Perfect, To Me by: Colleen Young

Perfect, To Me (Strong Family #1)
Author: Colleen Young
Published: April 2024
Publisher: Colleen Young
Format: ARC e-Book
Pages: 242
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
In the hallways of a new school, Olive is a ghost of her own making—haunted by a harrowing past and aching for a future that seems just out of reach. But in the midst of her turmoil, Hawthorn Strong enters her life like a breath of fresh air, his mysterious allure setting her heart ablaze.

As Olive treads the turbulent waters of friendship and love, she finds an unexpected anchor in Willow, Hawthorn’s spirited younger sister, and the Strong family, whose unconditional love and support become the sanctuary she never knew she needed. However, as Olive and Hawthorn's connection deepens, the weight of her secrets threatens to tear them apart, challenging the very foundation of their fledgling relationship.

With each twist and turn, Olive's journey unfolds, revealing the depths of her resilience and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.

From heartrending confessions to moments of undeniable connection, Olive discovers that love is a force that knows no bounds, and true strength lies in embracing the scars of the past and venturing fearlessly into the future.

In this mesmerizing tale of love, redemption, and self-discovery, Olive learns that the greatest journey of all is the one that leads her back to herself. With the unwavering love of her found family by her side, she dares to envision a brighter tomorrow, where secrets are no longer shackles but the keys to unlocking the boundless possibilities of the heart.

Where We Promise by: Ashley Muñoz

Where We Promise (Stone Riders MC #3)
Author: Ashley Muñoz
Published: April 2024
Publisher: Ashley Muñoz
Format: ARC E-Book
Pages: 302
Rating: 5/5
Summary:

In a tangled mess of betrayal and chaos, I was moved almost overnight onto rival territory under the protection of the one man I never wanted to be a burden to.

Jameson King.

In order to keep me safe, he handed me a ring and told me I’d become his wife. It’s a marriage made of convenience, but there’s a thread of truth neither of us want to examine. The past we’re ignoring, the almost we could have had if our lives were different.

If I hadn’t chosen wrong.

I keep trying to convince myself it doesn’t matter, not when we hold hands, or sleep in the same bed. Because Jameson has always held me at arms length, and my ex is coming for me…we’re just biding our time before this all comes to a messy end.

This is where we promise to hold, to honor and cherish…but what are vows made from lies?

Jameson will stay long enough to ensure I’m safe, and then he’ll let me go, just like he always did before.

Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws

Nine Month Contract (Mountain Men Matchmaker #1)
Author: Amy Daws
Published: April 2024
Publisher: Amy Daws
Format: BETA/eBook
Pages: 358
Rating: 5/5
Summary:

Help Wanted: Grumpy Mountain Man seeks baby momma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting in the form of communication and nosey brotherly neighbors. Rustic mountain range housing available upon request.

I wanted to pummel my irritating brothers when they posted their own version of a wanted ad to help me with my life.

But I can’t fault the results once the right woman lands on my lap.
Becoming a single father is not a decision I made lightly. In fact, it’s the biggest decision of my entire life.

Which is why when I interview Trista, I know she’s perfect.

She’s wild, she’s opinionated, she wears cowboy boots. Even my pet goat loves her…

She’s the exact type of person I was holding out for.

And to my great horror, I realize on our first night of attempting this baby making dance…when the lights are low, the cheap wine is flowing, and the home insemination supplies are laid out on the kitchen counter…

I want to do a lot more than just make her my surrogate.

I want to make her mine.