Showing posts with label contemporary romances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contemporary romances. Show all posts

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Holiday Book Review: Stealing Kisses in the Snow

 



Piper's a single mom with a lot on her plate and the holidays just around the corner. She recently is required to work full time at the inn next door, while the owner is recovering from a fall and subsequent surgery. She wants this year to be perfect for her two kids, a cute four year and and a moody teenage boy.

Piper never imagined that Hazel's grandson would appear to help his grandmother in her time of need. Logan isn't used to staying long in one place. Last time he was in town, he urged this grandmother to sell the inn. She refused. 

Now he's staying put until after Christmas and taking orders from Piper. She's not his type at all, but there's something about her that gets under his skin.
My Thoughts: I didn't realize this was the second book in this series. They can be read as a stand-alone, but there are hints to the previous book. I really enjoyed this book. I felt bad for Piper as she had so much going on with her work and her family. She rarely had a moment for herself. I wish we could have had more interaction between her and her friends. I loved the moments between her daughter Lily and Logan. They were really sweet. The moments between Logan and Ethan were equally charming - but in a very different way. Add in baggage from the past and a meddling former mother-in-law and there are enough obstacles to hinder any romance. But of course it is a romance, so everything turns out perfectly. 

Cover Thoughts: Sweet - although I wish Logan was taller and you could see his tattoos
Source: Gifted

Library Recommendation: A sweet holiday romance for your readers looking for something they might find on the Hallmark channel.

Monday, October 12, 2020

Review: From Alaska with Love

From Alaska With Love
Sara's life isn't hard - but she's not fully appreciated by her family. She left her job to take care of her niece and has basically raised her. She also has become their housekeeper of sorts. 

One day, Sara hears an advertisement on the radio to send soldiers a letter. After a terrible party where her family treats her abominably, she sends a letter detailing that experience.

Major Gabe Randall doesn't know what to believe, but he does send an email response. Before the long, Sara writes back. It becomes habit, the two of them writing back and forth. Soon, unbeknownst to each other, they are the bright spots in each other's day. 

It just so happens the Gabe's tour is coming to an end. Could there be a meeting in their future?
My Thoughts: I really liked this book. I loved the interactions between Sara and Gabe while he was overseas. The banter was cute and charming - and I loved watching Gabe open up. I loved Sara's moments with Kaylee - they were very cute together.  And I loved Sara's bonding time with Chloe - how they both had their hearts broken and were slowing starting to come out of their shelves. The rest of their family was terrible. I understand why Sara stayed for so long, but I was glad how everything worked out. Of course, once the setting changed to Alaska, Trouble stole the book. I loved him. I can't help but wonder if Chloe's romance could be a 2nd book in this series....

Cover Thoughts: Charming! I'm a sucker for dog and snow covers.

Library Thoughts: A fun romance for your library's collection, especially if you're in a military town.