June 8, 2020

* Review * A COTTAGE WEDDING by Leigh Duncan

A Cottage Wedding by Leigh Duncan
Series: Heart's Landing #2
Published by Hallmark Publishing on June 2, 2020
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It’s more than a charming small town—
it’s a premier wedding destination.
But will one journalist ruin Heart’s Landing forever?

Tara Stewart’s boss at Weddings Today magazine sends her to Heart’s Landing to debunk its romantic legends. This could devastate the many local businesses who cater to weddings, from Forget Me Knot Florist to Dress for a Day.

The locals convince Jason Heart, the handsome descendant of the town’s founder, to show Tara around the town. But can he persuade her to believe in the romance?

Heartwarmingly sweet! With the second book in her enchanting Heart’s Landing series Leigh Duncan delights her readers with a return visit to the cozy wedding town in A COTTAGE WEDDING.

Tara Stewart is an easy to connect with character. She’s part of the junior staff at Weddings Today magazine and is thrilled when her boss sends her on an assignment that could jump start the next phase of her career … only problem is, she’s supposed to be finding fault with Heart’s Landing but finds it nothing but delightful every where she turns.

Jason Heart is quick to jump into our heart as a town favorite. He’s self-assured and always out to help the town succeed. As a direct descendant of the town founder, he’s got a plethora of historical items that tell the story of the town … and Tara is only too happy to dig into it all in search of a story.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a tight knit small town filled with quirky characters and endearing connections.

* Review * THE CEO, THE PUPPY AND ME by Jennifer Faye

The CEO, the Puppy and Me by Jennifer Faye
Series: The Bartolini Legacy #2
Published by Harlequin Romance on June 1, 2020
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Has the search for her past…

…guided her toward her future?

Gia Bartolini’s determinedly searching for her real father. First stop on the enchanting Italian island of Lapri? A mysterious abandoned mansion…where, rescuing a trapped puppy, she falls straight into the arms of alluring Riccardo Moretti! Her passion for the all-business CEO burns bright, leaving Gia with a question: In uncovering her true roots, has fate led her to true love?

A quest for family! With the second book in her Bartolini Legacy series Jennifer Faye brings us Gia’s story where an adorable dog brings about a meeting that will change her life forever. Interesting characters and an intriguing story line are sure to please.

If you read the first book in the series, you will already be familiar with Gia Bartolini and her desire for answers. Her insecurities of where she belongs resonate with a reader and have us pulling from her from the start.

Riccardo Moretti is accomplished and handsome with an underlying loneliness that pulls at our heartstrings. Watching him come alive with Gia and the new pup in his life is rewarding.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a bit of a family scandal mixed with romance and new connections. I’m looking forward to Enzo’s story!