A nice gentle romance.
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is a nice gentle romance with a touch of the supernatural thrown in. I found the story a bit predictable but it was an enjoyable change from my usual psychological thriller genre.

I think this will really appeal to romance readers. Amanda James describes the setting at Tintagel well and her characters are likeable- I particularly liked Morwenna!

Three stars seem a bit mean- I wish I could give 'half' stars.

Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read and review this book.
4941197
A sweet romance with the right touch of intrigue to get the blood really pumping. Characters are relatable with the right touch in the end. A sweet read.
3201686
This was a sweet, "clean" romance. It was nice to get away from the sex that's so prevalent in most novels today. When I see "clean" as the description in books, I automatically think that it has no physical touching, but this had kissing and it was written in a way that it was very sensual. I enjoyed the blossoming relationship between Cassidy and Shane. The author took her time and their feelings were believable.
1333771
This is very much like the author's other books.  A simple story about pleasant characters who provide
feel good situations that end happilly.  It is not intellectually too demanding.
202146
This was a nice story with a nice romance.  If there was not the living together aspect with the old boyfriend it would be a very nice family movie.
2985194
Both characters are sweet and flawed, though not deeply. Just enough to be human and believable. Approachable. This is not a mega-angst story, which is well-appreciated for those moments when that is what one craves. This is a hot but still sweet romance I recommend for when you need to take a break from the heavier, damaged or mysterious books.
4423073
This was a well written, sweet, lightly sensual love story. I like the unusual subject manner with the heroine being physically challenged as a result from a child hood accident. The Hero was a true alpha male and was written with a sweet personality. These are good books to pass a rainy afternoon.
2682154
I enjoyed reading this.  It was sweet, wholesome, and light romance.  I didn't have to think too hard; it was simply entertaining for light, enjoyable reading before bedtime.  The characters are sweet, believable, and tender romance blossoms.  Sometimes you want a light read without the chaos, or the many levels of chaos intertwining.  I enjoyed the author's writing skills in weaving the romance.  Sometimes I like it hot, and sometimes it's good to leave something to the imagination.  Well done.  Give it a try.  You'll enjoy it!
1552865
This is a gentle love story set in the hometown everyone wishes for...good neighbors and a town full of people to care for you and to, in turn, care for as well.
1880443
I loved it, it was a light hearted romance easy read.
1193655
This was a quick read with a sweet story line. I did enjoy the simple ways of the hero and heroine.
4066136
This is a pleasant book and a clean read, with no sex or foul language. I enjoyed the description of the quirky town and its eccentric inhabitants, and wished there had been more detail about the cottage since there was a hint of the supernatural about it. The characters were pretty well rounded and likeable. I have two complaints about it, but both are minor. First, the heroine seems determined to pay off a million-dollar debt which she didn't incur...and later drops this goal without explanation. Second, both hero and heroine keep obsessing about their respective situations and the repetition was boring. In typical romance-book style, they feel a frisson of attraction at their first meeting, but I liked the way they didn't leap into bed. Their relationship developed more gradually. This is one of a series set in the same little town, and I might be interested in trying some of the other books. It isn't a blockbuster classic, but a nice story, suitable for an afternoon at the beach.
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Yes, it was a bit cheesy, and rated PG.  But that's two of the things that I thought worked for this book.  I loved that the characters weren't perfect. They helped each other in dealing with shortcomings.  I thought it was charming, but moved a bit slow at times.  It read fairly fast - one evening, but that too was nice.  I wouldn't have a problem recommending this book to anyone.  A good romance without too much blushing and still a nice story. It's always nice to come across a romance that doesn't need hip waders to get through all the mush.
4626369
While this story isn't going to break new ground when it comes to the Romance genre, its a pleasant story about two nice people who fall in love.  Doesnt sound very exciting?  Maybe not, but its well written and I spent an enjoyable afternoon immersed in Vivien and Henrys love story, and thats all I ask out of a Romance novel.

Vivien Rochet grew up in the shadow of the Whitley-Shuler family  literally.  Vivien and her mother lived in the carriage house behind the Whitley-Shuler mansion in Charleston and Viviens mother worked as a housekeeper at the big house.  Vivien dreamed of making it big as an actress in Hollywood, and her dream came true.

Henry Whitley-Shuler did what was expected of him  he had a high powered career on Wall Street, which ended with a heart attack in his early 30s.  Henry is now back in Charleston and doing something he loves, working as a craftsman.
Vivien returns to Charleston after the death of her mother, and finds that Henry is not the horrible boy she remembered  hes a very handsome and charming grown man.  They flirt, they fall in love, something gets in the wayyou know the rest.

I usually avoid the fake movie-star characters like the plague, but I liked Vivien, and there wasn't a whole lot of celebrity name-dropping.  Gibsons heroes are often a little over-the-top in the manho department, but Henry wasn't  hes just your basic nice guy.  There are a few twists in the storyline, but I think they're a little too obvious, and things play out about the way youd expect.  This is not Rachel Gibsons first rodeo  shes a professional and it shows.  The dialog is nicely done and the story moves along at a nice clip, though perhaps a wee bit rushed at the end.  While Vivien and Henry weren't as memorable as some of Gibsons other characters, I thought this was a charming little love story and I enjoyed it.

Occasional swearing/strong language and (brief) sexual content  fairly explicit
3935905
I spent a few pleasant hours reading this lovely little story. The characters, setting and plot are traditional romance fare but well written and worth spending time enjoying.
786238
A gentle character driven story. I cared about these people. My only complaint is the writing style used by the author, no punctuation other than periods, so it was hard to determine what was dialogue. Otherwise, pleasant reading.
2346365
I really enjoyed this read, the charters were well defined and likeable the story was well written. It was a very nice little love story.