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Love on Deck by Kasey Stockton, New Release Book Review

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Book Summary: He calls it fake dating, but she calls it being caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Lauren Foley and Jack Fletcher already tried to be amicable once—on a blind date that ended in complete disaster. Now, years later, they have to put up with each other for the sake of her sister and his best friend, who are eloping on a cruise to the Bahamas. But that’s not the worst of it. No, Lauren’s in even deeper water when she finds herself agreeing to play Jack’s fake girlfriend for the duration of the cruise. Now the only thing on her mind is trying not to strangle him when he dials up the charm, but it becomes harder to remember exactly why she ever hated him in the first place. Jack, on the other hand, is enjoying the perks. Until the cruise lands on American soil again and real life hits them square in the face. Lauren is up for a promotion at work, and Jack promised her something that would secure it. But promises are easily broken, vacation life doesn’t always tran...

She Likes It, Hey Micah! (Love in Sun City) by Dana LeCheminant, New Release Book Review

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Book Summary: Micah Taylor is an eternal optimist, but with every first date that fails, her faith in true love weakens. When offered the chance to help reopen the lodge where her parents were married, Micah is determined to prove her worth and show her boss that she has what it takes to be a great event planner. But the grumpy assistant to the client, Fischer, sees her as a distraction from his own goals of taking over his boss's company, and he seems to be in her way at every turn. Despite his reservations, Fischer's heart latches onto Micah the moment he sees her. As they work together, Fischer begins to realize that Micah could be the one thing he needs, but she deserves better than a broken man incapable of love. But the more time he spends with Micah, the more he knows there's no going back. He just has to hope he can become the man she has been dreaming of before she decides it's time to move on to someone better. Books in the Love in Sun City series are tied tog...

Chiara's Choice by Chalon Brown, Book Review

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  Book Summary: Chiara Madero, daughter of an Italian baron, is the epitome of beauty and fire, and when confronted, her lovely lips reveal a sharp tongue. But her enchanting facade hides a less-than-elegant her family believes her true value lies in her ability to secure an advantageous match. And there is no better place to find a wealthy, titled husband than the London Marriage Mart. Mr. Abraham Jamison is not a firstborn son and has procrastinated choosing an occupation. Nevertheless, his honest and forthright nature immediately captures Chiara’s attention. He is unsuitable for a woman of her station in all ways, but she can’t seem to resist seeking out his company. Abraham sees through her fiery personality and refuses to play her games, yet after waging a mutual battle of wits, an unexpected friendship forms between them―a rapport that soon blossoms into something more. Abraham’s wish is to become a man worthy of her. But when faced with her family’s determination to manipula...

Unseen (Guardians #7) by Traci Hunter Abramson, New Release, Book Review

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  Book Summary: From award-winning author Traci Hunter Abramson comes the next installment of the Guardian series, described by Readers’ Favorite five-star review as having “realistic, relatable characters, a fast-placed plot, and plenty of intrigue and nail-biting suspense. . . . Unseen, though part of a series, can be read as a stand-alone novel that will have readers scrambling to get their hands on the rest of them.” You never know when you’ll be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Manuel never expected to be condemned to life in prison for something as mundane as going to buy milk. When the guardian program offers him a way out, he fakes his death and becomes a ghost, protecting U.S. government operatives in Central and South America. Laura’s work as a nurse practitioner in San Diego has pushed her to the breaking point. Her visit to Honduras to see her abuela is supposed to be a respite from the pressure. In a split second, however, Laura is captured in a deadly case of mis...