Ashley’s Review: Forsaken Oath by Penelope Black

Title: Forsaken Oath 
Series: Avalon Falls #2
Author: Penelope Black
Genre: Enemies to Lovers 

Publisher: Penelope Black
Pub Date: December 4, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Penelope Black has done it again. She has quickly become a must read author for me. This is the second book of hers I’ve read and I’m hooked. This was a fast paced read that will have you swooning. I could not get enough of here characters. I loved the first book in this series and was so excited for book 2. I adored Eloise and Beau’s story. Must read!!

Ashley’s Review: My Darling Jane by Ilsa Madden-Mills

Title: My Darling Jane
Series: The Darlings #2
Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Montlake
Pub Date: November 5, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I was hooked once I started this book. I am loving this series and these characters. Jane is a single mom doing her best to raise her daughter and give her the best life. She is a hard working and determined to not let anyone in again. After getting her heart broke once she was good and just wants to raise her daughter. She is now in the match making business and is trying to make it take off. 

She never thought Jasper would end up as one of her clients let alone someone she would open up to. The banter between these two is great and they have chemistry. Jane doesn’t want to want him but sometimes it’s hard to say no.

I enjoyed Jane and Jasper’s story. 

Ashley’s Review: Perfect Enough by Kelly Elliott

Title: Perfect Enough
Series: Love in Montana #8
Author: Kelly Elliott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: K. Elliott Enterprises, INC

Pub Date: October 29, 2024
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

4.5 stars

My new favorite book in the series! I love Josh, he was everything. The meeting between Josh and Sophie was such a unique way to meet. These two become fast friends and are so sweet. He was just what she needed at the right time. The chemistry and banter was great. You couldn’t he,p but root for these two. The love these two shared was tested at times. I love these small town romances Kelly Elliott writes. So glad to be back in Love in Montana world. Must read!

Ashley’s Review: Secret Love by Willow Aster

Title: Secret Love
Series: 

The Single Dad Playbook #2
Author: Willow Aster
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Willow Aster
Pub Date: October 10, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

Willow Aster is quickly becoming a must read for me. This was a sweet story. Henley is a single dad to three girls. He stays busy with his career and raising his girls. He meets a pretty lady at the grocery store who he thinks he won’t see again . Tru ends up being a substitute teacher for one his girls and their dance teacher. They all have the sweetest relationship. I adored this book. It was a sweet feel good read.   

Ashley’s Review: Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann

Title: Sunday Morning 
Series: Sunday Morning #1
Author: Jewel E. Ann
Genre: Enemies to lovers
Publisher: Jewel E. Ann
Pub Date: September 26, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

There is a reason Jewel E. Ann is one of my favorite authors, she never disappoints. I will read anything she writes. We always get an amazing story with characters you can’t help but love. 

Ashley’s Review: Twisted Knight by K. Bromberg

Title: Twisted Knight
Series: Tangled Hearts #1
Author: Angie McKeon
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Tor Trade
Pub Date: September 24, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Great start to new series. I was sucked in from the first chapter. I was so not prepared for that ending! I need the next book asap!

Loved Rowan and Holden’s characters. Rowan is trying to take her role at the company the way she fits, not the way her parents want her to. They want her to dress and act a certain way. Holden is looking for revenge and will do what he needs to do to get it. These two have great banter and the romance and chemistry between them is amazing. They are so good together. 

Hopefully we don’t have to wait too long for the next book.  

Ashley’s Review: The Rules of Dating a Younger Man by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Title: The Rules of Dating a Younger Man
Series: The Law of Opposites Attract #4
Author: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: C. Scott Publishing Corp.
Pub Date: September 15, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Where are all my angst lovers at? I was so happy to have this book on my kindle. I cannot get enough of a good story with angst in it. Talk about the chemistry Brayden and Alex have, off the charts.  They are both attracted to one another but the age is a big deal for Alex. She thinks he is too young and they don’t have much in common in what they want right now. When they finally give in oh man. Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are some of my favorite authors for a reason. When I pick up one of their books I know I am going to love it. You get a great story full of emotion, angst  and romance. Must read!

Ashley's Review: All too Well by Corinne Michaels

Title: All too Well
Series: Ember Falls #1
Author: Corinne Michaels
Genre: ContemporaryRomance
Publisher: BAAE Publishing
Pub Date: September 18, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

 No one does small town romances like Corinne Michaels.  Perfect start to a new series that I am so excited about. She always delivers and has me glued to my kindle. There is a reason she is one of my favorite authors. 

Ashley’s Review: The Rocker’s Muse by Penelope Ward

Title: The Rocker’s Muse
Author: Penelope Ward
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Penelope Ward
Pub Date: August 26, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I am always excited when I see this author has a new book coming out. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. This was the perfect slow burn with the best characters. This was a one sitting read. Can we talk about the chemistry between Tristan and Emily! Perfection1 

The Rocker’s Muse had everything and more I have come to expect from one of my favorite authors. Must read!

Ashley’s Review: Alone with You by Aly Martinez

Title: Alone with You 
Author: Aly Martinez
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Aly Martinez 
Pub Date: August 22, 2025
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

My emotions are still all over the place. I thought I was prepared for this story but I was wrong. I forgot how Aly Martinez packs all the punches and hits me with all the feels. I devoured Alone with You. This was a heartbreakingly beautiful story of two broken people finding their way again. Truett and Gwen were everything! Their story was everything and more. It will break you and slowly start to put you back together. You will easily become so invested in these characters and their story. Easily one of my top reads for 2024. Go in blind and enjoy the journey, it’s so worth it. Absolutely loved this book!

Ashley’s Review: Out of Control by K. Bromberg

Title: Out of Control
Series: Full Throttle #4
Author: K. Bromberg 
Genre: Sports Romance
Publisher: JKB Publishing, LLC
Pub Date: August 22, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I did not think I would like this book as much as the others. I wasn’t sure about Rossi character but her sure proved me wrong. This book was everything I was hoping for and more. Rossi and Sofia had the best chemistry and banter. They were easy to love once you learned a little more about them.  

Ashley’s Review: Broken Pact by Penelope Black

Title: Broken Pact
Series: Avalon Falls #1
Author: Penelope Black
Genre: New Adult
Publisher: Penelope Black
Pub Date: August 22, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I love that I have found some new to me authors here lately. I will for sure be going back and reading some of Penelope Black’s other books. What a great start to a new series. I love small town second chance romances. The angst was just what I needed. I loved the connection Coralline and Jasper have.  

Ashley’s Review: Fall for Me by Lexi Kingston

Title: Fall for Me
Author: Lexi Kingston 
Genre: Friends to lovers
Publisher: Lexi Kingston 
Pub Date: August 13, 2024
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

This is the first time I have read a book by this author and I am hooked! After reading the blurb and seeing the sweet cover I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. I love this genre small town friends to lovers, is my jam. Mac and Beckett grew up together and have been best friends since they were kids. 

Ashley’s Review: Unbreakable Love by Stacey Lynn

Title: Unbreakable Love
Series: Kelley Family #3
Author: Stacey Lynn
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Stacey Lynn
Pub Date: August 15, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I have been on a small town single dad kick here lately and all the books I’ve read had hit the spot. I love the Kelley family and am so glad to be back in their world. Gavin is the best dad and has the most adorable daughter. I just love Josie! The Kelley family is so great and there for their son as he raises his daughter on his own. 

Ashley’s Review: Enchanted Enough by Kelly Elliott

Title: Enchanted Enough
Series: Love in Montana #7
Author: Kelly Elliott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Kelly Elliott
Pub Date: August 6, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Big fan of Kelly Elliott! I have been looking forward to this book and being back in the Love in Montana world. This book brought out so many emotions and had me tearing up at times. There is nothing like a book that can pull all of that out of you. I adored Beck and was so happy he got what he has been looking for. Family is one of the best things there is. You will love Avery and Beck’s story. This was such a sweet read that I loved.

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Ashley’s Review: Mad Love by Willow Aster

Title: Mad Love
Series: The Single Dad Playbook #1
Author: Willow Aster
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Bowker
Pub Date: July 10, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I am so excited for this new series! I absolutely loved this book and the characters. Hands down one of my favorite single dad book. I loved Weston so much. He had no problem jumping into dad mode. With his NFL friends he has a great support system to help him and they sure do. Sadie was easy to love she is very protective of her nephew. She slowly starts to let those walls down. Mad Love pulled me in from the first page and held me captive until the end. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!

Ashley’s Review: Dishonestly Yours by Krista Richie & Becca Ritchie

Title: Dishonestly Yours 
Series: Webs We Weave #1
Author: Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Berkley
Pub Date: July 2, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

It has been a while since I have read a book by these authors. I am so glad to have a new book by them. Dishonestly Yours is the first book in a new series and you will not be able to put it down. This couple have the best chemistry , a love hate relationship. Loved all the characters and am so ready for the next book in this series. Great new series! 

Ashley’s Review: Over the Limit by K. Bromberg

Title: Over the Limit
Series: Full Throttle #3
Author: K. Bromberg
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: JKB Publishing, LLC
Pub Date: June 13, 2024
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I can read anything K. Bromberg writes. She is a go to author for me that never disappoints. Over the Limit  is book3 in the Full Throttle series. I really liked Lachlan and Blaire. Love it when our hero falls first. She is supposed to be off limits but that doesn’t stop him for pursuing her. The chemistry and steam is off the charts. Their story was perfection! Must read! 

 

Ashley’s Review: Forever Enough by Kelly Elliott

Title: Forever Enough
Series: Love in Montana #6
Author: Kelly Elliott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: K. Elliott Enterprises, INC
Pub Date: May 28, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I will read anything Kelly Elliott writes. I love her small town romances and the way she tells a story. Forever Enough was the perfect beach read. It was a sweet love story with great characters.

There were moments my heart broke for Bradley and Mackenzie. She went through a lot and Bradley just wants what the rest of his family has. These two had an instant connection and were perfect for each other. They have the greatest banter and make each other better, they complete each other. I really enjoyed this book and seeing all the characters from past books.  Must read!

Ashley’s Review: Unstoppable Love by Stacey Lynn

Title: Unstoppable Love
Series: Kelly Family #2
Author: Stacey Lynn
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Stacey Lynn
Pub Date: May 14, 2024
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I have been on a roll with amazing reads from great authors. I have been waiting on the next book in this series since I finished the first one. I adored the first book and was so excited to get Cameron’s story. I am a sucker for small town enemies to lovers romance. Add sports into the mix and I am one happy girl. That is a great combo for a good story. These two definitely don’t start off good and the instant bickering begins. Unstoppable Love was a fun read with great characters and plenty of witty banter and chemistry. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.