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There's a place where the ocean meets the shore, where kicking off your shoes and baring some skin is as natural as sneaking under the boardwalk for an ice cream cone and stolen kisses.

But life isn't all a beach for Shaye Cates, even if her idea of an office is a shady umbrella at the water's edge equipped with cell phone and laptop. Steely-eyed Trace Saunders is the incre...more

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Jun 11, 2012 SOS Aloha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

“One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.”
― Henry David Thoreau

Kate Angell delivers the perfect summer read in NO TAN LINES. It is easy reading for a lazy afternoon. NO TAN LINES will transport you to the beach even if you don’t have sand between your toes. The small town is literally divided by a long running family feud. Add a cultural divide between a boardwalk beach and a upscale resort. Tensions runs hot as the temperature ... and the passion heats up betw...more

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May 30, 2012 Jess rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This story would make a good beach read; light, easy, a really fast read that has a main relationship between Shaye and Trace that’s nice, but doesn’t go very deep. These two people start out as enemies due mainly in part to a long standing family feud that has divided their small beach town. The Cates family is a hard working, big loving group that is more about fun and family then making money. Their side of town is where you go to rid...more Review posted: Happily Ever After - Reads
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This story would make a good beach read; light, easy, a really fast read that has a main relationship between Shaye and Trace that’s nice, but doesn’t go very deep. These two people start out as enemies due mainly in part to a long standing family feud that has divided their small beach town. The Cates family is a hard working, big loving group that is more about fun and family then making money. Their side of town is where you go to ride the ferris wheel, or buy penny candy. If you want the ritz, head to the Saunders side where glamour and money is the way they do things. Shaye and Trace start the story as enemies but are forced to work together to put on a joint volleyball tournament headed by Shaye’s brother who plays professionally, all in an effort to help generate tourism in the small town, and especially on the struggling Cates side. These two can’t hate on each other for long, the more they’re around each other, the more they're attracted and they fall in love, much to their families disapproval.

That was my main issue with this relationship – how fast it all happened. We go from Shaye and Trace not being able to have a business conversation without sniping at each other, to the next chapter having them taking off their clothes and hopping into bed, to then planning a wedding. It felt rushed and it was really hard to feel invested in their relationship. They’re fun characters, but as far as their relationship went, it didn’t grab me.

There were a couple side stories, one with Shaye’s cousin Kai and his love interest Nicole. Again, fun characters, I would have especially loved to have gotten much more about Nicole and her past, but their love story felt tossed in. Here was another couple that didn’t like each other to start, but we’re told that now they’re dating, as much of their story happens off page. It felt like there was so much potential for not only this story, but even more for Shaye and Trace, but it just stayed on the surface.

Even though this book didn’t wow me, I really, really hope that Shaye’s brother Dune and his potential love interest Sophie get a story. The set up is there for them in NO TAN LINES, but there is so much more I want to know about both of these characters. Sophie was the stand out for me in this book. There’s something vulnerable and sweet about her that I couldn’t get enough of. Her and Dune’s storyline isn’t resolved and I hope this was just their beginning and a tease as to what’s to come for them.

Overall, this is an ok read – it is a very fast, short read and while the characters and the small beach town setting were fun, it wasn’t a story that drew me in and the relationships lacked that spark that had me waiting and wanting to find out what was going to happen. But I will come back for more if Sophie and Dune get their story told. They were on page such a short time, but they made the biggest impact on me. (less)

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May 29, 2012 Darcy Nikkel rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I usually love Kate Angell especially the Richmond Rogues. With this book it was a cute read the only thing that bothered me was the inconsistencies of time lines. I don't know why but it bugs me. If there was only one I would not even bat an eye but there was unfortunately quite a few. But besides that It was a cute read. I would read the next one if there was one especially so we can find out what happens with Dune and Sophie.

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Jul 23, 2012 Kulsuma (sunshine and stardust) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3.5 stars.

I really enjoyed No Tan Lines by Kate Angell. This is a good summer read. Shay Cates and Trace Saunders are long-time enemies. There's been a feud between their families for a hundred years. There's a line down the centre of the town which neither one really wants to cross.

The Cates family owns all the businesses along the boardwalk in Barefoot William whereas the Saunders family run high-end, exlusive businesses. However, Shay's businesses are in trouble and she organises a volleybal...more

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Jun 08, 2012 ~JenRen~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Review: No Tan Lines, Kate Angell

Contemporary Romance
Published: June 2012
Publisher: Kensington Corp.
ISBN-13:978-0-7582-6919-5
www.kensingtonbooks.com

There's a place where the ocean meets the shore, where kicking off your shoes and baring some skin is as natural as sneaking under the boardwalk for an ice cream cone and stolen kisses. But life isn't all a beach for Shaye Cates, even if her idea of an office is a shady umbrella at the water's edge equipped with cell phone and laptop. Steely-eyed Tra...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Jane Stewart rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Pleasant light reading. Enjoyable enough that I did not wish it would be over. But it needed something more to go to more stars.

STORY BRIEF:
About a hundred years ago William Cates founded a fishing village on the SW Florida Gulf Coast called Barefoot William. A little later Evan Saunders founded Saunders Shores next to Barefoot William. Today Saunder Shores is a high end resort for the wealthy. Barefoot William has amusement park rides and inexpensive gift shops. The two families have disliked e...more Pleasant light reading. Enjoyable enough that I did not wish it would be over. But it needed something more to go to more stars.

STORY BRIEF:
About a hundred years ago William Cates founded a fishing village on the SW Florida Gulf Coast called Barefoot William. A little later Evan Saunders founded Saunders Shores next to Barefoot William. Today Saunder Shores is a high end resort for the wealthy. Barefoot William has amusement park rides and inexpensive gift shops. The two families have disliked each other ever since. Today Shaye Cates (age 31) manages the business end of Barefoot William. Trace Saunders (age 32) manages Saunders Shores. Trace is well dressed and works in a glitzy office. Shaye wears flip flops and shorts and conducts business from her beach chair on the sand.

The shops in Barefoot William are having financial problems. To boost sales, Shaye wants to host a volleyball pro/am tournament over the July 4th weekend. She needs some of the beach in Saunders Shores. She asks Trace to participate. Trace makes things difficult and wants something in return.

Side stories involve Nicole a jewelry designer renting store space from Shaye and Shaye’s cousin Kai. Kai is a handyman who keeps everything working in Barefoot William. Sophie Saunders is an introverted book worm who has a crush on Shaye’s brother Dune a volleyball star.

REVIEWER’S OPINION:
Talk about a beach read. This is a sweet fluffy story set on a beach. Rich guy falls in love with poor but happy girl. Reading this is like eating coconut creme pie. (BTW that pie is in the story.) Trace and Shaye have been brought up to dislike each other, but now they are forced to work together. The weakest part was lack of relationship development. Not enough happened to show how and why Shaye and Trace fell in love. The same with Nicole and Kai. If the book had witty dialogue or made me laugh I might have given it 4 stars. As it is, it was ok, but it could have been more. The few sex scenes were pleasant/nice. I loved the interaction between Sophie and Dune. If the author does a sequel with their story, I’ll buy it. I also loved Nicole’s involvement with some young boys. I’m being vague to avoid a spoiler.

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Story length: 269 pages. Swearing language: strong. Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: 3. Total number of sex scene pages: 8. Setting: current day southwest Florida gulf coast small town. Copyright: 2012. Genre: contemporary romance.(less)

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Mar 22, 2012 Charity rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I received this book as an ARC for my review through NRR.com
This is a solid 4 Star read and completely addictive. Kate Angell has no problem sucking you into the story, the family feud, and the love.

Shaye is by far my favorite character in this story. She is strong, independent, smart, funny, loving, and the list can go on and on. Having to put feuding families aside to keep her town afloat has proved to be both stressful and sinful. She does what she has to as well as what she isn’t supposed t...more

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Mar 19, 2012 Michele ~ la Smoocherina marked it as a-maybe-read · review of another edition

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There's a place where the ocean meets the shore, where kicking off your shoes and baring some skin is as natural as sneaking under the boardwalk for an ice cream cone and stolen kisses.
But life isn't all a beach for Shaye Cates, even if her idea of an office is a shady umbrella at the water's edge equipped with cell phone and laptop. Steely-eyed Trace Saunders is the incredibly irksome fly in her coconut tanning oil. And running a kids' softball team with her longti...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Michele rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I received this novel as an ARC from Kensington Publishing.

Shaye Cates and Trace Saunders have hated each other from the time they were kids. Their bone-deep hatred of each other stemmed from a century-old feud between their families. Shaye’s great-great-great grandfather, William Cates, founded the small fishing village of Barefoot William located in Southwest Florida along the Gulf coast. The town was all about fun and existed peacefully for 2 decades until Evan Saunders, a capitalist, sought...more I received this novel as an ARC from Kensington Publishing.

Shaye Cates and Trace Saunders have hated each other from the time they were kids. Their bone-deep hatred of each other stemmed from a century-old feud between their families. Shaye’s great-great-great grandfather, William Cates, founded the small fishing village of Barefoot William located in Southwest Florida along the Gulf coast. The town was all about fun and existed peacefully for 2 decades until Evan Saunders, a capitalist, sought to turn Barefoot William into a wealthy winter resort. William and Evan fought over land for sixty years until eventually Evan founded Saunder Shores a high-end town adjacent to Barefoot William.

Fast forward a hundred years to present day, where Shaye is now President of Barefoot William Enterprises and Trace is CEO of Saunders Shores. They are still carrying on their families’ tradition of despising each other, that is, until Shaye needs Trace’s permission to use part of his beach to host a proposed pro/am beach volleyball tournament. After much one-upping each other, Shaye and Trace reluctantly agree to work together. Shaye and Trace learn to peacefully co-exist while planning the tournament and eventually come to admire, respect and ultimately fall in love with each other.

This was the first book that I read by Kate Angell and I liked it very much. I found Ms. Angell’s writing flowed smoothly and easily. She did a good job at capturing and holding my attention throughout the book. Although Shaye and Trace went from hating one another to loving one another, I felt the way their relationship developed was believable. The characters of Shaye and Trace were very likable and relatable. I really liked how they brought out the best in one another. Where Shaye was working class, innovative, spontaneous and laid-back, Trace was rich, traditional, logical and serious. Their only common ground was that they both were completely committed to their families, which was something I greatly admired. As a couple, they were a case of opposites attracting and their chemistry was sizzling. There were a couple of secondary romances featured as well. I especially enjoyed Kai and Nicole’s story.

I loved the town of Barefoot William and think it would be a fun place to visit! I liked all the secondary characters especially Olive, Shaye’s parrot. Olive repeatedly mimicked things she had overheard at the most inopportune times. She was a riot and provided some comic relief to the story.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an easy, enjoyable contemporary romance.

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Jun 12, 2012 Tabby - IMReviews rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I am huge lover of Contemporary Romance, which is why this book appealed to me in the first place. It's basically your modern day version of Romeo and Juliet. You know - "Boy meets girl, and both are from families who have hated each other for centuries" - type of book. Given that, one would think that this book would be a freaking awesome read, right?! While I can't say it was one of my favorites, it was a disappointment either.

Leading off you have Shaye. Tomboy Shaye, who's family owns the tow...more

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Jun 23, 2012 Hilcia rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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No Tan Lines by Kate Angell (or Barefoot on the Boardwalk as I tend to think of this story) is a quick, light read. It's a good summer or beach read... I mean it has the sand and waves, the boardwalk, the fair, and most importantly, the romance.

The story began with lots of potential and a great background story. The Saunders and the Cateses are two families who have been feuding for 100 years. Barefoot William was once a united beach town in Florida, but became divided into Barefoot William and...more No Tan Lines by Kate Angell (or Barefoot on the Boardwalk as I tend to think of this story) is a quick, light read. It's a good summer or beach read... I mean it has the sand and waves, the boardwalk, the fair, and most importantly, the romance.

The story began with lots of potential and a great background story. The Saunders and the Cateses are two families who have been feuding for 100 years. Barefoot William was once a united beach town in Florida, but became divided into Barefoot William and Saunders Shore by Central Street and bitter enmity when Evan Saunders moved to town with his capitalist ideas. One side became a high end resort beach town, while the other remained family and tourist oriented, offering a boardwalk full of fair grounds, fun shops, and casual dining where residents and tourists can just have fun and well... walk barefoot. This casual approach to life vs. the more formal high end style is what keeps the two sides of the town apart for 100 years. And of course it's also what makes Shaye Cates and Trace Saunders bitter enemies throughout their lives. After all, it's tradition!

We first meet Trace at sixteen when he walks into a candy store located at Barefoot William, where Shaye and her cousin Kai are working the counter. There's a great confrontation between the two where in the end Shaye comes out the winner -- I loved that scene. Years later, Shaye represents the interests of the Cates' family businesses on the Barefoot Williams boardwalk, and Trace runs the Saunders' businesses on the Saunders Shore side of town. When both towns need to negotiate rights to the beach for a volleyball tournament, Shaye and Trace must meet face to face and the real fun begins.

There's a sense that these two would do anything to get the upper hand on the other, no matter what! The problem? The more they keep an eye on each other for sneaky attacks, the more the attraction grows between them as they share walks on the beach, ferris wheel rides, lunch meetings and more. But breaking with 100 years of hostile tradition won't be easy.

I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere in this story. The beach town with the boardwalk, the beach, the rides, the waves and sand made me feel as if I were there at Barefoot William. I wanted to walk on that boardwalk and enjoy an ice cream cone. The Cates clan gave the story a family atmosphere, and the hostility between Shaye and Trace, their competitiveness, and initial shenanigans were fun.

I think for me the romance between Shaye and Trace worked up to a certain point. I could feel their attraction and knew that, at least Trace, was ready to forgive and forget. I wasn't too sure that Shaye was really ready to meet Trace in the middle, and frankly their give and take was more enjoyable for me than their actual sexual encounters once the affair between them began in earnerst.

This story, however, has multiple points of view and two other romances that are inserted in the middle of Shaye and Trace's, so that the focus of the story is constantly shifting. This became a distraction and pulled my interest away from the main couple. The timeline became a problem at one point, particularly toward the end when a new couple, Sophie and Dune, were introduced and the focus remained on them for quite a long time. This was an enjoyable story line, but one that definitely detracted from the main romance.

Overall, No Tan Lines is a contemporary romance that began with lots of potential, but that somewhere along the line lost its focus and ended up as an average read for me. I still enjoyed some aspects of the story, and think that this is a book that can be enjoyed as a light beach, or summer read. By the way, Dune and Sophie? They make an excellent couple and stole the show, and I'm hoping that there's a book in the near future about those two. I'll read it!

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May 08, 2013 Lisa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is really more like 3.5 stars. The beginning is very slow and hard to get into. I felt like there was a lot of the emotional connection to the characters missing in the writing. It was a bit bland. However, the closer we come to the volleyball tournament, the better the characters and the writing becomes. I felt that the good part was too short. I knew the way the book would turn out almost from the beginning, but was still happy with the outcome. I liked Trace a lot, even when he was being...more

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Oct 31, 2012 Maeling rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The writing was good. Story and characters were entertaining and fun. One thing that bothers me is focus. It started off with one main storyline and then about halfway thru started two other storylines, of course, didn't finish. There was such a huge gap between storyline of the first one I seriously thought it was done and over with.

I totally understand trying to entice the reader into reading the following books, but there can be alot said in subtlety. This is so blatant and in your face. For...more

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May 31, 2012 Julie Barrett rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

No Tan Lines by Kate Angell
Shaye Cates lives and runs the broadwalk side of the town.
Trace Saunders runs the other well to do side of the town.
Their grandfathers founded the town and always had a feud but both loved fishing.
They made a deal about the volleyball tour that was to take place and each of them has to give a little to make it work.
I really like this book for all the memories and games of years past that I remembered from my own childhood.
Nice to know others also can stop and smell the...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Toni rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kensington-arcs

No Tan Lines is fun, fun, fun.

The town of Barefoot William was founded on freedom, joy and fun. Leave your worries behind and come to paradise to relax and enjoy yourself. That has been the basis of this community for generations, unlike the neighboring community of Saunders Shores. They desire the high life of glitz, riches and exclusivity. They are the elite and they are far removed from the carefree lifestyle of the laid back town of Barefoot William. Since the conception of these two commun...more No Tan Lines is fun, fun, fun.

The town of Barefoot William was founded on freedom, joy and fun. Leave your worries behind and come to paradise to relax and enjoy yourself. That has been the basis of this community for generations, unlike the neighboring community of Saunders Shores. They desire the high life of glitz, riches and exclusivity. They are the elite and they are far removed from the carefree lifestyle of the laid back town of Barefoot William. Since the conception of these two communities the Cates and the Saunters have been enemies. They have battled each other from the very beginning, but all that is about to change.

Shaye is desperate. She needs to get Trace to agree to rent her a portion of his beach. The problem is though, they have been enemies since high school and short of the miracle of Trace growing a heart, her hands are tied. She has already made commitments to the event that will save her community. Now she needs to figure out how to fulfill them.

Trace is desperate. His current fling, Nicole, needs a location to open her business, but there is no way the clientele that frequent Saunders Shores would be remotely interested in her products. He needs to get Shaye to agree to rent her space on her family’s boardwalk, which would be a first. Well he has something she wants, his beach. Let the negotiations begin.

Shaye is totally screwed. She jumped the gun and made plans without Trace’s approval and now Trace has her right where he wants her and he plans to take full advantage of the situation. Nicole has been taken care of and is now out of his bed. You’d think all would be grand, but he has more things to worry about. His body is not cooperating with his brain. His body desires Shaye, but he knows he can’t have her. Trace is totally screwed.

While this story revolves mainly around Shaye Cates and Trace Saunders, Ms. Angell has also incorporated two other couples into the plot, but they enhance the novel beautifully. I think normally that would bother me, but the way they blended in without being too intrusive, it was brilliant. As soon as I finished the story I was researching who would be next in the series, because their stories were not concluded. Well don’t bother looking, because my search came up with nothing other than it does look like there are more stories planned for the small town of Barefoot William. YAY!

If I was going to recommend one book for the summer, it would be No Tan Lines. It is light, breezy and a pure joy. I had several laugh out loud moments and I always had a grin on my face. The characters are wonderful. The scenery is beautiful and there is nothing to drag it down. If you don’t read it for those attributes alone, pick it up for Olive. I’m sorry to leave you hanging and not tell you more about her, but she has got to be the cutest darn character that I have read about in a long time.

My only regret is that I have to wait to find out what happens with the other two couples. I just hope when their story is shared, I can enjoy the continuation of Shaye and Trace’s relationship.

Pick up No Tan Lines for your vacation, bathtub or just to enjoy by the campfire. It’s simply a lovely story that is carefree and enchanting. So grab your beach towel and your sunscreen, because we are on our way to Barefoot William, where the ocean meets the shore. I just love that line!
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Jul 24, 2012 Jeanne rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was so looking forward to a new book by Kate Angell. I've enjoyed her baseball series so much! However, I was disappointed with this book. It was too cheesy. It tried to tell one main story and two other side stories, but it just didn't flow together. I didn't believe that the main characters would ever get together. The side stories were left totally up in the air...but seemed somewhat finalized, so I don't know if she was planning on sequels or what...Oy...so disappointed...

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Apr 20, 2013 Stacey rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle

I like Kate Angell, I first found her with a kindle freebie a early in my Kindle reading life. I buy her stuff now. This is a new series, I'll keep reading. Her characters feel like real people. I like the romance between Shaye and Trace, the side stories of Kai and Nicole, and Dune and Sophie a good preview of the next book. I especially loke the parrot Olivia. Funny!

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May 31, 2013 Micah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've read a lot of Kate Angell's books. I find them impossible to put down and a perfect escape. More than the stories and even the characters, I love the communities she creates and describes. They seem so real, and I always end up wanting to visit them. During her baseball series, I really wanted to visit Richmond and catch a Rogues game. Now, I have a longing to visit Barefoot William ... and maybe go over to Saunders Shores for a day. "No Tan Lines" was a great introduction to these two new...more

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Mar 11, 2013 starsaga rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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A mediocre book and a mediocre romance,
I was not impressed with the book, the characters, the storyline was meandering and the entire book rather meaningless, unless you want to read a rambling description of nail polish colors, outfits for the women, outfits of the men, forced humour from a parrot and many other secondary romances thrown in willy nilly. The sex in the story seemed out of place because this was a book about every sport you can think of, certainly the focus was on plays and innin...more

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Nov 15, 2012 Allison rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It was a good book. I liked the three story lines, but would have liked to have all three completed. I was left wondering what happened in the other two. I liked how the ending wasn't just they lived happily ever after; a little more realistic.

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Jul 15, 2012 Lady Lioness rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The first half of the book, the part that focuses on Shaye and Trace is an excellent summer read. However, just as they're about to get to the nitty-gritty of their relationship, Angell switches perspective to Kai and Nicole. We never fully return to Shaye and Trace, which makes it difficult to fully relate to their sudden plans to get married. If one perspective jump wasn't enough, Angell goes from Kai & Nicole to Dune & Sophie. Any of these couples could have carried a book on their ow...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Karen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

All I can say is more more more.. I want to read about Dune and Sophie and more of Jeff . I loved this book I read it in one sitting.

Thank you for such a good fun summer read

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May 09, 2012 Lou rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I thought the book started off well, but ended up being a mess with too many character POVs which really affected the main romance. Full review to come near release date.

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Jun 16, 2012 Shannon Bradley rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a very cute and light read which I was ready for after the book I'd read last. I'd highly recommend this one for a quick read or a beach book.

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May 04, 2013 Mich rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a cute, fun, lighthearted summer book. Easy read and you feel like you're in Barefoot William with them. Just finished and found there's another book in the series. Going to read that next.

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May 02, 2013 Kristi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I needed something light and breezy in warm temperatures and that's what I got. Perfect little mind eraser book.

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Sep 16, 2012 Justin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I've become a major Kate Angell fan with her great characters and steamy romances and this book was really no exception. Shay and Trace appear to be so different on the surface with their feuding families but they're really cut from the same clothe when you get to know them. I adore Shay's tight-knit family and her laidback attitude. And Trace? The man is definitely crave-able! Shay's bird Olive cracks me up, but I was hugged by a lot of inaccuracies with her character - I had a Quaker and altho...more

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Jun 01, 2012 Tracy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Loved it, Kate! Ended perfectly. Looking forward to Dune's book....hopefully!??

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Jul 24, 2012 Zina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It started off good, then kind of fizzled in the end. Not a bad book, though.

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Jun 11, 2012 Stacey rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Modern day Romeo & Juliet, Hatfield & McCoy romance. Good beach read.

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