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  Solo for the Season by Martha Keyes 5 Stars SO CUTEEEE THIS WAS SOOOO ADORABLE. What can I even say?! READ IT!  ➡️⬅️  Forced Proximity 😂 Childhood Teasing → Adult Tension 💘 Former Crush 🏔️ Snowy Mountain Setting 🌲 Small-Town Romance ❤️‍🔥 Somewhat Enemies to Friends to Lovers ❄️Snowed In Trope I love the snowed in trope and a handyman sooooo this was right up my alley. We have Wes, the once-teasing childhood classmate Maggie remembers all too well and the guy who somehow manages to be the handyman fixing up all the cabin issues :) Maggie goes on a solo cabin trip and they get to know each other better as he keeps coming around helping with cabin maintenance and other issues.  I loved their communication together, the banter, the laughs, the sweetness....the christmas feels - SO CUTE. Highly recommend as a kisses only, clean, closed door - rom-com for the Christmas season!  Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8084740685 Amazon:  ...

  Christmas at Tolliver's Bookshop by Elle Christopher 4.5 Stars  - rounding up to 5 Y'all, this was seriously the most adorable little Christmas read! So cozy and cute! It had the snowed in trope, and at a BOOKSTORE at that, which I LOVED! It's set in the south, Georgia - also a bonus for this southern Tennessee girl! It has small town charm, lots of good book and bookstore details, no spice or language - and a lot of chemistry between our couple within only 60 some odd pages! I read this on Kindle Unlimited and it was such a cute quick read.  We follow Lila and James, who meet while she is working at the bookstore and they have a very instant connection. I love it wasn't all based on attraction but it was based on common interests, like poetry, reading, helping others during the holidays, etc.  Overall, this is a great quick read to pick up while sitting in front of your tree, drinking coffee, or hot cocoa - and a soft blanket. I loved it! Content: kisses only, cle...

  Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly 4 Stars Book 2 in the Emma Knightley Mystery Series Read this series if you enjoy: ✨ Regency settings ✨ Jane Austen continuations done right ✨ Cozy mysteries with heart and humor ✨ Smart, observant heroines ✨ Mysteries centered on family secrets  This was another delight to read after Murder in Highbury! Perfect for Austen fans and cozy mystery lovers. The author always captures the wit and spark of Jane Austen in these books while keeping you invested in the whodunit storyline.  Emma and her husband George host a holiday celebration at the Hartfield estate but things get wild when her father announces him and Mrs. Bates are engaged to be married! Emma's lady's maid Prudence Parr is found dead and Emma's instincts tell her something more happened here....once again, her and Mr. Knightley have to figure out what happened.... Overall, I just really enjoy my time in this series. I haven't read Emma myself, but it makes me want...

  Hearts Under Fire by Cori Lynn 4.5 Stars Rounding Up to 5 Stars On Goodreads Honorable Mention for A Favorite Book of 2025 💌📮🎖️🪖💔🕰️💌📓🖋️🔍🗝️ YOU GUYS. This book was SO good! I am beyond impressed with Cori Lynn's debut novel - Hearts Under Fire.  I read this with my friend Jeanette and loved the buddy reading experience. Read this immediately if you like: ✨Clean, Historical Romance ✨Stories with Journal Entries  ✨Hidden, Secret Journals and the Mystery Surrounding Them ✨Dual Timeline Stories that tie together well ✨WWII Historical Romance  ✨Love Triangles DONE RIGHT ✨Antique Restorations  ✨Second Chances  ✨Grief Thread with Hope  ✨Realistic Character Driven Stories  I honestly think so many of you will like this book. It was very engaging and layered - so much in under 300 pages Cori packed into this story!  We follow Laura who is an antique expert that stumbles upon an old steamer trunk and decided to restore it. The trunk has a s...

Book Review: On The Edge of Trust by Patricia Bradley  4 Stars  Another good Patricia Bradley read! This book is a Christian Romantic Suspense that keeps you on edge with fast paced suspense, characters you root for and a faith thread that is naturally woven in the book. We follow FIB undercover agent Scott Sinclair and Crime Reporter Podcaster Tori Mitchell. Scott and Tori work together as her nephew is accused of murder. Scott was wounded by gunshot and is recovering from the injury as it threatens his future career. Tori is a very passionate crime reporter and podcaster who continues to pursue the truth. She works to free wrongfully imprisoned people and search for the truth at all costs.  When her nephew is accused of a murder he didn't commit, she is trying to clear his name. Someone doesn't like her investigating though and comes after her...Scott and Tori are connecting, romance grows....stakes are intensifying....you know the drill.   I haven't read the other...

 The Prince Warriors by Pricilla Shirer 4 Stars Book 1 in this Trilogy  This is a very engaging, spiritually rich adventure that pulls young readers and even adults into a vivid unseen world with an epic action packed adventure. A great Christian fantasy.   We follow Xavier and Evan with so many high stakes. The mysterious creature Ruwach introduces them to Ahoratos - the true realms where spiritual battles are fought.....the story goes on from here with these ordinary kids as Prince Warriors in battle.  The message is clear. You have everything you need. God equips us with the armor and strength we need for the battles we face. The allegory in this had some great spiritual parallels.  The worldbuilding was really good, enjoyed the pacing - very fast and included themes of courage, identity and faith woven into a very adventurous story. Definitely a page turner!   I think if you like Narnia, Pilgrim's Progress...or stories like that, this would b...