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Home Sweet Home (Emerald Lake #1)
by
Bella Riley
What if you can go home again?
Ten years and two hundred miles. That's what separates Andi Powell from quiet, secluded Emerald Lake-and that's exactly how she likes it. But now her job brings her back to the hometown she's tried so hard to forget . . . and to Nate Duncan, the man she's never been able to.
Nate once looked at Andi with love in his eyes. But that was before s...more
Ten years and two hundred miles. That's what separates Andi Powell from quiet, secluded Emerald Lake-and that's exactly how she likes it. But now her job brings her back to the hometown she's tried so hard to forget . . . and to Nate Duncan, the man she's never been able to.
Nate once looked at Andi with love in his eyes. But that was before s...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
October 1st 2011
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Andi Powell has returned to her small hometown of Emerald Lake to not only be there to commemorate her beloved, deceased father along with the rest of the town, but to save her job. The company she works for in New York City as a management consultant, wants to build condominiums in a perfect vacation town. Andi automatically thinks of Emerald Lake, although she hasn’t been back since she left to go away to college, other than a holiday here and there. Her mother and grandmother love the small t...more
One stars. What annoyed me so much about this book was how Andi let the people bother her with the whole "you don't belong here anymore" speech. Who the heck cares if Andi doesn't belong in that town anymore? She belongs in NYC and there's not a damn problem with that. I also hated how Andi didn't even put Catherine back in her place. Catherine doesn't have the rights to judge Andi or tell her to move back to Emerald ---. It's not that she's too big to stay in the town, it's that she's not happy...more
***Though the publisher provides the free ebook, I offer the opinion.***
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She could still hear her father's voice running through her head, . . . "always go for the brass ring.".
Does coming home only cause heartache over a life she'd never had a chance to know? Does staying in Emerald Lake longer than just a weekend mean more pain than progress? Could Andi Powell ever really come home, again?
Andi's return is only as business trip. Nonetheless, she returns to find a sick grandmother, a grie...more
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She could still hear her father's voice running through her head, . . . "always go for the brass ring.".
Does coming home only cause heartache over a life she'd never had a chance to know? Does staying in Emerald Lake longer than just a weekend mean more pain than progress? Could Andi Powell ever really come home, again?
Andi's return is only as business trip. Nonetheless, she returns to find a sick grandmother, a grie...more
After 10 years, Andi Powell has returned to picturesque Emerald Lake. Not because she's homesick, but to save her job. She's got to convince the townsfolk of Emerald Lake that they'd like new vacation condos on the lake for rich out-of-towners.
Nate Duncan was the love of Andi's life, until things went horribly wrong when they were teens. He's never seriously dated anyone since Andi, and he can't believe she's back in town. Nate is now the town mayor, and while he's having mixed feelings about s...more
Nate Duncan was the love of Andi's life, until things went horribly wrong when they were teens. He's never seriously dated anyone since Andi, and he can't believe she's back in town. Nate is now the town mayor, and while he's having mixed feelings about s...more
No! Bad book! Bad Author! Bad bad bad editors!!
With a sweet, if not overdone, premise I had hopes that this would quench my Autumn need for glucose sweet romance. Let's just say that
no, it didn't fulfill any of my needs.I wanted to like it, I really did but with the amateur writing (Seriously, was this book written for an eight year old, why aren't there pictures!? I demand pictures?!) and the odd point of view switch (One person at a time, one person at a time!) I just couldn't.
Look, I can'...more
In one word--Wonderful
Home Sweet Home is a story of going home only Andi Powell has ulterior motives. I really have to say I didn't like Andi at all. She came across as one of the coldest excuses of woman I have read. Her priorities are just all wrong for me from her younger years when she turned her back on Nate when he needed her so badly up until present day when she bounces back into her hometown head strong on trying to make huge changes to a place she left ten years ago and expecting folks...more
Home Sweet Home is a story of going home only Andi Powell has ulterior motives. I really have to say I didn't like Andi at all. She came across as one of the coldest excuses of woman I have read. Her priorities are just all wrong for me from her younger years when she turned her back on Nate when he needed her so badly up until present day when she bounces back into her hometown head strong on trying to make huge changes to a place she left ten years ago and expecting folks...more
At First Sight: For the last ten years, Andi has made a point of not returning to her home town of Emerald Lake. She left as an eighteen year old bound for college and then decided to pursue her city dreams.
Until a work project brings her back to Emerald Lake, to the yarn store her mother and grandmother run together and to the boy she left behind when he needed her the most.
In the last ten years, Nathan went from being a heartbroken boy having to take care of his baby sister Madison in the afte...more
Until a work project brings her back to Emerald Lake, to the yarn store her mother and grandmother run together and to the boy she left behind when he needed her the most.
In the last ten years, Nathan went from being a heartbroken boy having to take care of his baby sister Madison in the afte...more
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This book was remarkably sweet. Andi is the main character. She is somewhat impulsive and prone to self-fulfillment at times, but she is a likable enough character. Nate is the love interest, he is also the man Andi left behind...in favor of her growing career. The sparks do fly in this novel, particularly between Andi and Nate because they do not often get along. The reader will find him/herself laughing at some parts of the story.
The Goodreads Summary s...more
Awww this book was such a sweet read! I loved Andi right from the start and I couldn't help but root for her the entire book. She's a strong-willed woman who strives to be the best in life. When she goes back home, you can really feel out cute Emerald Lake is. And then, when Nate comes into the story, you really want to read this book. Nate is the guy every girl dreams about: sweet, caring, and really good with kids. He never stopped loving Andi even though she's been gone for 10 years, which is...more
Oct 06, 2011
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Home Sweet Home is a sweet, heartwarming story about lost love and coming home again. Andi is returning to her hometown after ten years away to convince the town council to allow her client to build condos on a prime water front property. The town will be a tough sell but it isn't the town she is worried about, it is the new Mayor, Nate Duncan. Nate and Andi were high school sweethearts and while she was away at College Nate wen't thru some very tramatic...more
Home Sweet Home is a sweet, heartwarming story about lost love and coming home again. Andi is returning to her hometown after ten years away to convince the town council to allow her client to build condos on a prime water front property. The town will be a tough sell but it isn't the town she is worried about, it is the new Mayor, Nate Duncan. Nate and Andi were high school sweethearts and while she was away at College Nate wen't thru some very tramatic...more
I found this book thoughtful, engaging and a really beautiful story. From the beginning I felt drawn into the story because of the wonderful characters and the beautiful descriptions of Emerald Lake. You can definitely tell there are some unresolved feelings between Andi and Nate when she returns home. I found the chemistry between them electric. I thought it was refreshing to see such well developed characters and storyline. This book wasn't your average romance. Although it definitely had all...more
Ten years ago, Andi Powell left Emerald Lake for bigger and better things. When her job forces her to return home for a project, she finds herself falling back in love with high school sweetheart, Nate Duncan. There she reconnects with her past, her family, and learns what home really means.
This is my first book by Riley, but it won't be my last. She has a wonderful writing style, and is able to describe the setting so you feel like you've been there. Nate was relatable and I rooted for him all...more
This is my first book by Riley, but it won't be my last. She has a wonderful writing style, and is able to describe the setting so you feel like you've been there. Nate was relatable and I rooted for him all...more
Andi's father has always told her to reach for the "brass ring". Be strong, be successful. She takes his advice, moving away from Emerald Lake, her family, her friends, and her boyfriend Nate. She works 24/7 toward her goal of being that strong, successful woman. And, she succeeds. Her father passes away and that throws Andi for a loop, causing her work to suffer. She knows that her boss is looking for a reason to fire her, so when faced with a tough situation with her long-standing client, Andi...more
Iam new to Ms. Riley and read her second book first. After I was done, I knew I would have to read this one. I'm glad I did. This is a sweet story about a girl who leaves her first love and close knit community behind to go live in the " real world" Andi comes back to try and salvage her career by convincing the town to allow a condo development. Since her father's death a year ago, she has felt adrift and unfocused.
Nate has remained in Emerald Lake and is now the mayor. He has come a long way f...more
Nate has remained in Emerald Lake and is now the mayor. He has come a long way f...more
Andi and Nate have the perfect high school romance living in their small town of Emerald Lake. After finishing high school, Andi, driven by her state senator father, heads off for college in the big city. Despite the distance, Nate and Andi do a great job of maintaining their relationship.
When tragedy strikes Nate, Andi rushes home immediately to be by his side. Before she leaves, Nate asks her to make the ultimate sacrifice; to stay in Emerald Lake with him. Andi’s worked hard to get to the pla...more
When tragedy strikes Nate, Andi rushes home immediately to be by his side. Before she leaves, Nate asks her to make the ultimate sacrifice; to stay in Emerald Lake with him. Andi’s worked hard to get to the pla...more
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This is a very enjoyable book. I liked the small town feel of the story, and the way everyone new each other. Andi Powell comes home for mixed reasons and finds that what you think like should be isn't always what it is. I have to admit at times I wanted to hit her in the back of the head for the way she acted but I understood why she was written the way she was. Nate Duncan on the other hand made you fall in love with him. Who wouldn't fall in love with a man that would do anything for those he...more
Just finished this book, but still pondering my review. Bella Riley is Bella Andre? Really? I had no idea. This book was definitely a departure from her more steamy stories, but it was a nice love story nonetheless. More detailed review to come...
Feb 05, 2012
Aileen
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First time reading Bella Riley. I enjoyed the book and would read her again. The book was repetitive at times with both words and sentiment. But I enjoyed it overall and will pick up the next one.
Better than I expected, but I could have done without the grandmother's history.
Very sweet romance.
This was a reunion plot that pulled me in both directions. I did love the underlying issues of the past and I loved the hero's dedication to his family responsibilities. Because I'm a total sucker for small town stories, I'm anxious to see more of this series.
I couldn't finish this one, I found it very boring to me.
Nov 21, 2011
Jo (My House of Books)
marked it as dnf
I could not connect with Andi and Nate at all, so I skipped forward until I found out what happened with Andi's grandmother's forbidden love.
Oct 18, 2011
Shawna
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of small town & second chance at love romances
Recommended to Shawna by:
Rossy
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3 ½ stars – Contemporary Romance
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