Once Upon a Wish by Danyelle Ferguson

Synopsis:

Be careful what you wish for...
Delphine Baudry wished to be a best-selling author, but now instead of celebrating and jumping into her next novel, she's frozen with fear. What if she turns out to be a one-hit-wonder? What if all her new fans hate the next book? To top it all off, she can't even discuss the situation with her favorite brainstorming partner, her mother, who is losing her memory to Alzheimer's. Taking a cue from some teens tossing Euros into a fountain, Delphine gives into some whimsy and wishes for her next book plot.
Jean-Paul Chasseriau wished to start an online marketing company in La Rochelle. Now the real work begins. Feeling pressure to live up to his father's name in traditional marketing, Jean-Paul has a million ideas but no clients. When he finds a funky old Franc lodged between cobblestones near a fountain,  there was only one thing to do. Make a Wish!
When their coins collide, Delphine and Jean-Paul's wishes become intertwined, changing the course of their futures, and teaching them that wishes are sometimes fulfilled in unexpected ways.

Review:

A sweet love story set in France *sigh* ... I love France and have been to many different cities but I haven't been to La Rochelle where this sweet read took place. It sounds like a great place to fall in love. This was the third book in the fun, clean, sweet romance series... Destined For Love. I enjoyed the story line of this book... Having two people meet because their wishing coins collided as they made their wishes at the fountain, was a fun and very creative idea. They were both very busy with their careers but I loved how caring and kind Jean-Paul was. There was some great chemistry between the two characters. This was the first time I have read a book by this author and I look forward to reading more by her. I am also loving traveling through Europe with this series!

Stars: 4.5

Pianos & Promises by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

From Best Selling and Award Winning Author, Jennifer Peel, comes a three-story collection of contemporary romances. Set in Nashville, the city of Music, Pianos and Promises follows the interwoven lives of three different couples.
-Christopher & Jaime
-Beck & Call
-Cole & Jillian

Review:

I really enjoyed all three of these stories. They were all so different and swoon worthy in their own ways. I enjoy the characters and their chemistry. I felt like they seemed very real. They can be stand alone novella's but were interwoven together. I love the theme of music used throughout the novella's. If I had to pick a favorite it would be Cole & Jillian. You can find my review of each novella right here on my blog.

Stars: 4.5

Cole & Jillian by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

Can a few hours really change your life?
Jillian Jones knows a thing or two about the country music scene, and she wants no part of it after divorcing her country singer ex-husband. But as fate would have it, she's seated next to country legend Cole Pendleton on a red-eye flight home to Nashville from Las Vegas. Between her emotional state, her fear of flying, and maybe a little vodka, she finds herself taking comfort in Cole's arms and lips during their four-hour flight.
Cole Pendleton's life changes the night he wakes up to his beautiful seatmate, Jillian. He doesn't know what it is about her, but he's drawn to her like no one before. As the night wears on he's determined to do whatever it takes to get to know her better. He finds himself promising her he'll come looking for her once they're both ready to move forward with a relationship. But he has two problems, his profession and his past.
Jillian finds herself wanting to believe him, but can she trust his midnight promises? Or will the piano man be like her ex-husband and let his promises fade away in the light of day?

Review:

I am a country girl at heart! Give me a handsome cowboy that can sing and I go weak in the knees. I loved this book. Cole meets Jillian on a flight back to Nashville and the sparks fly! He was there for Jillian from day one when she was scared to death of flying and to top off the flight they shared a steamy kiss. Jillian didn't want to get caught up in the music world again... she's been there done that and was left with a broken heart after many years. Cole has been through some rough times and is getting his life back on track but he can't keep thoughts of Jillian out of his head. The chemistry between these two was amazing and you wanted to keep turning those pages to see what would happen next. You are cheering for the cowboy the whole way but feel bad for Jillian and her conflicting emotions. It is not squeaky clean but it is a clean romance novella. Jennifer Peel is becoming one of my favorite authors. I was listening to the radio and the song What If's by Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina came on and it made me think of Cole and Jillian! https://youtu.be/fM8V1XOI-14 :)

Stars: 5

Meet Me At Sunrise by Lucinda Whitney

Synopsis:

Finding love in eight days was not on the itinerary...
Between a bad breakup and a rocky relationship with her overbearing father, twenty-three-year-old Vanessa Clark has a history of being disappointed by the men in her life. So when her long-lost grandfather reenters the scene and persuades her to tour northern Portugal on one of his cruise ships, Vanessa boards the vessel looking for answers about her estranged family, not looking for love.
Captain Matias Romano has enough to worry about without having to babysit his boss's spoiled American granddaughter, no matter how good-looking she is. First the issue with the refrigerators, and now the ship's computers and malfunctioning-he'll be relieved when this trip is over and he can get back to business as usual.
But as Matias plays tour guide on Vanessa's excursions and they work together to investigate a series of suspicious accidents aboard, they both realize there's more to the other than first impressions. Can Vanessa work through her complicated past to make room for Matias in her future, or will they pass like ships in the night?

Review:

This is the second book in the Destined For Love Series and I am loving these books! This was set in Portugal and I would love to go back someday and visit the places in this book. Romance, Cruise Ship, and Portugal... it was pretty Dreamy! I liked this book a lot not only was it full of amazing chemistry between the 2 main characters but it was suspenseful as well. Matias is the Captain of a river cruise ship that travels in Portugal to some beautiful places. He's been the Captain for years and the owner of the company sent his granddaughter Vanessa on this trip so she could experience the amazing river cruise. The two meet and first impressions weren't so great. As the story goes on and they get to know each other they don't think they should get involved for various reasons but they couldn't deny the connection they felt. While on the 8 day cruise many things are happening on the cruise that are very unusual to Matias and he can't figure out what is going on. He feels like he is being sabotaged.  I loved their sweet romance, loved the storyline, loved that they were on a cruise ship and loved Portugal!
This book is not only in the Destined For Love series but Lucinda Whitney is also writing a Romano Family series and this is the second book. I am excited to read more in this series and hope that we will hear more of Matias and Vanessa's story and the suspects on the ship.

Stars: 4.5

Desperately Seeking Mr. Right by Sally Johnson

Synopsis:

Phoebe wasn't looking for love in London. In fact, she had just gotten off a Reality Love TV show that didn't end well. A simple baggage mix up introduces Phoebe to Bryan, and suddenly love seems like a possibility. But when the reality of the TV show catches up to her. Phoebe can't help but wonder if she will ever meet Mr. Right.

Review:

I am so excited for this new Destined For Love Series and I love that the books all take place in Europe. I love Europe and I can't wait to see where they visit. I have been receiving advanced copies of the books and they are so fun. This book was a great way to start a new series. You get to vacation with Phoebe in London, where she is going to get away from a bad situation. When she gets there her bag gets switched with someone else's bag and her fun filled vacation begins. There are little twists in the book that keep you wanting to read. The book focuses on Phoebe and Bryan but I loved all the fun things that helped you to know they were in England. From wrong side of the road driving, to red photo booths, crumpets, & the London Eye to name a few. It was a quick, clean read with some sweet kisses. I look forward to the next books in the series!

Stars: 4.5

Between the Reins by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Twelve years ago, Owen Carr left Gold Valley and his long-time girlfriend, in favor of a country music career in Nashville. With one platinum album and a number one hit single under his belt, he returned after things went wrong with his manager and his record label. When he suddenly becomes a father to his eight-year-old niece, he's in way over his head.

He needs a nanny to care for Marie so he can keep up with the demands of his busy job at Silver Creek-and Natalie Ringold is a godsend. She can cook, she cleans, Marie loves her- and she just so happens to be the long-time girlfriend that Owen hasn't made amends with. Yet.

Married and divorced, Natalie teaches ballet at the dance studio in Gold Valley, but she never auditioned for the professional company the way she dreamed of doing. With Owen back, she realizes all the opportunities she missed out on when he left all those years ago- including a future with him.Can they mend broken bridges in order to have a second chance at love?

Review:

Today is release day for this awesome book! I haven't read too many of Liz's books yet but this is my favorite of hers so far. This is the 4th book in the Gold Valley series and the first one I've read. I did not feel lost or confused with characters so it is definitely a stand alone book too. This is one of those kinds of books that leaves you wanting to be a better person and not take for granted those around you that love you and that you love more. This was a book about friendship, forgiveness, faith, love and possible second chances. Owen and Natalie haven't seen each other in years and both had been through a lot. Their paths cross and they pretty much pick up where they left off 12 years ago but continue to reflect on the past. These two both have very big hearts and learned to put the past behind them and move forward with faith and love for those around them. I loved the chemistry between the two and I also enjoyed the realness of the characters. Liz is a talented author and this was another great read!

Stars: 5

One Last Summer by Jo Noelle

Synopsis: 

Jenna Brennan doesn't believe in love. She doesn't believe in marriage, and she's learned to only count on herself. At her Uncle Walter's insistence, and a little emotional blackmail, she returns to Misty Harbor Cottages to help him for one last summer in a place that's really the only home she's ever known.

Cole Zamora has worked at Misty Harbor for more than half of his twenty-three years, and imagined someday owning the place. He met Jenna when they were ten-years-old, and his young heart fell hard for her, relishing every summer she came back. That is, until two years ago, when she broke his heart and never returned.

Uncle Walter proposes a challenge between the two, with the winner becoming the new owner of Misty Harbor. Now, there's a real chance Cole could lose his heart and his home. Jenna isn't sure which worries her more-a summer of rivalry or romance?

Review:

Misty Harbors Cottages is where Jenna heads to each summer to work. Her first summer there she meets Cole and they become best friends. They are excited to see each other each year. They both had tough childhoods and needed each other to lean on. It was a cute, clean story and their friendship was very natural. They like to compete with each other and have fun. They are competing with each other to see who will own the Cottages after the summer. The ending is cute and leaves you smiling. It was a quick read about friendship that is on its way to becoming a romantic relationship. There was a couple times I had to reread a part to understand who was talking but I really liked this book. This was a new author to me and I'm excited to read more of their books.

Stars: 4