Tag: SMALL TOWN ROMANCE
At First Dance by Renee Harless
(ARC Review) “She wasn’t looking for a way out. He wasn’t looking for anyone at all. Especially not his brother’s ex. But sometimes, love finds you right where you land.” At First Dance is a tender, charming slow-burn romance that finds its magic in the quiet moments between two people whose lives couldn’t be more…
Crazy In Love by Laura Pavlov
(ARC Review) Laura Pavlov has done it again—Crazy In Love is a small-town romance that hit me right in the heart. As the fourth book in the Rosewood River series, it has everything I’ve come to expect from this world: sharp banter, girl gang moments, and a couple whose journey feels emotional, raw, and ultimately…
Sweet Temptation by Bella Matthews
I’ve never typed a review this quickly. I’d give it six stars if I could. I had to get everything out before the memory of how it felt slipped away. I read it straight through, unable to stop. The sadness, the hope, the longing, the ache, the joy, the quiet fulfillment, and in the middle…
Chasing Forever by Piper Rayne
This book was pure heaven; a love story years in the making, if only Brooks can finally stick the landing. Brooks Watson has carried a torch for Lottie Owens for most of his life. But when his brother left her standing in a wedding dress, humiliated in the middle of town, Brooks knew he might…
The Grump Next Door by Brighton Walsh
I fell completely head over heels for this story. As my first Brighton Walsh read, it certainly sets the tone for all her other books to follow. Everything about this book hit just right for me: the spice, the tender found-family dynamic, Sutton’s fierce independence, Laurel’s quiet longing for a father figure she didn’t even…
Change of Hart by Bailey Hannah
I feel like I’ve just run an emotional marathon—my mind and heart are exhausted, but in the best possible way. That’s what the best books do: they pull you in, make you feel like you’re right there in the trenches with the characters, and only let you go when the time is right. It’s all-consuming,…
What Hurts Us by Maggie Gates
I came across this series by accident, and I am so glad I did. What Hurts Us is one of those stories that gets under your skin and lingers for days. It’s emotional and a little raw, but also full of so much hope. It’s the kind of story that sticks with you long after…
Seeing Red by Bailey Hannah
I’ll admit it, I’m guilty of jumping into a series completely out of order. Should I start with book one? Probably. Do I actually do that? Rarely! Seeing Red was my very first Bailey Hannah read, and even going in with zero expectations, I was completely blown away by the depth of her character development….
Over the Moon by Laura Pavlov
Laura Pavlov’s Over the Moon delivers everything I crave in a contemporary romance, with just the right touch of sports drama. It’s got meddling family antics, sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and a love story that builds slowly until it completely sweeps you away. Beckett Monroe should be on top of the world after a career-defining…
Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws
This book is packed with tension, heart, and hilarity. It’s the kind of romance that thrives on opposites clashing, boundaries being pushed, and feelings sneaking in when you least expect them. Amy Daws delivers a story that’s as funny as it is emotionally rich, and it’s carried by characters who are messy, stubborn, and deeply…