Now That I've Found You

New York Sullivans #1

by Bella Andre

World-renowned artist Drake Sullivan doesn't paint women. Ever. Not when he knows all too well just how destructive painter/muse relationships can be. But on the day Rosa Bouchard walks onto the cliffs outside his Montauk cottage, Drake is so captivated that he can't stop himself from bringing her life on canvas.

Shocked and horrified by the nude photos of her that have just hit the Internet, reality TV star Rosa's every instinct is to run from her Miami home and hide. After driving all night, she ends up in Montauk, New York, where she doesn't know a soul and plans to lie low until she can figure out how to deal with the media firestorm--and her own mother, who seems all too happy to sell out Rosa's happiness for more fame, more fans, and more money. The very last thing Rosa expects is to find, and to fall for, a sinfully sexy man like Drake Sullivan.

Drake has never felt this way about anything he's painted...and he's definitely never felt this way about a woman. When they kiss, everything but sweet, breathless desire melts away. But can he convince Rosa to trust--and to love--again after such a devastating betrayal?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Family, Chick Lit, Amazon

306 pages, ebook

First published April 13, 2016

About the author

Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of “The Sullivans” and “The Morrisons” series.

Having sold more than 10 million books, Bella Andre’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 84 times. She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King). Apple iBooks named her one of the "bestselling authors of all time." And Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA, Bella’s “The Sullivans” series is being released in paperback in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City.

Bella also writes the New York Times bestselling Four Weddings and a Fiasco series as Lucy Kevin. Her “sweet” contemporary romances also include the new Walker Island series written as Lucy Kevin.

If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames..

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For digital/eBook, audiobook, foreign licensing, conference keynote and press inquiries, please contact Bella at bella@bellaandre.com

Reviews

[Bella Andre]

NOTE FROM BELLA ANDRE:
The New York Sullivans are finally here! After writing about the Sullivans for five years, I can honestly say that Drake & Rosa's story is one of my all time favorites. I can't wait for everyone to read it! <3 Bella Andre

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Here's what early reviewers are saying about NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU:

"Drake Sullivan is swoon worthy!" ~ Blender on Goodreads

"I absolutely loved NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU. The New York Sullivans are every bit as fantastic as their cousins." ~ Deanna on Goodreads

"Amazing story of love, trust, strength and forgiveness. Of the many Sullivan books, NOW THAT I’VE FOUND YOU is one of my favorites." ~ Gdesd on iBooks

[Arlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Now That I've Found You
Author: Bella Andre
Publisher: Oak Press, LLC
Series: New York Sullivans, Book #1 Audible
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Now That I've Found You" by Bella Andre

My Thoughts...

This novel was right up there with all the other Sullivan novels by this author...and this one "Now That I've Found You was simply excellent! And yes, I have read them all. Truly Drake Sullivan [sexy and intense] and Rosa Bouchard [sweet and passionate] were definitely meant for each other ...a 'Reality TV Star and a Artist.' But getting there will not be a easy ride with each of these two characters who had some flaws to get over. This was a beautifully well written story of just how that will happen. Not wanting to spoil anything but only to say you must pick up the well written story and listen or read it for yourself. The setting where this story takes place is simply beautiful....in the 'Montauk and the Adirondacks.' The characters..Drake, Rosa, with the New York Sullivans [Suzanne, Harry, Alex and William] were simply well developed, defined and oh so believable giving the reader one interesting read. Now, we Sullivan fans will be waiting for the next novel about another NY Sullivan series.

[Briar's Reviews · Rating 2 out of 5]

Time for a quick/short review:

I've had tons of Bella Andre's books lying around on my shelf for years. I keep wanting to pick up one (or any romance, really) but I wasn't in the mood. I got stuck waiting in a parking lot so I picked up this free book on the iBooks app.

This book was a sweet, contemporary romance that was packed full of drama. It's a great read for those who love straight to the point romance with lots of sexy scenes. There's lots of instant love, lots of hot and heavy moments and a good handful of drama (nude pictures leak, eek).

It didn't hold my attention super well, but it was a great romance read. I'll for sure be grabbing a few more Bella Andre books in the future to see if I'm gonna like more of her books.

Two out of five stars.

[Somia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 COSY STARS

Mortified and hurt by the nude photos of her taken without her consent but now all over the internet and magazines, reality TV star Rosa's every instinct is to run from her Miami home and hide. After driving all night, she ends up in Montauk, New York, hoping to lie low and figure out what to do. What she doesn't expect is the sexy and protective Drake Sullivan. A renowned artist Drake has always said he would never paint a person, but when he sees Rosa his hands itch to draw and paint her and he finds himself unable to keep away.

Insta-love is a key ingredient in this, things happen over the course of a week, there were moments where things almost got sickly sweet but luckily the author reigned it in (just about).

The last few books I've read by Andre haven't really worked for me, happily this was a light and easy read that I overall enjoyed. Both main characters are likeable and work well together.

Freebie on amazon.

[Cait · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this first book in the new branch of the Sullivan series. Drake is a fantastic character and Rosa and him together make for an awesome couple. Fantastic series, and I can't wait for the next one!

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kitty's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

Ok, as I started this book, I was like … OMG, is this going to be the first Bella Andre book that I don’t absolutely love? I wasn’t sure where she was taking us with a Reality TV Star and an artist so I was a little skeptical. Then, I really got into the meat of the story and was like … OMG, I guess I should have known better than to think that.

Drake Sullivan is definitely living up to the Sullivan name, even though he is just a cousin. He’s handsome, loving, caring, talented and knows how to fall head-over-heels in love at first sight. Something all of the Sullivan’s seem to have in common. His only drawback is that he was sometimes a little bit too protective and caring of Rosa. There were times that I really wanted to shake him, tell him to lose his cool and rant and rave. But, if he did, he wouldn’t have been able to accomplish getting Rosa to trust and love him, let him paint her and believe in herself.

It also took me a little time to warm up to Rosa. I honestly wasn’t sure how she was going to turn everything around. I wanted her to stand up for herself and not wallow in self-pity. It actually took Smith stepping in, Drake confronting his father and the support of a small community to get her to see exactly what she was made of and realize that not everyone is going to criticize her for her choice in becoming a Reality TV Star. It took her a while to understand that she could have a life other than letting TV cameras follow her around. And, she had a talent that she didn’t see as anything other than a hobby that could probably change her whole life and let her love, openly, Drake.

Montauk and the Adirondacks … two beautiful and amazing places. Yes, I have been to both and they were described so perfectly by Ms. Andre. It’s wonderful to have her on the East Coast and writing about some of my favorite places which hold so many memories for me. She brought both to life and made us feel like we were walking along the rocky coast of the Atlantic Ocean and through the beautiful mountains of New York. When she wrote about San Francisco, I could hear the trolley’s … now I could feel the ocean breeze and hear the birds singing in the forest.

The first book of a series, to me, is meant to set up the rest of the characters and get us ready to welcome them into our lives. Bella Andre has a knack of doing just that. Her supporting characters are just as interesting and compelling as her main ones are. Even though this is actually a continuation of the Sullivan’s, it is still the start of a new family of Sullivan’s. She has us wondering just where everyone is going to take their journey. It looks as if Suzanne is the next Sullivan to fall in love. It will be interesting to see how she is going to pull her from her computers.
Harry is definitely going to be a big challenge for Ms. Andre and I have no idea what she is going to do or where she will take us with Alec, his anger and his infamy. But, what really intrigued me was the little whisper in our ears that she just may bring William and Isobel together? But, what we can always count on is Ms. Andre giving us nothing but pure love between two people who are honestly meant to be together … to give us characters that sizzle both in and out of the bedroom … and a happy ending that will always bring a smile to our faces.

So sit back and enjoy the New York Sullivan’s. They look to be an interesting and fun family that is just starting to overcome their problems and have a long road ahead of them. I have no doubt that, as usual, Bella Andre will make it an interesting and fun journey for all of us.

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[Zetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drake is an artist in a cabin which seems to be situated in the middle of nowhere. One day he sees a woman on his cliffs, he is immediately concerned that she could be hurt physically so he goes out to see her but he realises that she’s hurt emotionally. She’s been affected by recent events in her life and he can see that she is troubled. The one thing that I love about Drake is that regardless of the fact that its cold and raining, he goes out with the sole intention of making sure this woman who he has never met before is okay and well.

Rosa has insecurities and has been badly hurt by her mother although her mother thinks what she is doing is perfectly acceptable. Rosa is cynical throughout this book and believes that her attempts to hide out will be revealed by the people in the small town that she has ended up in. My heart goes out to her because she’s in this headspace where she feels like Drake is against her but actually Drake’s artistic inspiration has awoken since he saw her on the cliffs.

Drake uses the inspiration to paint, and to discover himself again. Rosa helps him but Drake also helps her to realise that she is worth more than she thinks. She has so much beauty inside and out but she doesn’t see herself in the way that Drake does and when she realises that Drake does see herself that way, she almost in a way starts to panic because she is now exposed and open. I love that she and Drake met and was the beacon of light for each other. It is so apt and its pure Bella Andre genius.

Every time I read a Bella Andre novel, I smile because there is this infinite feel of family and community. It has so many feels and you just wish that the Sullivan’s were a real and true family. I have loved every single Sullivan book to date. Drake’s book is no different. I could read any of her books for hours and hours on end and not get bored. She has this amazing way of evoking all the motion from you and you can’t help but fall in love with each and every single word of hers.

If you’re a newbie to Bella Andre, you can read this one as each book is a standalone but if you want to fall in love with the Sullivan’s, start from the beginning with The Look Of Love. I love each and every one for different reasons!

I totally recommend this!

5 stars!!

[Lyndi W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars I wanted to like this more than I did, but Rosa is constantly like "I'm trash, you deserve better, I won't drag you down with me, blah blah blah" and I just couldn't fucking stand it! She was a terribly weak person most of the time and I found myself thinking "Yeah, Drake does deserve better... like somebody with a god damn backbone!" I almost DNF'd it a few times, but I really wanted to see what happened with the paintings. Lo and behold, nothing happens. *sigh*

[Linda Zelinsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Drake and Rosa's story. Drakes's love and patience for Rosa and showing her what love can be makes the reader fall in love with both of them. Looking forward to Suzy's story.

[Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you follow my blog, then it's no surprise to you that I love Bella Andre's Sullivan series. Earlier in the year I caught up on all of the Sullivan books (there are a lot of them) and I was really excited to read the first in the New York Sullivan series, Now That I've Found You. However, I love listening to Bella Andre's book on audio (I love the narrator, Eva Kaminsky) and I had to wait an extra 4 months from the ebook release until the audio was released. Luckily, it was worth it, as I loved Now That I've Found You.

The first in the New York Sullivan series, Now That I've Found You focuses on famous artist Drake Sullivan. Drake has been in a bit of an artist's block, and he hasn't been inspired to create anything in way too long. So he's taking some personal time, where he first sees a very upset woman walking on his property. And suddenly Drake's block is over and Drake just has to paint her. This woman is Rosa, who has just had a horrible thing happen to her. She's struggling dealing with it, and she runs into Drake.

Drake and Rose were both characters that were so easy to root for, although I will also say that they aren't quite as memorable as other Bella Andre characters. Drake was such a nice guy, and I've been all about the nice guy heroes these days. He's respectful and caring and kind, especially when it comes to Rosa, and he just made my heart swoon.

Rosa was a wonderful woman, too, and my heart went out to her. She's a reality TV star from an extremely popular show about her and her family. She's gorgeous, and a very popular person on the show. When nude photos (taken without her permission) show up in the media, she's heartbroken. So goes to hide out, and finds herself in Montauk, where she meets Drake. As with Drake, I just fell in love with Rosa. I felt so bad for her, and I wanted to go give her a giant hug and a place to hide out. But, luckily, Drake was there for her. Rosa has some major insecurities that she struggles with, but Drake is there to help her.

As is common in Bella Andre's books, Drake and Rosa fall for each other really quickly. There is something with the way Bella Andre writes, though, because I always completely believe it. I believe that they are just meant to be together. Although, I will say that while I desperately wanted Drake and Rosa to be together, their connection wasn't as strong as other couples from the Sullivan series. As I mentioned above, Now That I've Found You isn't my favorite Sullivan novel, but I still loved it. I can't wait for the next one!This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

NOW THAT I’VE FOUND YOU introduces a new set of Sullivans siblings – the New York Sullivans. Up first is Drake Sullivan, the renowned artist who has secluded himself in his Montauk cottage to find his muse.

And he does find her but it’s not in the beauty of the sea or the trees around him. It’s from a woman. Rosa Bouchard seeks solitude in the cliffs when nude photos of herself were splattered all over the internet. As a famous face, now she’ll be known for her scandal than the actual work she has done. She fears her reputation is tarnished and has now become untrustworthy of everyone around her, including her family.

So when Drake appears, stunned by both her beauty and her heart, Rosa is very standoffish. But Drake doesn’t allow that to get to his head. He paints – for the first time in two months his muse is back, but this time he is painting one woman, something that he has never done before.

In this sensual and sweet story, Bella Andre delivers a romantic story filled with heart and heat. As always, Andre pens an impeccable hero in Drake Sullivan. Kind and mysterious, he’s the type of guy you want to get to know. Rosa is one lucky girl for having him.

Since this is the first book in the New York Sullivans set, Andre spends some time introducing some of the new siblings. Suzanne is the one I’m most excited about. She’s very different from the other heroines we’ve had from Andre so I am already on the edge of my seat with anticipation. The other two brothers, Harrison and Alec will also be interesting to read about.

If you haven’t read this series and you’re a little bit intimidated by the sheer number of books in this series, you can definitely start here. But be warned, these books are addicting. Once you get a taste of a Sullivan, you’ll want to collect them all. NOW THAT I’VE FOUND YOU is Bella Andre at her finest.

[Sharon Mariampillai · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I heard Bella Andre was making the New York Sullivans, I was excited because the series gets to continue, and there was the promise of new great love stories to come. Each characters finds their true love in different ways and it is an very fun read.

Drake Sullivan is the first of the New York Sullivans to be introduced. He is a renowned artist who lives in a cottage in Montauk to find his muse. He sees his muse in Rosa, a broken girl who was crying in the rain on his private property. He instantly wants to paint her, but she is a bit standoffish when they officially meet in a general store. Then they gradually fall in love as he begins to paint her. I would describe Drake as sexy, smart, talented, caring, and a complete gentleman.

Rosa is in hiding after pictures of her were leaked and surfaced on the internet. She is a reality TV star. However, she does not want that lifestyle anymore because of the unwanted attention she is getting. The reason why she was standoffish to Drake when they first met was because she thought she knew who she was. I would describe Rosa as a broken star who wants to fall in love and be herself and happy. Also, she wants to make her own destiny instead of the one that her mother wants for her.

They have amazing chemistry. Every scene they share together is filled with passion and love. That is all a person can do. Now I can't wait to meet the next Sullivan in the New York Sullivans series. I hope Suzanne Sullivan's love story is just as amazing as this one. Overall, one of Bella Andre's finest pieces of work.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to cry along with Rosa once I found out what was going on with her. I hated that she felt like she was at fault with what happened to her, when in reality she was taken advantage of in a big way. It was worse when she didn't get the support she needed from her family. Drake was a bit of an oddball, but exactly what Rosa needed. Their courtship was a bit because the start of it Rosa wasn't clued in that it was even going on. It was great that Drake brought in help from his extended family and that Smith took a very hard stand, one that helped put an end to things.

Things with Drake's father was a bit off at first, but I liked that they were all able to talk and work things out and get a better understanding of events that defined their life as a family.

The ending to this one was great! I loved that Rosa came up with a plan and took back her life all the while that happy with new family and friends she found.

[Blender · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drake Sullivan is swoon worthy! This New York cousin does not let you down. He is hiding out trying to regain his passion for his painting when he finds our troubled heroine having the worst day of her life right on the jagged rocks along the coast of his cabin. He begins to understand "Love at First Sight" that his cousins have experienced. Rosa is insecure and wounded but along the way she allows the newfound love they share to heal her and it gives her strength to overcome some powerful issues. This book deals with some important social issues such as cyber bullying and portrays a good representation on how to overcome. I am disappointed the ending didn't include more of our couple's HEA and Drakes' Art Show but it did line up my curiosity for our next book... Can't wait for more...more...more Sullivan's!

ARC provided for honest review.

[Paige Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Sullivan's!

The New York Sullivan's are just as sweet and sexy as the Seattle and San Francisco clan.
I was immediately drawn into Drake and Ross's story . It was sad and sweet all rolled into one.
Bella Andre always delivers for me. Can't wait to read about the other's!

[Susan Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read. I like this series about the Sullivans. This is the first about the New York Sullivans. The characters are likable and the love scenes are good. It's just that all the issues are neatly resolved - it seemed too pat for me but still enjoyed it and will read the next in the series.

[Bette Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Fantastic start to the New York Sullivan's and after reading Drake and Rosa's story I can't wait for more! Recommended read.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Sullivans’ are back. I have loved getting to know this family over the years. This was the first time that I was able to find an immediate kinship with the two characters before I had the chance to fulling be invested in their romance. I loved watching Drake and Rosa fall. This was not a copy of what has been done in the series. This was an opening to a different beginning for two souls. The reality star and an artist did not seem to make a connection but the path they were both on showed that we all can have someone to connect with.

Narration from Eva Kaminsky has made me feel like I was coming home. She has that voice the smooths the road and makes it all worth the wait for the next installment. She makes it all come to life and gives you a deeper connection to the characters. I love her smooth flow of diction and pacing. I found the audio to be a perfect complement to Bella Andre’s work.

[Anabell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Had been looking forward to this one... Read and waited patiently for each book in the Sullivan serie. However this is the first time I did not like the story. It just didnt work for me. Everything was rushed and I did not feel anything between the characters. I gave up several times in finishing the book. Really hope the next one will be as good as the others.

[Cecelia Gardon · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good Storyline. Wayyyy too much blatant sex in it.

This was a great story with a good plot but had way too much graphic sex for my taste. The characters were nicely thought out. This did tackle a tough subject that many women face in real life. Sadly the law protects the perpetrators and destroys the victims

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[Dana · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the start of yet another new Sullivan series by Bella Andre. Not sure how this branch of Sullivan is related to the Seattle and San Francisco branch, since the heads of those families were brothers, and there were only those two. There was no explanation as to how the new New York branch were connected, only to say that they were cousins.
Drake Sullivan is, of course, a very famous and very successful artist, just like his father William had been. He's out at his Montauk cliff cabin in the middle of a terrible rainstorm when he notices a woman wander on to his property and collapse at the edge of the cliff.
Rosa Bouchard is the star of a reality TV show about her family. She is used to having her face splashed across the Internet, magazines and newspapers across the country. She wasn't used to having her privacy violated, and naked pictures taken in secret of her and sent to all media sources. She also wasn't used to her mother dismissing this incident as something that isn't as bad as Rosa perceives.
Of course, Rosa is wary of everyone, so when Drake comes to her rescue not once but twice, Rosa isn't sure if she can trust him, or if she should trust him.
Drake is currently suffering from artists block, but there is something about Rosa that is urging him to paint her. And he doesn't paint people.
This being a Bella Andre book, the pair wind up together and reveal their innermost thoughts and fears. They realize that they are stronger than they thought they were. And true love conquers all.
I have to say, while this was a fast read, it was formulaic and predictable. Also, very one sided. This was clearly Drake's story. You knew everything about him, from his family background and dynamic, to his reasons why painting people was something he never wanted to do.
As for Rosa, you are only shown the Rosa of today. Not how she got to where she is today. It's like Ms. Andre couldn't be bothered with writing too much of Rosa's past, only how Drake could lead her to a brighter future. But without knowing Rosa's past, you feel like you're at a disadvantage, and you really stop caring about her.
As always, there is little closure on the characters or their story. The epilogue spends the majority on Suzanne, Drake's older sister. I'm getting really tired of these epilogues giving short shrift to the main characters. We've invested enough time in reading about them. A decent ending isn't too much to ask.

[Alyse · Rating 4 out of 5]

New York Sullivans
Now That I've Found You (Book 1) ORDER HERE
Since I Fell For You (Book 2) *AVAILABLE October 12, 2016

Now That I've Found You is the first book in the New York Sullivans series and the fifteenth in the Sullivan family series. Bella Andra has "helped" the Sullivan family find love in San Francisco, Seattle, and now she has moved to the HEA's of the Sullivan cousins in New York.

The first of the New York Sullivans to find his HEA is Drake Sullivan. Drake is a world-renowned artist that has seemed to of lost his creative mojo. He took off to his (private) Montauk cottage to hopefully find his inspiration again before his next show. But he doesn't expect to find his inspiration to come in the form of a woman. Drake doesn't paint woman. Period. Drake knows how destructive a painter/muse relationship can be. He's seen it first hand. So he can't figure out why he is so compelled to paint the woman he sees on the cliffs outside his house.

Rosa is running from her life. After nude pictures of her were released (without her permission OR knowledge), reality T.V. star Rosa Bouchard took off for the one place that remembers being happy with her late father. She plans to lay low and avoid... well, everyone until the media firestorm passes and she can decide her next course of action. But her plans take a significant detour when she meets Drake.

But can she move past the betrayal and let herself trust the way that Drake makes her feel or will she let her fear and insecurities ruin her chance at her happily-ever-after.

Drake definitely lives up to the Sullivan family name. He is handsome, devoted to his family, caring, talented, and when he falls, he falls completely and totally in love. We also get introduced to Drake's siblings and future books by Bella Andre. I can't wait to read more about the New York Sullivans. =]

RATING: 4.5 out of 5

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[Jeannie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new series on the Sullivans and one that I was excited about. However, I felt a little disappointed with how the story went. I felt it similar to The Look of Love where Chase finds Chloe in a bad situation and helps her, sparks follow, they fell in love and they've found their true love.

I wish there was more depth to this story and Rosa's character wasn't as strong as I'll like her to be. I don't believe her age was revealed but she seemed young probably in her early 20s from how I read her vs Drake being 30. Their love wasn't convincing to me. The feelings that were portrayed in the book seemed conflicting. Rosa is wary of the people around her after what happened. She isn't sure if she can trust Drake but decides to and then she finds herself in love.

Drake doesn't know Rosa and despite the meltdowns that he witnessed, he knew Rosa to be strong and knew she was the one. And next, Drake is connecting with the rest of his Sullivan cousins for help on Rosa's situation.

This is definitely not one of Bella Andre's best book though clearly her style remains. Beautiful written scenery, swoony romance, heartwarming moments and HEA still make this a good enough read to check out. Oh yes... and the adorable dog. I do hope her next book which should be on Suzanne will be more impactful.

ARC provided by the author in exchange for a honest review.

[Kay Pflueger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have read all the Sullivan series of books and was excited about “meeting” the New York branch of the Sullivan family tree. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. The book seemed superficial to me and a bit hard to believe.

Drake is an artist searching for inspiration for his painting. Rosa, a reality tv star, is hiding out after nude photos of her surfaced on the internet and she stumbles onto Drake’s property. Suddenly Drake has found his muse and although she is wary of letting down her guard, Rosa come to trust Drake and allows him to help her deal with her anger about being so exposed and bullied.

The book lacked depth to me…even though Bella’s writing style was evident. I liked the descriptive language and the chemistry between the characters was real… it just wasn’t enough to give this one 5 stars. I will not let this book keep me from reading the books yet to come in the series.. am hoping for more substance in the next book.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a ARC for an honest review.

I know this is the 15th Sullivan Book but Drake did not disappoint. I like how she continues to add some of the characters from the previous Sullivan's. This about Drake Sullivan and Rosa. Drake is the 1st of the NY Sullivan's. I like how the story is handles reality TV shows. Drake is a seriously swoon-worthy artist who is hidden away in his cabin, trying to find inspiration to paint. Rosa is a disgraced reality tv star hiding out after a terrible scandal rocks her world. Bella Andre gives the reader exactly what they expect from her stories: passion, emotional ups and downs and a feel-good ending that will make even the most cynical reader believe in the power of love. The characters are well developed and easy to relate to in their journey to find their inner strength. Can't wait to read about the rest of the NY Sullivan's.

[Sandy T · Rating 2 out of 5]

Evidently I was expecting too much from this book after seeing all the 4 and 5 star reviews. I found it drug in too many places, too many “poor is me, I’m no good” pages, mother-daughter relationship and the supposedly soul bearing excuse by the father as to why he ignored his children for 30 (!!) years was totally not believable, etc. etc.

[Natasha εïз · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this book 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the story. I did expect the story to go a certain way and was pleasantly surprised when it didn't. However, there was just not enough of the story to feel strongly for either hero/heroine. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

[J Kiwibooknerd · Rating 4 out of 5]