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Blue Lake #3
My Kind of Love
Runaway bride Harlow Matsen fled her cheating fiancée, moments before walking down the aisle. Eager to run from everything reminding her of her downturn in fortune, Harlow heads to Blue Lake , the quaint picturesque town where she grew up. Stuck in her wedding dress (literally), Harlow is rescued by her secret childhood crush, who restores her belief in love at first—er, second?—sight.
Bad boy outdoorsman Dane Brackett conquers everything in his life from the family store to the latest adrenaline-jolting adventure. He lives the way he wants, how he wants, and doesn’t have room for a steady woman in his life who’d tie him down. But he never thought he’d reunite with the sweetheart who used to live next door during his childhood.
Determined to live freely and by her own rules, Harlow elicits Dane’s adventure skills to help her live life to the fullest. Friendship blazes to passion, and Harlow soon realizes her crush has flamed into something deeper. Even though Dane knows he should let Harlow’s emotional wounds heal naturally, the closer they get, the more he thinks she might be the only woman who could turn settling down into the greatest adventure of all.
Bad boy outdoorsman Dane Brackett conquers everything in his life from the family store to the latest adrenaline-jolting adventure. He lives the way he wants, how he wants, and doesn’t have room for a steady woman in his life who’d tie him down. But he never thought he’d reunite with the sweetheart who used to live next door during his childhood.
Determined to live freely and by her own rules, Harlow elicits Dane’s adventure skills to help her live life to the fullest. Friendship blazes to passion, and Harlow soon realizes her crush has flamed into something deeper. Even though Dane knows he should let Harlow’s emotional wounds heal naturally, the closer they get, the more he thinks she might be the only woman who could turn settling down into the greatest adventure of all.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 6, 2014
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Kristin Miller
113 books704 followersNew York Times and USA Today best-selling author Kristin Miller writes sweet and sassy contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance of all varieties. Kristin has degrees in psychology, English, and education, and taught high school and middle school English before crossing over to a career in writing. She lives in Northern California with her alpha male husband and their two children. She loves chocolate way more than she should and the gym less. You can usually find her in the corner of a coffee shop, laptop in front of her and mocha in hand, using the guests around her as fuel for her next book.
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September 16, 2015
I found this book for free on Amazon. And I'm really glad I did. As I have now found a new Author I like.
Harlow runs away from her wedding to the biggest prick ever. Having no family living and no friends. Plus no where to live. Where do you go? The answer is to Blue lake the picturesque town she grew up in.
After finding a place to stay Harlow goes to her car to get out of her wedding dress. After getting stuck in it, Harlow is helped out of it. By Dane the brother of her best friend growing up and her childhood crush.
Dane is warned off starting anything with Harlow. As he doesn't do long term,.
But when Harlow says she wants a good time with him. How can he resist.
I felt sad for Dane, just because his mother wasn't the type to settle down. He thought he was the same. When really he just had met the right woman for him.
Loved the scene where Dane rushed after the bus Harlow is on. Thinking she is leaving Blue Lake for good. It was so romantic ❤️
Harlow runs away from her wedding to the biggest prick ever. Having no family living and no friends. Plus no where to live. Where do you go? The answer is to Blue lake the picturesque town she grew up in.
After finding a place to stay Harlow goes to her car to get out of her wedding dress. After getting stuck in it, Harlow is helped out of it. By Dane the brother of her best friend growing up and her childhood crush.
Dane is warned off starting anything with Harlow. As he doesn't do long term,.
But when Harlow says she wants a good time with him. How can he resist.
I felt sad for Dane, just because his mother wasn't the type to settle down. He thought he was the same. When really he just had met the right woman for him.
Loved the scene where Dane rushed after the bus Harlow is on. Thinking she is leaving Blue Lake for good. It was so romantic ❤️
October 24, 2017
My Kind of Love (Blue Lake 5, Amazon says 3) - R
Violence: none
Language: <35 swear words
Sex: suggestive musings, descriptive kissing
"Hardened him behind his fly"--hahahaha, new one! About 30% in, the sex started up and I just didn't care enough to finish. Returned for content.
Violence: none
Language: <35 swear words
Sex: suggestive musings, descriptive kissing
"Hardened him behind his fly"--hahahaha, new one! About 30% in, the sex started up and I just didn't care enough to finish. Returned for content.
July 20, 2021
Short, sweet, predictable
After finding out her fiancé has been having a long term affair, Harlow returns to her childhood home to get over the disappointment. She reconnects with Dane, her teenage crush. With a few minor bumps along the way, they get a HEA.
After finding out her fiancé has been having a long term affair, Harlow returns to her childhood home to get over the disappointment. She reconnects with Dane, her teenage crush. With a few minor bumps along the way, they get a HEA.
October 23, 2018
Another lovely read in this series. A little less realistic than the previous one perhaps, but I still really enjoyed it.
September 24, 2023
cute little small town romance. good story line. quick read.
found while looking for books
6.5/10
found while looking for books
6.5/10
November 16, 2015
THIS IS A MUST READ!!!!
I am an avid reader. I devour books as I read them. It honestly takes a lot for me to give a novel 5 stars. This one has it in spades.
I truly felt the emotions of each character has I read along. The surroundings of Blue Lake, the small town this novel takes place in, was described perfectly. The author did not over describe anything. It was just enough to keep you in the moment and the story flowing. I never skipped a single page or paragraph, due to what I call droning on and on ....lol
Harlow is a believable lead heroine. I related to what she had been through. I felt her pain, confusion and her need to change herself for the better. Loved her personality. Even though she was done wrong she never let that stop her from from dreaming about her future. Finding love. Some may say that is happened to fast, however I also got dumped after 3 years in a relationship and the very next night met my soul mate. We've been together for almost 11 years :D. So it can happen.
Dane was a great alpha male for her love interest. They knew each other already from their childhood. He was perfectly strong, sexy and handsome. With the perfect amount of the bad boy we all fall in love with.
This novel was 244 pages. I read it all in one sitting and lost sleep, because I could not put it down. It played like a wonderful lifetime movie, in which I could not bring myself to hit the pause button. I needed to know what happened next....lol
This novel is a Contemporary Romance that I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.
This is the 1st novel of Kristin Miller's that I have read. So I can easily say it's a stand alone read even though it's book 5 in the Blue Lake series. I can definitely say I'm eager to add this series and author to my TBR list and I will soon be purchasing this whole series :D
The last thing I want to comment about are the love scenes. For me they were perfect. Just what I like to read in a romance. If your like me and come to a supposed romantic sex scene and they talk like it's a bad porn, all the romance flies out the window and the book is ruined for me, even if the story is good. That's when I have to start flipping pages until the story picks up again. This book is DEFINITELY not like that. Kristin kept the scenes believable, loving, sexy and heartfelt. The steam factor is a perfect 3.5. (1 being clean, 5 being Erotic)
Definitely pick up this novel and get ready to fall in love :D
I am an avid reader. I devour books as I read them. It honestly takes a lot for me to give a novel 5 stars. This one has it in spades.
I truly felt the emotions of each character has I read along. The surroundings of Blue Lake, the small town this novel takes place in, was described perfectly. The author did not over describe anything. It was just enough to keep you in the moment and the story flowing. I never skipped a single page or paragraph, due to what I call droning on and on ....lol
Harlow is a believable lead heroine. I related to what she had been through. I felt her pain, confusion and her need to change herself for the better. Loved her personality. Even though she was done wrong she never let that stop her from from dreaming about her future. Finding love. Some may say that is happened to fast, however I also got dumped after 3 years in a relationship and the very next night met my soul mate. We've been together for almost 11 years :D. So it can happen.
Dane was a great alpha male for her love interest. They knew each other already from their childhood. He was perfectly strong, sexy and handsome. With the perfect amount of the bad boy we all fall in love with.
This novel was 244 pages. I read it all in one sitting and lost sleep, because I could not put it down. It played like a wonderful lifetime movie, in which I could not bring myself to hit the pause button. I needed to know what happened next....lol
This novel is a Contemporary Romance that I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.
This is the 1st novel of Kristin Miller's that I have read. So I can easily say it's a stand alone read even though it's book 5 in the Blue Lake series. I can definitely say I'm eager to add this series and author to my TBR list and I will soon be purchasing this whole series :D
The last thing I want to comment about are the love scenes. For me they were perfect. Just what I like to read in a romance. If your like me and come to a supposed romantic sex scene and they talk like it's a bad porn, all the romance flies out the window and the book is ruined for me, even if the story is good. That's when I have to start flipping pages until the story picks up again. This book is DEFINITELY not like that. Kristin kept the scenes believable, loving, sexy and heartfelt. The steam factor is a perfect 3.5. (1 being clean, 5 being Erotic)
Definitely pick up this novel and get ready to fall in love :D
July 31, 2015
Still reeling from the betrayal of her groom-to-be on their wedding day, jilted bride, Harlow Matsen hopes to find comfort in the small moutain town (Blue Lake) she once grew up in. She immediately reconnects with childhood friends and vows to have all the adventures she denied herself for the last five years while she was with her cheating ex.
Dane Brackett can't believe Harlow's back in town and upon catching up with her, wishes they had been able to keep in touch. He knows she's still hurting from her recent failed marriage, but he can't help feeling closer to her with every day they spend together. But some birds aren't meant to be caged and Dane can't be the man Harlow needs, so a few weeks of bliss is all he can give her. Harlow isn't trying to be clingy to Dane, she knows he needs his freedom; and just like that old saying goes: if you love something let it go, if it comes back that means it was meant to be.
I enjoyed this quick paced read, and even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. Of course, as always, I just wish there were more of their happily ever after.
Dane Brackett can't believe Harlow's back in town and upon catching up with her, wishes they had been able to keep in touch. He knows she's still hurting from her recent failed marriage, but he can't help feeling closer to her with every day they spend together. But some birds aren't meant to be caged and Dane can't be the man Harlow needs, so a few weeks of bliss is all he can give her. Harlow isn't trying to be clingy to Dane, she knows he needs his freedom; and just like that old saying goes: if you love something let it go, if it comes back that means it was meant to be.
I enjoyed this quick paced read, and even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. Of course, as always, I just wish there were more of their happily ever after.
August 3, 2015
I had found this book for free through iBooks which was super exciting and figured I would give it a try. It was a short book, less than 200 pages but I felt it was a decent enough length to get the story out, and the story was something that could really happen. Harlow ran out on her wedding day after finding out her ex cheated on her with her school's principal. She runs back to Blue Lake, her small home town, and runs into her old crush Dane. Dane is an adventurous guy with some serious commitment issues. Even though Harlow has a bad relationship, she still believes in true love.
I loved that Dane had a blog that he tried to tie in to his business. It was very relate-able and cool to see in a book since blogging is one of my favorite hobbies as well!There are some funny parts to this book, some real life raw emotion, a little romance, and a great love story. There was nothing that really stood out to make me say wow, what an amazing read...but I enjoyed it none the less! Plus, it was great that it was on the shorter side. Most books I read are well over 300 pages.
I loved that Dane had a blog that he tried to tie in to his business. It was very relate-able and cool to see in a book since blogging is one of my favorite hobbies as well!There are some funny parts to this book, some real life raw emotion, a little romance, and a great love story. There was nothing that really stood out to make me say wow, what an amazing read...but I enjoyed it none the less! Plus, it was great that it was on the shorter side. Most books I read are well over 300 pages.
August 11, 2015
This was a sweet story of a childhood friendship/crush that turns into love in adulthood. Harlow and Dane are very easy to like.
Harlow is back in her childhood town after leaving her cheating ex at the alter. She is still in her wedding dress, which makes for some added humor. She has a chance meeting with Dane and it starts to bring back all of the old memories of her childhood and how she felt about him.
Dane doesn't do long term relationships. He is a love them and leave them type of guy. He has a fear of never living up to expectations and therefore won't commit to anyone. Harlow makes him start to think things could be different, if he can just get past the fear of disappointing everyone.
This story is short, but still gives the reader a good idea of who these characters are. There were some very romantic and tender moments. Things progressed very quickly, but all around this was a quick enjoyable read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Harlow is back in her childhood town after leaving her cheating ex at the alter. She is still in her wedding dress, which makes for some added humor. She has a chance meeting with Dane and it starts to bring back all of the old memories of her childhood and how she felt about him.
Dane doesn't do long term relationships. He is a love them and leave them type of guy. He has a fear of never living up to expectations and therefore won't commit to anyone. Harlow makes him start to think things could be different, if he can just get past the fear of disappointing everyone.
This story is short, but still gives the reader a good idea of who these characters are. There were some very romantic and tender moments. Things progressed very quickly, but all around this was a quick enjoyable read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 19, 2016
Very good Love Dane and Harlow!
I love the fact that this was not just a sappy sweet story. It felt like a real story. Harlow was strong and independent just looking out for herself.
Harlow has been through a lot . She just ran out in her cheating groom. She is at her lowest crying and screaming trying to yank her wedding dress off while inside of her car. Oh and who knocks on the door asking if she needs help, but the handsome Dane from her childhood. How embarrassing!
What away to start a book! There were so many crazy moments like this and a lot of you go woman moments too. Just check out this great story.
I love the fact that this was not just a sappy sweet story. It felt like a real story. Harlow was strong and independent just looking out for herself.
Harlow has been through a lot . She just ran out in her cheating groom. She is at her lowest crying and screaming trying to yank her wedding dress off while inside of her car. Oh and who knocks on the door asking if she needs help, but the handsome Dane from her childhood. How embarrassing!
What away to start a book! There were so many crazy moments like this and a lot of you go woman moments too. Just check out this great story.
May 14, 2015
Harlow runs out of her wedding after finding out that her jerk for a fiancé was sleeping with her boss. She runs to her safe place, her childhood home, Blue Lake, where she runs into her childhood crush.
Dane is a big adventure seeking guy, always looking for the next big adventure. Once he sees that Harlow, his sister's childhood best friend, is no longer a child but a beautiful woman things start to change in his life.
Pleasantly, quick read. This is the first book I have read in this series and it definitely has me interested in the rest of the girls in the "Club".
Dane is a big adventure seeking guy, always looking for the next big adventure. Once he sees that Harlow, his sister's childhood best friend, is no longer a child but a beautiful woman things start to change in his life.
Pleasantly, quick read. This is the first book I have read in this series and it definitely has me interested in the rest of the girls in the "Club".
July 21, 2015
Some great things about the book that I loved. I thought Dane was quite a guy - commitment issues and all. I love that he flubs up important speeches. I loved Harlow's names for her ex. We never actually hear his real name, which cracks me up.
There are several explicit sex scenes in this book. I could have definitely done without those. I guess you expect them in a romance book, but I didn't need it. This was the first book by this author I've read, and I'll probably have to skip any others just because of the sexual content.
There are several explicit sex scenes in this book. I could have definitely done without those. I guess you expect them in a romance book, but I didn't need it. This was the first book by this author I've read, and I'll probably have to skip any others just because of the sexual content.
July 19, 2015
Besides the romantic story, one of my favorite things was all the nicknames Harlow used for her Ex. Made me laugh!
Dane is a love them and leave them kind of guy. He's known since his mom walked out on them that he'd never marry and have a family. Because his mom told him so.
When Harlow returns to Blue Lake, it's Dane who rescues her from disaster with her wedding dress and they start spending time together. Day by day they both start feeling the need to be with each other. It is fun to catch up with what is going on with the other Blue Lake couples.
The story did have sexual situations.
Dane is a love them and leave them kind of guy. He's known since his mom walked out on them that he'd never marry and have a family. Because his mom told him so.
When Harlow returns to Blue Lake, it's Dane who rescues her from disaster with her wedding dress and they start spending time together. Day by day they both start feeling the need to be with each other. It is fun to catch up with what is going on with the other Blue Lake couples.
The story did have sexual situations.
December 7, 2015
My Kind of Love started off so strong and wonderful and I couldn't put it down. But it peaked too early, and went downhill so fast.
Harlow started out as a sweet and funny character. But she didn't grow and I was pretty annoyed with her in the end. Same with Dane. Also, I found the story to have too much undramatic drama. It was like an emotional roller coaster that didn't actually have any ups and downs.
In the end, it did not make me want to read any more in the series.
Harlow started out as a sweet and funny character. But she didn't grow and I was pretty annoyed with her in the end. Same with Dane. Also, I found the story to have too much undramatic drama. It was like an emotional roller coaster that didn't actually have any ups and downs.
In the end, it did not make me want to read any more in the series.
May 31, 2015
Sweet and short
This was an easy read no real angst that would make you cringe. The romance was sweet with a little steam. The book was on the shorter side but believable which is my minus one star. Would I read it again possibly ,but nothing really stood out to make me go wow. That was a factor in my minus star too. Overall it was a good read.
This was an easy read no real angst that would make you cringe. The romance was sweet with a little steam. The book was on the shorter side but believable which is my minus one star. Would I read it again possibly ,but nothing really stood out to make me go wow. That was a factor in my minus star too. Overall it was a good read.
July 19, 2015
Heart Warming
This is a perfect woman's book club read! It makes your heart melt and speed up at the same time. Dane is the kind of man that makes you fall in love without ever even realizing it. Your heart goes out to Harlow and you feel so protective of her. It's a great summer read that every hopeless romantic should get their hands on.
This is a perfect woman's book club read! It makes your heart melt and speed up at the same time. Dane is the kind of man that makes you fall in love without ever even realizing it. Your heart goes out to Harlow and you feel so protective of her. It's a great summer read that every hopeless romantic should get their hands on.
July 21, 2015
Kristin Miller's book, My Kind of Love is a fairly short read, perfect for those with limited time for reading. Harlow and Dane's story is a well written story with lovable characters, drama, humor and sizzle. I'd be happy to read more from this author in the future. My Kind of Love is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
July 29, 2015
Very good
This is the first book I've read by Kristin Miller. It was a free book and I almost didn't read it because I have so many books "to be read" on my kindle. I'm glad I decided to give it a try and will now look for more books by Kristin. I enjoy a book that makes me laugh out loud at times and of course I have to have a HEA.
This is the first book I've read by Kristin Miller. It was a free book and I almost didn't read it because I have so many books "to be read" on my kindle. I'm glad I decided to give it a try and will now look for more books by Kristin. I enjoy a book that makes me laugh out loud at times and of course I have to have a HEA.
November 18, 2015
Fell Again
I fell for this again - even knowing it was going to be a bit cheesy with a girl who just ran away from her wedding and the first hot guy she meets is her 'new' soulmate. Yep, I fell for it, and it was pretty good. Besides the cheese factor, the end seems rushed; however, Kristin Miller knows what her men should say to make women swoon. And I swooned.
I fell for this again - even knowing it was going to be a bit cheesy with a girl who just ran away from her wedding and the first hot guy she meets is her 'new' soulmate. Yep, I fell for it, and it was pretty good. Besides the cheese factor, the end seems rushed; however, Kristin Miller knows what her men should say to make women swoon. And I swooned.
May 6, 2015
I found this book for free on my Kindle, and it was a great read! I finished it in one day. I love the way that the author can take a serious situation and still add bits of humor to it. Great read- I will be buying more of her books!
July 22, 2015
Such a wonderful, sweet book. Just enough conflict, just enough romance, just enough reality. I love a book that has more or less of any of those things but this book was just what I needed right now.
August 6, 2015
Must Read!
This book was so sweet and romantic. I loved how real the characters felt and how easy it was to get caught up in their emotions. I highly recommend this book for the romance lovers.
This book was so sweet and romantic. I loved how real the characters felt and how easy it was to get caught up in their emotions. I highly recommend this book for the romance lovers.
August 25, 2015
I'm probably going to be a bit hard but this was just so formulaic and the dialogue was predictable. Girl and guy have history, lose each other only to find each other later but "internal issues " keep cropping up. Lust triumphs before love.
February 24, 2015
Definitely my favorite of the series
I'm so glad bad boy Dane has his chance at redemption. This is a great book about an unlikely hero that proves still waters run deep.
I'm so glad bad boy Dane has his chance at redemption. This is a great book about an unlikely hero that proves still waters run deep.
April 26, 2015
So good!
I really like this author. Her stories are very sweet and romantic. I have read two so far, and want to read the rest in the series!
I really like this author. Her stories are very sweet and romantic. I have read two so far, and want to read the rest in the series!
January 10, 2016
Is a great book to read forever and ever since the heart of a great book to read
July 17, 2015
2.5 stars
Nothing special in this novel......usual runaway bride, guy from hometown who never wants to settle down....abandonment issues from mother leaving.
Very ordinary and done to death.
Nothing special in this novel......usual runaway bride, guy from hometown who never wants to settle down....abandonment issues from mother leaving.
Very ordinary and done to death.
July 18, 2015
Short but very sweet read. Really enjoyed it!
July 19, 2015
Great!
The problem with Kristen Miller's books is that they end way too soon. A small town and lovely characters invite to readers to visit again and again.
The problem with Kristen Miller's books is that they end way too soon. A small town and lovely characters invite to readers to visit again and again.
July 19, 2015
Short but sweet read :)
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