What I Did For Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Audible Version

What I Did For Love

By Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Audio Edition

☆☆☆☆☆

 

If you are like me and always love getting your

moneys worth, you will get that with this story.

The audible version is 13 1/2 hours long.

Not a minute of it is wasted. There are a lot of

characters, several story lines, a few love stories

and a lot of ridiculousness.

 Georgie and Bram have been a part of each

others lives since they were kids. They starred on

a popular family comedy show. Georgie was

looked after. Her father took care of her and

watched after her money. Now, she has a secure

future. Bram wasted it all. The money and the

success.

Now, they find themselves, together, 

 in quite a pickle.

But how to make it work out well for them?

Can they tolerate each other long enough

to get through this situation? Will Georgie lose

her relationship with her father after all? Will

Bram be able to avoid jail and make a life

for himself?

Julia Gibson does a terrific job on the narration.

 

I borrowed this copy from my library.

Review by Lisa Hutson



Susan's Review of Bayside Escape by Melissa Foster

Hold on to your hat for Violet’s wildly hot love story! Lizza is up to her old tricks again, and Violet is in for the surprise of a lifetime!

Two years ago Violet Vancroft was a nomadic artist who never wanted to put down roots and Andre Shaw was a prominent Boston physician whose roots ran too deep to unearth. Their love didn’t stand a chance—or at least that’s what Violet believed when she received a plea for help from the sister she’d never really known—so she snuck away like a thief in the night.

Now Andre travels the world, setting up new medical clinics, and Violet has finally found the family she’d always craved and the roots she’d never known she wanted. When their paths cross unexpectedly, it’s not the reunion either one imagined. But they’ve never stopped loving each other, and after the dust of anger and hurt settles, passion ignites even hotter than before. As the end to Andre’s time at the Cape nears, reality sets in, leaving them no closer to a future than they were before. Violet and Andre are forced to dig deep to discover if they’re destined to live apart forever or if true love really can conquer all. 

 

I will admit that Violet wasn’t my favorite character in the Bayside series. Violet exemplifies the word badass. Swearing, gruff behavior, black clothes and a motor cycle—yes-that’s Violet. Her behavior bothered me but, Violet loved her sister Desiree and would do anything for her. I knew underneath the tough talk and black leather there was a story waiting to be told.

Bayside Escape is one of my favorites Melissa Foster novels. It’s so much more than I expected. There are a lot of family and trust issues and so many secrets. Violet keeps a huge piece of herself separate from those who love her. Learning why she’s led a double life adds so much depth and emotion to the story.

Violet and Andre met in Ghana when they volunteered at a Physicians Around the World clinic. They shared everything and were passionately in love until Violet left in the middle of the night. The reason she left? Her mother, Lizza, lied to her and told her Desiree needed her. Neither Andre nor Violet has forgotten what they shared.

Andre arrives to Desiree’s wedding as Lizza’s date and this sets the stage for a fabulous, passionate story for Violet and Andre. I loved that Andre accepted Violet and acknowledged her creative side and the tender, emotional side to her personality.

It was the understated strength and confidence he resonated that had drawn her in. His ability to soothe or tale control with a single glance, a single sentence. When they’d met he was a busy physician with no time for bullshit-Trust me or trust. There is no other option.

This book has all the feels—it’s emotional, passionate and heartbreaking. Violet and Andre’s story captivated me from the first few pages. Andre is Violet’s true north and their journey home is a excellent read.

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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Susan's Review of A Wedding On Lavender Hill by Annie Rains-Sweetwater Springs 2.5

Event planner Claire Donovan loves giving clients the weddings of their dreams. But that gets tricky when she has to work with the man who recently broke her heart-Bo Matthews. As the son of the groom and owner of the perfect venue in Sweetwater Springs, Bo will be impossible to avoid. But can Claire be this close to her sexy ex without falling for his charms all over again?

Bo's happy for his dad, but he gave up on his own happily ever after when his fiancée left him at the altar. Until he met Claire. She was the first woman who made him think he could fall in love again, which is why he ended things with her so suddenly. But planning a wedding together may be just what this couple needs to remind them that love is always worth the risk.

Event planner Claire Donovan has three days to plan a wedding for Rebecca Long and Pearson Matthews. The catch? She has to work with Pearson’s son Bo. He’s the guy who didn’t call her for a second date. Awkward? Yes—but, the storyline works perfectly in Annie Rain’s short story A Wedding On Lavender Hill.

The chemistry between Claire and Bo sizzled. Loved the back and forth banter between the couple as they struggled to figure out how they were going to put a wedding together in three days. Claire tells Bo that his home on Lavender Hill is the perfect place for a wedding. I loved that she reminded him that he owed her a big favor.

Claire Donovan is friendly, upbeat and a hard worker. She’s overcome a difficult childhood and is an important part of the Sweetwater Springs community. Claire doesn’t want to lose her heart to a man who would choose work over love. She realizes that she has feelings for Bo; she understands that he isn’t ready for a relationship. Claire is not going to trust her heart with him.

Bo has trust issues. He was best man for his friend who married the woman who jilted him at the altar. He and Claire got together at that wedding. Instead of calling Claire the day after the wedding; he took a long term out of town work assignment. Annie Rains does a fabulous job crafting Bo’s struggles with family, work and love. She makes Bo relatable to the reader.

A Wedding On Lavender Hill is a fabulous story of two people finding their heart’s desire while planning a wedding for another couple. I enjoyed that the couple struggled on their journey as they learned to put the past behind and trust each other. Loved the secondary characters and the well-paced storyline. And the conclusion? It was perfect-romantic, fun and full of surprises! I enjoyed this short story and am looking forward to Springtime at Hope Cottage!

If you love books by Debbie Mason, Samantha Chase and Emily March, you will enjoy A Wedding On Lavender Hill! It’s the perfect afternoon read!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

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