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Six brand new contemporary romance novellas with bestselling and award winning authors.
Too Good to Be True
In the sweet novella TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE by Heather B. Moore, Gwen uses her wedding photography business to keep her life simple and focus on something other than her own broken heart. When Jack, a guy too handsome for his own good, helps her clean up after a photoshoot, then asks her out, she doesn’t know if she can handle dating again. But Jack’s charm wins her over, and she agrees to meet him for dinner. The more she gets to know Jack, the more she likes him, but everything about him seems too good to be true.
Gone Fishing
GONE FISHING, a charming novella by Kaylee Baldwin, follows Claire as she tries to convince her dad to leave his start-up company as a boat guide and come back home to Colorado. He’s the only one who can defend Claire against her domineering mother. But when she arrives at the San Diego harbor, she’s met with more than one surprise. First, that her dad is truly living his dream and has never been happier, and second, she’s unexpectedly attracted to his business partner, Miguel.
The Pier Changes Everything
In THE PIER CHANGES EVERYTHING, an enchanting novella by Annette Lyon, Alexandria has one last task to perform for her late husband, who died much too young: scatter his ashes in the Pacific Ocean. She goes to the Santa Monica Pier to do just that, but her plans get sidetracked after meeting Michael and feeling an immediate connection to him. They grab lunch, and the more time they spend together, the more they discover that they have in common—including past romantic hardships. As the day wears on, Alexandria begins learn that her heart just might be able to find love again.
A Hero’s Song
In Jennifer Moore’s captivating novella A HERO’S SONG, AnneMarie’s career as a romance novelist is skyrocketing and her agent books her on a late night talk show. The host gets her to admit that she was in love once, with a guitar player. Moments after her segment, Lance Holden appears on the same stage, to perform his newest song. Is it a terrible coincidence? AnneMarie hasn’t seen Lance ever since he broke her heart ten years ago, and she has refused to think about him again. Their lives are worlds apart, but as Lance tries to reconcile with AnneMarie, she finds herself taking a second chance.
Stay with Me
In STAY WITH ME, an endearing novella by Shannon Guymon, Jolie moves to L.A. to take on a nanny position for the summer, since apparently having a degree in art doesn’t translate to getting a job as a graphic designer. When Fitz, the family’s chauffeur, picks her up at the airport, she wonders if every man in LA is model-gorgeous. When Jolie meets her two charges, she finds them adorable and needy. But it’s harder to hold onto her job than she thought with a hostile Mrs. James and her spoiled brother. Fitz becomes both the silver lining of her job and the man who just might convince her to stay in L.A.
A Place to Call Home
In the delightful novella, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, by Sarah M. Eden, Ada is the best realtor around. The best. She prides herself in matching each client with the house that will fit all of their needs. She hasn’t failed yet. So when Craig hires her to find him the perfect condo for him and his son, Ada is up for the challenge. What she may not be prepared for is her unforeseen attraction to Craig, her immediate attachment to his nine-year-old son, and her heart telling her that it’s okay to take another chance.
My Review
You all know by now that I love clean romance books. This collection is full of more winners. These are really short little novellas that will capture your heart and imagination. The entire compilation is only 350 pages, so this is a book you can finish quickly.
Each of these stories grabbed my attention right away and kept me reading straight through to the ends. I found myself wishing that these were full sized novels. The characters are charming and the romance is sweet and clean. Each story is unique, yet they all are set in California on the beach which makes this the perfect book to pick up for the summer. Summer just makes me want to read beach themed books.
I can’t say that one story stood out as my favorite, but I think that Stay with Me’s characters gripped my heart the most. The little ones that Jolie was hired to watch only want love and attention, and they don’t get a lot of it from their famous parents. The way the story plays out is very cute.
I highly recommend this to all of you who want a quick, sweet romance to read whether you’re on the beach or not!
A great summer vacation read. Love your review, Christy. Such a fantastic group of authors. I grew up in California and love reading books that are set there!
That sounds like a perfect beach read. I am adding it to my list right now.
I always love to read romance novels…they are perfect beach reads. Thanks for sharing!
I’m always on the lookout for a great new novel to read, it sounds like there are several here to choose from! I think A Hero’s Song sounds most like my kind of read! Thanks for the great share! 🙂
Aaah sweet and clean, I love the sound of that. This goes to my reading list!
I like reading romance books. This sounds like a great read. Thanks for the suggestion.
They all look like a feel good books you’d love to read. It would also be interesting to follow the stories.
This book looks interesting to read, looks great too thank you for this.
I need a new book, I am all out of good reads. A book about California, wow, I would love to read this.
Those look like great reads. I am always looking for great novel and romance to read. This list comes in handy
I saw the title California Dreamin and immediately the song started playing in my head!! This do sound like easy reading novellas and I will put this compilation on my tbr list.
California is the perfect ambiance for a romance novel. The weather is perfect. Great share.
Oooo this sounds like a fantastic read!!! Might have to add it to my summer reading list!!!