From the very beginning, I found myself completely invested in these characters. Their chemistry felt so natural, and I loved watching both of them grow individually and together throughout the story.

One of my favorite characters was Stella She brought so much humor and warmth to the book, and every scene she was in had me smiling. She was the kind of grandmother everyone wishes they had.

This was such a sweet, feel-good read filled with heart, growth, and a romance that was easy to root for. By the final page, I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to these characters

Tropes
Single Parent
Marriage of Convenience
Sports Romance
He Takes Care of Her
“My Husband”
Love After Loss

: Kisses Only
: None

BLURB: It’s strictly business—no feelings allowed.

Nola 
I’ve mastered the art of playing it safe. As a single mom to my spirited ten-year-old daughter, I can’t afford risks—especially after being blacklisted from my corner of the art world and relegated to painting landscapes. Then, at my sister’s bachelorette party, I’m dared to make a bold move that throws my carefully controlled life a curveball. I kiss a stranger. It seems innocent enough until I run into him again at my daughter’s school and he proposes we get married.

Maxford 
Baseball was my life until a scandal cost me my Major League contract. Now I’m starting over as a P.E. teacher in a new town, taking care of my eccentric grandma, and trying to rebuild my reputation one day at a time. When the same woman who kissed me at a bar shows up in my life again, I create an unexpected solution to our career problems—and a crazy proposal that could benefit us both.

A marriage of convenience promises to solve everything. I need respectability and credibility to be picked up by a team again, and she needs gallery connections to reclaim her place in the art world. But stolen glances turn into genuine laughter, and pretend touches spark very real desire. When we’re both offered everything we thought we wanted, we face the ultimate choice: our dreams, or each other?

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This story hooked me from the very first chapter and never let go. The banter between the characters had me smiling the whole way through, and the romance was filled with so many moments that had me giggling and kicking my feet

The suspense kept the pages turning, and I found myself saying, “Just one more chapter,” long past my bedtime. Every twist made it harder to put down.
And can we talk about the romance? The protective hero, the “my wife” moments, and the way he quietly yearned for her absolutely stole my heart

This quickly became one of my favorite reads, and I already can’t wait to see what Jenessa writes next.

Tropes
Opposites Attract
Grumpy x Sunshine
Protective MMC
“My Wife”
Forced Proximity
He Yearns for Her
Only One Bed

: Descriptive Kisses Only
: None

BLURB: Thea

I’m fine. Really.
My latest breakup? Not a big deal.

Which is why I still took the trip—the one where I was supposed to get engaged. Alone. Totally normal.

Getting mugged in Mexico? Also not a big deal. Sure, I can’t remember where I’m staying, but I’ll figure it out. I always do.

At least there’s a broody, mysterious stranger who says he’ll help me.
Problem is… I’m not sure he’s on my side—especially when our faces start showing up on the news for a crime we didn’t commit.

He’s guarded. Dangerous. And definitely hiding something.

But whatever secrets he’s keeping—and whatever trouble keeps finding us—I don’t have a choice.

If I want to make it home alive…I have to trust him.

Pierce

I don’t fail missions. Ever.

So how did this one spiral so far out of control?

It was supposed to be easy. Get the drive and get out.

But my contact is gone. Enemies are closing in. And somehow, I’ve picked up a civilian who has no idea what she’s walked into.

Now Thea is my responsibility, and while getting her home safely should be simple, things only get worse around every turn.

She looks at me like I’m more than what I am. Like I’m someone worth trusting. Wanting.

I’m not.

I walked away from every relationship that mattered six years ago—and I’m not looking for another one.

But the longer this mission drags on, the harder it gets to remember why.

The mission has shifted. Get Thea home, before they catch us. But what if it’s not safe there either? How long will I have to protect her?
Runaway Rule is an light-hearted adventure romantic comedy full of mystery and chaos.

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This book had me smiling from beginning to end. Nathan and Gracie completely won me over, and I found myself rooting for them every step of the way

And those notebook notes? My heart absolutely melted. The way Nathan encouraged Gracie, supported her dreams, and was always cheering her on made him impossible not to love. He was such a thoughtful, caring hero. If I have one complaint, it’s that I would have loved a few chapters from Nathan’s POV!

I also really enjoyed the side story involving Gracie’s mom and her dating life. It added an extra layer of charm and humor to the story and was so much fun to follow along with.

Overall, this was such a sweet, heartwarming read that left me with a smile on my face long after I finished

Single POV 
Small Town 
Biker MMC
Dating Coach x Dance Coach 
Faith Elements 
Slow Burn 
Sizzling Chemistry 
Opposites Attract 
Summer Romance 
He Only Smiles For Her

: Kisses Only 
: None

BLURB: Gracie Rhodes has a secret. She’s just moved back home with a degree in dance after finishing college, and while her family and old dance studio are ecstatic to have her back in Sweet River, she recently had an audition that might whisk her away to NYC.
She’s not telling anyone…except for Nathan Hadaway, the older brother of her longtime crush, but only because she ran into him in New York during her secret audition. Luckily for her, she never sees Nathan around anymore.
Or never did…until he shows up at the dance class she’s teaching over the summer to pick up his niece. But maybe it isn’t so bad to have someone she can talk to about her big opportunity?
Nathan and Gracie decide to do more than just swap secrets: if she’ll give him dance lessons so he can help his niece for the upcoming Father and Daughter dance competition, he’ll play matchmaker and give her help in the dating department.
Nathan proves to be a pretty bad matchmaker constantly distracting his student from her potential suitors. And as a dance instructor, Gracie can’t seem to find anything wrong with being in his arms.
Gracie’s not sure where her future leads…except that she just might want to spend it with Nathan.

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Christian Fiction
Dark Themes
Vigilante 
Hidden Identity
He Saves Her
Thriller 

: 18 uses of h*ll, 2 uses of p*nis
: Eating Disorder, Emotional Abuse, Mental Illness, Addiction, Toxic Relationship, Sex Slavery, Murder, Violence, Drug Abuse, Body Shaming, Domestic Abuse, Kidnapping, Rape(not shown)

OVERVIEW: Two abandoned souls are on the hunt for one powerful man. Soon, their paths will cross and lead to one twisted fate.

Danny Hansen is a Bosnian immigrant who came to America with hopes of escaping haunted memories of a tragic war that took his mother’s life. Now he’s a priest who lives by a law of love and compassion. It is powerful men and hypocrites who abide by legal law but eschew the law of love that most incense Danny. As an avenging angel, he believes it is his duty to show them the error of their ways, at any cost. 

Renee Gilmore is the frail and helpless victim of one such powerful man. Having escaped his clutches, she now lives only to satisfy justice by destroying him, regardless of whom she must become in that pursuit.

But when Danny and Renee’s paths become inexorably entangled things go very, very badly and neither of them may make it out of this hunt alive.

Judge not, or you too will be judged.

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This story had me laughing out loud more than once, and I loved how fun and easy it was to read. It was the perfect mix of humor, heart, and charming character moments.

And can we talk about the nickname Carrot Cake? It might be one of the cutest nicknames I’ve come across in a romance.
Adam completely stole the show for me. Between his protective streak and the way he cared for the people around him, he was impossible not to love.

Overall, this was such a fun, feel-good read that left me with a smile on my face.

Small Town 
Opposites Attract 
Hermit MMC
Secret Dating 
He Falls First 
Mistaken Identity

: None 
: Kisses Only 

BLURB: He’s out there somewhere—tall, dark, mysterious, and elusive despite a lifetime of searching.

Stevie Sullivan
It started as a simple bet: Can my friends find the perfect man for me before I can prove that Sasquatch exists? Absolutely not. One of those creatures is mythical, and it isn’t Bigfoot. Unfortunately, what started as a friendly wager has been hijacked by our whole town.

Adam Sandoval
All I want is a quiet life in the woods. Alone. Cue Stevie Sullivan. Between her crazy bet with her friends and her fiery personality, she’s turning my peaceful life upside down. I don’t hate it. I’m a little tired of being mistaken for Sasquatch, though.

One summer, a bazillion blind dates, plus a shirtless forest ranger and a feisty Sasquatch hunter in awfully close proximity? It’s a hairy situation.

Forest Proximity is a dual point-of-view rom-com with nothing explicit, plenty of swoon, and a little Sasquatch. (Well, a big Sasquatch.) Book three in the Rumors of Cape Georgeana series, but it can be read as a standalone

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Neighbors 
Small Town 
Grumpy x Sunshine 
Faith Themes
Cute Nicknames
Protective MMC
Anxiety Rep
Summer Read

: 1 use of pr*ck
: Kisses Only 

Content Warnings: mention of extramarital affairs, emotional neglect and manipulation by a parent to their adult children, and depiction a of panic attacks. 

BLURB: Spring is a time for love and growth, whether you expected it or not.

Jesse Romano, an ex ER nurse, wasn’t interested in having useless small talk with the locals, participating in community events, or going to church like everyone else in town. He only wanted three things when he moved to the small town, Magnolia Meadows, Virginia: to open his own tea shop at the end of Spring, be near his family, and live a quiet life to help manage his anxiety. However, when he finds himself falling for Magnolia Meadows resident, Ms. Sunshine, he wonders if maybe everything he wanted to avoid is worth the involvement, after all.

Ophelia Bennett, Magnolia Meadows, Ms. Sunshine – as Jesse has coined her – has nothing to complain about. She owns and runs what she considers her second home: her grandmother’s flower shop. She lives with her best friend and grumpy cat, and she is surrounded by many friends and family. Life is great! Well…almost great. After her father’s affair came to light ten years ago, Ophelia has been living in fear. Fear of losing her relationship with her father. Also, fear of falling in love with someone who could change and walk away.

As Ophelia and Jesse grow closer to each other, they’re faced with learning how to address their own anxieties, while learning how to love each other for who they are and the people they can become.

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Roses Painted Red by Carolyn G. Beus

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: 2 uses of d*mning, 3 uses of h*ll
: Kisses Only, Innuendo/Suggestive Dialogue 

BLURB: 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. . . .

Continue the adventure in A Curse for True Love and The Mirror of Infinite Endings!

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: Kisses Only, Innuendo/Suggestive Dialogue 
: 1 use of d*mn

Side Note: You definitely should read Caraval before diving into the OUABH series as some of the characters are introduced in Caraval!

BLURB: 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.

Continue the adventure in The Ballad of Never After, A Curse for True Love, and The Mirror of Infinite Endings!

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: Kisses Only 
: None 

Content Warning: past bullying, loss of father, parent abandonment

OVERVIEW: How do you make room for something real when you’ve only ever kept things casual?

Luke Ryder has built his entire image around being the easygoing fan favorite of the Minnesota Wolves. But behind that charming smile is a man who’s spent his life feeling like an outsider, mastering the art of keeping his real self hidden. That is, until Quinn Fallon reappears in his life with the power to see through it all.

Quinn isn’t looking for love—or anything remotely close to it. She’s spent years jumping from job to job and guy to guy, always chasing the next thing, never sure of where she truly belongs. But her latest gig as a production assistant on the Wolves’ documentary might finally change that. If only it didn’t involve being around Ryder—the hockey star she once nearly kissed, who still gets under her skin in all the wrong (and right) ways.

As old sparks reignite and time together blurs into something more, Ryder and Quinn find themselves caught between what feels safe and what feels real. But he’s terrified of being truly known. And she’s afraid of staying long enough to get hurt.

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MY REVIEW: The kids were so cute, I loved them so much! This is a sweet, easy read that is perfect if you love to read about a single father falling for the nanny! 

Some thoughts:
She falls for him immediately but then works for him around 4 years before the sparks actually start flying. I get it, I guess
He says I love you to her over the phone and she then hangs up on him??? And then ghosts him. What??
The whole dynamic was a little weird and a bit off to me and I struggled getting into the story!

Single Parent 
She’s His Kid’s Nanny 
Boss/Employee 
Slow Burn 
Opposites Attract 
Hand-Written Letters

: Kisses Only 
: None

BLURB: Sometimes what’s right in front of you is still off-limits.

Single dad Liam Campbell needed a nanny who would make his life less complicated, and Rosalie Barnes more than delivered.

Fast forward four years and they make a great team. He stays out of her personal life, and she stays out of his. At least, that’s their unspoken agreement. But his serious and slightly grumpy demeanor isn’t keeping her fun-loving sunshiny personality away anymore. In fact, she insists they’re friends.

Leaving letters for each other is the worst idea ever. Too bad he’s the one who started it.

Rosalie Barnes loves her job. She plays in the sprinklers and goes for bike rides with two of the best kids in the world. But they’re getting older, and she can’t be their nanny forever. As it is, her crush on their dad has derailed her dating life long enough, and the blind dates her sister sets her up on are getting her nowhere.

But moving on is a little more complicated when Liam Campbell is your boss. And now your confidant. And paying attention to you in ways you never expected.


In Case You Missed It is the first book in a new series of light-hearted and sweet romcoms about sending out messages and getting true love in return

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