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Last Resort
Jackson is a laid-back water-jock bent on avoiding the thriving business he's inherited. Lila is a wary college student seeking to restore the tuition money her ex-boyfriend stole. Both flee to work at a resort in southern Florida where they hope to find some answers. They wind up finding something unexpected ; each other.
186 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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Rebecca L. Boschee
5 books34 followersAuthor of two contemporary romances, Mulligan Girl (2010) and Last Resort (2011). I also write YA fiction under the name Becca Leone.
Just for fun and to keep creativity flowing in between novels, I’ve been writing a YA serial story, Outlier, over at Kindle Vella. View the first 3 episodes for free at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/s...
See more books by Rebecca at rebeccaboschee.com
Just for fun and to keep creativity flowing in between novels, I’ve been writing a YA serial story, Outlier, over at Kindle Vella. View the first 3 episodes for free at https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/s...
See more books by Rebecca at rebeccaboschee.com
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September 22, 2011
Despite Lila’s circumstances, this is a pretty lighthearted story with many humorous moments. Lila’s job in the resort’s daycare program provides many of these lighter moments. The romance between the two is a bit different. Jackson seems to have fallen in love at first sight, and his reactions to Lila are a bit over the top. Lila’s lack of interest in the men of the resort is a bit extreme, turning her into a challenge for the resident Lotharios. The evil desk clerk seems to be heading for termination, at the very least. This is a fast and enjoyable read.
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Maura
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July 21, 2011
Last Resort is a fun, light, romantic novel that takes place at a resort in Florida. The characters range from those you’d love to have as friends and those you’d really like to strangle. The novel has its serious and its humorous moments but is mostly a delightful entertaining read. I found Last Resort to be the perfect book to read while on a recent cruise, as I relaxed by the pool and on my cabin’s balcony.
August 3, 2011
I was lucky enough to win a signed copy from Rebecca L. Boschee and I'm so thankful I did. I absolutely loved this book!
I love how Lila found herself and Jackson did too while finding each other. Of course, it wouldn't be a good story if there wasn't someone to throw a wrench into things and that's what happened. I loved the ending and can't wait to go find more books from Ms. Boschee!
I love how Lila found herself and Jackson did too while finding each other. Of course, it wouldn't be a good story if there wasn't someone to throw a wrench into things and that's what happened. I loved the ending and can't wait to go find more books from Ms. Boschee!
July 23, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! It felt like being on vacation in Florida, with loads of interesting background information about how a big resort is organized "behind the scenes" and what it feels like to work there. The perfect summer read!
May 7, 2012
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"4.5 stars" Last Resort is a cute, lighthearted, sweet romance about two people who meet and fall in love while working at an upscale resort in Florida. Either the author has first-hand knowledge of the travel/tourism industry or she did her homework well, because I felt like I was with Lila and Jackson in the more relaxed atmosphere of a resort community. Of course, it's not always fun and games for the staff, but they do manage to carve out a little time here and there for romance and recreation. Although some of the situations are more grown-up in nature, the content of the story is very mild, which in my opinion, would make it suitable for most romance fans including teens and sensitive readers.
Lila is a nice girl whose two-timing ex not only cheated on her but ripped off her tuition money to go on a ski trip. Now she's faced with figuring out how to pay for the remainder of her education just when her boss decides that cut-backs are needed at the company where she works. Even though Lila was facing her own hardships, I thought it was really kind of her to volunteer to go on location at the resort so a co-worker who was in even worse straits could keep her job. Once there, she's initially somewhat out of her element, but she caught on fast and was really good with the kids at the resort day-care where she was assigned to work. Lila has a good heart and is nice to nearly everyone, but after her experience with her ex, she's not too trusting of Jackson. At first, she thinks he's just a player, but gradually, she begins to warm up to him. Still, when the circumstantial evidence points to Jackson possibly having another girlfriend and him having run off with Lila's money, she isn't too keen on listening to his explanations even though she still has feelings for him.
Jackson had been partners with his dad in a tour boat company, but with his dad having recently passed away, he's faced with some tough decisions about whether to continue with his father's dream of expanding the company. He goes to work at the resort to get away for a while and do some soul searching in a more relaxed environment. I liked that Jackson wasn't really interested in any of the other female staffers at the resort. Even though more than one of them was practically throwing themselves at him, he basically ignored them, but when Lila showed up, he was instantly smitten. His protective tendencies toward her were really cute. The way he kept coming to her rescue and simply looking out for her well-being was quite sweet. Jackson was equally wonderful with the kids too. In the end, I loved the choices he made about his business and could definitely see things working out great for everyone involved down the road.
Last Resort was a light, easy read that was still very fun and enjoyable. It would make a great beach read for the upcoming summer season. The cast of characters was likable and easy to root for. Even though some of the resort staff initially come off as rather shallow, most of them ended up showing that there was more to them than meets the eye. The conflict primarily revolves around Lila seeing Jackson in the same light as her conniving ex, which leads to several misunderstandings and her being a bit stubborn about letting him explain. This normally wouldn't work well for me, but in Lila's defense, all the stuff with her ex had happened very recently and was still fresh in her mind, plus there were a couple of antagonists working against her and Jackson behind the scenes, planting evidence. All this along with Lila finally admitting to herself in the last chapter that she hadn't been very fair to Jackson, made this trope much more palatable to me than it usually would be. Overall, I had a really good time reading Last Resort. I found it to be well-plotted and well-written, and although it was a relatively simple, uncomplicated story, I have to admit that sometimes it's nice to just slow down with a gentle read. It's like comfort food for the soul. This was my first book by Rebecca Boschee, but I'll definitely be checking out her other novels when I'm in the mood for something low-key.
Note: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
"4.5 stars" Last Resort is a cute, lighthearted, sweet romance about two people who meet and fall in love while working at an upscale resort in Florida. Either the author has first-hand knowledge of the travel/tourism industry or she did her homework well, because I felt like I was with Lila and Jackson in the more relaxed atmosphere of a resort community. Of course, it's not always fun and games for the staff, but they do manage to carve out a little time here and there for romance and recreation. Although some of the situations are more grown-up in nature, the content of the story is very mild, which in my opinion, would make it suitable for most romance fans including teens and sensitive readers.
Lila is a nice girl whose two-timing ex not only cheated on her but ripped off her tuition money to go on a ski trip. Now she's faced with figuring out how to pay for the remainder of her education just when her boss decides that cut-backs are needed at the company where she works. Even though Lila was facing her own hardships, I thought it was really kind of her to volunteer to go on location at the resort so a co-worker who was in even worse straits could keep her job. Once there, she's initially somewhat out of her element, but she caught on fast and was really good with the kids at the resort day-care where she was assigned to work. Lila has a good heart and is nice to nearly everyone, but after her experience with her ex, she's not too trusting of Jackson. At first, she thinks he's just a player, but gradually, she begins to warm up to him. Still, when the circumstantial evidence points to Jackson possibly having another girlfriend and him having run off with Lila's money, she isn't too keen on listening to his explanations even though she still has feelings for him.
Jackson had been partners with his dad in a tour boat company, but with his dad having recently passed away, he's faced with some tough decisions about whether to continue with his father's dream of expanding the company. He goes to work at the resort to get away for a while and do some soul searching in a more relaxed environment. I liked that Jackson wasn't really interested in any of the other female staffers at the resort. Even though more than one of them was practically throwing themselves at him, he basically ignored them, but when Lila showed up, he was instantly smitten. His protective tendencies toward her were really cute. The way he kept coming to her rescue and simply looking out for her well-being was quite sweet. Jackson was equally wonderful with the kids too. In the end, I loved the choices he made about his business and could definitely see things working out great for everyone involved down the road.
Last Resort was a light, easy read that was still very fun and enjoyable. It would make a great beach read for the upcoming summer season. The cast of characters was likable and easy to root for. Even though some of the resort staff initially come off as rather shallow, most of them ended up showing that there was more to them than meets the eye. The conflict primarily revolves around Lila seeing Jackson in the same light as her conniving ex, which leads to several misunderstandings and her being a bit stubborn about letting him explain. This normally wouldn't work well for me, but in Lila's defense, all the stuff with her ex had happened very recently and was still fresh in her mind, plus there were a couple of antagonists working against her and Jackson behind the scenes, planting evidence. All this along with Lila finally admitting to herself in the last chapter that she hadn't been very fair to Jackson, made this trope much more palatable to me than it usually would be. Overall, I had a really good time reading Last Resort. I found it to be well-plotted and well-written, and although it was a relatively simple, uncomplicated story, I have to admit that sometimes it's nice to just slow down with a gentle read. It's like comfort food for the soul. This was my first book by Rebecca Boschee, but I'll definitely be checking out her other novels when I'm in the mood for something low-key.
Note: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2011
Loved this book! The perfect summer book to indulge in. Enjoy!!!
September 12, 2011
Predictable but still entertaining.
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