Fedora Chen
A delicious collection of fall holiday romances set in the town of Moonbright, Maine! Love Over Easy by Kate Angell Hannah Allan and Jake Kaylor cross paths in the annual Halloween parade, when Jake helps Hannah corral her rambunctious triplet nephews. A gentle story of coming to listen to one’s heart in matters of love, while honoring tradition and the ties of loving family. Love Rising by Stacy Finz Sydney Byrne and Nick Rossi shared a shattering kiss in high school. And then parted ways for a decade. Sydney returns to Moonbright when her grandmother passes away and leaves her a partly remodeled house, which Nick is contracted to complete. A lovely unfolding as Sydney and Nick grow to enjoy each other’s company as adults and friends first. Romance On Tap by Marina Adair Mila Cramer and one of the James twins share a life changing kiss during a session of Seven Minutes…. Seven years later, can she sort things out with the right twin? A sweet read with a touch of steam. I enjoyed all three stories, and look forward to reading more by all the authors!
Eileen Aberman-Wells
Pumpkin Spice, apples, and all things autumn is all I can think about after reading The Cafe' between Pumpkin and Vine by Kate Angell, Marina Adair and Stacy Finz. I totally loved these three stories occurring in the charming town of Moonbright, Maine, where each fall every porch has a pumpkin,fresh brewed apple cider in every cup, and a hint of the sweetest sorcery in the air. This is a great way to get into the Halloween Spirit, three wonderful novellas all centered around Halloween in Moonbright, Maine, and its traditions. We follow three couples and their journeys. First, there are Hannah and Jake; a little bit broken and needing to find their hearts when they spend time together. Jake is so sweet, as he seems like he’s never enough but he’s just what Hannah needs and wants. Plus, I could actually feel the energy coming off the Hannah’s triplet nephews. Sydney and Nick are both stubborn; reconnecting after all these years is not a happy occasion. As they spend time together we see their growth as well as their connection. Ford and Hudson are identical twins, yet Mia believes Ford is the one for her when Hudson is her true match. Playing the “twin switcheroo” might not be fair, but it was interesting way for Mia to learn the truth. These quick, fun reads definitely get you into the spirit of the holiday. These amazing stories by three talented story tellers were emotional, tender, sweet, and heartwarming tales not to be missed. Each story provided sexy banter, a little steam, confusion, conflict and enduring characters that were given a chance at having a solid, loving future together but also a wonderful community of support. I highly recommend The Cafe' on Pumpkin and Vine The Cafe between Pumpkin and Vine to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Sue Galuska
This book is three shorter stories by Kate Angell, Marina Adair and Stacy Finz that all interact together and take place in Moonbright, Maine. They all follow the local legend where a female from Moonbright will see the man she will marry in a shiny surface on Halloween if she chants the special words before midnight. Love Over Easy by Kate Angell Hannah Allan isn't sure she believes the legend, but she says the chant anyways. Imagine Hannah's surprise when Jake Kaylor, the boy from her high school fantasies comes into her life! Will bad boy Jake turn out to the be the clean cut vision she sees? Love Rising by Stacy Finz Sydney Byrne was in town to close out her Grandma Stella's estate. With plans to sell the house and open a bakery the last thing she is expects is to find Nick Rossi doing work on her Grandma's house. Turns out Grandma Stella hired Nick before she passed away. Guess maybe Grandma knew best! ;) Romance on Top by Marina Adair Mila Cramer thought when she was 18 and had her first kiss by Ford James, that it was they best thing ever and that she found her soul mate. Imagine seven years later she gets another chance and it turns out things that she has always thought are not what they seem....enter Ford's twin Hudson! The Cafe Between Pumpkin and Pie is three sexy romance stories all with fun and entertaining characters. I just adored the city of Moonbright, Maine. You will find many laugh out loud moments as well as some swooning ones. Overall this was a great set of stories that I highly recommend.