THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning!

I'm taking some time to check in with my goals and see what I can feasibly accomplish by end of the quarter. How are you doing?

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends.

We are in for some rough weather over the next couple of weeks. Welcome to Spring! So I'm going to get all of the Friday Photo posts scheduled. I try to do this anyway as it frees up more time for my writing. Stay tuned for a potential release date for Book 2 in the Planned To Perfection series.

courtesy of Alice Bitencourt - Pixabay

Be safe

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Unlucky In Love

 Good morning, readers.

I have a really fun book this week.

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Kristen Collins is cursed. It’s the only explanation for this recent run of catastrophes. She’s lost her brand-new car and a winning lottery ticket, and her ex-boyfriend just drove off with all her possessions. She’s even lost the empty office that’s been her lunchtime sanctuary. Plus, the new hire who’s taken it over is precisely the kind of impending heartache she knows to avoid, from his intense gaze to that irresistible crooked smile.

Developer Aiden Scott plans to stay at the Denver architecture firm just long enough to prime it for takeover. A job like his can’t get personal. Yet from the moment he collides with Kristen, he’s smitten. He wants to save the stunning interior designer from every crazy scenario she winds up in. But who’s going to save him when his business agenda shatters Kristen’s trust?

You have to feel for Kristen. At some point do we feel the world is against us? One thing I did notice is that, while it takes trial and error, Kristen learns from her past and just goes with the flow even when she might be waiting for the other shoe to drop. 

I know it hurt Aiden not to share why he was at her company's firm but he kept a promise. That's integrity above everything. Something her previous ex's didn't seem to have.

I loved her friend, Amy. Amy was the one constant in her life through all of Kristen's trials and tribulations.

The one thing I hoped for in the end involved the lost lottery ticket. they did both take the bus, after all.

My only challenge with this book was the irregular formatting. At some points both of their back and forth conversation would be lumped into the same paragraph. A bit confusing for me trying to figure out who was speaking. The other thing (more towards the last quarter of the book) was the line jumping. Lines that would cut off in the middle and bounce below. Either Jill needs to pay more attention to who is formatting her book, or learn a bit more.

Overall, I found the book enjoyable but dropping a quill for the formatting. I'm giving UNLUCKY IN LOVE...

You'll find more of Jill's books and about her by following any of the links below.

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All my best!

~Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Jill Sanders

 Good morning, friends!

This week we're shining the spotlight on author, Jill Sanders.

Here's a bit about Jill:

Jill Sanders is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Sweet Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Western Romance, and Paranormal Romance novels. With over 85 books in eleven series, translations into several different languages, and audiobooks there’s plenty to choose from. Look for Jill’s bestselling stories wherever romance books are sold or visit her at jillsanders.com

Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?

I'll be reviewing Book 1 of her Lucky series tomorrow. In the mean time, there are plenty of links below for you to check out.

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THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, everyone!

I hope you're ready for March. Can you believe this month will close out the first quarter of 2026! How are you doing on your goals? Check in and let us know.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good  morning!

 Closing out another month. I thought we'd post something for our shifter writers.

Courtesy of Pixabay - pixel-mixer

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - The Sweetheart Deal

 Good morning, friends!

This week, I'm reviewing a book by sweet romance author, Lenora Worth. I may have jumped the gun a bit yesterday as I'd just started the book. I'll share why when we get to the review. 

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"One day I’m going to marry you..." Jake Harper had said those words to Vanessa Conroy since kindergarten, but after watching her parents’ bitter divorce and living with her mother’s devastation, Vanessa made a promise to herself—she’s never getting married. She’ll stay single and pursue her dream of being a ready-to-wear fashion designer. In high school, Vanessa dated and broke up with every bad boy in the book, while Jake remained her consistent buddy. He was her wingman, her best friend, her go-to person for special occasions, but she held him at a distance. Why ruin a wonderful friendship? On the night of their final prom, Jake takes a risk and kisses her. Stunned by how right it feels, Vanessa rashly blurts out a deal: if they’re still single at thirty, maybe she’ll marry him. Now, thirteen years later, they’re back in Sweetheart Bay to be part of her sister’s wedding. And they’re both still single at thirty. Vanessa begins to see Jake in a new, more romantic light, but Jake, a successful architect living in California, hasn’t said a word about their old pact. As family drama bubbles and old feelings resurface, Vanessa must face the one possibility she’s always run from: what if her true love has been standing beside her all along? Can she and Jake find their happily-ever-after back on Sweetheart Bay?

The very opening of the story, and subsequent levels of school in the early stages of the book, were great. Onery Jake taunting Vanessa that he was going to marry her. In turn, Vanessa was adamant she was not going to marry - EVER! So much fun in this back and forth between the two characters and a great way to introduce them. This worked well between the two right up until prom night when they made a deal.

When both return for her sister's wedding, things still go pretty smoothly as we watch them work things out. That's where the story fell off into the tide for me.

Lenora Worth had a great story going then she brought in other circumstances in trying to explain why Vanessa was never going to marry. By the last quarter of the book I was losing interest, and I think the author was too. Multiple typos and editing issues began to show. For me, this added to the distractions from the secondary (and third) characters. I know where she was going with them, but her road got bumpy along the way. 

That said, knowing what Lenora Worth was after doesn't make getting to the end of the story any easier. I'm giving, The Sweetheart Deal...

You can check out more about Lenora Worth by following the links below.

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All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Lenora Worth

 Hello Friends!

I'm excited for today's author. All I'll tell you is her book opening is unique.

Here's a bit about, Lenora Worth.

A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Honor Roll, Lenora Worth writes romance and romantic suspense for Love Inspired, sweet romance for Tule Publishing, and single-title Amish stories for Kensington Books. Three of her books finaled in the ACFW Carol Awards, and she received the Romantic Times Pioneer Award for Inspirational Fiction. Lenora is a NY Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and ECPA bestselling writer and a 2019 RWA RITA® Finalist. With one-hundred-plus books and novellas published and over 5.3 million books in print, she enjoys adventures with her retired husband and loves reading, baking, and shopping … especially shoe shopping.

Her bio tells us what a hard-working and talented author Lenora is. Please check out her links below and come back tomorrow for my review of The Sweetheart Deal.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

By the time you read this my ribs should be nearly healed and I'm able to spend more time here.

As a result, you may have begun seeing book promos ahead of the May launch from me. Let me know what you think, please.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning!

Getting back on track and scheduling the rest of the February Friday Photo posts. I hope you are inspired to put something to the page in some form.

courtesy of Pixabay

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Love Is Patient

 Good afternoon, readers.

We went after the end tables  yesterday, requiring pretty much an all day trip. When most everything you do is at least an hour in either direction, to take care of as many things as you can while you're out. Bob treated me to dinner at Big Whiskey's. We've never been before. I'm more a Chinese Buffet kind of girl, but something different now and then isn't a bad thing either.

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LOVE IS PATIENT is Book 1 in the Prairie Promise trilogy by K. P. Dawson.

Here's a bit about the book:

Promise...

"In her heart, Kathryn knew this was the place she was meant to be. And she couldn’t wait to prove it to her father, herself, and anyone else who might doubt it."

All her life, Kathryn has known she didn't belong in the city where she was raised. So when she is offered a teaching position in the small, frontier town of Promise, in the Dakota Territory, she doesn't hesitate to accept. When she arrives, she knows she's found the place she belongs.

However, she is faced with many obstacles as she proves to her family, and herself, that she is cut out for life out here. The biggest problem she comes up against is in the form of a man who is determined to prove she won't make it until snowfall.

"Miss Kathryn Reeves wouldn’t be here come the winter.

He guaranteed it."

Colt Hammond has no desire to deal with another spoiled city girl who thinks living on the frontier will be a fun little adventure. He did that once, and he won't make that mistake ever again.

Just because she's living on his property, and teaching at the little schoolhouse where his children will be going, doesn't mean he has time to look after her until she's ready to admit defeat and head back home.

What neither of them counts on though, is how strong the promise of love can be between two people who are destined to be together.

This story had a lot of things to love. For starters, the story is very well written with little things you might not notice that make a big impact.

For instance, Katherine standing up to her father and following her heart. Not for a man but for a dream she's held since a very young age. That takes a lot of courage. Remember, this was a time when women were supposed to get married and raise a family, not buck the 'system' and do something on their own. 

Then there's the nuance of giving the reader a sense of place by giving a character we are all familiar with a walk on part. The man most of us know from our own literary and television childhood is only there for a paragraph, but that small part gives us a clear picture of the time and place Promise exits in the vast Dakota Territory in history. 

I'm going to be reading the remaining 2 books in the series, and I hope you'll click on the Amazon link to read them as well.

I'm giving Love Is Patient:

You can find out more about K. P. Dawson and her books by following any of the links below:

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All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - K. P. Dawson

 Good morning, readers!

This week I'm shining the spotlight on K. P. Dawson. She writes sweet contemporary romance, just my kind of stories. 

Here's a bit about, K. P.:

USA Today Bestselling Author, Kay P. Dawson writes sweet western romance - the kind that leaves out all of the juicy details and immerses you in a true, heartfelt love story. Growing up pretending she was Laura Ingalls, she’s always had a love for the old west and pioneer times. She believes in true love, and finding your happy ever after.

Happily married mom of two girls, Kay has always taught her children to follow their dreams. And, after a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 39, she realized it was time to take her own advice. She had always wanted to write a book, and she decided that the someday she was waiting for was now.

She writes western historical, contemporary and time travel romance that all transport the reader to a time or place where true love always finds a way.

Tomorrow, I'll be reviewing Book 1 in a 3-book Prairie Promise series.

In the mean time, please pop by her links below to learn more about this author.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning!

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning!

Okay, maybe afternoon. Still taking things slow with these ribs but will have an inspirational post next Thursday. In the mean time...

Since my Christmas curtains are still up, because they have gingerbread people and hearts with a Christmas theme, I thought I'd share this photo in honor of Valentine's Day tomorrow.

I love you all!

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - The Main Street Bakery Ledger

 Good morning, readers!

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In Maplewick, forty-eight-year-old widow Susan Howarth inherits a bakery that is one bad week away from closing for good.

The ovens cut out at random, the inspection is overdue, and the landlord has made it clear the lease can be pulled if the doors do not reopen fast. Susan is determined to start over, but she has a deadline she cannot afford to miss.

The only contractor who can get the shop ready in time is John Barrow, fifty two, the high school sweetheart Susan never truly forgot. John is calm, steady, and back in Maplewick for reasons he keeps to himself. Working side by side before sunrise, they fall into old rhythms that feel dangerous and familiar.

An ex-developer wants the building empty, and he is pushing for the bakery to fail.

If Susan can reopen on time, she keeps her fresh start and the place her town loves. If she cannot, she loses the bakery and the last piece of family she has left. 

A clean, closed door, later in life second chance romance novella with a clear happily ever after.

I loved the setting for this story and the fact that the author created 'later in life' characters. While most contemporary adult romances feature characters in their mid-to-late twenties, reading about the pitfalls and promise for the senior generation is a nice respite. As I say this, I now my characters fall into the twenty-somethings. Maybe something for me to think about. 

Overall, The Main Street Bakery Ledger was a comfortable read. I found a couple of editing problems that would have been easy to fix. My biggest thing was the 'ledger'. While the story opens with the ledger, there isn't anything further about the book. No secrets left by Aunt Margaret to be revealed every time Susan checked the ledger. In fact, she never looked in it again. I think from that aspect, the book could have been better titled. 

For those reasons, I'm giving The Main Street Bakery Ledger:

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All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Anna Hart

 Good morning, readers!

Well, I think I'm finally on the mend and able to do more around the house. Thus, I've been slacking on blog duties across the board but should get caught up this week.

This week, we're getting to know Anna Hart, aka Tess Oliver. 

Here's a bit about Anna:

I’m Anna Hart, and I typically write romance stories touching on emotion, connection, and happily-ever-afters. I love exploring the sparks that bring people together, whether it’s a slow burn, an unexpected attraction, or two hearts finding their way back to each other. I just love to write about these kind of things.

When I’m not writing, I’m usually reading romance, dreaming up new characters, or enjoying a quiet moment with my small Dog and a good cup of coffee. My goal is to create love stories that offer a little escape, a few butterflies, and an ending readers can sink into and hopefully smile about.

Thank goodness for her Amazon bio because I couldn't find a website, blog nor Facebook for Anna. The links I did find I'll share below.

Tomorrow, I'll be sharing my review of her novella, The Main Street Bakery Ledger - a later in life story.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

Due to limited time on the computer and wanting to make sure these posts go up on time, I am scheduling all Monday and Friday posts for the month.

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY (on Thursday) - Valentine Bride

 Good morning, readers!

Thank you for your patience yesterday.

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Two unlikely matchmakers set the stage for love

Fynlee Dale returns to Holiday to take care of her wacky grandmother. Although it means giving up her dreams of a career and husband, she needs to be there for Grams.

Carson Ford vows to take care of his elderly aunt after buying her ranch. Comfortable with all aspects of his life, his world turns upside down when he meets a woman who's impossible to forget. 

They find themselves in the midst of a plot by two scheming old women determined to make them fall in love.

I don't know about you, but when I find an author whose books I thoroughly enjoy, I want to read them all. Normally, I wouldn't repeat an author in the same month (usually, not in the same year) but when I saw Valentine Bride, I knew I needed to kick off the 'season of love' books with this one my Shanna Hatfield.

Shanna has a unique way of giving us sexual tension through the character points of view when the couple aren't together. We feel their struggling with their independent feelings for the other, not just when they share the same air space. 

Along with great characters in Carson and Fenley, she also gives us quirky characters. I loved Aunt Ruthe and Grams Matilda in this book. I couldn't even dislike Hillary. Every character Shanna creates brings something to the table, not just items tossed out there. 

If you want a fun read for Valentine's Day then I highly recommend VALENTINE BRIDE by Shanna Hatfield. Valentine Bride is Book 1 in the Holiday Brides series and I'll be reading the rest of them.

I'm giving Valentine Bride:

You can get your copy by clicking the Amazon link below the cover image above. Also, check out all of Shanna Hatfield's links. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter!

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All my best!

~Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - The Valentine Bride - Postponed

 Good morning, friends!

The review for The Valentine Bride by Shanna Hatfield will post tomorrow.

Still nursing the ribs and didn't get to read yesterday.

Thank you for your patience.

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Shanna Hatfield (yes, again)

  Good morning, readers.

Due to limited time on the computer, (the ribs are slowly healing) I'm bringing Shanna back to the front of the line, but with a different book.

I showcased Shanna Hatfield in 2017 and again in 2021. When Book 1 in her Winter Wishes series showed up in my 'winter' search, I knew I needed to read it as well as share her with you.

A bit about Shanna Hatfield:

USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes character-driven romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”

Convinced everyone deserves a happy ending, this hopeless romantic is out to make it happen, one story at a time. When she isn’t writing or indulging in chocolate (dark and decadent, please), Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller.

Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, and Romance Writers of America

I'll be reviewing The Snowman's Sweetheart tomorrow. In the mean time, click on any of the links below to learn more about this talented author.

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All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

After three weeks of nursing bruised/ cracked ribs I'm back in the office for abbreviated blocks of time. I hope to be back in full swing by March. Thank you in advance for your patience.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends!

As we close out the first month of 2026, I have one more 'winter' photo to share. Valentine's Day will soon be here. Have you seen The Valentine with Betty White? Great movie.

All my best!

~ Angela

 

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends.

While the weather doesn't feel like winter in the Ozarks, that's my theme for this month.

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - The Snowman's Sweetheart

 Good morning, readers!

I truly have a winter story for you today. 

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After a Christmas Eve catastrophe that left her heart encased in ice, Sierra Goodwin detests anything to do with winter and the holiday season. To take her mind off her troubles, her best friend talks her into a weekend spa getaway to a town she’s never heard of. Her bestie’s boyfriend tags along like a bumpy third wheel, and things go from bad to worse when they arrive in town to find a winter fest in full swing. Then Sierra runs into a handsome stranger, a man everyone calls Mr. Snowman, and discovers her heart might not be a frozen fortress after all.

Kylan Snow loves his life, his Christmas tree farm, and the town of Pinehill where he was raised. There’s nothing he enjoys more than a beautiful winter afternoon spent outside in the crisp, fresh air, or time spent with friends and family. When he unexpectedly encounters a dimple-cheeked woman in need of a little hope, he has no idea one weekend with her with completely alter his world.

Will their winter wishes for a forever sweetheart come true? Find out in this sweet romance brimming with laughter, snowmen, small-town charm, and love.

Published in 2022, The Snowman's Sweetheart is Book 1 of the Winter Wishes trilogy and takes place in January, after 'most' places are past the Christmas holiday; stretching the season through January. 

This story is carries the familiar trope of one hates Christmas for whatever reason while the other loves all things festive. But as usual, the heart doesn't understand that. 

Mr. Snowman and Miss Frosty are made for one another. Shanna Hatfield brings them together in a simple way, and keeps putting them together until they finally figure things out. That's what a great romance author does. 

I loved every nuance of this story. I have to wonder if Bo finds a love in one of the other two books.  I'll have to read to find out.  I will be reviewing another book from this author in February. If you look at her Amazon page, I bet you can guess which one. 

In the mean time, I'm giving The Snowman's Sweetheart ...

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Shanna Hatfield

 Good morning, readers.

I have a returning guest in the spotlight this week:

I showcased Shanna Hatfield in 2017 and again in 2021. When Book 1 in her Winter Wishes series showed un in my 'winter' search, I knew I needed to read it as well as share her with you.

A bit about Shanna Hatfield:

USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes character-driven romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”

Convinced everyone deserves a happy ending, this hopeless romantic is out to make it happen, one story at a time. When she isn’t writing or indulging in chocolate (dark and decadent, please), Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller.

Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, and Romance Writers of America

I'll be reviewing The Snowman's Sweetheart tomorrow. In the mean time, click on any of the links below to learn more about this talented author.

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All my best!

~ Angela