Book Reviewsself-published39 Comments
When I was a baby writer dreaming of being published, the idea of holding a real, paper book in my hands with my name on the spine was the be-all and end-all. I wrote 8 full novels over nearly 10 years before I was finally accepted for publication under Harlequin’s ... more >
A Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / opposites attract / self-published34 Comments
Dear Ms. Mayberry— I think your novel Hot Island Nights is splendid—I love the rapport between Elizabeth and Nathan—and I was happy to learn your new self-published novel Her Best Worst Mistake is a companion/sequel to that tale. Her Best Worst Mistake chronicles what happens between Elizabeth’s wild best friend ... more >
B ReviewsContemporary / Sarah Mayberry / unplanned-pregnancy16 Comments
Dear Ms. Mayberry, It’s always a delight to read your books. Your characters are interesting, multifaceted, (reasonably) ordinary men and women; your plots are touching without being tawdry; your love stories convincing and sexy. More Than One Night isn’t my favorite of your books—I had trouble with the heroine—but was ... more >
B Reviewsdivorce / opposites attract / Sarah Mayberry22 Comments
Dear Ms. Mayberry: I almost feel bad recommending another book of yours. I feel like to continually recommend the same author time and again may read inauthentic to readers but your voice and the stories that you tell really resonate with me. I think you really know how to capture ... more >
B Reviewsalcoholism / child abuse / enemies to lovers / redemption / Sarah Mayberry12 Comments
Dear Ms. Mayberry: I confess. This book made me teary at the end. I think it was because I became so attached to Gabby Wade and felt like she really deserved a happy ending. Gabby Wade fell in love with her boss, Ty Adamson. They actually dated for ... more >
B+ Reviewsfriends-to-lovers / Sarah Mayberry19 Comments
Dear Ms. Mayberry: I have a confession to make. I started but never finished Hot Island Nights. For some reason, the characters never quite hooked me. When I saw Best Laid Plans on sale, I felt both a little fear and excitement when starting it. Fear because the last release ... more >