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Voretti Family #2
Love and Learn
Navy SEAL Tyler MacKinnon is that guy. The one who pitches a no-hitter in the big game even though he skipped practice. The one who can get any girl into bed with a funny story and a grin. But when Ty is hit by an IED, his charmed life is blown straight to hell.
Though his leg heals, that naive certainty that the universe is on his side is gone forever. And it’s like everyone knows it. Everyone except Annabelle Voretti, the sweet, studious girl Ty left when he made the spur-of-the-moment decision to join the Navy right out of high school. When Ty is with Annabelle, he feels like himself again. But winning her back is going to take a fight, and Ty is used to going with the flow instead of battling the current.
Annabelle has only ever taken one risk in her life—and it sent the most popular boy in school running straight from her arms to the Navy, leaving her with a raging case of sexual insecurity. Now Ty wants a second chance, but Annabelle has learned her lesson. Except what if? What if the only way for Annabelle to heal her sexual scars is to go back to the source? Some one-on-one tutoring from Ty might be just what she needs—if only she can find the courage to take one more crazy risk.
This is a standalone contemporary romance with an HEA - Recommended for readers 18 and older.
Though his leg heals, that naive certainty that the universe is on his side is gone forever. And it’s like everyone knows it. Everyone except Annabelle Voretti, the sweet, studious girl Ty left when he made the spur-of-the-moment decision to join the Navy right out of high school. When Ty is with Annabelle, he feels like himself again. But winning her back is going to take a fight, and Ty is used to going with the flow instead of battling the current.
Annabelle has only ever taken one risk in her life—and it sent the most popular boy in school running straight from her arms to the Navy, leaving her with a raging case of sexual insecurity. Now Ty wants a second chance, but Annabelle has learned her lesson. Except what if? What if the only way for Annabelle to heal her sexual scars is to go back to the source? Some one-on-one tutoring from Ty might be just what she needs—if only she can find the courage to take one more crazy risk.
This is a standalone contemporary romance with an HEA - Recommended for readers 18 and older.
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240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2016
About the author
Ava Blackstone
8 books35 followersThough she was always an avid reader, Ava Blackstone didn’t discover her love for writing until she’d obtained her PhD in chemistry. As an alternative to the structured world of science, and with a little motivation from her husband, she began writing romance novels. Now she can’t imagine doing anything else.
Ava is a winner and two-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart® contest and has published five short romance stories in Woman’s World magazine. She is currently hard at work on the next contemporary romance in her Voretti Family series. You can find her at her website: http://avablackstone.com.
Ava is a winner and two-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart® contest and has published five short romance stories in Woman’s World magazine. She is currently hard at work on the next contemporary romance in her Voretti Family series. You can find her at her website: http://avablackstone.com.
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May 11, 2016
There were a few things that didn't work for me in this one - the hero's PTSD issues seemed to disappear once he was reunited with the heroine. Not sure that would happen in real life.
The heroine is a sexuality professor but feels like a fraud because she can't orgasm with a guy - I'm not sure I felt like she was a sexuality professor - I don't know. Full review coming.
The heroine is a sexuality professor but feels like a fraud because she can't orgasm with a guy - I'm not sure I felt like she was a sexuality professor - I don't know. Full review coming.
June 24, 2018
The second book in the Voretti Family Series. The timing overlaps with Marriage: Impossible, but with two other characters. This book focuses on Ty and Annabelle Voretti, who we met in the last book.
I liked that we got to see Ty and Annabelle's story. In the first book, Sean insisted the marriage was ridiculous because they hadn't known each other that long. In this book, we find out that although they have not been dating long, they have been friends for years.
I think Ty and Annabelle's relationship is very realistic in this day and age, meaning that their friendship started through written communication. Although people may not write physical letters like Ty, so many people have friendships/relationships through text or social media communication. It was cool to see their once written relationship translate into real life.
Annabelle has some serious issues when it comes to the intimate part of relationships. The author (again) did not shy away from writing the tough stuff. Her problems were real and it was great that her friends (Calli and Sean) were willing to help her.
In this book we are also introduced to Annabelle's family, the Voretti's. Seeing as the series is called the "Voretti Family," there was a short yet intriguing preface to the new characters.
There was also some overlap with Sean and Keri from the first book. Not too much, but just enough to see how they relationships overlap.
I would have liked to see a bit more of Annabelle's teaching and how her new relationship changed her ability and feelings toward the class she was teaching.
Another great book with real characters!
I liked that we got to see Ty and Annabelle's story. In the first book, Sean insisted the marriage was ridiculous because they hadn't known each other that long. In this book, we find out that although they have not been dating long, they have been friends for years.
I think Ty and Annabelle's relationship is very realistic in this day and age, meaning that their friendship started through written communication. Although people may not write physical letters like Ty, so many people have friendships/relationships through text or social media communication. It was cool to see their once written relationship translate into real life.
Annabelle has some serious issues when it comes to the intimate part of relationships. The author (again) did not shy away from writing the tough stuff. Her problems were real and it was great that her friends (Calli and Sean) were willing to help her.
In this book we are also introduced to Annabelle's family, the Voretti's. Seeing as the series is called the "Voretti Family," there was a short yet intriguing preface to the new characters.
There was also some overlap with Sean and Keri from the first book. Not too much, but just enough to see how they relationships overlap.
I would have liked to see a bit more of Annabelle's teaching and how her new relationship changed her ability and feelings toward the class she was teaching.
Another great book with real characters!
June 5, 2016
The second (standalone) installment in the Voretti Family books is a quick, sexy, fun read.
Ty MacKinnon enlisted in the Navy immediately after spending one fantastic prom night with Annabelle Voretti. Seven years later, she’s still not over him and has terrible sexual hangups as a consequence of his abandonment. When he’s back from service and wants to pick up where they left off, she’s not ready to give him another chance. But she does need his help getting over her sexual issues. They agree to five days of no-strings-attached sex lessons. With their history, however, it’s hard to keep from getting emotionally involved. Bring in a shotgun wedding, a desperate search for a couture gown, and Ava Blackstone’s signature flair for hilarity, and you’ve got yourself a hell of a ride.
Ty MacKinnon enlisted in the Navy immediately after spending one fantastic prom night with Annabelle Voretti. Seven years later, she’s still not over him and has terrible sexual hangups as a consequence of his abandonment. When he’s back from service and wants to pick up where they left off, she’s not ready to give him another chance. But she does need his help getting over her sexual issues. They agree to five days of no-strings-attached sex lessons. With their history, however, it’s hard to keep from getting emotionally involved. Bring in a shotgun wedding, a desperate search for a couture gown, and Ava Blackstone’s signature flair for hilarity, and you’ve got yourself a hell of a ride.
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