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Camp Firefly Falls #19
Love, All
Nate Carter is living the good life. Taking a break from his engineering day job to be Camp Firefly Falls’ resident tennis instructor, he’s got nothing on his plate besides acting as best man for his sister and his BFF’s wedding, and avoiding a summer-ending injury like the one that side-lined him last year.
An unfortunate incident involving salad dressing and his tuxedo finds Nate face-to-face with struggling single-mom Ruby Hudson who’s moonlighting as a cater waiter. After their calamitous meeting, they have a far more satisfying end to their evening in the back of Ruby’s ancient station wagon.
Nate is keen for a repeat or even a relationship, but Ruby doesn’t have time for the handsome tennis player no matter how sexy his forearms are. But after convincing her to give him a shot, Nate thinks their relationship might be able to go the distance.
The end of the season is fast approaching and Nate is ready to put his heart on the line, but his assurances and their chemistry may not be enough for Ruby to upend her life. After all, in tennis love means nothing.
An unfortunate incident involving salad dressing and his tuxedo finds Nate face-to-face with struggling single-mom Ruby Hudson who’s moonlighting as a cater waiter. After their calamitous meeting, they have a far more satisfying end to their evening in the back of Ruby’s ancient station wagon.
Nate is keen for a repeat or even a relationship, but Ruby doesn’t have time for the handsome tennis player no matter how sexy his forearms are. But after convincing her to give him a shot, Nate thinks their relationship might be able to go the distance.
The end of the season is fast approaching and Nate is ready to put his heart on the line, but his assurances and their chemistry may not be enough for Ruby to upend her life. After all, in tennis love means nothing.
- GenresContemporaryRomance
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2018
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Tamsen Parker
42 books391 followersTamsen Parker is a stay-at-home mom by day, erotic romance writer by naptime. She lives with her family outside of Boston, where she tweets too much, sleeps too little and is always in the middle of a book. Aside from good food, sweet rieslings and gin cocktails, she has a fondness for monograms and subway maps. She should really start drinking coffee.
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March 4, 2020
It's that time again... I get to read another book by my fave! Tamsen Parker's writing style has always vibed with me in a way I cannot understand. Whatever jedi mind tricks she is playing, I'm totally into it.
I managed to buy this beauty a while ago but lost it among my kindle library (what do you expect, Bookbub these days is killing me with those freebies). I marked it down on my TBR because I HAD to read it. I couldn't not read a beautiful, little romance by my fave. So yes, I am 100% biased in my review. Beware!
Nate is an engineer who is also a tennis instructor (we've already got a winner folks), and he stumbles upon Ruby, who is a single mom looking for a good time. At first, this seemed like an easy one night stand sort of deal, but things get steamier. Ruby doesn't want anymore time with him, but Nate is head over heels and wants some more!
The chemistry in this book is ON FIRE (totally a pun in reference to another Tamsen book, just saying). I totally loved the relationship between these characters and how Ruby's daughter perfectly fit into the situation as well. Chloe was actually quite spunky and funny, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
My biggest negative was I wish there was a little bit more. I understand this book was not meant to be very long, but I wanted to see their relationship grow and change just a bit more. Maybe two or three more chapters? The issues were fixed quite quickly for my tastes. Other than that, I think they were quite the pair! Not perfectly matched right away, but they totally grow on you.
Honestly, I adored this book. If you're looking for a quick read where a relationship builds hot and fast yet actually faces real issues, grab this book! It's super sweet and worth the read.
Five out of five stars.
I managed to buy this beauty a while ago but lost it among my kindle library (what do you expect, Bookbub these days is killing me with those freebies). I marked it down on my TBR because I HAD to read it. I couldn't not read a beautiful, little romance by my fave. So yes, I am 100% biased in my review. Beware!
Nate is an engineer who is also a tennis instructor (we've already got a winner folks), and he stumbles upon Ruby, who is a single mom looking for a good time. At first, this seemed like an easy one night stand sort of deal, but things get steamier. Ruby doesn't want anymore time with him, but Nate is head over heels and wants some more!
The chemistry in this book is ON FIRE (totally a pun in reference to another Tamsen book, just saying). I totally loved the relationship between these characters and how Ruby's daughter perfectly fit into the situation as well. Chloe was actually quite spunky and funny, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
My biggest negative was I wish there was a little bit more. I understand this book was not meant to be very long, but I wanted to see their relationship grow and change just a bit more. Maybe two or three more chapters? The issues were fixed quite quickly for my tastes. Other than that, I think they were quite the pair! Not perfectly matched right away, but they totally grow on you.
Honestly, I adored this book. If you're looking for a quick read where a relationship builds hot and fast yet actually faces real issues, grab this book! It's super sweet and worth the read.
Five out of five stars.
July 7, 2018
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy reading this. I ultimately felt that the hero and heroine were ill suited; their communication styles were a consistent problem throughout the entire book and nothing in their resolution makes me think that will change, and in addition, the ending of the book reads strongly as the heroine reconsidering their relationship because she didn't get her deserved promotion. I certainly don't think that the author meant it to be read that way, but since I already didn't believe in their romance by that point, the conclusion was there to be taken.
Really disappointing. I very much wanted to like this.
**Read for Ripped Bodice Summer Bingo, Set at Summer Camp**
Really disappointing. I very much wanted to like this.
**Read for Ripped Bodice Summer Bingo, Set at Summer Camp**
May 30, 2018
Fittingly, the story begins with Van and Willa’s wedding, where Nate as the brother of the bride, is fulfilling his obligations and entertaining the ladies at the singles table. However, when he sees the struggling cater-waiter, Ruby, he rushes to help her. Hence begins the weirdest flirtation session I’ve ever read. I was very amused at Ruby’s bluntness and determination. Loved it, actually.
Nate surprised me with his determination and his passion. I loved how devoted he was to Ruby and her daughter, Chloe. I loved how he always strives to do the right thing. How he pretty much from the start gives off the vibe (to the reader anyway) that he’s in it for the long haul.
Ruby, having struggled for the past ten years, at least, will do anything in her power to give her daughter the one thing she loves most. Even if it means it’s costing her a lot of personal thing, and her child has to go without some uncritical items in life. And for that exact reason, and her being independent and a survivor for so long, she won’t let Nate get too close, won’t let herself become too dependent on him.
Ruby’s struggle is real. She’s overlooked, she’s doing her best and she’s the best at what she’s doing. She’s juggling life amazingly well, so that when she goes the extra mile in an attempt to better her daughter’s life and a door slams in her face, she’s forced to act in a way she never wanted.
Nate and Ruby’s relationship grows to be so beautiful, that when the crash arrives, it just broke my heart. I so felt for Nate, he was trying so hard, but the rude awakening he received made it all fall into place; the way he saw everything so much more clear, ensured he does the right thing when the opportunity presented itself.
I so much enjoyed Love, All, I feel like reading a lot more of the Camp Firefly books. And I just might.
4.5 Stars
Nate surprised me with his determination and his passion. I loved how devoted he was to Ruby and her daughter, Chloe. I loved how he always strives to do the right thing. How he pretty much from the start gives off the vibe (to the reader anyway) that he’s in it for the long haul.
Ruby, having struggled for the past ten years, at least, will do anything in her power to give her daughter the one thing she loves most. Even if it means it’s costing her a lot of personal thing, and her child has to go without some uncritical items in life. And for that exact reason, and her being independent and a survivor for so long, she won’t let Nate get too close, won’t let herself become too dependent on him.
Ruby’s struggle is real. She’s overlooked, she’s doing her best and she’s the best at what she’s doing. She’s juggling life amazingly well, so that when she goes the extra mile in an attempt to better her daughter’s life and a door slams in her face, she’s forced to act in a way she never wanted.
Nate and Ruby’s relationship grows to be so beautiful, that when the crash arrives, it just broke my heart. I so felt for Nate, he was trying so hard, but the rude awakening he received made it all fall into place; the way he saw everything so much more clear, ensured he does the right thing when the opportunity presented itself.
I so much enjoyed Love, All, I feel like reading a lot more of the Camp Firefly books. And I just might.
4.5 Stars
December 25, 2018
Cute sweet story of two amazing people!
I loved Nate as a side character in Van and Willa’s story but him in this story was even more amazing. I love Nate and Ruby. Chloe is super sweet and fun addition to their story.
I loved Nate as a side character in Van and Willa’s story but him in this story was even more amazing. I love Nate and Ruby. Chloe is super sweet and fun addition to their story.
August 5, 2019
I loved Nate, but he apologized too much for stuff that wasn't that bad. Ruby was difficult for me to relate to. Everything ended up okay, though.
June 2, 2018
Ruby's used to juggling lots of things -- work, home, parenting, etc. and when she meets Nate while working a catering job, he's nice enough that she lets her friend put the thought in her head she could use a getting frisky with him. She really doesn't have the time for a man in her life, and the defenses she's built up over the years around her heart are significant.
Nate isn't just looking for a one-night-stand though -- her really likes Ruby and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get her to trust him and give them a chance for a real relationship. And she really makes him work for it. (He really tries hard too!)
But summer comes to an end, and Nate will be returning to Boston and he doesn't want to end his hard-won relationship with Ruby. Unfortunately his approach isn't all that great and both Ruby and Nate have to figure out how they feel if there's any hope of them moving forward.
I really liked this. This took me about a day to read and it moves along quite nicely. It works well as a standalone. It isn't your traditional "camp" story in that the characters are adults. Nate is a real sweetheart in Love, All and I was cheering for Ruby to see what was right in front of her nose! An enjoyable read.
Nate isn't just looking for a one-night-stand though -- her really likes Ruby and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get her to trust him and give them a chance for a real relationship. And she really makes him work for it. (He really tries hard too!)
But summer comes to an end, and Nate will be returning to Boston and he doesn't want to end his hard-won relationship with Ruby. Unfortunately his approach isn't all that great and both Ruby and Nate have to figure out how they feel if there's any hope of them moving forward.
I really liked this. This took me about a day to read and it moves along quite nicely. It works well as a standalone. It isn't your traditional "camp" story in that the characters are adults. Nate is a real sweetheart in Love, All and I was cheering for Ruby to see what was right in front of her nose! An enjoyable read.
July 23, 2021
A pretty standard rich boy meets townie girl. He is a well-intentioned guy and she is a single mom with a large (and understandable) chip on her shoulder. In Ms. Parker’s hands, the story is much richer, with vividly drawn characters. The hero is definitely a beta, and it works well in this story. The heroine is comfortable with her sexuality and leads him in the bedroom. He happily follows. This is a really good book.
September 13, 2022
I liked this one better than the previous book in the series. Willa's brother Nate, who we met in the last one, gets his own story here. This one didn't have as much going on at camp itself, but I enjoyed it. Ruby was a tough nut to crack, and there were times her stubbornness got a little annoying, but she redeemed herself in the end
April 16, 2022
Read in epub format on my Nook.
December 13, 2022
I wanted to like this book
I wanted to like this book, but I just didn't. It's loosely set in the NIW defunct multi author Camp Firefly Falls series, but can be read as a stand alone. My problem is a partly the characters---Ruby is admirable as a struggling single mom, but not very likeable. Her adamant refusal to accept any help from anyone seems out of touch from every single mother I know; and comes across as belligerent. And Nate is so pleasant and likeable that he just comes across as blah. Then he suddenly decides to fix her situation without so much as asking? It didn't fit his character. I didn't feel real chemistry at any point, just convenience.
I wanted to like this book, but I just didn't. It's loosely set in the NIW defunct multi author Camp Firefly Falls series, but can be read as a stand alone. My problem is a partly the characters---Ruby is admirable as a struggling single mom, but not very likeable. Her adamant refusal to accept any help from anyone seems out of touch from every single mother I know; and comes across as belligerent. And Nate is so pleasant and likeable that he just comes across as blah. Then he suddenly decides to fix her situation without so much as asking? It didn't fit his character. I didn't feel real chemistry at any point, just convenience.
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