The Ballad Of Never After(Once Upon Broken Heart,#2)

 

 

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Not every love is meant to be. 

After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away. 

But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him. 

Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can. . . .

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What did I just read? My heart… That ending, I did not see that coming. Both my best friend and I were in shock. That twist at the end, I need the next book now. This is not a series you can stop in; every chapter, every book will have you craving more. I finished it last night and discussed it with my best friend for a while. I still cannot get over it. 

I didn’t think I could fall in love with this series more, and once again, I was proven wrong. I loved the first book, but I loved The Ballad Of Never After even more. There was so much more happening in this book, and the last few chapters were intense; you won’t put the book down until you reach the end, and afterward, you will find yourself picking up the next book. There is part of me that is eager to see what happens, but another part is afraid of what might happen next. This is the series that you won’t forget, no matter how hard you try. I know that I will be re-reading this series in the future. 

The Ballad Of Never After is magical in so many ways, and I’m glad that I read it when the third book was out already. Jacks and Evangeline are officially my favorite couple; their story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I need to know what happens next. There is one character, I have so many words for, but I don’t want to give too much away. You will need to pick up the book and find out for yourself. This would make an amazing TV show or movie. I wish that I could give this book more than five stars; it deserves so much more.

Once Upon A Broken Heart(Once Upon A Broken Heart,#1)

 

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For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.

Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. 

But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game ― and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.

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This book is magical, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and everything that I love about romantasy. It’s safe to say that it’s my favorite romantasy for the year – so far. 

I’ve heard about Once Upon A Broken Heart when it just came out, and it has been on my to read list for a while. Then one of my best friends read it and told me I needed to check it out. We have been reading the series together since. I'm so glad she got me to read it. I may have lost sleep over this book because I couldn't put it down. If you're going to read this book, make sure you have time. Everything about this book is magical and extraordinary, especially the characters. You will come across characters you hate, and others you know you should hate but secretly love. Also, the world-building is outstanding! 

I loved Evangeline from the start, although I felt that Luc didn’t love her the way that she loved him. There was something about Luc that I didn’t completely trust. I was hoping that she would see that at some point. The connection between Jacks and Evangeline was instant; even if the two of them didn’t see at the time, I knew that there was something there. I knew that I shouldn’t like Jacks, and at first, I didn’t. I didn’t trust him. However, as the book progressed, he grew on me. He was one of most compelling characters I have read about. There is something about him, you cannot help but like him. The twists and turns in this book…it’s one of things that will have you turning the page. Just when I didn’t think I could be more surprised, only to be proven wrong. 

I cannot get this story out of my mind, and I will be starting the next one – I need to know what happens. The action, the magic system, and the way Stephanie describes everything are remarkable and feel so real. I have a feeling that this is going to end being one of my favorite series. Highly recommended for romantasy fans.

People We Meet On Vacation.

 

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Poppy and Alex. Alex and Poppy. They have nothing in common. She’s a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful car share home from college many years ago, they are the very best of friends. For most of the year they live far apart—she’s in New York City and he’s in their small hometown—but every summer for a decade, they have taken one glorious week of vacation together.
Until two years ago, when they ruined everything. They haven’t spoken since. 

Poppy has everything she should want, but she’s stuck in a rut. When someone asks when she was last truly happy, she knows without a doubt it was on that ill-fated final trip with Alex. And so, she decides to convince her best friend to take one more vacation together—lay everything on the table, make it all right. Miraculously, he agrees. 

Now she has a week to fix everything. If only she can get around the one big truth that has always stood quietly in the middle of their seemingly perfect relationship. What could possibly go wrong?

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Have you ever come across a book that, the minute you finish reading, you want to go back and read it again? People We Meet On Vacation was that book for me. I have been hearing about this book for a while, and I even got it a couple of years ago on my birthday. One of my best friends and I decided to buddy read this one, and I’m so glad that we did! It’s the perfect book to start my summer reading. People We Meet On Vacation was such a beautifully written book; the characters, the descriptions, the setting, and, of course, the connection between the characters. Every page had me craving more and wishing I didn’t have to study. I fell in love with Alex and Poppy’s story within a few minutes of starting the book. 

You could tell that what Poppy and Alex had gone beyond friendship; even if they didn’t want to admit. The connection that those shared was so heartwarming and had me smiling. Although, I wish that those would realize and admit their feelings. I loved the way that the story shifted from present summer to the past summers that Alex and Poppy spent together. I loved the way Alex and Poppy joked with each other and the situations they found themselves in. Despite that, they were always there for one another. 

The last few chapters were my favorites. This story is everything that I love about romance. Friends to Lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and People We Meet On Vacation is on top of that list. Now that I have read the book, I’m even more excited to see the movie. Plus, I’m in the mood to read more summer books. I could keep talking about this book, but I don’t want to give too much away. You’ll have to check out to find out for yourself.

Promise(Rogue River,#1)

 

 

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Thank you to the author,L.B Dunbar and The Author Agency for providing me with E-ARC, in exchange for honest review.   

 

 06.04.26 

Dart Rivers is my ex-husband, or so I thought. 

Three years ago, he drove out of our small town to chase racing dreams, leaving me and my broken heart in his rearview mirror. 

Couple goals and shattered promises brought feelings of failure on both our parts. 

Then one night, a special delivery is left on my back step. A stork-drop of sorts. (Think Baby Boom). At first, I believe there must be a mistake, but when the sweet bundle swaddled in pink gazes at me, I’ll do anything to keep her.
Enter Dart Rivers again. 

An accident on the track leads to him sneaking into the house, crashing on my couch, and announcing he’s still mine.
Close proximity provides honest conversations, friendly couch time, and familiar attractions. With silver speckled in his hair, Dart is still the best-looking man I’ve ever seen, making my belly flutter and my heart beat again. 

But can I trust that fragile organ? Can I give my ex-not-ex-husband a second chance? Can I believe Dart’s new promises?

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This was such a heartbreaking, yet beautiful book to read. I’m so glad that I got a chance to read this story. Once I finished this book, I found myself thinking about the story long after I turned the last page. I recommended this book to my friends, and I have a feeling that I will be returning to this book in the future. I’m already excited to read the next book in the series. 

Promise affected me in so many ways. Trinity and Dart’s journey was outstanding and written with so much emotion; I felt it all. I was rooting for two of them from the beginning, hoping that Trinity and Dart would find a way back to each other. I loved the way L.B portrayed Trinity and Dart, and the way that Dart fought for their love, their marriage. This story felt so real, and I found myself unable to stop turning the pages, wanting to see what happens with them next. I loved the way that Dart was there for Trinity when she needed him. It was clear that he never stopped loving her. 

The surprise baby storyline was so heartwarming. Trinity was such an amazing mother, and the way Dart stepped in to help. The connection between Dart and Trinity was one of my favorites, and as of right now, they are my favorite couple. Promise was the second book that I have read by L.B Dunbar and it won’t be the last. I can’t wait to check out her other work!

The Queen's Coronation

 

 

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 Thank you to publisher, Ballantine Books for complimentary  Earc via Netgalley. All opinions are my own. 

As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to take the throne, three women in her employ will discover where they belong in a rapidly changing world in this heartwarming novel from the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir.

 
London, 1953. Buckingham Palace and the many employees vital to the smooth running of the monarchy find themselves in bedlam as the Queen's coronation quickly approaches. 

Caroline Brimstone, assistant dresser to the queen, watches the queen finding the strength to rule—a woman taking charge of her future. Meanwhile, Caroline’s life is worn thin by her gambler husband, and she is barely holding on as every penny she earns seems to run out the door. When a trip to Balmoral brings her face-to-face with the man she once loved, she finds herself at a crossroads between what her life is and what her life could be. Can she, like the queen, find the strength to define her own future? 

Lucy Jones is a junior wardrobe assistant who positively radiates life—she's young, idealistic, and eager to become a famous singer. So when a handsome, wealthy man at the palace promises to help her on her way to stardom, she's over the moon to have such a supportive husband-to-be. And if he's asking some things of her that she's not quite sure about, isn't that just part of the glamorous life? 

Miranda Miller has come over from America just in time to help with preparations as a temporary secretary in the palace. The job is a perfect way to gather information for the article she's writing about the coronation for a magazine back in New York; the article that will keep her boss from firing her because of her gender. 

But as all three women discover, just because a woman will soon be sitting upon the throne, it doesn't mean that society will change overnight—and if they want to carve places for themselves in this world, they'll have to do it together.

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It didn’t take me long to fall in love with this story. All the characters were so engaging, and my heart broke for them at times. I found myself rooting for them, hoping they would find a better life. I loved reading Caroline, Lucy, and Miranda’s stories, and I found myself seeing through their eyes. Of the three women, Caroline was my favorite. My heart broke for her and her situation. I found myself hoping that she would find her way out of that horrible situation. The descriptions from her perspective felt as if I was experiencing everything that she was. 

I felt for Lucy, too, but in a different way. I didn’t trust Richard; I was suspicious about him from the start. I felt as if he wasn’t telling Lucy something. I could tell how much she liked him, so I hoped I was wrong. Miranda, I was afraid of what might happen to her if the truth about her was discovered. Most of all, I loved how the three women came together and looked out for each other. The Queen’s Coronation is a book that will have you going through a range of emotions. This is what I love about historical fiction. 

I loved the premise of The Queen’s Coronation; it gave the readers a view of what it takes to prepare for the coronation. I even did my own research afterward because I was so fascinated by it. I loved Jennifer’s take on the coronation by showing us the lives of those who work for the Queen; I haven’t read a book like this before. Both the main characters and the villain were portrayed beautifully. The Queen’s Coronation was my second book by Jennifer Ryan and my favorite. Highly recommended historical fiction fans.