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The Tapestry Series #1
Crewel Work
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The key to a successful horse farm is the trainer. At Bridgeton Pass, J. P. Ryan is that key. William Becker is determined to protect his farm and keep Ryan on the job.
That goal is threatened by two things – a sinister act by another employee and the fact that his only daughter has fallen head-over-heels in love with J. P.
Becker can’t allow either of those things to threaten his legacy.
Audra grew up around the handsome trainer and fell in love with him at a distance, enchanted by his kindness and honesty. When they began stealing private but innocent moments, she found that she didn’t want to live without him. Audra is heartbroken when she has to choose between honoring her father and pursuing love.
J.P. wants Audra by his side, but he finds himself with a hard decision.
He is forced to choose between his career and the love of his life. Between the problem caused by the troublemaking barn hand and the frustration caused by his desire for Audra, J.P.’s job has become a ‘crewel’ work.
The story of the Becker family is woven as an intricate Tapestry. It is beautiful as a whole, but like any tapestry, you have to turn it over and look at the back side to see how the threads of love and family relationships are woven together into one intricate whole.
Welcome to the Tapestry series.
The key to a successful horse farm is the trainer. At Bridgeton Pass, J. P. Ryan is that key. William Becker is determined to protect his farm and keep Ryan on the job.
That goal is threatened by two things – a sinister act by another employee and the fact that his only daughter has fallen head-over-heels in love with J. P.
Becker can’t allow either of those things to threaten his legacy.
Audra grew up around the handsome trainer and fell in love with him at a distance, enchanted by his kindness and honesty. When they began stealing private but innocent moments, she found that she didn’t want to live without him. Audra is heartbroken when she has to choose between honoring her father and pursuing love.
J.P. wants Audra by his side, but he finds himself with a hard decision.
He is forced to choose between his career and the love of his life. Between the problem caused by the troublemaking barn hand and the frustration caused by his desire for Audra, J.P.’s job has become a ‘crewel’ work.
The story of the Becker family is woven as an intricate Tapestry. It is beautiful as a whole, but like any tapestry, you have to turn it over and look at the back side to see how the threads of love and family relationships are woven together into one intricate whole.
Welcome to the Tapestry series.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2014
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About the author
Natalie Alder
13 books133 followersI write stories about romance. They center on learning about the characters backgrounds, personalities and life circumstances that mold them into who they are and how they love.
I am a sassy 50-something year old. I live in a quiet farming town in New England with my husband of twenty years and our two rescued cats. After college I facilitated improvement in the physical abilities of children and the elderly then took the opportunity to enjoy my creative side. I love to sew, knit, write...sing and drink martinis (not necessarily at the same time).
I am a sassy 50-something year old. I live in a quiet farming town in New England with my husband of twenty years and our two rescued cats. After college I facilitated improvement in the physical abilities of children and the elderly then took the opportunity to enjoy my creative side. I love to sew, knit, write...sing and drink martinis (not necessarily at the same time).
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November 5, 2014
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Crewel Work by Natalie Alder was a really good book with really genuine characters. Alder wrote a really sweet story that is just too good to be missed. Who can resist the pull of that tender first love for a girl! Just beautifully written and so romantic!
J.P. was in love with Audra. Audra was the most beautiful young woman he had seen; he had practically watch Audra grow up over the last few years. Audra was kind, caring and compassionate. J.P. longed to touch her skin, taste her lips, and run his hands through her hair. However, Audra was off-limits to him. Audra was the bosses daughter. J.P. had worked so hard to get where he was but would he would risk it all to be with Audra.
Audra had been lusting after J.P. for years. Audra was a young 16 when their passion starts to take a turn; J.P. is five years older than her. J.P. had a gorgeous body and wore his hair just a little longer than most of the farm-hands and he was amazing with the horses. Audra loved when she ran into him in the stables and they would chat about little things and she could watch him train horses for hours. No matter how much Audra wants J.P. she has to realize that her father has forbidden her to have a relationship with any of the employees.
As Audra gets older, her desire for J.P. continues to grow and J.P. notices the changes in Audra. They are pulled together like magnets. They are meant to be together. J.P. is worried that he won't be able to resist Audra for much longer. Considering her age and who her father is he worries how to handle things but decides after her 18th birthday that he can't live without Audra. J.P. worries that Audra's father will not allow them to date but they both hate sneaking around to try to be together.
This is a story about young love. There are some twists and turns along with some drama and scary moments, but in the end, love wins out! When your heart knows it has met its other half, you have to take the chance. You have to fight for the love you feel you can't live without!
I give Crewel Work 4 Platypires
Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all
Crewel Work by Natalie Alder was a really good book with really genuine characters. Alder wrote a really sweet story that is just too good to be missed. Who can resist the pull of that tender first love for a girl! Just beautifully written and so romantic!
J.P. was in love with Audra. Audra was the most beautiful young woman he had seen; he had practically watch Audra grow up over the last few years. Audra was kind, caring and compassionate. J.P. longed to touch her skin, taste her lips, and run his hands through her hair. However, Audra was off-limits to him. Audra was the bosses daughter. J.P. had worked so hard to get where he was but would he would risk it all to be with Audra.
Audra had been lusting after J.P. for years. Audra was a young 16 when their passion starts to take a turn; J.P. is five years older than her. J.P. had a gorgeous body and wore his hair just a little longer than most of the farm-hands and he was amazing with the horses. Audra loved when she ran into him in the stables and they would chat about little things and she could watch him train horses for hours. No matter how much Audra wants J.P. she has to realize that her father has forbidden her to have a relationship with any of the employees.
As Audra gets older, her desire for J.P. continues to grow and J.P. notices the changes in Audra. They are pulled together like magnets. They are meant to be together. J.P. is worried that he won't be able to resist Audra for much longer. Considering her age and who her father is he worries how to handle things but decides after her 18th birthday that he can't live without Audra. J.P. worries that Audra's father will not allow them to date but they both hate sneaking around to try to be together.
This is a story about young love. There are some twists and turns along with some drama and scary moments, but in the end, love wins out! When your heart knows it has met its other half, you have to take the chance. You have to fight for the love you feel you can't live without!
I give Crewel Work 4 Platypires
Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all
February 12, 2015
This story is about young love. There are twists and turns along with some drama and scary moments. J.P. came to work on Audra's fathers ranch as a horse trainer when he was 17 and Audra was 12.
Audra is kind, caring and compassionate. J.P. longed to touch her ,taste her, and run his hands through her hair. But he knew Audra was off-limits to him and all the farm hands that worked at the ranch because she was the bosses daughter. J.P. had worked really hard to get where he was and he tried hard to not risk his job for trying to be with Audra.
Audra had been lusting after J.P. for years. Audra was 16 when her and J.P.'s passion begins to unfold; J.P. has a gorgeous body and he wore his hair just a little longer than most farm hands. Audra loved it when she ran into J.P. in the stables they would chat about little things and she could watch him train horses for hours, whether it be sitting on the fence, or lying in the loft. But no matter how much Audra wants J.P. she realizes that her father has forbidden her to have any relationships with any of their employees.
As they get older, J.P. and Audra are pulled together like magnets. But J.P. is worried that he won't be able to resist Audra for much longer. And he will be at risk of losing his job. J.P. decides that after Audra's 18th birthday that he can't live without Audra. J.P. worries that Audra's father will not allow them to date and they both really hate sneaking around to try to be together.
Will J.P. stick to the boss’ rules or will he break all the rules just to be with Audra?
I loved this book! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. It was so good that I read it in one day. The characters, the story line and the way the book flowed, really held my attention. When your heart knows it has met its other half, you take the chance. You fight for the love you feel that you can't live without even if it costs you your job or the love of your family. I would highly recommend this book.
Audra is kind, caring and compassionate. J.P. longed to touch her ,taste her, and run his hands through her hair. But he knew Audra was off-limits to him and all the farm hands that worked at the ranch because she was the bosses daughter. J.P. had worked really hard to get where he was and he tried hard to not risk his job for trying to be with Audra.
Audra had been lusting after J.P. for years. Audra was 16 when her and J.P.'s passion begins to unfold; J.P. has a gorgeous body and he wore his hair just a little longer than most farm hands. Audra loved it when she ran into J.P. in the stables they would chat about little things and she could watch him train horses for hours, whether it be sitting on the fence, or lying in the loft. But no matter how much Audra wants J.P. she realizes that her father has forbidden her to have any relationships with any of their employees.
As they get older, J.P. and Audra are pulled together like magnets. But J.P. is worried that he won't be able to resist Audra for much longer. And he will be at risk of losing his job. J.P. decides that after Audra's 18th birthday that he can't live without Audra. J.P. worries that Audra's father will not allow them to date and they both really hate sneaking around to try to be together.
Will J.P. stick to the boss’ rules or will he break all the rules just to be with Audra?
I loved this book! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. It was so good that I read it in one day. The characters, the story line and the way the book flowed, really held my attention. When your heart knows it has met its other half, you take the chance. You fight for the love you feel that you can't live without even if it costs you your job or the love of your family. I would highly recommend this book.
October 27, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. I was one of those girls that grew up loving horses so the setting on a horse farm drew my attention first. Audra is the daughter of a horse farm owner who has a no dating employees policy for his family. Audra unfortunately only has eyes for her father's head trainer, JP. JP also has feelings for Audra and it is constant struggle to decide whether to follow his heart or give up the career that he has worked so hard to establish. The love story is really sweet and I loved getting to know all the other members of the family. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
March 26, 2015
Natalie Alder has written a sweet romance with a lovable cast of characters who expertly portray the importance of family. Love and respect for each member is as rooted as tradition in this western novel. Audra and J.P.'s story was tender and sizzling as young love tends to be. There are plenty of romantic moments plus steamier details to illustrate their expressions. I found it easy to read with enough ground work woven within the story to set up the beginning of a series. It was an enjoyable read and I will certainly read subsequent books within The Tapestry!
For sensitive readers, there are explicit sex scenes, mild language and violence, and adult content.
For sensitive readers, there are explicit sex scenes, mild language and violence, and adult content.
November 1, 2014
I loved this amazing book. This is a first by Natalie Alder book. And a first for her too. This is a full story. Sometimes you finish a story. And wonder about what happens next. Not this story. It is great!! The last of this book is a page turner. I also love the family. And the normal feelings They have...Natalie knuckles!!! I loved this book. And highly recommend this book...
November 8, 2014
Loved this book, it's a really easy enjoyable read. it follows Audra and JP as they over come her strict fathers over protective rules, will they finally explore their love? Sorry no spoilers!!. Great characters, well written, lovely romance, cowboys, horses, intrigue, great family, and love conquering all. give this a try
January 21, 2015
'Crewel Work' (The Tapestry Series Book 1) by Natalie Adler is a great story. This is the first book I've read from this author & I definitely will read more in the future. I really enjoyed this story. I loved reading about Audra and J.P., loved their connection, the setting. I also enjoyed the close family bonds. Looking forward to reading what happens next! Recommended for all fans of romance.
February 10, 2015
I loved this book I started reading this book and I couldn't put it down I read this book in one day I was just stuck to the story line and how well the book flowed I give this book a 5 star review I am recommending everyone to read this book
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April 19, 2015
Is there anything like your first love? Young love that last through time that grows from a crush into friendship with love and respect for each other. This story brought back a few fond memories and gave me a few smiles as I took my own walk down memory lane. I felt the author gives a great plot with some wonderful characters. You first love can be so painful when the odds are stacked against you with a very protective father who really only wants what is best for you.
J.P maybe a young man in his early 20’s but he is more adult for his years in giving a 16 year old time to grow up. He was very patient even when he really wanted to give in to his wants and needs. He knew how to show respect to women and to her father. I felt like he really cared for her and didn’t care about what her father had, yes he was concerned about his job but I never felt like it was more important. I felt he wanted to do what was best for Audra when most men his age would have taken what they wanted while being sneaky.
Audra was a sweetie young girl who fell for the trainer who broke her heart. She wanted to be an adult but still had those little girl feelings. She is your normal everyday girl who gets confused about how emotions get mixed up with adult feelings. I thought she was cute and enjoyed watching her grow up to be an outstanding woman.
Her father and brothers were a delight one being over protective why the others gave her the support that she needed. The author gave you a few twists and turns. I thought it was a great read however I did feel at time a little too much information was given and at other times not enough. For me the ending was cut off I would have liked to have known a few things one being what happen to Eddie the other seeing a little more about their future. However since this is a series we might find the answers as we go along. I give this a 3.75 rounding it up to a 4.
This is the first time I have read anything by this author it was a story I did enjoy with great characters. I do not usually read books about characters at such young ages. At times I did find my mind wondering but the author did bring me back. I thought the author did a great job with the plot and found the story could have happen in real life. If you like a story about very young first love than give this author a try you might just fall in love with her writing style and find a new favorite author.
J.P maybe a young man in his early 20’s but he is more adult for his years in giving a 16 year old time to grow up. He was very patient even when he really wanted to give in to his wants and needs. He knew how to show respect to women and to her father. I felt like he really cared for her and didn’t care about what her father had, yes he was concerned about his job but I never felt like it was more important. I felt he wanted to do what was best for Audra when most men his age would have taken what they wanted while being sneaky.
Audra was a sweetie young girl who fell for the trainer who broke her heart. She wanted to be an adult but still had those little girl feelings. She is your normal everyday girl who gets confused about how emotions get mixed up with adult feelings. I thought she was cute and enjoyed watching her grow up to be an outstanding woman.
Her father and brothers were a delight one being over protective why the others gave her the support that she needed. The author gave you a few twists and turns. I thought it was a great read however I did feel at time a little too much information was given and at other times not enough. For me the ending was cut off I would have liked to have known a few things one being what happen to Eddie the other seeing a little more about their future. However since this is a series we might find the answers as we go along. I give this a 3.75 rounding it up to a 4.
This is the first time I have read anything by this author it was a story I did enjoy with great characters. I do not usually read books about characters at such young ages. At times I did find my mind wondering but the author did bring me back. I thought the author did a great job with the plot and found the story could have happen in real life. If you like a story about very young first love than give this author a try you might just fall in love with her writing style and find a new favorite author.
April 20, 2015
3.5 Stars
A good amount of time lapse in the story to encompass Audra's coming-of-age. I'd have liked a bit less time passage, or at least a time compression of the course of events, in order to get more fleshed-out character detail, because they were really very engaging characters placed in a setting that was very easy to sink into. .
The love story was very sweet, which was in keeping with the whole CoA theme, and I liked that Audra was strong enough to know that what she wanted was worth waiting for. I might have been less inclined to bow to the paternal pressures than she was, but I get the dynamic existed, and still exists.
J.P. proves that chivalry, or the contemporary western equivalent, remains strong. This young man started out an old soul, and largely accepted the father's hands-off dictates initially because of his career, but ultimately because of his respect for both father and daughter. But gawd bless the age of majority! Just sayin'...
The requisite bad guy was no mystery, but he did manage to add drama to the story, and quite opposite to his intent, helped to secure the relationship with J.P. and Audra...not to mention, help bring Dad along.
A sweet story with a heart of gold. Or horses. Yah, with a heart of horses...much better anyway!
A good amount of time lapse in the story to encompass Audra's coming-of-age. I'd have liked a bit less time passage, or at least a time compression of the course of events, in order to get more fleshed-out character detail, because they were really very engaging characters placed in a setting that was very easy to sink into. .
The love story was very sweet, which was in keeping with the whole CoA theme, and I liked that Audra was strong enough to know that what she wanted was worth waiting for. I might have been less inclined to bow to the paternal pressures than she was, but I get the dynamic existed, and still exists.
J.P. proves that chivalry, or the contemporary western equivalent, remains strong. This young man started out an old soul, and largely accepted the father's hands-off dictates initially because of his career, but ultimately because of his respect for both father and daughter. But gawd bless the age of majority! Just sayin'...
The requisite bad guy was no mystery, but he did manage to add drama to the story, and quite opposite to his intent, helped to secure the relationship with J.P. and Audra...not to mention, help bring Dad along.
A sweet story with a heart of gold. Or horses. Yah, with a heart of horses...much better anyway!
April 10, 2015
Massachusetts author, Natalie Alder, must have secret dreams to be the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox as she absolutely knocks it out of the ballpark with her debut novel Crewel Work in The Tapestry Series. Set against the background of the Bridgeton Pass horse farm in Carnegie, South Carolina, Audra Becker and the farm's horse trainer J.P. Ryan are drawn to each other in a story of forbidden love. Audra is not allowed to date the farm's employees and J.P. doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize his career. It's a story of strong-willed characters, close family bonds, forbidden love, and a character named Eddie Fisher that is such a jerk in his attitude toward Audra and his determination to hurt and destroy those at Bridgeton Pass; I literally wanted to reach into the pages of the book and jerk a knot in his tail. Natalie Alder keeps you turning the pages in an emotional roller-coaster ride. It's one of those rare books where you feel the pain for the characters, and rejoice in their happiness when good things happen. The characters are believable, and the dialogue is riveting. I have already bought the second book in the series, Trouble Looming, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for the Becker Family.
July 6, 2015
Book 1 of The Tapestry Series
Crewel Work is the love story that we all wished for when we were teenagers. You know, you meet someone, become infatuated with them and after years of temptation you finally get a kiss. A touch. A sign.That this man is yours, he was made just for you to love forever.
That is what this book took me back too. That first love you never forget.
Living on her fathers race horse ranch Audra Becker is twelve when she notices the new hand, J.P. Ryan. He's gorgeous and he works with his shirt off. Yum. But she knows the rules. No dating the employees. Got it. Doesn't matter, he's five years older then her anyway.
Jump ahead to sixteen years old. Audra is still drooling over J.P. and he doesn't seem to notice her. He's nice and talks to her but that's all. Remember No dating the employees. But it's so hard. And he kissed her for her birthday.
He can't stand it any longer. With her long shapely legs and her perky breasts. J.P. is barely holding it together. He kissed her for her birthday and wow it was not going to be enough. He wants more.
This book in my opinion is well written. The characters are fully developed and it was a pleasure to read. You'll enjoy it.
Crewel Work is the love story that we all wished for when we were teenagers. You know, you meet someone, become infatuated with them and after years of temptation you finally get a kiss. A touch. A sign.That this man is yours, he was made just for you to love forever.
That is what this book took me back too. That first love you never forget.
Living on her fathers race horse ranch Audra Becker is twelve when she notices the new hand, J.P. Ryan. He's gorgeous and he works with his shirt off. Yum. But she knows the rules. No dating the employees. Got it. Doesn't matter, he's five years older then her anyway.
Jump ahead to sixteen years old. Audra is still drooling over J.P. and he doesn't seem to notice her. He's nice and talks to her but that's all. Remember No dating the employees. But it's so hard. And he kissed her for her birthday.
He can't stand it any longer. With her long shapely legs and her perky breasts. J.P. is barely holding it together. He kissed her for her birthday and wow it was not going to be enough. He wants more.
This book in my opinion is well written. The characters are fully developed and it was a pleasure to read. You'll enjoy it.
March 30, 2015
Sweet Love Story
This is my first book for this author. The storyline was good. How a true romance could stand the test of time and obstacles set forth by her father.
J.P. Is 5-years older than Audra, who is only 16. J.P. Works as the trainer of the race horses at her family's ranch. So J.P. Has to stay away from Audra but their love never falters. Audra's father tries his best to keep them apart and does a good job till she turns 18, but they have to hide their relationship from him though neither is happy about it. Then she has an accident on a trail ride with her brother and everything things change.
The only reason this received a 4-star review is the way the book ends. It leaves you hanging. I am unsure if there will be a continuation to their story or we are going to be just left hanging and wondering. Maybe that is the intent of the author to let us come to our own conclusions.
This is my first book for this author. The storyline was good. How a true romance could stand the test of time and obstacles set forth by her father.
J.P. Is 5-years older than Audra, who is only 16. J.P. Works as the trainer of the race horses at her family's ranch. So J.P. Has to stay away from Audra but their love never falters. Audra's father tries his best to keep them apart and does a good job till she turns 18, but they have to hide their relationship from him though neither is happy about it. Then she has an accident on a trail ride with her brother and everything things change.
The only reason this received a 4-star review is the way the book ends. It leaves you hanging. I am unsure if there will be a continuation to their story or we are going to be just left hanging and wondering. Maybe that is the intent of the author to let us come to our own conclusions.
March 20, 2015
Audra Becker was sixteen and she loved JP Ryan. He was her father's horse trainer on their ranch. He came to work for her father when he was seventeen. He is five years older than Audra. There was one rule for employees and that was they were not aloud to date his daughter. Of course, when she was younger that wasn't a problem but now as a teenager it was. Her father would find her watching JP and he would remind her no dating employees, it could ruin you family name and business. This book goes on for several years as they fight their attraction to each other. When she turns eighteen they finally admit their feelings for each other and JP makes an appointment to talk to her dad. this is a sweet love story and a good read
July 12, 2015
SNS Rating: 5.0
~~~~~~~~~~Patricia's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
Well this story is about young forbidden love. J.P and Audra feel that they have a connection and are forbidden to act on it because of Audra's father who just happens to be J.P's boss. Audra's father has told his employees that his daughter is out of reach and he will fire anyone who tries to having anything to do with her. When Audra finally become legal age will they give into the feelings they have for one another. They are tired of slipping around and afraid of getting caught can't they just let everyone know how they feel about each other and live a happy life? Well you will just have to read to find out. This was a great love story.
~~~~~~~~~~Patricia's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
Well this story is about young forbidden love. J.P and Audra feel that they have a connection and are forbidden to act on it because of Audra's father who just happens to be J.P's boss. Audra's father has told his employees that his daughter is out of reach and he will fire anyone who tries to having anything to do with her. When Audra finally become legal age will they give into the feelings they have for one another. They are tired of slipping around and afraid of getting caught can't they just let everyone know how they feel about each other and live a happy life? Well you will just have to read to find out. This was a great love story.
May 17, 2015
Crewel Work by Natalie Alder... I really enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read didn't have any problems following along with the characters. It was well-written. It was a cute cowboy/love story about a teenage girl named Audra and J.P who both have the hots for each other but can't be with each other because her father, William doesn't want her to date any of his employees. My favorite part of the story was when it was Audra's birthday, J.P. finally kissed her! You'll have to find out for yourself to see if they end up with each other!
This is a contemporary romance book.
I give it 4.5/5 stars
I was given a copy in exchance for an honest review.
This is a contemporary romance book.
I give it 4.5/5 stars
I was given a copy in exchance for an honest review.
July 22, 2015
Ms. Alder writes a wonderful introduction to her Tapestry Series with this sweet, coming-of-age love story with a loving and respectful hero who knows what he wants and is willing to wait and do what is best for the woman he loves.
Read full review in the 2015 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2015 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
March 26, 2015
fabulous read
Loved the watch this young love blossom through the years. It was not only a show of respect and true love it could also be frustrating and maddening at times. Loved every moment of it. The laughter in the small points was always a page turner. Great job.
Loved the watch this young love blossom through the years. It was not only a show of respect and true love it could also be frustrating and maddening at times. Loved every moment of it. The laughter in the small points was always a page turner. Great job.
June 15, 2015
I could relate to Audra and JP. I was one of those girls whose dad forbid her to see the love of her life. Not the kind of book I normally read, but couldn't put this one down.
Natalie Alder really nailed it with this story dealing with young love.
Natalie Alder really nailed it with this story dealing with young love.
January 5, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
July 12, 2015
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This was a great story of young forbidden love. J.P. And Audra fight their feelings for one another for so long. Will they finally give into passion?
This was a great story of young forbidden love. J.P. And Audra fight their feelings for one another for so long. Will they finally give into passion?
January 31, 2015
If you like young adult books and first loves this book might be for you. It just wasn't for me.
August 18, 2017
This is a story about family, relationships, and love all set on a race horse farm. Audra is only fifteen when she starts noticing J.P., the handsome trainer who works for her dad, William Becker. William owns the farm and has rules—no dating the help, which makes this a forbidden love story. It’s more than a romance and I think readers will enjoy the Becker Family. I look forward to reading more about them in the The Tapestry Series
September 25, 2018
Good love story!
Audra and J.P. Have known each other since she was at least 16. J.P. worked for her dad. She was told to stay away from the help. She didn't listen! Great love story. Not a cliff hanger!
Audra and J.P. Have known each other since she was at least 16. J.P. worked for her dad. She was told to stay away from the help. She didn't listen! Great love story. Not a cliff hanger!
June 19, 2015
*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review*
I could not get into this book. We have a teenager crushing on an older man. Someone who works for her family. Her father is over protective. How cliche. For a story, who's cover tries to be sexy, this was just juvenile. The conversations didn't feel natural, when there even was conversation. There seemed to be too much internal dialogue. Every thing that happened was drug out, slow moving and unrealistic. It felt forced and faked. There's a difference between a story that runs smoothly and feels right and one that is completely forced. I found the plot to be somewhat interesting, but the way it was laid out and written was not done well. I just couldn't enjoy this.
I could not get into this book. We have a teenager crushing on an older man. Someone who works for her family. Her father is over protective. How cliche. For a story, who's cover tries to be sexy, this was just juvenile. The conversations didn't feel natural, when there even was conversation. There seemed to be too much internal dialogue. Every thing that happened was drug out, slow moving and unrealistic. It felt forced and faked. There's a difference between a story that runs smoothly and feels right and one that is completely forced. I found the plot to be somewhat interesting, but the way it was laid out and written was not done well. I just couldn't enjoy this.
January 19, 2016
Natalie Alder is a new author to me she has written a sweet romantic novel with an edge of super sexiness, she has a great cast of characters who are portray in such a beautiful way. I love how the importance of family is everything to them, and how they love and respect each and every member of there family.
The story of Audra and J.P.'s was beautifully tender and sizzling with sparks flying as young and tender love seems to always be. There are some beautiful romantic moments intertwined plus some even steamier and hotter sizzling details.
This book was an easy very enjoyable read with just enough woven in for the next book in this series.
The story of Audra and J.P.'s was beautifully tender and sizzling with sparks flying as young and tender love seems to always be. There are some beautiful romantic moments intertwined plus some even steamier and hotter sizzling details.
This book was an easy very enjoyable read with just enough woven in for the next book in this series.
June 28, 2016
I love cowboy romance reads, there is something about men that work with their hands and wear tight pants that I just love and I really enjoy Crewel Work!
The author was able to pull me in and never let me go. I was able to connect with the characters and thought the author did an amazing job with descriptions.
I wish there had been more Dialogue between the characters. I am the type of reader that could do without all the internal dialogue. That didn't make this a bad book.
Overall I can't wait to read more in this series and from this author! 3.5 stars
The author was able to pull me in and never let me go. I was able to connect with the characters and thought the author did an amazing job with descriptions.
I wish there had been more Dialogue between the characters. I am the type of reader that could do without all the internal dialogue. That didn't make this a bad book.
Overall I can't wait to read more in this series and from this author! 3.5 stars
April 28, 2015
Too much detail in love scenes!!!
The love making was not as beautiful as I felt it should. Too many descriptions cheapen the act, in my opinion. One's imagination should provide the very intimate details.
Sorry, but I won't be reading any more of your books, Natalie. I did read the entire book, however. I enjoyed the storyline!
The love making was not as beautiful as I felt it should. Too many descriptions cheapen the act, in my opinion. One's imagination should provide the very intimate details.
Sorry, but I won't be reading any more of your books, Natalie. I did read the entire book, however. I enjoyed the storyline!
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