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Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score

Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score is the second book in the Story Lake series. This opposites-attract romance pairs a chaotic literary agent with her buttoned-up landlord …

12 Mar 2026
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Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws

A spoiler-light review of Amy Daws’s Honeymoon Phase: a funny, heartfelt friends-to-lovers, marriage-of-convenience romance with found family and real emotional stakes.

15 Nov 2025
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Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder

A thoughtful, spoiler-free review of Ava Wilder’s Some Kind of Famous—a small-town, slow-burn romance about recovery, creativity, and love on borrowed time.

7 Nov 2025
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Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn

Discover Meghan Quinn’s delightful holiday romance, Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal. Set in the festive town of Kringle, Colorado, this witty, heartwarming story follo…

19 Oct 2025
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The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore

Discover Laurie Gilmore’s The Gingerbread Bakery, the heartwarming fifth book in the Dream Harbor series. This cozy enemies-to-lovers holiday romance delivers second chan…

15 Sep 2025
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The Battle of the Bookshops by Poppy Alexander

Poppy Alexander’s latest offering, “The Battle of the Bookshops,” transports readers to the windswept coastal town of Portneath, where century-old family feuds collide wi…

23 Aug 2025
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Gracie Harris Is Under Construction by Kate Hash

Read our in-depth review of "Gracie Harris Is Under Construction" by Kate Hash—a moving debut novel that explores grief, healing, and the courage to love again, all set i…

1 Aug 2025
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Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman

Elissa Sussman’s latest offering, Totally and Completely Fine, arrives as a bold departure from the typical romance formula. This isn’t your grandmother’s meet-cute story…

9 Jul 2025
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When I Should’ve Stayed by Max Monroe

Read our in-depth review of When I Should’ve Stayed by Max Monroe—an emotional tale of grief, love, and second chances in a small-town setting.

3 Jul 2025
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Let’s Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About by Isabelle Popp

Dive into a heartfelt and hilarious review of Let’s Give ’Em Pumpkin to Talk About by Isabelle Popp—a charming small-town romance with spicy chemistry, authentic characte…

2 Jul 2025
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The Lost Book of First Loves by RaeAnne Thayne

Discover the emotional power of RaeAnne Thayne’s The Lost Book of First Loves, a heartfelt tale of estranged sisters, buried secrets, and healing love in a small Wyoming …

16 Jun 2025
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The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster

Discover why The Guest Cottage by Lori Foster delivers a touching story of love, renewal, and female friendship in the charming town of Bramble. A perfect pick for fans o…

29 May 2025
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Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

A heartfelt and humorous review of Savour It by Tarah DeWitt—exploring grief, healing, fake dating, and the power of small-town connections. Dive into Fisher and Sage’s t…

22 May 2025
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Riding the High by Paisley Hope

Discover why Riding the High by Paisley Hope is the emotional centerpiece of the Silver Pines Ranch series. With a fake Vegas marriage, small-town secrets, and steamy che…

16 May 2025
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Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

Discover why Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey is more than just a friends-to-lovers tale. This heartfelt romance brings deep emotional growth, steamy chemistry, and…

23 Mar 2025
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It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey is an emotional, steamy, and hilarious romance where opposites attract in a charming coastal town.

23 Mar 2025
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Story of My Life by Lucy Score

Dive into this captivating review of Lucy Score's "Story of My Life," a delightful romcom set in a charming fictional town filled with humor, romance, and relatable chaos…

18 Mar 2025
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Wild Side by Elsie Silver

Wild Side by Elsie Silver is a captivating enemies-to-lovers romance with an emotional depth that goes beyond the trope. Set in the small-town charm of Rose Hill, this st…

7 Mar 2025
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Change of Heart by Falon Ballard

Falon Ballard’s Change of Heart blends romance, humor, and magic as a workaholic lawyer is trapped in an enchanting town. Read our in-depth review to see if this whimsica…

5 Mar 2025
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The Art of Starting Over by Heidi McLaughlin

The Art of Starting Over by Heidi McLaughlin is a poignant tale of heartbreak, healing, and second chances and is set in the charming town of Oyster Bay.

21 Feb 2025
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When in Rome by Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams' 'When in Rome' offers a heartfelt romance that blends Hollywood nostalgia with small-town charm, featuring relatable characters and an engaging love story.

19 Dec 2024
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Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst

Discover the heartwarming romance of Jennifer Probst's 'Book of the Month.' Follow Aspen Lourde as she navigates love, loss, and creativity in this small-town tale set in…

24 Oct 2024
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Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn

Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn is a romance novel set in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, where love, family, and self-discovery intersect. Explore Maren's journey as she naviga…

19 Oct 2024
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The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

A River Runs Through It Like the mighty Red River that winds through the North Dakota landscape, Louise Erdrich’s latest novel meanders and surges, carrying the reader al…

30 Sep 2024