Grumpy / Sunshine (B)

A couple where one is sullen or grumpy or aloof and one is a bright, happy, sunshine person.

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The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite: Audiobook Review

From our review: “This is a gentle story of two women from different circles finding one another. I enjoyed being immersed in the political landscape and day-to-day life”

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Hunter’s Revenge by Gerri Hill: Book Review

From our review: “Hunter’s Revenge by Gerri Hill explores the darkest part of Detective Tori Hunter’s past, the murder of her family that left her alone and burning for revenge.”

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A Life Worth Living by Monica McCallan: Audiobook Review

From our review: “It is apparent that Monica McCallan infused her heart and soul into this book. It’s emotional, deep, and raw, yet written in such a positive way that it’s hard not to love every moment.”

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They Aint Proper by M.B. Guel: Book Review

“Lou is a rancher living secluded in the Old West because they need to not be found by certain people. One day they receive a delivery that is not the house plans they ordered but a housewife.”

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After Happily Ever After Once Again edited by Astrid Ohletz: Book Review

After Happily Ever After Once Again edited by Astrid Ohletz is a collection of short stories from ten Ylva authors, that give us a glimpse of what happened next.   

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A Curious Visit by Jess Lea: Book Review

A Curious Visit by Jess Lea is a romantic mystery with two main characters as reluctant heroes that give up their holiday to save the day. While on holiday in

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Howl by Lucy Bexley: Audiobook Review

Howl by Lucy Bexley is a charming and funny opposites attract, contemporary romance about finding chosen family and learning to trust the ones you love. Howl is the last remaining

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The Business of Love by Charley Clarke: Book Review

The Business of Love by Charley Clarke is a contemporary romance about learning what marriage and family mean to you. Mackenzie Watson is driven but reserved, she likes her world

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Evermore by Elle Hyden: Book Review

Evermore by Elle Hyden is the second book in the Mystic Meteor Tales, with a fractured ice queen melted by the love of an empath, a sweet little girl and

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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake: Book Review

Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake is a sweet and poignant young adult dramatic story. Living in rural Georgia, the Aberdeen family is a lucky one;

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