A haunted inn, a first crush, and a second chance for love with “help” from the resident ghost… Order Here The forlorn spirit of Samuel, an 18th-century plantation owner, reaches out to Bethany, a love-wary guest in his house (now a B&B), for help in figuring out what happened between him and the love of … More Ghosted
By Carley Fortune. I couldn’t put this book down, and wanted more when it ended. Alice, a burned-out photographer, retreats to Barry’s Bay after her beloved Nan breaks her hip. It’s the same lakeside town where, years ago, a single summer and one photo of a boy in a yellow speedboat changed her life. That … More One Golden Summer
By Sophie Cousens. This witty, heartwarming dive into post-divorce dating is a delightful blend of comedy and emotional resonance. Cousens doesn’t just deliver a love story—she offers a portrait of a woman rediscovering herself, with all the messiness and magic that entails. Anna Appleby, a recently divorced columnist and mother of two, is determined to … More Is She Really Going Out With Him?
By Susan Dalessandro. I love this book! It’s sweet and uplifting and I couldn’t put it down. Susan Dalessandro does a superb job of capturing Gabby’s angst as she navigates the issues that come with being a teenage girl in high school—body image, first love, best friends, mean girls, achieving success, and dealing with failure. … More A Whisper in the Trees
I hadn’t learned my lesson from last year.
“I forgot about Valentine’s Day,” I confided to my best friend Alex.
We were waiting at the Metro Center for the blue line train that would take us to Capitol Hill. He shook his head and raised his eyebrows, wondering what was wrong with me. … More Saving Valentine’s Day
By Sarah Adams. After a blind date gone wrong, Annie Walker can’t help but wonder if romance is even an option for her. She runs the local florist shop in Rome, Kentucky, and is known for her wholesome approach to life—which she interprets as boring. She decides it’s time to up her dating game and … More Practice Makes Perfect
By Sarah Adams. Rome, Kentucky: Amelia’s car breaks down in front of his house and she needs assistance. Noah tries to be hospitable, but it’s not in his nature. She needs a place to stay (the town’s inn is full), and he (reluctantly) offers her lodging in his guest bedroom. She’s an international rock star, … More When In Rome
The painting, ink and watercolor on handmade Japanese paper, spoke to me. Two women, cheek to cheek, share a tender moment. Bold strokes of black ink outline their faces while hues of blue, red, and orange wash over the surface of the canvas, blurring boundaries as one color evanesces into another. The old clock on … More Final Kiss
By Carley Fortune. This second-chance romance is heartwarming, with a touch of heartbreak, a touch of joy, a secret that brings a hefty dose of regret, and a very satisfying ending. Percy Fraser’s world is shaken when she receives a phone call from Charlie Florek telling her his mother passed away. She hadn’t seen them, … More Every Summer After
By Lynn Painter. Once again, Lynn Painter brings us another rom-com that delivers. Betting on You is a sweet, funny, enemies-to-friends romance that takes the characters from scowls to smiles—and a bit more. Charlie and Bailey are coworkers. Despite a shared rocky history that started on an airplane trip years ago, they manage to get … More Betting on You
