Barefoot at Moonrise by Roxanne St Claire (Edited review)

Barefoot at Moonrise

by Roxanne St Claire

This is book two of the Timeless series.
What a great idea for a series of grown ups falling

in love. Really, love stories are wonderful. But when

they are in my age group. They have been around

the block. They know whats what. And they know about

falling in love.

So Beth Endicott grew up on the right side of the tracks.

In a well off family. With a very domineering father.

As a result, Beth has made her own way. Started her

own business and is making it successful herself. Not the

easy way. None of her adult life has been the easy way.
Not since high school when her boyfriend broke up with

her using cruel words and blame . Then an unhappy marriage.

A harsh miscarriage. The horrible divorce.
And now, she is at her high school reunion.

Ken Cavanaugh is the boyfriend that destroyed Beth in high

school with his horrible break up. His beloved father was killed

at a construction site owned by Beths father. Ken has spent his

life blaming Mr Cavanaugh. He has not been about to let go of

the hatred. While he is satisfied with his life as a fireman and

paramedic, he knows he is missing something. That family

life. Then he sees Beth at the high school reunion. It's his

chance to apologize to her. For the terrible way her treated

her back then. But it only takes a short second to realize he is

still in love with her.

"She looked away and gnawed on her lower

lip. "I have....baggage," she finally said.
"Who doesn't? At our age, if we didn't

have baggage, we wouldn't have lived. We

can unpack it together."

Can they get over the past? Beth is Miss Independent. Beths father and

first husband taught her to never let anyone have any power over her

life or feelings. Can they get past all the hate and secrets? Can Beth let

herself love again? How can they have a relationship if Ken

can't be in the same room with her father?

"...spotted a pair of red and white high heels

tucked by the stairs the led to the sand.
He couldn't help smiling, because, hell,

this was better than Cinderella.
All he had to do was follow the footprints

in the sand."

I liked this story from the beginning. But at 23%, I fell

head over heels in love with it. Its not unusual for me

to weep a little here and there during a good love story.

But it is unusual for me to be surprised. It is unusual for

me to laugh out loud as I am crying. And it is very

unusual for me to finish a book in just over one day.

I highly recommend Barefoot at Moonrise. It caught

me completely off guard. I have enjoyed reading

Roxanne St Claire before. I loved book one of this

series. But I did not expect the deep feelings this

story caught up in me.

 

I am adding to my original review as I just finished

listening to Barefoot at Moonrise in audio form.

Oh my gosh, fabulous. I truly loved this story.

Easily my favorite Roxanne St Claire story. Period.

And it is wonderful either way. Reading or listening!

The narrator is wonderful. His name is BJ Harrison.

I prefer male narration in romance stories.

I highly recommend giving this one a try.

Completely enjoyed listening to this story after I

loved reading it so much too.

 

I was given my copy of this book in exchange

for an honest review.
Review by Lisa Hutson





Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St Claire - Kindle and Audio (Edited review)

Barefoot at Sunset

by Roxanne St Claire
Kindle and Audio versions

Being a woman in her 50s and a lover of

romance reading, I have wondered before.....

Why are all of the couples so young!? Love just out

of college is fine and all. But what about the rest of us?

Roxanne St Claire has written just the story for us.
This is the first in her new Timeless series.

Emma DeWitt has been stood up at the alter by her

boss. Typical story, right? Only Emma is in advertising

and she is the best thing that company has. She doesn't

know it though. Her confidence at an all time low, she decides

to go to the resort they were supposed to honeymoon at.
Of course, it is a disastrous idea.
Mark Soloman went to high school at Mimosa High School.
So many great memories. Overshadowed by so many

heartwrenching memories. Mark is back on the island for his

high school class reunion. He was widowed 16 years ago.

The love of his life, Julia and Mark were high school

sweethearts. And he cannot imagine why he is back here.

Mark has felt these 16 years that Julia sends him messages.

He feels like her spirit helps direct him.

I absolutely love the idea of romance reading with silver

foxes starring. The two of the them have life experience.

Not just him. But her too. They know more, have seen

more. Have different fears. And they have different ways

of dealing with these fears.
Mark Soloman has a brilliant way of dealing with fear.
This story was fun and hopeful and oh my goodness,

so so so romantic. Grown up romance. Not puppy love.

I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Being my age, I can't think how someone in her 20s

would get this book. It's romance after all. I have

loved reading young romance all these years. So 

why wouldn't they?  But when we are young,

we are quite often less tolerant of things

sometimes, so I dont know. But I believe there is a

big group of hungry readers looking for this kind

of story. I highly recommend it.

I have just finished listening to this story
in its audio version. The narrator was new to me.
So I am ever suspicious. His name, yes it is a him.
Thank goodness. I am rather partial to male narration
with romance stories. His name is BJ Harrison. So first
off, I am not sure, male or female. But it was not long
into the story that I realized it was all ok. The story
I loved was in good hands. He did a great job.
If you are a fan of audiobooks or if you want to
give one a try, I recommend this one.
I enjoyed it very much.

I bought my copy from Amazon.

Review by Lisa Hutson





Barefoot at Midnight by Roxanne St Claire

Barefoot at Midnight

by Roxanne St Claire

 

Barefoot at Midnight is

part of the Timeless series.

 

Law Monroe has lived his life never quite sure just

where he was headed or where he wanted to be.

His guardian angel, Jake, has passed away and now,

Law thinks he is sure where he is supposed to be.

 

Only problem is, Libby Chesterfield is certain that

she is supposed to be in the exact same place.

 

 

The two of them are drawn together, physically.
Emotionally, they are worlds apart. Both keeping

secrets from the other. Not sure who to trust.

They are both in the time of life looking to settle

down. But who will get control of that special place?

 

Can they find a way to trust each other? Will either

of them be able to compromise? Can they make

it all work for both of them? Will their family and

friends get out of the way or help them?

 

Barefoot at Midnight is another romance for

grown ups by Roxanne St Claire. They are all

three easy to read stand alone style. But they

are fun as a series too. Terrific characters that

move along through the series.

I hope you enjoy reading this story as Law and Libby

 argue, kiss, eat, dance and solve a mystery in 

order to find their way.

 

 

I bought my copy from Amazon.

Review by Lisa Hutson