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Dancing Through the Storm: A sports romance
Salsa is Sacha's life, and she will do anything to keep her place at the top.
Even if it means the end of her and Dane.
In a bid to get over a breakup, Maddi joins the salsa scene and quickly becomes the sweetheart on the dancefloor.
She's got the moves, she's got the talent, and now, she's got the man.
Bitter rivalry, deception and a desire to win.
Who will come out on top?
*This is the second edition of Dancing Through the Storm*
Even if it means the end of her and Dane.
In a bid to get over a breakup, Maddi joins the salsa scene and quickly becomes the sweetheart on the dancefloor.
She's got the moves, she's got the talent, and now, she's got the man.
Bitter rivalry, deception and a desire to win.
Who will come out on top?
*This is the second edition of Dancing Through the Storm*
- GenresRomance
194 pages, Paperback
Published August 17, 2021
About the author
Stacey Broadbent
78 books253 followersStacey Broadbent used to dance across the stage as both a salsa dancer and theatre kid, but these days it's her fingers dancing across the keys of her computer. She writes under four names and a variety of genres, so there is something to suit most tastes. Her storytelling style combines wit, relatability, and emotional resonance - inviting readers into the messy, marvellous folds of life.
An avid reader and lover of all things bookish, Stacey has made it her goal to share about her favourite authors and books she's read, while also building her own publishing story. The proud co-ordinator of charity bookish event, Wham Bam Author Jam, Stacey provides a space for readers and authors to connect, while enabling her never-ending TBR to continuously grow with each event.
She is a qualified proofreader and has recently completed her Diploma in Library and Information and a Diploma in Arts. She belongs to both the New Zealand Society of Authors and Romance Writers of New Zealand.
As well as reading, her hobbies include LEGO, cross-stitch, crochet, diamond art, and now acrylic painting, and you can often find her sharing about her latest project on TikTok and Instagram.
An avid reader and lover of all things bookish, Stacey has made it her goal to share about her favourite authors and books she's read, while also building her own publishing story. The proud co-ordinator of charity bookish event, Wham Bam Author Jam, Stacey provides a space for readers and authors to connect, while enabling her never-ending TBR to continuously grow with each event.
She is a qualified proofreader and has recently completed her Diploma in Library and Information and a Diploma in Arts. She belongs to both the New Zealand Society of Authors and Romance Writers of New Zealand.
As well as reading, her hobbies include LEGO, cross-stitch, crochet, diamond art, and now acrylic painting, and you can often find her sharing about her latest project on TikTok and Instagram.
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March 19, 2017
I received an ARC for an honest review
Review by Country Gals BOOK Blog
Sacha and Dane are a great dance team. But Sacha is getting bored with her partner so when his friend comes around, he's the perfect excuse to move on.
Maddie is just starting to get back out there in the dating scene and learning to dance she meets Dane who's heart was crushed by his girl and best friend. They instantly hit it off and decide to help each other make it to the competition and win.
This story has a lot going on. Backstabbing friends, starting over, and fierce competition. It has several POVs which gives us a glimpse into each characters thoughts. The competition between characters and how they begin to move on is different for each of them. This isn't a heartfelt romance and more of a 'finding yourself' novel. However, throughout the story I did hope for Maddie and Dane to take things further, they built a friendship and had amazing chemistry. I especially loved that the story isn't your generic love story where bam they're insta love. There will be characters you love (especially the best friend) and characters you hate but you will be glued to the pages wondering what sort of drama will unfold next.
Review by Country Gals BOOK Blog
Sacha and Dane are a great dance team. But Sacha is getting bored with her partner so when his friend comes around, he's the perfect excuse to move on.
Maddie is just starting to get back out there in the dating scene and learning to dance she meets Dane who's heart was crushed by his girl and best friend. They instantly hit it off and decide to help each other make it to the competition and win.
This story has a lot going on. Backstabbing friends, starting over, and fierce competition. It has several POVs which gives us a glimpse into each characters thoughts. The competition between characters and how they begin to move on is different for each of them. This isn't a heartfelt romance and more of a 'finding yourself' novel. However, throughout the story I did hope for Maddie and Dane to take things further, they built a friendship and had amazing chemistry. I especially loved that the story isn't your generic love story where bam they're insta love. There will be characters you love (especially the best friend) and characters you hate but you will be glued to the pages wondering what sort of drama will unfold next.
February 16, 2018
I have never wanted to slap a character in a book as much as I did Sacha if you love to read a nice story with a real bitch this is the book for you. The author made you feel the characters pain and had you almost dancing with them during this story. This is the first book by this author I have read and as this book is part of a three book series I am sure I will be reading more from her soon.
Dane believed he had the perfect partner in love and on the dance floor with Sacha, but Sacha is attracted to Jessie a friend of Dane's they were introducing to the world of dance.
Maddi dragged her best friend Rory to a free Salsa class where she meets Jessie and her love for salsa began.
This story is full of drama as two different teams train to compete for the National Salsa Championships in New Zealand, with a bet on the line who will win?
April 5, 2017
I recieved this book from the author for an honest review.
sasha and Dane are a fantastic dancing couple. but Shasha is getting tired of the same routine with the same man. She wants something more, something exciteing.
when Sasha meets Jessie everything changes for the beautiful tallented dancer.
Follow this story between friends that are mean and would do anything to hurt others.
I enjoyed this story and the way it was written.
review by Country Gals Book Blog
sasha and Dane are a fantastic dancing couple. but Shasha is getting tired of the same routine with the same man. She wants something more, something exciteing.
when Sasha meets Jessie everything changes for the beautiful tallented dancer.
Follow this story between friends that are mean and would do anything to hurt others.
I enjoyed this story and the way it was written.
review by Country Gals Book Blog
July 28, 2017
Wow, what an absolutely beautiful piece of work
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March 25, 2017
I had no idea or what to expect when I started reading Dancing in the Storm. I haven't read a book like this before but it was a fantastic read. I love the characters, Maddie is my favourite and Sacha, she got on my nerves at times. This book has a little bit of love triangle, jealousy and competitiveness and keeps you on your toes to find out who will end up with who. Beautiful love story and definitely worth a read.
~~~Belinda for Book Haven Book Blog~~~
~~~Belinda for Book Haven Book Blog~~~
January 14, 2018
In Dancing, we meet Sacha and Dane, a couple who met through their love of dancing. Dane is a genuine guy who is deeply in love with Sacha. But Sacha is a user who is only out for herself and what she can get from a guy. After meeting Dane's best friend Jesse, she decides to move on up in the world. Ruining her relationship with Dean and hurting Maddie, Jesse's potential love interest, in the process. But with a major competition coming up and new dance partners, can Dean move on from the hurt?
This was such a fun read. Sacha personality drove me nuts, she's a hateful person. But I loved Maddie's confidence in herself, I loved how easily she took up each new dance step, and I loved her best friend Rory. All of the characters were rich and in depth, even if you just wanted to strangle one of them! Dancing Through the Storm is a great read for those who love dancing, romance, and perseverance.
This was such a fun read. Sacha personality drove me nuts, she's a hateful person. But I loved Maddie's confidence in herself, I loved how easily she took up each new dance step, and I loved her best friend Rory. All of the characters were rich and in depth, even if you just wanted to strangle one of them! Dancing Through the Storm is a great read for those who love dancing, romance, and perseverance.
October 5, 2016
This was a fantastic story. It was beautifully written and engaging from start to finish. A great read that I highly recommend.
November 4, 2018
The first book of the trilogy, this sets off at a great pace.
This is a great read if you love reading books with love, deception, and manipulative women.
Dane was in love with Sacha, not only was she his dancing partner who together would win the championships, but she was also his live-in lover. His life was happy and complete until Sacha met Jessie. Sacha decided that Jessie would be her next dancing partner, it didn't matter about the fall out that it would cause.
Rori decided to take her friend Maddi to their local dance studio this would turn out to be a great idea. The championships arrived and the couples danced but who would win in the end?
This is a great read if you love reading books with love, deception, and manipulative women.
Dane was in love with Sacha, not only was she his dancing partner who together would win the championships, but she was also his live-in lover. His life was happy and complete until Sacha met Jessie. Sacha decided that Jessie would be her next dancing partner, it didn't matter about the fall out that it would cause.
Rori decided to take her friend Maddi to their local dance studio this would turn out to be a great idea. The championships arrived and the couples danced but who would win in the end?
October 19, 2018
I haven’t read this author before but will definitely be checking out her other novellas in this series. This was quite a quick read but not so short that I felt short changed.
The story was full of jealousy, betrayal and lies which makes it a great read. Although I’m not a dancer, I loved the storyline and competition between the eventual couples in the book.
I will definitely be checking out the other books in this series.
I received a copy via the Quirky Blind Date With a Book group on Facebook.
The story was full of jealousy, betrayal and lies which makes it a great read. Although I’m not a dancer, I loved the storyline and competition between the eventual couples in the book.
I will definitely be checking out the other books in this series.
I received a copy via the Quirky Blind Date With a Book group on Facebook.
February 25, 2018
dancing through the storm is book one out of three i love dane and maddi and how they connected i thought sascha is a horible person and she got on my nerves at times.
really enjoyed this book it was easy to get into and it was a very quick read cant wait to read book 2 and 3 of this series and see how it ends
really enjoyed this book it was easy to get into and it was a very quick read cant wait to read book 2 and 3 of this series and see how it ends
April 29, 2020
A great story
From the first moment we met Sacha, there was something about her that irked me. I truly hated her by the end of the story.I
Dane and Maddi, now that is a nice coupling and I enjoyed getting to know these characters. Even Jessie seemed nice, until his indiscretion.
Great little yarn, well rounded characters and dancing to boot.
From the first moment we met Sacha, there was something about her that irked me. I truly hated her by the end of the story.I
Dane and Maddi, now that is a nice coupling and I enjoyed getting to know these characters. Even Jessie seemed nice, until his indiscretion.
Great little yarn, well rounded characters and dancing to boot.
December 2, 2025
Light easy to read, kept waiting for something really bad to happen, but was pleased it didn't.
March 8, 2016
I had a lot of fun writing this prequel. I was able to give more detail on characters, and explain why they had behaved the way they did in the follow up.
I hadn't actually intended on making it a series, but I had people asking me for more, so I had to oblige :) I have plans for a third book, following on from "Dancing in Circles"
I hadn't actually intended on making it a series, but I had people asking me for more, so I had to oblige :) I have plans for a third book, following on from "Dancing in Circles"
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