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Sons of San Clemente #2
Wrecked
Hollis Remington is slinking home to San Clemente, California. Needing to hide out at her grandmother’s beach cottage to lick the wounds from her latest professional failure, she’s stunned to find her ex lover and professional surf god, Kadan Carson, lounging in the only bed. Naked. Hollis can’t afford a hotel, and no way will she let her family or friends know she’s broke, but Kadan’s refusing to leave. He does, however, agree to share…
Professional surfer Kadan Carson is recuperating after his third ankle and foot surgery, and while it’s highly possible his professional career may be over on the brink of his most lucrative corporate sponsorship deal, he’s determined to fight the inevitable effects of age, gravity, and injury on his body in private. No fans. No nurses. No distractions. Until Hollis shows up, who has always been one hell of a distraction. Six years after she walked out for the last time accusing him of infidelity, she’s still the one woman he hasn’t been able to exorcise from his heart, head or body. And he doesn’t really want to.
There’s no way Hollis can forgive, but she also can’t forget. Kadan was and is her first and only love. Can she help him to heal without losing her heart again?
Professional surfer Kadan Carson is recuperating after his third ankle and foot surgery, and while it’s highly possible his professional career may be over on the brink of his most lucrative corporate sponsorship deal, he’s determined to fight the inevitable effects of age, gravity, and injury on his body in private. No fans. No nurses. No distractions. Until Hollis shows up, who has always been one hell of a distraction. Six years after she walked out for the last time accusing him of infidelity, she’s still the one woman he hasn’t been able to exorcise from his heart, head or body. And he doesn’t really want to.
There’s no way Hollis can forgive, but she also can’t forget. Kadan was and is her first and only love. Can she help him to heal without losing her heart again?
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Sinclair Jayne
45 books130 followersSinclair has loved reading romance novels since she discovered Barbara Cartland historical romances when she was in sixth grade. By seventh grade, she was haunting the library shelves looking to fall in love over and over again with the heroes born from the imaginations of her favorite authors. After teaching writing classes and workshops to adults and teens for many years in Seattle and Portland, she returned to her first love of reading romances and became an editor for Tule Publishing last year. Sinclair lives in Oregon’s wine country where she and her family own a small vineyard of Pinot Noir and where she dreams of being able to write at a desk like Jane Austen instead of in parking lots waiting for her kids to finish one of their 12,000 extracurricular activities.
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October 17, 2015
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It's October, which means the men in my house have zero interest in interacting with me except to bark requests for soda refills, another cookie, and the mandatory "good luck pizza" we've been forced to eat during every Cubs' game. Rather than wallow in my neglect, I have opted to read some *cough* scientific journals *cough* . . .
Unfortunately this one wasn't a winner. When I read the synopsis that Wrecked would be the story of a sexy surfer I was 100% in the game . . .
Seriously Mitchell?!?!?!? I've changed my mind. You're no longer allowed to help gif hunt. Now where was I? Oh yeah, sexy surfer . . .
who is all broke down and busted after a serious wipeout is hiding out at his ex-girlfriend's Grandma's beach house when said ex-girlfriend ends up at the same location in order to hide out as well. I knew it would only be a matter of time before she had to tame that trouser snake . . .
What I didn't expect was these pushing 30-year olds to be the angstiest mahfahs on the West coast. Hollis was all . . .
and Kadan was all . . .
which left me all . . .
The sexytimes were fairly sexy, but there was so little story to help move things along. And what there was pissed me off. Hollis was a freakin' Stage 5 Clinger and dude should have stayed faaaaaaaar far away. Even at the end of the story it seemed pretty clear their pattern would probably continue for eternity . . .
Ugggggh. Many apologies to Clayton Kershaw for the porny reads not working to clinch Game 5 for his team . . . .
Apparently my dirty book reading habits only work to ensure Chicago victories *shrug*.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley!
It's October, which means the men in my house have zero interest in interacting with me except to bark requests for soda refills, another cookie, and the mandatory "good luck pizza" we've been forced to eat during every Cubs' game. Rather than wallow in my neglect, I have opted to read some *cough* scientific journals *cough* . . .
Unfortunately this one wasn't a winner. When I read the synopsis that Wrecked would be the story of a sexy surfer I was 100% in the game . . .
Seriously Mitchell?!?!?!? I've changed my mind. You're no longer allowed to help gif hunt. Now where was I? Oh yeah, sexy surfer . . .
who is all broke down and busted after a serious wipeout is hiding out at his ex-girlfriend's Grandma's beach house when said ex-girlfriend ends up at the same location in order to hide out as well. I knew it would only be a matter of time before she had to tame that trouser snake . . .
What I didn't expect was these pushing 30-year olds to be the angstiest mahfahs on the West coast. Hollis was all . . .
and Kadan was all . . .
which left me all . . .
The sexytimes were fairly sexy, but there was so little story to help move things along. And what there was pissed me off. Hollis was a freakin' Stage 5 Clinger and dude should have stayed faaaaaaaar far away. Even at the end of the story it seemed pretty clear their pattern would probably continue for eternity . . .
Ugggggh. Many apologies to Clayton Kershaw for the porny reads not working to clinch Game 5 for his team . . . .
Apparently my dirty book reading habits only work to ensure Chicago victories *shrug*.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley!
October 3, 2015
2.5 stars!
It's kinda hard to root for a couple when you don't understand why they were even in a relationship in the first place, and you can't see what exactly attracted them to each other. Kaden and Hollis are like that to me. From their head-scratching names to their supposed "love" for each other, this book just didn't do it for me.
I like the premise. Hollis is running back to San Clemente to her grandmother's guest house after a disastrous business venture fell through. She was surprised to find her ex Kaden there. Kaden is a superstar in the surfing world but after a career ending injury, he's hiding out in the same guest house Hollis is in. These two have a tumultuous relationship together. They were together but then broke up because Hollis believed Kaden cheated on her numerous times. Spoiler alert: He didn't. So Hollis came out looking like an unreasonable, suspicious shrew in the story while Kaden is the wrongly accused one, which is true but in the end, I never fully believed in their reunion.
I just couldn't connect with Hollis or Kaden. I... I just feel nothing. The writing was good and the sexy times are just okay but frankly, I didn't feel invested in the characters. Once that happens, it's pretty much downhill from there.
It's kinda hard to root for a couple when you don't understand why they were even in a relationship in the first place, and you can't see what exactly attracted them to each other. Kaden and Hollis are like that to me. From their head-scratching names to their supposed "love" for each other, this book just didn't do it for me.
I like the premise. Hollis is running back to San Clemente to her grandmother's guest house after a disastrous business venture fell through. She was surprised to find her ex Kaden there. Kaden is a superstar in the surfing world but after a career ending injury, he's hiding out in the same guest house Hollis is in. These two have a tumultuous relationship together. They were together but then broke up because Hollis believed Kaden cheated on her numerous times. Spoiler alert: He didn't. So Hollis came out looking like an unreasonable, suspicious shrew in the story while Kaden is the wrongly accused one, which is true but in the end, I never fully believed in their reunion.
I just couldn't connect with Hollis or Kaden. I... I just feel nothing. The writing was good and the sexy times are just okay but frankly, I didn't feel invested in the characters. Once that happens, it's pretty much downhill from there.
October 9, 2015
Sweet book but a bit blunt at least at first. Nicely written and thank God bereft of over zealous characteristics and overly dramatic situations. Candid, respectful and with chemistry. It was a nice read after all.
Wrecked? I would try Lost as a title because both characters are lost and lonely but they end up overcoming their issues and move on to better things. Maybe they are a little bend but i wouldn't say wrecked.
I have to say that i'm particularly fond of the main character, Kadan because he is a straight-forward and genuine person, even though he is somewhat strung out at the beginning and my first impression of him wasn't the best. He ends up showing us his wholesome, and truthful personality quickly enough, along with his six-pack -correction, eight-pack- of course.
Hollis on the other hand is a cute heroine but i don't think i have more things to say for her. She is smart, intellectual and can't keep her hands off her first and only love no matter how hard she tries. But her insecurities and new financial instability are a considerable hindrance to the development of their newfound, stable relationship.
At least in her mind.
I liked the story and the idea behind it and i had a good time reading it. After the 60% mark i enjoyed it even more. Great overall, i recommend it for an easy and fulfilling read..
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- 4th(?) time's a charm!
- Almost at the end we learn more of Hollis. She is an introvert with many peculiar traits. She was adorable, i liked her so much because of "bubble."
- Which by the way was a very accurate comment by Kaden. And very romantic too.
- I liked how healthy she tried to keep him.
- I would like to meet her grandma, she sounds nice and thoughtful.
- He framed her art-work.. awwww! he is so romantic..
- Lane is great. I hope he'll find his happy ending, too.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
Wrecked? I would try Lost as a title because both characters are lost and lonely but they end up overcoming their issues and move on to better things. Maybe they are a little bend but i wouldn't say wrecked.
I have to say that i'm particularly fond of the main character, Kadan because he is a straight-forward and genuine person, even though he is somewhat strung out at the beginning and my first impression of him wasn't the best. He ends up showing us his wholesome, and truthful personality quickly enough, along with his six-pack -correction, eight-pack- of course.
Hollis on the other hand is a cute heroine but i don't think i have more things to say for her. She is smart, intellectual and can't keep her hands off her first and only love no matter how hard she tries. But her insecurities and new financial instability are a considerable hindrance to the development of their newfound, stable relationship.
At least in her mind.
I liked the story and the idea behind it and i had a good time reading it. After the 60% mark i enjoyed it even more. Great overall, i recommend it for an easy and fulfilling read..
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- 4th(?) time's a charm!
- Almost at the end we learn more of Hollis. She is an introvert with many peculiar traits. She was adorable, i liked her so much because of "bubble."
- Which by the way was a very accurate comment by Kaden. And very romantic too.
- I liked how healthy she tried to keep him.
- I would like to meet her grandma, she sounds nice and thoughtful.
- He framed her art-work.. awwww! he is so romantic..
- Lane is great. I hope he'll find his happy ending, too.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
October 13, 2015
DNF-second book in this series
I understand this is Sinclair Jayne's debut novel and I'm all for supporting new upcoming authors but I didn't like the writing style and I couldn't feel any connection with the characters and between them. Also there where some many gaps in the story it was hard and tiring to keep up...to tiring for me...
*ARC generously provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
I understand this is Sinclair Jayne's debut novel and I'm all for supporting new upcoming authors but I didn't like the writing style and I couldn't feel any connection with the characters and between them. Also there where some many gaps in the story it was hard and tiring to keep up...to tiring for me...
*ARC generously provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
October 6, 2015
***I received a complimentary ARC of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley.com, in exchange for honest feedback.***
This was a short and sweet story about a famous surfer, trying to recover from a career-threatening injury in private, and his on-again, off-again love interest, who is running from her failed career. Hollis and Kadan both end up at the beach house of Hollis' grandmother, each thinking that they would have complete solitude to come to terms with their situations. Fortunately, fate had far more in store for these two.
Hollis has loved Kadan since she was a child. She followed him around, inserting herself into his life and tempting him, until the day she was finally grown. The two had a passionate relationship, but eventually, the trappings of fame that came with Kadan's rising stardom in the surf world chased Hollis away. Her own insecurities left her distrustful and suspicious of Kadan's every move. The never ending stream of fangirls and partygoers proved to be too much for the introverted Hollis to live with.
It's been six years since the last time Hollis walked out on Kadan, when the two find themselves holed up at her grandmother's beach house. The electricity between the two is still there, but so are a lot of hurt feelings and baggage. Hollis is still convinced that Kadan was unfaithful to her all those years. Kadan is just tired of trying to defend himself.
As time passes, these two are forced to deal with their past ghosts. No matter how much they try to resist the pull, they can't overcome it. With a few bumps along the way, these two eventually get their issues sorted and live out their HEA.
Overall, it was a nice, quick read. It wasn't anything that will probably stick with me for long, but I liked it. While Hollis was a little emotionally needy for my tastes, she wasn't a terrible character. The sex scenes were hot, albeit over-done at times. It was a good, sweet story to pass some time.
This was a short and sweet story about a famous surfer, trying to recover from a career-threatening injury in private, and his on-again, off-again love interest, who is running from her failed career. Hollis and Kadan both end up at the beach house of Hollis' grandmother, each thinking that they would have complete solitude to come to terms with their situations. Fortunately, fate had far more in store for these two.
Hollis has loved Kadan since she was a child. She followed him around, inserting herself into his life and tempting him, until the day she was finally grown. The two had a passionate relationship, but eventually, the trappings of fame that came with Kadan's rising stardom in the surf world chased Hollis away. Her own insecurities left her distrustful and suspicious of Kadan's every move. The never ending stream of fangirls and partygoers proved to be too much for the introverted Hollis to live with.
It's been six years since the last time Hollis walked out on Kadan, when the two find themselves holed up at her grandmother's beach house. The electricity between the two is still there, but so are a lot of hurt feelings and baggage. Hollis is still convinced that Kadan was unfaithful to her all those years. Kadan is just tired of trying to defend himself.
As time passes, these two are forced to deal with their past ghosts. No matter how much they try to resist the pull, they can't overcome it. With a few bumps along the way, these two eventually get their issues sorted and live out their HEA.
Overall, it was a nice, quick read. It wasn't anything that will probably stick with me for long, but I liked it. While Hollis was a little emotionally needy for my tastes, she wasn't a terrible character. The sex scenes were hot, albeit over-done at times. It was a good, sweet story to pass some time.
November 19, 2025
Wrecked is the condition Hollis calls her life. In an attempt to rebuild on the shaking foundation Hollis finds hershelf left with, she flees to her grandmother's beach cottage...only to find Kadan...the man she loved and left six years earlier.
Kadan is a surfing pro with an injury that might just ruin any chance to further his career. Licking his wounds, he secrets himself away in “Grandmother's” beach house...hoping to heal out of the spotlight of prying eyes.
Insecurity and separation destroyed the relationship between Kadan and Hollis. Now that Kadan has the chance, he isn't going to let Hollis go again.
This is a story of a second chance at love. Emotionally scarred and hurt by past circumstances, we are given a front row seat to our main characters struggling to reunite.
The story is fast paced and something about their reconnecting is lost in this dash to reconciliation. But overall, I found Wrecked to be a great contemporary sport romance.
I received this copy of Wrecked from Tule Publishing - Holiday Books in exchange for a honest review.
Kadan is a surfing pro with an injury that might just ruin any chance to further his career. Licking his wounds, he secrets himself away in “Grandmother's” beach house...hoping to heal out of the spotlight of prying eyes.
Insecurity and separation destroyed the relationship between Kadan and Hollis. Now that Kadan has the chance, he isn't going to let Hollis go again.
This is a story of a second chance at love. Emotionally scarred and hurt by past circumstances, we are given a front row seat to our main characters struggling to reunite.
The story is fast paced and something about their reconnecting is lost in this dash to reconciliation. But overall, I found Wrecked to be a great contemporary sport romance.
I received this copy of Wrecked from Tule Publishing - Holiday Books in exchange for a honest review.
February 22, 2016
This novella is a well written second, third, fourth chance romance! Whilst from very different backgrounds, they were friends as children, with Kaden Carson being somewhat hero worshiped by both Hollis and her twin brother. Whilst the couple were very attracted to each other, as a successful, talented, competitive surfer, Kaden was very popular and a great contrast to the shy, introverted Hollis Remington which caused them to break up as a couple - repeatedly. They haven’t seen each other for years but Kadan is recuperating from surgery in her grandmother’s beach side cottage which is where she’s run to in an effort to think what she wants to do with her life as bankruptcy looms.
The attraction between the two is still rampant but both are at turning points in their lives. Both are hiding out, taking time to lick their own wounds, not expecting to encounter each other. However, maybe this is the opportunity they both need to face up to what split them in the past, to actually communicate with each other and to give their mutual love a chance to grow and flourish, helping them find a future together - but only after a lot of angst and turmoil!
This is a relatively short novel with great characters, plenty of history between them and emotions just waiting to be explored further. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading second chance romances with characters who are in need of time and seclusion to come to terms with events in their lives.
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
The attraction between the two is still rampant but both are at turning points in their lives. Both are hiding out, taking time to lick their own wounds, not expecting to encounter each other. However, maybe this is the opportunity they both need to face up to what split them in the past, to actually communicate with each other and to give their mutual love a chance to grow and flourish, helping them find a future together - but only after a lot of angst and turmoil!
This is a relatively short novel with great characters, plenty of history between them and emotions just waiting to be explored further. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading second chance romances with characters who are in need of time and seclusion to come to terms with events in their lives.
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.
October 20, 2015
3 stars
*An ARC was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
The story was really promising but it didn't deliver. During this book, we actually follow Kadan and Hollis for few days. In these few days, their relationship is analyzed and discussed. The issue that I had with this book was that it felt slow and uneventful. The first chapters were excited to read as there was lots of tension among the two characters and lots of history.
Unfortunately after a point I got really tired with the self-doubting and constant questioning of Hollis. It felt like I was reading the same thoughts again and again and again. I don't want to give away anything, so I won't give any more details about the plot.
Even the end of the story wasn't satisfied to me. It didn't feel like a huge change happened. On the good side, there was an epilogue that was quite nice and sweet.
*An ARC was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
The story was really promising but it didn't deliver. During this book, we actually follow Kadan and Hollis for few days. In these few days, their relationship is analyzed and discussed. The issue that I had with this book was that it felt slow and uneventful. The first chapters were excited to read as there was lots of tension among the two characters and lots of history.
Unfortunately after a point I got really tired with the self-doubting and constant questioning of Hollis. It felt like I was reading the same thoughts again and again and again. I don't want to give away anything, so I won't give any more details about the plot.
Even the end of the story wasn't satisfied to me. It didn't feel like a huge change happened. On the good side, there was an epilogue that was quite nice and sweet.
September 23, 2015
Wrecked lost an entire star from me for feeling really freaking rushed. The concept was great. The characters were also pretty decent but I could feel the rush to the finish line and I did not like that very much. Having said all of that, I did enjoy the read. I give the story a very surfer rad 4 stars.
Essentially the story is boy and girl fell in love young, before high school ended. Boy became wicked famous for surfing and traveled the world while girl went to college and medical school causing massive strains on their relationships since they rarely had time together and girl assumed boy cheated on her multiple times with girls who threw themselves at him. Girl and boy go back and forth being together and broken up until she finally just leaves for six years.
The story picks up with Hollis walking into her grandmother's beach cottage to find Kadan asleep in the bed. Kadan is recovering from ankle surgeries from a surfing incident. The flair of awareness and aching hearts is almost instant. They didn't break up because they didn't love one another, no, it was because Hollis couldn't handle the separation and was very insecure in their relationship.
Kadan and Hollis wind up spending time together because she helps him while he's recuperating and she needs to hide from her life falling apart. Kadan is still holding on to his love for Hollis and Hollis with both hands. He does everything in his power to pull her back to him, for him to have a future with her, and it is pretty damn beautiful to see he is willing to hold on with everything he has. Hollis is tormented by lots of things in her life and fights off Kadan until he wins her over and she opens up completely. The two work through their issues to give them their happily ever after.
Essentially the story is boy and girl fell in love young, before high school ended. Boy became wicked famous for surfing and traveled the world while girl went to college and medical school causing massive strains on their relationships since they rarely had time together and girl assumed boy cheated on her multiple times with girls who threw themselves at him. Girl and boy go back and forth being together and broken up until she finally just leaves for six years.
The story picks up with Hollis walking into her grandmother's beach cottage to find Kadan asleep in the bed. Kadan is recovering from ankle surgeries from a surfing incident. The flair of awareness and aching hearts is almost instant. They didn't break up because they didn't love one another, no, it was because Hollis couldn't handle the separation and was very insecure in their relationship.
Kadan and Hollis wind up spending time together because she helps him while he's recuperating and she needs to hide from her life falling apart. Kadan is still holding on to his love for Hollis and Hollis with both hands. He does everything in his power to pull her back to him, for him to have a future with her, and it is pretty damn beautiful to see he is willing to hold on with everything he has. Hollis is tormented by lots of things in her life and fights off Kadan until he wins her over and she opens up completely. The two work through their issues to give them their happily ever after.
October 28, 2015
" Wrecked" , so appropriate for these two characters because each is wrecked in their own way.
Hollis Remington has returned home after six years, just longing for some alone time, some time to figure out her next move, she needs it. Her business failed , all that education before hand and she still failed; hopeful that some time at her grandmother's beach house will help her recoup. The last person Hollos expects to run into. Is her ex - boyfriend Kadan, naked and in her bed; seeing him only opens the floodgates to the memories, the good and the bad, all those surf bunnies and his infidelity , Barkley ciontaining her anger she grabs at a pillow from under him , only to realize the pain that one movement cost him, Kadan is injured, the top of his game world renowned surfer is injured and recouping. At her grandmothers beach house. That alone causes questions to arise why their when he has his own home , what Hollis really wants is him gone and time alone. She can wish for that all she wants , but Kadan needs help and she is after all a physical therapist .
Kadan can tell that Hollis s keeping secrets ,nth at she is yet again running, just like she has done from him three times before , but Kadan has reached his limit he is determined not to let Hollis run from him again. No more running, time to face facts, he never cheated on her and no more letting her run from her problems .
These two are great together. And I loved the story line, both have issues some pretty deep rooted but each ones determination to help the other anchors and pulls them through! A spot on book synopsis for this story giving you a Great short read with a delightful Hea!
Arc graciously provided by Tule publishing for an honest review.
Hollis Remington has returned home after six years, just longing for some alone time, some time to figure out her next move, she needs it. Her business failed , all that education before hand and she still failed; hopeful that some time at her grandmother's beach house will help her recoup. The last person Hollos expects to run into. Is her ex - boyfriend Kadan, naked and in her bed; seeing him only opens the floodgates to the memories, the good and the bad, all those surf bunnies and his infidelity , Barkley ciontaining her anger she grabs at a pillow from under him , only to realize the pain that one movement cost him, Kadan is injured, the top of his game world renowned surfer is injured and recouping. At her grandmothers beach house. That alone causes questions to arise why their when he has his own home , what Hollis really wants is him gone and time alone. She can wish for that all she wants , but Kadan needs help and she is after all a physical therapist .
Kadan can tell that Hollis s keeping secrets ,nth at she is yet again running, just like she has done from him three times before , but Kadan has reached his limit he is determined not to let Hollis run from him again. No more running, time to face facts, he never cheated on her and no more letting her run from her problems .
These two are great together. And I loved the story line, both have issues some pretty deep rooted but each ones determination to help the other anchors and pulls them through! A spot on book synopsis for this story giving you a Great short read with a delightful Hea!
Arc graciously provided by Tule publishing for an honest review.
December 9, 2015
An unexpectedly naughty but nice story about first love. Most of them occurring when one is young and immature, still learning about and expanding their definition of love. Hollis and Kadan were together most of their lives as friend and when they did get involved, it was at a time when neither of them knew how to handle a relationship. All they understood was the passion they had for each other. Kadan and up and coming surfer was always surrounded by fans and friends alike. Hollis, an introvert and one who bore the burdens of death and a broken family felt abandoned. After being together off and on for a while they finally go their separate ways.
Many years later, they stumble upon each other on San Clemente beach, in a place where each was seeking refuge from the world. Kadan nursing a life changing injury and Hollis, trying to recuperate from professional burn out and bankruptcy. Maybe this time, if they gave each other the chance to understand what they missed the first time round, they may just find salvation and a future together.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
Many years later, they stumble upon each other on San Clemente beach, in a place where each was seeking refuge from the world. Kadan nursing a life changing injury and Hollis, trying to recuperate from professional burn out and bankruptcy. Maybe this time, if they gave each other the chance to understand what they missed the first time round, they may just find salvation and a future together.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
November 14, 2015
2 'Not that Wrecked' Stars
The book started out great. I was getting really excited and then it just didn't deliver.
If I had to describe this book in five words, those would be:
Uneventful
Annoying
Repetitive
Rushed
Good Epilogue (yes, I know it's two words, but it was also the reason for the extra star in the rating, so it deserves two words)
However, this is just my opinion, so you should give it a try and see for yourself.
*ARC received by the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
The book started out great. I was getting really excited and then it just didn't deliver.
If I had to describe this book in five words, those would be:
Uneventful
Annoying
Repetitive
Rushed
Good Epilogue (yes, I know it's two words, but it was also the reason for the extra star in the rating, so it deserves two words)
However, this is just my opinion, so you should give it a try and see for yourself.
*ARC received by the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
October 1, 2015
Awesome read! Really enjoyed this author's writing style and the characters were great. Hollis and Kadan have had a wild, steamy relationship that has been on again off again for years. After Kadan, a professional surfer, wrecks his leg and has to take a good look at his life and future, he thinks the off again part has to change. Getting Hollis to really look at the problem and get over her trust issues may not be easy but in the end well worth it. This is one I definitely recommend.
December 31, 2015
First reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
Hollis and Kadan’s lives had been wrapped together since they, or really she, had been a kid. Her crush started at age 12 and try though she did she never outgrew it or her love for Kaden… or her mistrust.
Now she’s back at her grandmother’s beach house hoping to start all over again on her life plan. Again. She’s never fit in any of the careers she’d worked so hard at – maybe because she’d never done them for herself but by trying to live out her twin brother’s life.. if he hadn’t drown trying to follow in Kaden’s footsteps. What she never expected to find was Kadan. At the beach house, injured and fully expecting to stay right where he was. As if she’d never run out on them before… and she was determined that this time he would go, not her.
Wrecked is a lovely, introspective look at how two people, in love, can see each other and their shared lives so very differently. Hollis had let her insecurities take her on the run from her relationship with Kadan so many times. Kaden had loved her and believed with everything in him that she’d return… some day. Right up until he’d just about given up for some day to ever arrive.
Two people who knew each other so well and so little. Physically they are a perfect match,neither denies the sexual attraction or the emotional one either. It’s getting past what Hollis believes are lies and deception and getting her to see Kaden and their lives together clearly with honesty and insight that will finally repair the breach between them. But Hollis is nothing if not stubborn. And the truth as she sees it is instilled in her so deeply that Kadan will have to have patience, love and determination to find the way to let her see what was her truth really wasn’t the truth at all.
I enjoyed Wrecked very much. In fact, I have a friend who is so very much like Hollis, it’s like reading her own story. Yes, there are people who believe so little in themselves and paint the world from a paintbox of their own making that getting them to see the actual truth is a giant undertaking. So, I understood Hollis – wanted to shake her a lot, but I “got” her.
I would recommend this romance for anyone who enjoys a deeply sketched personality in their heroine, who enjoys a love story that is meant to be no matter how long it took to get to the happy ending.
*I received an e-ARC of Wrecked from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
Hollis and Kadan’s lives had been wrapped together since they, or really she, had been a kid. Her crush started at age 12 and try though she did she never outgrew it or her love for Kaden… or her mistrust.
Now she’s back at her grandmother’s beach house hoping to start all over again on her life plan. Again. She’s never fit in any of the careers she’d worked so hard at – maybe because she’d never done them for herself but by trying to live out her twin brother’s life.. if he hadn’t drown trying to follow in Kaden’s footsteps. What she never expected to find was Kadan. At the beach house, injured and fully expecting to stay right where he was. As if she’d never run out on them before… and she was determined that this time he would go, not her.
Wrecked is a lovely, introspective look at how two people, in love, can see each other and their shared lives so very differently. Hollis had let her insecurities take her on the run from her relationship with Kadan so many times. Kaden had loved her and believed with everything in him that she’d return… some day. Right up until he’d just about given up for some day to ever arrive.
Two people who knew each other so well and so little. Physically they are a perfect match,neither denies the sexual attraction or the emotional one either. It’s getting past what Hollis believes are lies and deception and getting her to see Kaden and their lives together clearly with honesty and insight that will finally repair the breach between them. But Hollis is nothing if not stubborn. And the truth as she sees it is instilled in her so deeply that Kadan will have to have patience, love and determination to find the way to let her see what was her truth really wasn’t the truth at all.
I enjoyed Wrecked very much. In fact, I have a friend who is so very much like Hollis, it’s like reading her own story. Yes, there are people who believe so little in themselves and paint the world from a paintbox of their own making that getting them to see the actual truth is a giant undertaking. So, I understood Hollis – wanted to shake her a lot, but I “got” her.
I would recommend this romance for anyone who enjoys a deeply sketched personality in their heroine, who enjoys a love story that is meant to be no matter how long it took to get to the happy ending.
*I received an e-ARC of Wrecked from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
October 5, 2015
3.5 stars. Can there truly be a second chance for a pair of lovers struggling to cope with injury, life-changing circumstances and the crushing weight of insecurity? Especially when trust is shaky at best? That’s the premise of this book, and to be honest, even though I enjoyed it, I’m still not entirely convinced their relationship would last.
Not because of Kadan – no, I really liked him. Even wounded and falling apart, he’s a nice guy. Popular and good looking, of course, but the way he treats Hollis is so lovely. At the start he’s still angry at her, but he still manages to treat her decently – if a little cockily at times. He’s a nice guy, behind all the sex and swagger, and I really liked him.
Hollis, ah, Hollis was different. Despite having control of the POV for the majority of the book, I don’t feel I got to know her particularly well. Probably because she doesn’t know herself too well, or what she really wants. She’s too caught up in what other people think and what they’re doing, and how badly Kadan has betrayed her, that she rarely stops to pay attention to what’s right in front of her. Such as the person Kadan actually is and how he’s never lied to her. No, instead she prefers gossip, non-incriminating photos and her own imagination. It’s almost as though she’s afraid to be happy, so has to sabotage everything. And, my word, that gets tedious.
Yes, she has reasons for her insecurities and her issues, but to be honest I was left wondering what Kadan sees in her. She’s so negative and tightly controlled, whereas he’s completely the opposite. Opposites do indeed attract at times, but the way she continues to think the worst of him for so long was frustrating. Almost as annoying as her sudden switch the other way. I know this is only a short book, but she put up so much resistance for so long for to believe she could ever change her mind without a prolonged campaign of Kadan proving himself over and over – which he didn’t deserve to go through.
Yet, despite that, I did enjoy this read. It passed quickly, has a nice amount of heat and – as I’ve already said – Kadan is a hero worth reading. However, your mileage may vary depending on how much patience you have for an insecure heroine prone to placing blame where it doesn’t belong. Regardless of any of that, it definitely made me interested in knowing more about these bad surfing boys. I think I’ll be planning a return to San Clemente some time soon.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
Not because of Kadan – no, I really liked him. Even wounded and falling apart, he’s a nice guy. Popular and good looking, of course, but the way he treats Hollis is so lovely. At the start he’s still angry at her, but he still manages to treat her decently – if a little cockily at times. He’s a nice guy, behind all the sex and swagger, and I really liked him.
Hollis, ah, Hollis was different. Despite having control of the POV for the majority of the book, I don’t feel I got to know her particularly well. Probably because she doesn’t know herself too well, or what she really wants. She’s too caught up in what other people think and what they’re doing, and how badly Kadan has betrayed her, that she rarely stops to pay attention to what’s right in front of her. Such as the person Kadan actually is and how he’s never lied to her. No, instead she prefers gossip, non-incriminating photos and her own imagination. It’s almost as though she’s afraid to be happy, so has to sabotage everything. And, my word, that gets tedious.
Yes, she has reasons for her insecurities and her issues, but to be honest I was left wondering what Kadan sees in her. She’s so negative and tightly controlled, whereas he’s completely the opposite. Opposites do indeed attract at times, but the way she continues to think the worst of him for so long was frustrating. Almost as annoying as her sudden switch the other way. I know this is only a short book, but she put up so much resistance for so long for to believe she could ever change her mind without a prolonged campaign of Kadan proving himself over and over – which he didn’t deserve to go through.
Yet, despite that, I did enjoy this read. It passed quickly, has a nice amount of heat and – as I’ve already said – Kadan is a hero worth reading. However, your mileage may vary depending on how much patience you have for an insecure heroine prone to placing blame where it doesn’t belong. Regardless of any of that, it definitely made me interested in knowing more about these bad surfing boys. I think I’ll be planning a return to San Clemente some time soon.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
October 1, 2015
Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne
Hollis Remington is slinking home to San Clemente, California. Needing to hide out at her grandmother’s beach cottage to lick the wounds from her latest professional failure, she’s stunned to find her ex lover and professional surf god, Kadan Carson, lounging in the only bed. Naked. Hollis can’t afford a hotel, and no way will she let her family or friends know she’s broke, but Kadan’s refusing to leave. He does, however, agree to share…
Professional surfer Kadan Carson is recuperating after his third ankle and foot surgery, and while it’s highly possible his professional career may be over on the brink of his most lucrative corporate sponsorship deal, he’s determined to fight the inevitable effects of age, gravity, and injury on his body in private. No fans. No nurses. No distractions. Until Hollis shows up, who has always been one hell of a distraction. Six years after she walked out for the last time accusing him of infidelity, she’s still the one woman he hasn’t been able to exorcise from his heart, head or body. And he doesn’t really want to.
There’s no way Hollis can forgive, but she also can’t forget. Kadan was and is her first and only love. Can she help him to heal without losing her heart again?
how did Hollis and Kadan meet?
what job does Hollis do?
how many books in the Sons of San Clemente series?
do you like the cover for Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne?
why has Hollis come back to San Clemente, California?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
will Hollis and Kadan be more than friends?
what job does Kadan do?
Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne is a 3 stars book.
I got a free advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
Sons of San Clemente
Crushed by Katherine Garbera
Sons of San Clemente Book 1
Sons of San Clemente, Book 2
Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne
Hollis Remington is slinking home to San Clemente, California. Needing to hide out at her grandmother’s beach cottage to lick the wounds from her latest professional failure, she’s stunned to find her ex lover and professional surf god, Kadan Carson, lounging in the only bed. Naked. Hollis can’t afford a hotel, and no way will she let her family or friends know she’s broke, but Kadan’s refusing to leave. He does, however, agree to share…
Professional surfer Kadan Carson is recuperating after his third ankle and foot surgery, and while it’s highly possible his professional career may be over on the brink of his most lucrative corporate sponsorship deal, he’s determined to fight the inevitable effects of age, gravity, and injury on his body in private. No fans. No nurses. No distractions. Until Hollis shows up, who has always been one hell of a distraction. Six years after she walked out for the last time accusing him of infidelity, she’s still the one woman he hasn’t been able to exorcise from his heart, head or body. And he doesn’t really want to.
There’s no way Hollis can forgive, but she also can’t forget. Kadan was and is her first and only love. Can she help him to heal without losing her heart again?
how did Hollis and Kadan meet?
what job does Hollis do?
how many books in the Sons of San Clemente series?
do you like the cover for Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne?
why has Hollis come back to San Clemente, California?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
will Hollis and Kadan be more than friends?
what job does Kadan do?
Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne is a 3 stars book.
I got a free advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
Sons of San Clemente
Crushed by Katherine Garbera
Sons of San Clemente Book 1
Sons of San Clemente, Book 2
Wrecked by Sinclair Jayne
September 24, 2015
I received an ARC through NetGalley from Tule Publishing for an honest review. This is the 2nd book in the world of the Sons of San Clemente series. So far books 1 and 2 are loosely tied by being located in San Clemente, featuring surfing, and there's a mention of going to Preach's bar (he's in the 1st book). Book 1 appears to have a group of characters who Katherine Garbera is creating series for each one. I'm crossing my fingers that Sinclair Jayne does the same with the group of surfers introduced in this book.
I'm really impressed this is her first book as it's very well-written and engaging. I will say that until about the mid-point of the book, I was leaning more towards a 2 - it was ok. Then Hollis started putting down her defenses and their past was slowly revealed as they worked through (mostly her) insecurities. The book grew into so much more once the characters were established. The message for me was doing what you want to do to stay true to yourself. In Hollis's case, she was chasing the path her deceased twin might have taken by going into a medical-related field. Her parents didn't understand her introverted nature which was so opposite of her twin brother's outgoing persona.
It's hard for me not to compare books 1 and 2 (again, different authors) as I read them back to back. Book 1 is very different from Sinclair Jayne's story and darker from most of the Tule Publishing series I've read. Con/Mia's book was more explicit (language, sex and a darker mood). This one is slightly somber as Kadan and Holland work through their problems, but Kadan brings a lighthearted touch to the story with his laid-back and comfortable personality. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to future books.
I'm really impressed this is her first book as it's very well-written and engaging. I will say that until about the mid-point of the book, I was leaning more towards a 2 - it was ok. Then Hollis started putting down her defenses and their past was slowly revealed as they worked through (mostly her) insecurities. The book grew into so much more once the characters were established. The message for me was doing what you want to do to stay true to yourself. In Hollis's case, she was chasing the path her deceased twin might have taken by going into a medical-related field. Her parents didn't understand her introverted nature which was so opposite of her twin brother's outgoing persona.
It's hard for me not to compare books 1 and 2 (again, different authors) as I read them back to back. Book 1 is very different from Sinclair Jayne's story and darker from most of the Tule Publishing series I've read. Con/Mia's book was more explicit (language, sex and a darker mood). This one is slightly somber as Kadan and Holland work through their problems, but Kadan brings a lighthearted touch to the story with his laid-back and comfortable personality. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to future books.
October 1, 2015
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Hollis has decided to go back home to San Clemente and re-group, figure out what she wants to do with her life. She figures she can go to her grandmothers cottage on the beach since she knows she will be alone.
What she didn't expect was to see her ex boyfriend laying in the bed she planned on sleeping in and naked with just a sheet on him! Kadan is a world class surfer and is recuperating from his 3rd ankle surgery.
She doesn't want to see him or deal with him. He is the only man she has ever loved and he broke her heart.
Kadan knows she is there for another than the vague reason she gives him. They make a deal that if she helps him he won't tell anyone she is there.
Can they get past the heartbreak?
Six years earlier, Hollis' brother died, he drowned. She has let this rule and ruin her life. Kadan also has guilt.
This is a story of Hollis' dealing with her childhood. Her brother was "perfect" in her parents eyes and according to them, she wasn't This set her life up for failure because everything she tried to accomplish was a wrong choice for the wrong reason.
Kadan is a bit arrogant but he has never cared about any other woman besides Hollis. He liked the life of a surf champ, that could be ending, but he wanted to share it with her. Because of her lack of self confidence, she pulled away and always thought he was cheating on her.
Kadan is the one who can save her and give her back her confidence, love and a choice about her future.
I did like this story. Hollis had such a broken spirit and didn't know where to turn. She wasn't close to her parents and didn't want to "bother" her grandmother. Little by little, she could talk to Kadan and soon realized that she did have some worth.
Hollis has decided to go back home to San Clemente and re-group, figure out what she wants to do with her life. She figures she can go to her grandmothers cottage on the beach since she knows she will be alone.
What she didn't expect was to see her ex boyfriend laying in the bed she planned on sleeping in and naked with just a sheet on him! Kadan is a world class surfer and is recuperating from his 3rd ankle surgery.
She doesn't want to see him or deal with him. He is the only man she has ever loved and he broke her heart.
Kadan knows she is there for another than the vague reason she gives him. They make a deal that if she helps him he won't tell anyone she is there.
Can they get past the heartbreak?
Six years earlier, Hollis' brother died, he drowned. She has let this rule and ruin her life. Kadan also has guilt.
This is a story of Hollis' dealing with her childhood. Her brother was "perfect" in her parents eyes and according to them, she wasn't This set her life up for failure because everything she tried to accomplish was a wrong choice for the wrong reason.
Kadan is a bit arrogant but he has never cared about any other woman besides Hollis. He liked the life of a surf champ, that could be ending, but he wanted to share it with her. Because of her lack of self confidence, she pulled away and always thought he was cheating on her.
Kadan is the one who can save her and give her back her confidence, love and a choice about her future.
I did like this story. Hollis had such a broken spirit and didn't know where to turn. She wasn't close to her parents and didn't want to "bother" her grandmother. Little by little, she could talk to Kadan and soon realized that she did have some worth.
October 3, 2015
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Note: This ARC was provided by Tule Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Wrecked marks the debut of author Sinclair Jayne and is the second novella in the multi-authored contemporary romance Sons of San Clemente series. This can be read as a standalone as it doesn't really share much with the book that came before it other than a shared setting and the mention of a secondary character. I really enjoyed this second chance romance between twenty-nine-year-old Hollis Remington and and thirty-five-year-old Kadan Carson. They're both at a crossroads in their respective lives and their paths crossing again at this point is a sign that maybe the one thing that's been missing all along was each other. This was fast-paced though it didn't feel rushed to me and I liked how their love story played out.
While I really liked Kadan and understood his need to prove naysayers wrong when it came to his surfing career, Hollis came off as insecure and immature, making her act irrationally at times--both while they were still together and even now that they're forced to spend time together again. The endless cheating accusations she hurled at Kadan became tiresome after the first couple of times she did it, and it was quite clear that Kadan was as sick of it as I was. I kinda wish he had moved on and found someone else because who wants to have to suffer through being with someone who didn't trust you, but Hollis does come to her senses and she did grow on me a bit. Overall, Wrecked had a 4.5-starred, rounded off to five stars, story and likable hero in Kadan. ♥
Note: This ARC was provided by Tule Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Wrecked marks the debut of author Sinclair Jayne and is the second novella in the multi-authored contemporary romance Sons of San Clemente series. This can be read as a standalone as it doesn't really share much with the book that came before it other than a shared setting and the mention of a secondary character. I really enjoyed this second chance romance between twenty-nine-year-old Hollis Remington and and thirty-five-year-old Kadan Carson. They're both at a crossroads in their respective lives and their paths crossing again at this point is a sign that maybe the one thing that's been missing all along was each other. This was fast-paced though it didn't feel rushed to me and I liked how their love story played out.
While I really liked Kadan and understood his need to prove naysayers wrong when it came to his surfing career, Hollis came off as insecure and immature, making her act irrationally at times--both while they were still together and even now that they're forced to spend time together again. The endless cheating accusations she hurled at Kadan became tiresome after the first couple of times she did it, and it was quite clear that Kadan was as sick of it as I was. I kinda wish he had moved on and found someone else because who wants to have to suffer through being with someone who didn't trust you, but Hollis does come to her senses and she did grow on me a bit. Overall, Wrecked had a 4.5-starred, rounded off to five stars, story and likable hero in Kadan. ♥
October 14, 2015
Hollis Remington is on a mission to find herself. Unfortunately for her the first thing she finds when she walks into her Grandmothers beach house is her ex lover and professional surf god, Kadan Carson
Kadan Carson's life has been all bout two things Hollis and surfing! Once he lost Hollis he puts all his energy into surfing until he wipes out and injures himself. Now he is recuperating after his third ankle and foot surgery and he just wants to hide away in a place no one would ever expect him to be.
Now that Kadan and Hollis have wrecked each others plans to hide away they are forced to deal with the demons from their past that broke them up over and over again. Will Kadan and Hollis fall in love all over again for good or will past insecurities keep the torn apart? Read and find out!
I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley for my honest review
Sinclair Jayne did a great job with this book. At no point in this book was I bored, I found myself laughing, fanning myself from all that sexual tension and of course crying from the heartaches.
Hollis wanted to appear to the world as this independent strong woman who knows what she wants to be when in reality she is lost. Kadan came off as this carefree surfer who loved and left all the woman in the world panting after him but in reality he only wanted Hollis.
This book is selling write now 2.99 on Kindle Amazon and that is a great price for a hot and steamy book with an even hotter cover! Great job Sinclair Jayne cant wait for the next book!
Kadan Carson's life has been all bout two things Hollis and surfing! Once he lost Hollis he puts all his energy into surfing until he wipes out and injures himself. Now he is recuperating after his third ankle and foot surgery and he just wants to hide away in a place no one would ever expect him to be.
Now that Kadan and Hollis have wrecked each others plans to hide away they are forced to deal with the demons from their past that broke them up over and over again. Will Kadan and Hollis fall in love all over again for good or will past insecurities keep the torn apart? Read and find out!
I received this book as an ARC from Net Galley for my honest review
Sinclair Jayne did a great job with this book. At no point in this book was I bored, I found myself laughing, fanning myself from all that sexual tension and of course crying from the heartaches.
Hollis wanted to appear to the world as this independent strong woman who knows what she wants to be when in reality she is lost. Kadan came off as this carefree surfer who loved and left all the woman in the world panting after him but in reality he only wanted Hollis.
This book is selling write now 2.99 on Kindle Amazon and that is a great price for a hot and steamy book with an even hotter cover! Great job Sinclair Jayne cant wait for the next book!
October 1, 2015
A great story from the very first page.
When Hollis Remington discovers her ex-boyfriend, Kadan Carson, staying at her grandmother's beach house, she doesn’t know what to think. Kadan, a pro surfer, has crushed his foot and broke his ankle. No one knew how bad the injury really was and Kadan planned to keep it that way. So, he decided not to stay at his own home and opted to staying at Hollis’ grandmother’s house. Hollis was the only person he could trust not to expose his condition to the public.
Hollis was feeling like she failed in life. She returned to her grandmother's house to regroup and figure out what to do with her life. She didn't want anyone to know she was back in town for fear the talk would start again about how she couldn't do anything right. Finding Kadan in the house threw a loop in her plans. After seeing Kadan is injured and needs her help, Hollis decides to let him stay and she would help him with what he needed, driving him to appointments, cooking meals for him and whatever else he needed. How will Hollis keep herself from falling in love with Kadan all over again?
“So we have a deal.” The cut of his voice made it sound like a real estate transaction. “You’ll help me during my recovery, and I’ll keep your presence back in town a secret.”
This was a fast paced story that really hooked me. I liked how the author wrote characters with real life struggles that were easy to relate to. It made them easy to love.
When Hollis Remington discovers her ex-boyfriend, Kadan Carson, staying at her grandmother's beach house, she doesn’t know what to think. Kadan, a pro surfer, has crushed his foot and broke his ankle. No one knew how bad the injury really was and Kadan planned to keep it that way. So, he decided not to stay at his own home and opted to staying at Hollis’ grandmother’s house. Hollis was the only person he could trust not to expose his condition to the public.
Hollis was feeling like she failed in life. She returned to her grandmother's house to regroup and figure out what to do with her life. She didn't want anyone to know she was back in town for fear the talk would start again about how she couldn't do anything right. Finding Kadan in the house threw a loop in her plans. After seeing Kadan is injured and needs her help, Hollis decides to let him stay and she would help him with what he needed, driving him to appointments, cooking meals for him and whatever else he needed. How will Hollis keep herself from falling in love with Kadan all over again?
“So we have a deal.” The cut of his voice made it sound like a real estate transaction. “You’ll help me during my recovery, and I’ll keep your presence back in town a secret.”
This was a fast paced story that really hooked me. I liked how the author wrote characters with real life struggles that were easy to relate to. It made them easy to love.
September 27, 2015
Hollis and Kadan loved each other once but have spent six years apart when they suddenly find themselves living under the same roof in San Clemente. Hollis has done many things in pursuit of the perfect career while Kadan has pursued his surfing career around the world and reached the top. Due to unforeseen circumstances both Kadan and Hollis find themselves at a crossroad facing the future and wondering what it holds in store for them. Will they reignite their passionate relationship and if they do will it be more mature, more open and more honest than it once was thus allowing them to deal with negative issues from the past in a way that will allow them a future...or not. This well written novella does include mention of a few characters that were in book one of the series – but only a mention. There are more characters who are given a voice and one, Lane, seems to call out for his story to be told in the future. Both Kadan and Hollis are believable characters that I thoroughly liked and would enjoy having as friends. I felt at times as though I could feel the sand between my toes, the waves on my feet and smell the Southern California beaches I once enjoyed in my youth.
Thank you to Net Galley and Tule Publishing – Holiday Books for the copy of this book to read and review.
4.5 Stars
Thank you to Net Galley and Tule Publishing – Holiday Books for the copy of this book to read and review.
4.5 Stars
September 28, 2015
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Hollis Remington comes back to San Clemente, California to hide out (privately) from her latest failure. What she wants is some time and space to figure out what her next move will be. Instead, she finds her ex, Kadan Carson, sleeping in her grandmother's guest house.
Kadan is hiding out for different reasons. He recently had a third ankle surgery, and this one might just be the one to end his surfing career. He is surprised to find his just as surprised to see Hollis (whom he lovingly calls Duchess) back at her grandmother's house. He 'negotiates' with Hollies; he won't tell anyone she is back if she helps him get around for physical therapy/doctors appointments, etc. But Hollis is home and he will do anything to keep her where she belongs, with him.
I didn't like this book. First off, I felt it was short and rushed. Second, I didn't like Hollis. She was WAY to insecure, untrusting, and whiny to me. I didn't understand why Kadan wasted his time with her. She accused him of cheating all the time and didn't trust him, yet he still wanted her. **Shakes head** Then she didn't understand why he never asked her to travel with him for surfing competitions while she was IN MEDICIAL school....
Rating: 2 out of 5
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**I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**
Hollis Remington comes back to San Clemente, California to hide out (privately) from her latest failure. What she wants is some time and space to figure out what her next move will be. Instead, she finds her ex, Kadan Carson, sleeping in her grandmother's guest house.
Kadan is hiding out for different reasons. He recently had a third ankle surgery, and this one might just be the one to end his surfing career. He is surprised to find his just as surprised to see Hollis (whom he lovingly calls Duchess) back at her grandmother's house. He 'negotiates' with Hollies; he won't tell anyone she is back if she helps him get around for physical therapy/doctors appointments, etc. But Hollis is home and he will do anything to keep her where she belongs, with him.
I didn't like this book. First off, I felt it was short and rushed. Second, I didn't like Hollis. She was WAY to insecure, untrusting, and whiny to me. I didn't understand why Kadan wasted his time with her. She accused him of cheating all the time and didn't trust him, yet he still wanted her. **Shakes head** Then she didn't understand why he never asked her to travel with him for surfing competitions while she was IN MEDICIAL school....
Rating: 2 out of 5
October 2, 2015
Kaden Carson is or was a champion surfer until a major wipe out practically destroyed his ankle. He is now recuperating with pins in his ankle, a boot, and a feeling of finality to his career. He is back in San Clemente, California, to rest and recover at an old friend’s beach guest house. Unfortunately for Hollis Remmington, she discovers him there, just where she was planning to stay while she figured out her life, again. It’s her grandmother’s house, after all, and Kaden has his own place in San Clemente. Add to the mix the fact that he and she have had an on again, off again romance for six years, with it being off now.
She never trusted him when he was away even though he was true to her when they were together. Her doubts shadowed and affected everything in the relationship. He finally has a decent chance to get her to believe him, if she’ll let down her guard and just believe.
I loved the pace of this story-a quick unfolding of the present and a slow unfolding of the past because it allows the reader to really understand where Kaden and Hollis are in the relationship. Both harbor fears of the future, both feel lost, and both face career changes/ends. They need to resolve past issues to face a future together.
She never trusted him when he was away even though he was true to her when they were together. Her doubts shadowed and affected everything in the relationship. He finally has a decent chance to get her to believe him, if she’ll let down her guard and just believe.
I loved the pace of this story-a quick unfolding of the present and a slow unfolding of the past because it allows the reader to really understand where Kaden and Hollis are in the relationship. Both harbor fears of the future, both feel lost, and both face career changes/ends. They need to resolve past issues to face a future together.
October 8, 2015
Wrecked is short, sweet and sexy, focusing very much around the love story between injured pro surfer Kadan and Hollis, the girl who had crushed on him for much of her life.
Set in San Clemente,a coastal town in southern California, the book has a very beachy feel about it. If you're into the sand and the surf and all that goes with that lifestyle then you're sure to enjoy this novel.
Kadan is tall, gorgeous, immensely popular and trying to recover from serious injuries to his leg and thigh. He's taken up an offer from Hollis' grandmother to use her beach house so that he can recover out of the spotlight in the hope that the extent of his injuries don't become public knowledge.
Hollis, unaware that Kadan is staying in the beach house has retreated there herself to sort out her life after dropping out of medical school. She's less than impressed to find Kadan there, not only because they have history but also because she's never stopped loving him.
This book really focuses solely on these two and their developing relationship, which makes it feel longer than it actually is. The plot flows nicely, the characters are well rounded, and first-time author Sinclair Jayne has done a lovely job with it. I look forward to reading more of her work.
Set in San Clemente,a coastal town in southern California, the book has a very beachy feel about it. If you're into the sand and the surf and all that goes with that lifestyle then you're sure to enjoy this novel.
Kadan is tall, gorgeous, immensely popular and trying to recover from serious injuries to his leg and thigh. He's taken up an offer from Hollis' grandmother to use her beach house so that he can recover out of the spotlight in the hope that the extent of his injuries don't become public knowledge.
Hollis, unaware that Kadan is staying in the beach house has retreated there herself to sort out her life after dropping out of medical school. She's less than impressed to find Kadan there, not only because they have history but also because she's never stopped loving him.
This book really focuses solely on these two and their developing relationship, which makes it feel longer than it actually is. The plot flows nicely, the characters are well rounded, and first-time author Sinclair Jayne has done a lovely job with it. I look forward to reading more of her work.
September 25, 2015
Wrecked for was pretty good. Bad boy surfer and good girl fall in love. They knew each other for a very long time, and had sort of grown up together. Trust issues, following their own dreams, and a ton of insecurities separated them. Now years later they are brought back together under some very different circumstances.
Kadan loved and still loves Hollis. After everything they went through the feelings are still there. Now laying in bed, feeling sorry for himself and feeling a little dead, the only thing that brings him back is Hollis walking through the beach cottage door.
Hollis has made mistake after mistake. Now she wants to right a few wrongs and start over. Without interference. Going to the beach cottage was her way to do that without everyone knowing about it. What she didn't expect is to find Kadan there. The man who still takes her breath away.
This story was good and I enjoyed it but I did feel a little rushed and I did not like that. Everything had to happen now and move quickly which I do like a story that moves. Just not that fast. I did like it though.
Kadan loved and still loves Hollis. After everything they went through the feelings are still there. Now laying in bed, feeling sorry for himself and feeling a little dead, the only thing that brings him back is Hollis walking through the beach cottage door.
Hollis has made mistake after mistake. Now she wants to right a few wrongs and start over. Without interference. Going to the beach cottage was her way to do that without everyone knowing about it. What she didn't expect is to find Kadan there. The man who still takes her breath away.
This story was good and I enjoyed it but I did feel a little rushed and I did not like that. Everything had to happen now and move quickly which I do like a story that moves. Just not that fast. I did like it though.
October 26, 2015
Wrecked (Sons of San Clemente, Book 2) by Sinclair Jayne is another California surfer story in this series. The two main characters have a past with each other that is filled with love and hurts caused by each other. This is much as it would be in real life. It did seem as if they worked through all of this rather quickly which may not be so real life. However, the story is not as dark or dangerous as the first book in the series but it is still a pleasurable read.
What I did find surprising is that this is the author’s first published romance according at the beginning author’s note to the reader. The writer’s style is very engaging so that I became captivated by Kaden and Hollis as their worked through their loss of a dream, changed goals and renewed love. I will be looking for more from Sinclair Jayne. I hope that this author continues to write for Tule Publishing. While the Sons of San Clemente Series is very different from my favorite Montana series I am enjoying this change of scenery.
The publisher through Net Galley provided a copy.
What I did find surprising is that this is the author’s first published romance according at the beginning author’s note to the reader. The writer’s style is very engaging so that I became captivated by Kaden and Hollis as their worked through their loss of a dream, changed goals and renewed love. I will be looking for more from Sinclair Jayne. I hope that this author continues to write for Tule Publishing. While the Sons of San Clemente Series is very different from my favorite Montana series I am enjoying this change of scenery.
The publisher through Net Galley provided a copy.
October 21, 2015
Kadan Carson and Hollis Remington meet again. They are both at a crossroads in their life. Their future is uncertain and their past has left them with painful reminders of a love affair that imploded. Can they pick up the pieces? Kadan is a world famous surfer who suffered an injury that can end his career. He is hiding and trying to sort out his options. Hollis has lost everything. She doesn't want to face her family with this difficult news. When she goes to her grandmother's beach house in San Clemente, she finds Kadan in residence. She still loves and desires him, but can't trust him. Can they recapture what they lost? This is an emotional story filled with passion and desire. The attraction between these two is scorching! Their desire is so powerful that it blazes uncontrollably. I couldn't stop reading Wrecked. The characters are larger than life with their sizzling dialogue and white hot desire. San Clemente is a big part of the story with its surfing culture and sexy surfers. Sinclair Jayne did a wonderful job. I enjoyed Wrecked.
October 1, 2015
I am starting a new series set in San Clemente. This is a story built about surfing. Sinclair has put together a heart jerking story line. She has managed to get some good people for us to read about. Hollis was in a quandary by needing to change her life again. She went to her grandmother's beach house in San Clemente. Then she realizes she isn't alone. Big Spoiler. Her first and only love is hiding out. Spoiler. Kadan is a famous surfer. He is injured and rehabilitating. Big Spoiler. He wasn't expecting to see Hollis. She followed him like a puppy a few years ago. There are several spoilers popping up and I can't tell you more. I really liked this story. It wasn't what I expected but better. I hope you want to read this story. You won't regret it. Enjoy reading this book! I have this book for an honest review for NetGalley.
September 23, 2015
Wrecked, from debut author Sinclair Jayne is a wonderful book.
By her own admission, Hollis is wrecked. Her choice for a career was based on what her deceased twin brother wanted to do. Her 2nd and 3rd choices suited her no better, she ran from the love of her life not once but 3 times, and now panic attacks are debilitating her. Her fear of the ocean she grew up in is overwhelming. So she comes home to her grandmothers beach house to regroup and runs smack into Kaden, the guy she never stopped loving. He is recuperating after a major surfing accident and multiple surgeries. Together they heal the wounds they have acquired, new and old, and begin to live he lives they were meant to live.
By her own admission, Hollis is wrecked. Her choice for a career was based on what her deceased twin brother wanted to do. Her 2nd and 3rd choices suited her no better, she ran from the love of her life not once but 3 times, and now panic attacks are debilitating her. Her fear of the ocean she grew up in is overwhelming. So she comes home to her grandmothers beach house to regroup and runs smack into Kaden, the guy she never stopped loving. He is recuperating after a major surfing accident and multiple surgeries. Together they heal the wounds they have acquired, new and old, and begin to live he lives they were meant to live.
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