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* Review * THE FAMILY HE ALWAYS WANTED by Lisa Childs

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* Review * THE FAMILY HE ALWAYS WANTED by Lisa Childs

The Family He Always Wanted by Lisa Childs
Series: Bachelor Cowboys #4
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on August 25, 2026
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Can his family of four…

Become her new home?

Attorney Nolan Stokes doesn’t want his children to become too fond of another woman who’ll just walk away, especially not a fiery singer who holds him in contempt. Frankie Dempsey resents Nolan for how he handled her uncle’s estate and has sworn to leave Willow Creek for the open road. But when Nolan reveals his biological ties to her best friend’s family, Frankie’s curiosity is piqued—and his three spirited children begin to claim her heart. Nolan fears he’s risking everything for a woman destined to leave, but can he give his heart to Frankie, who just might bring his kids and him everything they ever dreamed of?

Heartfelt and so emotional! I absolutely loved Frankie and Nolan from the start and knew their story was going to be powerful from the lead up to it in previous books in the series. I loved her instant connection to his kids and the camaraderie that led to the storyline. The characters were well developed, but their storyline was too quick for me. Insta-love doesn’t even describe it. In the reality of it there was no dating, no talking to any great degree, just an adoration of his kids and then instantly declaring their love for each other. I wanted more for them to paint a complete picture of what they could be, but the little family they made with his kids was adorable nonetheless.

Great series overall!

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* Review * FROZEN SECRETS by Nichole Severn

August 21, 2026 Leave a Comment

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* Review * FROZEN SECRETS by Nichole Severn

Frozen Secrets by Nichole Severn
Series: Cold Hollow Investigations #1
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on August 25, 2026
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Past secrets can't stay buried…

Once the ice shatters.

Clearing her late father's name is the sole reason for Winnie Hutton's return to the hometown she'd left behind. And the only investigative help available is from the person she never wanted to see again—her ex-fiancé, Adrial Tucker. Determined to push aside their tangled emotions—for now—the reluctant partners pursue dangerous leads in the one cold case Winnie's father failed to solve. A case filled with secrets, lies, corruption…and now, a killer's brutal attack. But the biggest challenge to their reunion may be Adrial’s admission of a devastating truth that could shatter any chance at a new future with Winnie.

An emotionally riveting kick off to a brand new series! Severn is on fire with the drama in this series starter and I loved every minute of it. We’re thrown a hint of a mystery right from the start that only builds in depth as more and more is uncovered and corruption is discovered. Danger lurks just out of reach, only strike when they are east expecting it. I was hooked right from the start and loved every minute of uncovering answers in this cold case turned all too hot. The main characters are great, their past adds a lot to the story as do his secrets. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a fast paced mystery with hints of romance and loads of unexpected twists. Looking forward to more to come in the series!

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* Review * A COWBOY TO REMEMBER by Melinda Curtis

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* Review * A COWBOY TO REMEMBER by Melinda Curtis

A Cowboy to Remember by Melinda Curtis
Series: The Bluegrass Blackwells #2
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on August 25, 2026
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His family’s legacy…

Is their chance at love

Desperate for work, jockey Tamara Vaughn reluctantly agrees to train horses at the revered Blackwell Stables. She can’t avoid its connection to a smaller outfit in Texas, where her career veered off course and romantic feelings went unnoticed. Widowed horse breeder Nathan Blackwell never expected to work with Tamara again after the tragedy with his prized horse—but a doping scandal back home in Gold Finch, Kentucky, has left the ranch with few options. As they’re forced to team up, an undeniable chemistry builds, especially as Tamara helps his twin boys find their stride in bluegrass country. With her reputation and the ranch’s future riding on an emotionally charged high-stakes race, can she and Nathan also dare to become something more?

Highly emotional and wonderfully addictive! The second book in The Bluegrass Blackwells series picks up right after the first as the family continues to try to figure out the drugging scandal of their prized race horse as bad publicity and snarky opponents do more and more damage to the business reputation each day. Big E convinces Nathan to return home to try to help and his adorable twins stir up fun and chaos along the way. There’s a building mystery as this series goes along and each sibling that returns continues to build on the family chemistry. I am loving hanging out with Big E again and getting to know the bonus family along the way. Highly recommend this book as well as the first in the series to anyone who loves a sweet romance with a family centric plot as one sibling after another finds love!

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* Review * WILD RIVALS by KA James

August 21, 2026 Leave a Comment

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Wild Rivals by KA James
Series: Wild Heartlands #3
Published by Boldwood Books on August 19, 2026
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Two enemy ranches. Two people who should NOT fall in love. A forbidden attraction that threatens everything...

Maddie Hart has been under my skin for as long as I can remember—sharp-tongued, stubborn, and born on the wrong side of a feud that’s split our families for generations. The line between the Wilde ranch and the Hart land isn’t just fence posts — it’s history, pride, and a whole lot of bad blood. Now the ranch between us is up for sale, and I’ll be damned if I let a Hart get their hands on it. I’ve worked too hard, fought too long... to lose to her. But Maddie doesn’t play fair. Not in business—and definitely not when it comes to me.

Because somewhere between the arguments and the years of tension, something finally snaps. One mistake, and suddenly I know exactly what it feels like to have her in my arms. It should’ve ended there. It didn’t.

Now we’re sneaking around, crossing lines we swore we never would, risking everything for something we can’t seem to quit. And in a town where secrets don’t stay buried, it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out—and when it does, it won’t just be us who pays the price.

Enemies to lovers indeed! My first book by KA James will not be my last because I’m hooked on these families! This is the third book in the Wild Heartlands series, but I didn’t find it hard to catch up on the family that came prior to Wyatt and Maddie. The one place that I did feel like there were major holes was with Autumn’s story. The past happenings were kind of left in the dark, as well as who her baby daddy currently might be. I would have liked a little more clarity on that since she was a pretty big player in the storyline. Overall, I liked Wyatt and Maddie both quite a lot and their family backstory added layers to the plot. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a small town rancher type family who packs a punch with sass and swagger as each sibling is finding their very own happily ever after.

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