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Love on the Rocks
Love on Tour Book 1
Kay Harris
2016 Bronze Medal
222 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite
Love on the Rocks is the first book in the Love on Tour series by Kay Harris. After a hitchhiking misadventure during a two-week break from her park ranger job, Dani Roberts finds herself sitting at the next table, early one morning, from rock stars Henry (Hank) Tolk and Sean Rush in a small town diner in Nevada. Before she knows it, Dani is on her way to Phoenix on their tour bus and is taken under Sean’s protective wing, much to the dismay of his female fans. When one of the roadies makes a move on Dani at the intermission of one of their concerts, she instinctively reacts with a kick, but not half as violently as Sean reacts when the spiteful, jealous female groupies decide to play a practical joke on Dani, putting her life in danger. As soon as Dani realizes that she has fallen hard for a man whose life is the polar opposite to her own, the time comes when she has to make a choice which will change her life forever.
What an emotional roller-coaster ride! Love on the Rocks shows how different two lives can be, and that love can be found in the most unlikely place. Kay Harris seems to have found the secret ingredient which turns a book into a classic novel, making the reader crave more. There are so many different personality types, yet they all seemed to click perfectly. Dani’s character is so down to earth and sassy, able to keep her cool at all times, and it works in her favor. The arrogance of the roadies and the snobbery of the groupies was enough to put me off fame for a lifetime, but the new elements which came with each chapter kept me enthralled and begging for more. I was extremely excited to learn that Kay Harris has two follow-up books in the Love on Tour series, and I will be happily adding them to my personal book collection. I thoroughly enjoyed Love on the Rocks and I recommend it to readers who enjoy a great cocktail of love, drama, action and humor.
Love on the Rocks is the first book in the Love on Tour series by Kay Harris. After a hitchhiking misadventure during a two-week break from her park ranger job, Dani Roberts finds herself sitting at the next table, early one morning, from rock stars Henry (Hank) Tolk and Sean Rush in a small town diner in Nevada. Before she knows it, Dani is on her way to Phoenix on their tour bus and is taken under Sean’s protective wing, much to the dismay of his female fans. When one of the roadies makes a move on Dani at the intermission of one of their concerts, she instinctively reacts with a kick, but not half as violently as Sean reacts when the spiteful, jealous female groupies decide to play a practical joke on Dani, putting her life in danger. As soon as Dani realizes that she has fallen hard for a man whose life is the polar opposite to her own, the time comes when she has to make a choice which will change her life forever.
What an emotional roller-coaster ride! Love on the Rocks shows how different two lives can be, and that love can be found in the most unlikely place. Kay Harris seems to have found the secret ingredient which turns a book into a classic novel, making the reader crave more. There are so many different personality types, yet they all seemed to click perfectly. Dani’s character is so down to earth and sassy, able to keep her cool at all times, and it works in her favor. The arrogance of the roadies and the snobbery of the groupies was enough to put me off fame for a lifetime, but the new elements which came with each chapter kept me enthralled and begging for more. I was extremely excited to learn that Kay Harris has two follow-up books in the Love on Tour series, and I will be happily adding them to my personal book collection. I thoroughly enjoyed Love on the Rocks and I recommend it to readers who enjoy a great cocktail of love, drama, action and humor.
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 is a powerful family story, with a heartwarming romance between a strong male lead and a woman who he rescued once (and seems to feel needs constant rescuing and protection). Andy married Laura, a former maid at his family's estate, and they moved without a word to Montana. With their children, they carved out a...){kind=link}
The Bloodline
The Friessens Book 2
Lorhainne Eckhart
2016 Bronze Medal
226 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Elizabeth Butts for Readers' Favorite
The Bloodline (The Friessens Book 2) is a powerful family story, with a heartwarming romance between a strong male lead and a woman who he rescued once (and seems to feel needs constant rescuing and protection). Andy married Laura, a former maid at his family's estate, and they moved without a word to Montana. With their children, they carved out a life together, raising cattle and just living. Until hearing of his mother's death, he didn't think twice of the family he walked away from - because they weren't really a family at all. In the end, his current family is challenged by his deceased mother trying to control him from the grave. So what is more important in life? Family? Wealth? Love? Power? These are the temptations facing Andy in The Bloodline (The Friessens Book 2).
Lorhainne Eckhart wrote a beautiful romance that is not just a romance between a man and a woman, rather, it is a romance novel about the love of a family. A man and wife and their children. The beautiful bond between a mother and her baby as she nurses. The unconditional love that a father has for his children as they run to him, having only been away from each other for a day. You feel the strength of the family unit in this novel, and that is a beautiful thing. I would have loved to know more of the back story. What happened before this book? What had the mother done? What happened to the oldest son (an illness is referenced toward the end). But all in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Andy, Laura, and their family in The Bloodline.
The Bloodline (The Friessens Book 2) is a powerful family story, with a heartwarming romance between a strong male lead and a woman who he rescued once (and seems to feel needs constant rescuing and protection). Andy married Laura, a former maid at his family's estate, and they moved without a word to Montana. With their children, they carved out a life together, raising cattle and just living. Until hearing of his mother's death, he didn't think twice of the family he walked away from - because they weren't really a family at all. In the end, his current family is challenged by his deceased mother trying to control him from the grave. So what is more important in life? Family? Wealth? Love? Power? These are the temptations facing Andy in The Bloodline (The Friessens Book 2).
Lorhainne Eckhart wrote a beautiful romance that is not just a romance between a man and a woman, rather, it is a romance novel about the love of a family. A man and wife and their children. The beautiful bond between a mother and her baby as she nurses. The unconditional love that a father has for his children as they run to him, having only been away from each other for a day. You feel the strength of the family unit in this novel, and that is a beautiful thing. I would have loved to know more of the back story. What happened before this book? What had the mother done? What happened to the oldest son (an illness is referenced toward the end). But all in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Andy, Laura, and their family in The Bloodline.
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The Wedding Wager
Colorado Billionaires Book 1
Regina Duke
2016 Silver Medal
210 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Kerliza Foon for Readers' Favorite
Regina Duke has outdone herself in this contemporary romance novel, The Wedding Wager, Colorado Billionaires Book 1. With less than a month until his 25th birthday, Kevin Wake is growing more and more doubtful that he will meet the perfect candidate to present to his mother as his fiancée. If he does not find a candidate in the next couple of weeks, his entire inheritance will be lost and his brother and sister will be at the mercy of his father. With nothing left to lose, he places a 'help wanted' ad in the newspapers. Time has almost run out when a perfect candidate appears, Megan Mully. Only one problem. She seems too good to be true. Can Kevin really trust her or does she have a secret agenda that she's hiding from him? Is she working with his father to keep him from his inheritance?
Regina Duke's The Wedding Wager is a comically sweet romance. Megan and Kevin were adorable, and I loved the wholesome appeal of their story. While this novel fits the genre of contemporary romance, it is not your typical romance in which the male and female leads spend most of the book worried about how quickly they are falling in love, and if their partner loves them back. It offers a nice reprieve from that angle most romance novels take on and gives the reader a different spin on family drama. I give this book kudos for the well written way in which it is presented. The characters have both their flaws and strengths, and the plot has interesting twists and turns.
Regina Duke has outdone herself in this contemporary romance novel, The Wedding Wager, Colorado Billionaires Book 1. With less than a month until his 25th birthday, Kevin Wake is growing more and more doubtful that he will meet the perfect candidate to present to his mother as his fiancée. If he does not find a candidate in the next couple of weeks, his entire inheritance will be lost and his brother and sister will be at the mercy of his father. With nothing left to lose, he places a 'help wanted' ad in the newspapers. Time has almost run out when a perfect candidate appears, Megan Mully. Only one problem. She seems too good to be true. Can Kevin really trust her or does she have a secret agenda that she's hiding from him? Is she working with his father to keep him from his inheritance?
Regina Duke's The Wedding Wager is a comically sweet romance. Megan and Kevin were adorable, and I loved the wholesome appeal of their story. While this novel fits the genre of contemporary romance, it is not your typical romance in which the male and female leads spend most of the book worried about how quickly they are falling in love, and if their partner loves them back. It offers a nice reprieve from that angle most romance novels take on and gives the reader a different spin on family drama. I give this book kudos for the well written way in which it is presented. The characters have both their flaws and strengths, and the plot has interesting twists and turns.
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P Town
Howard Reiss
2016 Silver Medal
384 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Tracy A. Fischer for Readers' Favorite
In a lovely story that combines love, happenstance and the connections that one can make with people brought together by circumstance, P Town by Howard Reiss is an unforgettable read. Follow the stories of a disparate group of characters who all find themselves in Provincetown for the summer. Each of the characters - Mara, Randy, Ernie, Horton and Reed - come from very different backgrounds and are wounded in their own way. The relationships that they form while in the lovely Cape Cod "P Town," as Provincetown is called, are ones that might serve to bring healing to each in their own way, if they are able to accept it.
I so enjoyed P Town. This book grabbed me from the very first page and kept me obsessively reading until the end. Author Howard Reiss has done a beautiful job in creating characters that his readers will connect with, relate to, and care about. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I am not sure what is. The author's scene setting is excellently done, and readers will feel as if they can simply slip through the pages to Provincetown while they are reading. Any reader who enjoys romance or simply a great piece of fiction would love this book. I highly recommend P Town. I look forward to reading more from the very talented Howard Reiss, and certainly hope that he is hard at work on his next book!
In a lovely story that combines love, happenstance and the connections that one can make with people brought together by circumstance, P Town by Howard Reiss is an unforgettable read. Follow the stories of a disparate group of characters who all find themselves in Provincetown for the summer. Each of the characters - Mara, Randy, Ernie, Horton and Reed - come from very different backgrounds and are wounded in their own way. The relationships that they form while in the lovely Cape Cod "P Town," as Provincetown is called, are ones that might serve to bring healing to each in their own way, if they are able to accept it.
I so enjoyed P Town. This book grabbed me from the very first page and kept me obsessively reading until the end. Author Howard Reiss has done a beautiful job in creating characters that his readers will connect with, relate to, and care about. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I am not sure what is. The author's scene setting is excellently done, and readers will feel as if they can simply slip through the pages to Provincetown while they are reading. Any reader who enjoys romance or simply a great piece of fiction would love this book. I highly recommend P Town. I look forward to reading more from the very talented Howard Reiss, and certainly hope that he is hard at work on his next book!
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Chasing Eva
In Light of Shadows Book 1
Camellia Hart
2016 Gold Medal
360 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite
Chasing Eva is the first book of the In Light of Shadows series by Camellia Hart. After ogling over Clive Stanton’s picture on the cover of that morning’s tabloid magazine, Eva, Izzie and Ali make their way to the office. When the elevator doors open, Clive Stanton is inside and glances at each of them until his gaze lights on Eva. He remembers her face from long ago, before she disappeared from his life. It was with Eva that he shared his very first kiss. Eva Avery is now all grown up and in charge of her deceased father’s successful company, S.F. Designs, of which Stanton Industries is their biggest client. However, many clients worry that new leadership after Eva’s father’s death is possibly the beginning of the end, and when she receives a letter advising that Stanton Industries wishes to cease all dealings with S.F. Designs immediately, Eva knows that her company will not survive the blow. Clive gives Eva more time to allow S.F. Designs to flourish once more, while wooing her and trying to rekindle the past. But all Eva knows of Clive is what the tabloids have printed about him, not realizing that tabloids will make up their own stories if they cannot get a scoop. With both Clive and Eva having had so much bad luck in dating, they now have to decide whether a romantic relationship with each other would flourish or be a disaster.
Not since Ednah Walters’ Runes series have I found myself so engrossed in any book. Camellia Hart strays from the normal chase in romance and presents an incredible chemistry that is unsurpassed. Two people who have had so much pain in their lives, after being torn apart as children before finding each other again many years later as adversaries in business, is a delicious mix which is absolutely intoxicating from start to finish. Should this book ever be published in print, I will most definitely be adding it to my home library. Chasing Eva has the perfect balance of love, loss, triumph and defeat, leading to the most feel-good adventure in any romance. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy the thrill of a well-written novel which completely transports them into the world of two people who will do whatever it takes to get their happy ending.
Chasing Eva is the first book of the In Light of Shadows series by Camellia Hart. After ogling over Clive Stanton’s picture on the cover of that morning’s tabloid magazine, Eva, Izzie and Ali make their way to the office. When the elevator doors open, Clive Stanton is inside and glances at each of them until his gaze lights on Eva. He remembers her face from long ago, before she disappeared from his life. It was with Eva that he shared his very first kiss. Eva Avery is now all grown up and in charge of her deceased father’s successful company, S.F. Designs, of which Stanton Industries is their biggest client. However, many clients worry that new leadership after Eva’s father’s death is possibly the beginning of the end, and when she receives a letter advising that Stanton Industries wishes to cease all dealings with S.F. Designs immediately, Eva knows that her company will not survive the blow. Clive gives Eva more time to allow S.F. Designs to flourish once more, while wooing her and trying to rekindle the past. But all Eva knows of Clive is what the tabloids have printed about him, not realizing that tabloids will make up their own stories if they cannot get a scoop. With both Clive and Eva having had so much bad luck in dating, they now have to decide whether a romantic relationship with each other would flourish or be a disaster.
Not since Ednah Walters’ Runes series have I found myself so engrossed in any book. Camellia Hart strays from the normal chase in romance and presents an incredible chemistry that is unsurpassed. Two people who have had so much pain in their lives, after being torn apart as children before finding each other again many years later as adversaries in business, is a delicious mix which is absolutely intoxicating from start to finish. Should this book ever be published in print, I will most definitely be adding it to my home library. Chasing Eva has the perfect balance of love, loss, triumph and defeat, leading to the most feel-good adventure in any romance. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy the thrill of a well-written novel which completely transports them into the world of two people who will do whatever it takes to get their happy ending.
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Homecoming
A Wisconsin Reunion Romance
Janet Wellington
2015 Finalist
242 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Tina Gibbons for Readers' Favorite
In Homecoming, a Wisconsin Reunion Romance by Janet Wellington, Cory had her heart broken in divorce. Her husband used her to get where he wanted to be in his career and then left her for someone younger and richer. Cory moved back to Faythe, Wisconsin, and took a job caring for Tillie and her nine cats. She learned that Tillie was Jake's great aunt – Jake who broke her heart in high school. Jake ran as far and as fast as he could from Faythe when he was eighteen, leaving Cory behind. When Tillie passed away, she left instructions for Jake and Cory to fix up the house, sell it, and then split the profits. Tillie was a bit of a matchmaker, having connected over fifty couples, who then married. Jake and Cory planned to honor their obligations to Tillie and go their separate ways, but there were surprises in store for them.
I loved the beautiful cover of Homecoming, a Wisconsin Reunion Romance, because I am drawn to houses of that era. Cory and Jake's pain from the past was depicted well enough so I could understand why they were fearful of letting down their defenses and getting involved in a relationship. The sexual tension was consistent and I could feel their connection. I liked them both enough to keep hoping they'd get their happily-ever-after. Some interesting and painful circumstances led to their understanding and admitting how they really felt about each other. I especially liked the touching scenes between Jake and his father later on in the book, centered on forgiveness. I also enjoyed how Tillie was a character and played a role in the plot even though she had died. Janet Wellington penned an enjoyably sweet, romantic tale.
In Homecoming, a Wisconsin Reunion Romance by Janet Wellington, Cory had her heart broken in divorce. Her husband used her to get where he wanted to be in his career and then left her for someone younger and richer. Cory moved back to Faythe, Wisconsin, and took a job caring for Tillie and her nine cats. She learned that Tillie was Jake's great aunt – Jake who broke her heart in high school. Jake ran as far and as fast as he could from Faythe when he was eighteen, leaving Cory behind. When Tillie passed away, she left instructions for Jake and Cory to fix up the house, sell it, and then split the profits. Tillie was a bit of a matchmaker, having connected over fifty couples, who then married. Jake and Cory planned to honor their obligations to Tillie and go their separate ways, but there were surprises in store for them.
I loved the beautiful cover of Homecoming, a Wisconsin Reunion Romance, because I am drawn to houses of that era. Cory and Jake's pain from the past was depicted well enough so I could understand why they were fearful of letting down their defenses and getting involved in a relationship. The sexual tension was consistent and I could feel their connection. I liked them both enough to keep hoping they'd get their happily-ever-after. Some interesting and painful circumstances led to their understanding and admitting how they really felt about each other. I especially liked the touching scenes between Jake and his father later on in the book, centered on forgiveness. I also enjoyed how Tillie was a character and played a role in the plot even though she had died. Janet Wellington penned an enjoyably sweet, romantic tale.
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Heir Untamed
The Royals Book 1
Danielle Bourdon
2015 Honorable Mention
378 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon is about Chey Sinclair, a photographer who is trying to hold onto life with both hands after a tragedy shook her life. She is desperate to make ends meet, but the prospects are not looking good. Just when she thinks everything is ruined, life gives her a chance. A new job offer arrives: live in Latvala for four months and capture the royal family with her camera lens. She takes off, but she was not expecting to fall into the middle of a supreme attraction.
The second in line to the throne, Mattias is a devastatingly handsome man with dark hair and dangerous good looks. Chey feels an instant attraction to the royal prince, but she knows that he is way out of her league. The head of security, Sander Fisk, is another thorn that attracts her too much. Where one is dark and handsome, the other is a blond god. Who can she choose when both are delicious and charming? Does she really want to make a choice? With the drama of the royals, and an unknown foe wanting her out of the castle, can Chey complete her job or will she suffer from being attracted to two amazing men?
I have a confession to make. I saw this novel on Goodreads a year or so ago. If I don’t like the cover of a novel, I don’t usually read it, which is what I did with Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon. Now I am so glad that I DID read it now. The story is engrossing and hooks you right from the beginning. Mattias is a really good man whom I enjoyed immensely, but it was Sander who is loved and adored from get go. Sassy, smart and with a mouth that spews the most innovative insults, Sanders took the cake!
Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon is about Chey Sinclair, a photographer who is trying to hold onto life with both hands after a tragedy shook her life. She is desperate to make ends meet, but the prospects are not looking good. Just when she thinks everything is ruined, life gives her a chance. A new job offer arrives: live in Latvala for four months and capture the royal family with her camera lens. She takes off, but she was not expecting to fall into the middle of a supreme attraction.
The second in line to the throne, Mattias is a devastatingly handsome man with dark hair and dangerous good looks. Chey feels an instant attraction to the royal prince, but she knows that he is way out of her league. The head of security, Sander Fisk, is another thorn that attracts her too much. Where one is dark and handsome, the other is a blond god. Who can she choose when both are delicious and charming? Does she really want to make a choice? With the drama of the royals, and an unknown foe wanting her out of the castle, can Chey complete her job or will she suffer from being attracted to two amazing men?
I have a confession to make. I saw this novel on Goodreads a year or so ago. If I don’t like the cover of a novel, I don’t usually read it, which is what I did with Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon. Now I am so glad that I DID read it now. The story is engrossing and hooks you right from the beginning. Mattias is a really good man whom I enjoyed immensely, but it was Sander who is loved and adored from get go. Sassy, smart and with a mouth that spews the most innovative insults, Sanders took the cake!
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Gwynneth Ever After
Linda Poitevin
2015 Honorable Mention
334 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Natasha Jackson for Readers' Favorite
Gwynneth Ever After is the story of Gwyn Jacobs, single mother of three, working hard to be everything her children need her to be. Several years ago her husband went out to get milk and simply never returned, so she does what she must to survive, which is pretty amazing. That kind of steel, however, comes with limitations, namely that no man has been able to get close to her or the kids in ages. But a chance meeting at the theater throws Hollywood heartthrob Gareth Connor into her path, and turns her well ordered life on its ear. One cup of coffee turns into regular meetings and an eventual meeting of her children. I think Linda Poitevin did a great job of showing how difficult it can be for a woman like Gwyn to date and trust after what she’s been through, while also showing just how crazy life can be when you fall for a superstar.
One of the things I loved best about Gwynneth Ever After is how quickly the kids took to Gareth because it was the one thing that seemed to scare Gwyn the most. Ottawa wasn’t his home so he’d be leaving eventually and her second-guessing everything was typical and annoying. Her skepticism at his interest in her is reasonable, but she gives Gareth a fair shot and they quickly grow to care for one another. I love that Linda Poitevin let us see them weighing the benefits of a relationship; it’s very adult and not very exciting but it is essential to their love story. This was a sweet adult love story with familiar romance themes and a satisfying end.
Gwynneth Ever After is the story of Gwyn Jacobs, single mother of three, working hard to be everything her children need her to be. Several years ago her husband went out to get milk and simply never returned, so she does what she must to survive, which is pretty amazing. That kind of steel, however, comes with limitations, namely that no man has been able to get close to her or the kids in ages. But a chance meeting at the theater throws Hollywood heartthrob Gareth Connor into her path, and turns her well ordered life on its ear. One cup of coffee turns into regular meetings and an eventual meeting of her children. I think Linda Poitevin did a great job of showing how difficult it can be for a woman like Gwyn to date and trust after what she’s been through, while also showing just how crazy life can be when you fall for a superstar.
One of the things I loved best about Gwynneth Ever After is how quickly the kids took to Gareth because it was the one thing that seemed to scare Gwyn the most. Ottawa wasn’t his home so he’d be leaving eventually and her second-guessing everything was typical and annoying. Her skepticism at his interest in her is reasonable, but she gives Gareth a fair shot and they quickly grow to care for one another. I love that Linda Poitevin let us see them weighing the benefits of a relationship; it’s very adult and not very exciting but it is essential to their love story. This was a sweet adult love story with familiar romance themes and a satisfying end.
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The Calum
Xio Axelrod
2015 Honorable Mention
110 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Katelyn Hensel for Readers' Favorite
The Calum by Xio Axelrod is a unique addition to the realm we call "New Adult" fiction. Lovie is looking for love in all the wrong places. She also knows it's crazy to think that her Prince Charming could come in the form of a unicorn, or the calum. Yet it's to the Scottish Highlands she goes for Christmas and it's there that she meets the dashing Duff. Who said childish wishes can't come true? The calum is a reference to a "book boyfriend", one thing that I absolutely love doing! Who says you can't find your Edward, your Christian Grey, your Legolas? Okay, so maybe if your dream guy is a 1000-year-old elf, you have some problems, but it worked out for Lovie so, hey, it can work out for you too!
I'm going to be honest, The Calum is not something that I expected. Xio Axelrod was a hoot and a half in terms of character and voice. I absolutely LOVED the dialogue and banter and simply thoughts inside characters' heads. I also wasn't expecting romance to be so much fun, and it really was. I found myself relating to both Lovie and Duff and I enjoyed their chemistry immensely. Additionally, I liked that the romance was interracial. I haven't been able to find that many books with interracial romance in them (other than some pretty weird erotica) so finding this was a breath of fresh air for someone currently involved in an interracial relationship. I will definitely be looking for more from Xio Axelrod!
The Calum by Xio Axelrod is a unique addition to the realm we call "New Adult" fiction. Lovie is looking for love in all the wrong places. She also knows it's crazy to think that her Prince Charming could come in the form of a unicorn, or the calum. Yet it's to the Scottish Highlands she goes for Christmas and it's there that she meets the dashing Duff. Who said childish wishes can't come true? The calum is a reference to a "book boyfriend", one thing that I absolutely love doing! Who says you can't find your Edward, your Christian Grey, your Legolas? Okay, so maybe if your dream guy is a 1000-year-old elf, you have some problems, but it worked out for Lovie so, hey, it can work out for you too!
I'm going to be honest, The Calum is not something that I expected. Xio Axelrod was a hoot and a half in terms of character and voice. I absolutely LOVED the dialogue and banter and simply thoughts inside characters' heads. I also wasn't expecting romance to be so much fun, and it really was. I found myself relating to both Lovie and Duff and I enjoyed their chemistry immensely. Additionally, I liked that the romance was interracial. I haven't been able to find that many books with interracial romance in them (other than some pretty weird erotica) so finding this was a breath of fresh air for someone currently involved in an interracial relationship. I will definitely be looking for more from Xio Axelrod!
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Sand Dollar
A Story of Undying Love
Sebastian Cole
2015 Bronze Medal
225 Pages
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Romance - Contemporary
Reviewed by Katelyn Hensel for Readers' Favorite
Sand Dollar is a real romance novel from the pen of Sebastian Cole. Raised and groomed from his infancy to take over the family business, Noah is straight forward, organized, and has a no-nonsense attitude...that leaves him feeling empty inside. Robin is a burst of fresh air and energy, but though they are attracted to each other, a secret threatens to tear them apart forever.
One of the best things about this book was its beautiful cover and awesome formatting. I know that sounds a bit shallow, but I really believe that the cover sets the tone of the story and Sand Dollar's cover is so beautiful that you really feel as though you're about to fall in love. The formatting too was crisp and clear, allowing for smooth, unimpeded reading. While this is a relatively short story, you get a real feel for the characters and I'm getting all choked up just thinking about it! Sand Dollar is a great, feel good, possibly cry-your-eyes-out romance.
Sebastian Cole has a real winner here. Though Noah and Robin seem as different as night and day, their contrasting personalities go far in pulling out their "real" selves, making both of them happy for these changes. What makes this book stand out is that, in the vein of Nicholas Sparks, Sebastian Cole has set "now" as a time in the couple's future...having Noah remember the love and what happened. It captures you, enthralls you, and makes you want to hold Noah and Robin in your heart!
Sand Dollar is a real romance novel from the pen of Sebastian Cole. Raised and groomed from his infancy to take over the family business, Noah is straight forward, organized, and has a no-nonsense attitude...that leaves him feeling empty inside. Robin is a burst of fresh air and energy, but though they are attracted to each other, a secret threatens to tear them apart forever.
One of the best things about this book was its beautiful cover and awesome formatting. I know that sounds a bit shallow, but I really believe that the cover sets the tone of the story and Sand Dollar's cover is so beautiful that you really feel as though you're about to fall in love. The formatting too was crisp and clear, allowing for smooth, unimpeded reading. While this is a relatively short story, you get a real feel for the characters and I'm getting all choked up just thinking about it! Sand Dollar is a great, feel good, possibly cry-your-eyes-out romance.
Sebastian Cole has a real winner here. Though Noah and Robin seem as different as night and day, their contrasting personalities go far in pulling out their "real" selves, making both of them happy for these changes. What makes this book stand out is that, in the vein of Nicholas Sparks, Sebastian Cole has set "now" as a time in the couple's future...having Noah remember the love and what happened. It captures you, enthralls you, and makes you want to hold Noah and Robin in your heart!
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