Lyrical Shine | December 22, 2015 | Genre
Blue Moon Lake Romance, book 2
★★★★
SOURCE: TASTY BOOK TOURS
Getting past the librarian’s guard…
Trent Jamieson isn’t one for virtual romance, but there’s something about the intriguing woman he meets on the Internet he can’t resist. Then the small town bachelor discovers the mystery woman who shares her secrets with him online is the laced-up librarian in his self-defense class! Veronica Sussingham may just be his toughest student yet. Because how can he show the vulnerable beauty that some men areworth letting your guard down for?Veronica returned to her hometown seeking shelter for her shattered spirit. The last thing she needs is a blue-eyed charmer who wants to show her how to live—and love—again. Then she discovers Trent is not just another admirer, but a man who knows her deepest secrets. Now Veronica must choose between running from her past—or finding future happiness with the kind of man she swore she’d never fall for….
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{ about sharon struth } .
"Heart-tugging small town romance with real emotion. Struth is an author to watch!" —Laura Drake, author of RITA-award winning The Sweet SpotSharon Struth is an award-winning author who believes it’s never too late for a second chance in love or life. When she’s not writing, she and her husband happily sip their way through the scenic towns of the Connecticut Wine Trail. Sharon writes from the small town of Bethel, Connecticut, the friendliest place she’s ever lived. For more information, including where to find her other novels and published essays, please visit her website.
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This kiss. Oh, this heavenly kiss. Veronica patted herself on the back for pushing aside her first instinct to remove Jim’s hands from her waist in a public place. The way he’d whispered “sexy” drove a warm blast straight to the core of her belly.This time when they kissed, his mouth molded perfectly to hers, not his usual awkward preamble. He was strong and demanding, yet not too pushy. His relaxed lips lulled her into a quick surrender, a surrender she strangely didn’t mind at all.
His hand slipped to the back of her head, and she sighed into his mouth, wishing this kiss would never end. Slowly and surely, however, he pulled away, but she kept her eyes closed, clinging to the sensation a few seconds longer as his breath landed near her ear.
“God, baby,” he said, low and husky. “I can’t wait to get out of here with you later.”
Not. Jim’s. Voice.
Her eyes flashed open. She slapped her palms to the stranger’s chest, pushed him away. “What the hell!”
He stumbled back a few steps, his mouth agape and brows furrowed. “You’re not Angie.”
“Well, you’re not Jim! How dare you touch—”
“Calm down. I thought you were my date.” He blinked a few times. “Hey, I know you. From—”
“The elevator.” Her head spun as she stared into his crystal blue eyes. His gaze swept her from head to toe, making his dark lashes flutter. “Thank God you kept your lips to yourself then.”
“Don’t be ridiculous.” His smiled dropped. “I’d never do that to a stranger.” With a slight cock of his head, a grin creased his cheeks and he lowered his voice. “Although I’m pretty sure we both enjoyed what just happened.”
Her face burned, as if set on fire. “How dare you suggest that I—”
“Hey! You guys are early.” Sophie entered the bar area, Duncan in tow.
Veronica tried to speak but found herself more flabbergasted when Sophie walked right up to Hotlips and they hugged. “Hi, Trent.”
Veronica pinched herself in a bid to wake from this surreal dream. Before she could gather her bearings, Duncan surrounded her in one of his big bear hugs. “Ronnie, you look beautiful. New dress?”
She blinked, nodded.
Sophie came over and hugged Veronica. “You okay?” she whispered in Veronica’s ear.
“I’m fine. Happy birthday.” From over Sophie’s shoulder, Trent watched them. Veronica narrowed her gaze, but he only grinned, like the devil might if he learned your biggest secret.
Duncan slung an arm around Trent’s shoulders. “I see you’ve met my brother.”
“Yes. I have.” The heat of her cheeks still simmered.
Trent winked in her direction, and a sizzling blast assaulted every inch of her skin.
“Pearls made me feel right at home.”
“Pearl? That’s not my name.”
“Pearls,” he corrected, an extra emphasis on the s. “Like your necklace.”
She reached up and touched the smooth, hard jewels near her collarbone. A few other guests arrived and snagged Sophie and Duncan’s attention. While she clutched the hard beads and tried to digest what just went down, she glanced at Trent. He watched her closely, but a playful twinkle in his eyes suggested the case-of-mistaken-identity kiss hadn’t upset him a bit.
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This was a cute story, even if slow at times. I loved Trent and Veronica's initial meeting -- however... how your siblings could be engaged and you've never ever met is beyond me (heck, my brother and his now wife met and spent all their non-married time in Okinawa, and I still met her via Skype). But regardless, they certainly had a meet-cute, even if they had no idea who the other truly was initially.
Or for a little while, for that matter.
Veronica and Trent meet in an elevator of all places -- Veronica is running behind and needs to drop something off with her sister's fiance before heading to a key note speaker event and just as the elevator doors are shutting, Trent jams his arm inside, slowing down her mission.
While Veronica was the type to internalize her eagerness, if you will, Trent certainly externalizes it. Running late? Whip into a parking spot and quickly commandeering the elevator. And pressing the button one (or twenty) too many times. Veronica's cool distaste for him (while secretly admiring the good looking man) was certainly fun.
I loved Veronica's past and how she fought to be the independent woman she'd become. Equally, I loved Trent's decide for change in life -- even though he still had his little black book.
It did take me some time to fully engage with the story, but as a whole, this is a certainly a fun, cute story that most contemporary romance readers will enjoy.
Or for a little while, for that matter.
Veronica and Trent meet in an elevator of all places -- Veronica is running behind and needs to drop something off with her sister's fiance before heading to a key note speaker event and just as the elevator doors are shutting, Trent jams his arm inside, slowing down her mission.
While Veronica was the type to internalize her eagerness, if you will, Trent certainly externalizes it. Running late? Whip into a parking spot and quickly commandeering the elevator. And pressing the button one (or twenty) too many times. Veronica's cool distaste for him (while secretly admiring the good looking man) was certainly fun.
I loved Veronica's past and how she fought to be the independent woman she'd become. Equally, I loved Trent's decide for change in life -- even though he still had his little black book.
It did take me some time to fully engage with the story, but as a whole, this is a certainly a fun, cute story that most contemporary romance readers will enjoy.
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