Rating: 4 Stars – Helen’s Book Hoard

Be Our Ghost by Carla Luna

7 October, 2025

Title: Be Our Ghost [The Duchess Hotel #2] Author: Carla Luna Genre: Paranormal Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources Blurb: Knox McIntyre has mastered the art of avoiding drama,...

Review

Bluegrass Dreams Aren’t For Free by Gerri Leen

7 September, 2025

Title: Bluegrass Dreams Aren’t For Free Author: Gerri Leen Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Book Sirens Blurb: These race horses can talk, race riderless, and manage their own careers thanks to genetic...

Women's Lit

A Scottish Teashop in Napoli by Jane Lambert

8 July, 2025

Title: A Scottish Teashop in Napoli Author: Jane Lambert Genre: Women’s Lit Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Netgalley / Rachel’s Random Resources Blurb: When Lucy’s childhood sweetheart stands her up on their...

Contemporary Romance

Sunshine After The Rain by Jessica Redland

22 May, 2025

Title: Sunshine After The Rain [Escape to the Lakes #4] Author: Jessica Redland Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources / Netgalley Blurb: For the last seven years...

RomCom

Catch A Falling Star by Laura Carter

17 April, 2025

Title: Catch A Falling Star Author: Laura Carter Genre: Romantic Comedy Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources / Netgalley Blurb: Lyra Clarkson has built a career capturing other people’s perfect...

Contemporary Romance

How Do I Tell You? by Nicola May

29 January, 2025

Title: How Do I Tell You? Author: Nicola May Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Rare Resources Blurb: Thirty-five-year-old Victoria Sharpe has a decent job as an illustrator, a...

Contemporary Romance

The Do-Over by Phoebe MacLeod

1 December, 2024

Title: The Do-Over Author: Phoebe MacLeod Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources/Netgalley Blurb: Thea Rogers has dedicated her life to her career in corporate law. Apart from...

Contemporary Romance

Don’t You Want Me Baby? by Rachel Dove

20 November, 2024

Title: Don’t You Want Me Baby? Author: Rachel Dove Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources/Netgalley Blurb: Amber Fitzpatrick is about to hit thirty and has achieved none...

Contemporary Romance

Second Chances at Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy

19 November, 2024

Title: Second Chances at Hollyhock Farm (Hollyhock Farm #2) Author: Georgina Troy Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources/Netgalley Blurb: Since his sister Lettie took over their parents’ farm...

Contemporary Romance

Breaking the Ice by Amy Andrews

8 November, 2024

Title: Breaking the Ice Author: Amy Andrews Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ★★★★☆ Source: Rachel’s Random Resources Blurb: NHL hot shot, Nick “Hawkeye” Hawke has 4 months to recuperate from a...