November Rains

A Year in Paradise #11

by Hildred Billings

Welcome to Paradise Valley, where the locals thrive on the rural landscape, the quirky Oregonian living, and the history of the lesbian commune that founded it. Mixing small town attitudes with lesbian dating? Sounds like another day in Paradise. Frankie Delacour has everything she could possibly want in a steady business, a supportive family, and townsfolk who don't give her too much flack. All right, so she doesn’t have a girlfriend, let alone a wife. She swears she can live without one. But one of her online friends is talking more and more about finally meeting in real life. In fact, Z, aka Elaine Hadley of the teashop Tea & Thyme has been wanting to meet for years, but Frankie can’t bring herself to consent. She hasn’t told Elaine a few things. Such as who she actually is. Some things are left best on the internet. Like the endless possibilities of a girlfriend maybe, someday.

Genres: Lesbian

114 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2019

About the author

Hildred Billings is a Japanese and Religious Studies graduate who has spent her entire life knowing she would write for a living someday. She has lived in Japan multiple times in multiple locations, from the heights of the Japanese alps to the hectic Tokyo suburbs, with a life in Shikoku somewhere in there too.

Currently, Hildred lives in Oregon with her partner and two cats. When she's not commandeering the corner of the neighborhood coffee shop on hours on end (it's okay, she's on a first-name basis with the baristas) she's probably parked on the couch watching Bob's Burgers or screaming at a Zelda game. (Seriously, Link, why don't you move right?)

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Reviews

[Lorraine Rusnack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am happy to see Frankie is finally able to get a love interest of course she has no idea her online friend is the new shop owner in town. Elaine meets Frankie and finds her confidence very attractive. I really enjoyed the unfolding of them realizing they already knew each other. Great addition to the series.

[♡Matty♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the take on online to real life in the book. Overall a good read, I'm sad to see my time in Paradise valley coming to an end pretty soon. The series has been interesting thus far and it's been a fun accompaniment to the year!

[Rian Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a perfect read for this month and In was very happy to see positive representation for once. I love the characters and they really balanced each other out well. My favourite character is Frankie little brother Dominick. The one thing I had problem with was the length ans that it didn't really feel resolved. I don't mind the absence of sex, but I would have preferred to at least see one kiss in this book. And honestly, I felt this book ended just when the story was about to heat up.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Online Friends Link Up

Frankie has made her Deli in Paradise Valley a successful venture and gives her brother a home while he goes to school online. Elaine moves to Paradise to start her dream business, Tea and Thyme. Little did they know how easy it would be to be friends. Great series. Recommend.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Online leass to in person connection

Although not as amazing as the first book was, this book was still enjoyable— even if its due to the familiar setting & the connection with the town's lovable characters rather than the actual storyline itself.

Still, all in all I would easily recommend this book.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delicious!

The installment in the "A Year in Paradise" series is another entertaining visit with old friends and new. I love all of the quirky characters and the tales of life in small town Oregon. Each of the books in this series is a rather quick read as either a stand alone or as part of the series. I recommend the series for your must read list.

[Kayla Jammison · Rating 4 out of 5]

slow build up

I really adored the story. I hate that it didn’t focus more on. Them but unimportant details which were irrelevant. Especially with a story this short get to the meat and potatoes. It was a missed opportunity. With how good the story was building up. I still feel like there was no climax.

[Lisa R Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but good.

This installment of A year in Paradise could have been the best of the lot, the premise is great, but it was too short to develop the romance. I still liked it. If your into the series it’s a must read.

[Tammy Carney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

I like how they were friends for years but never told each other there personal stuff. A slow start but a good read. Cant wait for December

[Doug Elliott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another nice update from Paradise Valley with a little random chance thrown in for good measure.

[MizLiz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice read about starting a business. These last few books in the series would be good reading for teenagers with a G some with almost a PG rating.