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A Proper Facade (Proper Scandals #4) by Esther Hatch, Book Review

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  Book Summary: Mercy Rothschild has always been granted an unusually long tether by her parents, who have never pushed her to marry until she’s ready. She assumes that when the right man comes along, she will marry for love. However, even her long-suffering parents have their limits. As she embarks on her third Season, they begin to pressure her to find a match. And the Duke of Harrington is the perfect candidate. Nicholas Kendrick, Duke of Harrington, follows the rules of the ton meticulously. When he determines that Mercy is the ideal candidate for a wife, he marches dutifully toward her along the courtship path. Desperate to extricate herself from Harrington’s advances, Mercy concludes that there is only one course of action: she must push her intended into the arms of another woman. But when Mercy becomes acquainted with the man behind the proper facade, her plans come crashing down as she realizes that stiff and proper Harrington might be the very man she’s been waiting for. If o

Rose Buds and Rain Drops by Laura Rollins

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Book Summary: He's secretly loved her forever. But when a change in fortune makes her the most sought-after lady in town, can their friendship weather the storm of change? Mr. Thomas Drake has hidden his deep affection for Penelope since childhood, biding his time until he can provide for her and her family. Until then, he must be content with being her friend, and no more. For Miss Penelope Fairchild, life has been an endless struggle against financial decline. However, her fortune takes a sudden turn when her late aunt leaves her a substantial inheritance. As whispers of her newfound wealth spread through town, Penelope finds herself thrust into the spotlight. However, she is not blind to it is her riches, not her character, that draws adoration. Amidst the flurry of attention, Penelope seeks refuge in the steady presence of Thomas, clinging to their friendship for stability. But as Thomas grapples with his own emotions, he faces a daunting continue as he always has and retain th

Learning to Fly by Chalon Linton, Book Review

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 Book Summary: Ten months ago, Kasie Foster broke up with the perfect man. Andrew Stoll was kind and supportive and sported amazing dimples. When Kasie prayed about a future with him, it didn’t feel right, so she walked away to pursue her theater dreams in the UK. Instead, she finds herself putting her plans on hold to help her recently widowered brother care for his young son on a remote air force base in Texas. She has no regrets. London can wait a year. But when an awkward chance encounter with her college sweetheart resurrects memories of what could have been, she struggles to keep buried the complicated feelings that arise whenever Andrew shares his dimpled smile. Kasie is the last person Andrew expects to see during his intense year of pilot training with the United States Air Force. Once upon a time, he was head over heels for her, and when they parted ways back then, he had no choice in the matter. But after their shocking reunion, he finds himself incessantly brought into her