Love in the Air from the Big City to Small Town Places

Lingering holiday vibes roll into the Valentine's Day weekend love fest. 

[3 books face-up from left to right, then down: One Big Happy Family, A Novel Christmas, Sleeping with the Frenemy; all arranged against a backdrop of hearts gift wrap] 

A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane' 

contemporary romance 

Black Odyssey Media, September 2024 

Writer's block has romance author Saira Wright feeling bah-humbug when her publisher commands her to write a holiday romance. Enter volunteer firefighter Dorian Black, new neighbor and landlord, and Christmas magic ignites while addressing grief and healthy, joyous ways of moving forward. 

Sleeping with the Frenemy (Vega Family #3) by Natalie Cana 

contemporary romance 

Mira, October 2024 

In this adversaries-with-previous-benefits second chance love story Sofia and Leo get unsolicited help from charming meddlesome senior citizens, a fur baby, circumstances beyond their control, and chemistry that smokes off the pages/screens/speakers. 

One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery 

contemporary romance/women's fiction 

Canary Street Press, October 2024 

Secrets, grudges, insecurities... Julie Parker, her secret lover Heath, his rambunctious kids, and the rest of her family face all of those things and more challenges during what was supposed to be a relaxing Christmas getaway. Only there's no escaping oneself. Family mayhem, tenderness, hard truths, and laughs battle for dominance. 

At the top of this week's reading selection... You had me at "Blair Underwood" even without his picture, a much appreciated bonus. 

[a bookstack of 8 books from top to bottom: Casanegra, Let the Games Begin, Designs on You, Dead Beside the Thames, Accidentally Amy, Into the Woods, Power of Persuasion, Remember When]  

Happy reading & creating (which often includes resting & reflecting)!