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Stormy Love
USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms, weaves a story of betrayal, deceit, and risking it all for love.
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.
On her wedding day, Ava finds her fiancée messing around with his best man's wife. Stranded at the altar, she manages to collect herself. Humiliated and angry, she decides to go on her honeymoon—alone. It's already paid for, so why not. She swears off rich men for the rest of her life.
The hunk offering scuba lessons seems the perfect distraction. Short term. No Strings.
Why shouldn't she spend her honeymoon making love? It may not be with her husband, but then again, she isn't wearing a ring.
Wet & Wild Series
Stormy Love
Savage Love
Secure Love
Note: This story does end on a cliff hanger. It's part 1 of a 3 book series.
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.
On her wedding day, Ava finds her fiancée messing around with his best man's wife. Stranded at the altar, she manages to collect herself. Humiliated and angry, she decides to go on her honeymoon—alone. It's already paid for, so why not. She swears off rich men for the rest of her life.
The hunk offering scuba lessons seems the perfect distraction. Short term. No Strings.
Why shouldn't she spend her honeymoon making love? It may not be with her husband, but then again, she isn't wearing a ring.
Wet & Wild Series
Stormy Love
Savage Love
Secure Love
Note: This story does end on a cliff hanger. It's part 1 of a 3 book series.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2018
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Lexy Timms
758 books1,297 followersLexy Timms is a mom, business woman, dreamer and writer. She finally decided to write her first romance novel and Saving Forever is her debut story.
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July 4, 2018
The story had promise, but..
Lexy Timms used to be one of my favorite writers, I would read anything she wrote. But The last few offerings have been sub par and like so many writers she has jumped on the bandwagon of "let's drag it out with filler and make it a multiple book tale". The story of Kellie and Ash had potential. It was wordy and filled with a lot of "filler" carp that had no bearing on the story Ms. Timms was trying to impart. The beginning was great, then it lagged in the middle with lots and lots of unnecessary stuff. But the ending was typical Timms, a CLIFFHANGER. So now you expect me to buy book two? But, wait for it, there's also a book THREE. Just tell the story already. Are you really that greedy and think that highly of yourself that you expect your readers to put up with this crap? I honestly don't care how Ash and Kallie's story ends. Whom ever she winds up with, I wish them luck putting up with her whiney, indecisive, personality. Good luck to you Ms. Timms, but you won't be getting any more of my hard earned money.
Lexy Timms used to be one of my favorite writers, I would read anything she wrote. But The last few offerings have been sub par and like so many writers she has jumped on the bandwagon of "let's drag it out with filler and make it a multiple book tale". The story of Kellie and Ash had potential. It was wordy and filled with a lot of "filler" carp that had no bearing on the story Ms. Timms was trying to impart. The beginning was great, then it lagged in the middle with lots and lots of unnecessary stuff. But the ending was typical Timms, a CLIFFHANGER. So now you expect me to buy book two? But, wait for it, there's also a book THREE. Just tell the story already. Are you really that greedy and think that highly of yourself that you expect your readers to put up with this crap? I honestly don't care how Ash and Kallie's story ends. Whom ever she winds up with, I wish them luck putting up with her whiney, indecisive, personality. Good luck to you Ms. Timms, but you won't be getting any more of my hard earned money.
April 12, 2020
Tacco12 - per RFS
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Quale migliore vendetta per essere stata tradita il giorno del proprio matrimonio che non usufruire ugualmente della lussuosissima luna di miele a spese del fedifrago?
E per la cronaca, non siamo in un giallo quindi l’omicidio non è un’opzione!
La bella Kallie, convinta dalle amiche, decide di partire alla volta di Saint Barts, speranzosa che la villa dotata di ogni comfort, la spiaggia privata, i cocktails, lo chef personale e una jacuzzi da urlo possano aiutarla a superare l’accaduto.
Se poi in quelle due settimane di soggiorno, avesse anche conosciuto qualcuno di affascinante con il quale vivere una breve avventura… perché no?
Chiodo scaccia chiodo, dicono.
E qui entra in scena Ash, simpatico e sexy da morire. Ufficialmente barista, amante della vita semplice e senza alcun legame con la famiglia.
Inutile dire che tra i due c’è subito una forte intesa e l’attrazione fisica li porta in poco tempo l’uno nelle braccia dell’altra. Ma sarà solo una delle brevi storie che nascono e muoiono sull’isola?
Lascio a voi scoprirlo naturalmente!
Per la prima volta, devo confessare che tra tutti i vari personaggi nei quali ci si imbatte nella storia, quello con il quale ho simpatizzato maggiormente è Eris, una delle damigelle della (mancata) sposa. Una donna presente, scanzonata e assolutamente esplosiva che sprona l’amica a reagire a un evento certamente traumatico.
Kallie è ragionevolmente triste, confusa e arrabbiata.
Personalmente Ash l’ho trovato un po’ vacuo per quanto, purtroppo, non potrò mai sapere se una ricchezza sconfinata e un fondo fiduciario renderebbero così “rilassata” nei confronti della vita anche la sottoscritta.
Che dire, leggendo la loro storia mi è venuta voglia di sole, mare e sabbia. Impossibile resistere al fascino di questa isola da sogno.
Il libro si legge abbastanza bene, la scrittura è scorrevole sebbene ci siano molti refusi, specialmente dalla traduzione dall’inglese: fare godere i personaggi in doppia lingua temo non sia stata una buona scelta.
In merito alla storia, confesso che l’ho trovata plausibile ma un poco banale, mentre il finale, decisamente brusco e incomprensibile.
Tutto sommato, è una lettura facile e leggera ma rivedrei l’ultima parte che dà l’impressione si sia voluta chiudere troppo velocemente.
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Quale migliore vendetta per essere stata tradita il giorno del proprio matrimonio che non usufruire ugualmente della lussuosissima luna di miele a spese del fedifrago?
E per la cronaca, non siamo in un giallo quindi l’omicidio non è un’opzione!
La bella Kallie, convinta dalle amiche, decide di partire alla volta di Saint Barts, speranzosa che la villa dotata di ogni comfort, la spiaggia privata, i cocktails, lo chef personale e una jacuzzi da urlo possano aiutarla a superare l’accaduto.
Se poi in quelle due settimane di soggiorno, avesse anche conosciuto qualcuno di affascinante con il quale vivere una breve avventura… perché no?
Chiodo scaccia chiodo, dicono.
E qui entra in scena Ash, simpatico e sexy da morire. Ufficialmente barista, amante della vita semplice e senza alcun legame con la famiglia.
Inutile dire che tra i due c’è subito una forte intesa e l’attrazione fisica li porta in poco tempo l’uno nelle braccia dell’altra. Ma sarà solo una delle brevi storie che nascono e muoiono sull’isola?
Lascio a voi scoprirlo naturalmente!
Per la prima volta, devo confessare che tra tutti i vari personaggi nei quali ci si imbatte nella storia, quello con il quale ho simpatizzato maggiormente è Eris, una delle damigelle della (mancata) sposa. Una donna presente, scanzonata e assolutamente esplosiva che sprona l’amica a reagire a un evento certamente traumatico.
Kallie è ragionevolmente triste, confusa e arrabbiata.
Personalmente Ash l’ho trovato un po’ vacuo per quanto, purtroppo, non potrò mai sapere se una ricchezza sconfinata e un fondo fiduciario renderebbero così “rilassata” nei confronti della vita anche la sottoscritta.
Che dire, leggendo la loro storia mi è venuta voglia di sole, mare e sabbia. Impossibile resistere al fascino di questa isola da sogno.
Il libro si legge abbastanza bene, la scrittura è scorrevole sebbene ci siano molti refusi, specialmente dalla traduzione dall’inglese: fare godere i personaggi in doppia lingua temo non sia stata una buona scelta.
In merito alla storia, confesso che l’ho trovata plausibile ma un poco banale, mentre il finale, decisamente brusco e incomprensibile.
Tutto sommato, è una lettura facile e leggera ma rivedrei l’ultima parte che dà l’impressione si sia voluta chiudere troppo velocemente.
March 3, 2025
This just wasn’t for me.
For someone who claims they aren’t a gold digger Kallie mentions having no money worries a lot in the start whilst talking about her impending marriage.
Then making money (if you have none or too much) one of the main storylines left me feeling blah.
For someone who claims they aren’t a gold digger Kallie mentions having no money worries a lot in the start whilst talking about her impending marriage.
Then making money (if you have none or too much) one of the main storylines left me feeling blah.
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Blurb:
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.
On her wedding day, Ava finds her fiancée messing around with his best man's wife. Stranded at the altar, she manages to collect herself. Humiliated and angry, she decides to go on her honeymoon—alone. It's already paid for, so why not. She swears off rich men for the rest of her life.
The hunk offering scuba lessons seems the perfect distraction. Short term. No Strings.
Why shouldn't she spend her honeymoon making love? It may not be with her husband, but then again, she isn't wearing a ring.
Wet & Wild Series
Stormy Love
Savage Love
Secure Love
Note: This story does end on a cliff hanger. It's part 1 of a 3 book series.
Blurb:
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.
On her wedding day, Ava finds her fiancée messing around with his best man's wife. Stranded at the altar, she manages to collect herself. Humiliated and angry, she decides to go on her honeymoon—alone. It's already paid for, so why not. She swears off rich men for the rest of her life.
The hunk offering scuba lessons seems the perfect distraction. Short term. No Strings.
Why shouldn't she spend her honeymoon making love? It may not be with her husband, but then again, she isn't wearing a ring.
Wet & Wild Series
Stormy Love
Savage Love
Secure Love
Note: This story does end on a cliff hanger. It's part 1 of a 3 book series.
January 10, 2022
It was ok. There were a few scene jumps that confused me, but otherwise it was a good story. Kailee gets cheated on on her wedding day. She goes on her honeymoon alone. She meets a cute bartender and they hang out and have some hot sex. They both start to fall for one another until she finds out he’s rich and leaves. It ends in a mild cliffy, but it’s not enough to read the next 2 for me.
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February 27, 2021
Kallie should have known that everything would go wrong at her wedding. The bad dreams should have given her an inkling that something wasn't right but, then, would you expect to find your husband-to-be in a closet having his way with the wife of the best man? She didn't need the hassle of James - the man wasn't faithful and treated Kallie as if she were below him. She makes up her mind as to what her next step will be when she reminds herself that her honeymoon cottage is still waiting for her. It's non-refundable and she has every intent of using it. Great choice! Checking out the beach bar, she spots a remarkably handsome bartender, or at least that's what she thinks he is. His name is Ash, and his eye was on Kallie from the moment she walked into the bar. He's a wealthy playboy, a good guy, but wary of getting too close to any woman he meets on the island. His family has so much money that they own half the east coast, but Ash is going to keep that information quiet. Rather than a one-night stand, Kallie and Ash choose to spend the entire next day together, something Ash has never done before. Kallie is enjoying herself more than she ever has and doesn't want to see him go. But a secret comes to light after their night on the yacht and, even though it wouldn't be a problem for most people, it is for Kallie because of her history with James. A lie? By omission, perhaps, but it's a lie, nonetheless. My heart broke for Ash because he already knew that she could be "it" for him. Taking an early flight off the island is what she needs to do, but is it what she wants to do? Once home, someone's pounding at her door and, sure enough, James has come to ask her for one more chance. (NOOO!) She's starting to break and is thinking about giving him a chance when, there's pounding at the door, again. There, with a huge bouquet of tropical flowers, is Ash! A perfect spot for a cliffhanger, but I want to know what happens next!
The narration is beautifully done by Hayden Hall. The characters' voices are clear and distinct with inflection and tone that brings them to life.
The narration is beautifully done by Hayden Hall. The characters' voices are clear and distinct with inflection and tone that brings them to life.
June 5, 2021
On her wedding day Kallie finds out her soon to be husband was caught in a comprising position with the best mans wife . She decides to go on the honeymoon by herself where she meets Ash who she presumes is just a normal guy working as a barman on the island . When she finds out Ash is mote than he’s portrayed she feels lied to and goes home to try and get over him. I loved listening to this the chemistry between Kallie and Ash was there from the minute they met and I’m hoping book 2 brings a HEA .
July 20, 2021
Steamy romance series
This book such a fascinating story. One that's been done before but somehow this story felt new. A bride is jilted by her fiancé who is caught having an affair with one of her bridesmaids. After some convincing by her best friend, she goes on her honeymoon alone where she meets Ash. A surfer bum who is determined to strike up a vacation fling. What happens when the feelings turn into something more?
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read that ended in a cliffhanger. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
This book such a fascinating story. One that's been done before but somehow this story felt new. A bride is jilted by her fiancé who is caught having an affair with one of her bridesmaids. After some convincing by her best friend, she goes on her honeymoon alone where she meets Ash. A surfer bum who is determined to strike up a vacation fling. What happens when the feelings turn into something more?
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read that ended in a cliffhanger. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
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April 17, 2022Another bookbub gift which allowed me to discover this author and while the time away while traveling. The book lets itself be read, but Kallie's aversion to all rich men because her fiancé was a jerk seems a bit immature. Also, what is the allure of food fights?? Especially when the food in question is outrageously expensive? Just as I don't seem to possess the prank gene, I am also totally baffled and left cold by the joy of smearing people with food.
A rather strange detail, Timms must have changed the name of the heroine because in the blurb I read she is referred to as Ava.
A rather strange detail, Timms must have changed the name of the heroine because in the blurb I read she is referred to as Ava.
September 18, 2022
Stormy Love
What the hell. I can’t believe this. I don’t like cliffhangers at all. Aside from that I loved reading/ listening to this book. I have to say that although James and Ash comes from wealth they are poles apart in the way they treat Kalli. I love how Kalli’s becoming her own self and let her inner self shine. Mostly I love chemistry between Ash and Kalli it’s amazing. I am curious as to which man she will choose to give a second chance. Truly looking forward to reading the next book.
What the hell. I can’t believe this. I don’t like cliffhangers at all. Aside from that I loved reading/ listening to this book. I have to say that although James and Ash comes from wealth they are poles apart in the way they treat Kalli. I love how Kalli’s becoming her own self and let her inner self shine. Mostly I love chemistry between Ash and Kalli it’s amazing. I am curious as to which man she will choose to give a second chance. Truly looking forward to reading the next book.
August 20, 2021
First time I've heard this narrator or listened/read this author.
I loved the narrator, kept you engaged and performed the accent well. I did increase the speed to listen to it, I like a fast pace that way.
I enjoyed the story, it was full of steamy bits and I enjoyed the characters. I read some reviews complaining about the cliffhanger, but it's indicated in the description so I'm not sure why people were surprised...
I loved the narrator, kept you engaged and performed the accent well. I did increase the speed to listen to it, I like a fast pace that way.
I enjoyed the story, it was full of steamy bits and I enjoyed the characters. I read some reviews complaining about the cliffhanger, but it's indicated in the description so I'm not sure why people were surprised...
August 13, 2022
An amazing romantic novel dramatic from page one, great pace reading and for adult readers. Limited offer from @bookbub pretty Kallie and sinful Ash are electric the action of dealing with situations. To minimize disruption in life moving forward, diving into the ocean feeling the need to allow the sea water baptizing a person. The imagery of the scenery of a honeymoon setting was simply a dream combination. Such a good, funny, romantic and adult book.
July 26, 2018
Loved!!
What a ride!! Kallie has s nightmare before her wedding nuptials, the unforgivable. To help her heal and recover, she goes on her honeymoon alone and meets an amazing man, Ash. Ash is a local on the island with a secret of his own but is captivated by Kallie. What starts off as a holiday fling, turns into more until Kallie finds out Ash’s secret.
What a ride!! Kallie has s nightmare before her wedding nuptials, the unforgivable. To help her heal and recover, she goes on her honeymoon alone and meets an amazing man, Ash. Ash is a local on the island with a secret of his own but is captivated by Kallie. What starts off as a holiday fling, turns into more until Kallie finds out Ash’s secret.
August 4, 2018
Good read.
I enjoyed this book. I have read a lot of this author's books & she's good. Kallie goes on her honeymoon alone & she meets Ash. When she finds out he's not who he said he was it's to close to home for her. She runs back home with a broken heart. Thanks.
I enjoyed this book. I have read a lot of this author's books & she's good. Kallie goes on her honeymoon alone & she meets Ash. When she finds out he's not who he said he was it's to close to home for her. She runs back home with a broken heart. Thanks.
July 2, 2020
Surfer bad boy!
Kallie's predicament is one no woman ever wants to face, but most of us have, maybe not to that extent, but some version of it! I like her way of dealing with the aftermath though!
Please get your proof reader to do a better job!
Kallie's predicament is one no woman ever wants to face, but most of us have, maybe not to that extent, but some version of it! I like her way of dealing with the aftermath though!
Please get your proof reader to do a better job!
July 24, 2021
Good but…
I like the story but not the ending. I understand cliffhangers but this was not a cliffhanger to me. It just ended oddly. To me it felt unfinished. I know there is a book two to continue on with James and Ash vying for Kallie’s heart. Whether I read it, I don’t know.
I like the story but not the ending. I understand cliffhangers but this was not a cliffhanger to me. It just ended oddly. To me it felt unfinished. I know there is a book two to continue on with James and Ash vying for Kallie’s heart. Whether I read it, I don’t know.
July 30, 2021
Meh….
Potential, so much potential. Writing style was an easy read. Just soooo over the trope of “heart-o-gold good girl” not interested in $$ but hooked up with the “billionaire bad-boy” who is redeemed by true love.
Potential, so much potential. Writing style was an easy read. Just soooo over the trope of “heart-o-gold good girl” not interested in $$ but hooked up with the “billionaire bad-boy” who is redeemed by true love.
September 8, 2021
Callie and Ash's steamy story
Wedding day blew up in her face and Callie decided to go on her non refundable Honeymoon alone. She met a surfer guy and was falling for him when she found out he was like her ex. Great story, good read.
Wedding day blew up in her face and Callie decided to go on her non refundable Honeymoon alone. She met a surfer guy and was falling for him when she found out he was like her ex. Great story, good read.
August 11, 2022
I couldn't finish it. The grammar and spelling were atrocious. Got to 26% and deleted it. Just awful. I'm thinking of deleting all the other books I have by this author too, not sure I'm brave enough to give them a go.
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October 27, 2022Good story line but...WAY too many pages of explicit, second by second sex that would make a pornographer blush and only added many dozen pages to the book. Totally not necessary as the storyline was interesting but that simply became boring after half a dozen blow by blow descriptions.
June 1, 2024
Romance at its best.
Sometimes something that starts out as a heart break turns out to be a blessing in disguise. What is true in the morning will not be the same in the afternoon.
Sometimes something that starts out as a heart break turns out to be a blessing in disguise. What is true in the morning will not be the same in the afternoon.
March 12, 2025
Multiple books
Multiple books for 1 story, don't like that especially when they don't warn you ahead of time. I liked the story until the end now I have to pay for more books if I want the ending. Nope not going to do it!
Multiple books for 1 story, don't like that especially when they don't warn you ahead of time. I liked the story until the end now I have to pay for more books if I want the ending. Nope not going to do it!
July 8, 2018
WOW. Just WOW. This book was a touching slice of life, you will genuinely care about the characters, and the story will draw you in and keep you. I'll be checking more by this author.
July 10, 2018
This is the first book I've read by this author and the first book in this series.
I loved the storyline and the characters.
It is a fast paced and well written book filled with love.
I loved the storyline and the characters.
It is a fast paced and well written book filled with love.
September 5, 2018
Smooth af
September 28, 2018
Nice story. Will read second book of this series
November 5, 2018
It is a great book to read
January 6, 2019
Stormy Love
Enjoyed the book. Had a cliffhanger and not part of the kindle unlimited. I will never know what happened.
The story was unique and well written. Enjoy.
Enjoyed the book. Had a cliffhanger and not part of the kindle unlimited. I will never know what happened.
The story was unique and well written. Enjoy.
May 6, 2019
3.75 stars. Liked the story, but needs editing.
June 3, 2020
I just finish this book and I will be getting the next 2 to see what happens.
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