Showing posts with label Rosemary Beach. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

REVIEW: When You're Back (A Rosemary Beach Novel) by Abbi Glines

When You're Back (Rosemary Beach, #12)When You're Back by Abbi Glines
My rating: ★★★ 3.5 stars ★★★
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next new adult novel in her beloved Rosemary Beach series, which continues the story of Mase and Reese from When I’m Gone.

She was where my home would always be. It was time I took the next step and proved to her I was all in. Forever.

A chance meeting in Rosemary Beach has turned into a fairy-tale romance as Reese prepares to move in with Mase on his family ranch in Texas. With the loving support of the Colts, and her recent discovery that she has family of her own, Reese can finally move on from the dark horrors of her past and into a bright future.

But Aida isn’t going to let that happen. The beautiful blonde has been raised to think of Mase as her cousin, but it’s clear to Reese that Aida doesn’t love Mase like a cousin should.

And then there’s Captain, the inescapable stranger who has connections in Dallas and Rosemary Beach—and who conveniently shows up wherever Reese happens to be. Hot, mysterious, and plain-speaking, Captain isn’t afraid to tell Reese what he thinks about Mase—and how he feels about her.
As the competition for Mase and Reese’s hearts heats up, Reese’s past begins to unravel, illuminating shocking truths that will forever change the lives of the happy couple—and set the final stories of Rosemary Beach in motion.

Dear Abbi,

There are heroes and then there are heroes. Mase-Colt Manning is the hero. Just his name elicits feelings of strength and protection. Not to mention, it’s damn sexy, and that’s just his name. He owns it, and lives up to every single syllable. This is why I fell so hard for him in When I’m Gone. You created that. You did that.

When You’re Back gives us more of that. So, thank you.

As much as I do love Mase, I went into this book not really certain I wanted another one. Everything seemed to wrap up so perfectly for Mase and Reese at the end of When I’m Gone, but then it ended with that “surprise visit” at the apartment. I was totally caught off guard.

I guess my fear was that in order for there to be a sequel, more drama would need to be created between Mase and Reese. Relationship drama. I wanted unicorns and rainbows…..and really hot sex.

When You’re Back left me a little indifferent. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Aida drama, not at all. Not because of anything you did, I just liked the other concurrent storylines so much better, and felt Aida added unnecessary drama. It was also nice to see a little growth from Reese, but it also meant fewer opportunities for Mase to be the hero. This book was about her strength.

Regardless, the rest was gripping. The return of Marco. WOW! And then the twist, THE twist!! You definitely ended strong. The “shocking truths” are what kept this story alive. Sometimes I love how your mind works.

I did enjoy When I’m Gone a little more, but I absolutely loved getting more Mase. This book wasn’t necessary, but it’s almost like you write these sequels for no one other than your fans. You indulge them, and that is why I love you. That is why I respect you. And that is why people keep coming back for more.

Your fans are definitely going to be indulged!!

Sincerely,

Your Reader


Rosemary Beach series reading order:
1) Fallen Too Far (RUSH)  Review     Rush Too Far (Fallen Too Far, Rush's POV)
2) Never Too Far (RUSH)  Review
3) Twisted Perfection (WOODS)
4) Forever Too Far (RUSH)
5) Simple Perfection (WOODS)
6) Take a Chance (GRANT) Review
7) One More Chance (GRANT)
8) You Were Mine (TRIPP) Review
9) When I'm Gone (MASE) Review
10) When You're Back MASE) 

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

When I'm Gone Blog Tour: Review & GIVEAWAY!


From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next new adult novel in the Rosemary Beach series, in which we meet Mase, a Texas heartthrob first introduced in Take a Chance who comes to Rosemary Beach to stir things up.

I had an urge to fix all her problems. Which was stupid. She was doing fine without me. But something about those big eyes…

Mase Colt-Manning has always preferred his humble life as a Texas rancher to his birthright as the son of a legendary rock star. In fact, he rarely visits his father’s rarefied world in Rosemary Beach, especially if it means bunking at his vile half-sister Nan’s house—until one visit leads to a chance encounter with a young, gorgeous house maid who awakens him with her off-key but spirited imitation of a country music star…

Reese Ellis finally has her freedom. After escaping a lifetime of abuse from her parents and classmates for an undiagnosed learning disorder, she seizes the opportunity to be a house maid to some of the richest families in Rosemary Beach. But her job is in jeopardy when she causes an accident at the home of her most important client, Nan Dillon. When a hot, half-naked stranger with a cowboy’s swagger comes to her rescue, she’s intrigued—then afraid once he shows his own interest. Reese has never met a trustworthy man in her life. Will Mase be any different.






When I'm Gone by Abbi Glines
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

★★★ 3.5 stars ★★★

Dear Abbi,

That chapter. That very first chapter. You....you.

You.

Technically, it was the prologue, but you completely ignited dynamite without even lighting a fuse. BOOM!

Attacking that issue right from the start gave this story more depth. It was risky, but it worked. I liked Reese, she had an innocence about her that was a complete contradiction from her roots. Her struggles created a truly unique character, one that was easy to root for. But, if I'm going to be completely honest, she also frustrated me. Sometimes I guess I wish I could have seen more of her strength instead of her helplessness. I don't mean to sound like a heartless douche, but it often made her appear a little codependent. However, that particular aspect of her character is what made it necessary for her to need a hero.

Enters hero.

Mase. Mase made this story. Mase was the hero. The evolution of his relationship with Reese was paced to perfection, an instant attraction that was followed by kindness, protection, and love. You took the time that the relationship needed, just as Mase took his time with Reese. The intimate moments between the two of them just might be the best scenes you have ever written. They were moments of patience and tenderness. They were beautiful. Mase rescued Reese in every sense of the word.

Did I mention that I love Mase?

I also have to applaud you by "going there". You always have at least one scene in every book that leaves me blushing. A scene that goes....there. Reese's naivety set the perfect stage to take it there in When I'm Gone, and you did. You know....on the couch. When she asks....and he. And then she, and he....and she winks. That part. Yeah. Wow. Only you.

Overall, this was definitely one of my favorites in the Rosemary Beach series. I really loved Mase and Reese's story, but part of me wishes that it would have just ended in the apartment, a HEA. I had closure and felt the story was complete. I'm a little indifferent about the cliffy. However, I am not indifferent about more Mase. The world needs more Mase.

That is all...for now.

Sincerely,

Your Reader

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Visit the Rosemary Beach Club to enter to win either a grand prize of Abbi’s Favorite Things + the entire Rosemary Beach Series from Atria Books or one of the runner up prizes of one of four signed copies of ONE MORE CHANCE. 


About the Author:
Abbi Glines is the New York TimesUSA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Field Party, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. A devoted book lover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found at Facebook.com/AbbiGlinesAuthor and AbbiGlines.com.

WHEN I’M GONE by Abbi Glines
Atria Books | Paperback | On-Sale: 04/07/15 | 272 pages
Paperback ISBN: 9781476776095, $15.00 | eBook ISBN: 9781476776101, $7.99 Audio ISBN: 9781442376670, $17.99


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