Holes

Title: Holes

Series: Holes #1

Author: Louis Sachar

Publisher: Random House 

Genre: Middle Grade, realistic fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

Holes was an interesting story. I am not a huge middle-grade reader, but this one was for our book club this month.

Love on Deck

Title: Love on Deck

Series: Arcadia Creek #1

Author: Kasey Stockton

Narrators: Sara Young & Rusty Mewha

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Love on Deck by Kasey Stockton is the first book in the Love on Deck series.

The Second Story Bookshop

Title: The Second Story Bookshop

Author: Denise Hunter

Narrator: Kim Churchill 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Romance, Fiction

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

I enjoyed The Second Story Bookshop. It is a second-chance romance between Shelby and Gray. They both have dealt with trauma, and in Shelby's case, she is still holding a lot of resentment.

If All Else Sails-Audio review

Title: If All Else Sails Audio Review

Author: Emma St. Clair

Narrators: Andi Arndt and Patrick Zeller 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Audible Audio

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction,

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

I enjoyed this story when I read it earlier this year, and I enjoyed it just as much, if not more, when I listened to it.

The Art of Falling in Love with Your Enemy

Title: The Art of Falling in Love with Your Enemy

Series: Sweetkiss Creek #2

Author: Anne Kemp

Narrators: Wyeth Watts and Mia Madison

Publisher: Red Bird Publishing

Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

The Art of Falling in Love with Your Enemy is the second book in the Sweetkiss Creek series, but can easily stand-alone.

The Unselected Journals Vol 4

Title: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 4

Series: The Unselected Journals #4

Author: Beth Brower

Publisher: Rhysdon Press

Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Epistolary

Source: Own

My Review:

Oh, this series! I am loving it!

The Art of Falling in Love with Your Best Friend

Title: The Art of Falling in Love with Your Best Friend

Series: Sweetkiss Creek #1

Author: Anne Kemp

Narrators: Ashley Bryce and Danny Montooth

Publisher: Red Bird Publishing

Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

The Art of Falling in Love with Your Best Friend is the first in the Sweetkiss Creek series. This is the first book I have read by Anne Kemp, but it won't be my last. I enjoyed the narration as well. 

When Alec Met Evie

Title: When Alec Met Evie

Series: Appies #6

Author: Jenny Proctor

Publisher: Jenny Proctor Creative

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Fiction

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I love the Appies series and I am working my way through it. When Alec Met Evie is the sixth in the series, but each book works well as a standalone novel.

Romancing the Grump

Title: Romancing the Grump

Series: Appies #4

Author: Jenny Proctor

Publisher: Jenny Proctor Creative

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Fiction

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I love the Appies series and I am working my way through it. Romancing the Grump is the fourth in the series, but each book works well as a standalone novel.

If All Else Sails

Title: If All Else Sails

Estimated Release: August 5, 2025

Author: Emma St. Clair

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction,

Source: Net Galley

My Review:

If All Else Sails is a stand-alone novel by Emma St. Clair.  Based on the side characters, it does have the potential to become a series. 

The Nice Guy Next Door

Title: The Nice Guy Next Door

Series: When in Waverly #1

Author: Haley Zaragoza

Publisher: Independently Published

Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Fiction

Source: Hoopla/Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I started listening to The Nice Guy Next Door with narrators Rachel Perry and Joe Hempel. However, I didn't like the female narration.She overdramatized her narration, and it got on my nerves. For example, when things weren't going right with the female character, she had the whiniest voice. I just couldn't deal with it, so I switched to reading it.

One For the Murphys

Title: One For the Murphys

Author: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Publisher: Scholastic

Genre: Middle Grade, Fiction, Family, Fostering

Source: Own

My Review:

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt has been on my to be read pile for a few years. I was glad when it was picked for this month's book club.

Write For You

Title: Write for You

Series: City Love #5

Author: Megan Byrd

Publisher: Ardenville Press

Genre: Romance, Fiction,

Source: Author provided

My Review:

While Write for You is the fifth book in the City Love series, it can easily stand alone. I have not read any other books in the series and don't feel that I missed anything.

Just His Secretary

Title: Just His Secretary 
Series: Southern Roots Sweet RomCom #1
Author: Donna Jeffries
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance, Fiction
Source: Kindle Own

My Review:
Just His Secretary is the first book I have read by Donna Jeffries. I have had this book languishing on my Kindle for years.

Rebel Summer

Title: Rebel Summer    

Series: Falling for Summer #7

Author: Cindy Steel

Narrator: Marli Watson

Publisher: Audible Audio

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romcom, Fiction

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I am sad to be at the end of the Falling for Summer series. Rebel Summer is the final book in the multi-author series. I believe the series is best read in order, even though the books can technically stand alone. Marli Watson did an excellent job of narrating the story.

Miles Bailey Gets Down On One Knee

Title: Miles Bailey Gets Down On One Knee

Series: Another Bailey Brother #3

Author: Jen Atkinson

Publisher: JA Books

Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Fiction,

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

Another Bailey brother? Yes, please! I was shocked when I saw Miles Bailey Gets Down on One Knee. After bingeing the first two books in the series I knew Miles was not dating anyone. 

Plotting Summer

Title: Plotting Summer

Series: Falling For Summer #3

Author: Jess Heileman

Narrator: Ellen Quay

Publisher: Audible Audio

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, RomCom, Fiction

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

 While I have wanted to try books by Jess Heileman, it wasn't until I started binge-reading the Falling for Summer series, that I finally read a book by her. I enjoyed Plotting Summer and look forward to reading more by her. As previously mentioned, I believe the series is best read in order, even though the books can technically stand alone. Ellen Quay did an excellent job of narrating the story.

Owen Bailey Needs Advice

Title: Owen Bailey Needs Advice

Series: Another Bailey Brother #2

Author: Jen Atkinson

Publisher: JA Books

Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Fiction,

Source: Kindle Unlimited

My Review:

I didn't realize that the Bailey Brothers was a spin-off to The Insta Series by Jen Atkinson. I plan to go back and read them as it gives the background to Coco and the Bailey Brothers. However, Owen Bailey Needs Advice and the rest of the Another Bailey Brother series should be read in order.

Summer Tease

Title: Summer Tease       Audio

Series: Falling for Summer #4

Author: Martha Keyes

Narrator: Ariel Royce

Publisher: Audible Audio

Genre: Contemporary Romance, RomCom, Fiction

Source: Hoopla

The Marriage Clock

Title: The Marriage Clock

Author: Zara Raheem

Publisher: William Morrow

Genre: Women's Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

I grabbed this book two years ago because of the cover and the title. The Marriage Clock is Zara Raheem's debut novel.