The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher is a lovely, emotional young adult, romantic comedy that I just loved. The setting of a renaissance fair, and a delightful set of characters make this a wonderful book. Story Recap: Madeline “Gwen” Hathaway has worked the renaissance fair circuit with her parents for most of her […]
No Life for a Lady by Hannah Dolby is a delightful historical romance about a spirited woman who is ahead of her time. Story Recap: The year is 1896 and Violet, aged 28 is now past her marriage age and she’s determined never to marry. Violet’s mother went missing ten years ago, and she sets […]
Della and Darby by Susannah B. Lewis is a sweet look at two sisters who are very different and yet were brought up together by their grandmother. This sweet romance also shows the struggles of growing up under the shadow of a tragic event. Story Recap: Della and Darby are twins sisters who look alike, […]
The Village Vicar by Julie Houston is a lovely story mostly about three sisters with some family drama, small-town drama, and a bit of romance. Story Recap: Rosa Quinn is returning to her home village as the vicar. She’s been away for years, and never expected to return, especially as the vicar! She had a […]
Begin Again by Emma Lord is a delightful Young Adult book about a young woman navigating her life as a transfer student in college. This book is delightful, and I loved it. Story Recap: Andie Rose is a planner. She is transferring from the community college to Blue Ridge State to their prestigious psychology program […]
Something Old, Something New by Amy Clipston is a heartwarming small-town romance that I love to read. Story Recap: Christine Sawyer has realized her dream of opening an antique mall in her small town of Flowering Grove, North Carolina. She spends her time with her prettier, fraternal twin sister, Britney, and dotes on her twin […]
The Wedding Ranch by Nancy Naigle is a wholesome romance set in a small town featuring a large Mastiff dog! Story Recap: Lorri Walker thought her husband was trying to save her marriage when he gave her a Mastiff puppy for Valentine’s day. Six months later, he left her, and the dog for good. Lorri […]
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales is a fun, YA romance about a dating show. I enjoyed this book and the behind-the-scenes look at a dating show. Story Recap: Maya can’t escape her ex-boyfriend, Jordy after Jordy’s sister married the crown prince of a small European country. Jordy is now one of the […]
The Sweetheart Fix by Miranda Liasson is the second book in her popular Blossom Glen series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone book. I loved this small town, opposites attract story very much. Story Recap: Juliet Montgomery is a small-town couples therapist but after a very public breakup that hurts her credibility as […]
A Wish for Winter by Viola Shipman is a pleasant and uplifting Christmas book that is perfect for the holiday season. Story Recap: Susan Norcross grew up with her grandparents after losing her parents in a car accident when she was fourteen years old. Her name, Susan is for the little girl in Miracle on […]