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August 16, 2019

REVIEW: King & Queen of the Bouncy Castle (King & Queen series Book 1) by Diane Michaels

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAlternate POV / Contemporary / First-Person / friends become lovers / King and Queen series / novella / second chance / shy hero / socially awkward3 Comments

To jump inside a bouncy castle is to risk falling… …in love. Living in a tiny house built for one, Caitlin only has room in her life for Mr. Right Now. Even though the bad boys she dates keep letting her down, they’re a whole lot more fun than… Dan ... more >

June 11, 2019

REVIEW: Discovering Daisy by Betty Neels

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsdoctor hero / England / friends become lovers / Netherlands2 Comments

Plain Daisy Gillard leads a quiet life, helping her parent’s run their antiques shop. Until handsome pediatrician Mr. Jules der Huizma sweeps into her life and becomes her personal knight in shining armor! When he whisks her away to Holland, she can no longer deny she’s falling for him. Only ... more >

March 18, 2019

News Bit – Weddings

JayneMisccats / friends become lovers / news / theme weddings / wedding2 Comments

The News Bit on Friday was happy and sad so I thought I’d go for just happy today. This Couple Had a “Kitten Hour” at Their Wedding – So yeah, we’ve all stood around after a wedding waiting for the bridal party pictures to be taken while eyeing the buffet ... more >

September 29, 2015

REVIEW: Love Somebody Like You by Susan Fox

JayneC ReviewsCanada / Contemporary / friends become lovers / horses / Rodeo / second chance at love / spousal abuseComments Off on REVIEW: Love Somebody Like You by Susan Fox

With its breathtaking terrain and welcoming people, the Western town of Caribou Crossing is the perfect place for a heart to heal, and for love to blossom once more… Since the death of her husband three years ago, young widow Sally Ryland has kept to herself and focused on her ... more >

March 19, 2015

REVIEW: Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson

JiaB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscoming out / Contemporary / friends become lovers / LGBTQIAP+ / m/m romance / New Adult / Penguin Random House / Photographer / road trip8 Comments

Recommended Read

Dear Ms. Erickson, Sometimes we pick up books for random reasons. When I learned your main character was a photographer, I lit up with interest. I guess I’ve been interested in reading more photographer-characters that aren’t related to tabloid journalism. Your novel, Trust the Focus, is an M/M new adult ... more >

January 19, 2015

REVIEW: The Accidental Countess by Valerie Bowman

SuzanneD ReviewsEngland / friends become lovers / hidden identity / Regency historical / shy heroine / war heroes9 Comments

Dear Ms. Bowman, When the story switched perspectives from heroine to hero at the fifth chapter, my distinct thought was: I don’t know how I made it past the first four chapters in this book without slapping someone. It was not an auspicious start and went downhill from there. Both ... more >

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