Accidentally Married My Review

 

About the book 

Madison Nichols is out of options. An aspiring actress with bills piling up, she’s desperate for a job. When she rushes to an interview at Jameson Technologies, a mix-up leaves her pretending to be the CEO’s girlfriend instead of landing the role she needs. Now she's stuck in a charade with Jared Jameson—a man who tricked her for his own gain.

Madison isn’t about to let Jared get away with it. Her bold plan to expose his lies? Announce their engagement in front of his entire family. Jared is stunned, but the real chaos begins when his ailing aunt makes a heartfelt wish: that they marry before she passes.

Madison hatches a wild idea—hire an actor, stage a fake wedding, and pull off the performance of a lifetime. But what neither of them knows is that Jared’s father is already onto them, with a plot of his own that will leave them scrambling.

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I was not sure what to expect.  

I found the title in you tube and there was no indication if it was Steamy or Sweet or somewhere in the middle. . 

To my setprise it was Sweet almost Wholesome. 

It was an audio version which allowed me to finish in a few hours. 

I could not put it down. 

I was surprised it seemed long.   

I expected a happy ending after the wedding. 

But nope it was several weeks later which was actually refreshing.  

The author threw in a longer story beyond the wedding day. 

And I enjoyed it. 

I will be following along this series.  

I download an audio copy from You Tube. 

The Series 

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Wines Up by Wendy Meadows My Review

 

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Murder is on the menu in Rosemary Harbor—and everyone’s favorite gift basket shop might hold the deadly clue.

Hillary Sheridan moved to the picturesque seaside town of Rosemary Harbor for a fresh start after the loss of her husband. Running Something Special, her charming gift basket shop, has been a welcome escape—until a local businessman turns up dead, and one of her baskets becomes the center of a sinister mystery.

When Police Chief Preston Davis starts sniffing around the shop for answers, Hillary is drawn into the investigation despite her best intentions. But her knack for reading people soon uncovers more secrets than she bargained for. With her matchmaking assistant Rose stirring up gossip and her fiercely loyalp daughter Annabelle determined to protect her father’s memory, Hillary has her hands full navigating small-town drama—and a budding friendship with the handsome police chief.

Can Hillary untangle the clues and save her shop’s reputation, or will her sleuthing make her the killer’s next target?

Pour a glass of your favorite wine and settle in for a cozy mystery packed with charm, intrigue, and a parrot who knows too much.

This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. gift basket shop, has been a welcome escape—until a local businessman turns up dead, and one of her baskets becomes the center of a sinister mystery.

When Police Chief Preston Davis starts sniffing around the shop for answers, Hillary is drawn into the investigation despite her best intentions. But her knack for reading people soon uncovers more secrets than she bargained for. With her matchmaking assistant Rose stirring up gossip and her fiercely loyal daughter Annabelle determined to protect her father’s memory, Hillary has her hands full navigating small-town drama—and a budding friendship with the handsome police chief.

Can Hillary untangle the clues and save her shop’s reputation, or will her sleuthing make her the killer’s next target?

Pour a glass of your favorite wine and settle in for a cozy mystery packed with charm, intrigue, and a parrot who knows too much.

This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.

And I thought 

I am interested in reading more in the series. 

However I really did not care for AI voice. It was monatone and no difference in characters male or female. 

The birds chatter is key to storyline and it just did not come off well. 

I did enjoy the storyline.  

The characters were charming. 

The author did a great job of introducing each one.  

I liked the locale and town name. 

And I enjoyed Hillary's profession and her reasons for making gift baskets. 

I did not notice the length but the book seemed short. 

Perhaps because I enjoyed it

I look forward to reading a print copy of the rest of series.  

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Cover Story feat Knight Brew by Heather Day Gilbert

 

Todays feature . . . 

About the book 

Book Nine in the RWA Daphne Award-winning series!

Welcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a quaint place where folks pet shelter dogs while enjoying a cup of java...and where murder sometimes pays a visit.

The Barks & Beans booth at the Renaissance Faire is hopping, since Macy managed to talk her muscled redhead brother into donning a kilt for the occasion. Even better, Macy's boyfriend Titan has come for a visit, so she can't wait to peruse the shops and watch the shows with him.

But when a well-rehearsed joust takes a fatal turn, Macy becomes a key witness. Can she believe her eyes, or did someone cloak their ruthless intent with smoke and mirrors? A late night stakeout seems the only way to determine what really happened...but someone scarier than the plague doctor is lying in wait for Macy, and this time, the damsel might not find a way out of her distress.

Join siblings Macy and Bo Hatfield as they sniff out crimes in their hometown...with plenty of dogs along for the ride! The Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series features a small town, an amateur sleuth, and no swearing or graphic scenes. 

The Series

The Barks & Beans Cafe series in order:

Book 1: No Filter

Book 2: Iced Over

Book 3: Fair Trade

Book 4: Spilled Milk

Book 5: Trouble Brewing

Book 6: Cold Drip

Book 7: Roast Date

Book 8: Shade Grown

Book 9: Knight Brew

Standalone Novella: House Blend 

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Mailbox Monday feat Author BK Stubblefield

Todays feature is Author BK Stubblefield and book 1 of her new Bite-sized tale.

 It's no more than a 5 minute read. 

Midnight Sugar is the first tale in my Nightlight Stories, (Bedtime stories for adults) They are clean, no spice, just nice. 

Blurb: Every night, he walks past her bakery window, briefcase in hand.

Every night, she makes sure she's arranging the display just as he passes by.

But when a storm brings the mysterious lawyer to her door at midnight, Rose discovers some cravings aren't meant to be resisted.

Some romances begin with a glance, others with a taste of sweetness. For Rose, it's both. Her nightly ritual of watching the distinguished lawyer pass her window has become as essential as the sugar in her recipes. Their unspoken connection, measured in footsteps and furtive glances, seems destined to remain just that - until a storm gives them both a reason to break routine. As midnight rain drums against her bakery windows, Rose is about to discover that the most delicious moments in life are the unplanned ones. 

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Murder Over Easy Book Review

 

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Murder has never been this easy…

When Sunny Charles arrives in small-town Parfait, Florida, the last thing she expects is a note from her aunt instructing her to take control of the famous Sunny Side Up Café. After going through a vicious divorce, losing her entire life savings, and, oh yeah, having the Russian mob on her tail, Sunny’s willing to give it a shot, even if it means trying her hand at cooking.

Let’s face it, eggs over easy aren’t exactly ‘easy’ to make, but they beat facing off against armed men with guns. All things considered, her first day in the café goes well, that is, until one of the customers, a food vlogger, tries her aunt’s eggs over easy and drops dead on the spot. Sunny’s set to lose the café unless she can prove her innocence. But with a handsome chef as a distraction, the creeping suspicion she’s being watched, and a detective on her case, she’s got her work cut out for her.

Can Sunny solve the mystery before the murderer stops her? Find out in this funny starter in a brand new cozy mystery series!

And I thought 

This is the first book I have read by Rosie A Pointe. 

And the first book in the series. 

There were a lot of characters introduced that will undoubtedly become full-time cast members. 

It will be interesting to see how things at out. 

So I will be reading the next book. 

Sunny the main character did some growing as she was left in the lurches to manager her aunts cafe. 

Sunny arrives in Parfait Florida hoping to find safety with her aunt after a messy divorce. 

I thought leaving a note for poor Sunny was odd. Maybe the authors intention of keeping the reader asking questions. 

In fact at 1 point I did wonder if her aunt was actually in hiding

And it was all a plot. But that didn't fit at all.  

The author attempted to keep the reader guessing with lots of suspects with various quarrels with the victim. 

I suspect that future books will develop a really good story line

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