Fake It Til Christmas by Claudia Burgoa-review

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Fake It Til Christmas by Claudia Burgoa-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 19, 2025

All I agreed to was a fake relationship.

A weekend of pretending I’m in love with my grumpy, emotionally constipated, private-jet-commuting neighbor.

Easy, right?

Except nothing about Soren Thorn is easy.

He doesn’t believe in horoscopes, hates throw pillows, and treats feelings like they’re contagious.

He’s all sighs, black coffee, and unreadable expressions—and for reasons I still don’t understand, he needs me to be his girlfriend for one very public, very awkward family event.

I thought I could handle it.

Play the part. Make it cute.

But then he started trusting me—with real pieces of himself.

Now I know his favorite coffee, some of his secrets, and the exact look he gives when he’s about to self-destruct but pretends he’s fine.

And I’m starting to realize this whole fake dating thing might be getting too . . . well, not fake.

Because I don’t just want to survive the weekend.

I want to know what it would feel like if none of it were pretend.

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REVIEW: Want a fun, holiday read to start the season? Look no further than Fake it til Christmas by Claudia Burgoa.

Soren and Win are as different as oil and water, each with a very different personality. Soren is a grumpy, workaholic, while Win is a carefree, spirited baker, these two have little in common. Except their families. Families that strongly dislike one another, but share a love of guilting them into family get-togethers. When Soren’s sister gets engaged, and his Mother won’t take no for an answer on returning home to celebrate, he finds himself in need of a last minute girlfriend. After a less than dramatic break up with her boyfriend, Win finds herself playing fake girlfriend to Soren Thorn, her hot neighbor/ family enemy number one. What could go wrong?

What a giggle! The banter between Soren and Win is everything. They give off the best grumpy/sunshine vibes. What starts off as a fake relationship slowly builds into something real, Soren and Win build a slow understanding of each other and learn that while their families are important to them, they don’t need their families approval to be happy. Soren was a true delight to read, his gentle grumpy-ness and caring towards Win really made their relationship shine. Win is a girl after my own heart, she is willing to try new things until she finds what she wants to do, and when she does decide she gives it her whole heart. This is very much a slow burn romance, but so worth the build up.

 

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Reviewed by Sarah

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She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

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Formula Dreams (Race Fever 4) by Sawyer Bennett-review tour

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Formula Dreams (Race Fever 4) by Sawyer Bennett-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 18,2025

Francesca Accardi is rewriting the record books at Titans Racing. With the first female team owner in her corner and the weight of history on her shoulders, she knows the only way to silence doubters is to win. Every lap. Every race.

Ronan Barnes dominates on Sunday and dares the world to judge him on Monday. Arrogant, electric, relentless, he has no time for niceties—or for the rookie who refuses to yield. Forced together for press tours and charity laps, their sniping becomes a spark neither can shake. But rival teams don’t tolerate distractions, sponsors spook fast, and one misstep could cost Francesca her seat and Ronan his shot at the championship.

When Ronan’s private life—and his mother’s addiction—become an issue he can no longer avoid, Francesca is there as his emotional support. Compassion cracks his armor. He defends her in the paddock; she stands beside him when it matters. Enemies become allies. Allies become something no rule book can define.

With a title on the line, they must choose: her hard-won seat, his crown, or a future together—if they dare cross the line.

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REVIEW:FORMULA DREAMS is the fourth instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary adult RACE FEVER erotic, F1 racing romance series. This is Titans Racing driver Francesca Accardi, and Ronan Barnes’ story line. FORMULA DREAMS an be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. For fans of Sawyer Bennett there is a slight cross over with the author’s Pittsburgh Titans Hockey series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Francesca and Ronan) FORMULA DREAMS focuses on the building romance, and racing rivalry between our story line couple. Questionable actions on a qualifying race place Ronan Barnes in Francesca Accardi’s orbit. Competitors and rivals, our couple are forced to work together on a racing promotion wherein Francesca is determined to understand why Ronan is unable to face to people he once loved but all is not well in Ronan’s world, and Francesca finds herself on the offensive to protect the man with whom she is falling in love.

The world building focuses on the life of a race car driver: the thrill of the race, and the dangers on the track. As Ronan and Francesca agree to keep their relationships a secret, Ronan’s dysfunctional family dynamics continues to eat at our story line hero, as the competition on the track forces Francesca to reconsider her future going forward.

The relationship between Ronan and Francesca is an enemies to friends to lovers relationship between competing drivers, and sponsors but Francesca is determined to understand what makes Ronan tick, and the deeper she digs, the more she finds herself falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The energetic secondary and supporting characters include drivers Ronan’s former best friend Lex, and his significant other Lex, Nash and Bex, Reid Hemsworth and Carlos Moreno. We are introduced to Francesca’s parents Giulia and Luca, and Ronan’s embattled parents Vivienne and Michael Barnes.

FORMULA DREAMS is a story of family and relationships, competition and acceptance, grief and loss, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is edgy and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Formula Fling
Formula Chance
Formula Freedom

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Reviewed by Sandy

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.

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Naughty and Nice (Brutal Vows) by Aleatha Romig-review tour

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Naughty and Nice (Brutal Vows) by Aleatha Romig-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2025

Cartel romance, marriage of convenience, slow burn, protective hero, unexpected love, independent heroine, he falls first, age-gap, organized crime, morally gray hero, widow heroine, trauma recovery, dangerous romance

As a newly declared lieutenant in the Roríguez cartel, I’m told I need a wife. The cartel allegiance with the Luciano family has mandated multiple matrimonial mergers. However, I’m not looking for a wife in the true sense of the word. Liliana Ruiz has been in my life for years. I’d never before looked at her as a woman to pursue. When I first met her, she was damaged and timid.

Time allowed Liliana to grow into not only a beautiful woman, but an independent soul. She doesn’t want to marry, yet the time will come when it isn’t her choice. Maybe I can convince her to a mutually agreeable solution: marriage in name only.
Everything changes when danger threatens the Roríguez cartel.

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REVIEW: NAUGHTY AND NICE is a contemporary, adult, erotic, holiday novella found in Aleatha Romig’s BRUTAL VOWS Mafia romance series. This is Roriguez cartel lieutenant Nick Ruiz, and Liliana Ruiz’s story line. NAUGHTY AND NICE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Nick and Liliana) NAUGHTY AND NICE focuses on the upcoming marriage of our story line couple. As a new lieutenant in the Roriguez Cartel, Nick Ruiz is expected to marry, and his heart is set on Liliana Ruiz, a member of the Luciano Family, and a woman who believes she is not worthy of love but the Luciano Family and the Roriguez Cartel are on the verge of a war with the Cabezon Cartel, and our heroine is about to get caught in the middle.

The world building follows several pathways including the preparation for war, a wedding, and the dysfunctional family values that will eventually lead to betrayal and vengeance.

The relationship between Nick and Liliana begins as a marriage of convenience. Liliana needs protection in the wake of the upcoming war, and our hero is determined to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love but betrayal will come from within, and the Cartel will have to deal. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Luciano Family who are protective of our story line heroine.

NAUGHTY AND NICE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are numerous , determined and dynamic.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Now and Forever
Til Death Do Us Part
Bound By A Promise
Queens and Monsters
To Have and To Hold

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

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Building Romance (Romances in the Building) by SE Rose-review

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💛Building Romance (Romances in the Building) by SE Rose-review tour 💛

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2025

Ever since Camryn Tanner went to culinary school, she knew she wanted to own a café. She’s worked at one across from her apartment building for five years now, and the owner is ready to sell it. The question is: Can she create the café of her dreams?

Fletcher McDowell comes from a long line of bakery owners. His father has tasked him with opening their latest bakery in a trendy neighborhood in the city. After a playboy youth, Fletcher knows this might be his last chance to prove himself to his father. There’s just one problem—the bakery across the street from his.

It doesn’t take long for Fletcher to meet his rival, a beautiful woman with a sharp tongue and baking skills that far exceed anything his bakery can produce. Their rivalry is about to be tested when they are forced to work together to win a baking competition.

With Camryn’s lucky saltshaker missing and the two enemies vying to gain insider information about each other, the competition is off to a rocky start. But the true test is figuring out the sleeping arrangement when a pipe burst leads to a shared room.

Will these two get over their enmity and work together to win? And can they stop themselves from falling for their enemy in the process?

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REVIEW:Building Romance by S.E. Rose is book three in the Romances in the Building series.

We are back at the apartment building on Hearts Lane again. And this time we follow Cam and her adventures. Cam recently took over the bakery / cafe directly across the street from her apartment building. Between work and bakery jobs, she has worked for a solid decade towards her goal, of opening up her own bakery.

When her former boss, Phyllis decided to retire, she offered to sell the bakery to Cam. Everything fell into place. Then a large banner store posted that they were moving into the empty building down the street. Cam thought she was finally going to succeed at her goal – until this little snag came along.

Fletcher McDowell was picked by his father to oversee the opening of their new store – McDowell’s. The new store on Hearts Lane. He decides to make Cam an offer – he will buy her cafe. When Cam turns him down, he tells her the offer is on the table for the next 30 days. He then tells her he has enough money to put her out of business without buying her cafe. Cam reacts just as expected. This means war.

Cam may have the support of the neighborhood but this isn’t going to be easy. But when they both decide to combine forces to join a local baking competition. No one was expecting what began to happen. What a whirlwind of a story. I love being on Hearts Lane, it’s almost like you live in the apartment building with everyone. They have become home.

Wonderful story again, the romance between Fletch and Cam is unexpected and beautiful. But can these enemies find romance together or will the competition to be the number one store in the neighborhood cause a rift. Heart’s Lane is beautiful journey. Highly recommend the series.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Faking Romance
Finding Romance

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Reviewed by Erin K

USA Today & International Bestselling romance author, S.E. Rose lives near Washington D.C. with her family.

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She loves all things wine, coffee, and cats.

In her non-existent free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, binging on her favorite shows, and reading, especially if it’s a good mystery or comedy. 

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Peppermint Stick (Boston Bucks 10) by Cathryn Fox-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 18, 2025

After a Thanksgiving PR disaster went viral, I’m back in Snowberry Falls, Vermont, running the town’s Christmas festival—and praying it saves my career.

Then my ex shows up—parading his influencer fiancée—and I need a win. Fast.

Enter Penn Radford: Boston Bucks enforcer, tabloid magnet, and currently stranded without a room at the fully booked inn. I know his type. Loud, flashy, allergic to shirts…and the guy who punched mall Santa.

My solution? Team up. Fake a holiday romance. Nail the festival. Fix his image. Easy.

But the mistletoe buzzer won’t quit, and those pretend kisses? They feel way too real. And when my past comes back swinging, I have to figure out if Penn is the real deal…or just another mistake wrapped in peppermint sheets.

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REVIEW:PEPPERMINT STICK is the tenth instalment in Cathryn Fox’s contemporary, adult BOSTON BUCKS erotic, hockey romance series. This is Boston Bucks enforcer Penn Radford, and PR specialist Jaylyn Quinn’s story line. PEPPERMINT STICK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Jaylyn and Penn) PEPPERMINT STICK follows with the return of Penn Radford and Jaylyn Quinn to Snowberry Falls, Vermont as Penn celebrates Christmas with his eccentric aunt .The proverbial no room at the inn finds Penn rooming with Christmas festivities and parade organizer Jaylyn Quinn, who needs a favor in the face of humiliation, a public relations disaster at her previous job, and facing down her ex boyfriend, the new mayor of Snowberry Falls. What ensues is a pretend relationship and engagement between Jaylyn and Penn but the jealousy expected becomes more than what Jaylyn bargained.

The world building focuses on the preparations for the town Christmas celebrations but Jaylyn’s past is determined to destroy the growing love between our story line couple. From sabotage to provocation, anything that can go wrong is threatening any chance at a happily ever after.

The relationship between Jaylyn and Penn is a friends to lovers; a fake engagement that quickly turns into something real.Jaylyn’s ex refuses to let go, determined to take back what doesn’t belong. Penn knows his ‘affair’ with Jaylyn is only for show but our hero is hoping for his own happily ever after. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large and diverse cast of secondary and supporting characters including Jaylyn’s extended and immediate family: Penn’s aunt Elaine, as well as Jaylyn’s ex Dylan and his fiancée Sloane.

PEPPERMINT STICK is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, jealousy and obsession, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is lively and heartwarming ; the characters are animated and spirited; the romance is spicy and impassioned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.

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Just One More Date (Sterling Family)by Carly Phillips-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2025

Leo Watson needs a pretend girlfriend for a business Christmas party.

Could the cute barista who serves his favorite coffee drink play the part?

Camille Hendricks is willing… for a price—an interview at his sister’s PR company.

The game seems easy but their attraction is all too real.

When sexy lines are crossed, both Leo and Cammie stand to lose something more important than business.

They risk losing each other.

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REVIEW:JUST ONE MORE DATE is the seventh instalment in Carly Phillips contemporary, adult STERLING FAMILY romance series, interconnected with the author’s DARE, KINGSTON and STERLING worlds. This is financial analyst Leo Watson, and barista Camille ‘Cammie’ Reed story line. JUST ONE MORE DATE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Leo is friends with Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Kendall JUST ONE MORE AFFAIR #5.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Leo and Camille) JUST ONE MORE DATE focuses on Leo Watson’s search for a date for the company’s annual Christmas Eve part, a date to play the part of his ‘temporary’ girlfriend but when his friends turned him down, Leo approaches the beautiful barista who serves his daily peppermint mocha latte, a woman with whom Leo will fall in love. As Leo and Cammie begins to dance around one another, not one but two betrayals begin to push Cammie out of his life.

The world building covers but a few days in the life of our story line couple as Cammie and Leo get to know one another but Cammie is not part of the world in which Leo was raised, and in this, or heroine finds herself on the outside looking in, feeling like she doesn’t belong.

The relationship between Cammie and Leo begins with an offer of a fake relationship; a one night party that will quickly turn into something more. As Cammie struggles to fit in, Leo is determined to claim our heroine as his own. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to Leo’s best Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Kendall, and his sister Jenny Watson.

JUST ONE MORE DATE is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is entertaining and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and energetic.

 

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Just One More Moment
Just One More Dare
Just One More Mistletoe
Just One More Temptation
Just One More Affair
Just One More Time

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Reviewed by Sandy

ABOUT CARLY PHILLIPS:

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey 2) by Elise Faber

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Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey 2) by Elise Faber

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2025

She’s completely wrong for me. But I’m still going to claim her as my own. Faye St. James has only ever been my shy, reclusive next-door neighbor.

Until her house burns down and I find out that it’s not just her home that catches fire. Underneath all that shy is a woman who’s smart and passionate and…everything I’ve ever wanted.

But my life is complicated. I’m on the road for half the year playing with the Grizzlies and I have an ex-wife who just won’t go away.

Clearly, I’m in no position to fall in love. Only…my heart seems to have a different plan. One that means never letting Faye go.

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REVIEW: DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 is the second instalment in Elise Faber’s contemporary adult GRIZZLIES HOCKEY erotic, hockey romance series, a spin off from the author’s EAGLES HOCKEY/ OAKRDIGE VINEYARDS series.This is Grizzlies captain Grayson Roberts, and romance author Faye St. James’ story line. DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Gray and Faye) DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 follows in the wake of the rescue of our story line heroine. Faye St. James is a homebody ;a romance author who lives next door to professional hockey player Grayson Roberts but a fire leaves our heroine homeless, having lost all of her sentimental and family possessions. Rescued by her neighbor Grayson Roberts, Faye finds solace and a home without story line hero, a man who is struggling to move on from his past. While Grayson battles to move forward in his personal life, his soon to be ex-wife is determined to remain an active part of his life going forward.

The world building follows several paths including Faye’s recovery and the publishing of her new book but living with her fantasy hero finds Faye falling for a man who is struggling to move on from the past ,a man who is about to walk away when the going gets too tough.

The relationship between Faye and Gray is a neighbors to lovers in which Fayes has fantasized about Gray for as long as she can remember. Gray believes his personal life is out of control, and in this, our hero will push away the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including several members of the San Jose Grizzlies hockey team, their spouse, as well as Grayson Roberts’ ex Courtney..
 
DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38 is a story of betrayal, obsession, and heart break; friendships and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is emotional and captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic

CLICK HERE for Sandy’s review of book one MARRIED TO NUMBER 22

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.

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The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts – a Review

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The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts – a Review

 

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Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. And now, to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all, a difficult task must be completed.

After Sonya, her boyfriend, Trey, and their friends are forced to hear, see—and feel—the suffering of the house’s many ghosts as their torment is reenacted by the evil presence, their bond only strengthens and their anger is renewed. Refusing to let her spirit be broken, Sonya searches each room for clues to her ancestors’ hidden story, putting the picture together, unearthing small treasures, and uncovering the moments of joy that existed among the sorrows. She’s determined to bring light to this haunted place—to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again.

But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions—but illusions can be powerful enough to wound and kill. She feeds on fear, and lies are her weapon. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop—and of her own future…

 

 

 

Review:

The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts is the third and final book in her wonderful Lost Bride Trilogy. Refresher: Sonya MacTavish inherited a magnificent, haunted manor with a heartbreaking history.  Over a period of years, seven brides came to the mansion, and seven brides died at the hands of Hester Dobbs, an evil witch spirit, who sent each of them to their deaths, in a jealous fit of rage: thereby cursing the house and all future brides.

Sonya is a descendant of the Poole family, along with Owen Poole; as she has the gift of sight, enabling her to see through the mirror, learning about the past brides and ghosts.  Sonya and her three companions (Cleo, Trey and Owen) continue to search to find the stolen wedding rings.  Sonya and Cleo look into the furniture/rooms to restore everything to its former glory; Trey and Owen also spend nights at the mansion, with both very much in love (Trey with Sonya, and Cleo with Owen). With new revelations, as well as light, laughter and love; which will bring happiness to the group; but they still need to deal with Hester’s constant evil dangerous rage.

Sonya searches all the various rooms, to find clues to her family’s past, putting pictures/photos, unearthing small treasures, and uncovering the moments of joy that existed among the sorrows. Sonya with help from Cleo, were determined to  fix up this haunted manor, with people, life and hope, once again. I loved Clover, who was great with her songs.  I adored Yoda (dog) playing with Jack; and got a kick out of Molly, always cleaning things up. I did adore all the dogs and the cat. 

The Seven Rings was an emotional ghost story, and the ties bonded them together. It was a story of good and evil, romance, heartwarming, fiction and thrilling. The Seven Rings was so very well written by Nora Roberts.   It was a great read.

Reviewed by Barb

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