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November 1, 2021

REVIEW: Twelve Dates of Christmas by Charlee James

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewscategory length / Christmas / Contemporary / Holiday / introvert / shy hero / sweet romance4 Comments

She’s fallen for her own fantasy…will a real future with him be enough? Bored by years of underwhelming dating experiences, copywriter Grace McGovern combines her love of Christmas and her longing for romance into the ultimate romance novel—where the heroine is swept off her feet one Christmas by tender, thoughtful, ... more >

November 16, 2020

REVIEW: Christmas at Willoughby Close by Kate Hewitt

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsCancer / Christmas / Contemporary / dancer heroine / England / friendship / introvert / shy hero / Willoughby CloseComments Off on REVIEW: Christmas at Willoughby Close by Kate Hewitt

Welcome back to Willoughby Close, with four new residents and happy endings to deliver… Belinda ‘Lindy’ Jamison has moved to the Cotswolds for a fresh start and to open a dancing school—her lifelong dream. Pushing forty and still looking for Mr. Right, Lindy is determined to no longer wait for ... more >

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 >

October 20, 2017

REVIEW: The Modern Woman’s Guide to Finding a Knight by Anna Klein

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / design / Renaissance Faire / shy hero / shy heroine5 Comments

All’s Faire in love and war… Connie leads a double life. During the week, she is an up-and-coming designer and dressmaker, creating sleek, elegant gowns for the wealthy elite. But come the weekend, Connie becomes Lady Constance, a member of the House Felicitous at the local Renaissance Faire, creating beautiful ... more >

August 17, 2017

REVIEW: 13 Dates by Matt Dunn

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / First-Person / Foot in Mouth Disease / illness / London / opposites attract / shy heroComments Off on REVIEW: 13 Dates by Matt Dunn

When Noah Wilson first encounters the quirky, opinionated and very beautiful Angel Fallon, his world is turned upside down. It’s clear she’s not his normal type, but Noah can’t stop thinking about her—which doesn’t bode well for the blind date he’s already late for. Convinced by his friend (and self-professed ... more >

June 7, 2016

REVIEW: Daring In a Blue Dress by Katie MacAlister

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsconfident heroine / Contemporary / England / First-Person / mystery / shy hero / socially awkward7 Comments

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Stranded in England without money or a ticket home, Mercy Starling takes a job working for a medieval reenactment company. After all, who wouldn’t want to pretend to live in the past, wield swords and long bows, and dress up in armor? And the best part of her summer job ... more >

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