Sunrise on Half Moon Bay by Robyn Carr - Audio Version

Sunrise on Half Moon Bay

by Robyn Carr

★★★★★

Audio Version

Being the caretaker of your parents is never easy.

Adele has been doing just that for 8 years. She was

glad to do it. Her older sister, Justine, was thrilled 

that Addie wanted to do it. Justine was a successful

lawyer. She was glad to financially help while Addie

did the physical work. Being as the sisters are

20 years apart in age, they have never been 

emotionally close.

The plan worked out until both of their parents had

passed on. Now, it is time for Addie to get on with her

own life. It's been so long since she had her own life.

She had not given it any kind of thought. 

At the same time, Justines marriage is falling apart

at the seams. Her work place is struggling. And she

is double thinking the high pressure life she has

been living to support everyone. 

Both sisters are finding that they can lean on each

other during these times. It has never come up in 

their relationship. 

Helping Justine with her struggles is helping Addie

remember that she is worth more than a 

caretaker. Now, they are both learning how to 

manage their new lives. They are turning corners

to face the doors opening full of possibilities. 

The two sisters are connecting in a way that

has never happened before. 

The magnificent Therese Plummer has taken up

the narration reins for Sunrise on Half Moon Bay.

I enjoy the stories Robyn Carr tells and I like 

listening to Therese Plummer tell them.

I bought my copy from audilbe.com

Review by Lisa Hutson  

Susan's Review of She Loves Me by Melissa Foster -Harmony Point series.

Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves. But while her sisters were dreaming of white weddings, Piper was left heartbroken and commitment phobic by her first love, her best friend’s younger brother.

Bar owner Harley Dutch has a bum ankle and two preteen nieces to take care of, and having his best friend, Piper Dalton, come to his rescue is just the remedy he needs. Piper has owned his heart for years, she’s got a way with the girls, and Harley would sure like to have his way with her.

As things heat up between Piper and Harley, she warns him not to fall in love with her because she’ll only break his heart. Harley is the right man for that challenge—until he makes the biggest mistake of his life, and they begin to wonder if true love really can conquer all.

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She Loves Me is an enjoyable friends to lovers story which features two unique characters. At first, Piper and Harley may seem like an unlikely couple—she’s a tough cookie with a NO commitment rule while Harley is a strong, determined man who loves his family. The couple’s off the charts chemistry and hilarious back and forth banter are spot on and make for a fun read!

Harley is taking care of his two nieces when he trips and severely injures his ankle. Piper rushes to the hospital to bring an injured Harley home and within minutes finds herself taking care of Harley, his two nieces and Jiggs, the family dog. …and maybe just maybe falling for Harley!

Although, She Loves Me is a sensuous contemporary, I feel that describing it that way doesn’t do it justice. Melissa Foster is known for writing smart, sexy protagonists. The multi-faceted Harley demonstrates the author’s ability to create characters who capture your heart from the first page of the book. Harley Dutch is an intelligent, confident, patient man who puts his family first. He’s been in love with Piper for ages. She sees him as a friend. I loved it that Harley used his ankle injury to win Piper’s over. He’s has been given an opportunity to win her heart and he uses it to his advantage!

Loved that Harley addressed Piper’s relationship issues—Piper’s confession resonated with me and gave so much insight into this complex heroine. Piper realizes that she sees Harley differently; she cares about him. Piper isn’t the tough characters that she appears to be—she’s got a soft spot in her heart for her sisters, her brother and their children. My favorite Piper scene? Piper and Jiggs (the dog) crashing into a sweet filled bakery…it was fabulous!

The conclusion to this novel is fast paced and well written. Harley has a compassionate heart to heart with a family member who reminds him to put himself first and not to waste a minute with Piper. Melissa Foster has a talent for writing the perfect HEA for her couples but, Piper believes in love, not marriage. Will that be enough for Harley? The books loveable characters and friends to lovers romance blend perfectly together in this feel good read.

If you are looking for a romance with a swoony hero and a sassy heroine-then She Loves Me is perfect for you!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC provided by the author.

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.

This book is published by Montlake (an Amazon imprint) and won’t be available on other ebook retailers, but you can download a FREE Kindle ereader app to read it.

Click HERE to read the first chapter of She Loves Me!

Click HERE for the Goodreads Harmony Pointe series List.

Susan's Review of Kisses and Scandals: A Survivor's Anthology

You’ve met the men of the wildly popular Survivors series. Now meet the charming friends and relatives who walk the streets of London with them. Kisses and Scandal features three exciting novellas set in the Survivors’ world, including one never-before-published story.

Kisses and Scandal

Kisses and Scandals is not your typical Regency romance—it’s so much more! Shana Galen’s novella has interesting characters, a storyline filled with secrets and a romance that sizzles off the pages. Loved the unlikely friends to lovers romance which developed between Lady Philomena and James.

After her London season, Phil knew she wanted to marry for love. Loved that Phil acknowledged to herself that she felt something different when James kissed her. James is a different type of hero. He kept me guessing during the entire story. James was kind and honorable but there was a bit of mystery to him. The secondary story was fabulous. Phil’s mother is determined to arrange a marriage for Phil while the couple is falling in love in front of her!

Shana Galen adds an element of suspense to the novel when James is forced to reveal a secret. This plot twist added a bit of drama to this well- paced novella. Loved that Lady Mayne saved the day for Phil and James—and of course the ending had a few surprises, too!

Counterfeit Scandal
Bridget Lavery met Caleb Harris when they worked together—she was a counterfeiter and he was spy. Caleb was sent on a mission and presumed dead. Bridget married when she realized that she was pregnant with Caleb’s child. She left her son at an orphanage when she was sent to debtors prison and promised him they would be reunited.

I loved this fast paced story. Bridget was determined to find her son and needs Caleb’s help to search for him. Caleb agrees to help Bridget even though it puts him in danger. Loved how the search reunited this couple who learned to trust and love each other again. And the nail biting conclusion—just perfect!


How to Brew a Perfect Kiss

Shana Galen features Thomas Gaines and Raeni Sawyer in a fast paced novella. Loved that Thomas is a successful businessman and owns two coffee shops. Shana Galen blends Thomas’s wish to have his Bond street coffee shop succeed with his desire for Raeni perfectly.
Raeni escaped her family’s plantation because her father was going to sell her. She suspects she is being followed and this puts the couple in danger. The chemistry between the couple sizzles, there is intrigue and an important lesson about the value of freedom.
Loved the connection between the couple-the passion, the understanding and commitment. And the ending—truly romantic—just perfect.

This anthology is related to Shana Galen's Survivor series. I enjoyed reading Lady Philomena's story as she was mentioned in the Claiming of the Shrew. Bridget and Caleb's son Jimmy is one of the orphans in No Earls Allowed--and I am thrilled that Jimmy got his HEA! And Thomas Gaines was one of my favorite characters in An Affair with a Spare.

If you are looking for a book to read during "the isolaton", these novella are a perfect choice. Shana Galen is a gifted and entertaining storyteller- this novel is filled with engaging characters, suspense filled stories and heartwarming romances!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman
ARC provided by the Author