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Review | The Governess’s Earl

Is the best role for a bluestocking a bride? Rejected by the man she loved, quick-witted bluestocking Rosemary Denby is determined to win the position of governess to the temperamental […]

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Hope series comes another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays. In June 1972, John Creighton determines to build his wife […]

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This book is an entertaining and thought-provoking fictional story about religion and modern-day culture from the viewpoint of the devil. It is a fascinating, easy-to-read combination of short stories, history, […]

Review | The Heiress’s Convenient Husband

Grace-by-the-Sea: Where romance and adventure come home. The magistrate over a little Regency coastal village, James Howland, takes pride in protecting Grace-by-the-Sea from ne’er-do-wells, including his distant cousin, the Earl […]

Review | Secretly Smitten

  • 2014
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  • Ages 12-18
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  • eBook
  • YA

Hott Synopsis:

Love Between The Lines

Tess has been secretly in love Ryan for most of her life but what would a man as rich and as handsome want with her – especially after having Ms. Perfect as his first wife.

Review: This was really sweet. It’s a cute love story reminding us that we need to look on the inside to get the whole story.

Author: Colleen Coble
Grade: B+
Ages: 16+

Make Me A Match

Zoe is so excited about her new matchmaking business that she can’t help but blow off the warnings from the new city manager. This is Smitten – he wouldn’t dare shut her down!

Review: It was ok. I liked the story BUT didn’t like the ending so it kind of ruined it for me.

Author: Kristen Billerbeck
Grade: B
Ages: 16+

Knit One, Love Two

Anna’s been on her own for a long time. Now her daughters are grown and she’s trying not to be lonely. It helps that she’s got a neighbor in need of help since he broke his leg skiing. An amazing man. A man too much like the one that deserted her so many years ago.

Review: This was a story! It was very realistic and fun. I really enjoyed Anna’s story though I didn’t like her much in the first story 😉

Author: Diann Hunt
Grade: A
Ages: 16+

All Along

The big 3-0 is looming and Clare is single once again. This time it’s because she’s “boring”, as if! When a drifter stops at her nursery she hires him on the spot – if only to prove she’s not as predictable as everyone believes.

Review: Terrific! This on really hit home for me.

Author: Denise Hunter
Grade: A
Ages: 16+

Hott Review:

I really enjoyed this book! It’s a must buy!

More…

Source:Thomas Nelson via Netgalley
Grade:A
Steam:YA
Setting:Smitten, Vermont
Series:Smitten Novella Series #2

A Tribute:

According to Harper Collins Christian Publishing Author Patricia “Diann” Hunt lost her battle with cancer in November of 2013.

Don’t miss the debut of the Hallmark Channel film adaptation of her novel For Better or For Worse when it airs on July 12, 2014.

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February 10, 2014

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4 thoughts on “Review | Secretly Smitten”

  1. wall-to-wall books-wendy says:
    February 10, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Hey! I’m reading “Smitten Bookclub” right now! LOL
    We are so much alike!

    Reply
    1. Gina @ HottBooks says:
      February 11, 2014 at 7:59 am

      LOL!! I read that one too – you can see what I thought on Thursday 😉
      Alike – isn’t that scary – there are two of us!!!!

      Reply
      1. wall-to-wall books-wendy says:
        February 13, 2014 at 7:06 am

        I know! We’re like twins separated by… miles lol.

        Reply
        1. Gina @ HottBooks says:
          February 13, 2014 at 7:55 am

          Just a couple 😉

          Reply

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