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When baker Penelope Quinn steps in to help her brother’s family through a medical crisis, she’s forced into close proximity with charming Air Force fighter pilot Eli Price.

Penelope has one iron-clad dating rule—she does not date airmen. Months ago, she relaxed her rule with Eli and immediately lived to regret it. After a long deployment, he’s now back in Misty River and, to her dismay, she finds him just as tempting as always.

Eli’s spent months thinking about funny, feisty, creative Penelope. He once leveraged his focus and drive to become a pilot, his childhood dream. Now he’s …

Starfish Pier by Irene Hannon (with giveaway)

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A year ago, ex-Delta Force operator Steven Roark left the rigors of combat behind to run fishing charters in Hope Harbor, decompress, and talk some sense into his kid brother. Business is good–but making peace with his past is more challenging than he expected.

First-grade teacher Holly Miller leads a quiet, low-profile existence–until she’s recruited to advocate for a cause that’s dear to her heart. When she solicits Steven’s assistance, sparks fly–especially after they find themselves on opposite sides of an issue that disrupts their placid seaside community.

As these two seemingly incompatible souls search for common ground, might …

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Enjoyed but rarely talk about

How does Tuesday keep coming around so quickly?! Maybe because it’s already Wednesday here in my neck of the woods! Regardless, welcome to my Top Ten Tuesday post, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. The topic was another excuse to scour my shelves for oldies but goodies. I rarely talk about these books – although I have mentioned some of these before – because they were all published in at least twenty years ago (these were all published in either the 90s or the year 2000)! That boggles my mind a little. The mix of genres in this list …

A Latte Difficulty (Book 3, The CaFUNated Mysteries) by Angela Ruth Strong

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Can two baristas track down a gunman after the espresso shot heard ‘round the world?

When Marissa witnesses an attempted murder during the 4th of July parade, it starts a battle for her independence. She is forced to hide out in a safehouse, leaving her co-owner, Tandy, to run their coffee shop, track down the criminal, and, worse, plan Marissa’s wedding. Thankfully Tandy has help, but can she really trust the P.I. in a bow tie, her new deaf barista who acts more like a bartender, or a wedding planner who’s keeping secrets?

The threat on Marissa’s future goes …

Always You by Jennifer Rodewald

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They made a pact of friendship. Love was not supposed to be part of the deal.

Lauren is desperate to escape the massive shadow of her father’s and sister’s political careers.

Matt is running from the biggest disappointment of his life.

After a messy meeting in a snowbound airport, they launch a new friendship, founded on a mutual love for the Lord and an agreement of respect. They find themselves working together at the Lake Shore Resort, thankful to have each other as they each carve out a fresh start. But as the winter season wears on, and through …

Bookchat with T.I. Lowe (with giveaway)

My book club had the pleasure of “meeting” the lovely T.I. Lowe last year when we discussed her novel, Lulu’s Cafe, so I’m thrilled to be featuring Tonya today, celebrating the release of the first book in her new Carolina Cost series, Beach Haven. I’m excited to read this series as I know Tonya’s writing is authentic, warm, and romantic, and a coastal foray is just what we need right now as we hang around home! Please enjoy this bookchat as Tonya shares about Opal and Lincoln, how Opal’s shop came about its name, and the beauty of …