Today we welcome Adriane Leigh with a review of her new book THE MOURNING AFTER which released on June 26, 2013. Plus we are giving away 3 ebooks!
Synopsis:
Haunted by a painful past, Georgia Montgomery escapes the memories by buying a beach house on the North Carolina coast. She hopes a summer filled with sun, sand, margaritas and best friends will heal her, but when an unexpected visitor shows up, her past, present and future collide.
Georgia is instantly drawn to Tristan Howell, the bronze-skinned, golden-haired stranger with an easy smile and eyes the deepest shade of green she’s ever seen. She tries to deny the depth of her feelings for him, but just like an addiction- one look, one touch, one taste is never enough. With Tristan she loses control of the lonely world she’s constructed for herself and learns that moving forward isn’t possible while she’s still chained to the events of her past.
Before the summer is over friendships will be tested, hearts shattered and lives changed, and waiting for Georgia to find herself may destroy them all.
Review:
This is the perfect book to kick off your summer holiday reading! The Mourning After was more than we expected and really delivers a sexy, satisfying and entertaining story.
Georgia buys a beach house at the Carolina shore and plans to spend the summer renovating the house into a possible bed and breakfast. She leaves Washington D.C. and her longtime boyfriend, Kyle.
At the beach, she meets the very sexy Tristan and fights their attraction because of her relationship with Kyle. This might sound a little predictable, but it’s not. Tristan makes her question whether she should sacrifice true love for the sake of others. Georgia, on the other hand, is loyal to Kyle, and believes love is not worth anything if you hurt others to be together.
“I want to be with you. I can’t get you out of my head.”
Of course, Tristan is super-hot and the story is full of MEGA-steamy scenes, plus plenty of emotion. Will Georgia stay with Kyle or will she follow her heart and let Tristan love her?
“I want you, all of you, Georgia. And I want you to want me too.”
No spoilers but the title hints that a tragedy has occurred, and the events surrounding this incident are explained near the end of the story. This life-altering event also sheds light on Georgia’s sometimes-aggravating actions during the story.
In keeping with a discussion I had with one of my favorite authors at Book Bash, I am keeping this review SHORT and TO THE POINT! Did we like this book? Yes! Do we recommend it? Yes! It is a great summer read, and will keep you turning the pages to the very end.
An ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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About the Author:
woman.lover.mother.writer.
Born and raised in a snowbank in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and now lives amongst the sand dunes of the Lake Michigan lakeshore.
Graduated with a Literature degree but never particularly enjoyed reading Shakespeare or Chaucer.
Married to a tall, dark and handsome guy, and plays mama to two sweet baby girls. Also a voracious reader and knitter.
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Giveaway:
3 winners will receive an ebook of The Mourning After! Open internationally.