Autumn on My Mind

About the Book:

Autumn on My Mind: a cozy fall romance

Title: Autumn on My Mind
Series: Falling for Autumn #2
Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Release Date: August 19th, 2026
Genre: Romantic Comedy

When Reese and Dominic secretly dated and then broke up years ago, they knew they’d have to see each other again. They were from the same small town of Autumn Ridge, Vermont. Their families still lived there. It was inevitable.

What Reese didn’t expect was to see Dominic across the table from her, being introduced as the son of her mother’s latest boyfriend.

Dom and Reese can be exes. They can be neighbors. They could even maybe someday be friends. What they cannot be is siblings.

But Reese’s mother has her eyes on the prize, and she’s not walking away without a ring on her finger. So even though part of Reese’s heart still hurts from the past they share, she and Dominic agree to team up and separate their parents.

Spying? A necessity. Sneaking around? Obviously. And sabotage? Well…never say never.

But the further apart they attempt to push their parents, the closer Reese and Dom get—until the lines between past and present begin to blur, and they find themselves with the stickiest conundrum of all: owning the truth of what really happened between them…and deciding if their love deserves a second chance..
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This book is part of the Falling for Autumn series, eight interconnected standalones written by eight amazing authors:

Book Review:

I was so excited for this series and visiting this cozy fall town! It was quite the ride and I was quickly absorbed in Reese and Dominic’s story!

I really felt for Reese! She was going through it! Reese really struggled with her relationship with her mother and it spilled into so many of her choices. It affected how she viewed herself and how she made decisions. Reese was all heart and I loved her optimism. She was constantly hoping for the best solution, but it sometimes left her holding on longer than she should. Throughout the story, Dominic was a safe place for her despite their painful past. He allowed her space to feel and to process. I also really empathized with Dominic. Their history had really hurt him and he was trying to keep his distance. I loved how he cared for Reese and how practical his care was. 

Reese and Dominic got into some crazy shenanigans trying to break up their Alvina and Daryl. Honestly, I was cringing a bit, but I have a low tolerance for that kind of thing. It forced them together and I loved how their past slowly unfolded throughout the story. The flashbacks really gave context to their relationship and how deeply it affected them. There were a lot of quirky side characters too! I loved Farmer Joe and the pumpkin patch. Alvina was quite the character and definitely a lot to handle! I really appreciated Reese’s friends and am excited to read more of this series! I loved Autumn Ridge! It was so cozy and had such fun fall vibes.This is a contemporary romcom with some passionate kisses and innuendo.

I received an ARC.

One Wild Chance

About the Book:

One Wild Chance: A Sweet Small Town Cowboy Romance (Chance Brothers Ranch Book 1)

Title: Once Wild Chance
Series: Chance Brothers #1
Author: Grace Worthington
Release Date: September 2nd, 2026
Genre: Romantic Comedy

She isn’t supposed to care about the ranch.
She definitely isn’t supposed to fall for the oldest Chance brother.
And she’s absolutely not supposed to trust him with her heart a second time.

Summer Daniels built her life on land she doesn’t own, for a family that could take it back the second Jaxon Chance decides he wants it. Even though she works for Lucky Chance Ranch, Wildflower Farms is hers—the one thing she’s built entirely on her own. She’s got no interest in reliving the past, and even less interest in the infuriating hockey player who broke her heart on his way out the door after high school.

Jaxon Chance built his whole identity on hockey. A career-ending injury just took that away, and it’s sent him back to the last place he ever wanted to be—his family’s horse farm, now failing under a mountain of debt. The only way to save it is to run the place alongside his three brothers, under the terms of a will that gives them no choice.

What he didn’t plan on was Summer Daniels, running her business on his family’s land, making him remember exactly what he walked away from.

But somewhere between their first fight and long days working the horses side by side, something shifts. Summer stops bracing for the day he leaves again. And Jaxon stops pretending he wants to go.

The farm is what brought him home. But she might be the reason he finally stays.

TROPES:
Rivals to lovers
Cowboy romance
Closed door romance
Grumpy sunshine
Second chance
Small town

Book Review:

Ahhh! This was just the perfect start to a new series. I loved The Perfect Crush Hockey Romance and I was so beyond excited for this book. Jaxon deserved his happy ending, although he did try to fight it a bit. One Wild Chance is the first book in Grace Worthington’s Chance Brothers Ranch series. 

Jaxon was struggling to figure out his life. He wasn’t able to play hockey anymore and he found himself back in his hometown. He was a bit of a grump but he had a good heart. He truly cared for his family and he was also honorable. Summer pushed all of Jaxon’s buttons. She had a way of bringing out both his worst and his best. Jaxon had to learn to see the good and figure out what it looks like to work towards his dreams. I loved his growth and the way that he cared for Summer. Although Summer pushed him, she also made him better. 

Summer was stubborn and honestly just trying to make the best of her life. She was feisty. I loved her character and her strength. Life had thrown a lot of curveballs, but I loved how she continued to work hard. She and Jaxon definitely got on each other’s nerves but I love how he truly saw her and supported her. 

The romance was perfect. A bit of enemies to lovers, a bit of second chance romance. Jaxon and Summer had history so they had a lot to work through. I loved Jaxon’s brothers and I am so excited for their books! This was the perfect set up for the books to come. The side characters were also a lot of fun. I really enjoyed this book and I would totally recommend it! One Wild Chance is a closed door romantic comedy. 

What I loved:

Fakeish dating

History 

The ranch and flowers!
Jaxon and his brothers!

The small town 

Summer’s determination 

Larissa and Summer’s friendship

I received a complimentary copy

Enduring Love

About the Book:

Enduring Love: A Maple Run Novel

Title: Enduring Love
Series: A Maple Run Novel #3
Author: Toni Shiloh
Release Date: April 3rd, 2022
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

“There comes a point in every woman’s life where she must decide what to believe: the truth of the past or the circumstances of the present.”

Belle Peterson is hiding a secret. Seeking sanctuary in the small town of Maple Run, she’s intent on starting her life over—one she hopes honors Christ. The plan was going great until an undeniable attraction to Micah has her wondering if she’s changed at all.

Micah Campbell can’t understand why Belle is so uptight and wants nothing to do with her until the gentle whispers of God tell him to befriend her. He didn’t count on the feeling of protectiveness to rise up or that spark of attraction. When Belle’s past is revealed, Micah prays that his love can endure it.

Book Review:

Enduring Love is the third book in Toni Shiloh’s Maple Run series and I was super excited to read it. I have loved the first two books and I knew that I would enjoy this one. Enduring Love features Belle Peterson, a woman who is seeking sanctuary in Maple Run trying to start her life over. Micah Campbell doesn’t understand Belle or why she is so uptight, but the gentle whispers of God are telling him to befriend her. As they start to get to know each other, an undeniable attraction starts to from but when Belle’s past is revealed will Micah be able to endure it?

Okay, first I have to say that I love the characters that Ms. Shiloh writes. They feel so real and relatable. They have gone through some many different things and yet I feel like they could be my friends. And this book is no different. Belle was trying to run from her past and learn to live in a manner that would honor God. She was just trying her best. I loved reading about Belle’s growth as she learned to trust God and to trust Micah. She still had a lot to go through and demons to fight, but she was doing her best to trust God. 

Micah was such a sweet guy. At first he didn’t like Belle because she reminded him of his ex, but as he got to know her he started to fall in love. I loved how he reached out to her and tried to protect her, but he did on her terms. However he had to learn to forgive and forget, he had to learn how to give up on his bitterness if he wanted to have a relationship with Belle.

Belle and Micah really fit each other and they helped each other grow. They still had some things to work through but they had God and their family to help them through it. I found Micah’s parents super nice and I thought it was cute how quickly they adopted Belle. It was super fun to see the other characters, and I am so ready for Shorty to get his happy ending. 

Enduring Love was great and I would definitely recommend it! I am devouring all of Ms. Shiloh’s books, they are just so good. They have relatable characters, intriguing plots, and a reminder to trust God.

Once Upon a Cat

About the Book:

Once Upon A Cat: A Cozy Fantasy Frog Prince Retelling (The Galamere Chronicles)

Title: Once Upon an Cat
Series: The Galamere Chronicles #4
Author: Gabrielle Landi
Release Date: January 23rd, 2026
Genre: Fairytale Retelling

A café owner, her former love, and the curse between them.

Thea Greene has no time for nonsense—especially not from her overly charming landlord who delivers flowers “for the building” and thinks a smile can fix anything. She’s too busy running her business, finding an apprentice, and reminding herself that falling for Nat again is only asking for him to break her heart once more.

Nathaniel Alder wants nothing more than to fix his relationship with Thea, which is difficult when she won’t talk to him. When a wand-wielding maniac turns him into a cat—whiskers, tail, and all—in front of the Cozy Cat Cafe, it’s a blessing and a curse. Being with Thea as a cat isn’t what he planned, but it’s more time and attention than she gave him before.

Can Nat break the curse he’s under and convince Thea that he’s worthy of her trust, or will their second chance at love turn out the same as the first?

Book Review:

I adore cozy fantasy and I love fairytale inspired  stories. This series combines those beautiful and is definitely one of my comfort series. This latest addition was such a sweet read and I flew through it! 

I admired Thea! Although the circumstances were a bit tragic, she had built a new life for herself. I loved the idea of her cafe and so wanted to visit throughout the book! Thea was trying to protect her heart, but Nathaniel was determined to support her in all of her dreams. Nathaniel was a sweetheart! I loved his optimism and thoughtfulness. He cared so deeply for Thea. I also loved seeing his heart for others.

The magic in this story was so fun to see. I love the threads that are connecting between the stories and the hints of future books. It was so charming to see Nathaniel as a cat and I loved getting to see Thea open up to him. This was a perfect cozy read and I flew through it! This fairytale inspired romantasy has only kissing.

Betting on Bliss

About the Book:

Betting on Bliss (Pine Ridge Ranch)

Title: Betting on Bliss
Series: Pine Ridge Ranch #3
Author: Carina Taylor
Release Date: July 24, 2026
Genre: Romantic Comedy

All Magnolia wants is to find love. Is that too much to ask?! Apparently so, because now she has a fake fiancé and it’s all based on a lie.

Magnolia Hawthorne has been struggling to find her place in this world. Sometimes she worries that her dreams are too small. That wanting to find love and settle down isn’t enough, except even those dreams seem out of reach at the moment.

When a stranger asks Magnolia to pretend to be his fiancée to fulfill his Grandpa’s last wish, she figures she has nothing to lose. And so she’s introduced to the dying man as Nash Whitlock’s fiancée.

What was supposed to be a short deception becomes something much bigger when Nash’s Grandpa makes a miraculous recovery and wants to spend more time with his grandson’s fiancée.

Magnolia is pulled into a completely different world of inheritance-hungry family members, all while pretending to love a man she just met. But Nash doesn’t make her feel like her dreams are too small. He makes her feel like they’re just right, and that maybe he can make them come true.

And maybe, Magnolia is exactly what Nash needs as well. Because it’s about time he found someone willing to fight for him.

Book Review:

This was so fun! I love reading Carina Taylor’s books because they are often low stress with lots of laughs. Miss Magnolia’s in a Mash is a part of Carina Taylor’s Pine Ridge Ranch series. The story sounded interesting so I was excited to read it!

Magnolia was a breath of fresh air. She was just living life to its fullest. She was trying to find her place and figure out her dreams. I love how she seemed to genuinely cared for people Although she didn’t know Nash well, she was willing to help him out. I loved her interactions with Nash’s grandpa and how she just wanted to live a quiet life. 

Poor Nash, he was feeling the weight of his family’s expectations and he wanted to do what was right. He kind of roped Magnolia into the fake relationship but he didn’t have any malicious intent. I loved seeing him grow and find himself as he spent time with Magnolia. 

Their romance was so sweet and I loved their easy relationship. They became friends but ended up falling in love as they spent time together. They were faking a relationship to help Nash’s grandpa but they ended up loving being together. The book was just the perfect pick me up. 

I really enjoyed this book and I would totally recommend it! Miss Magnolia’s in a Mash is a closed door romantic comedy. 

I received a complimentary copy

Firecracker

About the Book:

Firecracker

Title: Firecracker
Author: Cookie O’Gorman
Release Date: July 16th, 2025
Genre: YA Contemporary Romance

Seventeen-year-old Freya Kent likes the spotlight. Her plan for the months leading up to senior year is simple: go on tour, play violin with a famous band, meet her secret crush, and have the best summer ever.

Getting a concussion after being hit by a rogue basketball the day she’s set to leave?

Totally unexpected.

Tolliver Stone feels terrible. The hockey player is determined to earn her forgiveness—even if that means bringing her flowers, turning the pages as she reads, and being her maid for a week.

He’ll do anything for Freya.

When her ex challenges her, Freya and Tolliver decide to pretend. A fake relationship never hurt anyone. But as she gets to know him, Freya discovers Tolliver is so much more than a jock. His golden retriever energy slowly thaws the ice around her heart, and before she knows it, Freya is falling hard.

Which is the last thing she wants—right?

This book features two opposites with off-the-charts chemistry, one hilarious meet-cute, so many heart-warming kisses and answers the question:

What happens when fire and ice collide?

Book Review:

This was adorable! I love Ms. O’Gorman’s books, they are all so sweet and romantic. 

Freya was so fun! I loved her snark and hidden softness. Her unexpected injury was not in her plans and Tolliver was certainly not in her plans. I loved seeing her get to know Tolliver and his family. I loved Tolliver! He was just a ray of sunshine and so sweet with Freya. I loved his dedication and care. Tolliver was determined to care for Freya and he was so thoughtful about it.

Freya and Tolliver were adorable together! I loved seeing the way they supported each other’s interests and cared for each other. Both also were brought into the other’s family too! I adored Tolliver’s siblings! I hope to see more of them. I loved their banter and the love that was obvious, even with the teasing and occasional annoyance.  I also loved the cousins’ relationship! They were each other’s support system and even though it looked different with their relationships, they were always there for each other. 

Overall, this was an adorable story that I flew through. I loved reading about all the cousins and can’t wait to hopefully read more in this world. This is a YA romcom with only kisses. 

I received an ARC. 

The Best-Kept Secrets

About the Book:

The Best-Kept Secrets (The Huntresses Book 3)

Title: The Best Kept Secrets
Series: The Huntresses #3
Author: Sarah M Eden
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Release Date: May 20th, 2025
Genre: Historical Romance

With her ever-ready smile, Eve O’Doyle faces life’s challenges with boundless optimism. However, even she finds it difficult to see the silver lining in her parents’ news: disaster has struck, leaving their genteel family in dire financial straits. But all is not lost. In the name of economizing, Eve will skip the London Season—even if it means dooming herself to spinsterhood. Determined that her sister, Nia, should enjoy their Christmas gathering with the Huntresses and the Pack, Eve will keep the truth quiet and soak in her last fleeting moments of lighthearted revelry with her friends. But from the moment she departs from her family’s Dublin estate, nothing goes as planned.

Exhausted by his relentless role as family peacemaker, Duke Seymour anticipates the brief respite of a festive holiday with friends. Escorting two of the Huntresses to the party is no hardship—the O’Doyle sisters are always a delight. But when an unforeseen winter storm waylays the group at a country inn, Duke and Eve form a surprising attachment that runs far deeper than friendship. And though they are eager to explore these new feelings, upon their arrival at the party, the couple is immediately met with unexpected opposition—they soon realize that no matter their feelings, the weight of responsibility they both feel toward their families may crush their dream of a happy ending for themselves.

Book Review:

This was an adorable book! I love the Huntresses series so much, and every single book is just amazing, and this one is no different.

I loved Eve from the beginning when we met her in the first couple Huntresses books. Her love for her family and her joy for life was so fun to read about. I really like how positive her family relationship is, and they are a breath of fresh air especially compared to Duke’s family. She was struggling though as she tried to figure out how to help her family and keep all of these secrets inside of her. I loved how Duke supported her and made her feel lighter in this time.

Duke was such a sweetheart! Oh my gosh the Pack is always so supportive, and I felt for him as he navigated his difficult family relationships. He was struggling with trying to forge his own path while also not completely alienating them. It was so sweet to see how his relationship with Eve lightened him as he dealt with the darkness of his family.

The Pack and the Huntresses were so much fun! I really love this found family, and it’s fun to see more and more of the Gents as this series goes on. This is a sweet historical romance perfect for anyone who loves found family and grumpy x sunshine relationships.

Here We Go Again

About the Book:

Title: Here We Go Again
Series: Georgia Jaguars’s Hockey #2
Author: Jenny Proctor
Publisher: Four Petal Press
Release Date: September 26th, 2026
Genre: Romantic Comedy

He knows what it takes to make a comeback. She isn’t sure he deserves a second chance.

After a career-threatening injury, Georgia Jaguars defenseman Theo Williamson is fighting to prove he still has a future in hockey. The harder battle? Convincing Rebecca Bradley he deserves another chance at her heart.

Eight years ago, when his father died, Theo shut Rebecca out instead of letting her help him through the hardest time of his life.

Rebecca rebuilt without him. She’s stronger now. More careful. And she definitely isn’t interested in letting him back into her life again—no matter how sincere his apology sounds.

But when their meddling mothers trap them on a surprise vacation together, distance isn’t an option—and neither is ignoring the chemistry they never really lost.

Just when Rebecca starts to think Theo might be worth the risk, real life comes crashing back in—his demanding hockey schedule, her uncertain future, and the painful truth about how much his past choices cost her.

Theo can’t undo the damage he caused. But he’s determined to prove she’ll never have to sacrifice her future for him again… even if that means letting her go.

Here We Go Again is a second chance, low-spice hockey romance with chemistry, tension, and steamy kisses…but only kisses on the page.

Book Review:

Um, this was just so good! I was so excited for Theo’s book and I ended up loving it. Here We Go Again is the second book in Jenny Proctor’s Georgia Jaguars’s Hockey series. Rebecca and Theo had history and there was so much that they had to overcome. 

I loved getting to know more about Theo and really see what drove him. Theo was trying to make sense of his life and just heal up. Hockey had and was his life but his injury was forcing him to slow down. Theo had to learn to let others in and see that he was worth loving. Although he joked around, he was kind and truly cared for those in his circle. Theo had a lot to work through but I loved getting to read about him grow. 

Rebecca was so fun! She was kind and feisty. She was a travel nurse but a part of her was looking to put down roots. I loved her organization and spreadsheets! She had never really gotten over Theo but she was also scared to let him into her life again. I love how she supported Theo and encouraged him. Rebecca had to see if she was willing to risk her heart again.

Rebecca and Theo were so cute together! Because of their history, they knew each other so it was sweet to read about them connecting. I loved how they still remembered little things about each other and memories of the past would come up. They definitely had to learn to communicate and grow together. I loved their surprise vacation together. 

The side characters were so fun! I loved their moms and the way that they meddled. They really just wanted the best for their children. The hockey team and the family that Theo had made was also sweet. I also love getting to see new and different characters. I see hints of new stories coming too which is so exciting!

I really enjoyed this book and I would totally recommend it! The characters were relatable and I was cheering them on. The story was engaging and I didn’t want to put it down. Here We Go Again is a closed door romantic comedy. 

Content Warnings:

This book contains nuanced, careful conversations about sex, including when to have it and when to wait. It is still closed door, nothing but kisses on the page. But the main characters have a history that includes intimacy before marriage and this comes up in conversation in the present narrative of the book. There are no detailed flashbacks to past encounters and no spicy scenes.

What I loved:

The moms together with their meddling

Theo and Rebecca together

Seeing Carter and Sarah 

The brothers together

Hockey 

Team as family 

I received a complimentary copy

I Wish He Would

I Wish He Would (Sweeter Than Fiction Book 4)

About the Book:

Title: I Wish He Would
Series: Sweeter Than Fiction #1
Author: Amanda Schimoeller
Release Date: September 1st, 2026
Genre: Rom-Com

I hit it out of the park in the friend department. The dating department? Not so much.

After a series of horrible first dates, I’m convinced it’s time to give up on my search for love. But when my best friends convince me to try out a list of twenty questions to fall in love, I decide to give it a shot.

I go on a date and test out the questionnaire, but it seems the only answers I get are the ones leading me back to my friend, Austin Bradford, who also happens to be the star shortstop for the Louisville Mustangs.

Despite all my desperate attempts to convince my best friends otherwise, I’ve had feelings for Austin since we met three years ago. Which also happened to be the same night he friendzoned me.

When I have to attend my cousin’s destination wedding—who, might I add, is marrying my jerk of an ex-boyfriend—Austin insists on going with me. I tell myself it will be fine, just a friendly vacation. Maybe I can even bury all my feelings for him on the beach.

Except, the time I spend with Austin has me questioning if the heated looks he’s sending my way are real, or if the Caribbean sun is making me hallucinate.

I wish he would give me a clear sign, because I refuse to put my heart on the line and risk our friendship without knowing if our love story will be a grand slam or a strikeout.

Book Review:

This was adorable! I love friends-to-more and this one was such a fun addition to this series! 

Alyssa was a sweetheart! I loved her optimism and her care for others. She really cared for her friends and cherished her special relationship with Austin. She was always there for his games and  I love the friendship the girls had though! They were always in Alyssa’s corner. I adored Austin! I loved how thoughtful he was with Alyssa and how easily he took care of her. His baseball team was hilarious! I loved their interactions and would love to read more about them. 

Alyssa and Austin’s friends to more was so sweet! I love how comfortable they were with each other and supportive they were of each other. There was already such a strong trust and bond built. I loved Austin’s interaction with Alyssa’s family and especially her nephews! He was already welcomed into their family and it felt so natural. Alyssa and Austin had to be brave in taking the next step in their relationship, but I loved how it was already built on their friendship and care for each other.

It was so fun to see them interact through bad dates, fake dating, and a wedding! I loved how they were each other’s support and encouragement. Alyssa and Austin were adorable together and I flew through every page of their story. I cannot wait for more in this series and highly recommend it! This contemporary romcom has only kisses.

I received an ARC.

Silk and Sensibility

About the Book:

Title: Silk and Sensibility
Author: Mengxi Seeley
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishers
Release Date: September 15th, 2026
Genre: Historical Romance

A charming retelling of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility set in Ming-dynasty China.

Two sisters with conflicting attitudes on passion and restraint must each choose between the traditions that bind their hearts and pursuing the love that could save them.

Nineteen-year-old Ailin is torn between duty and desire. Following her father’s death, her family must rely on the wealthy Jiang clan for financial survival. Though Ailin knows she must marry strategically to help her family, her heart has already been captured by the poor but gentle scholar Enze. When his family opposes their union, Ailin knows she must hide her feelings from everyone until she can strengthen her dowry and stand on her own terms.

Meilin encourages her older sister to fight for her personal desires, but Meilin’s romantic ideals conflict with Ailin’s devotion to duty. Meilin believes in being honest about one’s feelings regardless of what others may think, and she unabashedly pursues a charming playwright while also clashing with a frustratingly handsome but gruff army captain.

Each sister would do anything to help the other find happiness, but their assumptions about restraint and passion are as different as earth and sky. Ailin feels honor bound to her family yet is unable to deny her love for Enze, even as circumstances push them further apart, while Meilin grapples with unexpected feelings for Captain Bai and societal restrictions that leave little room for her own hopes.

Silk and Sensibility explores the delicate cultural expectations of womanhood in historical China by following two sisters who must learn to balance loyalty and longing, courage and constraint, to claim their own happiness.

Book Review:

Oh my goodness! This book was so good!! I thought the concept was interesting from the beginning, and Seeley does an amazing job of making this classic story her own.

I really loved the dynamic between the two sisters from the beginning. Since I also have two sisters in my life, sibling relationships are always one of my favorite things in a story. Seeley did a great job in showing the tension and love in their relationship. Ailin and Meilin were so different from each other, and neither one of them could see the other person’s point of view. But that felt really realistic to me. Both of them had valid points to their arguments and they learned to balance each out.

I felt for Ailin from the beginning of the story. She was struggling with her familial responsibilities, and her sacrifices throughout the book were so admirable. I loved seeing her come into herself and learn how to fight for what she loved. Meilin truly did everything with her whole heart. She was passionate about everything, and while there were times when I was frustrated with her impulsivity, I also understood her. She truly lived life to the fullest, and she didn’t understand why her sister wouldn’t do the same.

The romances in this one were so cute! Enze and Captain Bai fit each other sister perfectly, and I loved seeing things unfold between the two couples. At the same time though, I felt like the sister relationship was really honored and elevated, and I loved that part. I couldn’t put this book down! It’s so engaging, and I would recommend it to anyone who loves historical romances!

I received a complimentary copy