In the order I read them, here are my top 10 reads of 2023 (of books released in 2023). Plus a bonus book just because. Chick Magnet by Emma Barry This would be a quick visit. He wouldn’t think about her hair. He wouldn’t confess anything. Under no circumstances would ... more >
Dear Virginia Kantra, I don’t think I’ve ever seen The Wizard of Oz – the one with Judy Garland in – from start to finish, just bits of it. I’ve never read the book. But I know the story of course. The main draw for me was you. I adored ... more >
Dear Virginia Kantra, I’ve enjoyed all your Dare Island books, but I think this one might just be my favourite of the lot (so far at least). Gabe Murphy is a former Marine, who met Luke Fletcher in boot camp. Gabe’s home life was troubled and he enlisted at age ... more >
After escaping a disastrous marriage, bakery owner Jane Clark has convinced herself that she has everything she needs—her precious son, a thriving business, and a roof over her head. But the arrival of a handsome stranger on the island shows her exactly what she’s been missing… The only home Gabe ... more >
From four contemporary romance stars, stories filled with first kisses, first dances, and happily-ever-afters… None of these stories ties together with each other. Instead they appear to be parts and pieces of ongoing series. Some of them stand on their own better than others. You’ll Be Mine by Marie Force: ... more >
Jack Rossi is Dare Island’s new police chief. The laid-back North Carolina community is just what he needs to recover from a rocky marriage and a big-city police department. He’s learned his lesson: no more high-profile women or high-pressure jobs. The last thing he wants is an unconventional alt girl ... more >