Swept Away

by Mariah Stewart

A romantic summertime short story from New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart, now available as a standalone eBook!A successful oceanside chef meets the man of her dreams—a P.I. with secrets of his own—at a vacation spot packed with memories for them both.

Genres: Romance, Fiction

125 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 3, 2013

About the author

Mariah Stewart is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of forty-one novels and three novellas and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. She is a RITA finalist in romantic suspense and the recipient of the Award of Excellence for contemporary romance, a RIO Award for excellence in women's fiction, and a Reviewers Choice Award from Romantic Times Magazine. A three-time winner of the Golden Leaf Award presented by the New Jersey Romance Writers, Stewart was recently awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award (which placed her in their Hall of Fame along with former recipients Nora Roberts and Mary Jo Putney — very excellent company, indeed!)

After having written seven contemporary romance novels, Stewart found true happiness writing murder and mayhem. She considers herself one lucky son of a gun to have landed the best job in the world: getting paid for making up stories. At home. In sweats and J. Crew flip flops. Could life be sweeter?

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this short story a few months ago and forgot to record it. Mariah Stewart is a good writer, and this s a good short story. It is somewhat simplistic as is required to tell a story in just a few pages, but still it is an interesting read.

[Judy Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked the romantic short e-story - fell in love with the characters (chef Jodi) at local Bishop Inn B&B and (Jeremy Noble) PI and former FBI with a haunted past. Both travel to Ocean Point, NJ for some vacation time and the spot where Jeremy had to come to terms with his past. (Look forward to hearing more from these characters)!

[Susannah Carleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining novella of two people who meet at a time when pursuing their attraction is not feasible, but can't forget each other. A few months later, he goes in search of her, even after finding out that she's vacationing in a place he'd sworn he never return. But love wins out, taking him back much more than he expected.

[BJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable short romantic read.

[Biba · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love Mariah Stewart, but I just couldn't get thorough this book.

[Bette Hansen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not one of my favorites from Ms Stewart, Seems like one of her early writings

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unexceptionable romantic suspense (low on the suspense) novella with a seaside setting good for vacation reading.

[Joan Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Light, fluffy romance with a bit of back story. Just fun, nothing serious.

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice short story originally published in 1999 as Under the Boardwalk. Lots of character opportunities for expanding this into a series.

[Janine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was ok but seemed a bit dated. Not one of her best.

[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was ok just not as good as I thought it would be.
I did enjoy it though it was a sweet read