The Eclectic Review

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Sharon Clayton’s eclectic review blog spanning romance, contemporary, and literary titles with author interviews.

Rhythm Is a Heartbeat by L.H. Cosway
NewsApr 28, 2026

Rhythm Is a Heartbeat by L.H. Cosway

L.H. Cosway’s newest novel, Rhythm is a Heartbeat, follows Shannon, a single mother, and her ex‑husband Jace, a recovering rock star, as they navigate love, family, and an online impersonation scam. The story blends second‑chance romance with mystery, set against...

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Making the Match (River Rain #4) by Kristen Ashley
NewsApr 20, 2026

Making the Match (River Rain #4) by Kristen Ashley

"Making the Match," the fourth entry in Kristen Ashley’s River Rain series, reunites retired tennis star Tom Pierce and artist‑poet Mika Stowe amid grief, redemption, and a high‑stakes sports‑industry conspiracy. The novel blends mature romance with family drama, featuring their...

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The Homemaker (The Chain of Lakes Series #1) by Jewel E. Ann
NewsApr 16, 2026

The Homemaker (The Chain of Lakes Series #1) by Jewel E. Ann

Jewel E. Ann’s debut in the Chain of Lakes series, *The Homemaker*, follows Alice Yates, a hired “homemaker” for an affluent Minneapolis couple, whose past love affair with vacation‑rental owner Murphy Paddon resurfaces when the couple’s daughter returns for the...

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Romance on the Docket (Forever Yours) by Jessica Powell
NewsApr 14, 2026

Romance on the Docket (Forever Yours) by Jessica Powell

Jessica Powell’s "Romance on the Docket (Forever Yours)" follows Minji Lee, a top Manhattan divorce attorney, and Aaron Singleton, a bestselling romance author who shadows her for his next novel. Their professional clash turns personal as Aaron’s optimism challenges Minji’s...

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Tempting Boss (Manhattan Billionaires #8) by Lilian Monroe
NewsApr 11, 2026

Tempting Boss (Manhattan Billionaires #8) by Lilian Monroe

Lilian Monroe’s “Tempting Boss” (Manhattan Billionaires #8) follows Deena Brand, a confident travel coordinator, as she becomes entangled with her demanding billionaire CEO, Callum Frost. The novel blends high‑stakes Manhattan business scenes with a steamy, emotionally charged romance, highlighting Frost’s...

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More Than Chemical by Leanne Farella
NewsApr 10, 2026

More Than Chemical by Leanne Farella

"More Than Chemical" follows Adriana Blankin, a first‑year chemical engineering student hiding her father's scandal, who turns to campus playboy Dallas Reynolds hoping sex‑induced hormones will improve her sleep and grades. As their relationship deepens, hidden pasts surface, turning a...

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Like Me (The Millingham Series #1) by Katharine Light
NewsApr 1, 2026

Like Me (The Millingham Series #1) by Katharine Light

Katharine Light’s debut, *Like Me*, follows single‑mum Jess as she travels from London to Manchester for a twenty‑year school reunion, where she unexpectedly reconnects with teenage crush Sam, now a single dad. Their chemistry reignites amid lingering secrets, demanding children,...

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Secrets Taken to the Grave (Strathbairn Trilogy #2) by Isobel Blackthorn
NewsMar 22, 2026

Secrets Taken to the Grave (Strathbairn Trilogy #2) by Isobel Blackthorn

“Secrets Taken to the Grave” is the second installment of Isobel Blackthorn’s Strathbairn Trilogy, a gothic historical mystery set in the Scottish Highlands of 1893. Widowed housekeeper Ingrid Barker returns for her former employer’s funeral, suspects murder, and becomes entangled...

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The Tendy (Dalvegan Dragons #4) by Xavier Neal
NewsMar 14, 2026

The Tendy (Dalvegan Dragons #4) by Xavier Neal

Xavier Neal’s latest installment, The Tendy, continues the Dalvegan Dragons series, pairing a towering hockey goalie with a seasoned dentist in a sports‑romance narrative. Reviewer Sharon Clayton praises the chemistry between Thayne “Jukes” Goffe and Gilly, noting the characters’ sincerity...

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The Teacher’s Noble Heart (Double-Dilemma Romance #5) by Susanne Dunlap
NewsMar 11, 2026

The Teacher’s Noble Heart (Double-Dilemma Romance #5) by Susanne Dunlap

The Teacher’s Noble Heart, the fifth entry in Susanne Dunlap’s Double‑Dilemma Romance series, is published by Sharon Clayton. Set in Regency Cornwall, it follows governess Miss Wilkins and quarry captain James Pentarrant as their spirited rivalry evolves into unexpected love, while...

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Test Subjects by Don Fisher
NewsMar 6, 2026

Test Subjects by Don Fisher

Don Fisher’s "Test Subjects" follows Julia, a freelance designer, and Garrett, a middle‑school science teacher, as they join a focus group testing bizarre consumer gadgets to make rent. The absurd products—screaming pillows, insulting yoga mats, edible deodorant—serve as a comic...

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Treacherous God (Haven University #2) by J.M. Stoneback
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Treacherous God (Haven University #2) by J.M. Stoneback

J.M. Stoneback’s new novel *Treacherous God* (Haven University #2) follows a manipulative protagonist who forces a marriage of control over Lilac, using psychological terror to bind her. The story blends dark romance with horror, examining coercive control, identity erosion, and...

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