Book review: SET IT RIGHT, by Julia Wolf

Kelly Ranch #4

Cormac & Zara

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Zara and Cormac grew up spending their summers together at the Kelly Ranch, two best friends who felt happiest outdoors, riding horses, and sharing every adventure. Their bond was deep and easy, the kind of friendship that shapes your whole heart.

Life pulls them in different directions as adults, and Zara loses herself for a while. After a rough few years, she returns to the ranch to breathe again, to figure out who she is, and to reconnect with the people who once felt like home. And there he is — Cormac — steady, familiar, and still the person who sees her clearly.

Their friendship comes back with that same natural warmth, and little by little, you feel the shift. The chemistry, the history, the quiet longing… it all builds in such a gentle, believable way. I loved watching Zara rediscover joy, confidence, and the life that truly fits her. And I loved how Cormac never pushed, never rushed — he just showed up, the way he always did.

This story is about love, yes, but also about choosing the life that makes you feel happy. It’s tender, nostalgic, and full of heart. A beautiful second chance for two people who were always meant to find their way back to each other. I loved meeting with the other Kelly siblings, now with partners and children, living their best life. This last book felt like a circle has been completed and now all is as is should be. 

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About the author

Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers, grumpy billionaires, snarky heroines, and bad ass women. She’s a firm believer in happily ever afters, no matter how rocky the road is to get there.

She doesn’t believe in “guilty pleasures”, only pleasure. Reading about a plus size woman who gets absolutely railed by a hot rock star is pleasure. Reading about a damaged college student whose flaws are valued and loved by the grumpy guy next door is pleasure. Reading about love in a small town or big city or on a tour bus is pleasure. Reading romance is pleasure!

Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she’s not writing romance, she’s reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.

Book review: INTERCEPTED, by Aleatha Romig

The Coopers #1

Maeve & Fin

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This was a solid, engaging second‑chance sports romance with a hero I absolutely adored and a heroine who… tested my patience. The football world is incredibly well done—detailed, immersive, and clearly written by someone who knows the inner workings of a stadium on game day. I loved that part.

Fin completely stole the show for me. He’s mature, upfront about his feelings, and deeply committed—to the game, to his team, and yes, to the woman he once loved. Watching him navigate the physical toll of being an older QB while still showing up with heart and grit made him such a standout.

Maeve (Vee), on the other hand, was harder for me to connect with. Professionally, she’s brilliant—ambitious, sharp, and genuinely passionate about the Coopers. But emotionally, she’s so guarded and uptight that it dragged the romance down for me. Her denial, her formality with Fin, and her refusal to confront their past until almost the end made it tough to root for her.

Still, the family dynamics, the behind‑the‑scenes football operations, and the slow unraveling of old wounds kept me turning pages. And the cliffhanger was absolutely brutal—in the best way for a series, the worst way for my heart.

A strong four stars for a compelling hero—

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About the author

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis as well as part of the year in Bradenton, Florida, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren. 

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.

The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date. 

Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America, NINC, and PEN America. She is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing. 

Book review: WRIGHT KIND OF LOVE, by KA Linde

Wright Vineyard #8

Book 2 in duet Wright Kind of Trouble

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Chase and Harley are finally together, after three years of Chase waiting for Harley to grow up some, graduate from college, be sure of what she wanted.  And on the night when they were celebrating being together for good, her four brothers happened.  This book starts exactly where The Wright Kind of Trouble ended, with a punch to Chase’s face, courtesy of Jordan.  But Harley, being the little sister of four big brothers, knows her stuff and she careened into her brothers, yelling some choice epithets, and got the fight ended.  She also threw her brothers out!  Talk about little sister power!  And now Chase and Harley got a little taste of what it will mean to come out as a couple.

The story is full of incidents, interspaced with a lot of sexy times.  We watch as they face each and every member of both families, some encounters were supportive, others fall-out contentious, and one very conniving, courtesy of Ashleigh, of course.  I found the story enthralling, I passed the pages fast because I was rooting for this couple and wanted to know how they did.  I loved all the glimpses into the Wright family life and loved that Chase and Harley went to another Wright wedding, to commemorate the one where they met.  There were also hints into future Wright stories, which I appreciate a lot!

And in the end, what I discovered was that Chase and Harley are perfect together and they do belong together.  They complete each other and make each other utterly happy.  It was a very sweet story that I loved reading.  

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About the author

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of both romance and fantasy novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was a head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy.

 

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SABLE PEAK, by Devney Perry

The Edens #6

Mateo & Vera

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It’s a sad day indeed when we say goodbye to this wonderful series! I’ve loved reading each and every one of the Eden siblings’ stories and the partners they found love with. As the series unfolded, it was as if there was a bigger group of friends, more characters to love. I  appreciated the barbecues, the impromptu dinners, all the family ribbing. As the babies started to arrive, I rejoiced with Anne and Harrison and their grandkids running around the house. It’s very sad to leave this family, indeed.

This story was specially special as it contains two very angsty plots: Vera’s unrequited love for Mateo Eden, and her endless quest to find her father in the mountains surrounding Eden farm.  

Vera has loved Mateo Eden since the first time she met him.  She’s kept her feelings on hold, working on herself, waiting until she feels normal and can handle a relationship.  And all the time, continues searching for her father.  The story of Vera and her father Cormac Gallagher started in Crimson River and ends in this one.  A heart-wrenching story of loss, Vera has been missing her father and looking for him all over the peaks surrounding the Eden ranch, mostly Sable Peak.

All her feelings about her tragic past are pushed inside a mental box, locked tight, thrust deep down into her soul, so the feelings don’t overwhelm her and drown her.  She’s strong and resilient, truly a warrior.

Mateo suddenly leaves and brings back a newborn baby girl. Now that he’s a new dad, Vera realizes she has to wait more for Mateo because he has a new priority. Then one day, in a drunken haze, Vera’s box opens a little and some of her despair comes through. Mateo changes focus from his baby girl to Vera and a new world opens for him. And we get a beautiful love story with this wonderful man who supports and backs his woman.

Reading Devney Perry is like a comfort read, where you get intense emotional moments but you also get hope and family support. At no time you feel deep despair because there are arms nearby ready to embrace.  There are moments of incredible sadness, and in Vera’s case, hopeless fear of never finding her father. But always, there’s the love of a wonderful man, a precious little girl, and the support of an awesome family.

I loved how Mateo, once he opened his eyes and really saw Vera, he also saw his future.  He was behind her in all her decisions, very supportive and very empathetic.  When she wanted to run, he didn’t stop her, he just ran with her until she stopped.  And then he caught her in his arms and consoled.  For me, Vera was broken, but she was strong inside.  She took strength from Anne, she took understanding from Harrison, and she took friendship from Talia, Eloise, and Lyla, and worked hard to feel part of the bunch.  I felt for her as she constantly questioned whether she was being normal or weird.  In the end, she was complete!

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About the author

Devney Perry is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. 

 

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THE WHOLE TIME, by Catherine Bybee

The D’Angelos #4

Salena & Ryan

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Salena and Ryan meet at Emma’s and Gio’s wedding.  Ryan is Emma’s brother, Salena is Chloe’s best friend and a close friend of the D’Angelo family.  She’s currently the D’Angelo’s restaurant manager.  It’s important to remember when Chloe and Salena were in Vegas, where Chloe and Dante had their surprise wedding, how fun-loving and sexy Salena is.  In this book, that is front and center in the middle of the story.

When Ryan and Salena meet, it’s not surprising they had a lot in common, they were both the rowdy child in their family.  It’s as if a hidden thread sewed them together.  Both were against commitment, and yet, it found its way with them.  I loved Ryan, felt for Salena.

Salena had a secret, not illegal, but something her family would disapprove of.  So she kept at it in secret, and it made it hard for Salena to commit. She’s independent, needs to be self-reliant, and that is what sold Ryan on her, since his prior experience were clingers who wanted his wealth.  Their love story proceeds slow and steamy, with long lingering stares, very few moments to be together, a man who is slowly and strongly falling for his woman who resists to the very end.  I loved their story, even as I struggled with her family history.

I hated Salena’s parents! They were so judgy and opinionated, never a positive thought came out of them, as related to their younger daughter.  And that is why Salena is so secretive and defensive. I felt for her, a woman so comfortable in her own skin, owning her sexuality, and yet craving an approval that never arrives.  The D’Angelos are more understanding and supportive, so I wasn’t surprised she moved out of her parents’ home and into the apartment vacated by Gio.

The first part of this book dragged for me, because there was a lot of the judgy parents.  Then enter the D’Angelo family, with their intrusiveness but also love and support.  Ryan’s mother is a darling, his father not so much but he’s learned his lesson and behaves.  This book is as much about love and steam as about family, which is what makes it so lovable to me.  Franny stars in many of the funny moments, innocently springing important information to a startled crowd!   I love the complicity between the brothers, sisters, friends and in-laws, they make the story so heartwarming.  It was truly a lovely read!

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About the author 

Catherine is a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Indie Reader bestselling author. In addition, her books have also graced The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists. In total she has written thirty-nine beloved books that have collectively sold more than 10 million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full time and has penned the Not Quite series, The Weekday Brides series, the Most Likely To series, and the First Wives series. Learn more about Catherine and her books at www.catherinebybee.com

When It Falls Apart, Book 1
Be Your Everything, Book 2
Beginning of Forever, Book 3