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* Review * THE LOVE SHACK by Lori Foster

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * THE LOVE SHACK by Lori FosterThe Love Shack by Lori Foster
Series: Indiana Summers #3
Published by Canary Street Press on June 11, 2024
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five-stars

They’ve been trying to avoid each other.
But this town has other ideas…

When Berkley Carr opened The Love Shack Animal Haven, she thought she’d finally put her past behind her. But sometimes she feels the sting of the scandal from her youth, especially when she keeps crossing paths with her handsome neighbor. So, she keeps her head down and pours all her love into caring for animals.

Lawson Salder moved to Cemetery, Indiana, to escape from the grinding poverty of his childhood. He barely knew Berkley from their old neighborhood, but every time he sees her, the shame and pain come crashing back. He knows she’s got major baggage of her own. They're better off just avoiding each other.

But that’s downright impossible in a town full of matchmaking busybodies. Then there’s the hard-to-ignore attraction they feel every time they see each other. When the universe is conspiring to bring them together, will Berkley and Lawson let past hurts go and embrace the love they deserve?

 

Lori Foster can always be counted on to deliver emotion, humor and heartfelt entertainment! Hunky heroes, tenacious heroines and adorable rescue animals are always at the forefront of a visit to quirky, smalltown Cemetery, Indiana and I always leave with a warmed heart and a satisfied smile. I was quickly engrossed in getting to know newcomers Berkley, Lawson, Lark and Oliver and watching them pair off into friendships and romances quickly. Seeing more of Betty and getting to know a softer side yet again of her was really enjoyable. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town romance with lots of spice that is filled to the brim with humor, heart and happily ever afters!

five-stars

* Review * SIGNED, SEALED, MARRIED by Annie West

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * SIGNED, SEALED, MARRIED by Annie WestSigned, Sealed, Married by Annie West
Series: A Diamond in the Rough #4
Published by Harlequin Presents on June 25, 2024
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four-half-stars

“I’m acquiring the House of Fontaine…
and I want you as my wife.”

Razor-sharp Australian businessman Adam Wilde needs a high-society bride. Marrying Gisèle Fontaine, head of the luxurious French parfumerie he’s buying, will obliterate memories of his deprived childhood. But the ruthless tycoon is finding he can think of just one thing: his fiancée.

Gisèle’s company—and family’s legacy—will crumble without Adam’s financial takeover. She reluctantly accepts Adam’s proposal, only for her body to be electrified by his touch. How can this be a marriage of pure convenience when Gisèle craves much, much more?

 

Attention grabbing characters with angsty emotional confrontations! Annie West’s addition to the A Diamond in the Rough series is fast paced and addictive. A marriage of convenience quickly turns into the relationship of a lifetime to two wounded souls who happen upon one another’s softer sides when a business deal delivers on more than they bargained for. I loved the main characters and the basic plot and felt like their easy connection made them easily believable as a couple long before they admitted it to themselves. I would have liked to have seen his family as well as her brother brought to the forefront slightly more to get a complete feel for their backgrounds since they were all talked about a good bit, but overall a really enjoyable read and easy to follow even without having read the rest of the series. Highly recommend!

four-half-stars