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Making Waves

(Beach Lane #1)

Laura Moore (Goodreads Author)

4.11 · Rating details · 394 ratings · 94 reviews

A self-made woman with a sweet, successful life discovers that even the best-laid plans are no match for unexpected passion in the beginning of a brand-new series for fans of Julie James and Tracy Brogan.

As the responsible daughter of an irresponsible socialite, Dakota Hale has plenty of practice catering to the whims of the rich and spoiled and she's turned that experienc ...more

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Apr 09, 2017 Jonetta rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 4000-books, contemporary-romance, 17000-in-2017, netgalley-arc

Dakota Hale was born and raised in the Hamptons in New York. Though she's part of an upper crust family, she's nothing like her family, making it on her own sans a trust fund. When her concierge service company is hired by Max Carr to service his new home, Dakota's life takes a turn down a path she never predicted.

This story grabbed me after the first few pages and refused to let go until the end. Dakota is one of the more interesting characters I've read in some time. She's a contradiction, sk ...more

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Apr 05, 2017 Yodamom rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-author, arc

4.5
This is a heartwarming, toe curling, maddening, heart wrenching, happy story about two wonderful characters that you can't help but love. Complex family drama, and independent self made woman, a successful wounded man, wonderful side characters, just enough rotten apples and a lovely setting. It's got all the right stuff. I ma so happy this is the beginning of a series, there will be more.
Dakota the female main character is a self made business woman with a lot of hard work and hard times und ...more

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May 07, 2017 Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2017

4 ★'s

"I want you to remain my favorite mistake."

The book takes place in the Hamptons and all that implies but I liked the spin on Dakota's life even though it was depressing. She was born out of wedlock and her rich family feel she is below their standards and treat her horribly.

But Dakota has been able to rally herself and come to terms with things for the most part. She's a successful businesswoman and doesn't have to rely on her family, in fact, it's the other way around.

All hell breaks lo ...more

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Apr 18, 2017 Esther rated it liked it

Shelves: family, arc, netgalley, hero-rich

ARC from NetGalley and Publisher for an honest review.

3.5 Rating

I found this to be a steady read and okay to interesting characters. Plot was good and story line kept me interested but not really captivated.

Dakota has made a successful business in the personal concierge business serving the residents of the Hamptons. She is the illegitimate daughter of heiress, who's focus in life is being a socialite (who doesn't have a nurturing bone in her body). Her "family" never included her or accepted h ...more

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Apr 09, 2017 Anne OK rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommended to Anne OK by: Beta Reader

Shelves: 2017-reads, 2017-beta-reads

FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED -- 4/24/17

COWABUNGA! My heart was stolen from the get-go. Laura Moore introduces her new Beach Lane Series with the roll-out of the first book. The cover is stunning welcoming the arrival of Dakota Hale and Max Carr in a fitting way. The entire package is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!! Yes, I really, really loved it from the first word to the very last! With a captivating storyline, set in a backdrop among the affluent and posh Hamptons’ crowd, along with its divers ...more

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Apr 23, 2017 Angie Elle rated it really liked it

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I knew as soon as I saw there was a new Laura Moore book coming out that I’d be reading it. I read and enjoyed her Silver Creek series, so I’ve been on lookout for anything from her since the trilogy concluded. I’m happy to report that I found her newest offering, Making Waves, to be a compelling read with two mature leads, which is always a win for me. Dakota was born into an atrocious family. Every last one of them was so mean-spirited and delighted in making Dakota the butt ARC from Netgalley

I knew as soon as I saw there was a new Laura Moore book coming out that I’d be reading it. I read and enjoyed her Silver Creek series, so I’ve been on lookout for anything from her since the trilogy concluded. I’m happy to report that I found her newest offering, Making Waves, to be a compelling read with two mature leads, which is always a win for me. Dakota was born into an atrocious family. Every last one of them was so mean-spirited and delighted in making Dakota the butt of their jokes. And I will admit that while I loathed them, their dysfunctional interactions were very entertaining. And I feel like Dakota’s family gave this story a night-time soap opera feel, similar to J.R. Ward’s The Bourbon Kings, but not quite as dramatic. Dakota was a wonderful heroine. Like the blurb says, she was a self made woman with a very successful career and shouldered the responsibility of several employees who depended on her for their livelihood. Max took a while for me to warm up to, and after his initial moment of acting like the biggest jerk ever (if you read this book, you’ll know exactly which moment I’m referring to,) I respected every decision he made and why he made them. Max’s single-mindedness in business carried over to his relationships, and he became a protector of Dakota. He wasn’t overbearing; he knew she could fight her own battles and he stood back while she did, but Dakota didn’t have anyone in her immediate family who stood up for her, so I love that she had that in Max. And I love that he was so persistent in his pursuit of her. They were very similar in that they were both driven and athletic. And I love that one of the things they really bonded over was Dakota sharing her love of surfing with Max.

I’m not going to go into detail about this story; I think you can figure out what the secret is from the blurb, but just in case, I don’t want to be the one who lets the cat out of the bag. And there are a few surprises along the way that I also don’t want to ruin. There was an old-fashioned bent to this modern love story that I really enjoyed, and just as Max let Dakota fight her own battles, I really like that Dakota, while she tried to get things out in the open between them, never goes behind Max’s back to try and patch things up the way it often goes in these stories. She was patient with him, doing her best to comfort him when she crossed lines she maybe shouldn’t have, and I love that she did that for him. His past was devastating, and just like Max was the only person who was there for her, she was the same for him, being his voice of reason. They both also had some really great friends who gave them sound advice, and I think the sort of people the characters surround themselves with tell you as much about them as anything that comes out of their mouths. I did feel like I should know Alex and Gen, as they were prominent characters in Making Waves. A bit of sleuthing reveals they do, in fact, have their own story, so I will be going back to check that out; I really liked their characters. I also really liked Lauren, and think we are being set up for a love story between her and one of her best friends turned Hollywood heartthrob. (Fingers crossed!)

Making Waves was a story I really enjoyed; I love this small community the author has created. I can’t wait for the next in the series!

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Apr 26, 2017 Catherine (The Sassy Bookster) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley-arcs, contemporary-romance, read-2017, millionaire-ceos-and-moguls, marriage-of-convenience, baby-drama, tortured-hero, confident-heroines, ex-drama

I absolutely loved this book! MAKING WAVES is a very beautiful story; sweet, heartwarming and emotional; flows smoothly and is richly descriptive, and completely drew me in. Everything from the evolution of the characters to the setting was a really enjoyable experience and a window into the inner workings of the moneyed set.

Dakota Hale had the misfortune of being born into a family obsessed with appearances, was treated worse than the ugly stepchild and pretty much raised herself. Her choice of ...more

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Apr 19, 2017 Ann Lorz rated it really liked it

Shelves: family, business-owner, series, businessman, contemporary

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I'm very glad that I discovered Laura Moore's books. I find that I really like them. She's a wonderful writer that writes stories that make you sigh.

Making Waves is the first book in the Beach Lane series. The series is starting off a little choppy. You at first don't get where the author is going. It becomes clearer by chapter two and then you start getting the drift about what the story is going and who Dakota is. ...more

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Feb 11, 2017 C.J. Butcher rated it it was amazing

A self-made woman with a sweet, successful life discovers that even the best-laid plans are no match for unexpected passion in this brand-new series from award-winning author Laura Moore.

As the responsible daughter of an irresponsible socialite, Dakota Hale has plenty of practice catering to the whims of the rich and spoiled—and she’s turned that experience into a thriving concierge business serving the needs of the Hamptons’ wealthy elite. But living and working among the upper crust has never A self-made woman with a sweet, successful life discovers that even the best-laid plans are no match for unexpected passion in this brand-new series from award-winning author Laura Moore.

As the responsible daughter of an irresponsible socialite, Dakota Hale has plenty of practice catering to the whims of the rich and spoiled—and she’s turned that experience into a thriving concierge business serving the needs of the Hamptons’ wealthy elite. But living and working among the upper crust has never tempted Dakota to follow in her mother’s jet-setting footsteps. Anytime the drama on land gets too outrageous, Dakota finds calm surfing the Atlantic waves. But when sexy mogul Max Carr hires her, it rocks her balance in a big way.

Max works hard, but he’s never had to put any effort into winning over a woman—until now. With her stunning beauty and keen intelligence, Dakota is worth the effort. But it’s plain she has no interest in a casual fling, and that’s all Max with his grief-stricken heart can offer. But one fraught night changes everything, with consequences neither Dakota nor Max anticipated. Now they must navigate the rough waters of society gossip and devastating secrets that threaten their fragile relationship. If they can trust in the strength of their growing feelings, they’ll find that the dreams they’ve been chasing are close enough to embrace . . . together.

I must say this was a good book. I loved Dakota except she lets people walk all over her. Piper - what can I say about this woman, other than she's crazy, self-centered and the mother (if you can call her that, I just call her the breeder of Dakota) she was that loathsome!!! And yes it gets worse as it goes on! She has a sister, Dakota's aunt who is an evil, conniving, blood-sucking parasite. Is that a little harsh? Does that sound like I'm a little bitter and wanted to at times slam my kindle into the wall or run it over with my Corolla? Why yes, yes it does. The whole family hated Dakota because she was illegitimate and she kept going back...Why? I would have been like...Peace - out and given the finger but not Dakota. They never let her forget her illegitimacy and threw it up in her face every chance they got and I have to say if it had been me - I would have not taken the high road and sticks and stones route.

Her breeder mom was a lush and a slut who slept with anything with 2 legs or is it 3 legs? :P She would constantly describe the details of her exploits to Dakota, like that girl wanted to hear that trash!! I say "Girl, run and stay away lest you get fleas and rabies!!" All her life she wanted a dad and she finds out that her blood-sucking stench of a mother has been lying to her (big shock...NOT.) She knew who the man was that got her pregnant. So, Dakota finds out his name and goes to look for him.

They live in a super rich neighborhood where Dakota runs a concierge business called Premier Service and if her clients wanted something - she provided it. From cleaning houses to buying food, booze, ice cream for kids - you name it and she got it. All her families she provided for loved her.

Her uncle goes and sells her grandparents mansion to a man named Max Carr and he hires Dakota to stock, remodel and furnish it for him. He looks at her and she looks at him and BAM...it's on!! Max though is a hard guy and no nonsense. He's all about work and money, money and work. Throw some sexy, sexy, sexy in there and that's Max!! Max...Oh Max!! Max blamed himself for his twin sisters death since he was 18 years old and his mom's death a year later because his Dad told him he was the reason they were both dead...What is it with these horrible parents?? Max, of course leaves home brokenhearted and becomes a cold-hearted man - not feeling anything until meeting Dakota. She teaches him to surf and they form a kind of friendship - then the sex happens lol!!

The cast of people you come to love in this book that I thought were standout - Hendrick!! The gay Psychiatrist was just a sweetie - I wish there was more about him. He was a father figure to Dakota that she met when she was in middle school. He gave her her first job watering his plants, raking his leaves and a friendship was born. He also bought her the first surfboard she ever had! I love Hendrick and I think we all need a little bit of a Hendrick in our lives. Her friends, Alex, Gen and their kids - Which as a side note can be found in the story "In Your Eyes."

I'm not big on sex scenes and I think the Lords name could have been avoided and not been in there but the majority of books today throw that in there constantly so comparing it to other books - it wasn't OTT. I could have knocked stars off for that but I don't believe in doing that just because a book has that. If so, every book would have 1 star!!

*****Spoiler Alert*****
I had a really hard time believing at one point the ending. If you are in labor, HARD LABOR - You don't go for a stroll along the beach while you're water is breaking and you just keep strolling!!!! Honey child, you are screaming "Where are the drugs and drive to the hospital NOW!!!!"

Overall, I thought this was a worthwhile read and would read it again but skip over the mom parts cause she sucks life out of people!

I was given a copy of this ARC from the publisher on Netgalley for a honest review. All of the above comments are my express opinions and no one else's. ...more

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Oct 06, 2018 Laura (Kyahgirl) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-contemporary

4/5; 4 stars; A-

I really enjoyed this contemporary romance with two main character who, although damaged by their family baggage, manage to work through it like adults and find a HEA.

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Mar 28, 2017 Kenderly rated it it was amazing

Absolutely amazing!!!! Dakota is one heck of a woman! So strong and level headed . She is determined to ignore her families less than stellar opinions and attitudes. She has made her own way and strives to continue to grow not only in business but in life as well.

Max well he is just dreamy. While he does have wealth on his side and he does strive to make more money , he is very down to earth.

I loved seeing parts of their separate lives as well as theor journey together. This was such a sweet s ...more

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Mar 08, 2017 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, sports-star-hero, strong-female-lead

Just couldn't put down good!!! You'll be drawn in by the richness of the characters of whom you'll love or love to hate. Life in the Hamptons is business for Dakota. She has made a job pleasing people and she's great at it. Max buys her "family" estate because uncle Elliot needed the money. Far from being upset, Dakota has no good memories of the place and agrees to help renovate the place. Quickly Max and Dakota hit it off. Neither seem to be anxious for more. She teaches him to surf.

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Mar 29, 2017 Jamie Beck rated it it was amazing

I had the pleasure of reading this book early, and have been excited for readers to get their hands on it ever since. Laura Moore already has a string of wonderful romance novels to her credit, but this pivot towards something with strong women's fiction undertones really showcases her talent for writing compelling characters and a wonderful story.

Initially, you'll be drawn in by the fantastic setting (the Hamptons), which the author describes in such vivid detail, you'll need flip-flops and su ...more

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Jan 21, 2017 Michelle Cable rated it it was amazing

Received a digital ARC from Edelweiss. Loved the fact that characters from some of her first books are part of this one.

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Apr 17, 2017 Bette Hansen rated it it was amazing

Adored this one! I love this authors writing style and the way she weaves a wonderful romance that feels real and genuine. No insta-love, low angst. Just a nice easy slow build where you really get to know the characters. Dakota is hard working and determined and while Max seems to get everything easily he's just as determined and what he wants right now is Dakota. Convincing her to give him a chance is something he will most definitely have to work hard at!

A great story and one that should be o ...more

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Jul 23, 2017 Coral rated it really liked it

Plot: 3/5
Characterisation: 4.5/5
Prose: 3/5
How much I enjoyed it: 5/5

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Mar 10, 2017 LJT rated it it was amazing

I love novels about women that are able to finally stand up to their imprudent relatives, after years of being walked all over and treated like they do not matter. Making Waves by Laura Moore is all about Dakota Hale, a strong young woman that goes after what she wants with an honest resourcefulness. This sweet and hot love story takes place in one of the wealthiest areas of America, the Hamptons.

Dakota owns a successful concierge service. She takes care of many households and most of her v ...more

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Feb 26, 2017 Maureen ~Bitch Can Write A Book rated it it was amazing

OHMAHGAWD...

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. I absolutely LOVED this book.

I say this for every book by this author but hot diggity...she gets better every single book.

Laura Moore has a way...her books grab you by the heart and don't let go. AND this one...

She hit it out of the park. The characters, the love story....oh the love story. Dakota & Max are going to stay with me for a long time. I can't wait for more. ...more

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Mar 27, 2017 Jae Mod rated it it was amazing

*** ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review ***

Making Waves by Laura Moore is a wonderful contemporary romance full of love and desire. My first time reading a Laura Moore novel and if another book comes around for her, it won’t be my last.

Dakota Hale owns Premier Service in the East Hamptons. She caters to the rich from cleaning homes to stocking their fridges. Brought up in a family where she is an outcast due to her mother’s “having a baby out of wedlock” she still assumes the *** ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review ***

Making Waves by Laura Moore is a wonderful contemporary romance full of love and desire. My first time reading a Laura Moore novel and if another book comes around for her, it won’t be my last.

Dakota Hale owns Premier Service in the East Hamptons. She caters to the rich from cleaning homes to stocking their fridges. Brought up in a family where she is an outcast due to her mother’s “having a baby out of wedlock” she still assumes the role of dutiful daughter and takes care of Piper. When Piper, her mother’s family home, WindHaven, is sold by her uncle, Dakota’s service is asked to take part in helping the new owner re establish the estate. By taking the job with Max Carr, new owner of WindHaven, her family’s feathers are ruffled… not in a good way.

Max Carr just bought the old WindHaven estate thinking he will just spruce it up and it would be home to deal business on the weekend. Max has some deep sores that he has tried to bury; losing his twin sister in a car accident and then a year later his mother passing causing a riff with his father. He feels like he is the black hole of the abyss. He strives to be the best Wall Street businessman making those millions and keeping his emotions in check. However, meeting Dakota Hale has changed his plans. Dakota challenges him, doesn’t fawn over him like other women… she is breath of fresh air.

When a lustful encounter between the two spark a relationship, causing said encounter to Dakota to become pregnant, Max decides the best practical solution is to wed. The two become closer than ever and slowly learn more about one another. Dakota opens Max up emotionally, which he hates to admit. Her family is causing drama in the small town of East Hampton for her and her business and back in the city, business associates are challenging Max on accounts making him question his work ethics. Love remains for both and soon enough love it what holds them together in the end.

Absolutely loved Making Waves. Dakota is a strong independent woman with a good head on her shoulders even though she was raised by a woman who is very selfish. To see a character fall in love to a wealthy man who can fall to a woman in return is so heartwarming and sincere. Definitely liked how Max took the reins when he found out about the pregnancy. Of course there was angst, but in the end love shown through. Ms. Moore’s writing was eloquent and smooth. Flowed nicely into each Dakota & Max’s POV. ...more

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Apr 09, 2017 Leah rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance

I really enjoyed this book by Laura Moore. Although to be honest, I wasn’t sure when I started reading it. The beginning is confusing and disconcerting because it just starts. It only takes a little bit for things to be explained and for the story to come together. After that, it moves quickly and with coherence. So don’t be put off by the beginning.
Dakota Hale runs her own concierge service in the Hamptons. She has made her own living despite having wealthy relatives. Dakota’s family is shocked ...more

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Mar 23, 2017 Kelly at rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, contemporary, new-series, laura-moore

Review will be posted at www.books-n-kisses.com .

NUMBER OF HEARTS: 3 1/2
Dakota Hale has always known what it was like to be an outsider. From a birth she was an outcast in her family. But that didn’t stop her from becoming an wonderful person that has made her own success.
Max Carr is your Wall Street guy who only thinks about the next deal, the next dollar and the next adventure. He is pretty much a self absorbed rich guy. But buying Windhaven is about to change his life in ways he never could ...more

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Apr 25, 2017 Irene rated it it was amazing

Shelves: galley-arc, enjoy-this-authors-work, beautiful-cover

4.5 stars

Making Waves by Laura Moore was a great read.
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Mar 22, 2017 Kendra Needs rated it liked it · review of another edition

MAKING WAVES by Laura Moore was my first read by this author, I enjoyed this book but it didn't knock my socks off.

I found the story in the first three quarters of this book to be very slow and no parts that were fast paced enough to make me want to flip the pages faster, but then at about 75% the story really took off and found myself reading faster and faster.

The best part of this book was the character development and the relationship that develops between Max and Dakota, this is what made ...more

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Mar 22, 2017 Tonya Peterson rated it it was amazing

Two people that have bad experiences with their family and heartache. Dakota finds comfort in helping people and max was a person that didnt want to help anyone just make his money build his business till the two met then something happened that brought them together. Through friends and their own determination to try to make things work they go through a lot alone and together.

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May 12, 2017 Gail Chianese rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-contemporary, read-wf-lit

If you’re looking for something with a bit more than romance; look no further than MAKING WAVES. This book was the perfect mix of woman’s fiction and romance. Laura Moore has been a favorite author of mine for years, writing complex family drama, intriguing main characters with quirky secondary characters, and as one reviewer put it, a few rotten apples. Not only does Laura Moore write great characters, fun and compelling dialogue, but her ability to describe a setting will whisk you away to the ...more

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Apr 30, 2017 Linda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: challenge-2017, kindle-books, contemp-romance, net-galley, challenge, billionaire

"Making Waves" another wonderful romance from Ms Moore, with engrossing primary characters and supporting characters.
Dakota Hale,,illegitimate daughter of a Hampton.'s socialite Piper Hale is a warm , beautiful, intelligent women the total antithesis of her cold, self absorbed mother. Being raised by such a women and her equally snobbish extended family , Dakota is the exact opposite , she runs fairly successful conceirge service and has many freinds and is well respected so it is to surprising ...more

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May 05, 2017 PepperP0t rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, romance, chick-lit, contemporary

***A complimentary copy of this read was furnished by Ballentine Books through NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review***
Both born into and rejected simultaneously by the old guard of the Hamptons elite, Dakota Hale carved a successful business as a personal concierge. Dakota's unbelievably self involved mother is indifferent at best as she denies Dakota the one thing she craves.

Wall Street wonder Max Carr was driven, successful, handsome, single, sexy and he was a target. A giant bullseye ...more

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Feb 12, 2017 poppy rated it really liked it

I liked this book its the first i have read by Laura and i will be checking her others out.It was a good story with interesting characters though i did not like most of them and i found myself shouting at the book and wanting Dekota to stop being such a doormat.Overall a good read and i would recommend it.

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Jan 15, 2017 Jeannie Zelos rated it it was amazing

Making Waves, A Beach Lane Novel, Laura Moore

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Genre: romance,

I’ve enjoyed a couple of Laura’s novels but this one is by far the best, its hard to say why exactly but it’s just one of those that pulled me in quickly and kept me absorbed to the end.

I love Dakota, she’s had a horrible background, one of those where she’s tolerated -just- by her mother’s family, and really treated as if she should be grateful for every scrap of attention.
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Jan 16, 2017 C bond rated it really liked it

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a pretty good read. kept my attention.

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I was born in New York City and grew up there and in Western Massachusetts. I began writing while pursuing my master's degree. My first novel, Ride a Dark Horse, filled most of a spiral bound notebook. I soon realized I far preferred writing love stories to term papers!

I now live in Rhode Island with my husband, two children, and our black lab. Our cat Zevon keeps us all in line.
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