Once Upon A Christmas Carol By Karen Schaler

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Once Upon A Christmas Carol

By Karen Schaler

(New to me Author)

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Holiday

Novella

Mystery

Musical

What a fantastic Christmas novella. Sweet & charming with a great reminder of what the season is all about. Learning who sent the Christmas cards & all the clues was fun. A total Hallmark movie story worthy of the big screen. Also, I love that at the end of the audio book, they included all the music.

Taste of Torment by Stacey Trombley

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Taste of Torment

(Shadow Hills Academy, Book 1)

By Stacey Trombley

(New to me Author)

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.5🌶

Paranormal

Childhood Friends

Fake Dating

Mystery/Suspense 

Wow. What a fantastic story. From revenge to the paranormal hunger games, it was full of mystery, intrigue & magic. There were so many amazing details & imagery in this story from the magical archways to the pixie perches & so much more. 

Jarron is so misunderstood as a powerful prince. Candice is a disillusioned human wanting & needing power & revenge. Candice is super smart, and her thought process as well as potions talent is impressive. You could tell Jarron cared about Candice, but she just doesn't have the confidence in herself to see what he sees.

If You Ask Me by Libby Hubscher

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If You Ask Me

By Libby Hubscher

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Second Chances

Fertility Struggle

Fade to Black 

Friend to Lover

This is a such a great book. It was funny and has achingly sad plot lines throughout.

Violet, an advice columnist, discovers her cheating spouse and her world unravels with one event after another. 

During one crazy event she meets Dez, a local fireman who helps Violet learn to be more true to herself and helps deal with the fallout from the craziness of the unlucky or lucky events in Violets life.

I loved watching both Violet's personal layers unfold as well as her and Dez's relationship unfold. The messages that Violet writes in her column is for poignant and makes you think. As someone who has dealt with her own fertility struggles, it was refreshing to see the issue discussed and tastefully addressed. Definitely recommend this book!!

A Pumpkin and a Patch by Jennifer Peel

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A Pumpkin and a Patch

By Jennifer Peel

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Single Dad

Forbidden Romance 

Small Town

This was a super cute and sweet fall read. I laughed so hard at "The Sisters" and some of the things they got up to.

After a story Josie wrote in her journal at 15 gets released around school she was bullied.  15 years later she is still struggling with coming to terms about this story and the feelings it evokes.

When Reece the object of that story comes back into her life he tries to help her come to terms with being the pirate girl. 

This is a super fun and well told story. Reminding us that the words we use towards others can have a lasting affect. It also tells the story of how we can become strong even if we are a victim and over come hardships.

Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters

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Would Like To Meet

By Rachel Winters

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No 🌶 

Meet-Cute

Rom-Com

Second Chance

Work Place

Single Dad

Love the premise of making a list if meet-cutes to try and recreate.  The story was well written but was a slow read. Could have been trimmed down. 

I did love the characters. Especially Anette and Ben. I loved that the writer showcased her disability in a positive way and how she was learning to be herself no matter the obstacles. 

The read was slow but I really think this would make a great movie. I loved all the meet-cute ideas and the results.