The Impossible Us

 In this book review blog post, I reviewed Sara Lotz’s The Impossible Us. This romcom is unique and twisted with some hilarious moments in it. It all started when Nick Belcher accidentally emailed Bee Davis by mistake. And that started a chain reaction of incidental events in London. When they tried to meet each other, they found it was impossible, like something or someone was holding them back. Except for the fact, they shared the same interests, only time via a different portal in the real world separated them, until they discovered there’s an alternate universe with a future or present version of them. As they tempted fate to chase after those alternate versions of each other, fate continued to intervene and complicate things between them with a shocking ending.

This extraordinary romcom would have you gasping on every turned page. Told from both Bee and Nick’s POVs, I instantly connected with both characters, which they tried to make things work between them against all odds.  I fell in love with them every step of the way. They both discovered hidden gems within each other, though they couldn’t be together. I loved the English locations and settings, and the captivating scenery in both time periods.. The theme of the story is true love will find a way home against the twisted hand of time.

If you love compelling romcoms with plenty of intrigue and twisted turns, you’ll love The Impossible Us. This novel is recommended for fans who love Hallmark movies, the Outlander series, and British romcoms..

Accidentally Famous

In this blog post,  I reviewed Marissa Clarke’s Accidentally Famous, the second installment in the Hideaway Harbor romance series. This romcom novel is so exquisite with the tropes of fake dating and opposites attract to make this enchanted love story work. For Cassidy James, she’s been pining after her childhood crush, Tristan McGuffey, for years, when he hasn't really noticed her in her small town of Blink, Maine. She’s been doing home renovation videos on Youtube by fixing up on old homes. For Jack Winson, he’s a famous Hollywood action star. But when his assistant accidentally tagged her Insta posts, she traveled to her small town to fix the situation. And their stars are crossed and aligned, when they meet together, dealing with the press, and helping me increase her popularity online, they’d conquered any obstacles including his manager to make this romance work into great extremes.

This fascinating romcom would have you rooting and applauding Jack and Chelsea in every corner. I fell in love with them as an individual and a couple, who find their person in each other. They both helped each other from start to finish to find what they were missing and looking for together. I loved the small town feel in Blink, and the captivating scenery in Los Angeles for the settings.. The theme of the story is that love would sneak up on you when you’ll least expect it.

If you love enchanted romcoms with plenty of nail-biting romantic drama, and lots of sparking tension, you’ll love Accidentally Famous. This novel is recommended for fans who love Hallmark movies, Abby Jimenez, Talia Hibbert, and Ali Hazelwood.

French Holiday

 In this blog post, I reviewed Sarah Ready’s French Holiday This stand-alone romcom would take you on a wild adventure to France and bring on the heat. For Meredith “Merry” DeLuca, it all started when her sister Angela marries her best friend Leo.  As the matron of honor, she’s paired up with Noah Wright, a person she couldn’t stand and thought he had hated her.  Then things got worse at work, and her sister announced her pregnancy. Then her godmother Jupiter mentioned taking a holiday at a chateau in France for three months. What a perfect getaway. But then she ran into Noah at the same chateau, who she had to live with. She learns Noah’s there doing research for his film and also looking for his long-lost parents there. During her French holiday, Merry and Noah’s feelings begin to grow and deal with mysterious discoveries of France that brought them closer together.  In the end, they found each other and true love in the romantic country of the world.  

This  tender-hearted romcom is so heartfelt and emotional.  I cared for Merry, who had panged for her best friend in the worst way. Told from Merry’s POV, this pulls you into her story and how she fell in love with Noah to get her happily ever after fairy tale ending.  I loved the idyllic French countryside for the location and its mesmeric scenic settings. The theme of the story is never judge a book by its cover, even if it’s worst rival.

I rated this fantastic romcom, five stars, for no reason. If you love loveswept romcoms with non-stop romantic action, and plenty of sizzling, heart-pounding page-turning dramatic suspense, you’ll love French Holiday This book is recommended for fans of Heidi Stephens, Zara Stoneley, and Hallmark Movies.

The Village of Happy Ever Afters

    In this blog post, I reviewed Alison Sherlock’s The Village of Happy Ever Afters, the 4th installment in the Riverside Lane romcom series. This endearing contemporary romance is heart-warming and a tear-jerking. Molly Hopkins works for her community hub and wished she had what her friends had: finding their soul mate and happily ever after. But she hasn't found the right one yet. When her best friend Amber encouraged her to make a wedding cake for her wedding, she wasn’t too sure and confident she could do it, though everybody loved her cake. That’s when she dreamed of having her own tea garden. She also wanted her mother to find happiness again since she lost her job. But when she encouraged her mother to garden at the community garden, she had gotten her happiness and her groove back. When Logan Armstrong arrived in Cranbridge, he wasn’t looking for romance since he had been burned by a failed marriage that made sensational news in London. All he wanted to do was to be alone and work on his furniture pieces, including honoring his grandfather’s dream to restore the watermill like in the olden days. But when he met Molly, they complimented each other to go for their dreams and to be confident to make it right in a small town village like Cranbridge. With a couple of hilarious bumps along the way, they’ve found out they were made for each other and became successful in their dreams with help from a couple of friends. 

This heart-warming romcom was moving and inspirational, when it dealt a tiny bit with mental health. I cared for Molly and her mother Rachel, on how they dealt with some harrowing hardships and rough patches in their lives.  I also adored Logan, who was lost and later found happiness where he was needed and belonged. Keith the Dog was a hoot too. The location of Cranbridge was mesmerizing and wonderful for the scenic settings. The dual  themes of the story are it’s never too late to ask for help, and nature heals all wounds. 

This sweet romcom is the perfect book to cheer you up if you’re blue.  I rated this book, four out of five stars, because for no reason.  If you love heart-stopping and heart-warming romcoms with plenty of romantic and dramatic action,  and a bundle of feel-good-nature laughs, check out The Village of Happy Ever Afters. This book is recommended for fans of delightful romcom movies and Hallmark Channel movies, and Lilac Mills’ The Tanglewood Tea Shoppe and Holly Martin’s Sunrise Over Sapphire Bay.

Lockdown on London Lane

    In this blog post, I reviewed Beth Reekles’s Lockdown on London Lane. this stand-alone romantic comedy is timely and would keep you in suspense and have you laughing in stitches. It all started for the residents of London Lane, when their apartment building complex was in lockdown for a week, during the Covid-19 pandemic. For Ethan, he was separated from his girlfriend Charlotte and couldn’t live without her. For Serena and Zach, they’ve been together for so long, but they haven’t defined what they want in the future as a couple in their relationship. For Imogen and Nate, they had a one-night stand, but could they be something more. As of Isla and Danny, Liv and Addison, would they find new love and give it a chance? For these residents, love was on their line along with some laughs and romantic challenges along the way, while they were locked inside the apartment for one whole week.

This romcom was compelling and uber-funny with laughs. I cared for the five couples, who were trying to find true love in the most unusual circumstances. The forced proximity trope worked well for being sheltered for one week in London, England. The location of being inside an apartment in London had real good scenic settings.  The theme of the story is love can sneak up on you in the most unfortunate time.

This funny romcom will keep you laughing. I rated this book, four of five stars, because for a romance, you’re supposed to focus on one couple and their growing relationship. Not five couples. It’s so much going on, plus less tropes is better than a bunch thrown in for good measure. If you love heart-stopping and hilarious romcoms with plenty of romantic action, lots of suspenseful drama, and a bundle of laughs, Lockdown on London Lane is for you. This book is recommended for fans of delightful romcom movies and on Hallmark Channel, and Heidi Stephens’s Never Gonna Happen.

Sunrise Over Sapphire Bay

   In this blog post, I reviewed Holly Martin’s Sunrise Over Sapphire Bay, the first installment in the Jewel Island romantic comedy series. This mesmerizing romcom will fill your heart with light, love, and laughter. For Aria Phelps, she loved living at the Phelps Hotel and cherished her relationship with Noah Campbell. They once shared a passionate kiss with each other a year ago until he left her brokenhearted. A year after her father passed away, Noah Campbell returned back into her life. Though her twin sisters wound up with money in the will, her late father left her with the family hotel which is down on its luck. As the new hotel manager, she needed to work with Noah, who brought a percentage share, to renovate it and make a profit again with some changes. For Aria, she needed to keep her distance from Noah to protect her heart and have a pure professional relationship with him. But when they get together to work on a business plan, things do get heated up between them which makes things way harder than it sounded and looked. Noah was dealt with a broken heart from his first marriage and had feelings for Aria, but he hated leaving her the first time until he returned to the island. He had a great working crew for them to turn things around to make it a success, but he didn’t want to feel abandoned and unloved again. When there was a misunderstanding, it caught them off guard, until they risked everything to be together for their happily ever after. 

This heart-warming romcom pulls and tugs at your heartstrings real hard. This love story is endearing and moving beyond words.  I cared for Aria (love the name) and Noah, who were left unloved and abandoned in their childhood. But Aria is a true underdog who wanted to find her own sense of belonging and be loved. Noah is a champion of the heart, who was hurt badly due to a bad marriage, and wanted someone who completed him to make him whole. They were simply made for each other. The location of Jewel Island was enchanted with lovely majestic scenic settings.. The  dual themes of the story is family comes in different forms and loves someone naturally just the way they are.

This romcom will take you places and transplant you there from every page. I rated this book, five out of five stars, because I LOVED it.  If you love romcoms with non-stop romantic action, plenty of drama, and heart-stopping suspense, Sunrise Over Sapphire Bay will make you sigh and  weep for joy. This is recommended for fans who love Hallmark Channel movies and romcoms and various romcom novels.

The Tanglewood Tea Shop

  In this blog post, I reviewed Lilac Mills’s The Tanglewood Tea Shop, the first installment in the Tanglewood Village contemporary romance series. This romcom is so good and will have you laughing in stitches. Patisserie chef Stevie is down on her luck. She lost her apartment, her job, and her boyfriend. Her mother and sister treated her like garbage. But when her Aunt Peggy passed away, she ended up with a huge windfall that changed her life—an inheritance in her will. By chance, she went to Tanglewood to open her own tea shop and ran into Nick Saunders, a champion show jumper. For Nick, he couldn’t believe his luck would change. He’s feeling a bit guilty for his sister Tia, who’s handicapped due to an horse-riding accident, because it was his fault. He wasn’t looking for love and felt sorry for himself. Due to some hilarious run-ins with each other in Tanglewood, the village came together due to a flood when everyone came together to join forces on that rainy night. Stevie’s business is picking up customers as everyone gets along better in Tanglewood than in London. She also made new friends and befriended a cat she named Peggy. But when her friend Leanne’s brother Saul is smitten with her, it complicated things between Nick and Stevie further. At the ball, they decided to follow their heart and made a go of it to be together.

This delightful romcom is well-written and so funny, you’ll still be laughing after you finished reading. It gave me the feels and hit all the right spots. I cared for Stevie who didn’t deserve to be treated poorly by her mother and sister. This has a Cinderella-like feel to it. I also cared for Nick, who wanted the best for his sister Tia, even if he had to let go of the past to move on. He cared for her tremendously.
  The location of Tanglewood Village was picturesque and homey to take you there from the tea shop and Nick’s horse ranch. The theme of the story is finding your happy place to follow your heart.

This wonderful romcom is a must-read on your book list.  I had no issues with this book.  I rated this book, five out of five stars since it was fantastic.  If you love romantic comedies that tickle your funny bone and warms your heart with non-stop romantic drama, plenty of romance, and lots of funny moments, you’ve love The Tanglewood Tea Shop. It’s recommended for fans who love Hallmark movies, classic romcom movies and novels, and Heidi Stephen’s Never Gonna Happen.

Never Gonna Happen

 In this blog post, I reviewed Heidi Stephens’s Never Gonna Happen. This sweet romcom is emotional and tender-hearted with some bits of humor to keep you laughing in stitches. Emily Wilkinson had lost her home due to a fire, dumped her boyfriend and former boss, and was out of the job in Goodwood, England. She’s the only daughter in a loving family who adored her. But what’s she got to do to move forward from this difficult bind? She looked for a new job and found one with live-in arrangements in Chichester by working as a personal assistant to a millionaire named Mr. Charles Hunter. As she helped him with his business affairs, she ran into Jamie, the stable manager, on the first day of the job. Later she didn’t expect to fall for him, the son of her boss, while she tried to keep business away from pleasure. It became complicated when she dealt with the house staff and Jamie’s brother Adam, who had plans to deal with the family estate. As she worked with her boss to come up with a plan, things would be changing for Emily and Jamie unexpectedly for the future. Would they make a go at it?

 This romcom hit all the right spots with humor and romance to tickle my funny bone.  I cared for  Emily, who had dealt with unexpected challenges in her life, and worked her butt off in a new role and environment. She also had an issue with her self-image. Jamie was a charming bloke, who cared for Emily with a whole heart, and became the perfect mate for her. The  dual scenic locations of Goodwood and Chichester were picturesque and charming.  The theme of this story is love can sneak up to you unexpectedly when you least expect it.

This heart-warming romcom is an emotional tear-jerker. I had nothing to nitpick on this novel since I loved it 1000%. I rated this book, five out of five stars, because it was 100% perfect  If you love heart-warming romcoms, check out Never Gonna Happen this summer. This is recommended for those who love romcoms, classic and present-day, and loves Hallmark movies. 

No Words

  In this blog post, I reviewed Meg Cabot’s No Words, the third installment in the Little Bridge Island romcom series, this adult romcom is so fabulously funny from start to finish. Best-selling children’s author Jo Wright had received a stipend to go to a literary fest in Little Bridge Island in the Florida Keys. She’d just came out of the break-up and had hit writers block. And she needed to find a place for her father. She couldn’t forget that this day couldn’t get worse when British adult romance writer Will Price was on the board and will be on the panel with her. She haven’t forgotten what he said to her about her books after a plagiarism scandal book and hated him ever since. During this literary festival, she couldn’t stand him until sparks fly between them when she’d gotten to know him better. She wanted to know why he said those things about her, until they had a heated debate for a panel discussion. From there, her hatred turned into liking every single thing about him, when she  wouldn’t dare cross that line. While she hit the literary spark of genius for writing her next book, she became entangled with him even on social media. This magical trip on the island had worked its charm on her when she needed to decide to head back to NYC or stay on the island with him.

This laugh-out-loud romcom is delightful and amazing with a fascinating storyline that every novelist or reader can relate to in every sense of the way. The dual locations of NYC and the Florida Keys was picturesque and  romantic for Jo’s love story. The theme of the story is never judge a book by its cover when you see them in a new light.

This charming romcom is amusingly hilarious with a dash of inspiration and charming. I couldn’t find anything to nitpick on since this was picture perfect. I rated this book, five out of five stars. If you love romcoms that keep you laughing in stitches after its over with non-stop action,  plenty of romantic drama, and tons of witty humor, No Words is the book for you. This book is recommended for all writers and readers alike and those you love funny romcoms and Hallmark movies.

Accidentally in Love

  In this blog post, I reviewed Belinda Missen’s Accidentally in Love. This romcom is so hilariously funny and leave you in stitches by the time you finish this novel. Katharine Patterson wanted a big-time promotion at Webster gallery she worked so hard for. When she was passed over for the job, she quit on the spot. Her boyfriend John had been more work-centered and not paying any attention to her, or giving her what she wanted. During her clean break  from her split, she returned to Sheffield and stayed at her father’s house until she landed a new job and home of her own.  While she helped her best friend Lainey with her wedding, she developed a plan to start her own gallery and find her own artists.Then she met Christopher “Kit” Dunbar, a local artist, one her father had set her up with. At first, they’ve gotten off on the wrong foot and rubbed each other the wrong way. She needed him to display his art in her exhibition and he played hard to get with her. But when they’ve gotten together, things gelled between them when they worked together to make it happen for Katharine by the deadline, the chemistry begun to grow as they fell for each other. But when John returned to set things right with Katharine, it  threw a monkey-wrench into their relationship and shaken things up for her. It’s up to Katharine to follow her heart and chase after her dreams to get the happy ending she deserved.

This was a fantastic romcom that kept me laughing right to the end. I cared for Katharine and how she would make her own name for herself in the art world. She’s someone to champion for and to admire. And Kit was an interesting love interest who shared the same interests with her. They made the perfect couple in the end. The dual locations of Sheffield and London were interesting and mesmerizing to paint the scenic settings well. The theme of the story is don’t be afraid to take chances with your heart.

This laugh-out-loud romcom was wonderful to read in one or two can’t-put-me-down sittings.  I couldn’t find anything to nitpick on the story. I rated this book, five out of five stars, because it was so funny. If you love romcoms that tug your heart strings with non-stop drama, plenty of romantic action, a dose of humor and suspense, check out Accidentally in Love.  This book is recommended for fans who love romcoms and Hallmark movies that warms your heart from the inside-out.

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.

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.