers are drawn to.  Perfect period read.    I receiv...

*Throwback Thursday* The Running Dream Wendelin Van Draanen GoodReads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Contemporary YA read with a dash of romance      Jessica's  dreams, aspirations, and friendships are all impacted by the accident and the aftermath of what happens to her as she loses her leg.  Great cast of characters, family, friends, acquaintances, coaches, teammates, and therapists.  The leg itself is a character in a way.       Beautifully drawn portrait of a young woman overcoming the despair and hopelessness after her dreams are shattered, and the new path that opens up for her as she takes steps towards a new future.  W.V.D gets the subtleties of human interactions, worries, concerns, and the moments that take your breath away.  Perfect YA read, with just the right mix of friends, family, and romance.

The Crushing Depths Coastal Guardians Book 2 Dani Pettrey GoodReads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Romance, suspense, contemporary; Christian faith elements      A perfect romantic suspense read! More of a 4.5 for me as a reader, but loved the pacing, characters, and the back and forth between the characters, suspects, and the unfolding clues to the two crimes that were paralleled in the novel. Great cast of the CGIS team, and their back stories that gradually come out over the course of the novel. The prayers and faith expressed by the characters as they navigated their jobs, and lives was naturally woven into the novel, just as it would be in real life for a Christian, perfectly incorporated and a nice aspect to this novel.      The two main characters, Rissi and Mason's, unfolding romance was so beautifully crafted and told. Their past hurts, past history, and the feelings they had and have were so well portrayed as they worked their case. Love...

Of Literature and Lattes Katherine Reay GoodReads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Contemporary relationship romance; series but stand alone read; mild faith elements      Revisiting the town of Winsome with Alyssa coming back after a complete implosion of her life in California, worrying about an investigation by the FBI into her place of employment and even her, and coming home to the mess that is her relationship with her parents, gradually unfolds as the reader also sees Jeremy's coffee shop, and his relationship with the town, and his customers and his place with his daughter in his life. Life that is messy, real, hurting, and capable of change, hope, and determination to make something right.       Alyssa's talents with business are an impetus to start her friendship gradually with Jeremy. As they both see their lives gradually unfold, and develop around them, Alyssa with her parents, and seeing them for who they really are in her life...