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71 reviews

The Perfect Christmas Village by Bella Osborne

3.0

A cozy Christmas read about a community coming together and being there for each other, in ways big and small. Three stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

Christmas at the Snow Covered Inn by Lucy Coleman

2.75

While a touch boring for my tastes, Christmas at the Snow Covered Inn would be a delight for fans of cozy Christmas stories.

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

3.5

Late Bloomer is a bright and lovely neurodivergent love story, and Mazey Eddings' layered storytelling continues to showcase the complicated beauty of love. Three and a half stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

'Tis the Damn Season by Kimi Freeman

3.25

Fans of Taylor Swift will really enjoy this debut YA novel from 16 year old author Kimi Freeman. Interesting plotlines and strong writing kept me invested in knowing what happens next. I'm interested in seeing the growth in this young author's writing.

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

Along Came Holly by Codi Hall

4.0

A fun and flirty winter romance, Along Came Holly is the third book about the Winters siblings from Codi Hall. A definite treat to read that has me going back to read the first two. Four stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

A Winter Wedding at Starcross Manor by Christie Barlow

3.5

A Winter Wedding at Starcross Manor has everything you could ask for in a light and lovely romance- a Scottish wedding on Christmas Eve with a side of mystery and a dose of HEA. Three and a half stars!

* I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

Second Chances in Tuppenny Bridge by Sharon Booth

3.5

A sweet romance from Sharon Booth- recommended for fans of Jenny Colgan and Pamela Kelley. Three and a half stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

In From the Cold by Sarah Bennett

4.0

In From the Cold is a sweet and wholesome romance from Sarah Bennett. Interesting characters and storylines come together to build a novel filled with family and community that will welcome you with open arms. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Pamela Kelley. Four stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

The Family Guest by Nelle Lamarr

4.0

From the day exchange student Tanya arrives to stay with the Merritt family, everyone's secrets and lies are vulnerable to exposure, and not everything is as it seems.

The Family Guest is a twisty thriller guaranteed to leave you guessing. Four stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. 

The Bachelorette Party by Carissa Ann Lynch

3.5

A twisty whodunit during a bachelorette weekend in New Orleans, The Bachelorette Party is a thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end. 

The premise and writing are solid, and the characters were fleshed out just enough to satisfy, but leave you guessing. My only note would be that while overall the pace was good, it did feel slightly rushed at the end. Overall, a great read - three and a half stars.

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.