“All I’m saying is that if you allow yourself to be seeded with doubt, it weighs you down. Shoulda, coulda, woulda does no good. The only thing that ever works is to believe in yourself. And if that feels too difficult sometimes, then you can believe in me, because I have total faith in you. I have never lived my life afraid of what-ifs, and I’m not going to start now.”
this book when I learned that Melissa Foster would be a co-author. I have been a fan of her work ever since I was
introduced to the Braden series. I have heard great things about Bella Andre
but never had the privilege to read her work before now. I enjoyed the collaboration and as a result,
I will be adding a new author to my must read list.
Rockwell Island series. In this installment we get a taste of the Rockwell
family and the island on which they reside.
This is a great start to what I believe is going to be a great series.
Enterprise Diamond Dynasty) took a real bold move by proceeding on a solo
honeymoon on Rockwell island. Now some
may think that this was a crazy idea, but Shelley was the type of woman who
rarely did anything by the book. She was
the queen of spontaneity. This was a woman
who lived for risks. She was independent
and did not believe that she needed a man to define her. She decided on this
venture as she was tired of her failed relationships. She believed that at that
rate she would never experience marriage much less have a honeymoon. Quinn Rockwell
is a workaholic the type of man that Shelley avoids at all costs. He is part
owner of Rockwell Barclay Enterprises. He was forced to return to the island as
a result of an ultimatum laid down by his grandfather. Its on his return visit that he met Shelley.
other. They helped each other to move
past their issues. Shelley brought out a
side of Quinn that he had kept hidden for some time. She helped him to remember
that there was more to life than work. Even though she was not afraid to take risks
her biggest fear was that of rejection. All her life she felt rejected by the
people who meant the world to her as a result, she did everything to
disassociate with her family name. Quinn helped her to see that she was special
and that she should be proud of all that she had achieved. He is the type of guy that I could see myself
falling for. The fact that he was rich would be an added bonus. Quinn was
charming, considerate and caring.
funny, sexy and entertaining. Although
the romance developed rather quickly I found it to be realistic. The struggles Shelley and Quinn faced in
keeping their relationship alive was relatable.
I like the fact that they had to fight to keep the flame going. In the end it was great to see Quinn overcoming
what he thought would be the biggest obstacle to their relationship.
start to finish. I loved the characters
they were unique and I enjoyed the camaraderie between the members of the
Rockwell family. They were not snobbish or pretentious and I liked how they
welcomed Shelley into their fold, no questions asked. I would recommend this story to not just fans
of Melissa Foster and Bella Andre but also to readers who would enjoy a sweet
and steamy romance.
Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of “The Sullivans” and “The Morrisons” series.
Having sold more than 4 million books, Bella Andre’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 18 times. She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King), and Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. Bella also writes the New York Times bestselling Four Weddings and a Fiasco series as Lucy Kevin.
If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country and a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks.
She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance as well as award winning contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction, with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, MENSA Bulletin and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.
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Sounds like such an awesome read. xx
Such a great couple. Loved this one.
Nadene, I'm happy to hear we had you smiling from start to finish! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review after finishing reading. It's very appreciated. Have a great week! XOXO