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[If You’ll Have Me]: An ARC Review

On February 2, 2026 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2026, Review2 Comments

Hi y'all! Hope this post finds you cozy Wow, what an incredible story! This is my first book that I've read by Esther and it will certainly not be my last. This book had it all: secret pining, fake engagement, real swoony kisses, a horrid villain and so much more. I adored David and Anna's …

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[Love in a Mist]: A Review

On January 12, 2026 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2026, ReviewLeave a comment

Happy 2026, my friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. I took an unintentional blogging break and find myself here again after several weeks. So glad to be back! Today I am sharing my review of Love in a Mist by Sarah M. Eden. I adored this book! Oh how I love the …

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[Sense and Suitability]: An ARC Review

On October 14, 2025September 19, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, ReviewLeave a comment

Hi y'all! It's beginning to feel a lot like fall around here. I AM HERE FOR IT! I love fall so much, and we are leaning into all things pumpkin, apple spice, and falling leaves.  Today I am excited to share my review of Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham. I was thrilled to receive …

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[Hate You, Maybe]: A Review

On October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, ReviewLeave a comment

Hi y'all! Loving the fall weather right now and all our favorite traditions. Today I'm here with a review of Hate You, Maybe by Julie Christianson. I absolutely adored Julie's newest release! I have read all of Julie's books and was lucky to be on her ARC team for Hate You, Maybe. This just might …

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[A Heart Sufficient]: A Review

On October 1, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, ReviewLeave a comment

Hi y'all! Fall is here and OCTOBER is here and everything is great. I love this time of year! So excited to share my review of A Heart Sufficient by Nichole Van today. This series has absolutely captivated me and I have loved every page! Oh my word! Just when I think I can't possibly …

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[One Kiss Alone]: A Review

On September 22, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, ReviewLeave a comment

Happy FALL!! I am so excited that my favorite season of the year is officially here. Wishing you a beautiful fall with cooler weather, all things pumpkin and lots of good books. I am so excited to share my review of One Kiss Alone by Nichole Van today! I adore this series and have loved …

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[Adjacent But Only Just]: A Review

On September 9, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, ReviewLeave a comment

Hello bookish friends! Hope you are doing well! I am on a roll this week with my reviews of the books in the Penn-Leiths of Thistle Muir series! How thrilled I am to have discovered this series after it has been completed! After finishing Love, Practically, I could go right into Malcolm and Viola's story …

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[A Seaview Christmas]: An ARC Review

On September 2, 2025August 26, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, ReviewLeave a comment

Hi y'all! Happy September! This is my favorite time of year, and I'm so excited for all things fall! Today I am really excited to share my review of A Seaview Christmas by Julie Klassen! This Christmas novella is the finale in Julie's On Devonshire Shores series. I read the first book in this series …

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[A Seaside Homecoming]: A Review

On August 26, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, Review3 Comments

Hi y'all! If you're back in school (or your kids are!), I hope the transition is going smoothly. I feel like we are so close to getting into a good routine. Everyday is so busy but I'm hopeful that we will settle into a rhythm in the coming weeks! I am thrilled to share my …

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[The French Kitchen]: An ARC Review

On August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, Review5 Comments

Hi all! Here we are in August and heading towards school and FALL. Bring on the cooler temperatures and all things pumpkin! Today I am here to share my review of The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron. I have been reading Kristy's books for years and always love her beautiful writing and compelling stories. This …

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