A Return For Ren (Blossoms Book 4) by Natalie Ann

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This story in its own way is heartbreaking. A young man returns home to help his mom sell the family business after his father passes away. He returns home to see if the woman he threw away will give him a second chance. The story works through Ren's grief and Zara's heartbreak, but doesn't really touch the depth of Ren's anger, grief and regret that he would have had. The characters are wonderful and the story gives a view of what happens when we let go of the past and forgive. It brings a much brighter future.
 

Believe In Me (Paradise Place Book 7) by Natalie Ann

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This story is about a woman with trust issues and a man who is an overachiever who has to make certain changes to his lifestyle. In order for Caden to make his first real relationship work, he is going to have to open up to Sarah. Sarah is going to have to learn to trust Caden. These two have chemistry and their personalities mesh well together. The story is fun and their families are over the top in meddling. It's the constant butting of heads that makes this story a little difficult, because they are constantly taking words out of context.

 

Rhapsody and Rebellion (Once Upon A Widow Book 3) by Aubrey Wynne

Rating" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is an enchanting story of a legacy found and new love. It has the action and the adventure of the Highlands, and the sedateness of the English countryside. Alisabeth finds love after her husband was brutally murdered during a political rally to a cousin who was born south of the border. The Earl of Stenford goes to the Highlands at his mother's request and falls for the beautiful widow, Alisabeth. There is an intrigue that causes Alisabeth to have to leave the Highlands. It's a heartwarming story doing political unrest that made me smile.
 

Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a strange tale of fae, magic and curses. It's set in the regency times, but it is more whimsical and light-hearted than most Beauty and Beast tales. Our grumpy and rude beast is a Lord of the Realm who has been cursed by a fairy queen. Three sisters come to take care of the Beast's house, gardens and library. It is Rose the sister taking care of the garden who has the key to the curse. I laughed and smiled as these sisters took over the Beast's estate. It's true love can conquer magic.

If I Can't Have You (The Thorntons Book 3) by Iris Morland

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a modern day beauty and the beast, except the beauty and beast is Mark Thornton. Abby is a nurse at the local hospital whose mom sets her up on disastrous blind dates. She's got an ex trying to get her back and Mark has so many walls that Abby decides she can't climb. These two embark on a physical relationship because of those walls. It takes Mark to realize he loves her to bring his own walls down. The only thing about this story is what happened to Derek? The author never says. It's a good story with an exciting climax. Unfortunately, the epilogue falls short because Derek is never mentioned after the climax.
 

A Song of Secrets : A Spirited Spinsters Sweet Regency Romance Novel by Robyn Chalmers

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

La Luminosa is a star opera singer, but Sarah is a woman who needs a marriage to secure her secrets. The good vicar is trying to protect his brother from the siren, but when he is trapped in the snow in a cottage as all of Sarah's secrets come out. This story is heartfelt and makes me sad for our opera singer. She doesn't even know the truth of what is taking place, including the good vicar's three holy terrors. It's a story that makes you think that God has a sense of humor, and He truly cares about the worst of us. He brings a Vicar who has lost his wife with three small children together with an opera singer who has fallen from grace, and disgraced her family. The kicker is how God rights the wrong done to Sarah and the miscarriage of justice her family has purported.

The Earl of Sunderland: Wicked Earls' Club (Once Upon A Widow Book 1) by Aubrey Wynne

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Earl of Sunderland is a twin, the second twin. After turning in his commission when his brother dies. Christopher returns home to take over the earldom. He has to wait for his brother's wife to give birth, and meets Lady Grace. She is a welcome distraction between waiting to see if he is the new Earl or he can return to service. The characters are wonderful and there is enough gentry to drive our hero and heroine to distraction. It' a good love story, with a ton of possibilities.