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BOOK REVIEWS: Review of Courting the Duchess by Kelsey Swanson

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  Courting the Duchess by Kelsey Swanson is a historical fiction book about a duke, Sterling, and duchess, Alaina. The young duke is head over heels with the young girl Alaina and decides to marry her, only to abandon her on their wedding night. Alaina could not understand why her new husband could claim to love her and then hurt her like this, and so she was devastated for the next 8 years, because that's when the duke finally showed up. Unfortunately, he soon finds out that Alain is no longer the same wife he married since the hurt of the abandonment had changed her a great deal. And she has also adapted to her new life without the duke in her life. And now he is determined to win her over a second time. Will Alaina go back to being the duchess he married? Will this marriage survive? Let's find out in this book, Courting the Duchess, by Kelsey Swanson. One of my favorite aspects of this book is how distant the two main characters are; it has heightened the suspense and added ...

BOOK REVIEWS: Review of Long Story Short by Victoria Walters

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  Long Story Short by Victoria Walters is a romance novel based on a book industry setting. The author gives an intriguing story of Freya Harrison, a young lady in her twenties who works as an assistant agent. She's very ambitious, and her dream is to become a successful agent herself. According to her, that possibility will happen if her strict boss trains her. Her opportunity for that promotion comes when their client Jake Richards gets into trouble that threatens to end his career. Freya is appointed as the one to save it, with a promise of a promotion if she succeeds. They have to take a trip and work together for several days, but there's a problem: this particular client has an attitude, and he intimidates her. On the trip, things go from bad to worse, and they find themselves spending more time together, both professionally and nonprofessionally. To find out what the future holds for them both in their personal and professional lives, read this book, Long Story Short, by...

BOOK REVIEWS: Review of Too Hot to Handle by Portia MacIntosh

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In Too Hot to Handle by Portia MacIntosh Molly's Best friend is about to be engaged, but she's not aware since it's supposed to be a surprise. She ruins the surprise by finding out, but all goes well, and now there's a wedding happening. Unfortunately, Molly's life is not going as well as her friend's, since that is the same day her boyfriend decides to break up with her. But the wedding preparations for her friend go on. The wedding is to take place in Spain, so the bridesmaids are excited to take a girls-only vacation. The rude shock happens when they discover that the villa they had booked has other occupants. Men who are also preparing for a wedding on the same weekend, so they have to cohabit together, but there's a problem: these men are not only rough, but they're also very unkind. In order to decide which team will remain in the villa during the second week, there has to be a fair competition, which makes the vacation very unpleasant. But by and ...

BOOK REVIEWS: Review of A Lady's Guide to London by Faye Delacour,

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In A Lady's Guide to London by Faye Delacour, Della Danby, a wealthy heiress, is living a rather careless life. She and Jane, her best friend and business partner, are running a ladies gambling business that is not acceptable in society, but they are willing to risk their reputation. Viscount Lyman Ashton is a man living in regret since gambling ruined his life as well as his marriage, leaving him penniless. The only thing that keeps him going is being an author of London's guidebooks. He meets Della when she decides to promote their business through his guidebook, but Lyman refuses to include it, so she decides to write her own. But she needs his support and guidance, and he needs the money, so they have to work together. As they work on her guide, they discover that they are getting closer than they are supposed to, and if they decide to pursue their feelings, there's just too much to lose. To find out what the future holds for them, find out more in this book, A Lady...

BOOK REVIEWS: Review of Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen

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  Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen i s a story about identical twins who have different personalities. one responsible, namely Bea, and the other irresponsible, whose name is Dee. Dee is about to lose yet another job, and Bea decides to step in to help. That's where she meets Jonah, a very strict but handsome boss, who is undergoing his own personal problems and is also under pressure to make this hotel business work. Bea, unlike Dee, is very good at her job, and now she also feels attached not only to the job but also to her boss, and the feeling is mutual since her boss is starting to feel the same. But then Bea knows that that is a mistake she's not ready to make, although the feelings within her are stronger than her reasoning. To find out what will happen in the end, read this book Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen. I like characters in the book; they seem easy to relate with. The author's writing style is also very good; it is simple and direct. Additionally,...

BOOK REVIEWS: Review of Not Mine to Take by Kate Campfield

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  In  Not Mine to Take by Kate Campfield, Rory is not having the best of days at her place of work, but what she doesn't know is that things are going to get from bad to worse. Not only is she getting dumped by yet another boyfriend, but her job is no more. She thinks that maybe fate is punishing her for breaking her high school boyfriend's heart, whom she has been avoiding for the past 10 years. The high school reunion is coming soon, and now that she needs a break from everything, she decides to attend and face her past. Nate has never recovered from that high school breakup and hopes that one day Rory will reconsider her decision. Then the chance he has been waiting for appears, and he decides to take it, but no one knows what the future holds for the two of them. To find out, get a copy of this book, Not Mine to Take, by Kate Campfield. I like the way the author describes the unspoken thoughts of the characters in the book; it makes the book very intriguing. I also like th...

BOOK REVIEWS: Review of The Marriage Pact by Kathleen Fuller

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  The Marriage Pact by Kathleen Fuller is a book based on the Amish way of life. Daisy believes she is in love with Maynard, to the point of obsession. Maynard, on the other hand, seems bored and sometimes irritated by her, but she is determined to make this relationship work no matter what, for she believes that it's God's will for them to get married. Her parents have spotted their daughter's problem, and they know that they have to do something for the well-being of their daughter, so they decide to send her away to her aunt's home. And that is where she met Perry, young man who has decided to stay single for the rest of  his life. But his mother is determined to find him a wife. They have several encounters, and none of them see any future between them, other than friendship. To know what becomes of this friendship, read this book, The Marriage Pact, by Kathleen Fuller. I like the simple but sweet story that the author has put together. The story may not be steamy, ...