My Stubborn Heart

Title: My Stubborn Heart

Author: Becky Wade

Source: Own

My Review:

I have had this book on my TBR for years, and have owned it for quite a while as well. It has really been hyped up, so I had high expectations for it.

No Safe Haven

Title: No Safe Haven

Author: Kimberley Woodhouse & Kayla Woodhouse

Source: Own

My Review:

This book surprised me and was better than I was expecting it to be.

The Designated Friend

Title: The Designated Friend

Series: Designated #1

Author: Drew Taylor

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

The Designated Friend is the first book I have read by Drew Taylor, but it won't be my last. 

Hearts on the Fly

Title: Hearts on the Fly

Author: Toni Shiloh

Narrators: AhDream Smith and Hassiam Muhammad

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

Hearts on the Fly is a heartfelt, faith-filled contemporary romance. The dual narration of AhDream Smith and Hassiam Muhammad enhanced my enjoyment of this story.

Complete

Title: Complete

Series: The Sweet RomCom #3

Author: Kortney Keisel

Narrators: Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington

Source: Hoopla Audio

My Review:

I loved how the author did the first part of the book. It started with flashbacks to when Ben and Brooke met, and then several interactions they had leading up to their present day friendship. 

Sign Me Up

Title: Sign Me Up

Series: Kissing a Kent Brother #1

Author: Dulcie Dameron

Source: Library

My Review:

So, I had to go back and read the first book in the Kissing a Kent Brother series, since I had already read the second one. They are better read in order, but can be read as stand alone novels. I am looking forward to reading the third book when it comes out.

Spoke Too Soon

Title: Spoke Too Soon

Series: Kissing a Kent Brother #2

Author: Dulcie Dameron

Source: Library

My Review:

I did know that Spoke Too Soon was part of a series when I started reading it. It is the second book in the Kissing a Kent Brother series, but they don't necessarily need to be read in order, although our two main characters meet at the end of the first book.

Insta Kiss

Title: Insta Kiss Series: The Insta Series #3

Author: Jen Atkinson

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I saved Insta Kiss to read around Christmas, but I could have easily read it right after reading the second book. Although it is set around Christmas, it's not essential to read it during the holiday season. Additionally, it can be easily read as a standalone.

Highland Holiday

Title: Highland Holiday

Author: Kasey Stockton

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

While not technically part of a series, this book is best read after Cotswold Holidays, as these two books follow the Winter sisters. Cotswold's Holidays is Luna's story, while Highland Holiday is Callie's.

Sandover Beach Memories

Title: Sandover Beach Memories

Series: Sandover Island #1

Author: Emma St. Clair

Narrator: Hannah Vandeven

Source: Kindle own/Hoopla

My Review:

I love Emma St. Clair's books, but it was very obvious that this was an earlier work, as Emma's writing has matured. I also wasn't wild about the narrator.

Cotswold Holiday

Title: Cotswold Holiday Series: Christmas Escape 

Author: Kasey Stockton

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Cotswolds Holiday is a fun, cozy romance.

That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe

Title: That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe

Series: Abieville Love Stories #4

Author: Julie Christianson

Narrators: Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

That Time We Kissed Under the Mistletoe is the fourth in the series, but can easily stand alone. I have read the first two books, but not the third.

An Unconventional Christmas Love Story

Title: An Unconventional Christmas Love Story

Series: Falling Into Happily Ever After

Author: Ellie Hall

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christmas, RomCom, Contemporary Romance,

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

While An Unconventional Christmas Love Story is part of a series, it easily reads as a standalone novel (I have not read any of the others in the series).

My Merry Mistake

Title: My Merry Mistake

Series: Holidays with Hart #3

Author: Courtney Walsh

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Christmas, Sports Romance,

Source: Own

My Review:

My Merry Mistake is the third book in the Holidays with Hart series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. However, I highly recommend reading them all to gain a better understanding of the Hart family dynamics.

Her Christmas Redemption

Title: Her Christmas Redemption

Author: Toni Shiloh

Publisher: Love Inspired

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

Her Christmas Redemption is a quick read about Vivian, who has recently been released from prison. She is a baby Christian and is desperately trying to put her past behind her, while being embarrassed by the circumstances she is in.

Later On We'll Conspire

Title: Later On We'll Conspire

Series: Christmas Escape

Author: Kortney Keisel

Narrators: Amanda Friday and Andy Harrington

Publisher: Independently published

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

More Than A Tiara

Title: More Than A Tiara

Series: Christmas in Montana #1

Author: Valerie Comer

Publisher: Greenwords Media

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

More Than a Tiara is a quick read. 

Christmas with a Crank

Title: Christmas with a Crank

Author: Courtney Walsh

Publisher: Sweethaven Press

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance,

Source: Hoopla/Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I started listening to this book on Hoopla, but it was returned, and I couldn't check it out again. The narrators were fine. I ended up checking the book out from Kindle Unlimited to finish it.

Planning for Nickie

Title: Planning for Nickie

Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #2

Author: Tasha Hackett

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Own

My Review:

Planning for Nickie is the second in the Holidays in Hadley Springs series by Tasha Hackett. While it could be read as a stand-alone novel, I HIGHLY recommend reading Waiting for Gilbert first.

Waiting for Gilbert

Title: Waiting for Gilbert

Series: Holidays in Hadley Springs #1

Author: Tasha Hackett

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance, 

Source: Own

My Review:

I have finished this book for the second time and I loved it just as much as the first time I read it last year!! I HIGHLY recommend it!!!

Original review below:

Waiting for Gilbert is the first book I have read by Tasha Hackett, but it will not be the last. I was in the middle of reading this book when I knew I would want to reread it. I am not a huge re-reader, but I want a physical copy for my keeper shelf!