Harmony Harbor #1
By: Debbie Mason
Releasing October 25, 2016
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'Tis the season for love . . .
Sophie DiRossi loved growing up in Harmony Harbor. But after fleeing in disgrace many years ago, it is the last place she wants to be. Left homeless by a fire, she's forced to go back to the small coastal town that harbors a million secrets, including her own. Sophie sees this secret reflected every day in her daughter's blue eyes-and she must keep it hidden from the only man she has ever loved.
Sophie's return is a shock for everyone . . . especially Liam Gallagher. The firefighter had some serious feelings for Sophie-and seeing her again sparks a desire so fierce it takes his breath away. Now Liam will do whatever it takes to show Sophie that they deserve a second chance at love, even if everything they've concealed threatens to keep them apart. In this special town at this special time of the year, Sophie and Liam can only hope for a little holiday magic . . .
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Liam held up his hands and took a step back with a wary expression on his handsome face. “Maybe you better tell me what the problem is, Soph.”
“Okay, but don’t laugh. I had to borrow clothes from Rosa for the interview, and they’re too big. So we pinned the skirt . . .”
“Gotcha. How about you take off your coat and—” he began as he moved behind her.
“I can’t. My skirt will fall off if I do.” She heard what sounded like a snort of laughter and looked over her shoulder. “You’re not supposed to laugh.”
He crouched behind her, his eyes glinting with amusement. “I’m not. I’ll just”—he lifted the hem of her coat and disappeared beneath it— “Ah, it’s a little dark under here. Whereabouts is the pin?”
That was an easy enough question to answer. She knew exactly where the pin was—it was stabbing her left butt cheek. But with Liam’s hand resting on her hip while the other one skimmed over the back of her skirt, she was having a difficult time staying focused. All she could think was that Liam Gallagher, who’d once played the starring role in her teenage fantasies, was touching her butt. “Where it shouldn’t be,” she finally managed to say, reaching back to show him. She ended up hitting him on the head instead.
“Hey, I’m doing my best not to touch your ass, but it’s kind of—”
“May I ask what you’re doing, Master Liam?”
Jasper was like a wraith. You never saw or heard him coming. He’d appear out of nowhere. Sophie wanted a do-over. This day was turning out worse than she’d expected. And that had been pretty bad.
Liam’s messy, dark hair appeared from under her coat. “Maybe you could—
Was he seriously going to ask for Jasper’s help? Sophie drew her foot back and lightly kicked Liam in the shin. He raised his eyes to hers, lifting an eyebrow. She gave him a do-it-and-die look.
He grinned. “All good here, Jeeves. My hammer got caught in the hem of Sophie’s coat.”
“In future, I’d suggest you be more careful with your tools around Miss DiRossi, Master Liam,” the older man said, spearing Sophie with his ice-blue gaze. His mouth pressed in a thin line of disapproval as he walked away.
This
is my first book by Debbie Mason and I love it. It's not often I pick
up a book like Mistletoe Cottage but when I do I always thoroughly
enjoy the change of pace such stories provide.
I don't want to give anything away from the plot because part of the enjoyment is going in blind and anticipating the journey the author will take you on. All the characters are well developed and the protagonists are adorable. The supporting cast is an eclectic mix of personalities ensuring a fun filled story. Harmony Harbor has everything you'd expect from a small community where a little gossip goes a long way, memories are just a bit too long and nothing is impossible. The focal couple in this book is Sophie, a single mum, and Liam, a hot looking fireman...two people who have loved each other for years but have lived apart for almost the same length of time. Their story is complicated as secrets are revealed to the surprise of everyone...well, nearly everyone!
If you love a sweet romance wrapped around a little mystery within an entertaining community filled with intriguing characters, Mistletoe Cottage is a seasonal book you won't want to miss. This first offering in the Harmony Harbor series is both amusing and heart-warming. So, wrap up warm with a large glass of mulled wine, relax, read and enjoy the feel-good feeling it generates.
***arc generously received courtesy of Forever Publishing via NetGalley***
I don't want to give anything away from the plot because part of the enjoyment is going in blind and anticipating the journey the author will take you on. All the characters are well developed and the protagonists are adorable. The supporting cast is an eclectic mix of personalities ensuring a fun filled story. Harmony Harbor has everything you'd expect from a small community where a little gossip goes a long way, memories are just a bit too long and nothing is impossible. The focal couple in this book is Sophie, a single mum, and Liam, a hot looking fireman...two people who have loved each other for years but have lived apart for almost the same length of time. Their story is complicated as secrets are revealed to the surprise of everyone...well, nearly everyone!
If you love a sweet romance wrapped around a little mystery within an entertaining community filled with intriguing characters, Mistletoe Cottage is a seasonal book you won't want to miss. This first offering in the Harmony Harbor series is both amusing and heart-warming. So, wrap up warm with a large glass of mulled wine, relax, read and enjoy the feel-good feeling it generates.
***arc generously received courtesy of Forever Publishing via NetGalley***
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