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Holland Springs #3
Third Time's a Charm
Not even Holland Springs' Most Notorious Resident can stop this Love Spell.
Customers come to Rose Holland’s apothecary shop for three things: to hear her uncanny matchmaking advice, to buy the “magical” hair and skin products she sells, and to accuse her of trying to steal their men. For years Rose has been entirely innocent and almost content with that status quo. But that was before sexy, smooth-talking Sasha Romanov came to town and made her want to use her love potions on him… until he broke her heart. Now corrupt town officials want to seize her land and sell it to an industrial giant, and her only hope for help looks like the one man she can’t trust—or stop herself from falling under his spell.
Alexander “Sasha” Romanov seems like every woman’s dream: charming, handsome and fabulously rich. But while the people of Holland Springs think he’s in town to generously invest in their economy (and possibly one of their daughters), Sasha struggles to save his sick mother from his vicious uncle’s plans by doing everything the greedy businessman wants. And Vlad Romanov wants Rose Holland’s land—at any cost. Despite Sasha’s vow to get the job done and keep his hands (and everything else!) off Rose, the blue-eyed witch enchants him. But his mother’s life remains in the balance. Sasha must find a way to protect his mother, sabotage his uncle’s plans, and win the woman who’s captured his heart without destroying everything she loves.
Customers come to Rose Holland’s apothecary shop for three things: to hear her uncanny matchmaking advice, to buy the “magical” hair and skin products she sells, and to accuse her of trying to steal their men. For years Rose has been entirely innocent and almost content with that status quo. But that was before sexy, smooth-talking Sasha Romanov came to town and made her want to use her love potions on him… until he broke her heart. Now corrupt town officials want to seize her land and sell it to an industrial giant, and her only hope for help looks like the one man she can’t trust—or stop herself from falling under his spell.
Alexander “Sasha” Romanov seems like every woman’s dream: charming, handsome and fabulously rich. But while the people of Holland Springs think he’s in town to generously invest in their economy (and possibly one of their daughters), Sasha struggles to save his sick mother from his vicious uncle’s plans by doing everything the greedy businessman wants. And Vlad Romanov wants Rose Holland’s land—at any cost. Despite Sasha’s vow to get the job done and keep his hands (and everything else!) off Rose, the blue-eyed witch enchants him. But his mother’s life remains in the balance. Sasha must find a way to protect his mother, sabotage his uncle’s plans, and win the woman who’s captured his heart without destroying everything she loves.
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First published September 5, 2012
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75 books1,736 followersMarquita Valentine is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of contemporary romance.
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September 18, 2012
I was given a copy of Third Time’s a Charm by the author with a promise to give an honest review. This is the first book I’ve read from Marquita Valentine, but it won’t be my last. I like her voice and loved so many of the characters in the series.
I loved Rose Holland from the moment she first appeared on the page. She is such a strong woman and is the backbone of her family. She is the one who has always taken care of her family’s land and their heritage. She runs the apothecary shop in town that uses her family secret recipes for hair and skin products. She also is the one who always knows how to match couples up and send them to the Holland Springs when the time is right.
Sasha Romanov comes to town and turns her world upside down. He is being forced by his uncle Vlad to work with the local businessmen to steal Rose’s land from her and her family. Sasha only is working for his uncle to keep his sick mother. Sasha of course didn’t realize how hard it would be to keep his hands off of Rose…or her sweet baby girl Ivy. Sasha and Rose have the best chemistry together. They have some of the best making out scenes I’ve read in a long time. When they finally do make love, it was beautiful and filled with passion.
Of course, Rose and Sasha have many struggles before they can finally get a happily ever after. Sasha has to come clean with Rose about why he is really in town. Rose’s sister Summer, who is really Ivy’s mother comes back and takes Ivy away, and her little sister Skye leaves town to go away to school. Add in Sasha leaving town, and Rose is at a cross-roads in her life. Only after Ivy comes home does life start to seem normal again. The fact that Sasha is still gone from their lives is one thing that keeps Rose from being completely happy. With the help of Sasha’s cousin, Rose is able to finally tell Sasha how she feels and he can finally show Rose how much he loves her too.
I have to say a couple of times, I really wanted to kick Sasha, but really thought Valentine did a great job with the redemption of Sasha and showing the strength of Rose. While this book was the second in the series, I feel like it stands alone well.
I loved Rose Holland from the moment she first appeared on the page. She is such a strong woman and is the backbone of her family. She is the one who has always taken care of her family’s land and their heritage. She runs the apothecary shop in town that uses her family secret recipes for hair and skin products. She also is the one who always knows how to match couples up and send them to the Holland Springs when the time is right.
Sasha Romanov comes to town and turns her world upside down. He is being forced by his uncle Vlad to work with the local businessmen to steal Rose’s land from her and her family. Sasha only is working for his uncle to keep his sick mother. Sasha of course didn’t realize how hard it would be to keep his hands off of Rose…or her sweet baby girl Ivy. Sasha and Rose have the best chemistry together. They have some of the best making out scenes I’ve read in a long time. When they finally do make love, it was beautiful and filled with passion.
Of course, Rose and Sasha have many struggles before they can finally get a happily ever after. Sasha has to come clean with Rose about why he is really in town. Rose’s sister Summer, who is really Ivy’s mother comes back and takes Ivy away, and her little sister Skye leaves town to go away to school. Add in Sasha leaving town, and Rose is at a cross-roads in her life. Only after Ivy comes home does life start to seem normal again. The fact that Sasha is still gone from their lives is one thing that keeps Rose from being completely happy. With the help of Sasha’s cousin, Rose is able to finally tell Sasha how she feels and he can finally show Rose how much he loves her too.
I have to say a couple of times, I really wanted to kick Sasha, but really thought Valentine did a great job with the redemption of Sasha and showing the strength of Rose. While this book was the second in the series, I feel like it stands alone well.
February 1, 2020
Sasha Romanov has done a lot of shady things in the past. Being his uncle's minion has not left many openings to find happiness. Being the cousin of Ian and Sebastian Romanov, he's still trying to find his place in the family. A family he's not sure he wants to be a part of. Rose Holland is trying to live up to her namesake and trying to see the good in the world. She gave Sasha a chance once before, but is she willing to put her heart on the line again? When life throws her for a curveball, she finds herself caring for her sister's baby she needs to concentrate on that and not the man who keeps creeping into her thoughts. I wasn't sure is Sasha would be able to redeem himself but once you get to know the real Sasha, you still want to be mad at him but you like him a little better. :) He may be the one thing Rose needs to show the people of Holland Springs that she's not the person they think she is. Rumors can be a vicious thing and Rose wants to keep her family together. Will the infamous natural spring show Rose who her soulmate is? Can Sasha make his own decisions in order to find his own happiness? I'm invested in the residents of Holland Springs and I can't wait to see who the next book will be about.
October 16, 2012
My Review:
Okay, let me just state for the record that when I read this book, I was coming down with a bad head-cold. As a result, I kept feeling like I was missing parts of the story especially at the beginning with the first few opening scenes. I don't think it was truly an issue with the book...I think my brain was just foggy. But even with that (perceived) issue, I got completely caught up in this story.
This is a book that has a little bit of everything. It takes place in a small town where Rose's family has centuries of reputation behind it...and it's not exactly a good reputation. Rose herself has a little bit of a witchy side...mysterious things happen around her. Some of them were explained and some never were. It definitely added an aura of mystique around her and her "abilities". There are family issues for both Rose and Sasha. Sasha is being blackmailed by his uncle to do some truly awful things...right now the focus of those things is Rose...since his uncle is trying to take her land away for corporate/money-making purposes. Rose has all kinds of family issues...her sisters, her missing mother, her surprise of a father who also isn't above blackmail. Overall, neither of these characters has a family that they can turn to or count on....for the most part.
Rose has an herbal shop in town where she sells herbal remedies, soaps, and oils that come from centuries of recipes from her ancestors. Despite having served almost everyone in town at one point or other, she really doesn't have many friends or much of a support system. She's raising her sister's baby and working to support her other sisters college schooling. She has a LOT of responsibility and a 10-year back-tax notice breathing down her neck.
Sasha hasn't spent the last few years doing anything that he's proud of. His mother's in a coma and his uncle is responsible for her care. If Sasha doesn't do what he says, then his mother's care suffers. For the most part the things he's had to do have been okay with him though because he was going up against men that were just as despicable as his uncle. That's not Rose's situation and he can't feel good about what he's having to do. Sasha was an interesting character...much more in touch with his feminine side than most guys in romance novels. He's into fashion, likes decorating, adores the baby...but he also has these super-sexy nipple piercings, is really jealous, and is so into Rose. He's really a sensitive soul when it comes to her. It was an interesting dichotomy. And I absolutely loved his relationship with Blackbeard, Rose's cat...their relationship kept me giggling.
Rose is tough... she doesn't give up and just keeps giving to this town that probably doesn't deserve her loyalty after the way that a lot of them have treated her. She's always the first to forgive and offer a helping hand...to absolutely everyone...including the guy who broke her heart a few months ago, Sasha. I loved her witchy side and the way that the weather seemed coincidentally in-tune with her emotions. It added a really fun little paranormal twist to the story. The history of her family was interesting and added some other fun elements.
This was an entertaining story. It's the second in the series, but it definitely works as a stand-alone. I haven't read the first, but I did go out and buy it after reading this book. It features Sasha's cousin, Christian. I'm hoping his other cousin and Christian's twin, Sebastion also gets a story because I LOVED his actions at the end of this book.
Okay, let me just state for the record that when I read this book, I was coming down with a bad head-cold. As a result, I kept feeling like I was missing parts of the story especially at the beginning with the first few opening scenes. I don't think it was truly an issue with the book...I think my brain was just foggy. But even with that (perceived) issue, I got completely caught up in this story.
This is a book that has a little bit of everything. It takes place in a small town where Rose's family has centuries of reputation behind it...and it's not exactly a good reputation. Rose herself has a little bit of a witchy side...mysterious things happen around her. Some of them were explained and some never were. It definitely added an aura of mystique around her and her "abilities". There are family issues for both Rose and Sasha. Sasha is being blackmailed by his uncle to do some truly awful things...right now the focus of those things is Rose...since his uncle is trying to take her land away for corporate/money-making purposes. Rose has all kinds of family issues...her sisters, her missing mother, her surprise of a father who also isn't above blackmail. Overall, neither of these characters has a family that they can turn to or count on....for the most part.
Rose has an herbal shop in town where she sells herbal remedies, soaps, and oils that come from centuries of recipes from her ancestors. Despite having served almost everyone in town at one point or other, she really doesn't have many friends or much of a support system. She's raising her sister's baby and working to support her other sisters college schooling. She has a LOT of responsibility and a 10-year back-tax notice breathing down her neck.
Sasha hasn't spent the last few years doing anything that he's proud of. His mother's in a coma and his uncle is responsible for her care. If Sasha doesn't do what he says, then his mother's care suffers. For the most part the things he's had to do have been okay with him though because he was going up against men that were just as despicable as his uncle. That's not Rose's situation and he can't feel good about what he's having to do. Sasha was an interesting character...much more in touch with his feminine side than most guys in romance novels. He's into fashion, likes decorating, adores the baby...but he also has these super-sexy nipple piercings, is really jealous, and is so into Rose. He's really a sensitive soul when it comes to her. It was an interesting dichotomy. And I absolutely loved his relationship with Blackbeard, Rose's cat...their relationship kept me giggling.
Rose is tough... she doesn't give up and just keeps giving to this town that probably doesn't deserve her loyalty after the way that a lot of them have treated her. She's always the first to forgive and offer a helping hand...to absolutely everyone...including the guy who broke her heart a few months ago, Sasha. I loved her witchy side and the way that the weather seemed coincidentally in-tune with her emotions. It added a really fun little paranormal twist to the story. The history of her family was interesting and added some other fun elements.
This was an entertaining story. It's the second in the series, but it definitely works as a stand-alone. I haven't read the first, but I did go out and buy it after reading this book. It features Sasha's cousin, Christian. I'm hoping his other cousin and Christian's twin, Sebastion also gets a story because I LOVED his actions at the end of this book.
November 19, 2012
Madison's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
4 Stars
Third Time’s a Charm is the second story in the Holland Springs Series and tells the story of Rosebud Holland and Sasha Romanov.
Many of you may remember Sasha from the previous story Twice Tempted, he almost ruined Christian and Zoe’s romance by doing his uncle’s bidding. Rosebud is also mentioned in passing in the previous story. It’s mentioned that they have a little bit of a connection.
This story starts off with a bit of a bang – Rose finds Sasha lying badly beaten in a field. That’s the result of Sasha being blackmailed by his uncle, we find out his new assignment is Rose. He’s already broken her heart once, but she takes him home and patches him up, only to find him gone again.
Both of these two have family issues. Sasha dealing with his uncle. Rose is taking care of her sister’s baby, she’s got no relationship with her mother, her father is someone in the community (that we find out later in the book), she has no friends.
Being the holder of the last name Holland seems to carry a stigma with it. She makes potions, lotions, soaps, oils and directs people to the infamous Holland Spring. In the long run, she’s helped almost everyone in town, while no one has helped her. Because of her ancestor’s reputation and the belief that she knows everyone who will fall in love with each other, everyone assumes she’s out to steal the single and not so single men in the community.
Sasha’s uncle wants samples from the elusive original spring that no one has ever seen. He wants to send it off for testing and he wants it yesterday. He has such a hold over Sasha that he can’t say no, even though his heart wants to have a relationship with Rose. In a very touching scene, the reader finds out exactly what his uncle holds over him and your heart really breaks for Sasha. He really has no way out.
Sasha is a very good manipulator and he struggles with it very badly. The author makes it believable as he moves from the roguish bad boy, to a man with a heart. The two of them learn to lean on each other as things in their lives keep happening that force them to be strong people in their families.
What I loved most about this story is that these two are very relatable. Rose has fears and stresses about having enough money to pay back a 10 year back tax problem that shows up conveniently with Sasha. She worries about putting food on the table and having clothes to wear.
If you love a great love story with a pinch of magic, this is the story for her. It doesn’t matter if the magic is real or just the overworked imagination of people who want to believe. This story will make you believe that no matter what, if two people love each other, they can be together. It doesn’t matter the outside factors that try to break them apart, they make you believe that anything can be overcome!
Review copy provided for an honest review.
4 Stars
Third Time’s a Charm is the second story in the Holland Springs Series and tells the story of Rosebud Holland and Sasha Romanov.
Many of you may remember Sasha from the previous story Twice Tempted, he almost ruined Christian and Zoe’s romance by doing his uncle’s bidding. Rosebud is also mentioned in passing in the previous story. It’s mentioned that they have a little bit of a connection.
This story starts off with a bit of a bang – Rose finds Sasha lying badly beaten in a field. That’s the result of Sasha being blackmailed by his uncle, we find out his new assignment is Rose. He’s already broken her heart once, but she takes him home and patches him up, only to find him gone again.
Both of these two have family issues. Sasha dealing with his uncle. Rose is taking care of her sister’s baby, she’s got no relationship with her mother, her father is someone in the community (that we find out later in the book), she has no friends.
Being the holder of the last name Holland seems to carry a stigma with it. She makes potions, lotions, soaps, oils and directs people to the infamous Holland Spring. In the long run, she’s helped almost everyone in town, while no one has helped her. Because of her ancestor’s reputation and the belief that she knows everyone who will fall in love with each other, everyone assumes she’s out to steal the single and not so single men in the community.
Sasha’s uncle wants samples from the elusive original spring that no one has ever seen. He wants to send it off for testing and he wants it yesterday. He has such a hold over Sasha that he can’t say no, even though his heart wants to have a relationship with Rose. In a very touching scene, the reader finds out exactly what his uncle holds over him and your heart really breaks for Sasha. He really has no way out.
Sasha is a very good manipulator and he struggles with it very badly. The author makes it believable as he moves from the roguish bad boy, to a man with a heart. The two of them learn to lean on each other as things in their lives keep happening that force them to be strong people in their families.
What I loved most about this story is that these two are very relatable. Rose has fears and stresses about having enough money to pay back a 10 year back tax problem that shows up conveniently with Sasha. She worries about putting food on the table and having clothes to wear.
If you love a great love story with a pinch of magic, this is the story for her. It doesn’t matter if the magic is real or just the overworked imagination of people who want to believe. This story will make you believe that no matter what, if two people love each other, they can be together. It doesn’t matter the outside factors that try to break them apart, they make you believe that anything can be overcome!
Review copy provided for an honest review.
September 12, 2012
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All right, I have been reading Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine. Let me just say this up front, Marquita is becoming one of my favorite writers for contemporary romance novels. I really love this book. Her first book Twice Tempted was amazing, but I think this one even beats that one. So here is a quick sum up of the story:
The story starts off with Alexander "Sasha" Romanov out in a field abandon. If you read Twice Tempted you would remember him as the cousin of Christian Romanov and they use to be very close. However, since Sasha was doing Vladimir's dirty work (Christian evil father), they have grown apart. Well, Sasha is still doing Vladimir's dirty work, but this time it's affecting someone else.
Rosebud Poppy Holland (Rose for short) has no clue what happen to Sasha, but she helps him. Then he disappears from her life and three months later reappears. Hurt by his actions she tries to put up barricades to protect her. However, Sasha is there to find out her weakness and use them against her to gain access to the mysterious springs and take away her home. What an awful guy, right?
As Sasha gets to know Rose more, he notices things that start to bother his conscious. For example, how the people treat her like the town pariah and how her parents basically abandon her. I mean that is some pretty crapy stuff. Despite it all, Rose copes with all that she is dealt with.
Now here's the question will Sasha follow through with Vladimir's evil plan or will his conscious win this battle? Will he be able to capture Rose's fragile heart and be the hero she needs? Who knows? Well, I do, but I'm not telling.
OMG! AMAZING! This story was moving in so many ways. Third Time's a Charm had me laughing and crying. I mean Rose's family life had me crying. Seriously, water works, but I love how strong she tried to maintain herself. Sasha was Sasha. There are really no words to describe him other than dripping with sex appeal and cockiness, but you gotta love a hero like that. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book and I seriously can't wait for more stories from Holland Springs.
Well, that's all for now and I hope you get a chance to read this. Here's something you can look for if you get a chance to read this: Where is Sasha's piercings? I was surprise he had them in that location. Happy Reading!
All right, I have been reading Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine. Let me just say this up front, Marquita is becoming one of my favorite writers for contemporary romance novels. I really love this book. Her first book Twice Tempted was amazing, but I think this one even beats that one. So here is a quick sum up of the story:
The story starts off with Alexander "Sasha" Romanov out in a field abandon. If you read Twice Tempted you would remember him as the cousin of Christian Romanov and they use to be very close. However, since Sasha was doing Vladimir's dirty work (Christian evil father), they have grown apart. Well, Sasha is still doing Vladimir's dirty work, but this time it's affecting someone else.
Rosebud Poppy Holland (Rose for short) has no clue what happen to Sasha, but she helps him. Then he disappears from her life and three months later reappears. Hurt by his actions she tries to put up barricades to protect her. However, Sasha is there to find out her weakness and use them against her to gain access to the mysterious springs and take away her home. What an awful guy, right?
As Sasha gets to know Rose more, he notices things that start to bother his conscious. For example, how the people treat her like the town pariah and how her parents basically abandon her. I mean that is some pretty crapy stuff. Despite it all, Rose copes with all that she is dealt with.
Now here's the question will Sasha follow through with Vladimir's evil plan or will his conscious win this battle? Will he be able to capture Rose's fragile heart and be the hero she needs? Who knows? Well, I do, but I'm not telling.
OMG! AMAZING! This story was moving in so many ways. Third Time's a Charm had me laughing and crying. I mean Rose's family life had me crying. Seriously, water works, but I love how strong she tried to maintain herself. Sasha was Sasha. There are really no words to describe him other than dripping with sex appeal and cockiness, but you gotta love a hero like that. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book and I seriously can't wait for more stories from Holland Springs.
Well, that's all for now and I hope you get a chance to read this. Here's something you can look for if you get a chance to read this: Where is Sasha's piercings? I was surprise he had them in that location. Happy Reading!
September 23, 2012
Third Time's a Charm…….by Marquita Valentine
This novel was given to me by the author for an honest review.
Alexander “Sasha” Romanov is the man we love to hate! We met him in Twice Tempted, where he was instrumental in almost ruining Christian Romanov and Zoe Ambrose’s happily ever after. Sasha thinks of himself as the” Executive Assistant to the destroyer of lives” and that particular destroyer is Vladimir Romanov, his uncle and Christians father.
Rose Holland is the owner of an apothecary shop, Carolina Dreams in Holland Springs , North Carolina. She sells ”magical” skin and hair products, and is known for her love potions. She and her two sisters, Skye and Summer have the reputation of having mystical powers.
When Rose stumbles on a body in her neighbor’s tobacco field, lying in a heap, with vultures circling, she rushes to the rescue; only to find out it is Sasha, who has already broken her heart once. She drives him to her home patches him up, and he’s gone out of her life again, for good. Maybe!
What follows is a story of deceit, blackmail and pain, but the undercurrent of love cannot be denied. We learn the reason for Sasha‘s unexplained persistence in carrying out Vladimir’s evil wishes. Rose’s love for her sisters is put to the test, as she faces life on her own again. She desperately wants to trust Sasha, but how can she?
There are so many twists and turns in this story, I couldn’t put it down! The epilogue put a great big smile on my face!
I recommend this wonderful story to people who believe a bad boy can become a caring, loving man, with the help of a woman who loves him, and maybe a little pinch of magic.
This novel was given to me by the author for an honest review.
Alexander “Sasha” Romanov is the man we love to hate! We met him in Twice Tempted, where he was instrumental in almost ruining Christian Romanov and Zoe Ambrose’s happily ever after. Sasha thinks of himself as the” Executive Assistant to the destroyer of lives” and that particular destroyer is Vladimir Romanov, his uncle and Christians father.
Rose Holland is the owner of an apothecary shop, Carolina Dreams in Holland Springs , North Carolina. She sells ”magical” skin and hair products, and is known for her love potions. She and her two sisters, Skye and Summer have the reputation of having mystical powers.
When Rose stumbles on a body in her neighbor’s tobacco field, lying in a heap, with vultures circling, she rushes to the rescue; only to find out it is Sasha, who has already broken her heart once. She drives him to her home patches him up, and he’s gone out of her life again, for good. Maybe!
What follows is a story of deceit, blackmail and pain, but the undercurrent of love cannot be denied. We learn the reason for Sasha‘s unexplained persistence in carrying out Vladimir’s evil wishes. Rose’s love for her sisters is put to the test, as she faces life on her own again. She desperately wants to trust Sasha, but how can she?
There are so many twists and turns in this story, I couldn’t put it down! The epilogue put a great big smile on my face!
I recommend this wonderful story to people who believe a bad boy can become a caring, loving man, with the help of a woman who loves him, and maybe a little pinch of magic.
September 7, 2012
This is the second book that I have read from Marquita Valentine. She definitely knows how to open her stories with a bang!! Twice Tempted's opening line was "The first thing you need to do in Vegas is get laid." and Third Time's a Charm opens with the heroine discovering the heroe's badly beaten body in a field along side the road!! Both are definitely attention grabbing!!! LOL I absolutely loved Twice Tempted and couldn't wait to read Sasha's book. Third Time's a Charm was a little sadder then I thought it was going to be, but it was still a great read.
I had a love~hate relationship with Sasha through out most of the book. He would have some really great moments, especially with Ivy, and then he would ruin it. LOL In the end he definitely redeemed himself~loved the epilogue!!! I can't wait to see what Marquita has in store for the rest of the series. I am loving it so far. I'm totally routing for Sebastian to get his own book!!! ;)
Third Time's a Charm is another winner for Marquita and a great addition to the series. 5 out of 5 rating.
***ARC graciously provided by Marquita Valentine~Thank you so much!!! It was absolutely my pleasure to read!!! :)
I had a love~hate relationship with Sasha through out most of the book. He would have some really great moments, especially with Ivy, and then he would ruin it. LOL In the end he definitely redeemed himself~loved the epilogue!!! I can't wait to see what Marquita has in store for the rest of the series. I am loving it so far. I'm totally routing for Sebastian to get his own book!!! ;)
Third Time's a Charm is another winner for Marquita and a great addition to the series. 5 out of 5 rating.
***ARC graciously provided by Marquita Valentine~Thank you so much!!! It was absolutely my pleasure to read!!! :)
September 13, 2012
I enjoyed the book but I really did not like Sasha. I think he was a day late and a dollar short. He only thought of himself and not people that he knew in his heart that he loved. I know he had issues but he was not the only one. He left Rose to pick up the pieces of her life.... she lost everything and he did nothing.... it took an absentee family member to put them back together.... Sasha said he was coming back to her but he didn't.... Rose had to be the one to make the move.... I just think he was a coward.... a sexy coward but still one. I did love the interactions with Ivy, she was a sweet heart. Rose was a strong character who was able to handle everything! She was able to take the bad and keep going when others would have just given up.
The story is full of all kind of emotions and I am glad I read it but I much prefer a more Alpha Male that takes care of things for his women. Just my thoughts.....
The story is full of all kind of emotions and I am glad I read it but I much prefer a more Alpha Male that takes care of things for his women. Just my thoughts.....
November 14, 2021
I got the gist of the book but I don’t think I understood it
September 23, 2012
I hate it when real life intrudes into my reading time. Unfortunately, that happened with this book and it took me longer than it should have to read it. It actually became a great escape for me.
I wasn’t sure about this book before I started it. I wasn’t really interested in Rose Holland’s story (especially since she only had a page introduction in Twice Tempted); and after learning what Sasha did to Christian in the previous book…I wasn’t keen to read about him either. However, a friend of mine talked me into reading this, in a round-about-way and I didn’t regret it for a second.
I love the magical Poppy Holland background and the abilities (recipes) that Rose had. She was so much fun to read. Sasha was a surprise too. The author finally revealed the reason Sasha did Vlad’s dirty work (it’s a doozy!) and I was left with the angst of how he was going to get his HEA with the explosive secrets and double dealing he was involved in.
I was pleased with the end of the book. I’m glad it was wrapped up the way it was.
I’m definitely a fan of the series and I can’t wait to read Sebastian’s story and I would love to read Skye’s story.
I wasn’t sure about this book before I started it. I wasn’t really interested in Rose Holland’s story (especially since she only had a page introduction in Twice Tempted); and after learning what Sasha did to Christian in the previous book…I wasn’t keen to read about him either. However, a friend of mine talked me into reading this, in a round-about-way and I didn’t regret it for a second.
I love the magical Poppy Holland background and the abilities (recipes) that Rose had. She was so much fun to read. Sasha was a surprise too. The author finally revealed the reason Sasha did Vlad’s dirty work (it’s a doozy!) and I was left with the angst of how he was going to get his HEA with the explosive secrets and double dealing he was involved in.
I was pleased with the end of the book. I’m glad it was wrapped up the way it was.
I’m definitely a fan of the series and I can’t wait to read Sebastian’s story and I would love to read Skye’s story.
October 20, 2015
Sasha and Rose find themselves in an uncomfortable position. Sasha and Rose went out on a date and during the middle of it, Sasha got a phone call and bailed. He didn't speak or acknowledge her after that for a month. When Rose comes upon him on the side of the road looking worse for wear, she helps him and he promises that he is leaving for good. Turns out, Sasha has to use and gain Rose's trust in order to get what his uncle wants, the secret Springs that Holland is famous for. Rose is too trusting and winds up hurt so many times that you lose count. Even her own father plots against her. When it all comes out, Rose is left with a decision of whether to help Sasha or leave him hanging. Rose's sister, Summer, was horrible throughout this book and deserved a beat down. She leaves Ivy with Rose, takes off, returns to get Ivy, betrays Rose and then turns back up trying to do the right thing. It gave me whiplash. Sasha puts it all on the line for Rose, but she is too stubborn to go away with him. When she finally comes to her senses, she finds her happiness. It was nice how Rose finally figured out that the town didn't hate her, she just never gave them a chance. Her mother was a piece of work and I hope she gets what's coming to her in one of these books.
October 15, 2012
This was my first book by Marquita Valentine and I won this book in a contest, and I'm glad I did as it introduced me to a new writer, whose voice I enjoyed.
Wonderful book to curl up with on a cold rainy day. I connected with Rose right away as she was well drawn out, and Sasha is a romance hero which readers will fall in love with, although at times, the reader will want to shake him, but that's what is endearing, he's not perfect and he does redeem himself.
Sexual tension, very well done as was the love scene, passionate and loving. Their road to happy ever after is filled with a lot of conflict, which the author weaved very well throughout the story.
Charming, fun story with a splash of the paranormal that was not over the top, but fit extremely well into the story.
Well done, Marquita Valentine.
Wonderful book to curl up with on a cold rainy day. I connected with Rose right away as she was well drawn out, and Sasha is a romance hero which readers will fall in love with, although at times, the reader will want to shake him, but that's what is endearing, he's not perfect and he does redeem himself.
Sexual tension, very well done as was the love scene, passionate and loving. Their road to happy ever after is filled with a lot of conflict, which the author weaved very well throughout the story.
Charming, fun story with a splash of the paranormal that was not over the top, but fit extremely well into the story.
Well done, Marquita Valentine.
May 11, 2013
There is a legend in Holland Springs, her family name...
Almost everyone in town thinks that Rose and her sisters are witches but ...
Rose's shop where she creates lotions, creams, and other herbal items that magically work...
She also sends town folks to the magical springs that only true love couples can find. If they weren't meant to be then they won't be able to locate the springs.
Sasha "Alexander" has come back to woo and take away Rose's land. His uncle is behind the scheme but at what costs...
The book starts out with a bang of sorts when Rose finds Sasha badly beaten in the middle of field. Then leading him leaving shortly afterwards, only to return a few months later. Secrets, truths and so much more are packed in this great read.
Almost everyone in town thinks that Rose and her sisters are witches but ...
Rose's shop where she creates lotions, creams, and other herbal items that magically work...
She also sends town folks to the magical springs that only true love couples can find. If they weren't meant to be then they won't be able to locate the springs.
Sasha "Alexander" has come back to woo and take away Rose's land. His uncle is behind the scheme but at what costs...
The book starts out with a bang of sorts when Rose finds Sasha badly beaten in the middle of field. Then leading him leaving shortly afterwards, only to return a few months later. Secrets, truths and so much more are packed in this great read.
October 17, 2014
The chemistry Sasha and Rose have is so sexy:
"Why are you wearing jeans?" He didn't strike her as a jeans kind of man.
His heated gaze traveled to her face. "Couldn't answer the door in the buff, could I?"
He's a little smarta** but he's a damn fine smarta**, "a wicked grin appeared. "Actually, I don't care what clothes you wear, love. I'd much rather have you out of them." Rose's cat I just loved that little furball, it had it's own personality and everything, "whatch it," Sasha growled. Rose opened her eyes in time to see her kitty knead claws into Sasha's chest. Sasha tried to shove the cat off of him. "I'm not a bloody scratching post." I really enjoyed this book, it was cute, funny and a joy to read.
"Why are you wearing jeans?" He didn't strike her as a jeans kind of man.
His heated gaze traveled to her face. "Couldn't answer the door in the buff, could I?"
He's a little smarta** but he's a damn fine smarta**, "a wicked grin appeared. "Actually, I don't care what clothes you wear, love. I'd much rather have you out of them." Rose's cat I just loved that little furball, it had it's own personality and everything, "whatch it," Sasha growled. Rose opened her eyes in time to see her kitty knead claws into Sasha's chest. Sasha tried to shove the cat off of him. "I'm not a bloody scratching post." I really enjoyed this book, it was cute, funny and a joy to read.
June 8, 2014
3.5 Stars
This series just keeps getting better.
I like how the life of Sasha is told. In the earlier book, he may just be another rich man, playboy who is out to conquer the world. But the reasons behind him doing the things he did is left in the dark. Again, it just goes to show that there is always something much more to a person that we know of them.
I wouldn't totally cast this as contemporary because there's a wee bit of "magic" in it, if you believe in those stuff. And it's not entirely unrealistic or unbelievable, I think. It did add color to the story.
Overall, I enjoyed reading the story. I especially like the "reunion" part, as it wasn't very typical.
This series just keeps getting better.
I like how the life of Sasha is told. In the earlier book, he may just be another rich man, playboy who is out to conquer the world. But the reasons behind him doing the things he did is left in the dark. Again, it just goes to show that there is always something much more to a person that we know of them.
I wouldn't totally cast this as contemporary because there's a wee bit of "magic" in it, if you believe in those stuff. And it's not entirely unrealistic or unbelievable, I think. It did add color to the story.
Overall, I enjoyed reading the story. I especially like the "reunion" part, as it wasn't very typical.
June 24, 2014
This book was so much better than Twice Tempted. I really enjoyed Sasha and Rose's characters. I felt equally bad for both of them because of the hurt they were going through and as a result they ended up hurting each other. All in the name of family, how effed up is up?!
I certainly did love how Sasha chose to come clean and be honest with Rose, that was the mature thing to do. In the end so many bad things happened to her b/c of her family's history but she persevered and moved on..her character was very strong! Oh and I love how Vladimir finally got his comeuppance! Thank you Sebastian!
I certainly did love how Sasha chose to come clean and be honest with Rose, that was the mature thing to do. In the end so many bad things happened to her b/c of her family's history but she persevered and moved on..her character was very strong! Oh and I love how Vladimir finally got his comeuppance! Thank you Sebastian!
October 20, 2012
Sasha Romanov is my new favorite contemporary hero. He's handsome, intelligent and filthy rich. And he dresses to kill. Add in his witty charm and you can't help but root for him when he so clearly doesn't deserve it.
Lucky for sweet Rose, she's got a few tricks up her sleeve to tame him.
Marquita Valentine writes a charming small town love story that will leave you wanting more of Holland Springs.
Lucky for sweet Rose, she's got a few tricks up her sleeve to tame him.
Marquita Valentine writes a charming small town love story that will leave you wanting more of Holland Springs.
September 10, 2012
I hadn't read any of Marquita's work prior to Third Time's a Charm, but I think now I'm going to have to go find her other work, because this book was great!
It's supernatural without it being over the top, which is a nice change in comparison to a lot of the paranormal/urban fantasy/etc. that I see out there. And the romance is incredibly charming. I challenge you not to fall in love with Sasha and Rose!
It's supernatural without it being over the top, which is a nice change in comparison to a lot of the paranormal/urban fantasy/etc. that I see out there. And the romance is incredibly charming. I challenge you not to fall in love with Sasha and Rose!
December 28, 2012
I think I hit the jackpot with Ms. Valentine's books - this is the second book of hers that I won on a blog! It's just as cute as the first book in the series, and I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes contemporary romance. For some reason the formatting (size of the font, specifically) seems a bit off on the Kindle, but that's easily fixed. I loved Sasha in the first book and his story did not disappoint. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
August 3, 2013
I really enjoy this author's books, but this was tough to finish. Sasha was hard to like even though you became privy to why he did what he did. The plot was difficult to follow, and I'm still not sure I understand about all the Poppies that Rose kept referencing. The one really good part was that there was a satisfying ending. I hope the next book in the series is as good as the ones before this one since I preordered it.
December 30, 2012
Love Sasha and Rose's story--another perfect read from Marquita, my new favorite author! I laughed, I cried, I damn near panted and blushed at times! Sexy, romantic and all over magical...you decide whether it's "real" magic or not, the feeling still remains!
I cannot wait for Sebastian's book; this series has become an addiction for me, and one that I do not wish to be cured of.
I cannot wait for Sebastian's book; this series has become an addiction for me, and one that I do not wish to be cured of.
November 8, 2014
I absolutely loved the strong female character that is Rose and she is the backbone for her entire family then in strolls Sasha who turns her entire life upside down..
You will definitely scream at Sasha and want to reach through the book to slap some sense into him but in the end everything will be right again..
I will read this many times again!!!
You will definitely scream at Sasha and want to reach through the book to slap some sense into him but in the end everything will be right again..
I will read this many times again!!!
March 25, 2015
Another story from the Holland Spring Series by Marquita Valentine!!!
Sasha & Rose's story !!
Sasha was sent to Holland Springs to find a special spring but when he came into the small town he did not expect that he will be falling in love with Rose Holland
Love this series!!
Sasha & Rose's story !!
Sasha was sent to Holland Springs to find a special spring but when he came into the small town he did not expect that he will be falling in love with Rose Holland
Love this series!!
September 8, 2012
I loved Sasha and Rose's story and couldn't put it down. I stayed up till 3:30 in the morning to finish reading it. Another great read from Ms Valentine and can't wait till the next book comes out. She has become one of my favorite authors.
August 11, 2013
I have a soft spot for a good romance story. This one fit the bill perfectly. The characters where designed precisely. This serious seems to be one I'm never disappointed by. I would read and reread.
October 4, 2013
A fun little book. I liked the super natural under currents in this book, but how it mostly stayed realistic. It was a cute read with a stronger plot than some of her books. The editing was still pretty bad.
May 10, 2015
This one is sure keeper!! I liked the story and both Rose and Sasha were good for each other...
I was not sure.. if I would like Sasha after what he did ti Christian. .. but here we got to know his reasons. ..
I was not sure.. if I would like Sasha after what he did ti Christian. .. but here we got to know his reasons. ..
February 8, 2013
Sasha and Rose, if anyone should have a HEA it was these two. They work hard for it and Rose makes him earn it!
February 17, 2013
I liked Sasha and Rose and baby Ivy.
June 5, 2013
What a wonderful read!! Loved it!!!
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