9.25.2020 STUCK ON YOU By: Portia Macintosh BOLDWOOD BOOKS

 

Stuck On You 

Could a post-it note really lead to love...?

Sadie doesn't have time for finding love. She's too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she's not arranging exhibitions, she's organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.

But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they've never actually met...

With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she's been looking for all along?

The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.

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REVIEW;

Portia Macintosh is a brilliant writer that left me in such a great mood days after reading this book which I could not put down. I was swooning, laughing and enjoying this fun read. 

Stuck On You was not only a heartwarming, fun, sexy, and a romantic read, but it was also so adorable and so creative. Macintosh wrote such amazing characters in this story - I loved each one of them from Sadie to Adam and Damien, their meet cute through post-it notes, and the whole cast of characters - they were absolutely endearing and so enjoyable to read. This book was so well written and the plot so amazing. 

This book had me longing for a British Christmas holiday which was a great escape from the heat and fires here in California. 

I highly recommend this book for a fabulous rom-com with a fun twist you will love and swoon over.

Author Bio –

Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It's Not You, It's Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.

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9/12/20 SOMEDAY IN PARIS: the magical new love story for hopeless romantics BY OLIVIA LARA - ARIA

Publication Date : May 14, 2020
Print Length : 427 pages
Publisher : Aria (May 14, 2020)

Someday in Paris 

'An epic, sweeping romance about soulmates and second chances' Holly Miller.

'An absolutely unforgettable love story' Mandy Baggot.

'A deeply moving, richly evocative story of love, loss and the power of hope' Miranda Dickinson.

Finding the one is only the beginning...

1954. Zara is fifteen the first time she meets Leon. During a power cut in a small French museum, the two spend one short hour in the dark talking about their love for art, Monet and Paris. Neither knows what the other looks like. Both know their lives will never be the same.

1963. In Paris, Leon no longer believes he will ever find the girl he lost that night. After dreaming about him for years, Zara thinks she has already found him. When they meet at an exhibition, they don't recognise each other – yet the way they feel is so familiar...

Over the course of twenty years, Zara and Leon are destined to fall in love again and again. But will they ever find a way to be together?

'It's about dreams and taking chances. Missed opportunities and mistakes. Loss and sacrifice. But above all, it is about love. The kind of love that survives time, distance... even death. The kind of love I wish for you.'

A magical new love story about star-crossed lovers, perfect for hopeless romantics and fans of One Day and The Notebook.

What readers are saying about Someday in Paris:

'I absolutely adored this book and stayed up late at night to finish it!! I couldn't put it down. This was a truly epic love story' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Magical, all-encompassing and timeless; an unforgettable romance' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Without question 5.0 Exquisite Stars!! There are not enough magical adjectives to describe the beauty of this story!! Someday in Paris moved me beyond words and to quite a few tears' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Some books leave you a print in your heart which make them difficult to forget ... Emotive, sweet and unforgettable ... The most beautiful book I've read in a while!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is a book for hopeless romantics, for those who dare to dream, and for those who believe in true love everlasting ... I could not put it down' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book left me speechless. I haven't read such an amazing story in a long time' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this book ... The story kept me hanging on and reading late into the night' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

MY REVIEW:

Once in a while you will run into a beautiful book that will steal your heart away for the beautiful setting, amazing characters and mesmerizing story of true love. This is it! Olivia Lara wrote an amazing story that gripped my heart and didn't let go. Until now I am still tearful and just in awe of the fantastic writing that is just oh so beautiful. If you love a great romance read, you cannot miss this book. Truly fantastic. 

Purchase Links

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Someday-Paris-magical-hopeless-romantics-ebook/dp/B07ZWFLBB7/

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Apple UK: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/someday-in-paris/id1485748992

Author Bio – 

OLIVIA LARA was born and raised in Bucharest in a family of booklovers and storytellers. Since university she has worked as a journalist and marketer in Romania, France and the United States. She is currently a marketing executive in San Francisco and lives in the Bay Area with her husband, young daughter and four cats. Someday in Paris is her first novel.



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7/29/20 THE GREENBECKER GAMBIT By Ben Graff Hosted by @rararesources

The Greenbecker Gambit

‘I only feel truly alive when the chess clock is ticking and the patterns on the squares in front of me are dancing in my head. Very little else gives me the same feeling. Nothing else, that does not involve a flame.’

Tennessee Greenbecker is bravely optimistic as he sets out to claim what he sees as rightfully his – the title of world chess champion. But who is he really? Is he destined to be remembered as chess champion or fire-starter? Either way, might this finally be his moment?

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

THE GREENBECKER GAMBIT by Ben Graff is a well written story about an anti-hero, a very interesting character for me to read. The writing was well done and I thought that the story pacing kept my interest as it moved this fabulous story, utilizing within the backdrop - the chess world. Having a family of chess players, this book intrigued me and found it a really interesting addition to this interesting character. 

The writing was certainly addicting as soon as I got into the story and into the mind of Tennessee Greenbecker. Graff explores the issues of mental health, isolation, and addiction in this thought provoking story. 

This is quite the enjoyable read, and I look forward to more books by Ben Graff. 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greenbecker-Gambit-Ben-Graff-ebook/dp/B08774SJYN

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Author Bio 

Ben Graff is a writer, journalist and Corporate Affairs professional. He is a regular contributor to Chess and Authors Publish. He is not a grandmaster but did draw with one once.

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7/25/20 Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace: An uplifting, feel-good romance (Domaine des Montagnes Book 2) By Julie Stock

Publisher: Clued Up Publishing (July 14, 2020)
Publication Date: July 14, 2020
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC

Over at the Vineyard in Alsace

It’s springtime at The Vineyard in Alsace, a new season and a new beginning

After being abandoned by her partner when she falls pregnant, Lottie Schell goes home to live on The Vineyard in Alsace, where she has started a new relationship with the estate’s winemaker, Thierry. Now about to give birth, Lottie’s determined to raise her child and to provide for them both on her own without having to depend on anyone else.

Thierry Bernard is still dealing with his grief and guilt following the death of his wife two years earlier, for which he blames himself. When he meets Lottie, the instant attraction he feels towards her gives him hope that he can move on from the tragedy of his past, as long as he can tell Lottie the truth of what happened.

When circumstances force Lottie and Thierry closer together, they both find it hard to compromise – she’s proudly independent and he’s fiercely protective – and they’re both wary about trusting someone new with their heart.

Can Lottie and Thierry take a chance on each other, move on from their pasts and start over?

Escape to The Vineyard in Alsace once again with this romantic read set in the heart of Alsace’s wine country.

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace is a lovely novel I read by Julie Stout. This is book two in the Domaine des Montagnes series and enjoyed this very much. It worked for me as a stand alone novel.

This is a lovely story about second chances where the story is set in an absolutely gorgeous setting during the springtime in a French country wine region.

The characters were a delight to read about - their issues and all, which made for a very realistic story. I love that the story was very well written and a very nice escape read full of wonderful secondary characters that I am hoping to read about in the next installments of the book.

Overall, I enjoyed Lottie and Thierry's journey of love and lost, of acceptance and moving on. People cope in different ways and in their own time. It was nice to see the process of healing for each person who have suffered through some loss and grief.

The writing style was beautiful and easy to read. The author really understands human emotions and the mental health that takes a toll on our emotions and human interaction. A simple yet deep story that I loved reading about.

Purchase Link - Amazon

Author Bio –

Julie Stock writes contemporary feel-good romance from around the world: novels, novellas and short stories. She published her debut novel, From Here to Nashville, in 2015, after starting to write as an escape from the demands of her day job as a teacher. Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace is her ninth book, and the second in the Domaine des Montagnes series set on a vineyard.


Julie is now a full-time author, and loves every minute of her writing life. When not writing, she can be found reading, her favourite past-time, running, a new hobby, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, glass of wine in hand.


Julie is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and The Society of Authors. She is married and lives with her family in Bedfordshire in the UK.


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7/14/20 THE CASANOVA PAPERS BY KATE ZARRELLI **review

The Casanova Papers

Ellie Murphy takes a contract teaching English at a school in Venice. There she meets the sexy, enigmatic Professor Piero Contarini, from an ancient Venetian family, and agrees to help him in his work curating a new edition of the memoirs of the famous seducer, Giacomo Casanova. Taking their task seriously, they start to enact his adventures with each other, ecstatically revealing their own kinks as they do so. But who is watching them from the shadowy alleyways of Venice?

Purchase Links
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UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Casanova-Papers-Kate-Zarrelli-ebook/dp/B089T48ZW5/

REVIEW:


THE CASANOVA PAPERS is a historical erotica novel based on Ellie Murphy, an Irish woman teaching English in Venice who meets the ever so charming Professor Piero Contarini. Ellie agrees to help with the memoirs of none other than Giacomo Casanova, the world’s most infamous womanizer from the eighteenth century. Taking their project to heart and maybe getting a little carried away, they find themselves re-enacting Casanova’s exploits and escapades. Zarrelli writes with passion in this historical erotica, bringing to life the relationship between Ellie and the Professor. The writing also brought to life the historical beauty of life in Venice, where a love affair is just the perfect location.


Author Bio –

Kate Zarrelli is the romance and erotica pen-name of Katherine Mezzacappa. Kate is Irish but now lives in Carrara in Northern Tuscany, between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea, with her Italian husband and two teenage sons. She is the author of Tuscan Enchantment (eXtasy: Devine Destinies). Kate/Katherine writes historical, erotic, feel-good and paranormal fiction, set all over Europe, and in her spare time volunteers with a used book charity of which she is a founder member.
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A Cornish Daisy’s Kiss BY LAURA BRIGGS

Print Length: 239 pages
Publication Date: June 24, 2020
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC

A Cornish Daisy’s Kiss

Weeks after boarding a train to Paris in pursuit of her writing dreams, aspiring novelist Maisie Clark is right back where she started: on the idyllic shores of Port Hewer in Cornwall, luggage in hand and heart filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. Except that nothing seems the same as Maisie left it, from her place among the staff at the hotel Penmarrow to her budding romance with groundskeeper Sidney Daniels, who isn’t quite ready to overlook the painful consequences of her sudden departure.

Losing Sidney would be unbearable, but Maisie can’t help fearing it might be true if the rift between them proves too deep to heal. She knows her feelings for him are unchanged, but whether he feels the same remains to be seen—particularly since she stopped him from expressing them in the first place. And to make matters worse, her position at the Penmarrow has been filled by another, there’s nowhere for her to live in the village, and her savings are finally dwindling to a pathetic number – with her book still unpublished after her startling discovery about the author helping guide her towards success.

But one thing which hasn’t changed is the drama and excitement at the hotel Penmarrow, where the staff is awaiting inspection from the dreaded owner Ms. Claypool. Stirring up trouble in the meantime is the owner’s special guest ‘Mad Ludwig’, an eccentric architect whose demands are definitely driving everyone on the staff a little crazy. And then there’s the hotel’s mysterious new desk manager, whose behavior ignites Maisie’s suspicions and causes her to become entangled in yet another form of intrigue—one that could unwittingly jeopardize the future of the Penmarrow and everyone who works there, unless Maisie can find a way to undo the harm.

With everything that matters to her most at stake this time, Maisie faces her biggest challenges yet...and her deepest question of the heart as she confronts the reason she returned to Cornwall and the Penmarrow in the first place.

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REVIEW:

When I saw that that Laura Briggs has another book out in the A LITTLE HOTEL IN CORNWALL series and I get to visit our aspiring novelist Maisie Clark I was over the moon. I love reading Briggs series - they all have the small town feel, characters that are a hoot to read about, have me laughing out loud for some of the disastrous going-ons in the hotel Penmarrow and of course the right amount of romance that always gives me the feels. Reading Briggs series always puts me in a great mood - easy to read in an afternoon and always a great escape.

This time in A CORNISH DAISY'S KISS - the 6th book in the series, Maisie is back in the shores of Port Hewer in Cornwall. When we left it last, her romance with Sydney is on the rocks - with so much left unsaid about their feelings for each other. Maisie's position at the hotel had been replaced, she still has not published her book and with little left on her savings, Maisie is in a bit of trouble.

As always the hotel is always a place of buzz and this time some intrigue may have the hotel in jeopardy. With an inspection looming from the hotel owner Ms Claypool, and a hard to please guest in the hotel, the challenges at Penmorrow just doesn't seem to end - and I am all here for it.

As I always will, I highly recommend this series. This latest installment is a fun read full of what you come to expect from Laura Briggs, introducing new characters, unending drama in the hotel, some intrigue, and also romance. 

Thank you for having me in this amazing book tour.

Author Spotlight

Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.



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6/16/20 SEVEN AND A HALF MINUTES BY ROXANA VALEA

Print Length: 154 pages
Publisher: RV Publications (June 2, 2020)
Publication Date: June 2, 2020

Seven and a Half Minutes. The Polo Diaries Book 3

Before Roxy found herself “Single in Buenos Aires,” she was a single girl in London in search of true love. The third installment of The Polo Diaries series takes us back to that time, and we follow Roxy as she hires a love coach to help her navigate the dating scene. But the love coach comes up with an unexpected assignment: reconnect to a long-forgotten passion. For Roxy this means horses. Within weeks, she finds herself playing polo, thanks to a series of unforeseen events.

Torn between her desire to become the best polo player she can be and the dream of falling in love, Roxy steps fully into the exciting and demanding world of polo, where injury and recovery mix with hard training, and where celebrating the victory of a tournament comes at a high price. Will Roxy eventually become the polo player she dreams to be? And with polo being such a demanding sport, can there be any space left for love?

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

I have read both Books 1 and 3 of the polo diaries and glad to see some background on Roxy as sort of a prequel of where this all started as a young woman in London before her adventures in South America. Love fore horses has always been a part of Roxy's life - her love and passion before anything else. Life sometimes leads us to discovering passions and for Roxy it is Polo. She soon realizes that the demands of the sport which leaves very little room for anything else. 
I enjoyed reading this in an afternoon for a nice escape read and getting lost in the sport and London. It was so nice to read about Roxy again and this time, author Roxana Valea takes us to the very beginning where the polo diaries started. 

Thank you Rachel's Random Resources for having me in this fun book tour. 

Purchase Links

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US - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Half-Minutes-Polo-Diaries-ebook/dp/B083KB87KG/

Author Bio

Roxana Valea was born in Romania and lived in Italy, Switzerland, England and Argentina before settling in Spain. She has a BA in journalism and an MBA degree. She spent more than twenty years in the business world as an entrepreneur, manager and management consultant working for top companies like Apple, eBay, and Sony. She is also a Reiki Master and shamanic energy medicine practitioner.

As an author, Roxana writes books inspired by real events. Her memoir Through Dust and Dreams is a faithful account of a trip she took at the age of twenty-eight across Africa by car in the company of two strangers she met over the internet. Her following book, Personal Power: Mindfulness Techniques for the Corporate Word is a nonfiction book filled with personal anecdotes from her consulting years. The Polo Diaries series is inspired by her experiences as a female polo player--traveling to Argentina, falling in love, and surviving the highs and lows of this dangerous sport.

Roxana lives with her husband between England and Spain, and splits her time between writing, coaching and therapy work, but her first passion remains writing.

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THE LITTLE TEA SHOP IN TOKYO By Jules Wake

Publisher: One More Chapter (June 11, 2020)
Publication Date: June 11, 2020
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers

The Little Teashop in Tokyo

Grab your passport and escape to a land of dazzling skycrapers, steaming bowls of comforting noodles, and a page-turning love story that will make you swoon!

For travel blogger Fiona, Japan has always been top of her bucket list so when she wins an all-expenses paid trip, it looks like her dreams are coming true.

Until she arrives in vibrant, bustling Tokyo and comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart ten years ago, gorgeous photographer Gabe.

Fiona can’t help but remember the heartache of their last meeting but amidst the temples and clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms, can Fiona and Gabe start to see life – and each other – differently?

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

I LOVED this book and had a smile on my face from beginning to the end while reading this amazingly fun and swoon worthy read. It reminded me of my time visiting Tokyo and Julie Caplin has captured all the sights and sounds of the bustling city, the food, the wonderful people. Fiona was living the dream and for a time, I was immersed in Fiona’s world as a travel blogger. A dream job for any travel enthusiast. I can not recommend this book enough! 

Purchase Links

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Author Bio

Jules Wake announced at the age of ten that she planned to be a writer. Along the way she was diverted by the glamorous world of PR and worked on many luxury brands, taking journalists on press trips to awful places like Turin, Milan, Geneva, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam and occasionally losing the odd member of the press in an airport. This proved fabulous training for writing novels as it provided her with the opportunity to eat amazing food, drink free alcohol, hone her writing skills on press releases and to research European cities for her books.

She writes best-selling warm-hearted contemporary fiction for HarperImpulse.

Under her pen name, Julie Caplin, her thirteenth novel, The Little Teashop in Tokyo will be published in ebook and paperback this June.

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6/7/20 RAINY DAYS FOR THE HARPER GIRLS by ROSIE CLARKE

Print Length: 344 pages
Publisher: Boldwood Books (June 2, 2020)
Publication Date: June 2, 2020

Rainy Days for the Harpers Girls

Hard times ahead for the Harpers girls...

It is two years since Harpers opened in Oxford Street and Ben is planning to expand the premises.

Life is good for Sally and Ben as they look forward to their first child and hope for a prosperous future. Beth is settling into married life with Jack, gradually recovering from her aunt’s tragic death, though still unable to conceive a child.

New girls have joined Harpers and Marion, Janice and Becky all become a part of the daily life at the busy store. Rachel is undecided whether to marry a man she isn’t sure she can trust, while Minnie meets an old love.

The sun is shining in English streets but on the horizon dark clouds gather over Europe and war looms
threatening bringing rainy days for the Harpers girls…

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

I LOVED this book, Rainy Days for the Harper Girls, the third book in the “Welcome to the Harpers Emporium” series. I did read this as a stand alone not having read the previous two books and loved it. He setting is in 1914 Oxford Street, London when the First World War was on-going. The men were going off to the war and the women active in the suffragette movement. This was a tough time for everyone and the rich historical detail was written so well for the reader to be truly transported to that time, and the difficulties experienced by many.

Clarke wrote beautifully and easily read over an afrernoon where the writing will easily immerse you into this riveting story I absolutely enjoyed reading about the characters introduced, the enjoyable daily activities, their struggles, trials and tribulations. Though the war in Europe is in the forefront of the story, there were many heartwarming moments, families growing, new romance and other lovely moments that made this read a really fantastic one.

I hope that this series continues as I would love to hear more about this story and the characters. I highly recommend this book and the other books in the series. Well done Clarke on another fabulous installment.











Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/2THhqo3

Author Bio – Rosie Clarke is a #1 bestselling saga writer whose most recent books include The Mulberry Lane series.  She has written over 100 novels under different pseudonyms and is a RNA Award winner.  She lives in Cambridgeshire.

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5/9/20 A SHOP GIRL AT SEA BY RACHEL BRIMBLE

• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: Aria (April 9, 2020)
• Publication Date: April 9, 2020
• Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC 

Bath, 1912.

Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington's, Bath's finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it saved her life. So when Miss Pennington sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, she couldn't be more excited – or determined!

Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can't help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love.

Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Making sure her little brother is safe has always been her priority. But when that means accepting Victoria Lark's offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby's secrets is under threat of being revealed...

A riveting and uplifting saga, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford. 

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

This is Book 4 of the Shop Girl Pennington Series and works as a great stand alone novel.

This book was a wonderful read for me that I absolutely enjoyed. I love historical fiction novels and this one was really special. This book had everything I enjoy in a book - amazing characters, daily life of working in Pennington, a department store as a shop girl, and the Titanic makes an appearance.

I have to say that Brimble writes with such heart and understanding taking great care of developing that story with amazing plot lines that is going to have me read all of the other books in this series, because I cannot be without these characters for too long. I have grown to enjoy them and the world Brimble created.



AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT:

I live with my husband, our two daughters in a small market town near the famous Georgian City of Bath. I'm the author of the Pennington's Department series (Aria Fiction) and the Templeton Cove series (Harlequin) as well as four Victorian romances with eKensington/Lyrical.

When I’m not writing, you’ll find me with my head in a book or walking the beautiful English countryside with my family. And in the evening? Well, a well-deserved glass of wine is never, ever refused.

Rachel is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America.I live with my husband, our two daughters in a small market town near the famous Georgian City of Bath. I'm the author of the Pennington's Department series (Aria Fiction) and the Templeton Cove series (Harlequin) as well as four Victorian romances with eKensington/Lyrical.

5/5/20 BAREFOOT ON THE BEACH By Katlyn Duncan

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HQ Digital (May 14, 2020)
• Language: English

Renee Clarke is perfectly happy just the way she is…

Renee may be thrilled to be planning her sister’s wedding, but after witnessing her mother’s two failed marriages, she has always vowed that she is better off on her own.

But when Renee discovers that Luc Hardy has moved next door, her world is knocked off kilter. Luc was her whirlwind summer romance as a teen and, more importantly, her first love. Now he’s back in West Cove, looking more handsome than ever.

There is no escaping the romance in the air this summer. With the wedding planning in full swing, Renee begins to believe that she might be able to put her childhood reservations about marriage aside.

Yet when her mother arrives, she stirs a torrent of emotions in Renee’s heart. She’s up to her old tricks again – boasting about her latest conquests – reaffirming Renee’s lack of faith in love.

As Renee’s happily-ever-after hangs in the balance, will Luc be able to convince her that ue love can last forever?

A totally heart-warming summer romance you won’t want to put down! Perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Susan Mallery and Lucy Coleman

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:

I enjoy a second chance romance especially in a lovely beach town setting I can get lost in. Renee is a carefree woman who is enjoying summer flings and living the single and ready to mingle life. All fun until one day Luc her first love reappears into her life and her younger sister Cait needs her help in planning a wedding. 

I enjoyed the characters and the underlying message within the story that explores our relationships in our family no matter how dysfunctional. I really enjoyed this fun beach read that took me to West Cove for an afternoon. 

I recommend this book for great characterization, excellent location, and amazing dialogue that I enjoyed. 

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT:

Coming from a small town, Katlyn Duncan always had her head in the clouds. Working as a scientist for most of her adult life, she enjoyed breaking down the hows and whys of life. This translated into her love of stories and getting into the minds of her characters.

When she’s not writing, she’s obsessing over many (many) television series’.

She currently resides in Connecticut with her family. Check out more about her writing and current TV addiction in her newsletter, and on Instagram and Twitter!