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Tides of Hope (A Nantucket Island Romance #1
Fresh from a wrenching divorce and estranged from her college bound daughter, Sara Shepard makes her way to Nantucket. No longer afraid to rock the boat, she’s done with her people pleasing ways. Now she’s ready to boldly make her mark on the world. On her own terms, with no man telling her how it’s going to go down.
Leaving his hotshot career in New York, Gabriel Donovan lives out his passion on Nantucket: restoring historic homes. Stunned by one look at Sara, with her smart mouth, steel backbone and sexy, independent streak and he’s on fire.
Sara can’t resist Gabe’s rugged good looks and muscular body. With humor, charm and finesse, he seduces his way into her life. When they agree on a scorching fling without strings, neither of them guess how deep they’ll be willing to go.
A horrible accident puts Sara’s life on the line. Do Gabe and Sara have what it takes to make their happily ever after?
Leaving his hotshot career in New York, Gabriel Donovan lives out his passion on Nantucket: restoring historic homes. Stunned by one look at Sara, with her smart mouth, steel backbone and sexy, independent streak and he’s on fire.
Sara can’t resist Gabe’s rugged good looks and muscular body. With humor, charm and finesse, he seduces his way into her life. When they agree on a scorching fling without strings, neither of them guess how deep they’ll be willing to go.
A horrible accident puts Sara’s life on the line. Do Gabe and Sara have what it takes to make their happily ever after?
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2016
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About the author
Dawn Tomasko
1 book8 followersAward winning author Dawn Tomasko writes humorous contemporary romances with plenty of sizzle! Her debut novel, Tides of Hope, winner in the 2016 International Digital Awards, is the first in a series set on Nantucket Island, capturing the historic charm of that island, the perfect place to fall in love!
A member of Romance Writers of America, Dawn loves spending time with her family, consumes as many books as possible, and is an avid veggie and perennial gardener in the New England home she shares with her best friend, the love of her life.
Dawn is grateful to all the readers who buy, borrow, or share her books and invites them to visit her web home, www.dawntomasko.com , to sign up for her newsletter and keep up with all the latest happenings and upcoming releases. You can also connect with Dawn on any of the following sites:
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A member of Romance Writers of America, Dawn loves spending time with her family, consumes as many books as possible, and is an avid veggie and perennial gardener in the New England home she shares with her best friend, the love of her life.
Dawn is grateful to all the readers who buy, borrow, or share her books and invites them to visit her web home, www.dawntomasko.com , to sign up for her newsletter and keep up with all the latest happenings and upcoming releases. You can also connect with Dawn on any of the following sites:
https://www.facebook.com/DawnTomasko....
https://www.pinterest.com/dawnt0174/p...
https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Tomasko/e...
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October 17, 2017
Loved it
This book was such a awesome story that love is out there for all of us to find! This story was so real to me I laughed and cried and smiled a lot!
It showed the bravery of two people going through life's challenges both alone and together. I really appreciated that they worked together to be stronger. Sara and Gabe are the kind of people I want to know and have the relationship I hope for!
This book was such a awesome story that love is out there for all of us to find! This story was so real to me I laughed and cried and smiled a lot!
It showed the bravery of two people going through life's challenges both alone and together. I really appreciated that they worked together to be stronger. Sara and Gabe are the kind of people I want to know and have the relationship I hope for!
May 29, 2016
Sara just out of a abusive 18 year marriage, her daughter off to her first year of college, she has quit her job as an ER nurse due to burnout. She is off to Nantucket to find herself and help a find renovate a cottage to sell. Gabe has left his CEO job from the well known family business of financial planning. He now is a carpenter hired to renovate the cottage that Sara is staying in. Neither one is looking for a relationship.
October 17, 2017
Starting Over
This is a beautiful story about 2 people that had things in their past that made them who they are. But made the stronger & gave them an opportunity to love again. A house, an island & love.
This is a beautiful story about 2 people that had things in their past that made them who they are. But made the stronger & gave them an opportunity to love again. A house, an island & love.
April 23, 2018
A lovely story
Sara and Gabe are two people meant to be together, though at times it does get iffy. I was hoping Sara might have an unexpected treasure of a baby because the coma could have been a blessing. All ends well.
Sara and Gabe are two people meant to be together, though at times it does get iffy. I was hoping Sara might have an unexpected treasure of a baby because the coma could have been a blessing. All ends well.
November 5, 2017
Good
this woman who had had lived thru an abusive childhood and then an abusive time in her marriage .she is trying to recover
this woman who had had lived thru an abusive childhood and then an abusive time in her marriage .she is trying to recover
August 8, 2016
One of the exciting bits about reviewing books is discovering new authors. Especially when said author delivers a decent book.
This book was an enjoyable mental trip to Nantucket. The author created vivid images of the location and the people. I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Sara and Gabriel. Her reluctance. His confidence. Their interactions.
Additionally, I really felt that Ms Tomaski did a good job with the mother/daughter relationship. It was well observed, with appropriate levels of teenage friction.
I'm definitely interested in seeing what more this series has to offer.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book was an enjoyable mental trip to Nantucket. The author created vivid images of the location and the people. I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between Sara and Gabriel. Her reluctance. His confidence. Their interactions.
Additionally, I really felt that Ms Tomaski did a good job with the mother/daughter relationship. It was well observed, with appropriate levels of teenage friction.
I'm definitely interested in seeing what more this series has to offer.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 26, 2016
Loved it
I loved this book. A great read. Such a sweet romance. Love the characters. And it makes me want to visit the island.
I loved this book. A great read. Such a sweet romance. Love the characters. And it makes me want to visit the island.
April 11, 2017
Tides of Hope – When it comes to love, Sara has been left high and dry without it for far too long due to a bad marriage. We can be left high and dry when the tide of hope ebbs, but if we’re patient the tide will flood and lift our spirit. For Sara, tide rushes in when she sets out on a new life on Nantucket. She falls for a carpenter who left behind a spiritually dead end job in the city. Nothing like love to give a person hope and lift their spirits. If you read this book, you’ll have your spirits lifted. I know I did. Got to give it five stars. Write another one, Ms. Tomasko.
April 20, 2017
Loved this book! The author does a great job developing the characters and makes you feel like you're vacationing in Nantucket along with them. Can't wait for her next book!
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