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Love From Austin #1
Then He Showed Up
Widow Kate Livingston needs a twelve-step program for worriers. Really. Did anyone ever run a background check on the ice cream man? She wasn’t always this way, but her husband’s death and the surprising aftermath rocked her very foundation. She’s determined to keep her family secure, and that includes saving her career, despite inevitable layoffs. As an economic development specialist, Kate must convince a high-tech company to bring their newest facility to Austin. It could mean thousands of jobs for the state and job security for herself—the perfect deal.
Then he shows up.
Jack Graham is known for taking chances and never second-guessing his decisions. He’s determined to develop his newest project in an unconventional setting, but it won’t be in Austin. The city holds too many painful memories. Unfortunately, his CEO wants the facility in the Lone Star capital, so Jack creates a plan to make sure that never happens.
But sticking to his strategy won’t be easy with the captivating Ms. Livingston. And how can Kate keep them on track when Jack makes it oh so easy to let go? When these two work together, it’s much more than business.
Then he shows up.
Jack Graham is known for taking chances and never second-guessing his decisions. He’s determined to develop his newest project in an unconventional setting, but it won’t be in Austin. The city holds too many painful memories. Unfortunately, his CEO wants the facility in the Lone Star capital, so Jack creates a plan to make sure that never happens.
But sticking to his strategy won’t be easy with the captivating Ms. Livingston. And how can Kate keep them on track when Jack makes it oh so easy to let go? When these two work together, it’s much more than business.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2016
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About the author
Chris Campillo
2 books18 followersAward-winning writer Chris Campillo sees a romance story in every situation, just ask her family and friends. When she’s not writing happily ever afters, she’s still creating—be it a movie that goes straight to DVD or a distress-framed chalkboard. (Recipients of the latter discourage that pursuit.)
She lives in Texas with the world’s most patient husband, two hilarious and very talented kids, and a tiny cat that somehow hogs the bed. Occasionally, she gets a wild hair and performs standup under her stage name, Pepper McCormick.
Chris loves to hear from readers, so please contact her at www.chriscampillo.com or visit her at www.facebook.com/Author-Chris-Campillo
She lives in Texas with the world’s most patient husband, two hilarious and very talented kids, and a tiny cat that somehow hogs the bed. Occasionally, she gets a wild hair and performs standup under her stage name, Pepper McCormick.
Chris loves to hear from readers, so please contact her at www.chriscampillo.com or visit her at www.facebook.com/Author-Chris-Campillo
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December 23, 2016
A Brilliant Debut
Really a fun and charming story. Read it on a plane and laughed out loud at the heroine's mishaps and mayhem when she first meets the hero. Terrific chemistry and the conflict of his lie will keep you turning the pages. Well done- Loved this!
Really a fun and charming story. Read it on a plane and laughed out loud at the heroine's mishaps and mayhem when she first meets the hero. Terrific chemistry and the conflict of his lie will keep you turning the pages. Well done- Loved this!
April 25, 2018
A good written story. However, it was bit of a lengthy read given that the plot didn't have that many engaging elements.
April 22, 2017
Smart, funny romantic comedy, with lots of humor and plenty of steam.
May 13, 2017
This was an engagingly written story. I enjoyed the dual third person povs and I also liked the fact that the MCs were older (the h was in her 30s and the H was either in his late 30s or early 40s). The MCs were realistic people, selfish at times and scared at others, which made me want to root for them.
However, there were just too many sex scenes and cliches for me to really enjoy this. And why do characters convince themselves they can have a fling when they know they can't deal with the fall out? Ugh.
And while there is no ow/om drama, there were some mentions of the H with his many previous women. He was such a loyal guy in this story, why did the author feel the need to include those details? The author probably wanted to highlight how special the h was to the H, but it had the opposite effect for me. I wish that she hadn't included those parts in this story.
The H also was pretty dumb for most of the book. It was realistic the road he took to coming the glaringly obvious right decision he had to make, but sometimes I just wanted to yell at him to open his eyes and hurry up.
My last quibble is that the h is a klutz and she has lots of accidents when the H is around. It had me rolling my eyes. His handsomeness makes her a klutz . Of course. And she giggles. A lot. I don't know why, but a grown woman giggling sort of weirds me out.
Overall I would say that I enjoyed reading this book. There was some good character development and the MCs seemed realistic. However their ridiculously dense antics dampened my enjoyment.
However, there were just too many sex scenes and cliches for me to really enjoy this. And why do characters convince themselves they can have a fling when they know they can't deal with the fall out? Ugh.
And while there is no ow/om drama, there were some mentions of the H with his many previous women. He was such a loyal guy in this story, why did the author feel the need to include those details? The author probably wanted to highlight how special the h was to the H, but it had the opposite effect for me. I wish that she hadn't included those parts in this story.
The H also was pretty dumb for most of the book. It was realistic the road he took to coming the glaringly obvious right decision he had to make, but sometimes I just wanted to yell at him to open his eyes and hurry up.
My last quibble is that the h is a klutz and she has lots of accidents when the H is around. It had me rolling my eyes. His handsomeness makes her a klutz . Of course. And she giggles. A lot. I don't know why, but a grown woman giggling sort of weirds me out.
Overall I would say that I enjoyed reading this book. There was some good character development and the MCs seemed realistic. However their ridiculously dense antics dampened my enjoyment.
February 19, 2021
Then He Showed Up
She has been a widow taking car of her two children. He is back in town just long enough for his company to believe that this is one of three cities to build their newest business. But he doesn't want it here. She works for the state and has a vested interest in the business to move here. She already has a couple of ventures fail to move here. And this one could cost her a job if it fails. But when sparks start up between them what is he going to do? Is she willing to forgive?
She has been a widow taking car of her two children. He is back in town just long enough for his company to believe that this is one of three cities to build their newest business. But he doesn't want it here. She works for the state and has a vested interest in the business to move here. She already has a couple of ventures fail to move here. And this one could cost her a job if it fails. But when sparks start up between them what is he going to do? Is she willing to forgive?
August 27, 2017
Very! Good! Nice to read a story for adults about adults. Story line very believable. Have now started on book 2 and it has started out with a bang. I will be looking for more books by this author. This book is well written. Would have given it 5 stars but a few hammer and spell check errors. But that aside this book is with the time.
July 19, 2018
A Fun Read
Loved Jack! He was sexy and so very patient with his neurotic woman!! Given his mother's history, I'm surprised he stayed. The story of his dad was weak and pretty much not needed. The author made me laugh out loud and the sex scenes not but tasteful.
Loved Jack! He was sexy and so very patient with his neurotic woman!! Given his mother's history, I'm surprised he stayed. The story of his dad was weak and pretty much not needed. The author made me laugh out loud and the sex scenes not but tasteful.
December 1, 2017
Good
Excellent read keeps you hoping our heroine gets her happily ever after. Shows real brilliance in story telling. THANK YOU!
Excellent read keeps you hoping our heroine gets her happily ever after. Shows real brilliance in story telling. THANK YOU!
January 13, 2018
Loved it. it was funny, sad, happy and lots of sweet moist love.
March 10, 2018
Embarrassingly bad contemporary romance. I guess I should have read the negative reviews.
April 1, 2018
Great book
This was the first time I have read anything by Chris Campillo, but it won't be my last. Such a great read, I can't wait to start the next book.
This was the first time I have read anything by Chris Campillo, but it won't be my last. Such a great read, I can't wait to start the next book.
April 20, 2018
Hot and sexy
Lots of love and lust. Great book about love and second chances. Lessons about running from love and forgiveness. Great book
Lots of love and lust. Great book about love and second chances. Lessons about running from love and forgiveness. Great book
August 5, 2018
A really great summer read! I laughed out loud so many times! Can’t wait to read the sequel.
September 7, 2019
ok. a little awkward. didn't flow fantastic. but pretty good
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December 12, 2016
A very enjoyable read. The author pulls you in from the very beginning of the book, and keeps you interested throughout. The characters are compassionate, witty, and overall fun people. I will be looking for more books from this author, for sure!!
January 15, 2019
Loved this book! A light romantic read. Very funny. Well written. A truly enjoyable first novel
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