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When I Choose
CAMELLIA HOLIDAY wants it all – love, family, and a career in fashion design. At twenty she snagged a dream job with one of the top designers in New York. However, scandal in the fashion world unravels her life when her boss is accused of stealing a famous fashion ingénue's designs. Entangled in the sordid mess and with her fashion future in ruins, Camellia decides to return home to Serenity Island to start over and be with family. The downside? She must face her past, which include her ex-fiancé Noah and her longtime nemesis Trina who both seem determined to ruin any chance of reconstructing her life.
Old rivals, new love, and a needed do-over challenge Camellia to design a new, stronger self. It will take home, family and caring for a young boy to help her find the right path and make the right choices.
Old rivals, new love, and a needed do-over challenge Camellia to design a new, stronger self. It will take home, family and caring for a young boy to help her find the right path and make the right choices.
- GenresRomance
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2020
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About the author
Kathryn Long
16 books220 followersKathryn Long’s passion is writing mysteries, creating the intricate details and weaving them into the clues which the reader will enjoy collecting to solve the crime. However, she’s worn many hats over the years – bookseller, teacher, mom, wife, and author.
To date, readers can find her self-published cozy Lilly M Mysteries, and her traditionally published work, romantic suspense, A Deadly Deed Grows, traditional mystery Buried in Sin, and cozy mystery Boarding with Murder at online retailers.
As Bailee Abbott, she writes the Paint by Murder Mysteries. A Brush with Murder will release October 12, 2021.
Kathryn lives in the City of Green located in northeast Ohio with her husband and little pooch, Max.
Learn more at www.kathrynlongauthor.com
**Represented by Dawn Dowdle at Blue Ridge Literary Agency
To date, readers can find her self-published cozy Lilly M Mysteries, and her traditionally published work, romantic suspense, A Deadly Deed Grows, traditional mystery Buried in Sin, and cozy mystery Boarding with Murder at online retailers.
As Bailee Abbott, she writes the Paint by Murder Mysteries. A Brush with Murder will release October 12, 2021.
Kathryn lives in the City of Green located in northeast Ohio with her husband and little pooch, Max.
Learn more at www.kathrynlongauthor.com
**Represented by Dawn Dowdle at Blue Ridge Literary Agency
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March 30, 2020
This is a new Author to me I found that this Author brings Serenity Island to life it is almost like being there as you read this story. The story centers around one woman Camellia Holiday and the ups and downs in her life and the friends and family around her, after she goes back to her hometown, also the enemies around her, and the man that comes to love her. I will be looking for more by this Author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 30, 2020
When I Choose is a lovely story about returning home when life doesn't work out as planned. I loved the author's description of Camellia's small hometown on Serenity Island--wish I could visit in real life.
The family dynamics between the four sisters was enjoyable and real to life.
High recommend!
The family dynamics between the four sisters was enjoyable and real to life.
High recommend!
March 31, 2020
This is the story about Camellia who goes back home to Serenity Island after things fall apart at her job. Its about going home and facing some things left unfinished and trying to rebuild your life. Enjoyed this real life experience story with real characters.
May 1, 2020
This book was a good distraction for me when I needed a fast, easy read. Camellia is a great lead.
This is a story about so many things all in one. There are quite a few ups and downs. It’s light at times and deep at times, which is great.
I liked the emotion conveyed in this novel in every way. High and lows, we felt them with the characters.
To me this reads as a wonderful Women’s Fiction with Romance undertones. It’s a great read.
This is a story about so many things all in one. There are quite a few ups and downs. It’s light at times and deep at times, which is great.
I liked the emotion conveyed in this novel in every way. High and lows, we felt them with the characters.
To me this reads as a wonderful Women’s Fiction with Romance undertones. It’s a great read.
April 4, 2020
This is the 1st book I've read written by Kathryn Long; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2020
A great read that was both sweet and believable.
The plot is very well developed right along with the characters. They are real and have their faults. You will have moments where you want to reach in the book and smack them, but they are endearing none-the-less.
Its a great read. I loved learning about these characters and their lives, plus it has a wonderful romance.
The plot is very well developed right along with the characters. They are real and have their faults. You will have moments where you want to reach in the book and smack them, but they are endearing none-the-less.
Its a great read. I loved learning about these characters and their lives, plus it has a wonderful romance.
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