Never Will I Forever(Kind Of Perfect,#3)

 

 

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 Thank you to the author,Jillian Marie for providing me with E-ARC, in exchange for honest review.

 

  06.25.26 

The love story that was never supposed to happen… becomes the one they can’t walk away from. 

Meredith has built a life on her own terms—a successful photographer in Manhattan, keeping everything just out of reach. 

Evan lives over 2,500 miles away. A Southern California native, he runs a surf school, spends his days in the water, and comes home sun-warmed and unbothered, his dog Bear never far behind. His life is simple by design—and he intends to keep it that way. 

The attraction between them is immediate. Unavoidable. Complicated by the fact that Meredith’s sister is married to Evan’s best friend. 

So they give it a boundary. Call it what it is. Just for fun. 

It’s supposed to stay easy. Temporary. Something they can walk away from without looking back. 

But some connections refuse to stay contained. 

The more they try to keep their distance, the harder it becomes to ignore what’s building between them—something deeper, something neither of them planned for. 

And neither of them knows how to stop. 

Now it’s the one thing they can’t let go.

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Some Kind Of Perfect hold a special place in my heart. Ever since I read Natalie and Will's story, I've fallen in love. I liked Meredith since she was introduced in the first book and was excited when I found out that she was going to get her own book. I was curious to see what would happen with Meredith and Evan. I could tell that Meredith liked him, but at the same time, she seemed afraid that their relationship would move beyond what it was. There was part of me that understood why she kept on pushing him away, but another part of me felt that she wasn’t fair to Evan. She kept on coming back to him; only to push him away later. I was waiting and hoping that Meredith would come to her senses and figure out what she wants. 

I loved Evan, and it was clear how much he loved Meredith; despite how much she pushed him away, he was always there for her when she needed him. However, I was afraid of what might happen if she kept on pushing him away. Throughout the book, I rooted for Evan and Meredith to end up together. Of course, I loved that Natalie and Will made an appearance in this book. I loved how Natalie was there for her sister; I loved the bond between the two of them. 

I loved the summer vibes of this book. I also loved the way that Jillian described everything and transformed me there. I’m so glad I had an opportunity to read Meredith and Evan’s story, and cannot wait to see what Jillian has in store for us next

Fall At Once(Cozy Creek Collection,#3)

 

 

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 4.5★ 

I'm in Cozy Creek for two To get over my breakup and help my grandmother run her bakery while she recovers from a sprained ankle. 

I am absolutely not here to fall in love. 

But my grandma's smoking hot firefighter neighbor keeps rescuing me—from the side of the road, from a tree (don't ask), and then finally from my ex with a steamy kiss in a bar. 

So when he needs my help, how can I say no? 

As a party planner, I'm the perfect person to step in and work with him on preparations for Cozy Creek Fire Brigade's Fall Fundraiser. 

Sparks fly as we spend more time together, but we've both been burned by love before. 

I do my best to beat the heat, but then he kissed me for real, and (f)all at once, I realize we might just be perfect for each other.

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Fall At Once was such cute book. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie, and I found myself smiling on multiple occasions. I loved Madi and Cole from the beginning; from the moment Cole rescued Madi the first time, you could feel the attraction and connection between them. You could tell how much Cole cared about Madi, the way that he kept on rescuing her. I understood why he kept pushing her away, but I wish he wouldn’t. I had a feeling that if he kept pushing her away, he would lose her. I was rooting all throughout the book that he would come to his senses. 

Fall At Once had such a good description of Cozy Creek that I wanted to move there. I loved the small community and the way that everyone looked out for one another. That is one of my favorite things about small-town books. I adored most of the characters in this book, except the exes. I loved Kenzie more than I thought, and I am curious about her story, and feel like she needs her own book. I’m glad that Madi and Kenzie had one each other. Gigi; that’s another character that you cannot help but love. She reminded me so much of one of my grandma’s. Fall At Once gave me such a warm and fuzzy feeling while I was reading it. 

I liked the character development in this. Most of the characters went a long way; partially Madi. The ending was one of my favorite scenes in the book. I’m still smiling while thinking about it. I loved the bond that Madi created with Cole’s kids, Natalie and Evan. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough in this book. Fall At Once is the type of small-town vibes that I adore. Now that I have read Fall At Once, I’m eager to check out the other books in the Cozy Creek collection!

The Bookstore Diaries.

 

 

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  4.5★ 

Jax has a slight issue with control—as in, she needs it. Always. Too bad she has power only over the Painted Lady Bookstore, the Victorian mansion turned bookshop she inherited. No one else listens to a word she says. Her ex gets engaged for questionable reasons. Her beloved sister, Ryleigh, wants to move away to find a husband. And the handsome contractor Jax has chosen to convince Ryleigh to stay is only interested in Jax. 

Still, she’s living the bookworm dream—until an unhappy accident erases the names from the bookshop lockboxes where the town keeps their diaries. Which means the only way to find a diary’s owner is…to read it. 

As secrets spill and scandals surface, life at the Painted Lady Bookstore gets a lot more colorful and chaotic. But for a woman who’s always had to take charge, Jax will see that losing control—especially with the right wrong guy—can set you free.

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I love reading books that feature sisters, animals, self-discovery, and friendships. A close friend of mine told me about The Bookstore Diaries, and I’m so glad that she did. It was such a bittersweet story; I loved Jax and Ryleigh's stories and felt as if I was going along on the journey with them. I always loved books that either take place in a bookstore or feature books. I thought the idea of diaries in the bookstore was such a cute idea! 

Jax and Ryleigh; you couldn’t help but love them. Both were struggling in different ways, and from the start, I wanted them to find their happily-ever-after. I loved how close Jax and Ryleigh were, but I could tell that Ryleigh wasn’t happy where she was and hoped that she would be able to find her place. I understood why Jax didn’t want her sister to move, but I also felt she should have been more supportive. However, I’m glad that Jax and Ryleigh had each other. A lot of scenes between the two of them were bittersweet, and I found myself smiling. 

I had a feeling that the relationship Ryleigh had with Alex was more than just friendship; I was waiting for the two of them to figure it out. He was what she was missing. I loved the parrot, Ramon; he had me laughing on multiple occasions. The way Jax loved Ramon was so cute. He was one of my favorite things about this story. I loved the way that the story was written, along with all the descriptions, relationships, and the small-town community. It’s a story worth checking out.

The Underground Sisters.

 

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  Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK for complimentary  Earc via Netgalley. All opinions are my own. 

 

We’ll make sure they never forget. We’ll make sure that every recipe, every poem, every note is remembered, and never, ever forgotten. Even if it takes me a lifetime, I promise you that no one will forget…

 
Amsterdam, 1940: Schoolteacher Aletta knows the war will soon reach her and the Jewish children in her class. When her family hide an injured Allied airman in their home, they must how much will they risk when resistance could prove deadly? 

Paris, 1940: Since her mother’s death, Chloe has dedicated herself to protecting her brothers. So when the SS accuses Claude of being in the Resistance, she sacrifices herself to save him. 

Forced together in Ravensbrück concentration camp, Chloe, Aletta and her mother, Emma, forge an unbreakable bond. Surrounded by unimaginable cruelty, they mount their own kind of resistance—secretly teaching children and preserving fellow prisoners’ precious memories. In a place designed to strip away humanity, their friendship becomes an act of defiance, their determination to bear witness a lifeline of hope. 

As the war rages on and whispers of a longed-for liberation grow, can their courage and sisterhood see them through to freedom? And if they survive, how can they ever be the same?

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What a heartbreaking, yet beautiful story.

The Underground Sisters will make you cry. There were a few times throughout the story where I found myself getting emotional. Despite the heavy topic, I found myself unable to stop turning the pages. The Underground Sisters is a story about family, bravery, survival, and friendship. I liked the way Soraya described everything, especially life at the camp. It was so vivid that I imagined it all, the horror that all the women had to face there. The Underground Sisters was one of the most emotional and heartbreaking books that I read about WWII. 

I adored Emma, Chloe, and Aletta, and the bond they created. I believe that the bond is what kept the three of them going in the camp. I loved the way Emma and Aletta took Chloe in and treated her as family. I liked the dual timeline and the dual perspective in this book. The title, The Underground Sisters fits the book perfectly. Once I finished reading the book, I found myself thinking about the book. 

 The Underground Sisters is not a story that you will forget. It’s tough to read at time, and your heart will break for Emma, Aletta and Chloe and all the other women at the camp. However; I think that this is the story that should be read. I have read few books by Soraya. M.Lane and there is a reason that she is one of my favorite historical fiction authors. Highly recommended.

Say You Love Me (Lovers Lodge,#1)

 

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Thank you to the author,Jami Rogers and Grey's Promotions for providing me with E-ARC, in exchange for honest review.   

 

 

One offer from Dutton Richford is all it takes to land me in a deal with the enemy.

 
For a man who I've spent most of my life despising (and I assumed it went both ways), he knew exactly what to say to convince me to help him. 

You see, he wants his father to choose him as the next owner of Lovers Lodge, the destination venue our small town is most known for, and I want to finally own my own business and expand it. 

We both have obstacles that are keeping us from getting what we want, and somehow, teaming up makes the most sense.
It doesn’t take long for me to learn that I never really knew the man who has managed to steal my attention in just a few short weeks. The man who is much more observant and kinder than I expected him to be. Don’t even get me started on his bright green eyes, his sculpted body, and the dimple in his left cheek when he smiles. Which is rare, by the way, but he’s starting to do it more and more often with me. 

The way my heart pounds and my body heats when he’s near me, looks at me, touches me, or speaks to me is something I’m beginning to crave. 

It makes hating him that much harder. 

And that’s a problem, because what’s a girl supposed to do when a harmless deal turns into something more with a man who has always been forbidden?

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This was such a cute story! I've always loved small-town settings, and this one was perfect. I fell in love with Lovers Lodge instantly; it's the type of town that I see myself living in. Say You Love Me is the type of romance that I love; where everyone takes care of one another. Say You Love Me is the story where you won’t just fall in love with the main characters, but the side characters as well. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I finished it a few hours earlier, and I still can’t get it off my mind. 

I adored Brooke from the beginning and felt horrible that she had to go through what she did. I’m so glad that she had Dutton by her side. Dutton and Brooke stole my heart. I loved how their relationship grew from friendship to so much more. The bittersweet moments between the two of them had me smiling so much. The scenes between the two were my favorites, and I kept on turning the pages nonstop. I loved the way that Dutton took care of her. 

I loved the community in this book; there were only a few characters that I wasn’t fond of. Of course, I loved the banter between Brooke and Dutton, as well as between other characters. I didn’t want this book to end because I didn’t want to say goodbye. Say You Love Me was the first book that I read by Jami Rogers, and now I can’t wait to check out her others.