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Sandover Island #4
Sandover Beach Christmas
Relationships don't start with getting a speeding ticket. But what about FAKE relationships?
Ripley shouldn't have lied to her family about having a boyfriend. But, like the rest of her life, she had things planned out to the tiniest detail, including a fake breakup before Christmas. So, how did she go from getting pulled over to having a very real FAKE boyfriend?
When Cash pulls over a woman for speeding while talking on the phone, he thought he'd hand out a ticket and be done with it. Instead, he got himself roped into being her fake boyfriend for the holidays he hates.
Sticking a control freak together with a total scrooge should be a recipe for a Christmas disaster. But somehow, their warring personalities light up the right kind of sparks.
Neither one wants to be the first to admit that this fake relationship has taken on a life of its own. What will happen when it's time to stop pretending?
Ripley shouldn't have lied to her family about having a boyfriend. But, like the rest of her life, she had things planned out to the tiniest detail, including a fake breakup before Christmas. So, how did she go from getting pulled over to having a very real FAKE boyfriend?
When Cash pulls over a woman for speeding while talking on the phone, he thought he'd hand out a ticket and be done with it. Instead, he got himself roped into being her fake boyfriend for the holidays he hates.
Sticking a control freak together with a total scrooge should be a recipe for a Christmas disaster. But somehow, their warring personalities light up the right kind of sparks.
Neither one wants to be the first to admit that this fake relationship has taken on a life of its own. What will happen when it's time to stop pretending?
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2019
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Emma St. Clair
62 books3,856 followersEmma St. Clair is a USA Today Bestselling Author who loves sassy heroines, witty banter, and love stories with heart and humor. She has an MFA in Fiction and lives in Katy, Texas (go, Tigers!) with her hubby, five children, and Great Dane. Her favorite place to write is tapping on her phone while on the elliptical machine. No Emmas have been hurt in the writing of these novels. (Yet.)
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November 21, 2019
I can't review this without major spoilers. And I can't keep it short. You've been warned.
I love Cash. After he stood up for Mercer in her and Beau's story, I knew this guy had more to offer than his grump face. Add in his deep, slow southern accent... Be still. My heart. He may come off as a stoic grouch, but it's pretty clear it's a defense mechanism. He is BFFs with the likes of Jax, Beau, and Jimmy. So if these stand up guys are friends with him, he can't be a total jerk.
I wasn't sure if I would like Ripley after Emily's wedding. She didn't come off great in that book. But, like Cash, there is more than meets the eye. (Also, the awkward Emily and Ripley situation was handled well. Makes me love Emily more.) I still had a hard time relating to her, but only because I'm not anywhere near her extreme, organized type A self.
Their official meet up was HILARIOUS! And I found it amusing that Ripley was floored he gave her a ticket. Through the whole book. She kept mentioning how she couldn't believe he gave her a ticket. (That was rightfully earned!)
I have to say, this book kept me guessing! Fake boyfriend turned lovers and all that. But it took a very pleasant and unexpected turn when they got over that part quickly and Cash point blank stated his interest in Ripley. (Although I'm still unclear if Ripley fessed up to her family or not.) There was still some waffling on Ripley's part because she wasn't sure if Cash really wanted a relationship or not (as par for the course for the "fake boyfriend" trope). And Cash certainly didn't make it any easier on her with his inability to spill his guts at the drop of a hat (a feat most people are also unable to do, just FYI Ripley). The story then becomes a story about opening up and trusting again. And forgiveness.
And this is where my like/tolerance for Ripley was tested. She kept getting frustrated with him for not being completely 100% open with her. He TOLD her he was slow to open up and was working on it. And he was. It wasn't just lip service. He really was putting in the work. And it was really unfair of her to expect him to just bare his soul so quickly. I feel like they could still get to know each other, who they currently are, without delving too far into the past. At least, initially. Yes, they can get to the deep stuff. But that doesn't have to happen as soon as Ripley wanted. That takes some time. So when Ripley kept getting upset that Cash didn't just spill, I wanted to shake her. I tried to see where she was coming from. I really did. She had shared her family with him. She was expecting some exchange in emotional intimacies. And I would have been on her side, except that Cash did say he was slow to open up. And they'd known each other a week. So, I'm defaulting to Cash on this one.
And maybe I'm more in favor of Cash because of what he went through. (*spoiler alert*) I don't think there are enough adequate words in the English language to describe how it must feel to be cheated on, and the "other man" was your own father. The one person that is supposed to love and protect you. No matter what. AND, add in the fact that your girlfriend not only slept with your father, but got pregnant by him... Again, no adequate words to describe that crapshoot. (I seriously shudder and hold in a gag just thinking about that.) That kind of betrayal is life changing. Just ask Cash.
He locked himself away with anger and bitterness. And honestly, who could blame the guy. HOW do you get through something like this. Because there is NO getting over it. Just through it.
The love of God and forgiveness. That's how. It took some time, but Cash did finally realize that if he wanted his life back, and a future with a great woman, he had to let go of the bitterness and anger. With the help and guidance of his friends (seriously love these guys, like stalker fangirl kind of love), he was able to work to forgiveness.
Side rant/tanget:
I'm team Jax on the forgiveness bit. Beau can sit this one out. (Still love ya buddy, but no.) There are some people you just shouldn't have in your life. You can and should forgive those that wrong you. 100% But what Jax said rings true. That forgiveness, in some cases, does not always equal reconciliation. And I strongly feel like Cash's situation is one of those. These people hurt him in the worst possible way. And then they doubled down by using that innocent baby as a pawn for guilt trips and forgiveness. James would be just fine without Cash in his life. And Cash would be just without James. Why? Because if you can't have a respectful relationship with the parents, you can't have relationship with the child. And going back to what I mentioned earlier, I really believe this situation calls for a cut off. So if Cash can't have a relationship with his disgusting father and ex, then he doesn't have one with James.
But, he was pushed beyond himself, and decided to try anyways. Very strong story on the power of forgiveness.
How about an epilogue a few years in the future? With all the players and how they're doing?
I love Cash. After he stood up for Mercer in her and Beau's story, I knew this guy had more to offer than his grump face. Add in his deep, slow southern accent... Be still. My heart. He may come off as a stoic grouch, but it's pretty clear it's a defense mechanism. He is BFFs with the likes of Jax, Beau, and Jimmy. So if these stand up guys are friends with him, he can't be a total jerk.
I wasn't sure if I would like Ripley after Emily's wedding. She didn't come off great in that book. But, like Cash, there is more than meets the eye. (Also, the awkward Emily and Ripley situation was handled well. Makes me love Emily more.) I still had a hard time relating to her, but only because I'm not anywhere near her extreme, organized type A self.
Their official meet up was HILARIOUS! And I found it amusing that Ripley was floored he gave her a ticket. Through the whole book. She kept mentioning how she couldn't believe he gave her a ticket. (That was rightfully earned!)
I have to say, this book kept me guessing! Fake boyfriend turned lovers and all that. But it took a very pleasant and unexpected turn when they got over that part quickly and Cash point blank stated his interest in Ripley. (Although I'm still unclear if Ripley fessed up to her family or not.) There was still some waffling on Ripley's part because she wasn't sure if Cash really wanted a relationship or not (as par for the course for the "fake boyfriend" trope). And Cash certainly didn't make it any easier on her with his inability to spill his guts at the drop of a hat (a feat most people are also unable to do, just FYI Ripley). The story then becomes a story about opening up and trusting again. And forgiveness.
And this is where my like/tolerance for Ripley was tested. She kept getting frustrated with him for not being completely 100% open with her. He TOLD her he was slow to open up and was working on it. And he was. It wasn't just lip service. He really was putting in the work. And it was really unfair of her to expect him to just bare his soul so quickly. I feel like they could still get to know each other, who they currently are, without delving too far into the past. At least, initially. Yes, they can get to the deep stuff. But that doesn't have to happen as soon as Ripley wanted. That takes some time. So when Ripley kept getting upset that Cash didn't just spill, I wanted to shake her. I tried to see where she was coming from. I really did. She had shared her family with him. She was expecting some exchange in emotional intimacies. And I would have been on her side, except that Cash did say he was slow to open up. And they'd known each other a week. So, I'm defaulting to Cash on this one.
And maybe I'm more in favor of Cash because of what he went through. (*spoiler alert*) I don't think there are enough adequate words in the English language to describe how it must feel to be cheated on, and the "other man" was your own father. The one person that is supposed to love and protect you. No matter what. AND, add in the fact that your girlfriend not only slept with your father, but got pregnant by him... Again, no adequate words to describe that crapshoot. (I seriously shudder and hold in a gag just thinking about that.) That kind of betrayal is life changing. Just ask Cash.
He locked himself away with anger and bitterness. And honestly, who could blame the guy. HOW do you get through something like this. Because there is NO getting over it. Just through it.
The love of God and forgiveness. That's how. It took some time, but Cash did finally realize that if he wanted his life back, and a future with a great woman, he had to let go of the bitterness and anger. With the help and guidance of his friends (seriously love these guys, like stalker fangirl kind of love), he was able to work to forgiveness.
Side rant/tanget:
I'm team Jax on the forgiveness bit. Beau can sit this one out. (Still love ya buddy, but no.) There are some people you just shouldn't have in your life. You can and should forgive those that wrong you. 100% But what Jax said rings true. That forgiveness, in some cases, does not always equal reconciliation. And I strongly feel like Cash's situation is one of those. These people hurt him in the worst possible way. And then they doubled down by using that innocent baby as a pawn for guilt trips and forgiveness. James would be just fine without Cash in his life. And Cash would be just without James. Why? Because if you can't have a respectful relationship with the parents, you can't have relationship with the child. And going back to what I mentioned earlier, I really believe this situation calls for a cut off. So if Cash can't have a relationship with his disgusting father and ex, then he doesn't have one with James.
But, he was pushed beyond himself, and decided to try anyways. Very strong story on the power of forgiveness.
How about an epilogue a few years in the future? With all the players and how they're doing?
December 17, 2019
Yet again, St. Clair has delivered a sweet, refreshing romance. From page one, Ripley had me laughing out loud. Her struggle with singleness was so relatable for me. I loved Cash (hard shell on the outside, marshmallow fluff on the inside), and Ripley's grandmother was a scream! I love the Sandover series so much and really hope for more!
December 3, 2019
I loved this book so much! Ripley is witty and strong, and I loved Cash's growth from grumpy to sweet. I need more books like this in my life.
March 20, 2024
I read this story as part of the Christmas Wishes and Holiday Kisses multi-author collection. I love how Ripley and Cash meet--it's one of the funniest meet cutes ever!! This is a fun fake relationship romance with a grumpy/sunshine vibe. Ripley's family is something else, especially her Nana. Cash seems tough on the outside (he's a cop) but once you get to know him, he's a softie.
This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. This is a clean romance with just kisses.
This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. This is a clean romance with just kisses.
January 5, 2026
Cute Christian Christmas romance. I loved the redemption arch and the fake dating trope.
December 5, 2019
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Relationships don't start with getting a speeding ticket. But what about FAKE relationships?
Ripley shouldn't have lied to her family about having a boyfriend. But, like the rest of her life, she had things planned out to the tiniest detail, including a fake breakup before Christmas. So, how did she go from getting pulled over to having a very real FAKE boyfriend?
When Cash pulls over a woman for speeding while talking on the phone, he thought he'd hand out a ticket and be done with it. Instead, he got himself roped into being her fake boyfriend for the holidays he hates.
Sticking a control freak together with a total scrooge should be a recipe for a Christmas disaster. But somehow, their warring personalities light up the right kind of sparks.
Neither one wants to be the first to admit that this fake relationship has taken on a life of its own. What will happen when it's time to stop pretending?
MY TAKE
I'd just read the second book and really noticed Cash in it then. Talk about a grumpy smurf. But the opening scene where he's giving Ripley a ticket (she'd been talking to her mother while driving) and took the phone from her only to have to deal with her mother was hilarious. And a great opening to the story.
Ripley was sure a hugger, and as soon as we see her interacting with her family, you understand why. We ARE so much of what we're raised with. Her family teased her a lot but you could see it was light-hearted and loving.
Poor Cash. When we find out what had happened to his family, it was like a gut punch. I'm a huge believer of forgiving people who make mistakes (good grief, I've made enough of them myself), but I would really struggle with what happened to him. I'm so glad St. Clair didn't make it seem easy to settle or that there was only one way to go about it.
This is a story of insta-love, but the epilogue shows the passage of time, so there's time for them to be sure what they're feeling is real. I loved their dynamics together. Though I will say Cash is dang lucky it was Ripley. Not all women (me included) would take taken his apparent cold shoulder so well. The romance is imperfect but swoony. This Christian romance is a great holiday read. A great read any time of the year.
Relationships don't start with getting a speeding ticket. But what about FAKE relationships?
Ripley shouldn't have lied to her family about having a boyfriend. But, like the rest of her life, she had things planned out to the tiniest detail, including a fake breakup before Christmas. So, how did she go from getting pulled over to having a very real FAKE boyfriend?
When Cash pulls over a woman for speeding while talking on the phone, he thought he'd hand out a ticket and be done with it. Instead, he got himself roped into being her fake boyfriend for the holidays he hates.
Sticking a control freak together with a total scrooge should be a recipe for a Christmas disaster. But somehow, their warring personalities light up the right kind of sparks.
Neither one wants to be the first to admit that this fake relationship has taken on a life of its own. What will happen when it's time to stop pretending?
MY TAKE
I'd just read the second book and really noticed Cash in it then. Talk about a grumpy smurf. But the opening scene where he's giving Ripley a ticket (she'd been talking to her mother while driving) and took the phone from her only to have to deal with her mother was hilarious. And a great opening to the story.
Ripley was sure a hugger, and as soon as we see her interacting with her family, you understand why. We ARE so much of what we're raised with. Her family teased her a lot but you could see it was light-hearted and loving.
Poor Cash. When we find out what had happened to his family, it was like a gut punch. I'm a huge believer of forgiving people who make mistakes (good grief, I've made enough of them myself), but I would really struggle with what happened to him. I'm so glad St. Clair didn't make it seem easy to settle or that there was only one way to go about it.
This is a story of insta-love, but the epilogue shows the passage of time, so there's time for them to be sure what they're feeling is real. I loved their dynamics together. Though I will say Cash is dang lucky it was Ripley. Not all women (me included) would take taken his apparent cold shoulder so well. The romance is imperfect but swoony. This Christian romance is a great holiday read. A great read any time of the year.
December 19, 2024
This was a reread via audio. I read this whole series over three years ago and it was so awesome to go back to Sandover Island. This is a short and sweet love story between a police officer and an event planner that is filled with a hilarious, almost fake-dating scenario, fantastic friends and family, a riot of a Grandma, realistic faith, themes of forgiveness, and tons of heart.
Original review:
I loved this story overall, the ability to touch on bitterness and forgiveness seriously while still bringing me to tears because of laughter in the same book—that’s some excellent writing! Loved the characters, love Ripley’s family, and I love the little bits of continuation from the previous books.
Original review:
I loved this story overall, the ability to touch on bitterness and forgiveness seriously while still bringing me to tears because of laughter in the same book—that’s some excellent writing! Loved the characters, love Ripley’s family, and I love the little bits of continuation from the previous books.
September 2, 2021
The author introduced an intriguing cast of characters in Book 1 of this series including one that particularly caught my attention. I watched for Cash in every group scene but the author kept him veiled behind a brooding mask or largely hidden in the shadows while other characters were the star performers for three books. This just served to build my eager anticipation to dive into Book 4. It was worth the wait.
Emma St. Clair knows how to deliver Laugh Out Loud humour; it’s too funny for LOL text-speak. I am still chuckling over Cash’s and Ripley’s first up close exchange.
Emma St. Clair knows how to deliver Laugh Out Loud humour; it’s too funny for LOL text-speak. I am still chuckling over Cash’s and Ripley’s first up close exchange.
May 5, 2020
Fantastic Book
This is a very good book to end this series. Cash has a lot to deal with from his past. The suspense of not knowing what was it, kept me reading. I enjoyed having that suspense, that is how I look at it. I hope everyone gets a chance to read this series. It is very interesting,inspiring and enjoyable.
This is a very good book to end this series. Cash has a lot to deal with from his past. The suspense of not knowing what was it, kept me reading. I enjoyed having that suspense, that is how I look at it. I hope everyone gets a chance to read this series. It is very interesting,inspiring and enjoyable.
October 7, 2020
Great story
I enjoyed this funny yet deep story of the unusual relationship between Ridley, an event planner, and Cash, a policeman who gave her a speeding ticket. There was an unexpected twist that added drama to the relationship. I can imagine what the startling revelation would do to the betrayed person. Interesting!
I enjoyed this funny yet deep story of the unusual relationship between Ridley, an event planner, and Cash, a policeman who gave her a speeding ticket. There was an unexpected twist that added drama to the relationship. I can imagine what the startling revelation would do to the betrayed person. Interesting!
October 15, 2024
I had this book in a collection of Christmas novels. My cover showed a lighthouse, and when I looked it up on Goodreads, it had this awful corny cover with two people with santa hats on. That cover almost convinced me not to read it, but as I was reading reviews, I saw someone else voice my concern. She read it and liked it so I had courage.
The story starts when Sandover policeman Cash pulls over Riley. She had been distracted driving talking to her mom. She had just lied and said she had a boyfriend, so when Cash takes the phone, Riley's mom assumes he IS the boyfriend.
After a bad start, Riley and Cash decide not to just fake being together but actually date. They have a lot of chemistry. Riley's whole family comes for Christmas, and Cash celebrates with them. It is really adorable. Every time Cash does sonething sweet, Riley ( and myself) fall more in love.
What Riley doesn't know is that Cash is carrying a heavy secret. I think the way he opens up to her is natural. He spends a lot of time with her in a short period, and they work well. So, knowing how much he likes her, Cash knows he has to tell her. It is pretty crazy. I did not see that coming at all.
The ending is so very sweet! I'm so glad I gave this book a chance!
The story starts when Sandover policeman Cash pulls over Riley. She had been distracted driving talking to her mom. She had just lied and said she had a boyfriend, so when Cash takes the phone, Riley's mom assumes he IS the boyfriend.
After a bad start, Riley and Cash decide not to just fake being together but actually date. They have a lot of chemistry. Riley's whole family comes for Christmas, and Cash celebrates with them. It is really adorable. Every time Cash does sonething sweet, Riley ( and myself) fall more in love.
What Riley doesn't know is that Cash is carrying a heavy secret. I think the way he opens up to her is natural. He spends a lot of time with her in a short period, and they work well. So, knowing how much he likes her, Cash knows he has to tell her. It is pretty crazy. I did not see that coming at all.
The ending is so very sweet! I'm so glad I gave this book a chance!
January 23, 2024
This book was part of the Christmas Wishes and Holiday Kisses and was the first book I read by this author. There were several books I couldn't get into and was ready to delete the download. However I had found a few authors that I added to my reading list so I decided to keep going and I'm glad I did.
This book was a clean no sex book which made it a good story. I loved Ripley and Cash and the supporting characters were very good. I'll being going back to book one of this series to do a catch up.
Something that stood out to me was the quote by Jackson regarding forgiveness. "I know this is a gray area for some people. But I think you can forgive someone without owing them the same relationship you had before. The boundary is yours to make." This is so true and I wish I had known this years ago.
Forgiveness is for you to move on and there are times when it is best to leave those people that have hurt you in your rearview mirror.
I highly recommend this book.
This book was a clean no sex book which made it a good story. I loved Ripley and Cash and the supporting characters were very good. I'll being going back to book one of this series to do a catch up.
Something that stood out to me was the quote by Jackson regarding forgiveness. "I know this is a gray area for some people. But I think you can forgive someone without owing them the same relationship you had before. The boundary is yours to make." This is so true and I wish I had known this years ago.
Forgiveness is for you to move on and there are times when it is best to leave those people that have hurt you in your rearview mirror.
I highly recommend this book.
December 26, 2024
When Ripley is pulled over while talking to her mom on the phone, she could never have imagined the series of events that would follow - or that the handsome cop that gave her a speeding ticket, would end up spending Christmas with her family. Although, it was his fault for picking up her phone and talking to her mother when he pulled her over.
Cash moved to Sandover two years before, after heartache and betrayal made him leave his home. Still in his his shell of hurt and pain, he has made friends, but isn't really living life, that is until he gets involved with Cassie, and he may have a reason to smile again.
I enjoyed the story, although I think I would have liked it even more if I had read the preceding books and had background on the other characters. That said, it wasn't necessary to have read the rest of the series. Fun and fluffy book, and it would make for a great Hallmark movie.
Cash moved to Sandover two years before, after heartache and betrayal made him leave his home. Still in his his shell of hurt and pain, he has made friends, but isn't really living life, that is until he gets involved with Cassie, and he may have a reason to smile again.
I enjoyed the story, although I think I would have liked it even more if I had read the preceding books and had background on the other characters. That said, it wasn't necessary to have read the rest of the series. Fun and fluffy book, and it would make for a great Hallmark movie.
December 28, 2024
A wonderful place for a romance, the beach town of Sandover. Ripley is driving down the road and picks up her phone when mother calls. What a mistake! She is stopped by a policeman for speeding. He is upset to see she is talking on her phone. He is going to write her a ticket and be on his way. Although, this is not the case. He ends up talking to her mother on the phone, quite the talker she is. Funny thing though, she thinks he is Ripley's boyfriend. How can that be? He just met her.
He finds out she lied to her family about having a boyfriend. The family is coming to visit her for Christmas. How can she disappoint her family. Cash is the policeman's name, and he gets to meet her family. But somehow they hit it off really well. He is not the cranky policeman she thought him to be.
I truly enjoyed this sweet short book of Romance. Thanks to Emma St. Clair I plan on enjoying some more of the books in this series.
He finds out she lied to her family about having a boyfriend. The family is coming to visit her for Christmas. How can she disappoint her family. Cash is the policeman's name, and he gets to meet her family. But somehow they hit it off really well. He is not the cranky policeman she thought him to be.
I truly enjoyed this sweet short book of Romance. Thanks to Emma St. Clair I plan on enjoying some more of the books in this series.
October 19, 2020
Please say it is not over
This series has been like making new friends. Truly enjoyed the collection but was not ready for it to be over. Really enjoyed seeing Cash meet his match in Ripley. They were a great paring. Thank you again Emma St.Clair for all the laughs and good feelings.
This series has been like making new friends. Truly enjoyed the collection but was not ready for it to be over. Really enjoyed seeing Cash meet his match in Ripley. They were a great paring. Thank you again Emma St.Clair for all the laughs and good feelings.
June 29, 2022
I was so excited for Cash's story! He intrigued me from the beginning, and I loved reading his story. He and Ripley are perfect together, and I loved watching them go from arguing to loving. Cash's road to forgiveness and acceptance of what happened with his father and ex-girlfriend was inspiring, and I loved that aspect of it.
December 7, 2022
3.5ish
I’m glad my copy didn’t have this goodreads cover, or I never would have picked it up. Mine is a beautiful snowy beach with a lighthouse, and it fits the mood and story so much better. I didn’t know this was a series until the author’s note at the end, so that didn’t impact the story at all. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to.
I’m glad my copy didn’t have this goodreads cover, or I never would have picked it up. Mine is a beautiful snowy beach with a lighthouse, and it fits the mood and story so much better. I didn’t know this was a series until the author’s note at the end, so that didn’t impact the story at all. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to.
December 10, 2023
This is a wonderful clean romance. Cash and Ripley are the main characters but are almost overshadowed by Nana and the rest of her family. The dialogue is hilarious in places. However, Cash’s pain is anything but funny though the author manages to use his situation to point the reader to the Savior. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
January 13, 2024
Where do I start with this one? Wow. Crazy meeting, including the police officer answering her mom's phone call and being mistaken for her made up boyfriend and committing to Christmas festivities. Fun the whole way but some serious topics come up. Still a great read. Clean. I really enjoyed this, especially Gran.
October 6, 2020
A real delight!
Emma St. Clair wrote a real gem of a novel. Her narrative was spellbinding, with vivid description of the seaside scenery and perceptive portrayal of the characters in the story.
Emma St. Clair wrote a real gem of a novel. Her narrative was spellbinding, with vivid description of the seaside scenery and perceptive portrayal of the characters in the story.
December 20, 2020
I had such fun reading this story. There is such a good mix of romance and humor throughout that I had a hard time putting this story down. I loved the characters and all the little quarks that were the characters. Totally worth reading.
October 10, 2022
Book 4 and I want more!
The first kiss was a whisper. The second, a shout.
Emma St Clair delivers with beautiful chemistry and awesome quotes, like this one. Every book in this serious is fantastic!
The first kiss was a whisper. The second, a shout.
Emma St Clair delivers with beautiful chemistry and awesome quotes, like this one. Every book in this serious is fantastic!
November 4, 2023
Another 3.5 stars! I really enjoyed this story. It was just as good as Books 1-3.
A sweet love story, snarky dialogue, finding peace and forgiveness, and a great HEA.
No profanity or sex. Yay!
A sweet love story, snarky dialogue, finding peace and forgiveness, and a great HEA.
No profanity or sex. Yay!
January 1, 2024
A Christmas and Christian romance novel. A very good twist. Another military guy’s story, a path for healing in the Christmas time after being betrayed by his own ex-girlfriend and his own family. A story of betrayal, forgiveness, and healing in the season of joy.
December 27, 2025
1 star for the woman hating douchebag cop boyfriend and the insistence at the end that you must learn to deal with and forgive your horrible family no matter how terrible they are. I recommend therapy instead of either of those things.
October 9, 2020
Read this!
Loved it! This series has been great, tugging at emotions, making me laugh and cry. Love love love! Can't wait for more.
Loved it! This series has been great, tugging at emotions, making me laugh and cry. Love love love! Can't wait for more.
December 1, 2020
Sweet, funny romance. Made me laugh.
December 31, 2020
Enjoyable Christmas read.
January 28, 2021
It was cute and clean.
July 2, 2021
Nana
The grandmother was hysterical! Have mercy but the things she said....it was a good story. Sad the see the end of the store.
The grandmother was hysterical! Have mercy but the things she said....it was a good story. Sad the see the end of the store.
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