My Book and My Coffee: October 2017

Secrets Hidden In the Glass by Cate Beauman

Romantic suspense

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Secrets Hidden In the Glass by Cate Beauman

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Stained glass artist Callie Davis is in desperate need of a vacation. Burnt out and on the edge of a nervous breakdown, she’s fleeing the pressures of her career and is taking refuge on Massachusetts’ tiny Carter Island. Callie yearns for long, lazy days and pretty walks on the beach—blessed solitude and an escape from the complications of her life. Then she bumps into gorgeous Nate Carter and everything changes.

Sheriff Nathan Carter couldn’t be happier now that the height of the summer season has finally come and gone. After four endless months, tourists have packed their bags and headed for the mainland. The quiet days of autumn are about to befall the town—the way Nate and his fellow Sandersonians like it best.

But nothing ends up quite the way Nate expects when he meets the beautiful blonde with the big blue eyes. Callie’s pretty smiles hide secrets—deep, dark mysteries that could cost them both their lives if they continue digging into the past and cross a killer’s path.

From the Author:

The Inspiration Behind Secrets Hidden In The Glass:

I always find the process of writing fascinating—imagining words and thoughts into subsistence that had once only existed in my head. Oftentimes, the undertaking is daunting. Months of research, careful plotting, planning, character development, and revising go into every page. There are many moments of doubt and worry. On occasion, there’s even a triumph or two. But finally, you type The End and you realize you’ve created a miracle of sorts—a story to share with your eager readers who are always waiting for what’s next.

I had such fun telling Nate and Callie’s adventure. There was something extra enjoyable about bringing Sanderson, Massachusetts to life—the fictitious, tiny town on the equally made-up Carter Island. Imagine dreaming up a beachy setting that gets to be exactly what you want it to be. Add a group of intriguing (and on occasion quirky) characters. Throw plenty of steamy romance and several sprinkles of mystery and suspense into the mix and you’ve got yourself one heck of a good time.

I hope you’ll enjoy Secrets Hidden In The Glass as much as I enjoyed telling it.

About the Author:

Cate Beauman - Author of Secrets Hidden in the Glass

International bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length, action-packed romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A. County. Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award, Writers Touch Award, Aspen Gold Award, Heart of Excellence Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star books. In 2017 FINDING LYLA was chosen as the Booksellers Best Award Winner, the Maggie Award For Excellence, and received the Holt Medallion Award. REAGAN'S REDEMPTION and ANSWERS FOR JULIE were selected as rare co-winners of the Aspen Gold Award in 2016. JUSTICE FOR ABBY received the 2015 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Gold Medal, while SAVING SOPHIE took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015 Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite Awards.

Cate makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack.

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The Guardian by Anna del Mar

Romantic Suspense

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Game Warden Matthias Hawking is a decorated ex-SEAL engaged in a grueling fight against ruthless poachers in Africa. He’s short on resources and long on enemies. There’s a price on his head. The last thing he needs is the unexpected arrival of a beautiful but stubborn journalist threatening to uncover his secrets, an alpha female challenging his alpha male and getting into trouble, a hurricane wearing boots.

Jade Romo is a veteran of several different kinds of war. She’s survived her heroin-addicted mother, the foster care system, and the conflict in Afghanistan. Jade’s tough, confident, cynical, and self-reliant, a woman who doesn’t believe in forevers. But when she defies the poachers and lands at the top of the warlord’s kill list, she’s forced to rely on the skilled, attractive but supremely infuriating game warden who has captivated her body’s undivided attention.

Haunted by his past but driven by his courage, her mysterious guardian will do anything in his power to protect the woman who has captured his heart.

About the Author:

Amazon Bestselling author Anna del Mar writes hot, smart romances that soothe the soul, challenge the mind, and satisfy the heart. Her stories focus on strong heroines struggling to find their place in the world and the brave, sexy, kickass heroes who defy their limits to protect the women they love.

A Georgetown University graduate, Anna enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and the sea. Writing is her addiction, her drug of choice, and what she wants to do all the time. The extraordinary men and women she met during her years as a Navy wife inspire the fabulous heroes and heroines at the center of her stories.

When she stays put—which doesn’t happen very often—she splits her time between Colorado and Florida, where she lives with her indulgent husband and a very opinionated cat.

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Title: Me Before You

Author: Jojo Moyes

Romance

Form: Paperback

Book Description: Me Before You

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

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They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose . . .

Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life—big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel—and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is.

Will is acerbic, moody, bossy—but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living.

Book Review ~ Me Before You

It was very moving. It made me cry a lot. As a person, it will remind you that sometimes, people you encounter in life will change you. In the future, I will read this again. It’s worth it. – Ara of My Book and My Coffee

The story is about love and how it can affect you and the person you love. And the people around you.

I still want to cry even though I’ve finished the book already, and now I’m writing the review. Really emotional right now.

This book is about two people, Lou Clark and Will Traynor, who will meet as if it was destiny. Maybe it was. Actually, I believe it is. The story was that effective. It was written really well.

Lou Clark’s character is simple and colorful. She’s relatable and I love her fashion sense. :) Will Traynor’s character’s is anything but simple. But he had a motorcycle accident and the aftermath took away his desire to live. He has an adventurous soul, which makes it harder for him to be happy after the accident. Meeting Lou as his carer/companion will definitely change him. His outlook? Maybe. His endgame? Maybe, maybe not. You’ll have to read. Note: You’ll need lots and lots of tissues. There's a movie already so if you'd like to watch it, you may. As a book lover, I advise you to read the book first. I haven’t seen the movie yet and I don’t think I can. At least not for now. Too emotional.

I am impressed because the story really captivated my attention. Reading it was a journey and you’ll never want to stop; you’ll want to see what’s going to happen next. What’s next for Lou? For Will? Will he change his mind? Will there be a ‘happy ever after’? You won’t really know. You’ll have an idea but you will want to find out for yourself.

All I can say right now is I was devastated to learn about the ending. You'll wish that it's the other way around but it is what it is and as a reader, you'll understand, too, that it's probably something one of the main character has to experience. There’s a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ thing but still, I was very emotional the moment I knew what’s going to happen with the two main characters. I recommend this book to anyone who loves to read romance novels. It’s a book that you need to read. I assure you; it’s going to make you love this book, too.