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Ladies of Diamond Lake #2
Exceeding Expectations
ASIN B0848SPB18 moved to the more recent edition
Michelle Brennan has known since childhood she was meant to be a doctor. She works hard every day as an EMT and saves every penny toward her singular goal of attending medical school. She’ll be the first in her family to go to college, and romance is the last thing on her mind.
Everything Robin Barberg has struggled toward is coming together. Years of painstaking restoration have her century-old home nearly perfect. She and her business partners have acquired a building for the restaurant she’s always dreamed of opening. And she’s finally met the woman of her dreams: smart, athletic, and sexy.
When these two meet, Michelle tries to harden her heart against love but succumbs to temptation, wondering if something’s been missing in her life and if, just maybe, there’s a way to find some balance. Robin, suddenly beset by unexpected calamity, is forced to confront the reality that the very self-reliance which has gotten her this far could cost her the one thing she wants most.
Michelle Brennan has known since childhood she was meant to be a doctor. She works hard every day as an EMT and saves every penny toward her singular goal of attending medical school. She’ll be the first in her family to go to college, and romance is the last thing on her mind.
Everything Robin Barberg has struggled toward is coming together. Years of painstaking restoration have her century-old home nearly perfect. She and her business partners have acquired a building for the restaurant she’s always dreamed of opening. And she’s finally met the woman of her dreams: smart, athletic, and sexy.
When these two meet, Michelle tries to harden her heart against love but succumbs to temptation, wondering if something’s been missing in her life and if, just maybe, there’s a way to find some balance. Robin, suddenly beset by unexpected calamity, is forced to confront the reality that the very self-reliance which has gotten her this far could cost her the one thing she wants most.
- GenresLesbian
352 pages, ebook
Published February 1, 2020
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About the author
McGee Mathews
11 books20 followersOriginally from Michigan, McGee Mathews uses her obsession with genealogy to create memorable romance characters.
Her latest novel, You Can't Outrun Your Roots, is a second chance romance with older women set in SC,
The historical novel Keeping Secrets set during the American civil war is available through Sapphire Publishing.
Still a fan of the eighties, she loves the character Robbie in her indie Ladies of Diamond Lake series. Featuring minor characters from these stories, the book Slaying Dragons is a dramatic look into mental illness and how it affects those around them.
McGee and her wife of 29 years raised three children on a farm in South Carolina. Her wife is retired and they are officially RV nomads.
Her latest novel, You Can't Outrun Your Roots, is a second chance romance with older women set in SC,
The historical novel Keeping Secrets set during the American civil war is available through Sapphire Publishing.
Still a fan of the eighties, she loves the character Robbie in her indie Ladies of Diamond Lake series. Featuring minor characters from these stories, the book Slaying Dragons is a dramatic look into mental illness and how it affects those around them.
McGee and her wife of 29 years raised three children on a farm in South Carolina. Her wife is retired and they are officially RV nomads.
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February 5, 2020
More Love in Diamond Lake
Robin is starting to get her life together. She’s got a great car, is going into business with some friends and the work on her house is coming along nicely. She has even found the woman of her dreams. Life is perfect…until it isn’t. Michelle is a paramedic whose main goal is to get to med school. When she meets Robin she is attracted but determined not to get too involved, nothing can get in the way of school. But when things turn dark, she has to decide on her goals or love…
This is the second book in the Ladies of Diamond Lake series. (The first is Moving Violations) It’s a good book filled with friendship, love and drama. I likes the paramedic emergency action, it was exciting and interesting. Robin’s work on the house is also fascinating. The details and surprises that are involved are so much fun. The romance was good and the sexy bits lovely. The friendships from the first book are continued in this book and it was nice to revisit those women. This is a good book, light and easy. A good way to pass time at the Dr. office waiting room and other times when you need a quick escape for a while, at least it was for me.
Robin is starting to get her life together. She’s got a great car, is going into business with some friends and the work on her house is coming along nicely. She has even found the woman of her dreams. Life is perfect…until it isn’t. Michelle is a paramedic whose main goal is to get to med school. When she meets Robin she is attracted but determined not to get too involved, nothing can get in the way of school. But when things turn dark, she has to decide on her goals or love…
This is the second book in the Ladies of Diamond Lake series. (The first is Moving Violations) It’s a good book filled with friendship, love and drama. I likes the paramedic emergency action, it was exciting and interesting. Robin’s work on the house is also fascinating. The details and surprises that are involved are so much fun. The romance was good and the sexy bits lovely. The friendships from the first book are continued in this book and it was nice to revisit those women. This is a good book, light and easy. A good way to pass time at the Dr. office waiting room and other times when you need a quick escape for a while, at least it was for me.
February 21, 2020
Great Series
I read it in one afternoon. I enjoyed the camaraderie between the group of Robin's friends. They always have each other's back.
Michele has wanted to be a doctor since she was a child. That is what she has been working and saving for. Her last relationship was not great, not was Robin's. She meets Robin and they have fun together but Michele is focused on Med School. She knows it would be foolish to get into a relationship when she plans on leaving for school in 8 mths.
Robin wants more but Michele knows she's leaving, plus Robin invested in opening a local restaurant she plans on cooking in.
What kind a future could they even have with her going so far away for years of med. school?
You won't want to miss this series!!
I read it in one afternoon. I enjoyed the camaraderie between the group of Robin's friends. They always have each other's back.
Michele has wanted to be a doctor since she was a child. That is what she has been working and saving for. Her last relationship was not great, not was Robin's. She meets Robin and they have fun together but Michele is focused on Med School. She knows it would be foolish to get into a relationship when she plans on leaving for school in 8 mths.
Robin wants more but Michele knows she's leaving, plus Robin invested in opening a local restaurant she plans on cooking in.
What kind a future could they even have with her going so far away for years of med. school?
You won't want to miss this series!!
August 4, 2020
Awersome Story and One to Definitely worth readingy
Excellent story and great characters in it. This was about a woman who had a long term girlfriend who stole from her then left her .broken hearted she then decided to just refuse to commit to anyone. Robin is also a chef and with two of her friends they decide to open a place off there own.She meets Michelle whose saving to become a doctor also works as a EMT they slowly start dating. This is a fantastic read from the beginning to the end.
There is laughter,anger, breakup, accident and much more.
McGee Mathewrs author did a brilliant job writing this looking forward to reading more by her.
Recommend --Definitely 5***** STARS🤗
Excellent story and great characters in it. This was about a woman who had a long term girlfriend who stole from her then left her .broken hearted she then decided to just refuse to commit to anyone. Robin is also a chef and with two of her friends they decide to open a place off there own.She meets Michelle whose saving to become a doctor also works as a EMT they slowly start dating. This is a fantastic read from the beginning to the end.
There is laughter,anger, breakup, accident and much more.
McGee Mathewrs author did a brilliant job writing this looking forward to reading more by her.
Recommend --Definitely 5***** STARS🤗
May 3, 2020
This was ok. Based on the cover I expected a bit more of a first responder story line, but it was a minor feature in the scheme of things. It was very much based on the ups and downs of the main character's relationship and interactions with their group of friends. There were some typos and some word repetition that bugged me. Everyone seemed to be tipping their head. The dialogue felt a bit stilted and forced at times because of the dialogue tags. So it could do with a bit of an edit, but it wasn't bad, just not what I was expecting. I got through it in a single sitting.
December 13, 2022
A nice follow up book
Although not as amazing as the first book was, this book was still enjoyable— even if its due to relatable characters & good writing style rather than the actual plot & storyline development.
Everything just happened so easily. It all resolved & wrapped up more than a "lil bit" too nicely, conveniently & efficiently once a direction was decided on. After all the build up, the conclusions seemed insufficient & lacked the fury of emotion, drama & energy of the experience.
Still, all in all I would easily recommend this book.
Although not as amazing as the first book was, this book was still enjoyable— even if its due to relatable characters & good writing style rather than the actual plot & storyline development.
Everything just happened so easily. It all resolved & wrapped up more than a "lil bit" too nicely, conveniently & efficiently once a direction was decided on. After all the build up, the conclusions seemed insufficient & lacked the fury of emotion, drama & energy of the experience.
Still, all in all I would easily recommend this book.
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July 15, 2021I loved the historical elements in this on!
How about a treasure hunt right in your house!...while enjoying a laid-back relationship that turns into a beautiful and honest HEA!
This book had it all!...Mystery, WLW, character with a disability/disfigurement for a bit, and exciting, steamy scenes!!
Definitely recommend!
How about a treasure hunt right in your house!...while enjoying a laid-back relationship that turns into a beautiful and honest HEA!
This book had it all!...Mystery, WLW, character with a disability/disfigurement for a bit, and exciting, steamy scenes!!
Definitely recommend!
February 15, 2020
Good book!
I have four stars because it started a tad slow for me, so I laid it down for a few days. But then, coming back, I read in one sitting. Always pay to take time. Good book.
I have four stars because it started a tad slow for me, so I laid it down for a few days. But then, coming back, I read in one sitting. Always pay to take time. Good book.
June 15, 2020
Super follow up.
I did have to ask myself a few times where this story was going, wanting to kick Michelle & Robin in the butt, they finally figured it out. Looks like a #3 is in order, I hope.
I did have to ask myself a few times where this story was going, wanting to kick Michelle & Robin in the butt, they finally figured it out. Looks like a #3 is in order, I hope.
March 22, 2021
I recommend this book
Very enjoyable read. The characters are well written and very likable . I'm getting ready to read book three. Very good series and fun read. Thanks for another winner
Very enjoyable read. The characters are well written and very likable . I'm getting ready to read book three. Very good series and fun read. Thanks for another winner
February 20, 2020
Excellent book really enjoyed the story looking forward to reading other books by this author
April 4, 2020
Good reading. Looking forward to the next book
September 19, 2020
Met expectations for a good romance
The characters are well written. The story flows and keeps you engaged. Sweet and hot romance. Would read other books from this author.
The characters are well written. The story flows and keeps you engaged. Sweet and hot romance. Would read other books from this author.
July 4, 2021
A great second Book in the Series
July 22, 2024
bang up romance
I like the different personalities and the twists & turns as this story unfolded. Nice twists of fate from the outset.
I like the different personalities and the twists & turns as this story unfolded. Nice twists of fate from the outset.
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