Posts Tagged ‘Small Town’
A Brewed Awakening | Rom-Com in a Small Town
A Brewed Awakening is another clean rom-com for adults, with small-town rivalries turning into forever love. Main Themes Daphne loves tea and pink, while Finn loves hearty pub food and rock music. They are both trying to grow their business and also trying very hard not to fall in love. The main trope of A…
Read MoreHandle with Care | Finding Hope in a Hostage Situation
This is probably going to be my favorite book of 2026! Marybeth Mayhew Whalen put together an absolute masterclass on how to perfectly blend a whimsical writing style, loveable characters from all generations, and tense action sequences without losing sight of the humanity of each person involved. This was by far the best quality and…
Read MoreMore Than Friends | A Classic, Hallmark-Style Summer Romance
More Than Friends by Denise Hunter is set to be one of the best-selling contemporary romance novels of the summer and a new favorite for those who enjoy low-spice, Hallmark-style love stories. Main Themes This was a true romance novel, with the main attraction being cute muscles and hunky kisses . . . I mean,…
Read MoreNot What We Pictured Author Q&A with Becca Kinzer
Becca Kinzer lives in Springfield, Illinois, where she works as a critical care nurse. When she’s not busy taking care of sick patients or using up all the storage on her phone with pictures of her dog, she enjoys making up lighthearted stories with serious laughs. She is the author of multiple titles including Dear Henry,…
Read MoreMore Than Friends Author Q&A with Denise Hunter
Denise Hunter is the internationally-published bestselling author of more than forty novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 Club and been featured in Southern Living and Woman’s World. Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy…
Read MoreHarbor Pointe | Hope Harbor Lives Up To Its Name Once Again
Irene Hannon is back with another fan-favorite Hope Harbor novel, this time featuring a big city ballerina, a small-town lumber mill worker, and the sparks that are dancing between them. Main Themes In Harbor Pointe, Devyn is called back to Hope Harbor after her sister falls and ends up in a coma. Devyn stays because…
Read MoreSouth of Somewhere | Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Life
South of Somewhere is a deep, thought-provoking novel by T.I. Lowe that discusses sensitive topics such as addiction, recovery, and dysfunctional families. It is a masterfully written story about a recovering alcoholic and the challenges she faces as she tries to heal and get her life back together. Main Themes Junie is fresh out of…
Read MoreMy Beloved Book Review
What a sweet and nostalgic Christmas story from Jan Karon! Admittedly, this was my first novel with these dearly loved characters, but it was so easy to see why they have been treasured by so many readers. Real and authentic is the only way of life around Mitford, which is a truly delightful small town.…
Read More‘When the Road Comes Around’ Book Review
Katie Powner’s When the Road Comes Around describes the unshakable bonds of family, with unique perspectives into the minds of mothers, sons, and those with special needs. This heartwarming tale is a must-have for every bookshelf! I absolutely loved Powner’s ability to take the outcasts of society and make them the stars of this novel.…
Read MoreContemporary Q&A: Katie Powner (When the Road Comes Around)
Katie Powner is an award-winning author who lives in Montana, where cows still outnumber people. She writes contemporary fiction about redemption, relationships, and finding the dirt road home. Katie is a mom to the third power (biological, adoptive, and foster) who believes every child deserves a loving family. Visit www.katiepowner.com. In this novel that hits…
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