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DiCarlo Brides #2
SEALed With Love
It isn't Sage Parker's fault that she mistakes former Navy SEAL Joel Watts as the stalker who had been sending her disturbing letters--he shows up every time she turns around. Too bad her father doesn’t tell her he sent Joel to protect her. When the stalker tracks Sage from LA to her new job in Colorado, she's glad to have Joel on her side. She didn’t plan to falling in love with him though—now if he would see her as more than just a client.
Joel takes his job as head of resort security seriously, but Sage is his number one priority, and the one woman he can’t get out of his mind. He isn't sure if he believes in her precognition, or some of her other hokey beliefs, but he soon finds he can't live without her. He just has to catch the stalker before he or Sage end up dead.
Joel takes his job as head of resort security seriously, but Sage is his number one priority, and the one woman he can’t get out of his mind. He isn't sure if he believes in her precognition, or some of her other hokey beliefs, but he soon finds he can't live without her. He just has to catch the stalker before he or Sage end up dead.
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First published February 21, 2013
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May 30, 2017
סייג' פרקר היא בתו הלא חוקית של אביה. היא עוסקת ברפואה הוליסטית וכשמטרידן מתחיל לעקוב אחריה בלוס אנגלס אביה שולח את ג'ואל לשמור עליה.
כשאביה מת והיא עוברת לאתר הנופש בקולרדו, ג'ואל עובר איתה לשם והאהבה פורחת בינהם.
ג'ואל פרש משירותו ב-סיל בעקבות פגיעה וחיו לא שגו בשושנים. המחשבה לאבד את סייג' למטרידן המטורף אוחזת אותו כאובססיה שלא מרפה.
כשהמטרידן עולה שלב לנסיונות פגיעה פיזיים בסייג' וג'ואל העיניינים מתחממים.
הספר השני נחמד. קצת מאכזב במופרכות שבעלילה שלו שלא מרחמת על הקוראים האינטיליגנטיים. העלילה עוברת בין אירוע מופרך והזוי אחד לאירוע מופרך והזוי אחר בקצב של מכונת יריה משומנת כמו שג'ואל מתואר.
עדין המופרכות הזו מהנה במובנים מסויימים ואותי גם שיעשעה.
כשאביה מת והיא עוברת לאתר הנופש בקולרדו, ג'ואל עובר איתה לשם והאהבה פורחת בינהם.
ג'ואל פרש משירותו ב-סיל בעקבות פגיעה וחיו לא שגו בשושנים. המחשבה לאבד את סייג' למטרידן המטורף אוחזת אותו כאובססיה שלא מרפה.
כשהמטרידן עולה שלב לנסיונות פגיעה פיזיים בסייג' וג'ואל העיניינים מתחממים.
הספר השני נחמד. קצת מאכזב במופרכות שבעלילה שלו שלא מרחמת על הקוראים האינטיליגנטיים. העלילה עוברת בין אירוע מופרך והזוי אחד לאירוע מופרך והזוי אחר בקצב של מכונת יריה משומנת כמו שג'ואל מתואר.
עדין המופרכות הזו מהנה במובנים מסויימים ואותי גם שיעשעה.
August 2, 2014
SEALed With Love may be just a little bit better than A Perfect Fit in my opinion.
Book 2 in the DiCarlo Brides series follows Sage Parker and Joel Watts. I loved their story!
Sage has a sixth sense... a precognition that no one believes in. But little things that she either sees or feels always ends up happening. Sage also has a creepy stalker. Her father, the late George DiCarlo, hired Joel to be her personal body guard. Joel is a retired Navy SEAL and his top priority is keeping Sage safe. Joel is also the one that George chose for Sage to marry.
Sage is pretty convinced that Joel only sees her as a "job". She doesn't think that someone like him would ever want to be with someone like her. She thinks that she is plain and weak. Joel sees her as a beautiful, strong, feisty woman who is willing to do anything and everything to make sure the people she cares about are happy and safe.
I do have to say... Joel is a stubborn man! Somewhere along the way he falls in love with Sage but thinks that he is not good enough for her. He was dealt a tough hand growing up and never experienced love. He thinks that as soon as Sage finds out about his past that she'll run far away from him. What he doesn't realize is that Sage loves him for the man that he is... not his past. She sees the real man inside... the strong, amazing, caring man who would do anything and everything to keep her happy and safe.
I loved these two together! They strengthened and brought out the best in each other! I wish their story was just a little bit longer! But I am looking forward to seeing more of them in the rest of the series!
I had the mystery of who the bad guy was figured out pretty early on. But just like in the 1st book of this series, it didn't bother me. I was too busy enjoying the love story between Sage and Joel!
I can't wait to read the rest of the sisters' stories! I am still looking forward to Rosemary's story the most. Her and Harrison are going to be very entertaining... I just know it! ;)
Book 2 in the DiCarlo Brides series follows Sage Parker and Joel Watts. I loved their story!
Sage has a sixth sense... a precognition that no one believes in. But little things that she either sees or feels always ends up happening. Sage also has a creepy stalker. Her father, the late George DiCarlo, hired Joel to be her personal body guard. Joel is a retired Navy SEAL and his top priority is keeping Sage safe. Joel is also the one that George chose for Sage to marry.
Sage is pretty convinced that Joel only sees her as a "job". She doesn't think that someone like him would ever want to be with someone like her. She thinks that she is plain and weak. Joel sees her as a beautiful, strong, feisty woman who is willing to do anything and everything to make sure the people she cares about are happy and safe.
I do have to say... Joel is a stubborn man! Somewhere along the way he falls in love with Sage but thinks that he is not good enough for her. He was dealt a tough hand growing up and never experienced love. He thinks that as soon as Sage finds out about his past that she'll run far away from him. What he doesn't realize is that Sage loves him for the man that he is... not his past. She sees the real man inside... the strong, amazing, caring man who would do anything and everything to keep her happy and safe.
I loved these two together! They strengthened and brought out the best in each other! I wish their story was just a little bit longer! But I am looking forward to seeing more of them in the rest of the series!
I had the mystery of who the bad guy was figured out pretty early on. But just like in the 1st book of this series, it didn't bother me. I was too busy enjoying the love story between Sage and Joel!
I can't wait to read the rest of the sisters' stories! I am still looking forward to Rosemary's story the most. Her and Harrison are going to be very entertaining... I just know it! ;)
September 24, 2017
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I went into this having just read the preceding book in the series, so the recap of the will reading in chapter 2 and those events felt largely redundant to me. I get that we're now working with Sage's POV on it, but if that scene gets re-hashed every book, just from a different POV, it will be very annoying! However, the rest of the story was actually very interesting!
Sage never made much fuss about her abilities, and I appreciated that in this book! I loved her vulnerability, and her quiet strength in the face of adversity. I loved that we were constantly kept guessing about her stalker as well.
Joel was such a great hero for Sage! I loved how he balanced her out, while she softened his rough edges. I loved watching him realize that he was falling for Sage and I especially loved his bumbling proposal! That alone made him very realistic to me!
I loved that we got to see glimpses of the next romance, as well as continuing updates on the previous book's couple! I can't wait to read the next book!
I went into this having just read the preceding book in the series, so the recap of the will reading in chapter 2 and those events felt largely redundant to me. I get that we're now working with Sage's POV on it, but if that scene gets re-hashed every book, just from a different POV, it will be very annoying! However, the rest of the story was actually very interesting!
Sage never made much fuss about her abilities, and I appreciated that in this book! I loved her vulnerability, and her quiet strength in the face of adversity. I loved that we were constantly kept guessing about her stalker as well.
Joel was such a great hero for Sage! I loved how he balanced her out, while she softened his rough edges. I loved watching him realize that he was falling for Sage and I especially loved his bumbling proposal! That alone made him very realistic to me!
I loved that we got to see glimpses of the next romance, as well as continuing updates on the previous book's couple! I can't wait to read the next book!
November 28, 2019
4.5 star Review SEAled With Love (DiCarlo Brides #2) by Heather Tullis
AUDIO REVIEW:
Heather Tullis is a relatively new author to me and why that is the case, I have no idea. I found this book to be well written and entertaining and it kept me invested from the first to the last chapter.
I have listened to narrator Valerie Gilbert before and as with previous books she has narrated, I found this one to be a pleasure to listen too. She uses different voices to distinguish between the characters which makes listening easy and enjoyable.
This instalment is Sage Parker and Joel Watts’s story and was one I found captivating. Joel was tasked by her late father to watch over and protect her from a stalker who is fixated on her.
I fell hard and fast for Joe, he isn’t the tough ex navy seal that he makes out to be. Under the surface is a man who has not known love in his life, except for his seal brothers in arms. Until he meets Sage, he has no idea of just how lonely and alone he has become. My heart broke for him even whilst it swooned; he is that kind of man.
There is heat, spice, love, drama, danger and suspense as Joel tries to protect Sage and find out the identity of her stalker.
AUDIO REVIEW:
Heather Tullis is a relatively new author to me and why that is the case, I have no idea. I found this book to be well written and entertaining and it kept me invested from the first to the last chapter.
I have listened to narrator Valerie Gilbert before and as with previous books she has narrated, I found this one to be a pleasure to listen too. She uses different voices to distinguish between the characters which makes listening easy and enjoyable.
This instalment is Sage Parker and Joel Watts’s story and was one I found captivating. Joel was tasked by her late father to watch over and protect her from a stalker who is fixated on her.
I fell hard and fast for Joe, he isn’t the tough ex navy seal that he makes out to be. Under the surface is a man who has not known love in his life, except for his seal brothers in arms. Until he meets Sage, he has no idea of just how lonely and alone he has become. My heart broke for him even whilst it swooned; he is that kind of man.
There is heat, spice, love, drama, danger and suspense as Joel tries to protect Sage and find out the identity of her stalker.
December 21, 2017
I read the first of these DiCarlo Brides books quite a while ago. I remember liking it, but really not much more. After having read this one, I'm going to have to re-read it, because I really enjoyed this one!
I like the whole idea of the sisters, most of which didn't know each other before their dad died, having to work together to not only run a resort, but to learn to live with each other and their circumstances. I really love that each of the sisters gets her own book and story and it's really kind of fun the way their dad has kind of hand picked who each girl will marry almost from beyond the grave.
I really loved the characters in this one. I like Sage. I felt a bit scared for her from the very beginning, because of the stalker situation. Obviously, Joel can't and won't be with her ever second of every day and it would only be a matter of time before the stalker is there. I liked that she was willing to keep trying, despite the panic attacks and anxiety she had and felt over this situation.
I liked Joel too. It's really fun that you get to see things through his eyes, that way when he messes up the things he said to Sage, you know what he really meant and it makes the situations a bit comical. I liked the way Joel goes out of his way all of the time to protect Sage and to try to find out who the stalker was.
I had no idea who the stalker was by the end of the book. I never would have guessed! The author did a great job of hiding the identity.
Bottom line, this is a great book in a great series and I can't wait to read more!
I like the whole idea of the sisters, most of which didn't know each other before their dad died, having to work together to not only run a resort, but to learn to live with each other and their circumstances. I really love that each of the sisters gets her own book and story and it's really kind of fun the way their dad has kind of hand picked who each girl will marry almost from beyond the grave.
I really loved the characters in this one. I like Sage. I felt a bit scared for her from the very beginning, because of the stalker situation. Obviously, Joel can't and won't be with her ever second of every day and it would only be a matter of time before the stalker is there. I liked that she was willing to keep trying, despite the panic attacks and anxiety she had and felt over this situation.
I liked Joel too. It's really fun that you get to see things through his eyes, that way when he messes up the things he said to Sage, you know what he really meant and it makes the situations a bit comical. I liked the way Joel goes out of his way all of the time to protect Sage and to try to find out who the stalker was.
I had no idea who the stalker was by the end of the book. I never would have guessed! The author did a great job of hiding the identity.
Bottom line, this is a great book in a great series and I can't wait to read more!
June 9, 2019
**** Book 1
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel A Perfect Fit (DiCarlo Brides Book 1): Love in Juniper Ridge Jan 15, 2014 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
A good introduction to the series. Complex and full of drama. 6 women find out after their father's funeral that they really are sisters and must work and live together for a year to make a the new Colorado hotel prosperous or marry in order to inherit. What they didn't expect upon arrival to the hotel site in Juniper Ridge,Colorado were romances that were secretly set up for them by their father George DiCarlo prior to his death and the multiple media sabotage attempts. Couples inferred include Cami with Landscaper Vince ,her sister Lana with the hotel's regional manager Blake, and her stepsisters Sage with former SEAL and head of hotel security Joel, Delphi with photographer Jeremy, and Jonquil with Ski Resort owner/manager Gage. A tutorial on hot air ballooning, setting up a hotel and resort and the stress of waiting for a kidney transplant are seamlessly blended in with all the family and workplace drama.
**** Book 2
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel SEALed With Love (DiCarlo Brides book 2) Mar 11, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
Suspenseful with multiple forms of violence this novel begins months before the timeframe in book 1 and features the fearful reflexologist Sage who has a gift of precognition. Sage is contemplating leaving LA not only to take the Colorado Spa Manager job for her father but also to hide from a stalker. A suspenseful opening results in Sage meeting Joel the private security guard hired for her by her matchmaking father George Dicarlo. This sequel contains the events leading up to the post funeral attorney meeting in book 1 and then jumps ahead to the present day to Cami and Vince's engagement, Sage's work in the DiCarlo Colorado Hotel's Spa, the return of Sage's stalker, Sage's budding romance with former SEAL/private security guard/ head of the DiCarlo Colorado Hotel's security Joel, a poignant moment with Joel's SEAL family,and the continued saga of the DiCarlo sisters.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence.
**** Book 3
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Reclaiming His Bride (DiCarlo Brides book 3) Mar 17, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
Suspenseful, emotional and action packed with a twist. Starting three weeks after the DiCarlo Colorado Hotel's opening,the story of hotel general manager Lana and the hotel chain's regional manager Blake is a rocky one of secrets, misunderstandings, and an unplanned pregnancy. The continued saga of the DiCarlo sisters is peppered with escalating ghost activity in the form of hotel destruction and a murder which is blended with Blake's family's interference and Blake trying to win back Lana.
Contains some violence. Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence.
**** Book 4
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Family Matters : DiCarlo Brides book 4 May 6, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
An emotional second chance at love story with multiple unhappy people, multiple acts of violence, a message concerning excessive dieting/poor body image, and a happy ending. Rosemary's life drastically changes when one of Sage's predictions come true giving Rosemary the chance to be a parent of her 10 year old daughter Cleo after the adoptive parents are tragically killed. Rosemary and Harrison find love and healing as he comforts and assist her through the changes brought with motherhood and tries to protect them when multiple violent acts befall the family.
Contains some violence. Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence.
**** Book 5:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Wild Hearts (DiCarlo Brides Book 5) Dec 22, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
A poignant second chance at love story combined with the continued saga of the Dicarlo sisters. Mystery and violence follow the couple as an innocent piece of fool's gold turns out to be real. Reverting back to May and Delphi's entrance at the reading of her father's will then Jumping to July and her first meeting with Jeremy and then jumping again to January and the preparation for Rosemary's wedding this sequel features the widowed motorcycle loving wedding planner Delphi and the friends to more romance with photographer Jeremy.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence. Contains some violence.
**** Book 6
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel The Last Bride (DiCarlo Brides Book 6) Jan 22, 2014 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
The last of the six DiCarlo brides finally wins her love and gains the emotional support and sense of belonging she has been craving for years. George DiCarlo's last not so "secret match" involves his youngest daughter the Hotel's floral manager Jonquil and appears to be a soulmate but Gage is still resistant. Both Jonquil and struggling local ski resort owner Gage are dedicated hard hard works who love nature and outdoor sports, support their families emotionally and monetarily but are taken advantage of by their self centered younger sisters. Life gets interesting when floral department manger Jonquil's flighty self centered little sister the drama student Angela moves in for the summer, Gage is unable to support his self centered socialite sister Natalie, and someone sabotages the ski resort.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence. Contains violence in the form of shooting and jealousy/mental illness.
**** Book 7
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Getting Her Groom (DiCarlo Brides Book 7) Dec 11, 2014 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
An older man-younger woman romance with a sinister undertone, one large loving family, a pair of superficial parents, and a happy ending. Tying up some loose ends, Jonquil's little sister Angela's road to graduation is sabotage but, graduation does not end her problems when she has to make a decision between a long distance relationship with Cami and Lana's cousin the lawyer Alex, living near her family, and taking an understudy position to her dream job on Broadway in NY.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence. Violence is not as graphic as in prior novels.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel A Perfect Fit (DiCarlo Brides Book 1): Love in Juniper Ridge Jan 15, 2014 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
A good introduction to the series. Complex and full of drama. 6 women find out after their father's funeral that they really are sisters and must work and live together for a year to make a the new Colorado hotel prosperous or marry in order to inherit. What they didn't expect upon arrival to the hotel site in Juniper Ridge,Colorado were romances that were secretly set up for them by their father George DiCarlo prior to his death and the multiple media sabotage attempts. Couples inferred include Cami with Landscaper Vince ,her sister Lana with the hotel's regional manager Blake, and her stepsisters Sage with former SEAL and head of hotel security Joel, Delphi with photographer Jeremy, and Jonquil with Ski Resort owner/manager Gage. A tutorial on hot air ballooning, setting up a hotel and resort and the stress of waiting for a kidney transplant are seamlessly blended in with all the family and workplace drama.
**** Book 2
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel SEALed With Love (DiCarlo Brides book 2) Mar 11, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
Suspenseful with multiple forms of violence this novel begins months before the timeframe in book 1 and features the fearful reflexologist Sage who has a gift of precognition. Sage is contemplating leaving LA not only to take the Colorado Spa Manager job for her father but also to hide from a stalker. A suspenseful opening results in Sage meeting Joel the private security guard hired for her by her matchmaking father George Dicarlo. This sequel contains the events leading up to the post funeral attorney meeting in book 1 and then jumps ahead to the present day to Cami and Vince's engagement, Sage's work in the DiCarlo Colorado Hotel's Spa, the return of Sage's stalker, Sage's budding romance with former SEAL/private security guard/ head of the DiCarlo Colorado Hotel's security Joel, a poignant moment with Joel's SEAL family,and the continued saga of the DiCarlo sisters.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence.
**** Book 3
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Reclaiming His Bride (DiCarlo Brides book 3) Mar 17, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
Suspenseful, emotional and action packed with a twist. Starting three weeks after the DiCarlo Colorado Hotel's opening,the story of hotel general manager Lana and the hotel chain's regional manager Blake is a rocky one of secrets, misunderstandings, and an unplanned pregnancy. The continued saga of the DiCarlo sisters is peppered with escalating ghost activity in the form of hotel destruction and a murder which is blended with Blake's family's interference and Blake trying to win back Lana.
Contains some violence. Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence.
**** Book 4
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Family Matters : DiCarlo Brides book 4 May 6, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
An emotional second chance at love story with multiple unhappy people, multiple acts of violence, a message concerning excessive dieting/poor body image, and a happy ending. Rosemary's life drastically changes when one of Sage's predictions come true giving Rosemary the chance to be a parent of her 10 year old daughter Cleo after the adoptive parents are tragically killed. Rosemary and Harrison find love and healing as he comforts and assist her through the changes brought with motherhood and tries to protect them when multiple violent acts befall the family.
Contains some violence. Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence.
**** Book 5:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Wild Hearts (DiCarlo Brides Book 5) Dec 22, 2013 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
A poignant second chance at love story combined with the continued saga of the Dicarlo sisters. Mystery and violence follow the couple as an innocent piece of fool's gold turns out to be real. Reverting back to May and Delphi's entrance at the reading of her father's will then Jumping to July and her first meeting with Jeremy and then jumping again to January and the preparation for Rosemary's wedding this sequel features the widowed motorcycle loving wedding planner Delphi and the friends to more romance with photographer Jeremy.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence. Contains some violence.
**** Book 6
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel The Last Bride (DiCarlo Brides Book 6) Jan 22, 2014 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
The last of the six DiCarlo brides finally wins her love and gains the emotional support and sense of belonging she has been craving for years. George DiCarlo's last not so "secret match" involves his youngest daughter the Hotel's floral manager Jonquil and appears to be a soulmate but Gage is still resistant. Both Jonquil and struggling local ski resort owner Gage are dedicated hard hard works who love nature and outdoor sports, support their families emotionally and monetarily but are taken advantage of by their self centered younger sisters. Life gets interesting when floral department manger Jonquil's flighty self centered little sister the drama student Angela moves in for the summer, Gage is unable to support his self centered socialite sister Natalie, and someone sabotages the ski resort.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence. Contains violence in the form of shooting and jealousy/mental illness.
**** Book 7
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Getting Her Groom (DiCarlo Brides Book 7) Dec 11, 2014 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
An older man-younger woman romance with a sinister undertone, one large loving family, a pair of superficial parents, and a happy ending. Tying up some loose ends, Jonquil's little sister Angela's road to graduation is sabotage but, graduation does not end her problems when she has to make a decision between a long distance relationship with Cami and Lana's cousin the lawyer Alex, living near her family, and taking an understudy position to her dream job on Broadway in NY.
Can be read as a stand alone but best if read in sequence. Violence is not as graphic as in prior novels.
April 6, 2014
I am loving the DiCarlo sisters. These books remind me so much of a series that I read some time ago by Nora Roberts, but this time instead of friends, we have sisters that did not grow up knowing about each other.
In this book, we see the story by the POV of sister Sage. Sage i think is one of my favourite sisters, and I hate that she is put through the ordeal of a stalker. But having Navy SEAL Joel by her side as her body guard is the making of a great story. I think it took me a day to get through this book, I just didn't want to put it down. I had to find out who the stalker was, and not sure I saw it coming, maybe a fleeting thought at one point, but not enough to make me see it throughout the book.
So well written. Love Sage and Joel.
In this book, we see the story by the POV of sister Sage. Sage i think is one of my favourite sisters, and I hate that she is put through the ordeal of a stalker. But having Navy SEAL Joel by her side as her body guard is the making of a great story. I think it took me a day to get through this book, I just didn't want to put it down. I had to find out who the stalker was, and not sure I saw it coming, maybe a fleeting thought at one point, but not enough to make me see it throughout the book.
So well written. Love Sage and Joel.
July 9, 2018
So far these books have been like potato chips; I can't read just one!
This book was a fun, fast, "guilty pleasure" read. I love a good, clean romance, and this book was just that. Yes, it was predictable, and yes, it wouldn't be considered Literature, but I don't care. For me, books like this are the equivalent of sitting down and watching a Disney movie that you've seen a dozen times and love anyway.
I plan on reading the rest of the series.
This book was a fun, fast, "guilty pleasure" read. I love a good, clean romance, and this book was just that. Yes, it was predictable, and yes, it wouldn't be considered Literature, but I don't care. For me, books like this are the equivalent of sitting down and watching a Disney movie that you've seen a dozen times and love anyway.
I plan on reading the rest of the series.
September 26, 2013
For the first third of the way through, I had no idea what was going on. You definitely need to read the others in the series before tackling this. Had I known that, I'd never have bought it. Oh well . . . you live and learn.
February 11, 2017
I enjoyed book 2 in the DiCarlo Brides series even more than book one. We already know the sisters, so Tullis was able to put more into Sage and Joel's story, as well as the suspense elements. I also liked the way we got glimpses of what might be coming in book 3 with Lana and Blake's story, as well as seeing Cami and Vince continuing their journey.
Sage is a very lovable character. She's strong while being feminine and kind to everyone around her. I have to imagine it could be paralyzing knowing that your stalker has followed you thousands of miles, but she manages to keep going to work, to keep living her life the best she can. I love that as scared as she gets, her main concern is protecting her family.
Joel is all guy. He's so into the protect but don't fall in love mode of thought that he doesn't even realize how important Sage is to him. I actually like that he's an honorable man that has to be dragged (almost) into the relationship. However, once he catches on, he's going to do everything he can to make Sage happy as well as keep her safe. I loved the conversation between him and Harrison where Joel still thinks Sage will move on without him after the stalker is caught. To me, this was one of those moments where you could see true love. He wanted to be with Sage always, but he was willing to let her walk away if that would make her happy. Silly man! How can a woman resist a hero?
This is a clean (I guess technically PG on my scale) read with closed door scenes, and I give it a solid 4.
1-5 scale and what it means:
1: I couldn’t even finish it / just plain bad
2: I hope I didn’t pay for this / disappointing
3: I didn’t hate it, but it was still missing something / forgettable but inoffensive
3.5: On the line between good and ok / like, not love
4: Solid mind candy / worth reading
4.5: So very close to perfection! / must read
5: I could not put it down and I’m still thinking about it! / a true treasure
Movie Ratings in relation to my review:
Clean--Hallmark movies, some kissing, no nudity, no sex on or off "screen"
PG--Some innuendo but nothing kids don't hear every day, sex is all closed door
PG-13--some language (swear words not related to sex), more talk about sex, heavy petting, removal of clothing on screen, but sex is closed door.
R--swearing (can be related to sex), feels like the whole story is about the sex and not the relationship or some other plot
Sage is a very lovable character. She's strong while being feminine and kind to everyone around her. I have to imagine it could be paralyzing knowing that your stalker has followed you thousands of miles, but she manages to keep going to work, to keep living her life the best she can. I love that as scared as she gets, her main concern is protecting her family.
Joel is all guy. He's so into the protect but don't fall in love mode of thought that he doesn't even realize how important Sage is to him. I actually like that he's an honorable man that has to be dragged (almost) into the relationship. However, once he catches on, he's going to do everything he can to make Sage happy as well as keep her safe. I loved the conversation between him and Harrison where Joel still thinks Sage will move on without him after the stalker is caught. To me, this was one of those moments where you could see true love. He wanted to be with Sage always, but he was willing to let her walk away if that would make her happy. Silly man! How can a woman resist a hero?
This is a clean (I guess technically PG on my scale) read with closed door scenes, and I give it a solid 4.
1-5 scale and what it means:
1: I couldn’t even finish it / just plain bad
2: I hope I didn’t pay for this / disappointing
3: I didn’t hate it, but it was still missing something / forgettable but inoffensive
3.5: On the line between good and ok / like, not love
4: Solid mind candy / worth reading
4.5: So very close to perfection! / must read
5: I could not put it down and I’m still thinking about it! / a true treasure
Movie Ratings in relation to my review:
Clean--Hallmark movies, some kissing, no nudity, no sex on or off "screen"
PG--Some innuendo but nothing kids don't hear every day, sex is all closed door
PG-13--some language (swear words not related to sex), more talk about sex, heavy petting, removal of clothing on screen, but sex is closed door.
R--swearing (can be related to sex), feels like the whole story is about the sex and not the relationship or some other plot
August 24, 2024
Protected By The Seal!
Sealed With Love is the second in the series of the DiCarlo Brides. I first read all of the series several years ago except the last one, and decided to reread the series before buying the last one. These are light, quick romances that is pure escapism. You meet the six DiCarlo sisters, only two are by his wife - Cami and Lana in the first book in the series.
This is the love story of Sage Parker and Joel Watts, an ex-Navy Seal. Sage is the second eldest of the Dicarlo sisters, who's mother is Darla Parker. Sage had a stalker and her father hired him to protect her. After moving to the resort, Joel discovers that her father hired him to protect Sage but also chose her as his bride. Sage is the head of the Spa and Joel head of security, in addition to being Sage's bodyguard
I didn't realize that I never finished nor reviewed this book, so I must have read them out of order. Just as the first book, the DiCarlo sisters are living together and running the resort. They getting to know each other and also learn the things their father did for them all their lives. Sage has the ability to see the future of others, but not hers. She's also considered an earth child because of her lifestyle; partly because of being raised by her mother, who was hippie. Sage endured ridicule from her sisters and others about it until they begin to see the truths in some of her statement. They also finally find out about Sage's stalker.
This book deals with Joel trying to find Sage's stalker. As they are always together, they easily fall in love. Joel was never told outright that he had been chosen to be Sage's husband but realizes that her father had approved him for Sage. As her stalker closes in, they both accept how they feel about each other.
We also see the dynamics going on in the sister's lives which keeps things interesting. There's steam but nothing descriptive or graphic. Still it's escapism but the the intrigue with the stalker keeps its interesting. I'm looking forward to the next sister's story.
Sealed With Love is the second in the series of the DiCarlo Brides. I first read all of the series several years ago except the last one, and decided to reread the series before buying the last one. These are light, quick romances that is pure escapism. You meet the six DiCarlo sisters, only two are by his wife - Cami and Lana in the first book in the series.
This is the love story of Sage Parker and Joel Watts, an ex-Navy Seal. Sage is the second eldest of the Dicarlo sisters, who's mother is Darla Parker. Sage had a stalker and her father hired him to protect her. After moving to the resort, Joel discovers that her father hired him to protect Sage but also chose her as his bride. Sage is the head of the Spa and Joel head of security, in addition to being Sage's bodyguard
I didn't realize that I never finished nor reviewed this book, so I must have read them out of order. Just as the first book, the DiCarlo sisters are living together and running the resort. They getting to know each other and also learn the things their father did for them all their lives. Sage has the ability to see the future of others, but not hers. She's also considered an earth child because of her lifestyle; partly because of being raised by her mother, who was hippie. Sage endured ridicule from her sisters and others about it until they begin to see the truths in some of her statement. They also finally find out about Sage's stalker.
This book deals with Joel trying to find Sage's stalker. As they are always together, they easily fall in love. Joel was never told outright that he had been chosen to be Sage's husband but realizes that her father had approved him for Sage. As her stalker closes in, they both accept how they feel about each other.
We also see the dynamics going on in the sister's lives which keeps things interesting. There's steam but nothing descriptive or graphic. Still it's escapism but the the intrigue with the stalker keeps its interesting. I'm looking forward to the next sister's story.
September 17, 2018
Audio review
This is book 2 in the series. The series continues with another sister story. The sisters find each other after their dad passes. They are half sisters.
Valerie did fantastic work on this audio. Her voice is smooth strong and clear . She brought all the characters to life .
Hero is Joel. Heroine is Sage
Sage gets a suprise , Joel will be her body guard . Sages father assigned Joel to the assignment. Sages father , George has other hopes for Joel and Sage but he didn’t live to see if what he wishes came true . Joel is dedicated to his assignment, and he knows the know how, he’s a former Navy Seal.
Sage is special, she has gifts , a sixth sense , a clairesensentice , as the proper use is . She can pick up on people and circumstances, but she can’t pick up who is stalking her . She tries everything but she just can’t .
Joel and Sage get their signals crossed. Joel is falling for Sage but he doesn’t know how to show it and Sage is falling for Joel but she thinks that Joel only sees her as work .
Grab it and find out who is stalking Sage and why , you’ll get a suprise
This is book 2 in the series. The series continues with another sister story. The sisters find each other after their dad passes. They are half sisters.
Valerie did fantastic work on this audio. Her voice is smooth strong and clear . She brought all the characters to life .
Hero is Joel. Heroine is Sage
Sage gets a suprise , Joel will be her body guard . Sages father assigned Joel to the assignment. Sages father , George has other hopes for Joel and Sage but he didn’t live to see if what he wishes came true . Joel is dedicated to his assignment, and he knows the know how, he’s a former Navy Seal.
Sage is special, she has gifts , a sixth sense , a clairesensentice , as the proper use is . She can pick up on people and circumstances, but she can’t pick up who is stalking her . She tries everything but she just can’t .
Joel and Sage get their signals crossed. Joel is falling for Sage but he doesn’t know how to show it and Sage is falling for Joel but she thinks that Joel only sees her as work .
Grab it and find out who is stalking Sage and why , you’ll get a suprise
July 21, 2017
A deceased father who throws 6 girls together (2 from his marriage and 4 illegitimate daughters to four different women) to build his hotel. Each daughter has something to bring to the table but they must all live on the premises with each other. While trying to come to grips with this curve ball he also has another curve ball for each daughter.....a husband he has personally picked out! !
Sage Parker has been receiving letters from a stalker and decides that after what her father revealed in his will that she needs to move to Colorado to start fresh with her new found sisters...except she doesn't realize that the one man following her is the bodyguard her father assigned to protect her in LA and that man is Joel Watts. After arriving at the hotel things start to escalate again with the stalker and Joel is determined to keep Sage safe no matter what it takes....
Will Sage and Joel find their HEA or will the stalker keep them apart???
Sage Parker has been receiving letters from a stalker and decides that after what her father revealed in his will that she needs to move to Colorado to start fresh with her new found sisters...except she doesn't realize that the one man following her is the bodyguard her father assigned to protect her in LA and that man is Joel Watts. After arriving at the hotel things start to escalate again with the stalker and Joel is determined to keep Sage safe no matter what it takes....
Will Sage and Joel find their HEA or will the stalker keep them apart???
July 9, 2018
This series is a group of stand alone stories with a common thread runner by through them. After the death of their father, a group of girls found out he’d cheated on his wife & that the 6 of them were sisters. In order to earn their inheritance, they had to make a success of the newest resort.
Sage has been bothered by a stalker for some time. Her father hired an ex-Seal to protect her & try to discover who it was. Her father has also been working as a matchmaker, trying to set each of the girls up with someone. Will Sage & Joel admitted to their feelings?
I enjoy the common thread of these books that basically have the six girls learning to love each other & becoming a true family. The guys they are set up with become close & actually end up feeling & acting like brothers. The interactions between the sister & the guys really make these stories realistic.
Sage has been bothered by a stalker for some time. Her father hired an ex-Seal to protect her & try to discover who it was. Her father has also been working as a matchmaker, trying to set each of the girls up with someone. Will Sage & Joel admitted to their feelings?
I enjoy the common thread of these books that basically have the six girls learning to love each other & becoming a true family. The guys they are set up with become close & actually end up feeling & acting like brothers. The interactions between the sister & the guys really make these stories realistic.
June 27, 2018
This second book in the DiCarlo Brides series is the story of Sage and Joel. Sage, second oldest of the six DiCarlo daughters (from five different women) has been stalked for months. Before his death, her father, George DiCarlo hired ex-Navy Seal, Joel Watts to be her body guard. Coming from totally opposite backgrounds, both fight their attraction as they struggle to find out who is threatening Sage and Joel. The plot moves quickly and steadily. It is well written with a great cast of characters with varied personalities. There are some overlapping events from the previous book but it is fun to see how Sage perceived the event instead of seeing it from Cami’s point of view. Language: clean Heat level: moderate (pre-marital relations but nothing graphic)
January 17, 2020
This was the second book in the DiCarlo bride series. Sage is down to earth, vegetarian and is a reflexologist. So one of the stipulations from her dads will is to run a spa at the hotel he left for her and her sisters. Sounds like it should be easy but not when you have a creepy stalker bothering you at every turn. Her dad hires joel an ex Seal/navy guy to be her bodyguard and he also works security at the hotel. Being close 24/7 especially when the crappy stalker follows her from LA to Colorado, sends her packages, flowers and even leaves her “ vulgar presents” on her doorstep. Sage and Joel grow closer and they both realize they have been hiding their feeling for each other. Good story a little predictable but overall I enjoyed it minus the creepy doorstop package!!
July 20, 2017
This is book two of the DiCarlo Brides series. This story is about the sister Sage, who is dealing with a stalker when her father passes away. She then tries to start a new life with her newly revealed sisters in her father's hotel chain while contemplating her feelings for her bodyguard. I actually enjoyed this book more than book 1. I loved learning more about Sage and following her love story. This book is also full of suspense as you are always left wondering what her stalker is up to and who he may be. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a suspenseful romance. This book will definitely not disappoint.
November 16, 2018
Sweet danger
Bodyguard sort of dual point of view/kinda omniscient
Can be read standalone but you will miss a lot!!
Sage has a stalker who follows her across the country when she starts managing the spa at her father’s resort. Joel, the bodyguard her father hired to protect her, works as the head of security for the resort while trying to identify the culprit. Can the pacifist and the warrior be more than enemies once the danger is gone?
Sweet, like the family, like his friends
Kept me wondering about the identity
Found discrepancies in descriptions of his place - sometimes house, sometimes apartment.
Bodyguard sort of dual point of view/kinda omniscient
Can be read standalone but you will miss a lot!!
Sage has a stalker who follows her across the country when she starts managing the spa at her father’s resort. Joel, the bodyguard her father hired to protect her, works as the head of security for the resort while trying to identify the culprit. Can the pacifist and the warrior be more than enemies once the danger is gone?
Sweet, like the family, like his friends
Kept me wondering about the identity
Found discrepancies in descriptions of his place - sometimes house, sometimes apartment.
February 8, 2019
I absolutely loved this book and I have to say that I really didn't think I would enjoy it as much as the first one because Sage just seemed different. She wasn't really that different or she grew on me one but I really enjoyed Sage. I loved her ability and how she didn't push it any but yet would try to tell people things in a unique way. I love her and Joel together especially when they finally admitted their attraction to each other - or should I say when Joel finally gave in. I can't wait for them to get married and I hope we get to see it in the next book. I can't wait for the next one in the series.
November 4, 2018
Bodyguard
Sage was living in LA when she started getting upsetting notes and gifts. She went to the police but there wasn't much they could do. Joel was hired by her dad to protect her and also head of security for the hotel. Sage has already to take the job in CO and meets Joel by accident when she sees him. They both move to DO as friends and he is still her bodyguard after she finds out about her sisters. But the stalker follows. But they finally admit more after his old SEAL friend passed away.
Sage was living in LA when she started getting upsetting notes and gifts. She went to the police but there wasn't much they could do. Joel was hired by her dad to protect her and also head of security for the hotel. Sage has already to take the job in CO and meets Joel by accident when she sees him. They both move to DO as friends and he is still her bodyguard after she finds out about her sisters. But the stalker follows. But they finally admit more after his old SEAL friend passed away.
October 24, 2018
Loved it
I really enjoyed this book. I love when tough guys get all wrapped up in gooey feelings like love. I admire Sage and her ability to embrace her uniqueness. Her upbringing by a vegan, Mother Earth type mom has led Sage to some lifestyle choices that are quite different from the average American woman, yet she is comfortable with being different. I love that we get some insight to what makes Joel tick in this book, he has definitely earned a place of respect with me.
I really enjoyed this book. I love when tough guys get all wrapped up in gooey feelings like love. I admire Sage and her ability to embrace her uniqueness. Her upbringing by a vegan, Mother Earth type mom has led Sage to some lifestyle choices that are quite different from the average American woman, yet she is comfortable with being different. I love that we get some insight to what makes Joel tick in this book, he has definitely earned a place of respect with me.
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July 18, 2025Sage is the 2nd of 6 daughters of George DiCarlo. He had two daughters w his wife and four with other women. Some were close to their father. When he died, he gave them all instructions to open a resort. Using their gift to work at the resort. They had to live together in one house he bought for them all. Sage started receiving letters from a stalker. Her father hired an ex Navy seal to protect Sage. Joel was w her all the time. As time went on, their feelings grew for each other.
October 25, 2017
SEALed With Love is the second book in the DiCarlo Brides series. Each book in this series highlights a different sister and this one focuses on Sage. Sage has been getting letters from a stalker. When Joel follows her, she starts to think he might be the stalker, not the bodyguard hired to watch out over her. I enjoyed their story.
October 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this story. Loaded with suspense and good, fade-to-black romance (tastefully done), I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. I thought the plot was original enough that it didn’t feel overdone. The romance was clean but hot. I really enjoyed it and I will definitely be seeking more of this author’s work.
February 8, 2019
These Sisters Attract Danger.
Head of Security, Joel Watts, was doing everything to protect Sage Parker from her stalker. As her personal bodyguard, he monitors her every move. It may not be enough. The sparks between them are getting harder to ignore. A sweet romance. Recommend.
Head of Security, Joel Watts, was doing everything to protect Sage Parker from her stalker. As her personal bodyguard, he monitors her every move. It may not be enough. The sparks between them are getting harder to ignore. A sweet romance. Recommend.
January 27, 2020
From protector to lifetime love
Sage hand Joel met up when Sage's father hired him to protect her and find the person that is stalking her. From the moment they met they both had that love feeling, but sage felt like she was not good enough and Joel never had anyone that loved him and didnt think it was possible.
Sage hand Joel met up when Sage's father hired him to protect her and find the person that is stalking her. From the moment they met they both had that love feeling, but sage felt like she was not good enough and Joel never had anyone that loved him and didnt think it was possible.
January 7, 2021
Sage and Joel have great appreciation for each other and their differing attributes. They make a great couple and help each other through difficult moments. I enjoy getting more insight into all the DiCarlo sisters life, yet be focused on one sister's story. There was suspense, but not enough to keep you up all night, and intriguing enough to not want to put the book down.
October 26, 2018
Ebook
Her dad setup an ex seal to be her bodyguard after she gets a stalker. But her dad was also ensuring her a husband. Things get tough but her saves her from the stalker and marries her.
Her dad setup an ex seal to be her bodyguard after she gets a stalker. But her dad was also ensuring her a husband. Things get tough but her saves her from the stalker and marries her.
October 28, 2018
Suspenseful romance
I really enjoy romantic suspense novels and this one was over the top! Stalkers, death threats and love filled this exciting, not to be missed story by Heather Tullis.
I really enjoy romantic suspense novels and this one was over the top! Stalkers, death threats and love filled this exciting, not to be missed story by Heather Tullis.
January 6, 2019
Sealed With Love, being prior service i look for reality when I read.
I enjoyed this book. I hate when people make prior service members look like super heroes. This book is believable.
I enjoyed this book. I hate when people make prior service members look like super heroes. This book is believable.
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