This was a cute contemporary romance set during the first year of a Michigan law school. Simone worked as a chef at an up-scale restaurant in California when she reached her breaking point and quit on the spot. Using the childhood tool she used to make decisions, she asked the magic 8 ball if she should go to law school. Imagine her surprise when it told her yes.
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I loved this first book in a new steamy, funny, contemporary romance series. Once again, Alexander brings us a quirky family with multiple siblings who lead very different lives from each other. I can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for each sibling on the journey to their own HEA in future books.
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This was a cute college sports romance between a gymnast and a baseball player. Both Adalee and Hagan were burned by their exes and not looking to get into a relationship any time soon. But, their instant chemistry intrigues Hagan and he starts pursuing Adalee, even though she tries to fight her attraction to him. As they get to know each other, it’s clear they were made to be together.
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This is such a cute and fun novella that introduces us to the family centering a new book series. The Star Wars puns fly fast and furious (oops, wrong series!) in this cute rom com that finds chef Ben “Kenobi” Walker helping save a VIP dinner at Foxbrooke Manor. He finds himself working with his long-time crush Leia Perry and is determined to show her that not only is he all grown up, he’s all in on a relationship with her. Leia is wary, not trusting that Ben can be trusted, but she can’t deny the chemistry between the two.
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I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. As a former high school theater nerd myself, I could totally relate to Bridget’s angst, as well as the personalities and quirks of her friends. Bridget’s growth in the story was incredible and I liked how the author was able to subtly show these changes throughout the book, without hitting us over the head with it. The realization at the end of the book was almost a surprise, even though you had been along for the ride with Bridget from the start.
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This is such an awesome, fun novella that I didn’t want it to end! I loved reading about the characters from all of the Kinloch series books again and when they all get together, shenanigans definitely occur. I actually laughed out loud several times, especially while reading the antics of Zoe’s mom and her best friend Morag. They cracked me up and are totally people I’d love to have a drink, or ten, with. LOL The days leading up to Zoe and Rory’s wedding at the castle were frantic and tense, especially when Zoe and Rory’s mothers – who have been enemies since high school – are in the same room. Hide the glassware – these ladies aren’t afraid to get physical! But after all is said and done, we still get our HEA and an epilogue to tell us what happens after the big day. What more could we want? (Well, I personally want more Kinloch adventures!!!)
I received a complimentary e-copy of this novella from the author. All opinions are my own.
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I loved this book and read it in one sitting. The growth of Rae throughout the book was wonderful to read. She went from grief-stricken and alone to hopeful and outgoing. The friendship with fellow theater-lover Mac was beautiful. I remember being in high school and having that one best friend that just “got” me. Someone you could trust with all of your troubles, fears and hopes with and know that they would always be there to support you. I loved re-living those wonderful memories as I read this book.
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Three young girls go missing in 2012 in separate and unconnected circumstances. Their disappearances are investigated, but the girls are never found. Ten years later, DCI Priest receives a confession to their murders from a prisoner already serving time in HMP Manchester. The prisoner is willing to lead DCI Priest to their bodies, but he wants something in return. After a pivotal milestone, and despite the confession, the evidence starts to unravel. DCI Priest initially assumed this was an open and shut case. He could not have been more wrong
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This was a contemporary fiction novel set in England that follows the crumbling of Alexandra Small’s life as she goes through a very public divorce from her famous footballer husband. Alexandra works at a firm handling public relation problems for high profile clients. She and her husband are going through fertility treatments to start a family. We quickly discover that Alexandra’s husband is a bit more invested in starting a family that she is, and he dismisses any hesitation she expresses. We discover that he’s cheating on Alexandra when it’s splashed across the front pages of the tabloids. She moves out of their luxury apartment and into the cramped quarters of one of her best friends and her best friend’s child.
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