Storms of Change

Provincetown Tales #4

by Radclyffe

Amidst war abroad and upheaval at home, Reese Conlon and Tory King face their gravest challenge to their life together. Can love and passion survive the unforgiving storms of change? In the continuing saga of the Provincetown Tales, Reese Conlon’s obligations to family and country are put to the test as war engulfs the Middle East, while her partner Tory King must chose between her career and motherhood when her family is disrupted. While friends and family struggle with the fears and uncertainties of a world in strife, the small seaside town is rocked by a series of crimes that suggest newly arrived real estate entrepreneur, Ricarda Grechi, may have connections to more than just the business world. State Police Detective Carter Wayne intends to find out.

Genres: Lesbian, Romance, Lesbian Fiction, LGBT, Lesbian Romance, Fiction, Audiobook

275 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

Radclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance 2009 through 2015 as well as multiple other anthologies. She is an eight-time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery, and erotica—winning in both romance and erotica. A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also an RWA Prism, Lories, Beanpot, Aspen Gold, and Laurel Wreath winner in multiple mainstream romance categories. In 2014, she received the Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. In 2004, she founded Bold Strokes Books, an independent LGBTQ publishing company, and in 2013, she founded the Flax Mill Creek Writers Retreat offering writing workshops to authors in all stages of their careers.

She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”

Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.

Reviews

[Corporate Slave · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better and better ! Radclyffe the queen 👸

[Jane Shambler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Radclyffe isn't afraid to confront issues that many prefer to ignore. She handles controversial issues with compassion and sensitivity. War that is not on our home soil is hard to imagine, and probably ignored by the majority. Unless of course you are directly affected by being there or having a loved one directly in harm's way. My nephew is one of those who puts himself in harm's way and I am very proud of him. This book tackles not only the issue of defending one's country but also questions why. It's a great story, one which I'm sure I'll read again. Radclyffe also tackles organized crime. Does family automatically make you guilty? You need to read this book, it's exceptional in the topics but also it's a great story and the characters are very realistic. Loved it. Now I'm off to read the next instalment, however I'm at a loss how Radclyffe can top this one.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm having so much fun reading this series on Audible! The writing is wonderful. The setting is perfect and the characters are easy to fall in love with. Nicol Zanzarella makes the stories come alive with her narration. This is a wonderful book and a great series. I can't wait to get book five.

[Kexx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caught up after 4 years, didn’t rate books 2 and 3 so highly back then, but really enjoyed this one. Three plus stories combining to make an excellent package. Recommended.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series with wonderful, interesting and different characters. Some main characters are leading through all the books, some have less presence and some will come back again. Radclyffe is an extraordinary storyteller. And she doesn't shy away from difficult themes like war and the problems they involve for the people after returning home.

Highly recommended series, my rating 5 stars

[queer_aussie_reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Storms of Change, # 4 in the Province Town Tales lives up to every expectation I ever have when picking up a book by Radclyffe; Relatable characters, emotional turmoil and dramatic twists and turns.

For some reason I seemed to have skipped ahead and went from #1 straight to #4  but by the time I realised I hadn't read the previous two in the series I was committed.  There were a few things mentioned that made this glaringly obvious but it did not affect the overall enjoyment of the story.

Storms of Change continues in the story of Reese, Tory, Brie and Caroline, while interwieving newcommers Carter and Rica. The results being a action filled, heart wrenching romance with strong female characters who are courageous, determind and relatable.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good. It had my heart bursting with emotion and I may have shed more than a tear or two.
When Reese’s reserve unit gets deployed and Reese has to say goodbye to Tory, Reggie, and Bri, oh man heartache city. Tears when Bri said everyone leaves, and again the morning Reese was leaving and Tory was trying so hard not to cry. Then Tory crying afterward on the beach after Kayaking. My heart sank when Tory learned that Reese’s unit is missing! All the relief when Reese calls Tory and we learn that Reese is coming home. That beautiful moment when they see each other again, the first kiss, and as they hold each other again. The heartbreak as Tory discovers all the places Reese was wounded. The sweet happy heart anticipation of Reese holding Reggie or embracing Bri. So many emotions.
We also get Rica and Carters story. Carter feel in love the with woman she was suppose to be investigating. Rica wants nothing to do with her fathers business or the asshole Lorenzo who keeps putting his hands on her. I was so happy when Carter gave Rica’s father that picture and the note. I hate him for hurting Rica and what he did to Carter. I was so happy when Rica came back for Carter!
I love these women and their stories.

[Diane Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series! intense,same likable characters and as usual good storytelling (paperback!)

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve gone to the city library to try and get some of Radclyffe’s novels and it is hit and miss. I’m reading the earliest dates they have and sadly for me this one from 2006 is clearly part of a series (Provincetown Tales #4). I’m giving it four starts and it may have been higher if I’d been able to read the previous book in the series. This one has two plots going on. Reese Conlon, works for the local police department. She is also a colonel in the Marines and her reserve unit is just called up to go to Afghanistan. She loves her country and her oath to her fellow Marines. But it is hard saying goodbye to her young daughter, family and friends. The other plot is Rica Pareto has just opened an art gallery in Provincetown. She also has one in NYC she leaves in her trusted friends hands. Massachusetts State Trooper Carter Wayne is a lawyer and is a special investigator undercover working with her agency and the FBI trying to get information mob activities. Rica’s father is mob king and Carter is trying to get close to Rica for information on her father. I liked all the characters and found the writing and action fast paced. Clearly I was missing a lot of background about Reese and her friends which were probably the focus of earlier books, but I still found I could read and enjoy the story.

[Lindie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well I guess I need to read the 5th and final book of the series. If I didn’t know I was gay already this rabbit hole I’ve fell down would be a huge red flag. Or rainbow flag...

[Statum · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been only rating these books and not reviewing them. I gave books 1-3, 4 stars. I just felt some things were a bit repetitive and I had no other qualms. This book was really good. More complex and just awesome. I hope Radclyffe keeps it up over the rest of the series.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an interesting episode following more than one premise at the same time. I loved this story.

[Brooklyn Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book bothered me. I loved the writing, and the plot but I just hate war and everything to do with it. I hated that Reese was forced, by obligation, to go and the scene between Reese and Tory had me flying through the tissues. The crime family thing with Rica and her father was an interesting story, and I enjoyed Carter's character as she struggled with doing her job and falling for Rica. I was happy when Things got back to normal at the end, although, things aren't really back normal, something tells me.

[Shine305 · Rating 4 out of 5]

could not put the book down. Radclyffe is such a fine writer. Her story lines are always gripping, her characters believable, her prose never cliche. So often, in this book and many of her others, you will encounter a new turn of phrase that you wish to remember beyond the reading of the book.

[Jeimy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is repetitive at times, but still entertaining.

[Debbie Hoskins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so addictive. This has some of the more suspenseful plot lines.

[Nyki Mancera · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one left me shattered…

I love reading about the new MC story. Rica and Carter. It was an interesting combination. I wasn’t sure how those differences would be reconciled given their vastly different lives and where on the side of the law they both stood. I can’t wait to read more of their story. It feels like we aren’t finished with them. The author made a comment on how Tory, Bri, Carter, and Reese lives were going to be intertwined with Rica’s. The breadcrumbs have been tossed. Small towns…

I liked that we still have the stories of our MC from the very first book. I love them dearly. This installment left me shattered. I knew that at some point Reese would have to make a decision about her commission. Being ex-military myself. I know how it can be to be torn between family and country responsibilities and promises. I was in the military during wartime. And it is nothing snuff your nose up at. Everyone has to choose what is more important to them, family or your country? I was not raised as Reese was depicted in the story. But i think honor for family supersedes your military oath. Perhaps because I know that once they’re done with you and you’re no longer able to be useful, they’re done. And what you’re left with is shambles of a life. They don’t take care of you or your family. It is a misplaced oath of honor, because it is not returned you, the average soldiers. Reese may get a bit more, because she was an officer and the dtr of a General w/clout. But still. It would have been an easier decision for me to make. Because who takes care of the “broken” besides family and friends? They are saddled with what the military life leaves behind in their wake.

I guess in one of the next books in the series, we will find out what is going on with Reese. I know she is not whole. I read snippets that shows me that to be true. I hope that my most favorite and most innocent protagonist isn’t injured beyond repair. But Reese gives, when she should be needing to receive. You can’t help but fall in love with her over and over again. Even, when you’re mad at her, for being exactly who she is.

[Ty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've complained before that Radclyffe's Honor series and her Justice series don't accomplish enough in each installment. Inexplicably, her Provincetown series always has too much action given its particular setting, and this book is particularly egregious. There's simultaneously a mob boss related story and a war in the Middle East story. They are held together in the same book by the thinnest of connections. It's not much more than a couple of conversations between characters who had never met before this book. I like the characters in this series, but the plot of this one was so frustrating.

[Cybil Maynard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hmmm, not one of my favorites. I knew this book would be difficult. With Reese going off to war, and Tory left alone to cope with being a single parent, I was left feeling bereft. The satellite romance, well I just couldn't get into it. It seemed as if it was superfluous to the main story. I love Reese, but I hate that she left Tory alone, and I really hated that Tory felt she couldn't share how she felt with Reese. The ending was great, but then, I wonder what sort of aftermath Reese might be left dealing with after her ordeal. The book was well written, of course, and I had to read it, but was not happy about it in the end. :-(

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been struggling a little with Radclyffe's writing in some of the previous Provincetown books. Some of the language feels overly wordy. All the characters are 'impossibly handsome' and this gets a bit tedious at times. Whilst this is still evident here, the addition of a couple of storylines provided a welcome distraction and for me, made this book most enjoyable installment since the first in the series.

[Kristy Drexel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book it had a bit of angst and few surprises along the way. I enjoyed the new characters and where the storyline went. I'm looking forward to starting the next book

[L E · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying the array of characters and what each one brings to this picturesque little town, and honestly if I was not a California kid I would explore the possibility of moving there, if only in my dreams.

[Bunny B. Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some new characters, some old ones, mixed up in new stories and old. What is going to happen next?

[Sterling Sapphic Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will say with out hesitation that Radclyffe can rip your heart out.
One of the things I love about this series that is so different from the other’s that I’ve reads is – she’s followed these characters so well. She keeps Reese and Tory front and center while still introducing new characters and new story lines and progressing the story flawlessly. I find it incredibly refreshing to stick with a couple through the rough times and life milestones and the way the fall in love with each other over and over as their relationship grows.
Falling in love is fantastic. Staying in love…. That’s the story.

[Jen Silver · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Provincetown series and just as enjoyable as the first two. Radclyffe certainly draws the reader in right from the start. And I feel like I've been there, although I haven't - yet.

[AGC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story

You can't go wrong with Radclyffe, but this was more of a short story than a novel. In any case the story was interesting and the characters full bodied and well rounded.

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series.

[Svetlana Wesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very intense book of the series. Not only because of Tory and Reese's situation but Carter's as well. Radclyffe keeps surprising me )

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

cry,cry,cry again and again. My partner tells me "thats what a great writer does turns on your every emotions!" second time I read the book i'm on page 121

[bookster · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars