Beautiful and satisfying love story!
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Teresa Roman gives us the beautiful and satisfying love story of Jessica and Justin, two young people from very different boroughs of New York City, who meet one summer when they're working at a community center. Theyre instantly attracted to each other, but because of incidents in their pasts, they each struggle to believe they're worthy to be loved. This is the ongoing conflict in Back to Us. But the universal need to love and be loved is what keeps them fighting for their dreams.
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While this was not the first E.M. Abel book I've read, it definitely is my favorite. I absolutely ADORED this love story! I fell in love with Dillon and Sky from the moment I met them and could not wait to see how their love story developed over time. I could not put this book down and wanted nothing more to sit and read it in one sitting. In fact, when I did stop I found myself thinking about the characters, which for me is a true sign of a wonderful reading experience. I am also a huge music fan and I just loved how Dillon's guitar and songs played such a vital role in their romantic journey.

Dillon and Sky are pretty much lifelong friends who find themselves with growing feelings and having to make the decision as to whether they should act upon them. I loved how real these characters felt to me. They were so believable and I just wanted to follow them to their HEA, rooting for their romance all the way. I loved how honest they were with each other and how that honesty allowed them to take a chance at something risky, yet something that would be so rewarding. Sky's quirky personality made me laugh at times, particularly her inner monologue, and Dillon's ability to read Sky's thoughts and feelings and know pretty much everything about her was so wonderful. It made me love him even more. While there is not a great deal of angst in this book (thank goodness!), there is enough emotional turmoil to make up for it. Through laughter and tears I found myself smiling as these two beautiful characters worked hard to find their everlasting romance.

I don't often give out 5 star ratings, and tend to reserve them for books that absolutely blow me away. In this case, I think the fact that, even after their story ended, I find myself still thinking about Dillon and Sky, and missing them greatly, is evidence of how wonderful this story is and how much I loved it.

Thank you E.M. Abel for creating these characters and for telling their story so beautifully.
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Such a romantic story! After the first few pages, I was prepared to be bored with the main character, Michael Kent. This guy was too perfect! But as the story goes on, the true depth of his character is revealed. Glynn Young shows a talent for character development and the work that went into developing the cycling and Anglican church storylines was compelling. In the end, I fell in love with Michael Kent and found his story not only believable, but lovely. A sweet and satisfying read.
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The author has taken a simple situation--a couple getting back together again--and managed not only to make it fresh, but to give it all the qualities of an epic love story. The book has everything you could want in a love story--great characters, big climax, well-paced/well-written prose, humor and attitude. The heroine, Kira, insists on no sex this time around, which provides for a sexier read than many novels where the characters jump right into bed. The sexual tension between them steams up the room. As we read further into the novel, we learn more about what makes the hero, Ethan, tick, as the heroine probes into his relationship with his family. Ethan's co-worker and neighbor provides a lot of laughs, as do his femme fatale boss. More than anything, this is a tale about the human heart. It grabs you. I promise you will be reaching for the tissues when they break up agin, before getting to the oh-so-satisfying ending.
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This is an incredibly touching and heartwarming love story that provides all of the good feels and

left a smile on my face. I really enjoy reading well written and light hearted love stories like this one that

leave me feeling satisfied long after Im done reading them. Melanie has rented a house on the beach

from a good friend in order to provide her with some quality quiet time to work on her next novel and

when she arrives she feels its exactly what she needed. What she wasn't counting on however, is the

sexy but infuriating blast from her past that takes her by surprise and turns her whole world upside

down in the course of one steamy night together. I loved the history Shane the Pain and Melonie the

Felony share together and the bantering back and forth between these two was hilarious to the point

where it had me laughing out loud often while reading this. The nicknames they use to refer to each

other are endearing and make a lot more sense once their history is explained. Melanie wants more

than anything to embrace what her and Shane have between them, but shes still carrying the burden of

past issues that have definitely left their mark on her and its not so easy for her to open herself up and

trust again. She hides safely behind her carefully constructed walls and continues to insist that things

between her and Shane are not going to go beyond sex and neither of them is falling for that at all. Now

its going to be up to Shane to help Melanie to come out of her shell and learn that shes safe with him

and can let him in.

There seemed to be a bit of an introduction to a possible future side story going on throughout

this one with Shanes sister Leah and her co-worker and I hope to read more about her in the future. She

definitely played an important role here as well however and was instrumental in aiding Shane and

Melanie in the right direction, even if her methods were a bit devious in nature. There were several

scenes throughout this story that had me laughing out loud and left me with a smile on my face. There

are plenty of good feels here and touching moments that brought tears to my eyes. After everything

Melanie had been through I can definitely understand where shes coming from and why shes reluctant

to allow herself to trust in someone else again. At the same, being able to do so is necessary in order for

her to finally be able to experience the love that she so absolutely deserves. I honestly felt that it was

the fact that Shane and Melanie shared such an extensive history together that allowed him to reach

through to her when nobody else could and I loved learning about all of the horrible things they used to

do to each other when they were kids. I loved reading the epilogue in this book as well and felt that it

provided for a nice look at what the future holds for Melanie and Shane. Overall, this is a truly touching

book that I highly recommend for anyone to read and I am definitely looking forward to reading more

from this author in the future.
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This is a beautifully written love story. The characters are extremely well done and I connected with them so much that I felt I was living the
story with them. I had hoped for a different ending but sure do understand how Will felt. I rarely read this genre so applaud the author for keeping this suspense-genre person reading to the end!
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A Beautiful Sight  5*
Sandi Lynn  20/08/16
Your stories always make me smile and A Beautiful Sight is no exception.
Really enjoyed the characters, Aubrey and Ethan, Aunt Charlotte, Penelope, Ian, Charles and Lexi.
An interesting storyline, which flowed beautifully, a joy to read.
At first Ethan was the stereo typical rich, playboy who used women for sex, no strings that was until he met Aubrey.
She was a strong, independent young lady, who achieved so much in her 25 years.
The met at an art exhibition where they discuss a painting which turns out to have lots of meaning.
As they begin to get to know each other, with Ethan hell bent on sticking to his rules for women, he is totally blindsided by not only the attraction but also the emotions he feels for Aubrey.
Aubrey is not at all trying to be the one to tame him, she feels there is more about him, even if her friends and family warn her otherwise.
They are both hiding hurt pasts, which play a huge part in how they are as people. They both begin to let each other in more and more.  I loved Ethans housekeeper, driver and his family  they didn't take his crap!
So even though this is a boy meet girl story, who fall in love, its by no means a typical romance story, I loved how they both interacted, they loved and fought with each other!
Glad they get their HEA, so very well deserved and for her to finally accept Ethans help.
A lovely story, had me turning the pages!
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Prior to reading this book, I also had a list; a list of the chores I need to finish when I get home from work. But I wasn't able to get anything done because I was glued to our sofa, reading this book.

I must say, the beginning of the book was a bit slow and the mystery annoyed me. But when the story started to pick up, I was so hooked. The cover of the book wasn't kidding when it said that this is an epic love story. I have always loved puppy love to happily ever after stories, slowly developing romance stories like this. I was somewhat reminded of The Sweet Gum Tree while reading this. The overall appeal and the setting feels the same.

There might be some typographical errors but I am no expert in english to complain. What I really loved about this book is I felt Alex and Jess' emotions. I laughed with them, I cried on several occasions, felt too much kiligs, and I wanted to smack Alex in the face due to extreme frustration. I was with them as they grow together (and apart..tehee) And Jess is an absolute book boyfriend. Where can we find a guy like that, eh?

I may not fully understand Alex' initial reason for the list, it must be pride, but I was satisfied with the resolution provided towards the end of the story. The ending may be a bit rushed but well, we already know what happens next. A very satisfying and highly recommended read! 4.5 stars!!
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I loved it!  This real and beautiful love story was so refreshing and inspiring to read.  With all of the trash "romance" out there these days, the world needs more stories like this!  You won't regret cracking this one open :)
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What a beautiful love story! I absolutely fell in love with Jake! He had such a beautiful soul! This guy loved hard with his whole heart! He was incredibly thoughtful and romantic too with his surprises, origami and poetry. He made me swoon and completely melted my heart.

 What made Jake truly special, though, was his commitment. He made a promise to always be there to look after her....and amazingly, he kept it, no matter how horrible she was to him, no matter how tough things got and how conflicted he felt, he still was there....consistently. If that's not the ultimate example of love, I don't know what is!

This was a great read with plenty of sexual tension, conflict and a reminder: things aren't always what they seem!
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Such a beautiful love story written and embedded in the stars. I love any story about highly emphatic people falling in love. I loved both Rachel and Caine equally. Her feisty attitude and drunk mistakes were absolutely hilarious, but her most beautiful quality was her strength and resilience . I love Caine' s wit and his obvious amusement in Rachel. He did make me want to choke him until 50% of the book. The  I was completely happy about the build up. It was so worth it. Seriously, of you like reading characters with too much sexual tension and frustration.... this is a great one! Great ending too Vi. I loved the thing behind the picture.
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My only regret is that this novel was not longer.  It is one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read, and Romance is not one of my favorite genres in contemporary literature.  With an economy of words, Waller says much, and there is much emotion to be felt via the two protagonists.  Because of its brevity, I will not say any more for fear of creating spoilers, which would be doing a great disservice to this splendid tale.

Read it!  You will be glad you did.
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I loved everything about this story, including the things it was
missing.  Our main characters, Sophia and Wil, have such a sweet story.  They've both been broken but thankfully aren't beyond repair.  Together they heal each other with humor and wit,  patience and compassion,  and trust and love.

SPOILER ALERT
I love that Sophia is a virgin when they marry but I even love it more that Wil is.  His innocence is so refreshing.  I understand British romances usually have rakes and rogues for leading men but this was a very pleasant surprise.

I also loved the love scenes. They were beautifully written without being vulgar.

It's heartbreaking to learn how both Sophia and Wil  have suffered  unspeakable cruelty and have scars both physically and mentally to heal from. There aren't many books that make me cry but I teared up a few times for this one which makes me even happier as their love is realized.  Though they both had histories with violence they were both gentle souls that wanted to take care of and protect each other.

As for the things missing, (that I didn't miss):
-There WASN'T  continuous fighting where first he's mad at a misunderstanding, then she is, and back and forth until the end (all the while having sex, sometimes angry sex, in between). Sophia and Wil enjoy clever, verbal sparring that doesn't really qualify as fighting.  Their only angry moments are when the other one is in danger.
-There WASN'T a list of every body part used while making love along with very, very graphic  descriptions of every sound and motion.  Sometimes it's nice to leave a little to the imagination. Don't worry, they're is plenty of description and they're still steamy!  I just don't like porn mixed in with my love stories.
-There WASN'T love at first sight.  There was a spark pretty early but their love grew stronger over the course of the book which is longer than the span of a couple days.

This was my first book by Mariah Densley but definitely not my last. Thank-you so much for the most enjoyable read I've had in a long time. This book goes straight to the top of my list.
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This book is thoroughly enjoyable and quite satisfying! The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall is not quite normal Amish fiction. It touches on the destructiveness of secrets, guilt and shame, but doesn't dwell there. Once again, Woodsmall delivers a great story with characters who really tugged at my heartstrings. She clearly shows that the importance of family, trust, forgiveness, and strength of character is important to facing adversity and coming through stronger and better.  It is a heartwarming story that is being marketed as a Christmas story, but really works for any season. Once I began reading it, it was difficult to stop until I came to the very satisfying end!
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So many wonderful things have already been said about this book and I was so pleased that it was all true! Luscious and romantic are my two take-away impressions from this story. Beautiful settings, great dialog, and a love story that will stay with you for a long, long time. Ms. Dev is definitely on my auto-buy list now!
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Ever imagined having the pleasure of taking a passionate stroll alone, through an elegant, colorful flower garden and suddenly you feel love and romance permeating your soul and mind? Bloom did that for me! This is a beautiful and intelligently written story about the budding romance between an older woman and a younger man.
Lily Manchester is an abandoned military wife who sells her home to buy a floral shop in order to survive financially. She lovingly names it, BLOOM! Twelve years later, she meets Alex James, an alluring young handsome man twelve years her junior. He is the substitute driver who delivers an order of fresh flowers to Bloom. He invites himself for lunch that same day, and as hard as it was for Lily to believe, it was love at first sight for him.
For an older woman concerned about her good standing in her small rural community of Bliss, North Carolina, will Lily's concerns about the age difference confuse the budding passion she feels for Alex? Surely, the prying eyes and nagging mouth of her mothers' friend, Mrs. Miller will complicate and color her dilemma. And, certainly, you can expect Lily to have anxiety, when out of nowhere; her ex-husband returns and expects her to take him back.
National bestselling author, Linda Dominique Grosvenor has delivered a wonderful tale of love at first sight and a premise that proves that LOVE is LOVE, no matter what the age and no matter others may think or say. The reader is taken on a journey of fancy and wonder with characters so realistically developed. Bloom stimulated the realization in this reader's mind that life and people are metaphorically like the colors and scents in flowers. BRAVO, Linda!
I highly recommend this book!!!
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Marrying Mr. English Part 2 is the continuation of Thomas and Eleanora English's beautiful and amazing love story.  It picks up precisely where book 1 left off and further brings to light the unexpected depth of love their swift joining brings as well as the trials and tribulations they must endure once Toms grandfather cuts him off.  To be honest as I read Tom and Eleanoras story, I kept waiting for the explosion of anger in frustration of the circumstances they had been left in because of his seemingly unfeeling and uncaring grandfather.  But no matter what Tom and Eleanora struggled to overcome, they always came together finding solace in each others love and each others arms.  Despite the limited time they have shared together, the unwavering love and commitment between them is absolutely awe-inspiring.  There is an utterly magical connection their two souls find in one another that once intertwined it fights to survive anything that comes their way.  As it quickly became evident in the first part of their story, these two souls were incomplete until they found one another with their lives and their hearts being quickly drawn together by love.

As I stated in my review of part 1 of this wonderful story, having gotten to know Tom (and Eleanora) makes it truly obvious why each of the English brothers stole my heart as well.  Tom has an unquestionable debonair quality which continuously makes him considerate of Eleanora's needs. It is truly evident throughout this entire amazing series that once an English man's heart finds its true soulmate, there is nothing he won't do for her, and he will fight for her until the end of time.  As for Eleanora, she absolutely exudes elegance and poise in spite of her upbringing and the background in which she was raised making this couple the perfect match.

It seems as though with every addition to Katy Regnery's repertoire of incredible characters and stories, she outdoes herself each and every time, and Marrying Mr. English is yet another example of what an accomplished and outstanding storyteller she is.  Katy continues to bring us fantastic characters, and I am ecstatic and forevermore appreciative of being able to be a part of her journey by reading them as they take me on a journey as well.  Every one of her stories leaves me filled with emotion and tears of happiness for the everlasting love her characters always find.  Katy is the queen of happily ever after.  No matter what struggles her couples go through, they always find their peace and heart-fluttering love in the end.  Truly magical and outstanding!