TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Heart Restoration (RenoVations #1) in Books
Feb 23, 2021
It combined historical fiction, a mystery, suspense + a dash of oh so sweet romance!! I think this is one of my favorite books to read this year :) I think I read the whole book in one sitting.
I loved Lisa. Her character is well developed, she is strong and shows grace, and courage when faced with interesting circumstances. Plus, I loved the vivid descriptions that Regina Rudd Merrick used to describe Lisa and Nick and their plans for the renovation; It was like I was in the house and could envision it right along with them!
The setting in the old house, combined with the mystery left me so excited to (hopefully) read Del's story next! I highly recommend this story for the great characters, interesting twists I did not see coming and for making the smiles along the way. 5 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
Stolen by Her Bear (Black Ridge Bears #1)
8.0
Rate It
Book
Saint is a bear shifter on the war path. He just wants to sleep the winter away, but his rowdy...
Paranormal Romance Shifters
Wilder (Birds of a Feather #1)
8.0
Rate It
Book
Wilder’s wonderful grandfather is dead, and so is her mother, but Grandpa Willy gives her one...
Contemporary Fantasy Romance
Sweet Water (Birds of a Feather #2)
7.0
Rate It
Book
Jiminella “Jinx” Sweetwater is a genius. She’s a scholar, an inventor, hardworking and...
Contemporary Fantasy Romance
Orderly Affair, Hearts and Health #6
5.5
Rate It
Book
A hospital orderly explores his bisexuality with an adorably geeky lab tech, but can their sparks...
male/male 5 stars romance contemporary warm and fuzzies
Mine to Keep (Bloody Desires)
9.0
Rate It
Book
Being a hitman isn’t easy, but it pays the bills. I’m in and out before my mark even knows I’m...
Contemporary MMM Romance Daddy / boy Serial Killer
Toxic B!tch
10.0
Rate It
Book
She wasn’t the girl I meant to text. But she might be the one who ruins me. I thought I was...
Dark Contemporary Romance Suspense Serial Killer
Merissa (14184 KP) rated His Forbidden Obsession in Books
Oct 9, 2025
Niko is the sweet, innocent in all of this, with a secret submissive side that comes out to play with Lorenzo. Lorenzo is the protective grump who is more than happy to show Niko just exactly what he wants and what Niko enjoys.
Add to this a not-so-nice(!!!) couple of families, plus the family that Lorenzo works for, and you have a fast-paced Mafia romance full of action and wanting what shouldn't happen.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, but I do wish I had read the other series first. Definitely recommended by me.
** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 9, 2025
ClareR (6256 KP) rated Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly in Books
Mar 16, 2025
Sol, on the other hand, just doesn’t know how to tell Addie that he really cares. In fact, I think he’s scared of rejection. Something both of them fear after difficult childhoods.
They’re both awkward, sweet young people, both scared of letting the other know how they feel. I felt as though I was reading a fairy tale, the third person narrative helping this along, and I adore a fairy tale.
I just loved how this story unfolded - something that Joanna Glen does so well - and how Sol and Addie learned to let go of their inhibitions and hold on to one another. It’s a beautiful story.
Accidentally Marrying the Professor (Accidentally Marrying)
9.0
Rate It
Book
My research trip to do list: study ruins, take notes. Try not to drool over my insanely hot...
Contemporary Fantasy Erotica Novella Romance