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Cover art for the novel Back Where We Belong by Jo Bartlett

“Back Where We Belong” by Jo Bartlett

4 out of 5 stars.Jo Bartlett has a way of writing that is relaxing but filled with profound emotions and ideas. “Back Where We Belong” is no exception. Something that is different about this novel versus the others I’ve read by her is that while romance is a theme, the story is much more about, sisterly bonds, betrayal and forgiveness. The characters were reliable to an extent. As an older sister, I understand the betrayal that Bex felt after what her sister did. But, I can’t imagine holding onto the anger like she does and what it cost her. I did have a general feeling of the direction the story was going to take and eventually end up but the details along the way were different than what I expected. The emotions each sister was experiencing was much more of the focus than the possible romantic one. But, it was also frustrating at times because I wanted things to move forward more quickly. But the way it’s written is likely more realistic. All in all, I enjoyed this one just like I’ve enjoyed all of her novels.

“Together Again at Cornish Country Hospital” by jo bartlett

4 out 5 stars. “Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital” by Jo Bartlett is all about second chances. Whether it’s a second chance at love, improving one’s life by accepting that they might need help, and honoring the ever changing experience that is life. It’s also about loving yourself despite what others might say and think about you. I really like this series and this is a great addition. 

“Worst in Show” by Anna E. Collins

3.5 out of 5 stars. “Worst in Show” by Anna E. Collins is a rivals to lovers / slow burn story with the added bonus of lots of doggy hijinks. While it did take a bit for me to get into the story I was eventually drawn in. I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Cora and Leo evolved. I could relate to qualities of both characters. I also liked the quirky group of dogs that play a big role in moving the story forward. In terms of the actual writing, in general I thought it was fine. There were a few instances of spice that I wasn’t expecting and was a little off-putting. I felt like it would go from a PG rating to PG-13 type rating without any warning. The spice wasn’t even that intense; I just didn’t expect it. Overall, I think this would be a good read for dog loving readers who want a story of rivals turned lovers.

Cover art for the novel "The Christmas Cookie Wars"

“The Christmas Cookie Wars” by Eliza Evans

5 out of 5 stars. I really liked “The Christmas Cookie Wars” by Eliza Evans. It is a story that touches on grief, acceptance, second chances and the ever moving forward thing called life. A sweet, low spice romance set in a small town during the Christmas season that will make you want to indulge in cookies and all sorts of holiday traditions.

Cover art for the novel "Like Cats & Dogs" by Lizzie Shane

“Like Cats & Dogs” by Lizzie Shane

5 stars. “Like Cats & Dogs” is a great addition to the Pine Hollow series. Readers finally get to learn more about the feud between Mac and Magda that is hinted at in the other books. While reading I thought I foresaw a plot twist but the story played out differently. It was in a good way though! This is a perfect book for fans of the Pine Hollow series, those who love a good an enemies to lovers trope, and of course baking.

Cover of the novel One Moment by Becky Hunter

“One Moment” by Becky Hunter

5/5 out of stars. .stk-620844b{padding-bottom:12px !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}I really enjoyed “One Moment” by Becky Hunter. The characters, the storyline, underlying message- all of it. The author managed to combine numerous heavy topics (grief, chronic illness, relationship challenges etc.) into a novel that was fun to read. I became invested in the characters and was overall pleased with the ending. I look forward to reading more by this author!