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Salt Spring Island Friends #2
Man for the Morning
One damaged heart. Two weeks in Paris.
Single mother, Lynn McDonald, has left her Salt Spring Island home to take the trip of a lifetime. She's in Paris! And she plans to see and feel everything wondrous in the incomparable City of Light.
Cool, jaded--commitment-phobic--Paul Severns, an acclaimed film director, is in Paris taking a break from Hollywood's glut of egos and ambitions. A friend brings Paul and Lynn together.
The attraction--between a wary man who refuses to believe love even exists and a spirited woman whose life has been shaped by unselfish dedication--is immediate. And completely unworkable.
They only have a few days to cover the vast emotional distance between them. Lynn has reason to believe that anything is possible, but Paul's unyielding defense of his thrice-hurt heart proves to be her ultimate test.
Single mother, Lynn McDonald, has left her Salt Spring Island home to take the trip of a lifetime. She's in Paris! And she plans to see and feel everything wondrous in the incomparable City of Light.
Cool, jaded--commitment-phobic--Paul Severns, an acclaimed film director, is in Paris taking a break from Hollywood's glut of egos and ambitions. A friend brings Paul and Lynn together.
The attraction--between a wary man who refuses to believe love even exists and a spirited woman whose life has been shaped by unselfish dedication--is immediate. And completely unworkable.
They only have a few days to cover the vast emotional distance between them. Lynn has reason to believe that anything is possible, but Paul's unyielding defense of his thrice-hurt heart proves to be her ultimate test.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
14 people are currently reading
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About the author
E.C. Sheedy
34 books51 followersI live on Vancouver Island in the moody, green, and rain-washed Pacific Northwest. So when I'm seriously story challenged (too often!) I often walk the beach and commune with the stunning and multi-talented Mother Nature. (Make that beg for inspiration!) If that doesn’t work, a few minutes thinking about the quirks and foibles of human nature usually does the trick.
I dislike cooking.
I dislike nosy people.
I dislike too many rainy days in a row.
I dislike snakes.
And the only word I hate is hate.
I love reading, writing, my sons, my sister, my twin granddaughters, my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Boon--and most of all my first and last husband, Tim.
You can follow me on Twitter, if that's something you tend to do. @EC_Sheedy I also mess around on Tumblr. That's here: http://ecsheedy.tumblr.com/
I dislike cooking.
I dislike nosy people.
I dislike too many rainy days in a row.
I dislike snakes.
And the only word I hate is hate.
I love reading, writing, my sons, my sister, my twin granddaughters, my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Boon--and most of all my first and last husband, Tim.
You can follow me on Twitter, if that's something you tend to do. @EC_Sheedy I also mess around on Tumblr. That's here: http://ecsheedy.tumblr.com/
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April 5, 2022
Good one!!
February 11, 2022
This story has a very different flavor than the previous book, California Man. In Man for the Morning, I found a romance that was very up front, challenging and open. I liked that the internal conflict plagued the hero, and the heroine was the one that wasn’t afraid to try, to dream, to hope for the best, even if there was the possibility of pain from it ending. The journey was one she wanted to take. Lynn’s confidence, optimism, pragmatic acceptance, hope, joy and life smarts impressed me. The most important facet of Lynn’s character was motherhood, her love and fierceness in defense of her son, James. She never gave up, she gave it her all and because of her love and dedication, James, even with the brain damage from a car accident when he was a kid made life problematic, she fought for him tooth and nail and the fruits of that is a young man capable of doing everything the doctors said he’d never do. That kind of person, who gives and truly cares is what the hero, Paul, needs and at the same time is afraid of. Yet, he can’t stay away. Lynn stayed true to herself, and I think that’s what got under the hero’s defenses. It was a great story.
Also, this is a spicy story. But the author chose to let a reader know her characters first. For example, why Paul is damaged, what made them so good together, how they clicked and what they each made the other feel; those are the kinds of things that allows a reader to connect to the main characters. By the time the bedroom door opens up, a reader knows that Lynn and Paul are perfect for the other. I cared that Paul should find happiness. I liked that small window of interaction between Lynn’s son James, and Paul. It was a nice touch and pivotal. I liked that Lynn didn’t act like a typical drama queen. She didn’t need theatrics to get her point across, nor does she play games. Paul has no doubts about Lynn’s attraction for him. I liked that the author has Lynn melt for him, even when he messes up, she doesn’t deny herself his touch, when other stories I’ve read would have the heroine explode in emotion and drama, making the hero pay for his inability to commit. Lynn was a unique heroine, and I really appreciated her personality.
This romance is very people-centered. I think Man for the Morning is a wonderful read. Even the potential plot conflict/villain isn’t so terrible. I actually liked the person and in time, I believe Lynn could eventually call that person friend, not frenemy but an actual friend. But that’s my opinion. Getting to know Lynn in the book makes me believe it could happen just because of the type of person she is. I wish there was an epilogue for this story; I believe it would have made this good book even better.
If you are looking for a nice, well-rounded, enjoyable romance story with a optimistic and satisfying happy ending, I think Man for the Morning might just do the trick. I know I liked it. I hope other readers will too.
Also, this is a spicy story. But the author chose to let a reader know her characters first. For example, why Paul is damaged, what made them so good together, how they clicked and what they each made the other feel; those are the kinds of things that allows a reader to connect to the main characters. By the time the bedroom door opens up, a reader knows that Lynn and Paul are perfect for the other. I cared that Paul should find happiness. I liked that small window of interaction between Lynn’s son James, and Paul. It was a nice touch and pivotal. I liked that Lynn didn’t act like a typical drama queen. She didn’t need theatrics to get her point across, nor does she play games. Paul has no doubts about Lynn’s attraction for him. I liked that the author has Lynn melt for him, even when he messes up, she doesn’t deny herself his touch, when other stories I’ve read would have the heroine explode in emotion and drama, making the hero pay for his inability to commit. Lynn was a unique heroine, and I really appreciated her personality.
This romance is very people-centered. I think Man for the Morning is a wonderful read. Even the potential plot conflict/villain isn’t so terrible. I actually liked the person and in time, I believe Lynn could eventually call that person friend, not frenemy but an actual friend. But that’s my opinion. Getting to know Lynn in the book makes me believe it could happen just because of the type of person she is. I wish there was an epilogue for this story; I believe it would have made this good book even better.
If you are looking for a nice, well-rounded, enjoyable romance story with a optimistic and satisfying happy ending, I think Man for the Morning might just do the trick. I know I liked it. I hope other readers will too.
December 14, 2019
Marrying for the real kind of love
Lynn has been through a lot, first losing her husband and then having a brain damaged child. But when her best friend and husband gave her tickets to Paris she was thrilled. The person to show her around is no other than paul who she met briefly 2 yrs ago. But paul is a director with 3 failed marriages and vowed never to make a 4th. But Lynn's spunk got to him and her son told him how it was.
Lynn has been through a lot, first losing her husband and then having a brain damaged child. But when her best friend and husband gave her tickets to Paris she was thrilled. The person to show her around is no other than paul who she met briefly 2 yrs ago. But paul is a director with 3 failed marriages and vowed never to make a 4th. But Lynn's spunk got to him and her son told him how it was.
May 15, 2012
The cover is terrible! This is a romance story, not an erotic porno!
This contemporary romance is set in sexy Paris, where widowed Lynn McDonald is sent as a early birthday gift from her best friends. (um, where can I get best friends like that?!) She has three weeks to her self before her best friends arrive with her 18 year old son (how is mentally handicapped). Her best friend has convinced Paul, a mutual friend, to pick her up at the airport and take her out to lunch. One lunch turns into two, then a week passes and they are beginning a friendship and fighting their sexual attraction in the sexiest most charming city in the world.
Good luck!
So the obvious happens and surprising to both, they fall in love. I really respect Lynn. This is one sweet, smart and moral lady (minus the sordid affair with Paul of course).
This was well written and fun to read. I love Paris and I felt this was a great backdrop for romance.
This was free for kindle May 14, 2012
145 pages
2 stars
This contemporary romance is set in sexy Paris, where widowed Lynn McDonald is sent as a early birthday gift from her best friends. (um, where can I get best friends like that?!) She has three weeks to her self before her best friends arrive with her 18 year old son (how is mentally handicapped). Her best friend has convinced Paul, a mutual friend, to pick her up at the airport and take her out to lunch. One lunch turns into two, then a week passes and they are beginning a friendship and fighting their sexual attraction in the sexiest most charming city in the world.
Good luck!
So the obvious happens and surprising to both, they fall in love. I really respect Lynn. This is one sweet, smart and moral lady (minus the sordid affair with Paul of course).
This was well written and fun to read. I love Paris and I felt this was a great backdrop for romance.
This was free for kindle May 14, 2012
145 pages
2 stars
November 7, 2016
Man for Morning
I had finished California Man and couldn't wait to read Paul and Lynn's story. I actually liked him better in book one. I had a hard time really liking him. He was no Quinn. His treatment of women in general was appalling. Love em and leave em. I was beginning to wonder if they would make it.
Lynn was truly wonderful, a very cool lady, one I'd love to be friends with. I loved how direct she was, and her humor, and her personality. She was exactly what Paul needed. The passion they shared was off the charts. He ended up redeeming himself by his time with James, who, despite his disability is wiser beyond his years, and gave him something to think about, that he realized Lynn was the woman for him. A very nice story. Paris made for a nice backdrop.
I had finished California Man and couldn't wait to read Paul and Lynn's story. I actually liked him better in book one. I had a hard time really liking him. He was no Quinn. His treatment of women in general was appalling. Love em and leave em. I was beginning to wonder if they would make it.
Lynn was truly wonderful, a very cool lady, one I'd love to be friends with. I loved how direct she was, and her humor, and her personality. She was exactly what Paul needed. The passion they shared was off the charts. He ended up redeeming himself by his time with James, who, despite his disability is wiser beyond his years, and gave him something to think about, that he realized Lynn was the woman for him. A very nice story. Paris made for a nice backdrop.
August 7, 2014
Gotta love a romance set in Paris. Lynn is given a trip to Paris from Emily and Quinn. They have her some James with them because he is a spokesperson for their new foundation. So Lynn is in Paris for two weeks alone. Paul is there helping out a friend with a movie. He offers to be Lynn's personal travel advisor. However they end up takin up a request from a friend and leave Paris for a rented house in the country. They agree to have a fling but Lynn wants more and she can't hide it from Paul and he is gun shy. This is a fun book.
November 11, 2015
Friendships Blossomed
This is a wonderful read flowing from one story into another often making little sense in the beginning although EC Sheedy did it flawlessly. Another romantic page turner from my days as a young woman making me dream of losing 30 years to try again. Or maybe fifteen years . I am about to purchase the last book in this trilogy, then I will sleep A must read for romance lovers.
This is a wonderful read flowing from one story into another often making little sense in the beginning although EC Sheedy did it flawlessly. Another romantic page turner from my days as a young woman making me dream of losing 30 years to try again. Or maybe fifteen years . I am about to purchase the last book in this trilogy, then I will sleep A must read for romance lovers.
March 20, 2015
Fun Read...
Set in Paris with a few light discussions scenes and places there...The storylines and the characters are fun at times and full of promise...even with some interesting secrets within themselves.
Set in Paris with a few light discussions scenes and places there...The storylines and the characters are fun at times and full of promise...even with some interesting secrets within themselves.
July 5, 2012
Two-haiku review:
She goes to Paris
Falls in love with her dream man
But he can't commit
Well done characters
Especially her "special" son
Really heart warming
She goes to Paris
Falls in love with her dream man
But he can't commit
Well done characters
Especially her "special" son
Really heart warming
July 13, 2012
A contemporary romance set in Paris. The cover art is misleading as it really is a fairly light summer read. I enjoyed it for what it was meant to be & if you like this genre you will as well.
July 16, 2012
Spin off from California Man. I didn't feel like it was as well written as California Man though. Paul kind of annoyed me alot.
October 13, 2012
Sweet story! Very fairy tale. Lynn is a great, strong character. Paul is jaded and amusing to read about.
January 2, 2015
Fun and entertaining read.
March 20, 2015
Enjoyed this story and liking this series too. Wish there was an epilogue. Felt like an abrupt end and there was no foreshadow of the next story.
March 22, 2015
love this trilogy
Love the people in this series. Anxious to read the next book 3 of the Salt Island Friends! Such a warm feeling reading about each character .
Love the people in this series. Anxious to read the next book 3 of the Salt Island Friends! Such a warm feeling reading about each character .
January 1, 2016
A quick impossible two people find a way to happiness in Man for the Morning in this wonderful contemporary romance.
Want to read
May 15, 2012Sequel to CALIFORNIA MAN
October 19, 2017
Great book!
I would recommend this book to my sister. She loves reading books like this. Easy to follow the story probably even without reading the first one bit it would help.
I would recommend this book to my sister. She loves reading books like this. Easy to follow the story probably even without reading the first one bit it would help.
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