Love is sudden, fierce, and full of choices ...
When college-bound Eliza falls into a cruise-ship pool, she doesn't expect to fall in lov...
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Aug 16, 2011
Mel
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I don’t read a lot of straight romance – some chick-lit when I fancy something light and frothy and some paranormal romance when I fancy a little more risqué. So this contemporary romance, an e-book I won from Missy at The Unread Reader a while ago, was a change of pace for me. It was another holiday read and the perfect book to chill out with by the pool – especially as the book starts with the main characters on a holiday cruise!
David is a strong man but not an over the top alpha More...
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Aug 20, 2010
Sheri
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I am a visual person. Book covers do influence me. When I first saw the cover of LIFE, LIBERTY,AND PURSUIT, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. But it grew on me, encapsulating the story to a greater degree than I could have imagined. It fits; it really does.
This story was a pleasure to read. The writing was easy to read, and had a poignant almost poetic flow to it. Scenes were ordered for a quick pace which made the story hard to put away at times. It didn't have or need any big, More...
This story was a pleasure to read. The writing was easy to read, and had a poignant almost poetic flow to it. Scenes were ordered for a quick pace which made the story hard to put away at times. It didn't have or need any big, More...
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Aug 10, 2010
Cydnie
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My friend Joey won this on Goodreads and let me borrow it.
Things I liked:
1. Quick romantic read. [Brain candy:]
2. The side characters almost more than the main two.
3. The fact that David and Eliza realized that they really didn't know very much about each other, and their 'true love' needed more of a base.
4. David makes a conscious decision to keep their relationship chaste. He and Eliza refer to this a couple of times. THANK YOU!!
4. When a foreign phra More...
Things I liked:
1. Quick romantic read. [Brain candy:]
2. The side characters almost more than the main two.
3. The fact that David and Eliza realized that they really didn't know very much about each other, and their 'true love' needed more of a base.
4. David makes a conscious decision to keep their relationship chaste. He and Eliza refer to this a couple of times. THANK YOU!!
4. When a foreign phra More...
Jul 07, 2010
Natalie (Mindful Musings)
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I received a copy of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit for review from Omnific Publishing. A huge thanks goes out to them for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
This book first caught my attention a few weeks ago when I saw the author post about it on Twitter. A few days later, I ended up getting a review request, and, since the description sounded interesting, I decided to give it a shot!
My first impression was rather good: exciting things were happening right of More...
This book first caught my attention a few weeks ago when I saw the author post about it on Twitter. A few days later, I ended up getting a review request, and, since the description sounded interesting, I decided to give it a shot!
My first impression was rather good: exciting things were happening right of More...
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Aug 05, 2010
Joey
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I really enjoyed this book - and the fact that I won it off of Goodreads makes it all that much better!
It has been so long since I've read a purely romance based novel. I'm usually drawn to the paranormal with lots of vampires and witches and werewolves but this book really kept my interested and invested me in the characters.
A book about first real love and how it doesn't matter if you only just met, when its right, its right! Eliza and David meet on a cruise ship - both More...
It has been so long since I've read a purely romance based novel. I'm usually drawn to the paranormal with lots of vampires and witches and werewolves but this book really kept my interested and invested me in the characters.
A book about first real love and how it doesn't matter if you only just met, when its right, its right! Eliza and David meet on a cruise ship - both More...
Nov 09, 2011
LuAnn
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Eliza’s mother and new stepfather decide to take a cruise and invite her along before she heads off to college. As she stands on the deck enjoying the view of the ocean, she spots a very attractive young man near the rail. When he turns and looks her way, she quickly backs into the shadows, falling into the pool.
David is on the cruise with his family and sees a pretty young woman standing on the deck late at night. When she backs into the pool, he rushes over to find her floundering. H More...
David is on the cruise with his family and sees a pretty young woman standing on the deck late at night. When she backs into the pool, he rushes over to find her floundering. H More...
Sep 28, 2011
Emily (Super Reader Girl Reviews)
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I loved this love story! Perfect for recapturing that feeling of summer and young love and did a great job of drawing me in from page one. :)
Attraction between the two main characters had the intensity of a paranormal, but with regular people and felt very believable.
More detailed review to come.
Attraction between the two main characters had the intensity of a paranormal, but with regular people and felt very believable.
More detailed review to come.
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Dec 29, 2010
Carie
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I won this book in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. Thanks!!
It’s more of a 3.5 for me, but I actually really enjoyed the story. It’s kind of a gentle book, without too much conflict, but it held my interest and kept me reading. I really liked the characters--Eliza, David, and the minor characters, too.--and I felt for their dilemmas and hopes. I also enjoyed the steamy, sexy parts, though there wasn’t anything too objectionable here (actually lots of restraint!). The parts on More...
It’s more of a 3.5 for me, but I actually really enjoyed the story. It’s kind of a gentle book, without too much conflict, but it held my interest and kept me reading. I really liked the characters--Eliza, David, and the minor characters, too.--and I felt for their dilemmas and hopes. I also enjoyed the steamy, sexy parts, though there wasn’t anything too objectionable here (actually lots of restraint!). The parts on More...
Jul 29, 2010
Karen
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Here's what I liked about Life, Liberty and Pursuit by Susan Kaye Quinn:
* The two main characters-- David and Eliza-- are extremely likable and realistic. I found myself thinking about them at odd times during the day like they were real people. Always a good sign meaning the characters have gotten inside one's skin.
* David has a Polish heritage, speaks with a slight accent, and sometimes uses Polish words in his speech. A nice touch.
* Never having read a book More...
* The two main characters-- David and Eliza-- are extremely likable and realistic. I found myself thinking about them at odd times during the day like they were real people. Always a good sign meaning the characters have gotten inside one's skin.
* David has a Polish heritage, speaks with a slight accent, and sometimes uses Polish words in his speech. A nice touch.
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Sep 04, 2010
Jennifer
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Sweet and Satisfying YA Romance!
Susan Kaye Quinn has created a warm, wet world in her debut novel Life, Liberty, and Pursuit. Eliza and David meet when he rescues her from falling into a swimming pool, and they continue to have cruise ship adventures on their whirlwind romance until they're faced with the saddening prospect of a long-distance relationship. Susan keeps the reader in suspense the entire novel about what choices Eliza and David will make in navigating their murky future More...
Susan Kaye Quinn has created a warm, wet world in her debut novel Life, Liberty, and Pursuit. Eliza and David meet when he rescues her from falling into a swimming pool, and they continue to have cruise ship adventures on their whirlwind romance until they're faced with the saddening prospect of a long-distance relationship. Susan keeps the reader in suspense the entire novel about what choices Eliza and David will make in navigating their murky future More...
Feb 27, 2011
Margo
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The author calls this a sweet teen romance, and that's exactly what it is. It's about two young people falling in love at first sight. I am personally a believer in true love at first sight, though if you are a skeptic you might struggle with this book. It starts with a whirl-wind four day romance on a Caribbean cruise ship, and the chapters alternate between the two main characters' point of views: David and Eliza. Because you get both point of views, the book utterly immerses you in the feelin
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Oct 09, 2010
Kassandria
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I won this book off of Goodreads first reads from the wonderful author, Ms. Susan Kaye Quinn. I had some mixed feelings about this one, I liked it, but didn't love it. What I liked about the story was how it was just one of those books that leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling if you are a total romantic, like me. One of those really sweet romances that made me just want to go awwwww.
However, as I said before I liked this book, but didn't completely love it. One thing about this book th More...
However, as I said before I liked this book, but didn't completely love it. One thing about this book th More...
Jan 17, 2012
Mell
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Wanted to like this, but could not get into the main characters, who (for me) read like junior high kids. Their romance felt like a junior high drama, too- a daring pool rescue, falling in love in four days, and lots of angsty "oh, he can't be interested in me!" waffling. (Really- they shut off all the lights on a cruise ship's deck and just leave big, open pools unattended for people to fall into?)
Other folks seemed to love it, but not the right book for me.
Other folks seemed to love it, but not the right book for me.
Aug 18, 2011
Amanda
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I read this book like a young adult novel, but the characters were out of high school and going into the Navy... so for me, it seemed a little young in the writing style.
As far as story goes, this was nothing over the top, but a cute little romance story with a lot of fluff. There weren't overly angst filled issues or lessons to be learned. I thought that this book was a fast read that filled the purpose of an afternoon stuck inside.
As far as story goes, this was nothing over the top, but a cute little romance story with a lot of fluff. There weren't overly angst filled issues or lessons to be learned. I thought that this book was a fast read that filled the purpose of an afternoon stuck inside.
Aug 17, 2010
Maureen
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A quick read with a happy love story. The characters in this book pulled me into the storyline and I had a hard time putting it down. While there wasn't anything overly dramatic about the plot and most could probably see where the story would go, the book felt as if you were being told a story while spending time with your best friends. There's nothing wrong with that in my mind. You'll find yourself torn on how you want the story to unravel and cheer the characters on along on the way.
Dec 11, 2011
Victoria
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I liked this book from the very beginning. Any book that talks about navy men in uniform...I am in. Loved David and his confidence. But he also showed vulnerability when it came to his relationship with Eliza which most men in love experience. I liked the path that Eliza chose for herself...I thought it was smart of her.
I really liked the side characters especially Clayton.
This story left me wanting more.
I really liked the side characters especially Clayton.
This story left me wanting more.
Jul 15, 2010
Sherrie
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This sweet story of first love brought a smile to my face and sent my heart racing more than a few times. Quinn manages to capture the intense yearning of young love and infuses her romantic scenes with ample amounts of sizzle. I seriously needed a shower after a few of those passages! Great beach blanket reading.
Jul 08, 2011
Heather
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I read this several months back and completely forgot to put up a review. This is fun, light-hearted read that is perfect for that week at the lake-side cabin, the beach, or just a night at home. The relationship between Eliza and David had me swept up with them.
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May 03, 2011
Bklover08-Valerie
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I enjoyed this story, and am looking forward to reading the next book. The characters were likable and the resolution to the story was very satisfying! This is not deep reading, but enjoyable fluff - overall a nice, quick read.
Nov 23, 2010
Jamie
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An old-fashioned romance that I think would be a good fit for fans of Meyer's Twilight.
Jul 25, 2011
Deniz
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A sweet love-at-first-sight YA romance - what's not to enjoy?
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Mar 21, 2011
Emily
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Apr 11, 2011
TheBookVixen
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It was a cute YA romance but I wasn't feeling the love at first sight relationship between David and Eliza. It was cute how they met (he rescues her) but to fall in love in 4 days? Then they have the challenge of having a long distance relationship.
The ending felt inconclusive. This is the kind of book where I expect there to be an epilogue but there wasn’t. I was actually expecting there to be one.
The ending felt inconclusive. This is the kind of book where I expect there to be an epilogue but there wasn’t. I was actually expecting there to be one.
Oct 09, 2011
Susan
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If you liked Life, Liberty, and Pursuit, check out the Summer Breeze Anthology for a short "after" story with the LLP crew called Full Speed Ahead. :)
Jul 06, 2011
Laura YA indie princess
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this book is awesome it had me from the 1st page i could not stop reading it.I loved all the people in the story and david in his navy uniform yummy :0) a YA version of Dear John but with a happy ending. Defo a to read again book.
Jun 19, 2011
Felicia (felso)
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This was a sweet read. More for the YA audience, though. Story about two young people making decisions about life and love after high school/college.
Oct 12, 2010
Emily♥
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This book is adorable! Although Eliza and David's relationship took off very, very fast--it was so cute!
*won from goodreads :)
*won from goodreads :)
Dec 03, 2010
A very old-fashioned romance that I think would be a good fit for fans of Meyer's Twilight.
Apr 25, 2011
Read for your future!
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Please read Mecheles review here
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