Showing posts with label sister. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sister. Show all posts

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Blue Hawaiian - Carla Luna

 


The first rule of serving as the maid of honor at your perfect sister’s destination wedding?

No mistakes. The second rule? No drama.

For Jess Chavez, a week in Maui is hardly a dream vacation—not when her sister expects her to be the perfect maid of honor. Not only does Jess have to fake perfection, but she can’t let anyone know she’s unemployed and barely scraping by. Above all, she needs to steer clear of Connor Blackwood, the sexy groomsman who broke her heart five years ago.

A family wedding offers Connor the ideal opportunity to convince everyone he’s no longer an irresponsible playboy. If they see he’s changed, they might support his decision to leave the family winery and strike out on his own. With so much at stake, the last thing he needs is an alluring distraction like Jess.

When Jess and Connor end up together, exploring the island’s lush, tropical beauty, the sparks between them become impossible to ignore. Throwing caution to the wind, they decide to make their own rules.

Five days of passion. No strings. No tears. No promises.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

My Review:

A wonderful, tropical delight of a summer read. Fantastic setting, glorious characters and hot, sizzling romance that kept me hooked, reading it in pretty quick time. If you do get a break, this will be a perfect read.

This is a great rom com, with plenty of laughs and plenty of heart-stopping romance; my first read by this author, it looks set to be the start of a series and one to watch out for.

Jessica Chavez is determined to be the perfect maid of honor for her sister but flight delays mean she’s already not had a great start. Bumping into Connor Blackwood at Maui airport is a disaster she was hoping to avoid. Not wanting to confront what happened years ago, Jessica resolves to have nothing to do with him, but how easy is that going to be in this tropical paradise.

An enjoyable, quick read where you jump straight into the story and then the action never stops. I quite like Jessica and felt annoyed that she got herself into situation she didn’t need to be in. Connor sounds dreamy and a great guy, we all know nobody is perfect though but I think they make a cute couple really – shame nobody else seemed too.

Will the wedding of the year run smoothly? That’s to be seen but there are mishaps, fall outs and drama along the way.

A hot hot hot read, in more ways than one!

Purchase Links

UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Hawaiian-Blackwood-Cellars-Book-ebook/dp/B092KH7LB2/

US - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Hawaiian-Blackwood-Cellars-Book-ebook/dp/B092KH7LB2/

Author Bio:

Carla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist, she still dreams of traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of her stories. When she’s not writing, she works in a spice emporium where she gets paid to discuss food and share her favorite recipes. Her passions include Broadway musicals, baking, whimsical office supplies, and pop culture podcasts. Though she has roots in Los Angeles and Victoria, B.C., she currently resides in Wisconsin with her family and her spoiled Siberian cat.

Social Media Links –

Website: www.carlalunabooks.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/casacullen

FB Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/CarlaLunaAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlalunacullen/





Monday, 4 May 2020

Barefoot on the Beach - Katlyn Duncan



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 true 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

My Review



A lovely, charming read that is about second chances, relationships and romance. It’s a cosy read, especially if you are struggling to focus at the moment. 



It is very well written and the story moves along nicely, I was fully engrossed from the start and really invested in the characters.  Renee is quite a character; think she is very determined, brave and cares a lot for others. Her sister takes advantage to some extent although Renee could stand up for herself more.



The relationship between Renee and Luc is special – what a lovely surprise to find your teenage sweetheart back next door, I would have loved to have more romance (I’m a sucker for love!). Luc is a lovely character though, I liked him a lot.



This book incorporates a lot of family problems, issues with parents and how what they do can affect people going through their own lives. It is a lovely read and remains light even when addressing some more complex themes.



With gorgeous settings and wonderful descriptions, enjoy your walk along the beach!