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  EX WITH REGRETS Exes & Happy Endings - Book One by Con Riley Release Date: March 26, 2026 Review Con never ceases to write books that book at bruises while also healing. Her men are tender and always on a journey.  Charles Heppel has left a string of exes, and now they have a group chat and meet-ups. Vincent is one of them, but he’s always been on the periphery. Until Harry puts him charge and Charles asks him to look out for Dair. Both men are in a bad place having been taken advantage of, and leaving them floundering. But together…they beautifully support each other, while also learning to let the others in. Gah, they were both so lovely. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Years after messaging his many hookups to tell them he’s officially off the market, Charles Heppel discovers his exes never left that group chat. In fact, all his past booty calls, one-night stands, and friends-with-benefits have become real-life besties. Welcome to Exes & Happy Endings...

  A LOSER BY CHRISTMAS Con Riley’s Christmas Collection - Book Four by Con Riley Release Date: November 14, 2025 Review Every Con Riley story leaves me feeling like I’m a better person by the end. That I’ve learned something, healed something, witnessed a better humanity. I want her to rebuild our world, train our teachers, educate our parents, and generally just guide us to being more compassionate people.  That may seem over the top, but you would be wrong. Every word is gorgeous and meaningful. A Loser by Christmas is, in part, a redemption story - A redemption for Valentin, but also for his relationship with his father. And it’s a second chance for Calum - for his career and to build his dream life. Valentin is a little adrift in life, fighting for something bigger than himself, but not always making the best choices to get it. He’s a little unlikable in the beginning. But of course, he’s not what he seems. Once Calum peels his layers back and helps him reframe what he thi...

  SECOND STORY Second Chance School - Book Three by Con Riley Release Date: May 29, 2025 Review Another incredible story. Glynn Harber grants so many second chances - a haven for battered souls. It might feel like it’s a magical place, but really, the magic lies with Headmaster Luke and the rest of the incredibly caring staff and students who have made their home there. Isaac is desperate and lost when he arrives in Cornwall, he needs the job on offer, not just for himself but for his brother too.  They come from a rough area that’s no longer safe.  What he doesn’t expect is to run into the man who broke his heart. But like most situations, what he thinks happened with Joe isn’t the full story. And Joe is searching for something more too. Like all of her stories, Con builds layers upon layers that reveal tender spots and emotional revelations. I’m not going to lie, I bawled at a couple of moments. Con pokes at bruises but heals you, too.  Special shout-out for gettin...

  HIS UNTIL CHRISTMAS Con Riley’s Christmas Collection by Con Riley Release Date: November 20, 2024 Review What a stunningly beautiful story.  I think it may fav of Con’s Christmas stories. There was so much warmth, that even in the moments of big feelings (and misty eyes) I felt like I was wrapped up in a cozy blanket. It made me smile in a tender way. I especially adore Reece, he’s just so…thoughtful and passionate.  Jack of course is also wonderful. I mean, you have to be to make a living wrangling Rex! But he really shines over the course of the story and comes into his own. This is just one big swoony moment! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Welcome back to London for another snow-dusted and super-emotional holiday romance from Con Riley's Christmas collection. "What do you mean I'll be someone else's PA?" I slump, the bell on my Santa hat tinkling. "For how long?" "Just until Christmas," Rex promises. "Don't worry, Ja...

  SECOND SHOT Second Chance School - Book Two by Con Riley Release Date: October 3, 2024 Review This blew me away.  So, so good. Con Riley’s writing is so utterly gorgeous that I often have to remind myself to focus on the story because I’ve started daydreaming about the places she’s described or thinking about the incredibly moving topics she exposes us to. And Second Shot is chockful of reasons to daydream.  Trauma, loss, guilt, shame. There is one scene between Hayden and Mitch, a teacher mentor, that had me bawling. But it was such a cathartic moment - for Hayden and me. Rae and Hayden are just absolutely stunning people tender, caring, selfless and so passionate. And their journey together, to love, to feeling worthy of love was perfect. This book was an honour to read. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Second Shot (Second Chance School #2) Welcome back to Glynn Harber School for another steamy, swoony romance between two bruised souls. Passion always lead...