Good morning!  Its 61 here, going up to 88 with nothing but Carolina blue skies!🌞  It’s new book Tuesday and I’m excited!  So many good books and I never seem to have enough time to read all that I want!  I hope you all have a fabulous day! 💜☕💜

Good Afternoon!

It’s the start of another week. It’s Monday! What are you Reading is hosted by Kathryn from Book Date , this is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind. I’m hoping to squeeze in some of my books that I own but remain unread!

LAST WEEKS READS:

She thought she was going on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, but he dropped her off and drove out of town, leaving Skyler Montgomery scared, penniless and alone.

She thought it was fate when she saw the woman in the garden who said she needed a caretaker. But then the woman’s grumpy son informs her that his mother has Alheizmer’s and he’s taking care of her – no help needed.

Skyler waits until he goes inside and sleeps in his garage to stay out of the rain. She has no idea of what she’ll do in the morning.

Homer Aitken didn’t know where the pesky woman came from, but he doesn’t have time to deal with his mother, let alone another needy female. He has formulas to figure out and equations to master.

But not even he can say no to her sweet little baby and he soon finds himself with not one, but three females living under his roof.

And maybe that’s not so bad.

Could a fake relationship with your ex over Christmas in Scotland be the perfect opportunity for revenge—or a second chance at love? One woman is about to find out in this charming holiday romance from the author of Always, in December and A Winter Wish.

Melanie has not had a good year. Things are definitely not going as planned in her work life, her best friend has moved to the other side of the world, and her favorite bagel shop is closing down. But the real reason this year has been awful is because Finn, the man who she was sure was the love of her life, dumped her. In front of everyone. At his sister’s engagement party.

So when Finn shows up at her doorstep two weeks before Christmas asking if she’ll help him, her first instinct is to slam the door in his face—or punch him. But he has a proposal for her.

Finn wants Melanie to spend the week of Christmas with him. He has to face the holiday at a vacation cottage in the Scottish Highlands with his two perfect siblings who are happily paired off with their perfect partners. His mother is obsessed with the idea of a perfect Christmas—and to try and help, Finn may have told his mother he and Mel are dating again. All she has to do is come with him and pretend they’re back together.

Melanie may hate Finn, but she loves his mom. And with her own parents on a trip, it looks like the only way to spend the holiday with someone she cares about is to suffer through being around the person she despises most.

So Melanie agrees—on one condition. At the end of the week, Finn will allow Mel to publicly dump him—in front of his family—so she can get her dignity back and he can experience the same humiliation she felt.

As they embark on seven days with Finn’s family, Mel tells herself it’s only a week. She just has to pretend to still be in love with him. Until she starts to lose track of which feelings are fake, and which are for real…

Return to Yellowstone with the next generation of our beloved characters from the original series.

Saddlehorn, MT

Ashton Anderson, former town sweetheart and prodigal son of rancher Clint Anderson, has finally returned home. Where has he been for the last ten years, you ask? Apparently, working a smaller rodeo circuit up north. With his strength and skill, he should have done well, but he has returned battered, bruised, and grieving the loss of his faithful gelding, Dusty. As for the girlfriend who turned down his marriage proposal all those years ago . . .

Kelsey Winters has left her less-than-idyllic past behind. She now helps others as a therapist at the therapeutic riding center outside of town, although her own personal life seems to be a solid mess. She’s tried to be a good older sister to her brother, Darren, but she can’t protect him—or herself—from his poor choices. They’re one bad decision away from homelessness when they’re robbed and Darren is put in jail for possession of a controlled substance.

Due to circumstances beyond their control, Kelsey and Ashton’s long-ago romance resurfaces. But will it leave the gate running, or suffer a colossal wreck?

CURRENT READS:

Regrets from the past could lead to a chance for redemption…

After a terrifying break-in, widowed dressmaker Isla Stohl finds herself leaning on town sheriff Evan Miller. Sixteen years ago, Evan chose a law enforcement career over her and their Texas Amish community, and now he’s determined to make amends. Evan vows to keep Isla and her two children safe, but old feelings begin to arise once more. As he’s drawn back to his heritage and faith, he must decide if he can leave behind the life he built for himself in the Englisch world for the woman he’s never been able to let go of.

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

There’s nothing like teaming up to investigate your mother’s shady new boyfriend to make you see your best friend in a whole new light . . .

Jenna Greene has been very clear with her She is not ready for marriage. Too bad he didn’t listen. Turns out a rejected proposal is a sure way to lose a boyfriend—and a job. Because, yes, he’d also been her boss. But it seems the firing has come at the perfect time. Back on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, Jenna’s widowed mother has returned from a cruise—with a new boyfriend in tow. Something isn’t right, and Jenna decides to return home to find out what’s going on.

Tyson Parker has a pretty great life on Chincoteague. He’s gainfully employed at his parents’ bed and breakfast—in the very home where he grew up with his three brothers, right across the street from his best friend, Jenna. He loves volunteering for the island’s illustrious fire company and being one of the saltwater cowboys who cares for Chincoteague’s wild ponies. If only he could’ve skipped the whole part where he’d married a two-timing woman. Still, he’s elated to have his best friend back when Jenna returns to the island, even if it is only temporary. And he’s happy to help her figure out what her mom’s suspicious new beau might be up to. But soon his feelings for Jenna begin to shift into. . . something different.

Jenna expected to enjoy visiting her mom, Tyson, and his whole family. She’d expected to feel closer to her deceased father on the island where the foal they’d named years ago now roams the wild salt marshes of Assateague like its ancestors have for hundreds of years. What she didn’t expect was for her feelings for her best friend to change. But she’s always sworn she’d never date a firefighter. Plus, Tyson is fresh off a betrayal. And also, there’s that teensy commitment problem she seems to have. Would she even have the courage to finally give her heart away? And should they really risk their beautiful friendship in the hopes they could someday be something more?

READING NEXT:

The bad boy and the golden girl have traded places…

I’m back in Harvest Hollow after ten years to prove a point and to even a few scores. I’ve opened a new bar, and anyone expecting the old sweet and shy Jolie McGraw to be running it is in for a shock.

I’m not the only one who’s changed: when the sheriff comes to tell me I’m the prime suspect in the most ridiculous crime in town history, it’s none other than Lucas Cole, the former star of my teenage stress dreams, wearing the badge.

Seriously? The smack-talking punk I was forced to tutor in math is now one of the town’s most upstanding citizens? This isn’t what I had in mind for turning the tables on my former tormentors.

I blow him off…until I meet the niece he’s raising. I see so much of my younger self in her. But when I agree to help when she needs a woman in her life, Lucas uses it as a chance to build a case that he’s the man I need in mine.

That’s a hard no. No to love. No to Lucas.

But when Harvest Hollow’s nosiest forces combine to push us together, I’m not sure my heart stands a chance.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!🌻📚🌻

Good morning! Its 63 here, going up to 84 today.  Have a beautiful Monday everyone!!🙋💜

Good afternoon! I’ve got my laundry done and the NASCAR race in A bit. I will be reading whenever I can. Have a fantastic Sunday everyone!💜📚💜

Good morning! Its 52 here, going up to 83. Typical Sunday here. Laundry and the NASCAR race at Bristol TN with lots of reading time.  Have a relaxing Sunday my friends!💜☕💜

A much more manageable haul this week! This week I snagged four new books!  I still have fifteen requests pending! Now to find the time to read them. 

NETGALLEY:

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer House, with over one million copies of her books sold, comes a touching beach read, perfect for fans of Sheila Roberts, Jill Shalvis, and Debbie Macomber.

After heartbreak hits in three very different ways, Emily Jacobs and her friends Sienna and Blair take up Sienna’s offer to escape to her client’s luxurious beach house for sun, sand, and girl talk. But paradise comes with a twist: in his absence, the owner of the house forgot to reschedule his staff, leaving his brooding and impossibly tight-lipped personal chef, Patrick Owens, in charge of dinner for them. Every. Single. Night.

Emily can’t help but be intrigued by the chef with his guarded eyes and irresistible culinary skills. Certainly, they should know something about the person serving them food every night. As she tries to break through his tough exterior, his limited small talk creates deeper questions, just as a massive storm blows in, threatening their peaceful getaway.

Between laughter, late-night conversations, and undeniable chemistry, Emily realizes life’s storms reveal more than the weather’s.

An uplifting and dreamy novel about friendship, fresh starts, and the kind of love that sneaks up when you least expect it. If you enjoyed the TV movies based on Jenny’s books and are looking for more feel-good romance, look no further!

Count down to Christmas with twelve sealed holiday love stories by beloved romance authors.

The Twelve Loves of Christmas is a swoon-worthy short story collection about finding love during the most magical time of the year. Including a playful forced proximity romance featuring a woman and her older brother’s grinchy (yet unexpectedly endearing) best friend, a tender love story of two neighbors who decide to skip Christmas together, a second-chance spark reignited between exes stranded at the airport, and many more festive love stories, there’s a little holiday magic waiting for every reader.

Open one sealed story each day in the lead-up to Christmas to unwrap a season full of love, warmth, and happily-ever-afters.

Christmas may be 63 days away, but as the Tinker’s Cove Chamber of Commerce gears up for an elaborate Dickens-themed Christmas event, reporter Lucy Stone is already feeling a bit Grinchy—until a possible murder requires her sleuthing skills in the latest Lucy Stone Mystery from bestselling author Leslie Meier.

With all four kids out of the house, Lucy Stone’s suddenly empty nest has put a damper on her usual zest for Christmas. She’s got plenty of article ideas to keep her busy though, including reports of vicious social media posts targeting several town residents. Plus, there’s the self-proclaimed “reputation changer” who promises he can clean up any negative press. It all seems a bit too convenient to Lucy, who decides an investigation is in order.

On top of all that, after agreeing to play Mrs. Cratchit in “A Dickens of a Christmas,” Lucy also decides to plan a pre-Thanksgiving family weekend. Despite her juggling, it’s not a success—the kids and their partners come but the mood is tense, and Lucy is relieved to see them off. Then comes shocking news: bank manager Bert Cosgrove, one of the victims of the slanderous media posts, has been found dead. The police are calling it a suicide.

No one, including Lucy, believes sweet, mild Bert would take his own life. While holiday preparations reach a feverish pitch, she’s determined to find his killer. And as she burrows into a surprising history of motives, longstanding secrets and family connections begin to stink like rotten plum pudding. Now, as Lucy gets closer to the truth, she finds herself in a life-threatening situation that would definitely spoil Christmas—permanently.

When it comes to the Christmas season, Rustler Mountain, Oregon, is as lively as its Wild West past, from its winter wonderland landscape to its weekend festivities, filled with food, music, and sometimes, wild hearts meeting in unexpected romance . . .

A swoony Christmas cowboy romance for fans of Lyla Sage, Elsie Silver, Jessica Peterson, Amy Barry, and Robyn Carr.

No one would blame Cassidy Wilder if she wasn’t a big fan of Christmas, or of Rustler Mountain. After all, her introduction to the town came the Christmas her mother left her on her father’s doorstep. Yet Cassidy grew to love it all, especially her three protective half-brothers. And this Christmas, she’ll have it all too, if she can make one of her lifelong wishes come true: to marry Dalton Wade.

Sure, Dalton’s had casual affairs over the years, but obviously, with Cassidy he’s too respectful to make the first move. So, she’s finally going to confess her love. There’s just one hitch: brooding, tatted bad boy West Hancock. There’s bad blood between the Wilders and the Hancocks but West is about to be Cassidy’s brother-in-law. He’s the total opposite of the man she’s given her heart to. If only he didn’t ignite . . . other parts of her. Worse, he’s got to help her train as a trick rider for the Wild West show.

West is determined to ignore the heat between him and Cassidy. He just wants to get through Christmas and move on to working his own ranch. Still, even if it’s purely lust, it’s powerful. Too powerful for either of them to resist. Trouble is, they seem to understand each other better than anyone else does. Can a winter fling become an evergreen love?

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!☕📚☕

Good morning! Happy Saturday! It is 46 here this morning, going up to 85 degrees🌞.  Not much going on here today except for a quick trip to the library.  I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing day!💜

Happy Friday & welcome to First Line Friday hosted by Reading Is My SuperPower. I’m so excited to be doing these posts again. The book I’m featuring is one I am reading now!

FIRST LINES:

ABOUT THE BOOK:

She thought she was going on a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, but he dropped her off and drove out of town, leaving Skyler Montgomery scared, penniless and alone.

She thought it was fate when she saw the woman in the garden who said she needed a caretaker. But then the woman’s grumpy son informs her that his mother has Alheizmer’s and he’s taking care of her – no help needed.

Skyler waits until he goes inside and sleeps in his garage to stay out of the rain. She has no idea of what she’ll do in the morning.

Homer Aitken didn’t know where the pesky woman came from, but he doesn’t have time to deal with his mother, let alone another needy female. He has formulas to figure out and equations to master.

But not even he can say no to her sweet little baby and he soon finds himself with not one, but three females living under his roof.

And maybe that’s not so bad.

Thank you for stopping by and have a fantastic Friday!☕📚☕

Good morning! Happy Friday! It’s 37 right now, going up to 78! Have a wonderful day my friends!💜