May Williams

Christmas at the Grand Hotel: White Pine Island Novellas #1 and #2
Liked the story line and thought cover was basic, simple and to the point. Am new to this author so excited to read this book and others.
Love the recap of the two books in this series without giving the whole thing away.
Island sounds so perfect! Love that it involves a golf course as I am a fan.
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Ned and Bethany's story, White Pine Island by May Williams
Phillips family owns the huge Grand Hotel sitting on the bluff overlooking the ocean. Ned runs the golf course and he's compliant on all the regulations. There is a group that wants him to make changes...
Ned's sister Ellen took care of transportation..other cousins handled other areas. Mr. Hinkle and his daughter Bethany would tag along and not play. Ned couldn't believe how much she had changed over the years-she was now a knockout!
They cut that night short and went to the hotel to check in-she's got her own room, early for the wedding preparations of her sister. She's there to spy on Ned, sending pictures of the golf course to her old boss who will go after his course as it's not compliant with rules and regulations.
She has a lot of secrets and he hopes to find out about them all. Love her new career choice, same direction but getting an education for me. Also the history of the area is fascinating.
He hopes to get closer to her to find out her secrets....hot steamy sex scenes.
Misunderstandings arise and you wonder if they will continue their relationship....
Next in the series sound really good also, can't wait to read them.
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White Pine Island Novella 2 by Amie Denman
Pete's family owns and runs the golf cart family business. He's happy on the island, an electrical engineer and there's just enough to keep him busy, things that challenge his mind.
Ellen also works for the family business on White Pine Island, in transportation part.
They are both lifetime friends over the years and both just want to work and inherit their families businesses when the time comes.
His father are ready to sell and move to the mainland... steamy sex scenes and you wonder how they will remain to be the best of friends ...
Really enjoyed this read also and can't wait for the next in the series.
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.… (lisätietoja)

This is Police Detective Gabe Sinclair and organic farmer Sylvia O’Shea’s story. Once they were in a close relationship, from which Gabe ran as fast as he could, once he heard the word “love”. Gabe immersed himself in his police work while Sylvia immersed herself in her farm work. Much later, Gabe’s job takes him to Sylvia’s farm during an investigation, and both begin wondering whether there is room in their lives for them as a couple and whether separating was really a good idea. The inevitable happens as the couple meet up and begin to re-ignite their relationship. This is an interesting though not terribly remarkable book. This story approaches romance in a way that is reminiscent of other such books. Both characters want a relationship, but, as usual, have some definite fears about where things are headed. Then, things change, and they come together again.

I enjoyed reading about the lives of these two individuals. Of course, I am always interested in a law enforcement job. In this case, in addition, I enjoyed also reading about Sylvia’s organic farm and her job/life there. I have read the other two books in the series, and this is as interesting and enjoyable a read. However, though part of a series, the book, as it with the others, can stand alone. The author has again developed good, realistic characters and settings from everyday life. This is a good romance to read for anyone who enjoyed the other two in the series or for anyone who enjoys a good romance. I received this from Library Thing to read and review.… (lisätietoja)

Adrien returns to claim the woman he’s loved almost forever, Gracie, even when she returned home pregnant with another man’s child. He wanted to marry her then, but Gracie refused, having decided to trust no one ever again. Can Adrien manage to convince Gracie to finally rust him and accept his proposal? He wants nothing more than to become a big part of her and her young son’s life. Adrien decides the way to Gracie is through her young son, Brett. Will Adrien manage to convince Gracie to give them a chance? Can he finally become part of her and Brett’s life? This is the story of how he does this. Gracie still has abandonment issues to work through, but Adrien hopes all will work itself out and they will finally become a family. To do this, he agrees to a six-week trial relationship, as unusual as that sounds. This is a great story about two people who were once close friends, who have a past and some serious issues to work through, and who are willing to give things a try. I enjoyed reading this book as much as I enjoyed reading Animal Prints, the first in this series. These are feel-good stories, where love, friendship, trust and romance triumph over all other things. The stories are both great and very well written. I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first, as I am sure any reader will. I received this from Library Thing to read and review.… (lisätietoja)

This is the story of Ian, who wants to publish a photography book on veterans returning home, and of Colette, a veterinarian who runs an animal rescue on her family farm, Cherry Ridge. Ian’s father promises to fund his book, if he can convince a family to sell their farm, which just happens to be Cherry Ridge. This is the story of Ian and Colette, and their romance. How both grow and change their objectives provides a fascinating read. The chemistry between them is immediate and only grows as the book proceeds though each has an underlying secret that threatens to waylay their relationship big time a relatively short period of time. The story is sweet and well done. I enjoyed watching the characters evolve into their relationship. The setting was also good for the book. This is a good romance for anyone who enjoys one. It is not too long and can be read easily. I received this from Library Thing to read and review.… (lisätietoja)