Not just a romance but truly a love story. Opposing work rivals find more to each other while on a month-long work trial to win a major advertising deal. Once working together for the same firm, Campbell bested Mattie at every turn. She developed an extreme dislike of him which tempered their every exchange. This was the opportunity for Cambell to change Mattie’s opinion. Finding middle ground is the impetus for a love story.
A relationship drama spanning over forty years. Theo, son of a Lord, falls in love with Anna, a coal miner’s daughter. The dictates of his society coupled with an unfortunate and devastating incident separate them for years but their paths cross again. Their enduring love resurfaces, only to be denied repeatedly. A memorable novel.
A delightful book cover to cover. The characters of Emmie and Cameron have their dilemmas, a forming relationship, and easy bantering made it so easy to fall in love with them and invest in their story. Both Emmie and Cameron are searching for empowerment and trust as they work to resurrect a small town hotel pub. He left an illustrious chef career and needs a life reset. She has been tasked by her parents to run their hotel but her father is stubborn and demands she leave her big city ideas behind. Together they work around her dad and find that they make a great team.
This is an emotional romance with fears and insecurities right up front and undenied. The style of writing is unusual and once you fall into the rhythm of the writing, it creates the sense of urgency to the story.
An incredible story chronicling the survival, grit, and determination by the older woman who survived concentration camps during WWII. Her new companion to the Shetlands slowly draws the ordeal out, bringing the two women understanding of each other. The companion took the job to get away from her own sadness and needed to come to a life altering decision.
I was not aware of the German impact on Norway prior to this novel. The research done by the author was extensive and thorough, creating a fascinating and harrowing story. It is a very emotional story at times and perfect with the narrative. Excellent, excellent novel.
The lives of six university friends weave, wobble, and solidify over several years and six weddings. Tash, Adam, and Hayden (a girl) met early on as freshman and became best friends and more. Jude was the handsome and anti-commitment one Hayden loved from a distance for years. Ross loved Caro. Johnny drank too much. Tash and Adam married and had Lottie. The story of the friends is a moving one.
A perfectly engaging romance with several funny scenes and endearing characters.
