Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Review Round Up ~ February/March




New(er) Releases:


My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Author

We are back in Stars Fall with the Colburn brothers! This time it’s middle brother, Caleb.
He is paired with his college nemesis, Emma.

I loved these two! Not only is Caleb a complete cinnamon roll alpha leading man (similar to his brother Ryder), but the enemies to friends to more was a great trip.
When Caleb and Emma connect, they are both dealing with baggage. Some is historical and some is real time. It was fun to see them navigate their evolving relationship while also trying to stay out of their own way.
Add in two adorable puppies, a group of crazy siblings, and a little bit of mystery and this is a winner of a book!
I am living the Colburn brothers and can’t wait to see what happens with Tucker!

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3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy provided by Net Galley

This was a fun trip back to Get Lost Lodge!
We get to spend more time with the Keller family and the oldest brother, Gray, in this installment. This is a standalone in a series and is easy to read by itself, but it's definitely a richer experience if you've read the books in order.

I found the Keller family and Charlie easy to like and root for. The conflict here was telegraphed from early in the story, but it was handled well. It was a bit distracting to know what was going to blow up, just not how, because I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop.

The town of Smile is almost a secondary character in the series and I am curious if there will be books surrounding some of the other residents.


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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

It Seemed Like a Good Idea ~ Lauren Blakely ~ New Release & Review


When a film crew descends on my flower farm to shoot a romcom, my stress levels shoot through the roof.  A secret fling with my hot, origami-loving bodyguard is exactly what I need to blow off steam… and exactly what I can’t have.


From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA, the first standalone small town romance in her upcoming Darling Springs rom com series! This sexy, only one bed, forced proximity, forbidden small town rom com answers the question: what happens when a lavender farmer gets a bodyguard who just happens to be the sexy grump from her one-night-stand who got away! IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA is now available in all formats and free to read in Kindle Unlimited! Check out the excerpt below, and one-click your copy today!

https://laurenblakely.com/book/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea/ 

Grumpy/Sunshine
🏡Small Town Shenanigans
💙He’s Her Bodyguard
💋Forced Proximity
🛏️Only One Bed in the Room
🏃‍One-Night-Stand Who Got Away
đŸšĢForbidden
😄Romantic Comedy
❤️🩹Hate to Love
💟Protective Hero
đŸĒģShe Owns a Lavender Farm
😜Banter for Days
đŸŠĩ"You're Mine" Swoon
😍DIY Toys
"We Can't Keep Doing This" Vibes



About IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA:

He ghosted me once, now he’s supposed to protect me?

I don’t need a bodyguard—I run a small-town lavender farm, for bee’s sake. But when my identical twin sister lands the movie role of a lifetime that’s being shot in my hometown I get one anyway.

And guess which broody, tattooed protector the studio sends to keep the paparazzi off my porch?

Last month’s almost one-night stand.

The guy with the wicked mouth and heated eyes who slipped out before the fun even started. But turns out the sexy jerk is excellent at rescuing me from sneaky photographers at the market. Then the coffee shop. I’m trying hard to stay mad after the third time my new bodyguard saves me.

To top it all off, he’s staying in the cottage at my farm. With me. And there’s only one bed.

Maybe if we finally give in and finish what we started, it’ll relieve the tension? But one night quickly turns into another. Then into late-night secrets and soft confessions we shouldn’t say out loud. Especially since he’s leaving and I’m staying, and there’s no way we can be more than a summer romance that ends far too soon.

Escape into a spicy and hilarious forbidden small town rom com from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely!

ONE-CLICK YOUR COPY TODAY!

https://laurenblakely.com/book/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea/ 



READ THE EXCERPT:

Ripley

He’s touching me in some kind of slo-mo seduction. His fingers move to my jawline, the pads grazing along my face, then coming to a stop at my chin where he holds me. Roams his thumb right under my lower lip. Breathes out hard, full of wanting.

I am done.

“Just kiss me,” I whisper, already begging.

His lips curve up in the pleased grin of a man who holds the cards. “Patience,” he says, voice deep and in charge.

“I’m not feeling very patient,” I murmur.

“Good,” he says, a lion toying with his prey.

Pounce on me.

ONE-CLICK YOUR COPY TODAY!

https://laurenblakely.com/book/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea/ 



ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

Connect w/ Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com 

NL Signup: http://laurenblakely.com/newsletter  

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LaurenBlakelyBooks

Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenblakelybooks

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenblakelybooks


 


★★★FACEBOOK★★★

It’s the one rule of being a bodyguard. Don’t fall for the person you’re protecting. And breaking it just might cost me everything.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author @laurenblakelybooks comes IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA, the first standalone small town romance in her upcoming Darling Springs rom com series! This sexy, only one bed, forced proximity, forbidden small town rom com answers the question: what happens when a lavender farmer gets a bodyguard who just happens to be the sexy grump from her one-night-stand who got away! IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA is now available in all formats and free to read in Kindle Unlimited! Check out the excerpt below, and one-click your copy today!

https://laurenblakely.com/book/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea/

Read the Excerpt:

Ripley

He’s touching me in some kind of slo-mo seduction. His fingers move to my jawline, the pads grazing along my face, then coming to a stop at my chin where he holds me. Roams his thumb right under my lower lip. Breathes out hard, full of wanting.

I am done.

“Just kiss me,” I whisper, already begging.

His lips curve up in the pleased grin of a man who holds the cards. “Patience,” he says, voice deep and in charge.

“I’m not feeling very patient,” I murmur.

“Good,” he says, a lion toying with his prey.

Pounce on me.



 

★★★INSTAGRAM★★★

It’s the one rule of being a bodyguard. Don’t fall for the person you’re protecting. And breaking it just might cost me everything.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author @laurenblakelybooks, comes IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA, the first standalone small town romance in her upcoming Darling Springs rom com series! This sexy, only one bed, forced proximity, forbidden small town rom com answers the question: what happens when a lavender farmer gets a bodyguard who just happens to be the sexy grump from her one-night-stand who got away! IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA is now available in all formats and free to read in Kindle Unlimited! Check out the excerpt below, and one-click your copy today!

https://laurenblakely.com/book/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea/

Read the Excerpt:

Ripley

He’s touching me in some kind of slo-mo seduction. His fingers move to my jawline, the pads grazing along my face, then coming to a stop at my chin where he holds me. Roams his thumb right under my lower lip. Breathes out hard, full of wanting.

I am done.

“Just kiss me,” I whisper, already begging.

His lips curve up in the pleased grin of a man who holds the cards. “Patience,” he says, voice deep and in charge.

“I’m not feeling very patient,” I murmur.

“Good,” he says, a lion toying with his prey.

Pounce on me.


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Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

Review Copy Provided by Author

I have to apologize for being a slow reader on this one! I loved Ripley and Banks - life just got in the way of reading time.
It Seemed Like a Good Idea introduces us to a whole community (with a few Easter eggs of familiar names), and I can't wait to see what happens next in this community.
This is a well-written and entertaining book with a cute premise. We have mistaken identity, workplace romance, and a small taste of the forbidden. These incredibly likable characters made me want to hang out with them.
Ripley is the "older" twin who wants to take care of her sister. Banks is responsible for Ripley's safety when a movie takes over her farm. From an adorable meet-cute to seeing them peel back the emotional layers as they get to know each other, they are an easy couple to root for.

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