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Midas Touch
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Gwen Cook has returned to Williamsburg, Virginia, after more than a decade away from her family estate. Frankie Porter has spent the last year renovating that same estate, turning the dilapidated Cook mansion into a show piece. Gwen and Frankie shared a childhood full of hard secrets and ripe with first love. Now adults, their paths cross again and sparks fly.
Gwen Cook has returned to Williamsburg, Virginia, after more than a decade away from her family estate. Frankie Porter has spent the last year renovating that same estate, turning the dilapidated Cook mansion into a show piece. Gwen and Frankie shared a childhood full of hard secrets and ripe with first love. Now adults, their paths cross again and sparks fly.
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276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2020
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Alex Hall
5 books71 followersSarah Remy/Alex Hall is a nonbinary, animal-loving, proud gamer Geek. Their work can be found in a variety of cool places, including HarperVoyager, EDGE and NineStar Press.
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November 20, 2020
4.5* – I really have to stop equating Christmas romances and light and fluffy. Some are dark and broody and they deserve just as much love and attention.
Frankie and Gwen were best friends from the time they met at 6 and 7. Their friendship led to teenage kissing but not much more as one day, Gwen left without saying goodbye and never came back. Until twelve years later.
The way it began, this should have been a hard story to read. Gwen and Frankie grow up in dirt-poor single-parent households in Williamsburg, Virginia. Gwen’s father is abusive and a drunk. Frankie’s mother is a loving woman with a bad reputation. Most of the book takes place when Gwen and Frankie meet again, as adults, but their childhood and what both went through as children weighs heavily on their lives and on their relationship. Lust and resentment have to fight it out before love can make its way into the fray. A lot has happened since the last time they saw each other as teens and Gwen is now a successful businesswoman, Frankie heads a busy renovation company and is the mother of an unusually bright child. A lot is unsaid too. How did Gwen manage to become one of Seattle’s most sought-after venture capitalist? Why did Frankie inherit Gwen’s father’s house? So many questions that need time, serenity and bravery to be answered. For all Gwen’s convinced she and Frankie are made for each other, getting to know each other again and not let their bodies set the pace isn’t that easy. The ending is slightly rushed yet remains plausible given the characters’ history.
Midas Touch is my first book by this author – Alex Hall is the pen name of Sarah Remy, a non-binary queer author – and it made me rush to check what else they have written. Their writing style ticks all the boxes of what I like. I could feel the heat, I could feel the cold, I could hear Gwen’s drawl. I could smell the river and the earth, I could feel the mud between Frankie’s toes, I could hear the house creaking. And because of all that, of that way of describing not with long sentences but with the exact right words, the right pace and rhythm, I could feel the undeniable chemistry between Gwen and Frankie, and understand from within why Gwen calls Frankie the sun to her moon.
Let’s hope Alex Hall writes a lot more lesfic, they’re really good at it.
A copy was given to me from https://lezreviewbooks.com for a honest review
Frankie and Gwen were best friends from the time they met at 6 and 7. Their friendship led to teenage kissing but not much more as one day, Gwen left without saying goodbye and never came back. Until twelve years later.
The way it began, this should have been a hard story to read. Gwen and Frankie grow up in dirt-poor single-parent households in Williamsburg, Virginia. Gwen’s father is abusive and a drunk. Frankie’s mother is a loving woman with a bad reputation. Most of the book takes place when Gwen and Frankie meet again, as adults, but their childhood and what both went through as children weighs heavily on their lives and on their relationship. Lust and resentment have to fight it out before love can make its way into the fray. A lot has happened since the last time they saw each other as teens and Gwen is now a successful businesswoman, Frankie heads a busy renovation company and is the mother of an unusually bright child. A lot is unsaid too. How did Gwen manage to become one of Seattle’s most sought-after venture capitalist? Why did Frankie inherit Gwen’s father’s house? So many questions that need time, serenity and bravery to be answered. For all Gwen’s convinced she and Frankie are made for each other, getting to know each other again and not let their bodies set the pace isn’t that easy. The ending is slightly rushed yet remains plausible given the characters’ history.
Midas Touch is my first book by this author – Alex Hall is the pen name of Sarah Remy, a non-binary queer author – and it made me rush to check what else they have written. Their writing style ticks all the boxes of what I like. I could feel the heat, I could feel the cold, I could hear Gwen’s drawl. I could smell the river and the earth, I could feel the mud between Frankie’s toes, I could hear the house creaking. And because of all that, of that way of describing not with long sentences but with the exact right words, the right pace and rhythm, I could feel the undeniable chemistry between Gwen and Frankie, and understand from within why Gwen calls Frankie the sun to her moon.
Let’s hope Alex Hall writes a lot more lesfic, they’re really good at it.
A copy was given to me from https://lezreviewbooks.com for a honest review
December 22, 2020
A tad over the top and dark book that gets better as you read on.
I received this book through Booksirens in exchange for an honest review.
I need to know what exactly constitutes a Christmas romance because I'm not getting the Christmas vibe here.
The story opens to Gwen returning home to Williamsburg, Virginia after more than a decade of running away and buying her family home over from her childhood best friend and first love, Frankie. The conversations make it clear that this isn't just any normal second chance romance. These two have really dark and hard childhoods. In fact, Gwen’s issues screwed her up so badly she should be seeing a therapist. But she doesn't. And she's back at Williamsburg still grappling with her issues in adulthood and taking it out on Frankie by repeatedly making remarks she regrets immediately after.
This book isn't a slow burn because no time is wasted with Gwen. She straight up goes and gets what she wants and she wants Frankie. I should be happy about the pace. But I'm undecided because they should have talked about things more before hooking up.
But... I'm happy to say that Gwen gets better, slowly and eventually. And she really cleaned up her act. My favourite was watching her friendship with Frankie's son Chris and Frankie's best friend Jack grow. By the end of the book, Gwen topped up my list of favourite characters in this book.
This book may be a tad over the top and dark at the beginning but its engaging and it gets better. I see Alex Hall has tagged this book to a series and I'm looking forward to reading their upcoming books.
I received this book through Booksirens in exchange for an honest review.
I need to know what exactly constitutes a Christmas romance because I'm not getting the Christmas vibe here.
The story opens to Gwen returning home to Williamsburg, Virginia after more than a decade of running away and buying her family home over from her childhood best friend and first love, Frankie. The conversations make it clear that this isn't just any normal second chance romance. These two have really dark and hard childhoods. In fact, Gwen’s issues screwed her up so badly she should be seeing a therapist. But she doesn't. And she's back at Williamsburg still grappling with her issues in adulthood and taking it out on Frankie by repeatedly making remarks she regrets immediately after.
This book isn't a slow burn because no time is wasted with Gwen. She straight up goes and gets what she wants and she wants Frankie. I should be happy about the pace. But I'm undecided because they should have talked about things more before hooking up.
But... I'm happy to say that Gwen gets better, slowly and eventually. And she really cleaned up her act. My favourite was watching her friendship with Frankie's son Chris and Frankie's best friend Jack grow. By the end of the book, Gwen topped up my list of favourite characters in this book.
This book may be a tad over the top and dark at the beginning but its engaging and it gets better. I see Alex Hall has tagged this book to a series and I'm looking forward to reading their upcoming books.
January 7, 2021
I was impressed with this second-chance romance with more drama and pathos than we are used to seeing in fluffy holiday reads. Frankie and Gwen were childhood best friends and in their teens shared stolen kisses. An event they share changes their lives and sends them off in different directions in life. Frankie remains in their hometown becoming a sought after home renovator while Gwen makes it big on the west coast. It’s been twelve years since Gwen left Colonial Williamsburg but the purchase of her father’s newly renovated mansion brings her home, not realizing that Frankie has done the renovations. Their meeting is far from smooth and ghosts from their past surface quickly. Can Frankie forgive Gwen for leaving her without a reason and can Gwen ever live in the house that holds so many bad memories for her?
Alex Hall has the ability to pull you into a scene and hold you there, wondering what is going through the minds of their characters. Life in a tourist town is described so well that you want to visit this town while being thankful you didn’t have to grow up there. Frankie and Gwen dance around their feelings while trying hard to guard their hearts and their personal lives. The irony of the opening scenes with Frankie’s need to soar above her small life when it’s Gwen who leaves town and makes it big were not lost on this reader.
If you want more depth in your romance reads, give Midas Touch a look. You won’t be disappointed.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via BookSirens for review.
Alex Hall has the ability to pull you into a scene and hold you there, wondering what is going through the minds of their characters. Life in a tourist town is described so well that you want to visit this town while being thankful you didn’t have to grow up there. Frankie and Gwen dance around their feelings while trying hard to guard their hearts and their personal lives. The irony of the opening scenes with Frankie’s need to soar above her small life when it’s Gwen who leaves town and makes it big were not lost on this reader.
If you want more depth in your romance reads, give Midas Touch a look. You won’t be disappointed.
ARC received with thanks from publisher via BookSirens for review.
August 30, 2023
Dnf @ 20%
Both women seem to have issues and that’s fine, it makes the story realistic and interesting. However, Frankie seems to have a temper and resorts to mild violence at least twice that I’ve seen so far. One time was hitting the other mc. I’m not interested in that.
Both women seem to have issues and that’s fine, it makes the story realistic and interesting. However, Frankie seems to have a temper and resorts to mild violence at least twice that I’ve seen so far. One time was hitting the other mc. I’m not interested in that.
December 1, 2020
Second chance romances are a go to for me, and although this was a little slow it was also, oh so sweet to read.
December 29, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this book. 5 Gold stars for me
did-not-finish
December 13, 2020DNF @ 40% in.
Quite the emotional rollercoaster here. Some tough subject matters. But realistic and substantial at the same time in it's angst. Wonderfully descriptive Kindle Unlimited Read.
BUT made me uncomfortable enough about the toxicity and manipulation in the relationship I had to stop. (Maybe this is a personal issue, it hit a few sore spots for me relating to personal experience, so that might be why I couldn't handle it or stomach certain things - so judge for yourself as always!)
Gwen and Frankie grew up in a small town in poverty. Gwen's father was a womanizing drunkard and abuser, Frankie's Mom was tough but kind, and liked her gentleman callers and the gifts they would give her. Gwen and Frankie were always sort of antagonistic besties, who fell for each other as teenagers, kissing and such, but Gwen left without a word, and Frankie got pregnant not long after to a random jock.
12 years later Gwen is back. She buys the old place where she grew up, that has now been restored beautifully by Frankie herself. Their relationship is confrontation right from the get-go. With Gwen making a lot of unseemly accusations towards Frankie, and Frankie lashing out physically from that hurt.
It's startling to see those raw reactions, therefore honestly right from the get go I didn't want to relationship to advance, because I felt there was a lot of toxicity there that was just bringing out the worst in each character, and nothing was getting resolved as they hurt one another then danced around each other and only leading with their nether-regions.
Unfortunately that uncomfortable feeling, for me, just persisted when it came to Gwen and her antics and attitude. She had this arrogant, condescending vibe about her and I just loathed the games she would play with Frankie. She was just so toxic and had so many issues from her childhood - she desperately needed therapy, in my mind. The fact she would be deliberately mean spirited and never apologies for it, and make Frankie feel like she had to justify herself all the time, just never sat well with me.
It's a sad reality that some people from abusive households can take on a lot of the traits they have seen and been brought up with, and to me that was Gwen all over. Only she and Frankie kept excusing her shittiness because she had it tough as a kid and was beaten. But the thing is, she's not a kid anymore. She a grown ass adult with money and a lifestyle she flaunts to excess, and the ability to seek help and make real change and progress. But she doesn't. She just plays these immature games with Frankie, acting like she's the love of her life and never actually confronting anything, or committing to much.... And Frankie lets her. It's far too toxic and manipulative for me to think of as sweet or condone such behaviour.
Quite the emotional rollercoaster here. Some tough subject matters. But realistic and substantial at the same time in it's angst. Wonderfully descriptive Kindle Unlimited Read.
BUT made me uncomfortable enough about the toxicity and manipulation in the relationship I had to stop. (Maybe this is a personal issue, it hit a few sore spots for me relating to personal experience, so that might be why I couldn't handle it or stomach certain things - so judge for yourself as always!)
Gwen and Frankie grew up in a small town in poverty. Gwen's father was a womanizing drunkard and abuser, Frankie's Mom was tough but kind, and liked her gentleman callers and the gifts they would give her. Gwen and Frankie were always sort of antagonistic besties, who fell for each other as teenagers, kissing and such, but Gwen left without a word, and Frankie got pregnant not long after to a random jock.
12 years later Gwen is back. She buys the old place where she grew up, that has now been restored beautifully by Frankie herself. Their relationship is confrontation right from the get-go. With Gwen making a lot of unseemly accusations towards Frankie, and Frankie lashing out physically from that hurt.
It's startling to see those raw reactions, therefore honestly right from the get go I didn't want to relationship to advance, because I felt there was a lot of toxicity there that was just bringing out the worst in each character, and nothing was getting resolved as they hurt one another then danced around each other and only leading with their nether-regions.
Unfortunately that uncomfortable feeling, for me, just persisted when it came to Gwen and her antics and attitude. She had this arrogant, condescending vibe about her and I just loathed the games she would play with Frankie. She was just so toxic and had so many issues from her childhood - she desperately needed therapy, in my mind. The fact she would be deliberately mean spirited and never apologies for it, and make Frankie feel like she had to justify herself all the time, just never sat well with me.
It's a sad reality that some people from abusive households can take on a lot of the traits they have seen and been brought up with, and to me that was Gwen all over. Only she and Frankie kept excusing her shittiness because she had it tough as a kid and was beaten. But the thing is, she's not a kid anymore. She a grown ass adult with money and a lifestyle she flaunts to excess, and the ability to seek help and make real change and progress. But she doesn't. She just plays these immature games with Frankie, acting like she's the love of her life and never actually confronting anything, or committing to much.... And Frankie lets her. It's far too toxic and manipulative for me to think of as sweet or condone such behaviour.
December 29, 2020
An ARC copy was given to me from BookSirens for a honest review.
Main characters Frankie Poter and Gwen Cook grew up together and both of them suffered in childhood and both fell in love. After years of separation Gwen come home to clear up things and start something new. Both of them have a business build up.
For me it was difficult to read this book, because there was some very hard stuff to get through, child abuse, alcoholism etc. The other story line - love between Gwen and Frankie was easy to follow and nice to read, but the book ended without a direction, what the relationship betwenn Gwen and Frankie will be.
Main characters Frankie Poter and Gwen Cook grew up together and both of them suffered in childhood and both fell in love. After years of separation Gwen come home to clear up things and start something new. Both of them have a business build up.
For me it was difficult to read this book, because there was some very hard stuff to get through, child abuse, alcoholism etc. The other story line - love between Gwen and Frankie was easy to follow and nice to read, but the book ended without a direction, what the relationship betwenn Gwen and Frankie will be.
January 9, 2021
I received an ARC for free from BookSirens and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I’m giving this book four stars solely because of the last three chapters. To see Gwen finally verbalize the feelings that weren’t exactly shown throughout the book was so satisfying.
The book it self was written beautifully but a lot of it was unnecessary. So much extra writing that didn’t help the setting, more like reaching a word count.
I found myself annoyed with the lack of chemistry between the characters. So much potential for what could’ve been a hot firey romance.
That being said, if you’re reading this book for a hot passionate romance- I recommend leaving it for a slower day
But if you’re reading it for a good plot despite the dud romance, I do recommend
December 20, 2020
Oh, this was good on a different level of depth than most holiday theme sugary romance. There is a bit to unpack with the cast of characters. I can't wait to read what comes next.
With the Midas Touch, Gwen left the area of Williamsburg under (we don't know) circumstances and is now very wealthy. Frankie was left behind. Young love gone wrong? Frankie remodels homes for a living and still lives in her mom's double-wide. After a lot of work, Frankie is able to sell a home/estate but doesn't realize she sold it to Gwen. Their paths reconnect.
Triggers: alcoholism
With the Midas Touch, Gwen left the area of Williamsburg under (we don't know) circumstances and is now very wealthy. Frankie was left behind. Young love gone wrong? Frankie remodels homes for a living and still lives in her mom's double-wide. After a lot of work, Frankie is able to sell a home/estate but doesn't realize she sold it to Gwen. Their paths reconnect.
Triggers: alcoholism
December 4, 2020
I didn’t love this. Wasn’t a bad story and I liked the characters and plot enough but it just didn’t get wrapped up enough for me. I still have so many questions and feel like all the storylines didn’t get wrapped up.
December 26, 2020
Frankie Porter and Gwen Cook were best friends, growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia. Both had troubled childhoods filled with poverty and abuse. Frankie is shocked when Gwen leaves town during their teenage years, never telling Frankie her intentions. Twelve years later, Gwen returns to town having made a great success of her life. She buys her father’s mansion which Frankie has restored , now that she has her own business. With a teenage son to support, Frankie works hard to make her business a success . After some disagreements Gwen helps Frankie promote her business and the two reconnect to form a lasting relationship.
I received this book from Goodreads in exchange fir an honest review. I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
I received this book from Goodreads in exchange fir an honest review. I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
November 24, 2020
Wonderful story
I really enjoyed this story! Both Frankie and Gwen started out rough in life. But they both managed to pull themselves up and out of the bitter poverty and make a good, maybe even a great life.
Even though life broke them apart, sometimes life changes and love wins out after all.
I haven't read this author before but I definitely look forward to reading more. Her dialogue and the cadence of it were amazing. Well done!
I really enjoyed this story! Both Frankie and Gwen started out rough in life. But they both managed to pull themselves up and out of the bitter poverty and make a good, maybe even a great life.
Even though life broke them apart, sometimes life changes and love wins out after all.
I haven't read this author before but I definitely look forward to reading more. Her dialogue and the cadence of it were amazing. Well done!
April 7, 2021
This is a stunning story that came out of nowhere and I can't stop thinking about it. The two main characters as well as the setting of Williamsburg (40 minutes from where I live and also a star of the book) have left me with a hangover.
It starts out strange and I see that several readers DNF, but I recommend staying with it because it has elements of a masterpiece. I had to withhold the fifth star because there are lots of editing and formatting problems. One MC, Gwen, suddenly because Grace, for instance.
But oh, what a story.
It starts out strange and I see that several readers DNF, but I recommend staying with it because it has elements of a masterpiece. I had to withhold the fifth star because there are lots of editing and formatting problems. One MC, Gwen, suddenly because Grace, for instance.
But oh, what a story.
December 6, 2021
Christmas romance
Alex Hall wrote a novella regarding first loves reunited And back together by Christmas. Has some holiday cheer, lot of chemistry and some laughs. Its worth a yearly read.
Alex Hall wrote a novella regarding first loves reunited And back together by Christmas. Has some holiday cheer, lot of chemistry and some laughs. Its worth a yearly read.
April 19, 2021
What I Think: First, Hello, Everyone! I’ve been laid low with a flare for some weeks along with an extended hospital stay. You know you have an autoimmune disorder when you get to the hospital and the male nurse assistant greets you on a first name basis as he eases your inflamed and broken body into a wheelchair, wheels past the nurses' station and they all say hello as one of them runs ahead to open up my room. Yeah, I’ve spent too much time in hospitals and that crap doesn’t get easier. But, my sanity was saved by some delicious tales. I have reviews coming up so please, look forward to them. Warning – This review has lots of rants and side steps because the Author wrote a tale that reached into my heart and yanked them out. I am in abject abasement for this but, please bear with me. Now, forget about the ten syringe pokes while looking for a functional vein and let’s dive into this tale! The opening scene brought words like ‘precious’ and ‘too sweet’ to mind. Yet, off the bat Francis commits an unforgivable sin and I recoil from her in anger and dread, surprised that I have such a visceral reaction. Side Step: In Africa, we are firm believers of ‘spare the rod, spoil the child’ meaning whipping a kid with a belt or a wire, slapping or hitting them is the norm (Africans, please don’t come for me. This is fact and while I am proud of my continent and patriotic for the first time in my life, some things have to effing change!). I did not think to challenge this consciously but I knew I would get in the way of anyone hitting my siblings, even if it means dangling myself as bait. My young mind knew there was something wrong with it yet, it was the norm and I shoved it away along with my sexuality and a million other small, yet, oh so important things. In Senegal, it’s not allowed to do any of those things, especially in schools and it was a culture shock to not revert to violence as a teacher but find ways to communicate and this suits me down to a tee (even though a part of me believes that violence can be necessary but never towards a kid). Then seeing that here? I immediately...
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Verdict? A Christmas fantasy filled with love, resentment and a fiery reconnection that proves that when love is left unfinished, it needs only the fuel of courage to turn it into a raging inferno that makes everything possible!
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Verdict? A Christmas fantasy filled with love, resentment and a fiery reconnection that proves that when love is left unfinished, it needs only the fuel of courage to turn it into a raging inferno that makes everything possible!
December 30, 2020
Alex Hall is showing themself to be a very promising writer with this latest book! The Midas Touch is Hall’s third book, and it is clearly giving readers much to consider in regards to Hall’s talents as a writer. Their storytelling has depth and emotion, pulling readers in and tugging on heartstrings. This book is a captivating and beautiful story of friendship, hardship, survival and love. One’s memory is often dulled and faded by time, but the heart is a different matter. It always remembers love, especially first love. Hall’s story embodies this theme so wonderfully, making it a beautiful and heartfelt romantic tale.
Hall’s characters are complex, original and likable. The story’s leads, Frankie and Gwen, are intriguing and dynamic. They have a long history together and a complicated past, making the story arc very captivating. Their relationship is emotional and tangled, yet readers want them to succeed, to work it out and find their way back to one another. The ride is bumpy at times, but so worth it.
Hall’s voice and tone is heavily influenced by Virginian charm and dialect. The word building within the story’s pages is wonderful, too. Hall writes with ease from a place that conveys the regional culture with believability. The story is enhanced by an attention to detail, allowing readers to “see” the characters’ world with a sense of realism. Readers appreciate this; the storytelling is more engrossing and engaging because of it.
There is so much to like about The Midas Touch. Gwen and Frankie’s love story is passionate and fervid, but laced with a bit of wistfulness that’s almost heartbreaking. Their past is arresting and poignant at times, but it’s never without a love for the other. Readers are drawn to their backstory, even if some details seem a bit vague at times. It still works, though; there’s more than enough meat on the bone to carry this angsty drama.
This is a very lovely story. Hall takes readers on a touching and tender ride, tugging at readers’ heartstrings and making them want more. Fortunately, more is what they’ll get as this is only book one of the series. I look forward to the next book in this series. I am curious to see where Hall will take readers next.
Strengths…
Intriguing backstory
Interesting, likable characters
Pleasant writing style
Heartfelt and emotional
Hall’s characters are complex, original and likable. The story’s leads, Frankie and Gwen, are intriguing and dynamic. They have a long history together and a complicated past, making the story arc very captivating. Their relationship is emotional and tangled, yet readers want them to succeed, to work it out and find their way back to one another. The ride is bumpy at times, but so worth it.
Hall’s voice and tone is heavily influenced by Virginian charm and dialect. The word building within the story’s pages is wonderful, too. Hall writes with ease from a place that conveys the regional culture with believability. The story is enhanced by an attention to detail, allowing readers to “see” the characters’ world with a sense of realism. Readers appreciate this; the storytelling is more engrossing and engaging because of it.
There is so much to like about The Midas Touch. Gwen and Frankie’s love story is passionate and fervid, but laced with a bit of wistfulness that’s almost heartbreaking. Their past is arresting and poignant at times, but it’s never without a love for the other. Readers are drawn to their backstory, even if some details seem a bit vague at times. It still works, though; there’s more than enough meat on the bone to carry this angsty drama.
This is a very lovely story. Hall takes readers on a touching and tender ride, tugging at readers’ heartstrings and making them want more. Fortunately, more is what they’ll get as this is only book one of the series. I look forward to the next book in this series. I am curious to see where Hall will take readers next.
Strengths…
Intriguing backstory
Interesting, likable characters
Pleasant writing style
Heartfelt and emotional
December 28, 2020
Gwen, a successful businesswoman, returns to her hometown. Her childhood was not a nice one, however, she had her friend Frankie, who at some point was more than just a good friend.
When she returns she meets Frankie again. Frankie is now a renovation company owner and has a son.
The book was well written, but I found Gwen a bit too cold. I felt that even by the end of the book Gwen had not become much more approachable. Frankie was a bit too stubborn for my taste, but that is my personal opinion and can be felt differently by everyone.
All in all, the book is a solid read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
When she returns she meets Frankie again. Frankie is now a renovation company owner and has a son.
The book was well written, but I found Gwen a bit too cold. I felt that even by the end of the book Gwen had not become much more approachable. Frankie was a bit too stubborn for my taste, but that is my personal opinion and can be felt differently by everyone.
All in all, the book is a solid read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 14, 2021
This was a lovely story about a second chance at love. Frankie and Gwen grew up together in Colonial Williamsburg. After a fateful event, Gwen left for parts west. Fast forward 12 years and Gwen comes home to reclaim her family home without letting Frankie know. The two friends, who were in love as teenagers, are trying to find their way back to each other. But a lot has changed, Frank’s is now a mom with a struggling business and Gwen is a self made millionaire with a Midas Touch with startups. The love story was well paced and wonderfully touching. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2021
Sometimes people assume the worst before they actually know a person's intentions, that's what happened here between Gwen and Frankie. I do not want to give too much away but Midas touch is umm not ment in the fairytale sense and I'm going to leave it there (wink wink).
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 29, 2020
I love second chance romance's and this book did not let me down. Gwen and Francis made me laugh at moments and get a little teary eyed at other's. This book was a great read. I just wish there was a little more into the development into the relationship between the two. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 24, 2021
This was a good and easy read. I didn't really connect with the story but I would recommend it to a friend. Alex Hall is a great descriptive writer and you can just picture in your mind the details of the story.
March 16, 2021
Another great read, with lots of chemistry and hotness. This is a beautifully written story and hooked me from the start. This is a quick hot read, with an interesting plot and fantastic characters, great emotion and Loads of steam!
December 10, 2020
Very entertaining
This is a very good book. I enjoyed reading it. Very appropriate for the season. I highly recommend this one.
This is a very good book. I enjoyed reading it. Very appropriate for the season. I highly recommend this one.
December 28, 2020
This wasn’t for me. I never really connected with the characters. Enjoyed the holiday theme, but felt the storyline was missing something.
February 12, 2021
Really enjoyed the book 📖.
Want to read
March 30, 2021Read 25% or so, wanted to like it but DNF
January 3, 2021
3.5 stars. Won this through a GoodReads contest. Overall I found the characters likable if not a little predictable. Story was good and kept me reading. But there were more editing issues than I like to see in story that isn’t an ARC. Or is it? Don’t think it is since it came through my kindle. Made it hard for me to round this up to four stars.
December 20, 2023
The main characters each had difficult childhoods dealing with a mix of issues including alcoholism, physical abuse and social ostracism. The traumas each suffered stayed with them and when they do reconnect a dozen years later unresolved issues make it nearly impossible for them to reconnect. Given joint tendencies to lash out in the face of adverse situations it is not easy to see how the relationship becomes close as quickly as it does. There is a lingering sense that serious issues have been papered over through the liberal application of Gwen's money. Nonetheless, the reader would like to wish them well in their HEA, for Christopher's sake if nothing else.
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