March is off to a running start with three ARCs read this week. These were all amazing reads and you should grab them today.
The Unbreaking of a Heart (Heart Sisters #1)
by Annie Dyer
ARC: Release Date- 02/27/2026
#FriendsToLovers #NeurodiverseMC #SlowBurn #ARC
Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this
first book in a spin off series can be read as a standalone and ends with a
HEA.
Readers first meet Rose in the Callaghan Green series book
10. Readers see her meet Carter at the end of Elevator Pitch (book 11). This
book begins almost 20 years later, and we learn of the enduring friendship they
have shared. Rose is a character I have loved from the beginning. I love her
brilliant mind and her ability to overthink things. Carter has just finished
his medical residency in the US when he moved back to London in the hopes he
and Rose might be able to be more than just friends. But he has also made a
decision that complicates that and creates a little bit of doubt. I enjoyed
that they know each other well enough to communicate well, even when it was
difficult. I loved the tenderness and care they show each other. Though they
certainly share an attraction, this book is not high on spice. It is open door,
but not overly descriptive. The focus is on their relationship and their
ability to adapt it from a deep abiding friendship to something more than can make
it a lifetime.
This was a lovely emotional read and I am very excited to read the HEAs of Harriet, Fallon, and Erin when they come.
Heavens to Betsy (Southern Charm #1) by Marika Ray
ARC: Release Date-03/05/2026
#GrumpySunshine #OppositesAttract #RomanticComedy #SmallTown
#Workplace #ARC
Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this first
book in a new series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.
Silas is a true southern gentleman. He exudes charm,
kindness, and chivalry. Betsy recently moved to Heaven, Mississippi from Auburn
Hill, CA (aka Hell) to be with her Nana and get back on her feet after a breakup.
She is a little goth, has piercings, is bold, vocal, and a bit cranky.
Together, these two make for a fun story as they learn to work together, become
friends, and then add a no strings relationship that quickly has both of them
tied in knots.
I laughed and giggled out loud through this whole story.
Silas needed someone to believe in him and his dreams. Betsy becomes the
unlikely candidate who fights for him. Her evolution as she embraces friendships
in the small town and her feminine side is remarkable. She comes into herself
without abandoning herself to fit in. She grows emotionally and lets down
justifiable walls around her heart. I loved her character. Her Nana was a
special secondary character who showed her love and support while nudging her
along. Her new friends tease and support her along the way.
This was a fun romance with laughs, hot times, and a boat
load of southern charm and dialect. I can’t wait for the next book in the
series.
#OppositesAttract #FamilySeries #SmallTown #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book. This is the second book in a series. It can
be read as a standalone (beware there will be spoilers to book one in it) and
ends with a wonderful HEA.
Zoey is a woman of both determination and chaos. Gage is the
good guy who has a plan for everything. Together, they form a combustible
combination. They bring their strengths to a relationship in a way that makes
each of them better and happier in the end. That’s not to say it doesn’t take
effort. And mistakes are made along the way.
I adore this family and how they embrace the community of
Story Lake. I love the banter and good-natured teasing. The animal shenanigans are
a true bonus that you don’t want to miss. If I could move to Story Lake, I
would. I didn’t want to put this book down or leave this amazing over-the-top
town for reality. I can’t wait for the next book.
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