Crazy Like a Fox

  In this blog post, I reviewed Meliinda Metz’s Crazy Like a Fox, the 2nd installment in the Fox Crossing, Maine contemporary romance series. This adult contemporary romance is enchanted and mystical about finding love and luck in Northern Maine.  After Gavin broke up with his girlfriend Rebecca, he headed to Fox Crossing, Maine and encountered a mystical legendary fox in that small town. If anyone saw this fox, it would bring them luck, love, and perhaps both. He worked at the Boots Barn outlet shop and hung up at the local bar. Lillian Smith went to Fox Crossing to join her boyfriend Owen and befriended people who worked at the local gift shop. Then she met Gavin, a friend she needed the most, while they worked that summer. But after when Owen treated her like dirt, she toughened up to join Gavin’s hiking training course to handle thru-hiking on the Appalachian Trail. While other vacationers waited to see this elusive luck to bring them good fortunes, they bonded and worked together to put on a play and been together from many challenges in life and love. As Gavin helped Lillian regain her confidence and how to be more assertive with men, he worked on figuring out why he had such a rough time with relationships as Lillian dealt with a blow on how Gavin returned to see her after the way he spoken to her like garbage. He stood up to herself and taken charge in her life by doing things she liked alone. By the end of summer, Gavin confessed his feelings for her, though she had to return home to teach her kindergarten class. Would Lillian be ready take a chance with Gavin and see where it goes that winter?

This was a unique and fascinating contemporary romance novel about how people find luck and love by seeing a fox in that small town and how it changed their lives. I cared for Lillian and how she transformed herself with some boot camp classes and letting Gavin be there for her every step of the way. I loved how she cared for her new friends when she worked there and how everyone been there for her when she needed them the most. I adored Gavin and how helped everyone at Fox Crossing in one way or another. If he was a believer in that fox, so am I. I loved the hiking theme in that small Maine town of Fox Crossing that was part of the Appalachian Trail. The theme of the story is you can change your outlook on life without needing a special viewing for a mystical fox.

I liked this contemporary romance. It has some humorous moments to it that made me laugh and smile. It made me feel good in all the right places. I couldn’t find anything to nitpick on. This adult contemporary romance is charming and really enlightening too. I rated this book, four out of five stars for no specific reason. If you love adult contemporary romances with a small dose of humor with non-stop action, plenty of sparks of love, and a heap of romantic drama, Crazy Like as Fox is the must-have on your TBR list this year. This book is recommended for those who read romance novels and watches Hallmark or Netflix movies.

Running Into Love

  In this blog post, I reviewed Aurora Reynolds’s Running into Love, the first installment in the Fluke My Life romance series. This adult contemporary romance is beautifully written and have you laughing in stitches. It all started when Fawn Reed ran into  NYPD Officer Levi Fremont on a morning jog. Not by chance or circumstance, he moved next door as her neighbor in her apartment. From there, they’ve literally run into each other and crossed each other’s paths, while they both balanced a work/home balance with their blossoming relationship. Levi never thought that he would find love right next door to him while he worked on a brutal murder case that might be connected to one of her students at the local elementary school. He would do anything to find the culprit while keeping Fawn and everyone he loved safe from danger and harm. But when both of their crazy families arrived at Levi’s apartment during their holidays, it could be nothing but chaotic trouble and hilarious moments for them. When things turned up the heat between them when Levi asked her to move in with him, it happened way too fast for Fawn. Before she could give him an exact answer, she received a phone call that Levi was shot and in the hospital. Within a moment of clarity, she comes to his head as they tell each other they love each other before they take the next step in the right direction with a happily ever after ending that was fitting for the book.

This was a beautifully written loveswept story about finding love when you least expect it right next door. There were so many hilarious moments that made this romcom dynamite with a capital D. I cared for both Fawn who loved her students she taught at the high school and how she bonded well with her sisters who were a hoot and then some. I also adored Levi who was hot and dreamy when he called her sweet terms of endearment like” babe” and “baby”. What a charmer when he’s easy on the eyes. I also loved how both their mothers knew each other from a long time ago. The location of New York was picture perfect for this adult contemporary romance with the centric scenic setting based at the apartment building The theme of the story is you can find love unexpectedly right before your eyes and take the leap.

I really liked this romcom. It has all the right ingredients and has a dose of comedic moments to keep you smiling and laughing after you reading. It was flawless. This adult romcom is perfect to laugh and chase away the winter blues. I rated this book, four out of five stars for no specific reason. If you love romcoms that leave you laughing in stitches with non-stop action, plenty of romantic and comedic drama, and lots of feel-good moments, Running Into Love is the one for you.

Out of the Blue

  In this blog post, I reviewed Colette Makray’s Out of the Blue. This inspirational fiction novella is heart-warming that pulls at your heart strings. It all started when Tess Beckett, a young widow, runs a pet-friendly lodge in the Northern Wilderness. While mourning the loss of her husband Tom, a dog appeared in her life that was named “Tom” . She named him Blue before he was gone in the instant. Then she met K-9 Police Officer Brandon Bishop and his old dog Toto. They needed a break from the scrutiny of Toto’s ability when they didn’t find a girl during their last case together. And socialite Joanne Lawrence and her son Gavin was there with his dog Derby. She’s too busy to watch over him until he goes missing in the woods. Then Blue returns to her aide and bonds with her, when he later joins Brandon and Toto and the others to go looking for him and find him safely from harm. In the end, everyone deserved a much deserved happy ending, though for some, it might be bittersweet.

This was a sweet inspirational fiction and tailor-made for dog lovers. I loved how each dog bonded with their owners: how Derby protected Gavin from harm, how Toto found Gavin and had sought final redemption, and how Tess claimed Blue for her own. Dogs are a central family member who we would love and cherish forever with a unshakeable bond.  We all see them as heroes and become their closest friend. I loved the Beckett Lodge set near the Canadian Wilderness and near a lake. It was picturesque to set a sweet tender-hearted story from the interior and to the exterior.  The dual themes of the story is having a friendship with a dog and never stop believing in miracles.

I really liked this novella since it was a quick read and a moving story. I had a few nitpicks in the story: there weren’t any chapter break/scenes breaks between unnumbered chapters on the pages, just white spaces to change POVs. Those weren’t numbered.  Plus there were too short. The characters needed to be fleshed out a bit more with deep POV, instead of using passive/filter words to make it stronger. A little bit of description couldn’t hurt to picture these characters with their dogs. And I’ve found some glaring minor errors that could’ve been fixed with a proofread and a spellcheck before it went to print. This  sweet inspirational romance would make you cry and let out a sigh. I rated this book, three out of five stars, because it ended way too soon, along with the above mentioned errors on my nitpicks. If you love dog-centric novels with a hint of inspiration, some drama and non-stop action, and a dose of heart-warming moments, Out of the Blue is the way you’re going to need a Kleenex for.

Tamed by You

  In Kate Perry’s Tamed by You, the 7th installment in the Laurel Heights contemporary romance series, this enchanted contemporary romance is sweet and endearing about finding the perfect love match with two love stories all wrapped up in one.  Valentine Jones is a matchmaker in a family-run business in Laurel Heights, when she sets up people to find their soul mates. But when she met Ethan “The Hulk” Hunter, a former prizefighter, all bets are off, when she set her sights on him. And then meet Sophie Martineau, an older woman who’s beautiful and known for her starring roles in romantic comedy movies. So when her career is stalling,  she decides to hide out in her friend Daniela’s home and later flirted with her brother, Antonio, an agent.  No matter how hard she tried, Valentine wanted Ethan for herself, though she broken a cardinal rule on dating one of her clients. She also had to deal with her mother’s interfering  and meddling ways and heart condition. If she breaks her heart, it might kill her. She needed a way out of the business and to stay in Ethan’s arms. Sophie befriends Julie a florist and ask her for advice, while she tiptoes around Tony and couldn’t escape a passionate kiss. Both couple had to endure some hurdles to get the happy ending they want and need. But would it be worth the risk  for both Valerie and Sophie to take a chance on love?
 
This was a sweet contemporary romance. I loved Valentine and how she made a name for herself in another way. She might be lousy as match making, but she had found her calling with something else and a better fit for her. Ethan was a. “Hulk” indeed. But with a little help from Valentine, he took a chance to follow his own dreams to pursue better mouth guarding for fighting in the ring. He wasn’t bad eye candy himself. For Sophie and Tony, they might be total opposites, but they fit together like a glove. I loved them both and how Tony encouraged Sophie to try something else while her acting career sizzled.  The Laurel Heights neighborhood in San Francisco was classy and mesmerizing to pit these two couples together in one heart-warming romance. The theme of the story is taking a chance on love and a bigger gamble to follow their heart’s desires.

I really loved this story when we fall in love with two couples who find their true loves and conquered obstacles to get through it all.  I couldn’t find anything nitpick about it. This  sweet and wonderful contemporary romance would make your heart melt like butter.. I rated this book, four out of five stars, because it ended way too soon for me in this enjoyable. If you love plenty of heart-stopping romance, plenty of action, lots of non-stop romantic drama, and sparks of humor, Tamed by You is perfect for you. This is recommended to everyone who loves contemporary romances and loves to watch Hallmark movies too. 

To Sir, with Love

  In Lauren Layne’s To Sir, With Love, this stand-alone adult Romcom is hilarious and perfect to chase away the winter blues. Gracie Cooper ran her family-owned champagne store ever since her father passed away. She’d been living in a fantasy world when she waited to meet her Prince Charming. But the only thing she had going for her was chatting with “Sir” via a dating app. She never met him in real life before but enjoyed their conversations. Enter Sebastian Andrews, her landlord who wanted to buy out her store, though she wanted nothing to do with it or him. She would do anything in her power to keep it afloat. But as Gracie had gotten to know Sebastian better, he discovered her true passion for art and lemon-flavored desserts. Then it was time for her to face reality and chase her dreams by closing the shop when a chance to have her art being exhibited in a private gallery. Would Gracie know that the person she chatted with all this time was there right in front of her and who knew her best?

This was a charming romantic comedy. I instantly cheered for Gracie and those intimate conversations she had with “Sir” and with Sebastian as well. I did care for him via Gracie’s point of view when he wasn’t so bad after all when she’d gotten to know him and what’s underneath him. These were plenty of hilarious moments to leave you in stitches and crying out loud. The NYC location was picture perfect to paint the scene from her store, his office, and the art gallery in between. The theme of the story is to follow your heart to chase your dreams.

I loved how it warmed my heart and enchanted me to follow Gracie’s story, though I couldn’t find anything wrong with it.  I adored the concept of meeting your Mr. Right in the least unexpected situations and possibly by text chats too in this romcom. This was heartfelt and wonderful at the same time. I rated this book, five out of five stars, because it was a delightful and charming read with hints of humor and swoon moments. This is recommended to everyone who loves the classic and contemporary romcoms and loves to watch Hallmark movies too. Take a chance by reading To Sir, With Love today.

The Twelve Days of Snowball

  In Kristen McKavanagh’s The Twelve Days of Snowball, the 2nd installment in the Snowball contemporary romance series, this Christmas-themed contemporary romance is tender-hearted and sweet with some funny moments.  Sophie Heidt is the newest hotel manager of the Weber Haus hotel for the Christmas season. She had heart broken by her boyfriend who stole her dreams away from landing a role at her top-choice hotel. During the Christmas season, she’s in charge of the hotel in Braunfels and runs into Snowball, an adorable white kitten who’s the official kitty of the Victorian B&B Inn. And then she runs into Daniel Aarons, the construction foreman, who she had butted heads with on a daily basis. While she had gotten into the Christmas spirit, she dealt with entertaining guests, have preparations made for the Christmas Market, and deal with hilarious moments when it comes to Snowball and her match-making ways. As for Daniel, his best friend recuperated at the hospital and needed to pick up the pieces to finish what he started on the job to help Sophie get ready. Though she infuriated him at first, he learned to get on her good side and deal with whatever she needed to help the hotel. But they were two people who stood in his way, his competitor named Jannik Boch, and Giselle, a former childhood flame who had her eyes set on him. While he made Christmas magic with Sophie, they had a few laughs together and realized how good they were for each other. But when Sophie received an interview for her dream job at the hotel, would she follow her heart or make dreams when she felt at home with her new friends to celebrate the holiday spirit?

This was a delightful Christmas-themed contemporary romance. Snowball was a hoot in all of her kitten-like ways to bring Daniel and Sophie together. I cared about Sophie on how she dealt with all the innings and outings of running a hotel during the holiday season and beyond it. I loved how she friended Clara and handled Snowball in more ways than one.  I adored Daniel and was glad that he came to the senses and be on Sophie’s side all the time. I loved how the “Twelve Days of Christmas” theme was interwoven throughout the storyline for the theme. The location of Braunfels was enchanting and unique from the B&B and to the Christmas Market with vivid imaginary scenic settings for the location. The theme of the story is that you can make your dreams come true anywhere if you believe in yourself.

I loved how it dealt with finding love during the holidays. This was heartfelt and moved me to tears. I rate this book, five out of five stars, because it was a powerful read and well-written. This is recommended to everyone who loves to read Christmas-themed contemporary romances and loves Hallmark movies. If you love heart-warming holiday romances that has non-stop action, plenty of romantic drama, hints of humor, and a spark of mystery, check out the Twelve Days of Snowballs today.