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Reporterė Meisė Reinolds atsikelia gyventi į Teksaso miestelį Ežero Idilę. Neseniai ji paveldėjo didžiulį namą ir vietinį laikraštį, deja, miestelio gyventojai atvykėlę priima nesvetingai. Prielankumą rodo tik didžiulis jos priglaustas šuo.
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192 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2013
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Candace Havens
70 books1,016 followersBestselling author Candace Havens has published more than 25 books. Her novels have received nominations for the RITA's, Holt Medallion, Write Touch Reader Awards and National Readers Choice Awards. She is a Barbara Wilson Award winner. She is the author of the biography “Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy” and a contributor to several anthologies. She is also one of the nation's leading entertainment journalists and has interviewed countless celebrities from George Clooney to Chris Pratt. Candace also runs a free online writing workshop for more than 2000 writers, and teaches comprehensive writing classes. She does film reviews with Hawkeye in the Morning on 96.3 KSCS, and is a former President of the Television Critics Association.
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January 8, 2025
"Jis nespėjo pratarti nė žodžio, nes Meisė vėl apžiojo jį burna."
May 25, 2021
A Memorable Fling that Heals and Supports
This is the first I read a book from authoress Candace Havens. I was hooked when I read a preview excerpt and the book summary. I enjoyed three quarters of the book immensely but the end part was a little unnecessary and far fetched.
Reporter Macy Reynolds needs a break from her exciting and stressful life in Boston after a personal life mishap. She has decided to make a drastic change and move to a small town in Texas called Tranquil Waters. However, Tranquil Waters, is anything but peaceful when the residents shun her and there is a sexy war hero who would like to get know her better.
Lieutenant Blake Michaels has returned home as a celebrated warrior but doesn't feel like one. The event has taken a physical and emotional toll and he has been shut off for a while. Something close to curiosity and desire are awaken when Blake notices a drenched, high heel wearing damsel forcefully shuttling a Great Dane into her car.
The story started out with a bang and peaked my interest, especially with the unusual meeting and interactions between Macy and Blake over a beautiful dog called Harley. The Great Dane's antics alone were entertaining along with her intelligence. The supporting characters, including Blake's family and friends, Macy's one lone friend, residents of Tranquil Waters and Macy's employees and colleagues added depth and humour to the story. It was very sweet and loved all the nuances.
Also, the premise of the tale made sense and the escalation in romance was understandable as it was fueled by vulnerability, fear, respect and mutual interest. Loved how comfortable and honest the main characters were with each other about their feelings, even though they experienced some bumps and a few hardships.
This book was heartfelt, sexy, emotional and funny. However, I wish there was some focus on the important issues of PTSD, fear and acceptance. All of these story lines could have been developed but the obvious issues were ignored to follow a story line of a military man and accountant being supportive of a world renowned reporter with her career choices.
For example, Blake was interviewing older veterans to get over his issues of pain and fear and wrote an article for Macy to review. He completed the task and she reviewed it and then the story line was complete without any further development or details. And there were many more instances like this. That is what I found frustrating and didn't agree with the long distance relationship option.
Other than that, I enjoyed the book and will read more of Candace Havens books in the future. I love the varied and unique background that the authoress holds and it shows in her books.
If you want some sexy times with a Marine along with a smartest and sweet dog and a confident heroine, you will enjoy this book.
This is the first I read a book from authoress Candace Havens. I was hooked when I read a preview excerpt and the book summary. I enjoyed three quarters of the book immensely but the end part was a little unnecessary and far fetched.
Reporter Macy Reynolds needs a break from her exciting and stressful life in Boston after a personal life mishap. She has decided to make a drastic change and move to a small town in Texas called Tranquil Waters. However, Tranquil Waters, is anything but peaceful when the residents shun her and there is a sexy war hero who would like to get know her better.
Lieutenant Blake Michaels has returned home as a celebrated warrior but doesn't feel like one. The event has taken a physical and emotional toll and he has been shut off for a while. Something close to curiosity and desire are awaken when Blake notices a drenched, high heel wearing damsel forcefully shuttling a Great Dane into her car.
The story started out with a bang and peaked my interest, especially with the unusual meeting and interactions between Macy and Blake over a beautiful dog called Harley. The Great Dane's antics alone were entertaining along with her intelligence. The supporting characters, including Blake's family and friends, Macy's one lone friend, residents of Tranquil Waters and Macy's employees and colleagues added depth and humour to the story. It was very sweet and loved all the nuances.
Also, the premise of the tale made sense and the escalation in romance was understandable as it was fueled by vulnerability, fear, respect and mutual interest. Loved how comfortable and honest the main characters were with each other about their feelings, even though they experienced some bumps and a few hardships.
This book was heartfelt, sexy, emotional and funny. However, I wish there was some focus on the important issues of PTSD, fear and acceptance. All of these story lines could have been developed but the obvious issues were ignored to follow a story line of a military man and accountant being supportive of a world renowned reporter with her career choices.
For example, Blake was interviewing older veterans to get over his issues of pain and fear and wrote an article for Macy to review. He completed the task and she reviewed it and then the story line was complete without any further development or details. And there were many more instances like this. That is what I found frustrating and didn't agree with the long distance relationship option.
Other than that, I enjoyed the book and will read more of Candace Havens books in the future. I love the varied and unique background that the authoress holds and it shows in her books.
If you want some sexy times with a Marine along with a smartest and sweet dog and a confident heroine, you will enjoy this book.
December 26, 2014
B774 Nov13 Macy Reynolds inherits a small southern newspaper. Also, a Great Dane comes with the house and business. She gets the cold shoulder from the small town. Blake Michaels is home recovering from injuries he got in war. His family is worried about him. Macy is organizing the newspaper and the locals are resisting. She is recovering from the betrayal of her former love, who was also in the newspaper business, and her injuries from a dangerous assignment. Now Blake has agreed to do interviews with other vets for the paper. Together they face their pasts.
June 25, 2016
Review Posted on HarlequinJunkie.com
Her Last Best Fling by Candace Havens: Journalist Macy Reynolds has lived a very exciting and independent life thus far, while sacrificing herself in search of the perfect story. Her parents and uncle were journalists, so writing is apparently an inherited trait. Read More
Her Last Best Fling by Candace Havens: Journalist Macy Reynolds has lived a very exciting and independent life thus far, while sacrificing herself in search of the perfect story. Her parents and uncle were journalists, so writing is apparently an inherited trait. Read More
December 11, 2013
I was quickly invested in what happened for Macy and Blake but about halfway through they were already in love and the conflict seemed to be missing the actual conflict part. Also, some of the dialogue seemed very stilted and didn't match what I expected from the characters after the beginning of the book.
July 4, 2014
For some reason I could not get excited with the two main characters in this book.I liked the dog Harley out of all of the characters,a dog.Interest picked up a little as Jaime and Josh were introduced and Macy was offered a job in New York.Overall it did get better but it took a little effort to stay the course
November 4, 2013
This was such a great story of love and compromise. The Marine, Blake, had come back. Alive, but shattared. His town had changed. And one of those changes was the beautiful eidtor/owner of the local newspaper, Macy, and her Great Dane, Harley.
November 24, 2013
I enjoyed the storytelling and loved Harley.
The end of the book was just a little too fairy tale for me. I was also thrown by the number of word choices that were missed. (For example: roll instead of role)
The end of the book was just a little too fairy tale for me. I was also thrown by the number of word choices that were missed. (For example: roll instead of role)
November 17, 2013
Rating 3.5 stars
February 22, 2014
Love it overall, don't know if I liked the ending as much.
August 9, 2016
Another fun outing with Candace Havens!
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