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Skin and Bones by Paul Doiron

My first experience with Mr, Bowditch. These are short stories and all interesting good reads. There is the feeling that Mr, Bowditch is under appreciated in his line of work and who knew being a game warden was so intense. Enjoyed these very much. A definite addition to your TBR list.

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart by Barbara Freethy

The newest twisty, turney whodunnit and there were many choices of who is the bad guy. I knew almost from the beginning part of the “nefarious” bunch, but there is a huge twist at the end, I didn’t see coming. Grab this newest release and settle in for a ride.

NEW RELEASE*THE ROOMMATE MISTAKE* BY PIPPA GRANT

 

The Roommate Mistake
Series: Copper Valley Pounders #2
Author: Pippa Grant
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Tropes: Rugby Romance/Accidental Roommates
Owner’s Daughter/Pregnant FMC/Injured Hero
Release Date: February 6, 2025
 
BLURB
 
An injured rugby star, his pregnant roommate, and one rule they can’t break: Don’t date the owner’s daughter.

It was supposed to be an easy house- and dog-sitting gig while the owner was gone for a month. But when my sportsing landlord comes home unexpectedly, injured and in need of a new arrangement, we end up as accidental roommates instead.

But if Holt Webster, the tall, thick-muscled, square-jawed, broody-eyed rugby player, had told me he played for the Copper Valley Pounders, I would’ve told him that my stepdad bought the team while I was working cruise ships overseas.

And he would’ve noped out of offering me a place to stay because the only thing worse than looking like you’re flirting with the owner’s daughter is looking like you’re hooking up with the owner’s pregnant daughter.

Yes, yes, I’m that woman—the one who accidentally got knocked up, decided to keep the baby, and had to move home because pregnancy and cruise ships aren’t a good match.

And now I’m that woman who doesn’t just look like she’s hooking up with an off-limits player. I actually am hooking up with an off-limits player. But who can blame me? He’s hot. He’s kind. And he’s spending our nights sleeping with his hand on my baby bump.

Claiming us both.

But if my dad finds out, Holt’s gone. And we’ll be…rucked.

The Roommate Mistake is a heart-tugging sports romcom featuring two people in need of new best friends, a dog with an attitude, and a very…fowl…meet-cute. It stands alone and comes complete with a found family happily ever after.
Content note: This book contains a character dealing with the loss of his brother to cancer.
 
 
GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223317555-the-roommate-mistake
 
BOOKBUB LINK: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-roommate-mistake-an-off-limits-rugby-romcom-copper-valley-pounders-rugby-book-2-by-pippa-grant
 
 
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Also available in print & audio:
 
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#1 Until It Was Love
 
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Universal: https://readerlinks.com/l/3980079

Free in Kindle Unlimited
 
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Audible: https://readerlinks.com/l/3980090
Paperback: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523626

Cold Burn by A. J. Landau


WOW! This is an excellent thriller. This story reached out and grabbed me from the very first chapter. Could not put this book down. This is my first experience with this author and am looking forward to reading more. Do not miss this one!

RELEASE DAY! The Roommate Mistake by Pippa Grant

 

RELEASE BLITZ
Title: The Roommate Mistake
Series: Copper Valley Pounders #2
Author: Pippa Grant
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Tropes: Rugby Romance/Accidental Roommates
Owner’s Daughter/Pregnant FMC/Injured Hero
Release Date: February 6, 2025
 
My Bag of Books Review Link:

BLURB

 
An injured rugby star, his pregnant roommate, and one rule they can’t break: Don’t date the owner’s daughter.

It was supposed to be an easy house- and dog-sitting gig while the owner was gone for a month. But when my sportsing landlord comes home unexpectedly, injured and in need of a new arrangement, we end up as accidental roommates instead.

But if Holt Webster, the tall, thick-muscled, square-jawed, broody-eyed rugby player, had told me he played for the Copper Valley Pounders, I would’ve told him that my stepdad bought the team while I was working cruise ships overseas.

And he would’ve noped out of offering me a place to stay because the only thing worse than looking like you’re flirting with the owner’s daughter is looking like you’re hooking up with the owner’s pregnant daughter.

Yes, yes, I’m that woman—the one who accidentally got knocked up, decided to keep the baby, and had to move home because pregnancy and cruise ships aren’t a good match.

And now I’m that woman who doesn’t just look like she’s hooking up with an off-limits player. I actually am hooking up with an off-limits player. But who can blame me? He’s hot. He’s kind. And he’s spending our nights sleeping with his hand on my baby bump.

Claiming us both.

But if my dad finds out, Holt’s gone. And we’ll be…rucked.

The Roommate Mistake is a heart-tugging sports romcom featuring two people in need of new best friends, a dog with an attitude, and a very…fowl…meet-cute. It stands alone and comes complete with a found family happily ever after.
Content note: This book contains a character dealing with the loss of his brother to cancer.
 
 
GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223317555-the-roommate-mistake
 
BOOKBUB LINK: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-roommate-mistake-an-off-limits-rugby-romcom-copper-valley-pounders-rugby-book-2-by-pippa-grant
 
 
PURCHASE LINKS
 
US: https://amzn.to/4gIvINx
UK: https://amzn.to/3DCTFqH
CA: https://amzn.to/4gOv8Ob
AU: https://amzn.to/4a2XmSV
Universal: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523628

Free in Kindle Unlimited
 
Also available in print & audio:
 
Amazon Audio: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523631
Audible: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523639
Paperback: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523630
Hardcover: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523641


ALSO AVAILABLE
 
#1 Until It Was Love
 
US: https://amzn.to/3VLYXHw
UK: https://amzn.to/4akU3pr
CA: https://amzn.to/3xf7R63
AU: https://amzn.to/4amqqDZ
Universal: https://readerlinks.com/l/3980079

Free in Kindle Unlimited
 
Also available in print & audio:
 
Amazon Audio: https://readerlinks.com/l/3980082
Audible: https://readerlinks.com/l/3980090
Paperback: https://readerlinks.com/l/4523626
 
 
AUTHOR BIO
 
Pippa Grant wanted to write books,so she did. Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine written as Jamie Farrell. When she's not writing romantic comedies, she's fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes trying to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.
 
 
AUTHOR LINKS
 
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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThePipsquad
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BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/pippa-grant
Website: http://www.pippagrant.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pippa.grant
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pippagrant

The Roommate Mistake by Pippa Grant

My newest favorite Pippa Grant book. Loved this. Starts out with a wonderful laugh out loud scene and progresses to a full blown romance with a sweet HEA.  Meet Ziggy and Holt and fall into the best of what a rom com should be. Do not miss this one.

The Lake Escape by Jamie Day

 

Interesting….very interesting how this story played out. Enjoyed this read, not because of any particular attachment to the characters, which I found dry and just lacking, but for the twists and turns of whodunnit. I chose correctly, but my reasoning was not on point. Lots going on in this book and all was ….interesting.

 

A Lesson in Dying by Ann Cleeves


Definitely not as developed as Ms. Cleeves later stories. This book caught my full attention about fifty percent in and kept me interested to the end. Had difficulty associating with the characters, Inspector Ramsay specifically, needed something to make him more appealing, he vaguely reminded me of the Venn series. Good read all in all.

The Ripple Effect by Maggie North

 

I am exhausted. This book is totally worth reading however, be prepared for the character exhaustion. Stellar and to a lesser extent McHuge are awesome and yet, the constant struggle to make all right in their world is a real pain. I considered dropping this book and moving on, but stayed the course and was glad I did.

The Christmas Laughbox by Julia Kent

Love all these series and the novellas top off each with Christmas cheer.  Can’t go wrong here.  Grab them all in one great book. And if you haven’t read any of the books, grab them now, and have a great read.

False Evidence by Rachel Grant

Final book in this series and it is a doozy. JT took some getting over his past jerkiness, and believe me, he was a total jerk. Honestly I did not understand how Lex could stand to be in the same room with him. The mystery and whodunnit was great and the story happens over a 16 year time period, so there are past flashbacks. Great read. Do not miss this finale.

A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett


Ana and Din are caught in a vicious and deadly web of deception. This second book in the Leviathan series, is deep and almost overwhelming in detail, danger and mystery. Another slow read for me, as the story abounds with strangeness. Excellent read!

The Language of the Birds by K.a.merson


This is a difficult book to rate and review. I found it dry and lacking depth, I could not associate with the characters. The puzzles are interesting but by the end I found my interest lagging. I am sure some readers will enjoy this story, just not for me.

Never Planned On You by Lindsay Hameroff

Enjoyable, a little far fetched, but fun. A one night stand leads to an HEA, eventually. I didn’t find the story laugh out loud funny, it was sweet and humorous. Ali and Graham have a tough time getting there, but after 8 plus years they get their own lovely ending.

Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery

Enjoyed this newest read, although it felt like something was missing. I admit, my patience with Beth was a major struggle throughout the story. There is an HEA for Beth and Jana, the path was littered with debris. Not my favorite Susan Mallery book, but this is an enjoyable read,, do not miss it.

Skins Game by Blair Babylon

Golf, snooze, yawn…I can leave it, mostly, unless it is served up by Blair with her usual side of steam. This third in this series, is no exception. We meet Nicole, sharp witted, a magnet for the wrong type of man and Kingston who happens to be questionable and very possibly the worst type. If you have not read the previous books, grab them now and then catch up with this Le Rosey group and a few cameo appearances by other past favorites. Loved this book!