But He’s My Fake Fiance

About the Book:

Title: But He’s My Fake Fiance
Series: But He’s a Carter Brother #3
Author: Annah Conwell
Release Date: March 28th, 2024
Genre: Romantic Comedy

My ex-boyfriend is engaged to my stepsister.

Yeah, it shocked me too. So much so, that when my ex tells me, I grab the first guy I see and pretend he’s my fiancé.

Somehow it only gets wilder from there, because the guy I grab happens to be Grayson Carter, notorious flirt and extrovert to the max. Also, the guy I turned down a month before while dating said ex-boyfriend.

Grayson surprisingly goes along with my plan, throwing pet names and flirty lines at me all while putting on this protective facade in front of my ex that makes my knees weak.

But when our little scene turns into a full-on scheme, I find myself questioning what’s real and what’s not.

The problem is, if it is real, I don’t know if I can risk loving someone like Grayson. I have a feeling if I gave him my heart, I’d never get it back.

Book Review:

I loved this book! But He’s My Fake Fiancé is the third book in Annah Conwell’s But He’s a Carter Brother series. This was just so good and I ended up finishing it in one day! Grayson deserved his own book and it was wonderful.

Grayson was a golden retriever character. I had loved him in the past books and I was excited to learn more about him. Grayson was just as sweet as I had thought and I loved seeing him interact with his family and Sloane. He had to learn to let Sloane in and see that it was okay to be struggling.Sloane was also a fun character. I loved her relationship with Grayson and it was cool to read about her falling for him. She had to learn to stand up for herself and see that she was worth it.

Both Sloane and Grayson were relatable as they tried to figure out life. I liked reading about them growing and falling in love with each other. They truly cared for each other. The side characters were wonderful and I love the family interactions. The Carter family is just the perfect amount of crazy and love that reminds me of my own family and our relationship. I was engaged in the story from the beginning and I wanted to see how Grayson and Sloane would turn their fake relationship into something real. I finished But He’s My Fake Fiance in one day and I could not recommend it more! I loved the characters and the story. It was so fun to see the Carter family again. I am super excited for the next book and I can’t wait to read it!

Love in a Snapshot

About the Book:

Love in a Snapshot: Christmas at the Farm (Christmas at Coldwater Creek Book 3)

Title: Love in a Snapshot
Series: Christmas at Coldwater Creek #3
Author: Britney M. Mills
Release Date: December 2nd, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance

He’s a dairy farmer, she’s a travel blogger, and the vacation that brings them together.

Preston Burke had to give up the rodeo after his father had a stroke, and now he’s set to take over the family dairy farm. But he’d rather be traveling the world rather than setting his schedule by the morning and nighttime milkings. When a new girl takes over managing the lodge for a couple weeks, the stories of her travels make him restless. But what hurts most is that he might be falling for someone who could be gone any day.

After Ashley Morgan’s relationship blows up on her, she escapes to a small town in Wyoming, hoping that running for a bit will help her sort out her disheveled life. As she spends time getting to know Preston, she realizes how much she wants a real relationship.

But settling down in Coldwater Creek would mean giving up her popular business. Or would it?

Book Review:

This was so cute! I have been reading through this series and I love getting to see more characters’ stories!

Preston was so fun! I was excited to see his story after meeting him in the first book. He was very family-oriented and felt the burden of holding together the farm. He was able to relax and open up with Ashley. They had a lot in common and they connected so quickly.

I felt for Ashley! She had so many surprises in her life and she just wanted some space to reevaluate it all. She definitely got it in Coldwater Creek. Once again, the readers get to know the town more through her eyes! It was so sweet to watch her get to know the characters. She and Preston were really sweet! It did feel a bit insta-love, but I think it fit the vibe of the story.

I really enjoyed reading about them getting to know one another and also how they supported each other in their own individual dreams. This is a sweet contemporary romance with some holiday vibes and only kissing.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! We hope and pray everyone is having a wonderful holiday, but we know this is not always the case. Praise God He has given His Son as a free gift to those who believe.

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon[a] his shoulder,

and his name shall be called[b]

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

In this Christmas season, we can trust in the good news that God has given His own Son to pay the price for sins. Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Lights and Just Mights

About the Book:

Christmas Lights & Just Mights: A Houston Pumas Sweet Holiday Romance (Houston Pumas Sports Romance)

Title: Christmas Lights and Just Mights
Series: Houston Pumas Sports Romance #4
Author: Ranee S. Clark
Publisher: Sweetly Us Press
Release Date: November 16th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

I do not need a boyfriend for Christmas.

What I need is peppermint hot chocolate, a holiday getaway, and a front-row seat to watch my best friend play in the big Christmas Day football game.

But when our mutual friend Chad shows up with his two adorable daughters, one massive migraine, and zero nannies to help out–guess who finds herself volunteering to play babysitter? Yep, me.

It’s all fun holiday light shows and ice-skating games until I see him shirtless in the middle of the night.

Suddenly my “single dad friend” is now “ridiculously attractive single dad friend.”

Here’s the problem: he’s ten years older, recently divorced, and definitely not ready for the girls to have a new mom. Besides, I’m on a dating hiatus after almost eloping with someone I barely knew. This is supposed to be a cozy Christmas getaway, not a fall-for-the-single-dad-next-door situation.

Except…he’s working so hard to be the best dad he can be, keeping their Christmas traditions even when it’s hard and making sure the girls get the help they need to deal with their mom leaving. It’s hard not to daydream about being part of his life–of their life.

And just when I think I know what (or who) I want for Christmas, my ex shows up begging for a second chance.

Now I have to decide: revisit the past I thought I wanted … or risk it all on the man who just might be my future.

A cozy, swoony, age-gap, single-dad closed door Christmas romcom—complete with cute kids, holiday magic, and one very inconvenient crush.

Book Review:

I loved this novella! I always thought that Chad needed his own story, and while I wasn’t expecting Ivy and him to end up together, they worked so well together. Both of them had been through a lot in the past months, and they were able to support each other well.

I really liked getting to see things from Ivy’s POV. I had a hard time with her character when she was first introduced, but I think getting to see her side of things really made me understand her perspective. Law had been her whole world for a while, so she was grappling with the fact that she was losing him in a way. While things were changing with her and Law, she had the opportunity to spend more time with Chad and his girls! I love how well Ivy fit into Chad’s life. Understandably, Chad is anxious about his girls but they have the most adorable relationship with Ivy.

I felt for Chad in Law and Carlie’s book, and I felt for him in this one too. He had been through a lot, but he was also genuinely trying to better himself for his daughters. I thought it was so sweet how he took care of Ivy, and their communication with each other was perfect! I would definitely recommend this Christmas novella. It can be read standalone but it’s more enjoyable to read at least Law and Carlie’s book first.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

The Maid of Sherwood Forest

About the Book:

The Maid of Sherwood Forest: A Mcquivey’s Costume Shop Romance (Proper Romance Time-slip Series)

Title: The Maid of Sherwood Forest
Series: A McQuivey’s Costume Shop Romance #2
Author: Sian Ann Bessey
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishers
Release Date: November 4th
Genre: Time Travel Romance

Mariah thought Robin Hood was just a legend—until time pulled her into his world and the outlaw stole her heart.

Nothing about Mariah Clinton’s passion for archery or her work as a sous-chef in contemporary London prepares her for the moment she’s pulled into another time—and another life. One minute, she’s stepping into McQuivey’s Costume Shop to rent a medieval gown. The next, she’s standing in a castle kitchen in twelfth-century Nottingham—with no idea how she got there or how to return to modern time. Forced to pose as a kitchen servant, she must draw on ingenuity and courage to survive in a world in which she shouldn’t exist. But when her skill with a bow draws the attention of outlaws in Sherwood Forest, she’s swept into a conflict that is more dangerous—and more thrilling—than she could ever have imagined.

Robin Hood has spent years outwitting the sheriff, protecting the innocent, and keeping his men one step ahead of Prince John’s reach. But when he crosses paths with a mysterious archer who shoots like no woman he’s ever met, he knows she’s hiding something. Her words, her ways, even the fire in her eyes—none of it belongs in his time. Yet the more she stands at his side, the harder it becomes to imagine Sherwood Forest without her.

Mariah is torn between a past she understands in modern-day London and an uncertain future with an outlaw who has stolen her heart. But as the sheriff’s grip tightens and betrayal looms, one truth becomes clear—some choices a

Book Review:

I adore Sian Ann Bessey’s books and this one was so good! I stayed up past midnight trying to finish it. It was so fun to come back to this series and I love this twist on Robin Hood. The Maid of Sherwood Forest is the second book in Sian Ann Bessey’s A McQuivey’s Costume Shop Romance.

I felt for Mariah as she tried to figure out her place in life. She never expected to end up in twelfth-century Nottingham but she tried to make the best of her situation. It was fun to get to know her and see her thrive as she spent time with Robin and the Merry Men. She was fearless at times but she was also searching for a place to call her own.

Robin was also a lot of fun and it was cool that we got to see a depth to him. He was trying to help the poor but he was also just trying to do the right thing. His connection with Mariah was so sweet although he could be obvious at times.

I loved Mariah and Robin together. Their romance was so sweet and they instantly connected. I loved Mariah’s strength and how she grew throughout the book. She found her family in the Merry Men and Robin. Robin was also a sweetheart and I loved how he cared for those around him. Mariah found her way into his heart and the romance was adorable.

I love the Merry Men and all of the side characters, they were a lovely addition to the story. I would totally recommend this book! The Maid of Sherwood Forest is a clean time travel, historical romance.

Book Highlights:

Historical romance

Robin Hood

Heroic Hero

She’s a chef

Strong FMC

They help each other

The Merry Men

Found Family

Time travel

Finding your place

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Love in the Details

About the Book:

Title: Love the Details
Series: Christmas at Coldwater Creek #4
Author: Britney M. Mills
Release Date: Novebmer 18th, 2020
Genre: Contemporary Romance

A CEO, a newbie event planner, and the Wakefield Christmas gala.

It was supposed to be all business. Dustin Wakefield came back to Coldwater Creek at the urging of his grandmother. Too bad she also wants him to hire someone to plan the Christmas gala. He thought he could focus on work once that was done, but he finds hanging out with Kassidy more relaxing than studying the business reports.

Kassidy McBride needs a new career now that she torched the one at the bank. She’s always loved planning parties, but is that enough to sustain a lifestyle, even a modest one, in a small town? When she gets the job to decorate the Wakefield Mansion, she tells herself she won’t fall in love with her boss, the guy she crushed on as a teenager. Easier said than done. When he keeps volunteering to help out, she realizes there is so much more to him than what the tabloids say.

Two hearts. One party. And the sleigh ride to tie it all together.

Book Review:

Another charming holiday read in Coldwater Creek! This one is the most Christmassy to me and I had a lot of fun reading about Dustin and Kassidy.

I really felt for Kassidy. She was feeling a bit left behind in her life, like she should have certain things figured out already. I feel like that is a very common feeling and it was shown in her POV. The Christmas party event planning job was her chance to explore something she really enjoyed. I admired her tenacity and her creativity. She was so courageous and she reminded me of my sister!

Dustin was so sweet! I loved his relationship with his grandmother and his care for her. He was so focused on the company and upholding the legacy left for him. It was overwhelming for him and he needed the outside push from Kassidy to see it. It was so sweet to see the McBride family through his eyes and to see him be welcomed by them.

This one was a lot of fun and I loved getting to see Kassidy and Dustin get to know one another. They both had some blocks to get over, but they really supported and helped one another. This was another cute contemporary romance with only kissing.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Love in the Lights

About the Book:

Love in the Lights: Christmas at the Ranch (Christmas at Coldwater Creek Book 2)

Title: Love in the Lights
Series: Christmas at Coldwater Creek #2
Author: Britney M. Mills
Release Date: November 22nd, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance

He’s the high school football coach, she’s the new English teacher, and a past that stands between them.

After returning to Coldwater Creek, Natalie Lynch is looking forward to teaching English and allowing her heart to mend. A painful divorce and the loss of her beloved grandma has left her reeling and wondering if she’ll ever be able to move on—until she meets Easton McBride—her father’s sworn enemy.

Easton McBride suffered a career ending injury, taking his dreams of going pro and any thoughts of love with it. He’s resigned himself to coaching at his alma mater and working at his family’s ranch. It’s not until he’s forced to work with the new English teacher that he realizes he may have settled too quickly.

Now they’re working to put together a Christmas ball, and perhaps, finding hope that the past doesn’t have to decide the future.

Book Review:

Another sweet small-town romance in the Christmas at Coldwater Creek series! This was really sweet! I loved getting to know more characters and the town.

Natalie was fun to follow. She felt very natural and I empathized with her as she juggled responsibilities and stress. It was a lot with her in a new job, in a new place and taking care of her father. The losses she had experienced also colored her emotional state and POV. It led to her being hesitant to really open up to Easton. I also enjoyed getting to know the town more through her eyes.

Easton was so sweet. He really cared about all the work he did and the people he was connected to. I loved getting to see him in different roles, with his family, with his team, and then with Natalie! He was a bit guarded and it caused him to react to Natalie’s hesitancy. They both had to learn to trust and to go after each other.

I found this book super sweet! I am reading through this series and excited to read about more characters. I enjoyed the holiday small-town feel and the cute romance. There is some past loss and infidelity, but it is not on page. This is a contemporary romance with only kissing.

Joy to Noel

About the Book:

Joy to Noel: A Sweet Christmas Romance (Christmas in Noel Book 2)

Title: Joy to Noel
Series: Christmas in Noel
Author: Tracy Baack
Release Date: November 5th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

There’s an expiration date to their proximity. Is that enough to extinguish the explosive chemistry between them?

Madison Wheeler is the definition of a responsible adult, living and working in Kansas City—right up until her life implodes. Convinced by her best friend Clara, she retreats to the small town of Noel for a reset. If Clara’s Christmas spirit managed to save the town last year, maybe that same magic could rescue Madison’s unraveling future.

Liam Park is sent to Noel for a short-term work assignment, and he is not happy about the destination. When he crosses paths with Madison, he’s intrigued by the sassy woman who doesn’t back down from a good verbal sparring. But Liam refuses to truly open up to a temporary acquaintance. He refuses to open up to anyone.

Despite their attempts to maintain distance, the fiery tension between them only grows. Will they ultimately push each other away or embrace the pull they can’t deny?

Joy to Noel is a small town Christmas romance. Readers who enjoy sassy banter, holiday vibes, and a hefty dose of forced proximity will enjoy this story. You’ll find all the swoon with no spice in this closed-door contemporary romance.

This is the second book in the “Christmas in Noel” series. While written as a standalone, reading the books in order will provide the best reader experience.

See Author’s Note for minor content considerations.

Book Review:

Oh my goodness! This book was completely adorable. I love how well Liam and Madison fit together, and it was cute to see their journey to find each other.

I liked Liam from the start! As an Asian American, I identified with some of his struggles. The family dynamics are definitely complicated, and I think they were conveyed well in this story. He was trying to grow from his past hurt and open up to Madison, but it was still hard to get over those habits. I really liked how his whole personality didn’t change though. He learned to open up and be more aware of his words, but he also was still extremely driven and focused. I thought it was sweet too how he not only found Madison but also the whole town of Noel. They truly embraced him.

I thought Madison was such a fun character! Her drive to be perfect was so relatable, and I love her fieriness. She was the perfect match for Liam, and I thought it was sweet how they both matched each other in every way. In the past, Madison had felt like she was too much, but Liam helped her see that she was just right. Her struggle with self worth felt real, and I think the complications in their relationship made sense for both of their characters.

I loved this story! I read it as a standalone, and I was still able to enjoy these characters. This is a closed door romcom perfect for anyone who loves banter.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance

About the Book:

Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance: A Sweet Hockey RomCom (Perfect Crush Hockey Romance Book 4)

Title: Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance
Series: Perfect Crush Hockey Romance #4
Author: Grace Worthington
Release Date: November 21st, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

He’s allergic to Christmas. She practically bleeds tinsel. Their holiday collision is about to get complicated.

Single mom Janie Bennett has one goal: pull off the perfect Christmas pageant for her kindergarten class. What she doesn’t need is the world’s grumpiest hockey player ruining her holly-jolly plans.

Enter Rourke Riley, Mr. “I Hate Christmas” himself—who’s been sentenced to play Santa in her pageant and is determined to get fired from this nightmare before Christmas.

Janie can’t let his humbug ruin her fa la la, so she calls his bluff with a Christmas challenge: if she can prove he’s secretly got some holiday spirit, he has to help her pull off the most magical pageant ever.

But if she loses? She’s wearing his jersey and going on a date with the grinch himself.

To be clear: She’s not losing.

Not when her secret weapon is taking Rourke on a road trip to the most over-the-top Christmas festival in existence.

Cue the holiday chaos.

Between an unexpected snowstorm, sharing a one-bedroom cabin, a hockey team text thread gone awry and a mistletoe kiss that’s life-changing—suddenly, winning doesn’t matter anymore.

Turns out, the holidays are full of surprises. But her falling for the grump—and his jersey?

It’s the biggest complication of the season.

Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance is a closed-door Christmas hockey romcom, featuring a grumpy athlete with a soft heart, a sunshine single mom, and a bet that proves opposites don’t just attract—they make a perfect mistletoe match.

Book Review:

This was such a lovely read. I definitely relate to Janie in how I love Christmas but Rourke was also a sweetheart underneath his grumpiness. Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance is the 4th book in Grace Worthing’s Perfect Crush Hockey Romance.

I really liked both Janie and Rourke, they felt real. They both had strong feelings about Christmas for different reasons. It was so fun to read about them interacting and pushing each other’s bottoms. Their romance was so sweet. I was rooting for Janie and Rourke as they fell in love. I liked how they could be real with each other.

Rourke was such a teddy bear underneath his grumpiness around Chrismtas. I loved how he interacted with the different children and how he connected with Aria, Janie’s daughter. I loved Janie in how passionate she was about Christmas and creating the best play. She had been hurt before so it was sweet to see Rourke slowly break down her walls. But I also loved how strong she was and how much she had overcome.

I adored this book and read it so quickly! The hockey team was as always so much fun and I am so excited for the next book. I would totally recommend this book! I didn’t want to put it down. Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance is a closed door romantic comedy.

Book Highlight:

Children and a Christmas play
Single mom
Grinchish MMC
Christmas loving FFM
Hockey team and family
Christmas festivities and fun

I received a complimentary copy

Love in a Blizzard

About the Book:

Love in A Blizzard: Christmas at the Lodge (Christmas at Coldwater Creek Book 1)

Title: Love in a Blizzard
Series: Christmas at Coldwater Creek #1
Author: Britney M. Mills
Release Date: October 30th, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance

His heart is closed off, her life is mapped out, and the snowstorm that forces them off course.

Jobless and heartbroken, Lauren Burke returns home to Coldwater Creek hoping to find comfort. On her way home, a blizzard hits, sending her car into a fence and her into the arms of her longtime teenage crush, Walker McBride.

After being dumped, ex-bull rider Walker McBride throws himself into restoring an old lodge in his small hometown of Coldwater Creek. With the grand opening only weeks away, he has no time to rescue damsels in distress, or for that matter, love. But when Lauren shows up, the loneliness he’s been ignoring quickly bubbles to the surface.

Now snowed in, they’re forced to confront their past.

Two hearts.

One snowstorm.

And the chance to find love.

Book Review:

What an adorable story! This was such a sweet romance with Christmas themes. I loved the small town vibes and family aspects.

I really felt for Lauren. She found herself at a loss when she returns home, after breaking up with her boyfriend and quitting her job. I was rooting for her from the start. She really tried to put in her best for her work and relationship and did not really receive back. I admired her courage and how she jumped in to help at Coldwater Creek. It felt very natural to read about her there. It was close to her home and I think it showed in the way she fell into place with Walker. I loved getting to see her family too!

Walker was so sweet! He was pretty serious and cared a lot about his work. He really wanted the lodge to do well and had put so much of himself in it. He found in Lauren someone who was willing to work alongside him. They really supported one another and enjoyed each other’s company. I love that it grew from a friendship. I also loved getting to know some of the other characters in Coldwater Creek and am excited to read more! This was a lovely Christmasy romance with only kissing.