Don't Think(Lyrics From The Heart,#1)

 

 

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ALLIE:
I was supposed to be relaxing. After a messy breakup and years of putting myself last, a girls’ trip to Boston with no kids, no expectations, and a chance to finally see my favorite band in concert was exactly what I needed. But then I crashed my grocery cart into him—Jax Owens, lead singer of the band that’s been on repeat for as long as I can remember. Now I’m panicking, babbling, and trying not to melt into the linoleum while he looks at me as if I’m not just a walking disaster. He’s charming, kind, and way too good to be true. But even if he is interested, I’m not the kind of woman rock stars fall for… am I? 

 
JAX:
I came to Boston for business, not to fall for a gorgeous woman who smells like roses, radiates chaos, and is clearly carrying more than a few suitcases full of baggage. My life has been a mess with a recent divorce, loss, and so much regret that I haven’t felt like myself in a long time. But then Allie shows up and suddenly things feel... possible again. But I live on the road while she’s trying to put down roots. My life, my band, my home—everything is back in Cardiff. We’re only here to finish a deal, go on tour and get back home. But the more time I spend with her, the harder it is to walk away. And now I’m starting to wonder: what if the right thing isn’t in the plan at all?

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It didn’t take me long to fall in love with this story and the characters. Within the first few pages, I was hooked and had to force myself to put this book down. If it weren’t for school, I would have spent all day reading this book. There were many aspects of this book that I loved. Still, I especially loved the relationship between Allie and Jax and the way it developed throughout the story. Every interaction between Allie and Jax had me wondering what would happen between the two of them next. 

I loved the dual perspective between Allie and Jax, which gave the reader a chance to connect with each character more deeply. I loved the way Olivia portrayed each character's emotions; I could feel every single one of them while reading. I think that meeting Jax is what Allie needed, what both needed. I am curious to see what will happen to them next. One of the things that I love about this book is that you can connect with most of the characters. I loved most of them, except for a couple, and I have mixed feelings about Nora. 

Don’t Think is not a story that you will forget. I found myself thinking about it and telling my friends about it a few days after I finished this book. I was ready for the second book from the moment that I turned the last page—one of my favorite reads of the year, highly recommended. I cannot wait for Louder Than Words!

The Holiday Clause(Hideway Harbor,#5)

 

 

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Thank you to the author,Lydia Michaels for  E ARC, in exchange for an honest review.  

Three billionaire brothers. One ultimatum. And a childhood best friend who just became the prize.

 
The Christmas rush began the moment Magnus Hawthorne informed his sons that his billion-dollar empire would come with one hell of a holiday clause—whoever marries first inherits everything.
Too bad they all want the same woman. 

Wren Wilde, Hideaway Harbor’s unintentional cat lady, is sick of bossy Hawthorne men controlling her non-existent love life. After years of their territorial interference, she’s finally going after what she wants. But Greyson, Soren, and Logan have other plans—one of them must marry, and all three brothers want Wren. 

With no clue how her boring life turned into a billion-dollar competition, Wren refuses to play along. But when three alpha males turn on the holiday charm and refuse to take no for an answer, her defenses crumble. 

Wren must decide which brother wins, and this Christmas, her choice comes down to love.

 

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Every book that takes place in Hideaway Harbor has me falling in love with Hideaway Harbor even more. It’s such a magical place; the one that I wish I could escape to. This one tells a story of Wren and the Hawthorne brothers. At first, I didn’t know what to make of the brothers and the reason they pursued Wren. If it were me, I would run far away. I understand the reason why they did it, but at the same time, I couldn’t believe that they would even consider it, considering that they had known Wren since they were kids. Sometimes I wondered how Wren put up with them for as long as she had, considering how they acted sometimes. 

I liked the way the relationships developed in this book, not only between the main characters but also among the side characters in the story. Almost every page in the book had me wondering what would happen next. I couldn’t help but wonder which of the brothers Wren would choose, if she were to choose any of them. I did notice that she had a connection with one of the brothers more than the others. I liked the brothers, some more than others, but I wasn’t always fond of how protective they were. Sometimes I felt that they went too far. The Holiday Clause took me a few pages to get into the story, but once I did, I knew that I was going to have trouble putting this book down. 

The Holiday Clause was the first book that I have read by Lydia Michaels, and now that I have, I cannot wait to check out her others. I hope there will be another book in the future about the other Hawthorne brothers. I am curious to see what might be in store for them—highly recommended holiday romance.

The Holiday Post(Hideaway Harbor,#4)

 

 

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 Thank you to the author,L.B Dunbar for  E ARC, in exchange for an honest review. 

 

Hideaway Harbor is layered in love for the holidays, enticing visitors to the coastal area for a seasonal respite, so thanks to an unpredicted blizzard, it’s no surprise when a stranger plows into the town’s welcome sign. 

What is a surprise is when he’s suddenly—and rather reluctantly by me—an extended-stay guest in my home thanks to no vacancies in town, some pesky matchmaking, and candy cane martinis on a Monday.
There’s something vaguely familiar about this new visitor. The combination of snow and tinsel colored hair. The well-trimmed matching beard. The laugh lines near his coal-colored eyes. How good he looks in the color red. He’s thoughtful and kind, and has a flair for the holiday season, which makes him most likely to make the top of Santa’s good guy (with a hint of bad boy) list. 

After some disappointing news concerning the holidays, the hap, hap, happiest time of the year isn’t feeling so spectacular. But my houseguest’s presence builds a snowstorm of emotions in my chest, making my Christmas wish a transfer to the naughty list . . . with him. 

Unfortunately, there’s a mystery behind his origins, and he has “not-staying” written all over him. With places to be before the calendar flips to December twenty-fourth, he’ll soon be gone, and I’ve encountered this heartbreaking, lump-of-coal sensation once before. 

No matter how short or sweet his visit, there’s no doubt about the magic we make together, leaving me to wonder if love is the greatest adventure we take. 

 

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Heartwarming. 

The perfect book to get you into the holiday season. The Holiday Post captivated me from the first page, and I found myself constantly on the edge of my seat. Every chapter had me wondering what would happen with Saint and Lumi next. You can see right from the start the attraction between the two of them. Considering that Saint wasn’t from Hideaway Harbor, I was curious if that would change as the story progressed. I liked how mysterious Saint was, especially when it came to his job, and I was suspicious about it. I loved the mystery behind it, which made the story even more interesting to read. I was curious to see what would happen. 

I could see The Holiday Post as a Hallmark Holiday movie while I was reading it. The chemistry between Saint and Lumi was so heartfelt, I found myself smiling at almost every scene between the two of them. I liked the way that the two of them connected and the way that their relationship developed through the book. I couldn’t put this book down, but there was another part of me that didn’t want to reach the end because I didn’t want to say goodbye to these fantastic characters. I feel like Saint and Lumi should get another book, or at least a novella. I still cannot get this story out of my mind. 

I love Christmas stories and have read multiple different ones through the years. The Holiday Post is one of the most unique ones that I have come across. What I love about the Hideaway Harbor books is that they consistently make you smile and laugh, even when they tackle challenging situations. I’m so glad that I got a chance to read this one, and I'm excited to come back to Hideaway Harbor for the next one!

The Right Kind Of Wrong(Kind Of Perfect,#2)

 

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Thank you to the Love Story PR and author,Jillian Marie For E ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

 

 RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER18,2025

 

 

 

 

What if walking away once wasn’t enough to keep your heart safe? 

Natalie Bradford is starting over. Newly divorced, raising two children, and building a career she never thought she’d have the courage to chase, she’s finally learning what it means to live life on her own terms in sunny Southern California. 

Then the first day of school collides with the past she can’t outrun. Will Parker—magnetic, complicated, unforgettable—is standing there with a stunning new blonde girlfriend…and the same pull that once undid her. 

They both know the risks. The timing is impossible. Their lives are tangled with kids, exes, and expectations. And while the spark between them hasn’t dimmed, Will’s teenage daughter Madison is bolder than ever—her sharp edges and fiery spirit threatening to turn every fragile boundary into a battlefield. 

When work throws them together, stolen glances turn into lingering moments, and the line between resisting and surrendering disappears. Natalie must decide if some loves are worth breaking the rules for twice—or if this is the kind of wrong that could cost her everything.

 

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The Right Kind Of Wrong is the perfect sequel to Will and Natalie's story. I've been curious about what happened next from the moment I finished The Wrong Kind Of Perfect. I was happy to learn that there would be another book. I was swept away by Will and Natalie’s story from the first page and was on the edge of my seat until the last page. It was a much more emotional read than the first book, but I loved the way Jillian showed each of the characters’ emotions; it felt as if I was experiencing those emotions while reading. It was so raw, heartbreaking, yet beautiful. 

I'm still trying to process my feelings after reading this story. I loved how all the characters came together. I was rooting for Natalie and Will from the start; actually, I've been rooting for them since the first book. The Right Kind of Wrong is much more than a love story; it's a story about family, second chances, and healing. I loved everything about this story: the characters, the plot, the pacing. I cried, I smiled, I laughed, and I got angry with the characters; it was as if I were part of the story. I finished this book in one day because I couldn’t get enough of the story. 

I think that this book would make a perfect Hallmark movie. I loved the first book, but I loved the second book even more. I adored Meredith; she reminded me so much of my best friend, Mariah, who is like a sister to me. Like Meredith, she has been there for me every step of the way. I loved the bond that the two of them have. I’m so glad that I came across Jillian; she’s the author to watch out for. I look forward to seeing what she has in store for us next!

The Holiday Whoopie(Hideaway Harbor,#3)

 

 

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 Thank you to the author,Sara L Hudson for  E ARC, in exchange for an honest review. 

What happens when a type-A small-town baker and a Hollywood lawyer collide?
Whoopie… pies , for starters. 

Audrey Nouel didn’t swap Manhattan’s Michelin stars for Maine’s whoopie pies just to fall for a man who wears thousand-dollar suits like pajamas. She’s got a bakery to run, a cease-and-desist letter threatening her business, and zero chill for the city-boy Grinch who strolls in looking like he wrote the naughty list. 

Jack Lourd didn’t plan on spending Christmas in a postcard-perfect harbor town—or partnering with a feisty baker who swears she doesn’t need his help. He’s here for his movie-star client, not to trade legal briefs for frosting bags. 

But toss in one ill-timed snowstorm, a gingerbread house catastrophe, and a Christmas tree takedown that goes viral, and you’ve got a hot recipe for whoopie.

 

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I love the Hideaway Harbor series, and even though each book is about a different couple, I like the way they occasionally mention characters from other books, even if it’s just briefly. First, I love the title of this one The Holiday Whoopie, it just screams at you to pick it up. The Holiday Whoopie is one of those books that will make you hungry and craving something sweet. On multiple occasions, I wished that Audrey’s bakery was real so that I could try one. I liked the descriptions in this book; they were so vivid, which made the book play out in my mind like a movie. 

I liked the chemistry between Audrey and Jack, and how hard both tried to deny their attraction to one another. Although I think that Audrey was in more of a denial than Jack. I enjoyed reading about their banter, some of which had me laughing, while others made me roll my eyes. Most of all, I adored the community of Hideaway Harbor and how they made Jack feel part of the community. It’s one of the reasons that I wish that Hideway Harbor were real. I loved the interaction between all the characters; the type of community that was impossible not to love. The more I read, the harder it was to put the book down. Every page had me wondering what would happen with Audrey and Jack next. 

This was my first book by Sara L. Hudson and I’m eager to check out her others! Another thing that I love about Hideway Harbor is discovering all these new authors! I am so grateful that I had the chance to read this book. Highly recommended! I cannot wait to see what’s next for Hideway Harbor!

The Holiday Fakers(Hideaway Harbor,#2)

 

 

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 Thank you to the author,Evie Alexander for  E ARC, in exchange for an honest review. 

 

 

One fake boyfriend. One bed. One very complicated Christmas. 

Piper
I promised my mom I’d bring a boyfriend home for the holidays. 

I did not mean Brody King—Hollywood heartthrob, tabloid trainwreck, and the reason I have a folder of fantasy fan art I’ll take to the grave. 

He’s also my brother’s best friend and the man who ghosted our small town (and me) twelve years ago.
Now we’re sharing one bed, faking a relationship, and pretending he’s changed. 

The problem? I’m starting to believe it. 

But Brody doesn’t do forever. 

And I don’t do heartbreak twice.

 
Brody 

 
The plan was simple: come home, look reformed, and don’t fall for Piper Locke. Again.
Instead, I’m stuck in a snow-globe town with the girl I never stopped wanting. 

Piper’s smart, hilarious, way too sexy—and still completely off-limits.
She thinks I’ll leave like last time. 

And she’s right. My next job’s a world away from Hideaway Harbor.
But this fake relationship feels dangerously real, and Piper isn’t just a PR fix. 

She’s the reason I want to stay. 

 

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Heartwarming. 

I loved this book! The story and the characters captured my heart. I adored Piper’s family, especially her parents, and how they wanted to take care of everyone. They remind me so much of my parents. Piper’s mom was hilarious, and I laughed out loud. I can only imagine how Piper’s household was when she was younger. Piper’s parents are the types of people that you can’t help but love. There is part of me that wants a book just about them. 

I love the setting. Hideaway Harbor sounds like a perfect place to escape to. What I love about Hideaway Harbor is how you feel a connection to almost all the characters. I’m excited that there are more books in the series, because there are a few characters I want to learn more about. I adored Piper and Brody from the start, and I liked the way Alexander developed their relationship; it felt realistic. There was a connection between the two of them from the start, I just hoped that they would see that. The scenes between the two of them were my favorites. 

I liked the pacing of the story, and I found it hard to find a stopping point. There were a few times when I stayed up late, just to see what happened with Brody and Piper next. The Holiday Fakers was my first book by Evie Alexander, and I cannot wait to check out her others. One of my favorites was the interactions between the characters; there were so many bittersweet moments that I couldn’t help but smile. I adore the cover most of all; it looks so magical, just like the story was. Highly recommended to all romance fans

Best Year Ever(Battles In Love,#1)

 

 

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Thank you to the author,Kylie Skye in E ARC, in exchange for an honest review.  

 

 

RORI

 
After a sizzling one night stand on New Years, I was ready to forget him. No distractions will get in the way of my tennis dreams - including pro football players that look like Greek gods. 

Yet wherever I turn, there he is, refusing to be ignored. As he breaks down my walls, I propose we explore whatever this is between us, so long as it stays label-free and a secret. 

But can anything stay a secret with the media frenzies surrounding us both?

 
LANDON

 
I can’t let go of our night together. As a pro athlete, I follow careful rules when it comes to the women I hook up with. She makes me want a different playbook this time around. 

Only, she asks to keep our relationship casual and on the down low. On top of that, this year’s the biggest one yet for both of us professionally. She’s storming up the ranks in women’s tennis, and my team’s set to make major moves in the league. 

Can I convince her that we’re the perfect match, even during the best year ever for our sports dreams?

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Over the past year, I have fallen in love with sports romance. When I came across this one, especially after reading the blurb, I knew I had to check it out. I’m so glad that I did. One of the things I liked about this book was that both main characters were athletes, and one of them was a tennis player. You don’t often come across sports romances featuring a tennis player, and I appreciate the fact that it was different. I enjoyed how realistic this book felt when it came to professional athletes and trying to balance a relationship at the same time. Their relationship felt realistic to me, although at first, I thought it moved a little too fast. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, wanting to see what was going to happen with them next. 

I enjoyed that the story was written from both Rori and Landon’s perspectives. I feel that you can get to know and connect with each of the characters more that way. I liked both characters, although there were some choices that Rori made that made me want to talk some sense into her, even if I understood the reason behind them. Landon, on the other hand, you couldn’t help but love him; how can you not? He took care of everyone. I also adored the bond between Landon and his sister, Grace. I loved that he had such a support system. I enjoyed how big sports were part of this book, I noticed that not all sports romance books are like that. I found myself rooting for Rori along with everyone else. 

I liked the way that relationship evolved between Landon and Rori, and the other characters. Best Year Ever is the type of book that you find yourself connecting with all the characters. I’m already excited about the next book in the series. This was a heartwarming, yet heartbreaking at times, debut novel by Kylie Skye and I cannot wait for her next one!

Like Pineapple On Pizza.

 

 

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 Thank you to Love Notes PR and the author,Amber Mae for E ARC, in exchange for an honest review.  

 

When life throws you lemons, you make lemonade… 

Cienna is determined to honor her grandmother’s legacy by becoming the next principal at her school. With the board of trustees watching her every move, she’s laser-focused on proving herself—while trying to forget the whirlwind summer romance who ghosted her months ago. Everything is under control… until he walks through her classroom door on the first day of school, hand in hand with a child who’s undeniably his. 

When life gives you pineapples, you put them on pizza. 

Reed thought he had life figured endless vacations and zero responsibilities. But one phone call turned his carefree world upside down. Now he’s juggling custody battles, parenting mishaps, and the reappearance of the woman he never quite got over—the one who’s as off-limits as she is unforgettable. 

As Reed and Cienna navigate their unexpected reunion, old sparks ignite amid new challenges. She pushes him to rise above his past, and he dares her to see herself beyond the confines of her career. But with so much at stake, can they find a way to create something sweet out of the chaos life has served them—or will their second chance slip away for good?

 

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I’m in love. 

It didn’t take me long to be captured by Cienna and Reed’s story. The moment that the two of them met on the cruise, you could practically feel the connection between them. I adored the way that the cruise brought the two of them together. The scenes between the two of them were my favorites, and I couldn’t seem to get enough of them. I loved the bond the two of them shared, and when they were together, they were happy. I think I knew that the two of them belonged with each other before they did. I was curious to see what would happen between the two of them once they saw each other again. 

Abi. I adored her. I loved her personality, and you couldn’t help but fall in love with her. The bond she had with Cienna made me smile; it was clear how much she loved Cienna. I also loved how Abi tried to make everyone happy. I’m still smiling while writing about her. I do believe that she helped Reed heal. That’s what I loved about Reed: how much he loved Abi. 

Like Pineapple On Pizza is much more than a romance story. It’s a story about healing, family, friendships, and second chances. I liked the way Amber developed the relationship between Reed and Cienna; it felt real, and the bond between Cienna, Reed, and Abi. This book had me going through a variety of emotions; I’m still thinking about the story. This was a beautifully written debut novel, and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for us next!

The Maid's Secret(Molly The Maid,#3)

 

 

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Thank you to publisher, Random House|Ballantine for providing with E ARC via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. 

 

A wedding. A heist. A secret.

 
Molly Gray’s life is about to change in ways she could never have imagined. As the esteemed Head Maid and recently promoted Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel, good things are just around the corner, including her marriage to her beloved fiancé, Juan Manuel, only two months away. 

But Molly’s entire existence is upended when a film crew descends upon the hotel to shoot the hit reality TV show Hidden Treasures, starring popular art appraisers Brown and Beagle. On a whim, Molly brings in a shoebox containing a few of her gran’s old things for appraisal, and much to everyone's surprise, one item turns out to be a rare and priceless treasure. Instantly, Molly is both a multi-millionaire and a media sensation—the world’s rags-to-riches darling—until the priceless piece vanishes from the hotel in the boldest, brashest antiquities heist in recent memory. 

The key to the mystery lies in the past, in a long-forgotten diary written by Molly’s gran. For the first time ever, Molly learns about Gran’s true-to-life fairytale, a young girl to the manor born, the only child of a wealthy magnate. But when Gran falls head over heels in love with a young man her parents deem below her station, her life is thrown into turmoil. As fate would have it, the greatest love of Gran’s life is someone Molly knows quite well…. 

Together with her friends, Molly combs the past and the present to catch the thief before looming threats against her become real.

 

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I love this series! I remember when I came across the first book in the series, and it didn’t take me long to be captivated by Molly Gray’s story. I was excited for the chance to read The Maid’s Secret, as I was curious to see how the series would come to an end. At the same time, I was sad to say goodbye to Molly; I had adored reading about her adventures. Molly The Maid series is unlike any mystery series that I have read before, and that’s one of the things that makes it so appealing. The Maid’s Secret had almost everything that I love about Molly and had a few unexpected twists that I did not see coming. 

I did feel that The Maid’s Secret had a slower start than the rest of the series. However, once the item goes missing, that’s when everything gets more captivating. As always, I tried to solve the mystery along with Molly by trying to figure out why someone would want to steal it. How would it benefit them? There were so many questions running through my mind while I was reading the book. That’s what I love about this series: it makes you think and feel like you are part of the story. All the descriptions were so vivid that they pulled you into the story even more. 

Although I enjoyed Molly's story, I adored the diary entries by Molly's Gran. I was curious about her since the first book. I knew some information about her, mostly what Molly had told me, but there wasn't much I learned about her life. I loved reading the diary entries about Gran's life, and there were even some parts that were unexpected; I kept turning the pages because I needed to know more. I’m sad that we came to the end of Molly’s story, but it was a joy to read, and I know that I will return to re-read it in the future. Highly recommended to any mystery fans.

The Gift Exchange: YA Holiday Anthology.

 

 

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Thank you to Happily Booked PR, for E ARC in exchange for an honest review.

 

RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 5,2025   

In these ten standalone stories, teens navigate grief, love, friendship, and the surprises that come wrapped in unexpected packages. From a holiday heist to a magical keychain, a storm-delayed reunion to a secret society, each story explores how giving—and receiving—can open hearts and heal old wounds. 

Featured stories “One Perfect Gift” by Caroline Baccene“Cereal Thieves” by Gwen Cole“The First Christmas” by Jessica Daniliuk“The Gift of Christmas Present” by Katie Fitzgerald“Snow People” by Lisa Freeman“Mad-Dashing Through the Snow” by Justine Gunn“Tinsel and Tangled Hearts” by Amy Kelly“When the Snow Settles” by Kate Ormand“Share the Love” by Katherine Rea“Tater Tot” by Desi Snow Whether through new love, chosen family, or long-overdue reconciliation, The Gift Exchange shows that the holidays are less about what’s under the tree and more about the people around it. Perfect for fans of cozy and contemporary romance, found family, and meaningful moments. 

 

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When I heard about The Gift Exchange, I was intrigued, mainly since it features short stories by different authors. I love short stories and even wrote a few myself for a class. However, this was my first holiday short story. I liked how many different authors the anthology featured, and how each of the stories featured had a different take on the holiday season. From the moment I started reading, I found myself engrossed in the story until the end, and then wondering which story I would read next. You couldn’t help but fall in love with each of the stories. 

I loved how different each of the stories were. Some featured more heavy topics, others wrote about true meaning of the holidays and some had me laughing. All these stories will get you into the holiday spirit. Some stories had a slower start than others, but in general, I adore these stories; each of them had its own magic. These are the perfect stories for the holiday season.