Beach Town

by Ann Roberts

Lesbian Romance. Kira Drake lives in the closet to protect her skyrocketing movie career. Controlled by her mother and her domineering agent, Kira's love life consists of hidden affairs and short liaisons. But then a location shoot takes her to Ocean Beach, California—an idyllic seaside town. Away from her mother and agent, Kira savors her freedom and is charmed by the liberal locals who seem to embrace everyone.

Flynn McFadden, a veterinary student and surfing instructor, quickly catches Kira's eye, and the women fall for each other almost immediately. But when Kira's mother and agent discover their relationship, a plot is hatched to break them apart. Kira soon realizes she must choose between her love for Flynn and the realization of her lifelong dream.

Genres: Lesbian, Lesbian Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Queer, Lesbian Romance

226 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Ann Roberts is the author of twenty books that span the romance, mystery and general fiction genres. A Goldie winner and a Lammy finalist, Ann was awarded the Alice B. Medal for her body of work. She loves to hear from readers, so she hopes you'll give her some feedback.

Librarian note: Multiple authors with the same name in the Goodreads database; this author is entered with two (2) spaces.

Reviews

[Jae Jae]

I liked the concept of this story — love doesn’t immediately overcome all obstacles. What didn’t really work for me is the point of view Ann Roberts used. Each chapter is told from a different point of view, and even some of the minor characters get a chapter, which made it harder for me to identify with the main characters since we spent little time in their point of view.

[PerverPeper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, well painted characters and lots of romance.

[Julie]

Don't remember.

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a story with jumbled up moments and odd pacing. An up and coming movie star is managed to the nth degree and unable to think or feel for herself by her manager and mother. She meets a free spirit in a California town and heartbreak ensues. The premise is good but lots of extraneous things happen. The whole manger story doesn't ring true and his resolution doesn't work. The angst and life the actress creates is hollow, while the surfer mostly thrives. They meet again after 15 years and lots of water under the bridge. I wanted to like this, I really did. A good beach read in summer is a delight but this one wasn't it. Ann Roberts is a new author and I will try another book and hope for more.

[Christa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically a piece of book candy. It was a quick read, and enjoyable, but it didn't really provide any nutrition for my soul...haha.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an odd setup and slow start. Ok read not the most compelling book by her. It lacked excitment.

[AGC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read, nothing heavy or different from the lesbian fiction template. I would recommend it.

[Alena · Rating 1 out of 5]

The language of the dialogs is so annoying that I just can't go on. Giving up in chapter 3.

[Dide · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another nice lesbian romance story, predictable but captivating all the same. An interesting style of writing by having multiple POVs, it needs getting used to. I do wonder why almost all romance books just need to have the ideal endings... it will be awesome to have shocks now and then... isn't that what reality depicts?