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The Three Date Rule A contemporary romance with a twist. Wealthy property entrepreneur, Ryan Jensen, has a chance meeting with single mum, Kate Morgan, only to experience a premonition of their future together as a married couple. It was certainly a unique twist on the meet-cute and was thoroughly enjoyable. Ryan has a past that has led to trust issues, as well as anxiety/panic attacks around certain situations. He takes his privacy very seriously and has never found anyone h

The Problem with Perfect Crooked Cat Books Another enthralling and beautifully written book by author Megan Mayfair. I was lucky enough to get to beta read this novel, and boy did it have me hooked. I didn’t immediately warm to Marigold in Tangled Vines, but a few chapters into her story, Problem with Perfect, and I loved her (and not just due to her fashion sense). Marigold Doyle’s life is turned upside down when her husband unexpectedly passes. Missing major details at work

Falling for Miss Write This is the second book in the Bachelor Down Under Series which follows the story of Felix, the brother of the hero in Book 1. Not having read the first book, I still found this easy to follow. Project Manager Felix Randall has a questionable past and has made a lot of mistakes leading him to this point in his life. He has a loving family, and deeply in love parents. He’s reached a point in his life where he wants to re-build his image and find someone

Forbidden to Want Harlequin Dare Mia Abbot is a strong, sexy New Zealander, newly arrived in London to complete a promotional film for the Faulkner group. Emotionally scarred when it comes to love, she’s never entertained the idea of a lasting relationship, or any relationship for that matter. Her life is all about freedom, and on her terms. Billionaire Kit Faulkner is barely living, recovering from the loss of his wife. He does the bare minimum to cope at work, with his two

The Shape of Us by Lisa Ireland Macmillan Australia This is a beautiful story about four diverse and very different women who meet and become friends through an online weight loss forum. Mezz is a Dr., who set aside youthful dreams of travelling and healing the world when she met her husband. Three kids later, she feels like she’s failing at being a mother, wife and is a second-rate doctor. She’s overweight, and tired of how she looks, and worried her husband will stray. Kat

Tumble by Clare Griffin This book took me back in time! Back to my high school days, a different mindset and a seriously fun ride. I’ll admit it’s been a while since I’ve read YA (ok, a long while, but let’s not get bogged down on details relating to my age) and I’d forgotten how good they are. I had moments of thinking like a parent and wondering at some of the heroine’s antics but once I threw that hat off and just enjoyed the ride; I have to say this was a brilliant read.