Tag: clean romance

First Line Friday (week 349): Appointment in Bath

First Line Friday (week 349): Appointment in Bath

Posted July 6, 2023 / 17 Comments

Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m featuring the first line of Appointment in Bath by Mimi Matthews. She is one of my very fave Victorian clean romance […]


Book Review: Seeing Us by Audrey Wick

Book Review: Seeing Us by Audrey Wick

Posted July 6, 2023 / 2 Comments

SEEING US by Audrey Wick GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean) PUBLISHER: White Rose Publishing RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2023 PAGES: 243 A sweet love story between a patient looking for new glasses and the town’s optometrist Danica Lara hasn’t been seeing clearly. Blinded by the lure of profit in a partnership […]


Top Ten Tuesday: Red, White & Blue Book Covers

Top Ten Tuesday: Red, White & Blue Book Covers

Posted July 3, 2023 / 16 Comments

Happy Tuesday and Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! Today’s theme for Top Ten Tuesday is ‘Book Covers in the Colors of my Country’s Flag’ and so, of course, I am doing red, white & blue book covers. I pulled from this summer’s new releases, so all the book […]








Book Review: Her Island Homecoming by Anna J. Stewart

Book Review: Her Island Homecoming by Anna J. Stewart

Posted May 27, 2023 / 0 Comments

HER ISLAND HOMECOMING by Anna J. Stewart SERIES: Hawaiian Reunions #1 GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean & Wholesome) PUBLISHER: Harlequin Heartwarming RELEASE DATE: May 23, 2023 PAGES: 239 If she stays… Will he stay too? From sand in his shoes to a gecko eating his dinner, Theo Fairfax is way outside […]



Book Review: Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull

Book Review: Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull

Posted May 4, 2023 / 2 Comments

REGENCY THERAPY by Lisa H. Catmull SERIES: The Jane Austen Vacation Club #2 GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean & Wholesome) PUBLISHER: Saltair Press RELEASE DATE: February 7, 2023 PAGES: 280 My publisher invited me to attend an all-expenses paid writing retreat at the posh new Hartfield Regency Resort in Loveland, Colorado. […]


May 2023 New Releases

May 2023 New Releases

Posted May 1, 2023 / 7 Comments

Happy May! I cannot believe we are already here, on the line between spring and summer. This year feels like it’s going by so quickly to me – anyone else? There are almost 100 titles on this list of May 2023 New Releases that I would like to read, if […]


Book Review: Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount

Book Review: Courage in the Storm by Laurel Blount

Posted April 30, 2023 / 11 Comments

COURAGE IN THE STORM by Laurel Blount SERIES: John’s Mill Amish Romance #3 GENRE: Inspirational Contemporary Romance / Amish PUBLISHER: Berkley RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2023 PAGES: 334 In this powerful Amish romance, an isolated woman and a compassionate man learn that love can build a bridge between their two […]



Book Review: The Gift of Faith by Kristen McKanagh

Book Review: The Gift of Faith by Kristen McKanagh

Posted April 23, 2023 / 2 Comments

THE GIFT OF FAITH by Kristen McKanagh SERIES: Unexpected Gifts #3 GENRE: Contemporary Romance/Amish (Clean) PUBLISHER: Berkley RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 PAGES: 301 The rewards of faith are plentiful in this sweet Amish romance from the author of The Gift of Joy. The quietest of the three Kanagy boys, […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Tanya Agler & Caught by the Cowgirl

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Tanya Agler & Caught by the Cowgirl

Posted April 21, 2023 / 15 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Caught by the Cowgirl by Tanya Agler, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted that Tanya’s main characters are here today to share a fun post about their respective grocery lists! CAUGHT BY THE COWGIRL by Tanya Agler SERIES: Rodeo Stars of Violet Ridge […]


Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Windswept Way by Irene Hannon

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Windswept Way by Irene Hannon

Posted April 21, 2023 / 44 Comments

WINDSWEPT WAY by Irene Hannon SERIES: Hope Harbor #9 GENRE: Inspirational Contemporary Romance PUBLISHER: Revell RELEASE DATE: April 4, 2023 PAGES: 352 Buying a haunted house was never in Ashley Scott’s plans, but when an intriguing opportunity drops into her lap after a major setback, she finds herself trekking cross-country […]


Book Review: Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews

Book Review: Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews

Posted April 16, 2023 / 2 Comments

RETURN TO SATTERTHWAITE COURT by Mimi Matthews SERIES: Somerset Stories #3 GENRE: Historical/Victorian Romance (Clean & Wholesome) PUBLISHER: Perfectly Proper Press RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 PAGES: 286 A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of them […]


Book Review: The Broken Hearts Bakery by Carla Laureano

Book Review: The Broken Hearts Bakery by Carla Laureano

Posted April 15, 2023 / 7 Comments

THE BROKEN HEARTS BAKERY by Carla Laureano SERIES: Haven Ridge #1 GENRE: Contemporary Romance (Clean & Wholesome) PUBLISHER: Laureano Creative Media LLC RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2023 PAGES: 305 Fifteen years ago, the town of Haven Ridge failed its most important mandate—to be a sanctuary for heartbroken citizens in need. […]