The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)

The Enchanted Music Box by Cindy Kirk is a good magical realism story. I don’t like fantasy novels that feel too unrealistic, but this was a good blend of realistic features mixed with magical elements. Quick Plot Description Lorraine is about thirty. She’s a CPA who is dating another CPA, Brent. Lorraine is all about…… Continue reading The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)

The Valentine Writer: Helping Others Find Love (3.5 Stars)

I recently finished reading The Valentine Writer by Iris Lim. It’s a novella about a lady, Mary Danforth, who has helped her siblings write love poems for their future spouses. Yet, she’s never found love herself. Periodwise, I would consider it a Regency story, but it doesn’t have many of the elements of a traditional…… Continue reading The Valentine Writer: Helping Others Find Love (3.5 Stars)

I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)

In September, I won I’ll Remember You by Deborah Packer in a Goodreads Giveaway. While fictionalized, this book is based on the true story of the author’s parents’ quick marriage. Basic Plot Bobbie and Murray meet while she’s vacationing in Florida. He was stationed there before heading to Europe during World War II. Bobbie and…… Continue reading I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)

Hypnotized by Love: Who Really Started the Rumor? (4 Stars)

When I saw that a Sariah Wilson book was listed as one of this month’s First Reads options, I knew I had to grab Hypnotized by Love. I figured you can’t go wrong with a Sariah Wilson book. This book is the story of Savannah Sinclair and Mason Beckett, who were high school best friends…… Continue reading Hypnotized by Love: Who Really Started the Rumor? (4 Stars)

Once Upon a Time in Millsbury: Neighbors Love (4 Stars)

Once Upon a Time in Millsbury by Iris Lim is a Regency novel, which will be published on December 15th. I got the chance to read an ARC of this book. This is the story of neighbors, who were practically like family, falling in love and marrying. I don’t think I’m ruining the book by…… Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Millsbury: Neighbors Love (4 Stars)

Rescuing You for Christmas: An Unexpected Leavenworth Romance (3 Stars)

Rescuing You for Christmas by Judy Leslie, was published on September 2nd. I finished reading it earlier today. I’ve seen it labeled as a “novella,” but at 150 pages, it feels more like a short novel. The story takes place in and around Leavenworth, Washington. Quick Plot Introduction Paige is a single mom from Seattle.…… Continue reading Rescuing You for Christmas: An Unexpected Leavenworth Romance (3 Stars)