Posts tagged Contemporary Romance
★★★★★ Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox, A Rich, Emotional Novel About the Restoration of a Coastal Lighthouse on the Outer Banks

COASTAL · EMOTIONAL · HEALING

Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox is a beautifully written novel about starting over, second chances, and finding healing in unexpected places.

Set in the serene Outer Banks, this novel blends past and present with a touch of WWII history, romance, and mystery. The story unfolds with warmth, depth, and faith, making it atmospheric and emotionally rich— the perfect, cozy weekend read!

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★★★★★ First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer, A Clean, Second-Chances RomCom Featuring a Romance Writer and a Major League Baseball Player

ROMANCE · HUMOR · HOPE

First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud rom-com you don’t want to miss!

This hilarious, entertaining novel features lovable characters, witty banter, and just the right touch of faith. With two sweet love stories, quirky side characters, and charming moments, it’s a feel-good read that’s impossible to put down.

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★★★★★ The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese - A beautifully written, emotionally rich novel that blends romance, faith, hope and healing.

Romance · Contemporary · Healing

The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese is a beautifully written, emotionally rich novel of finding hope and healing.

With deeply layered characters, heartfelt themes of grief, adoption and purpose, this story is both moving and unforgettable. If you love meaningful stories that stir the soul, offer hope and remind you that God is always at work, even when all seems lost, this book is a must-read.

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★★★★ Meet Me at The Grand by Lindsay Harrell, A Sweet, Closed Door Island Romance

Sweet Romance · Contemporary · Island Charm

Meet Me at the Grand is a heartwarming, small-town romance brimming with charm, lovable characters, and sweet moments that will have you sighing and swooning!

Set on a northern Michigan island, this delightful story by author Lindsay Harrell weaves themes of family, faith, and forgiveness into a light, feel-good weekend read that you are sure to enjoy!

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★★★★★ Kate Landry Has A Plan by Rebekah Millet, A Contemporary Romance with a Touch of New Orleans’ Southern Flair

Southern Fiction · Contemporary · Romantic Comedy

A Must Read! This adorable, fantastic new release from Rebekah Millet is everything I hoped it would be, and more!

With the spicy flair of a New Orleans setting and hilarious, heartwarming undertones, readers will dive into the story of restaurant owner, Kate Landry. From the witty, clever and hilarious sarcasm to the heartwarming antics of both lovable main and side characters (pets and animals included!), Millet delivers a delightful story that I could not put down!

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★★★★ The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson, A New Bookish Theme Romantic Comedy

Book Themed · Romantic Comedy · Contemporary

A sweet story of romance, writing and the woes of the publishing industry.

Don't miss the delightful romantic comedy, The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson, a story of two seemingly mismatched hearts brought together by fate, proving that sometimes, the perfect love story is hidden in the pages of a well-loved book.

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★★★ Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson, a Red Door Inn Christmas Romance

Holiday · Sweet · Romance

Cuddle up for some warm holiday cheer as New York Times bestselling author Liz Johnson explores the unforeseen consequences of meddling with mistletoe when love is on the line.

This light, quick read had all the festive charm - an inn with a red door, culinary treats, a broody hero, a bumbling, sweet heroine, adorable kids, a meddling aunt, and all the Christmas trimmings set in a snow-filled small town. Don’t miss this sweet romance that will put you in the holiday spirit!

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★★★★★ The Roads We Follow by Nicole Deese - A Delightfully, Emotional Contemporary Romance

Romance · Nostalgic · Women’s Fiction

With strong threads of faith, sisterhood and family legacy, this new release takes readers on a cross-country road trip full of wit, charm, faith and redemption! A must read for 2024!

I was delighted by well-crafted characters, entertained by deep, hidden secrets, old journal revelations and the nostalgia of traveling across the United States by bus in this delightful new release from author, Nicole Deese. True to her fashion, Deese pens an emotional, heartwarming and rewarding tale of sorrow, family and hope that readers are sure to love!

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A 4 Star Review: Julia Munroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet, A Debut, Contemporary Romance with Southern Charm

Contemporary Romance · 40+ Main Character · Christian Fiction

Readers will love this second-chance romance with it’s southern charm, faith, wit and memorable characters!

Rebekah Millet’s strong, albeit new, author voice shone in this delightful contemporary romance set in New Orleans, featuring a widowed, 40 year old mother of two college-aged boys and a single, former Green Beret. If you’re looking for a second chance romance with a bit of snark, swoon and sass, this may be the book for you!

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3 Star Mini Book Review: The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh, A Clean, Wholesome Romantic Comedy

Quirky · Pursuit of Happiness · Funny & Sweet

A 3 Star Mini Review of The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh

A funny, clean romance that will entertain and delight readers with the story of a socially awkward university researcher who sets out on a journey to disprove a magazine article entitled “31 Ways to Be Happy”, only to discover her self-worth, new friendships and romance along the way! With hilarious inner dialogue, smile-inducing moments and fantastic secondary characters, readers will enjoy this lighthearted read!

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The Book You Do Not Want to Miss in 2023: Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe

IMMERSIVE, TOP TEN READ · PRODIGAL DAUGHTER · ROMANCE

The Story You Do NOT Want to Miss in 2023: Indigo Isle by T.I. Lowe

New-to-me author T.I. Lowe immediately and completely immersed me in her incredible, contemporary story of regret, isolation, forgiveness and redemption. This novel ebbed and flowed so well. I smiled, I laughed, I tensed and I mourned; three cheers for a beautifully written story! This is a must read, for sure!

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3 Star Mini Book Review: Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson, A Women's Fiction Romance Novel

Clean Fiction · Romantic Comedy · National Park Setting

A 3 Star Mini Review of Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson

A cute, clean romance novel that will entertain and delight readers with the beautiful, small town setting in the mountains of Montana, where a social media influencer escapes to after her life online implodes after a bad business decisions derails her career. With smile-inducing moments and great secondary characters, readers will enjoy this lighthearted read!

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