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Something Borrowed #5
Something Blue
She’s the zen yoga teacher. His preferred exercise is with odd-shaped balls. But when these two opposites work together to heal his rugby injury there’s a lot more going on than yoga therapy.
Saskia Hall is finally in a good space. She’s put her bad relationships and nomadic life behind her and is concentrating on putting down roots by means of a business, a mortgage and a home in Portobello, London.
Josh Daly’s contract with the London Blues is coming to an end and he’s finally heading back to New Zealand to be with his four year old son. But when his feelings for his yoga teacher turn to something much deeper than he wants or needs, he’s torn. Is this just a fling? Or can he persuade Saskia to take a chance on him and a new life far away… forever?
Saskia Hall is finally in a good space. She’s put her bad relationships and nomadic life behind her and is concentrating on putting down roots by means of a business, a mortgage and a home in Portobello, London.
Josh Daly’s contract with the London Blues is coming to an end and he’s finally heading back to New Zealand to be with his four year old son. But when his feelings for his yoga teacher turn to something much deeper than he wants or needs, he’s torn. Is this just a fling? Or can he persuade Saskia to take a chance on him and a new life far away… forever?
- GenresSportsContemporary
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2019
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Louisa George
241 books165 followersAward-winning author Louisa George has been an avid reader her whole life. In between chapters she managed to fit in a BA degree in Communication Studies, trained as a nurse, married her doctor hero and had two sons. Now, she spends her days writing chapters of her own in the medical romance, contemporary romance and women’s fiction genres.
Louisa’s books have variously been nominated for the coveted RITA® Award and the NZ Koru Award (which she won in 2014 and 2016 for the Short Sexy Category) and translated into twelve languages. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand and, when not writing or reading, likes to travel, drink mojitos and do Zumba®- preferably all at the same time.
Visit her at www.louisageorge.com
Louisa’s books have variously been nominated for the coveted RITA® Award and the NZ Koru Award (which she won in 2014 and 2016 for the Short Sexy Category) and translated into twelve languages. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand and, when not writing or reading, likes to travel, drink mojitos and do Zumba®- preferably all at the same time.
Visit her at www.louisageorge.com
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May 9, 2019
A 👥couple meant to live separate lives but can they bear it?😕
May 7, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
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I enjoyed this angstful, London-set 💕romance between an injured 🏉 rugby player and his therapeutic yoga instructor, particularly the end. Though I felt it got off to a slow start, it picked up romance, complexity and my interest as it progressed. Both British Saskia, a determined young woman eager to settle down and grow her business, and New Zealander Josh, straddling ties to countries on opposite sides of the 🌏 globe, have painful romantic histories and legitimate reasons for resisting their attraction. However ...😉 A lot of their relationship pitfalls are self-induced but it did not make their eventual opening up to each other any less dramatic.
While it seemed to drag a bit at places when it got caught up in Josh and Saskia's fears and self-doubts, the overarching romance and the satisfying conclusion kept me invested and happy with the read.
I read one other novel in this series about a year ago and, though the two stories share many characters, they are easily read as standalones.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
May 7, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
🏉🏟
I enjoyed this angstful, London-set 💕romance between an injured 🏉 rugby player and his therapeutic yoga instructor, particularly the end. Though I felt it got off to a slow start, it picked up romance, complexity and my interest as it progressed. Both British Saskia, a determined young woman eager to settle down and grow her business, and New Zealander Josh, straddling ties to countries on opposite sides of the 🌏 globe, have painful romantic histories and legitimate reasons for resisting their attraction. However ...😉 A lot of their relationship pitfalls are self-induced but it did not make their eventual opening up to each other any less dramatic.
While it seemed to drag a bit at places when it got caught up in Josh and Saskia's fears and self-doubts, the overarching romance and the satisfying conclusion kept me invested and happy with the read.
I read one other novel in this series about a year ago and, though the two stories share many characters, they are easily read as standalones.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
May 6, 2019
Saskia and Josh have both been hurt in the past. They both have guards around their hearts and find it difficult to trust when it comes to the opposite sex. He meets Saskia, a yoga instructor, when he takes yoga classes in an effort to recover from a hamstring injury. Josh is a rough and tumble divorced rugby player who is longing to return home to New Zealand and his young son. When he meets Saskia he is instantly attracted, but he tells himself not to get close to her as he is leaving for home as soon as his contract with a ruby team comes through. Saskia has had terrible luck when it comes to men. At least two exes lied about being unattached, and her father has never been in her life. She has been hurt and humiliated and has been made to feel not enough for any man. She is attracted to Josh, but she knows he is leaving so why would she get involved? Well meaning girl friends encourage her to have an affair with him, to test the waters of dating again, something she hasn’t done for a few years. It becomes an advance, retreat advance again situation. Both are very attracted, but neither want to get hurt again. Eventually they give in, and their time together becomes hot and passionate. But he is still leaving, and she finds out about the son he never told her about. She feels betrayed again, and he realizes he has fallen in love with her. She has opened her own yoga studio and has put down roots for the first time in her life. He must go home to his son, but now he wants her to come with him to New Zealand. Can these two put aside their trust issues, and make compromises in order to have a happily ever after? This book was thoroughly enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone who loves romance.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
April 23, 2019
Learning to Trust Again.
Both Saskia and Josh have been betrayed in the past by those they loved, making trusting difficult. The attraction between the two of them is intense and despite knowing they can never have a long term relationship (as Josh has to return to New Zealand) they start an affair. However, how will Saskia react when she discovers he has an ex-wife and son in his life? An enjoyable story set in the world of rugby.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Both Saskia and Josh have been betrayed in the past by those they loved, making trusting difficult. The attraction between the two of them is intense and despite knowing they can never have a long term relationship (as Josh has to return to New Zealand) they start an affair. However, how will Saskia react when she discovers he has an ex-wife and son in his life? An enjoyable story set in the world of rugby.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 16, 2019
Something Blue is a wonderful, intense romance from Louisa George. Her characters always suck me into their world. Ms. George's characters, this time Saskia and Josh, are warmly human, faults and all. Josh is an injured rugby star who has turned to yoga to rehab his hamstring. Saskia is the yoga instructor. This book tells of their journey to love. The ending was surprising - and very real. I loved reading this story.
April 27, 2019
I enjoyed this book because it looked at a hard issue. A person having to move country for love, leaving behind friends and family. It dealt well with that and also highlighted a common problem for high profile sportspeople. Overall, it had romance and was also interesting which made it a great read.
November 10, 2023
this series just kept getting better
Well done! I love book series that continue with previous characters and settings. It keeps things grounded while navigating a new scenario/main character…especially when the first book grabs you and you want more!!!! This one did not disappoint! Great reading!
Well done! I love book series that continue with previous characters and settings. It keeps things grounded while navigating a new scenario/main character…especially when the first book grabs you and you want more!!!! This one did not disappoint! Great reading!
October 20, 2020
Good read
The series just keep getting better as you go! Josh and Saskia 's story is so sweet. Hate to see this series end!
The series just keep getting better as you go! Josh and Saskia 's story is so sweet. Hate to see this series end!
December 27, 2022
Something Blue
Saskia is a yoga instructor she is helping Josh a rugby player mend from a torn hamstring. They both have had bad relationships and don't want a relationship.
Saskia is a yoga instructor she is helping Josh a rugby player mend from a torn hamstring. They both have had bad relationships and don't want a relationship.
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