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Someone to Stay
Two lovers.
Eight weeks.
One town.
Life is short - this Cassie Mills knows. In the wake of a devastating loss, she has reshaped her life, carving out a limited place for herself with her grief-narrowed perception of the world. But when Jake Mason, an elusive yet famous British actor, comes to her small Pennsylvania town with an entire movie crew to film for two months, she is asked to cater to him and his colleagues in the hotel restaurant where she works. After a strange, but memorable meeting, she tells herself she'll never see the kind and handsome man up close again. The very next night, though, he shows up again for dinner, and the spotlight is on Cassie again.
Jake Mason's career is flooded with endless Do Not Disturb signs. He's notorious for hiding during shoots; nobody seems to really know him. He's worked hard for his career, and he accepted a long time ago that privacy was a valuable commodity that he should never relinquish. Accepting a leading role in a film that places him in a small town in Pennsylvania, he is forced his first night there to attend a private dinner with nineteen of his fellow cast and crew - definitely outside of his comfort zone. But after losing his phone, he finds himself intrigued by the waitress who helps him, and begins to wonder if some sacrifices might be worth making after all.
Eight weeks.
One town.
Life is short - this Cassie Mills knows. In the wake of a devastating loss, she has reshaped her life, carving out a limited place for herself with her grief-narrowed perception of the world. But when Jake Mason, an elusive yet famous British actor, comes to her small Pennsylvania town with an entire movie crew to film for two months, she is asked to cater to him and his colleagues in the hotel restaurant where she works. After a strange, but memorable meeting, she tells herself she'll never see the kind and handsome man up close again. The very next night, though, he shows up again for dinner, and the spotlight is on Cassie again.
Jake Mason's career is flooded with endless Do Not Disturb signs. He's notorious for hiding during shoots; nobody seems to really know him. He's worked hard for his career, and he accepted a long time ago that privacy was a valuable commodity that he should never relinquish. Accepting a leading role in a film that places him in a small town in Pennsylvania, he is forced his first night there to attend a private dinner with nineteen of his fellow cast and crew - definitely outside of his comfort zone. But after losing his phone, he finds himself intrigued by the waitress who helps him, and begins to wonder if some sacrifices might be worth making after all.
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Published March 7, 2017
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Blurb:
Two lovers.
Eight weeks.
One town.
Life is short - this Cassie Mills knows. In the wake of a devastating loss, she has reshaped her life, carving out a limited place for herself with her grief-narrowed perception of the world. But when Jake Mason, an elusive yet famous British actor, comes to her small Pennsylvania town with an entire movie crew to film for two months, she is asked to cater to him and his colleagues in the hotel restaurant where she works. After a strange, but memorable meeting, she tells herself she'll never see the kind and handsome man up close again. The very next night, though, he shows up again for dinner, and the spotlight is on Cassie again.
Jake Mason's career is flooded with endless Do Not Disturb signs. He's notorious for hiding during shoots; nobody seems to really know him. He's worked hard for his career, and he accepted a long time ago that privacy was a valuable commodity that he should never relinquish. Accepting a leading role in a film that places him in a small town in Pennsylvania, he is forced his first night there to attend a private dinner with nineteen of his fellow cast and crew - definitely outside of his comfort zone. But after losing his phone, he finds himself intrigued by the waitress who helps him, and begins to wonder if some sacrifices might be worth making after all.
Blurb:
Two lovers.
Eight weeks.
One town.
Life is short - this Cassie Mills knows. In the wake of a devastating loss, she has reshaped her life, carving out a limited place for herself with her grief-narrowed perception of the world. But when Jake Mason, an elusive yet famous British actor, comes to her small Pennsylvania town with an entire movie crew to film for two months, she is asked to cater to him and his colleagues in the hotel restaurant where she works. After a strange, but memorable meeting, she tells herself she'll never see the kind and handsome man up close again. The very next night, though, he shows up again for dinner, and the spotlight is on Cassie again.
Jake Mason's career is flooded with endless Do Not Disturb signs. He's notorious for hiding during shoots; nobody seems to really know him. He's worked hard for his career, and he accepted a long time ago that privacy was a valuable commodity that he should never relinquish. Accepting a leading role in a film that places him in a small town in Pennsylvania, he is forced his first night there to attend a private dinner with nineteen of his fellow cast and crew - definitely outside of his comfort zone. But after losing his phone, he finds himself intrigued by the waitress who helps him, and begins to wonder if some sacrifices might be worth making after all.
May 21, 2017
Book Review originally published here: http://www.iheartreading.net/book-tou...
In Someone to Stay, Cassie Mills’ life was turned upside down because of a terrible loss, and she’s struggling to reshape her life. Jake Manson, an elusive yet famous British actor, come to her town with his movie crew to film for two months, and Cassie is asked to cater to Jake and his colleagues in the hotel restaurant where she works. She has a strange but memorable meeting with Jake Mason, the actor who is otherwise best known for keeping to his privacy. Cassie fears she may never see him up close again… But then she does, and the two of them connect in ways she never thought possible.
Cassie and Jake are amazing characters. The author did a phenomenal job crafting them as believable and realistic. The story may not be the most original (superstar falls ofr small town girl) but Cassie and Jake’s personalities make it really worth your time. The story is sweet and swoonworthy, and the writing is excellent.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys sweet NA romance novels.
In Someone to Stay, Cassie Mills’ life was turned upside down because of a terrible loss, and she’s struggling to reshape her life. Jake Manson, an elusive yet famous British actor, come to her town with his movie crew to film for two months, and Cassie is asked to cater to Jake and his colleagues in the hotel restaurant where she works. She has a strange but memorable meeting with Jake Mason, the actor who is otherwise best known for keeping to his privacy. Cassie fears she may never see him up close again… But then she does, and the two of them connect in ways she never thought possible.
Cassie and Jake are amazing characters. The author did a phenomenal job crafting them as believable and realistic. The story may not be the most original (superstar falls ofr small town girl) but Cassie and Jake’s personalities make it really worth your time. The story is sweet and swoonworthy, and the writing is excellent.
Recommended to anyone who enjoys sweet NA romance novels.
June 30, 2017
I'm not gonna lie, I blazed through this book because I HAD to know what would happen! Someone to Stay is a sweet romance that had me gripped from the beginning (with more than a little help from the incredibly swoon-worthy Jake! We need more Jake's pronto!).
Beyond the love story, this novel deals with loss in a way I've rarely seen in other stories. It was honest, heartbreaking, and brutal at times. I loved that it showed that there is more than one way to grieve, and even more ways to heal.
Love, love, LOVED this story!
Beyond the love story, this novel deals with loss in a way I've rarely seen in other stories. It was honest, heartbreaking, and brutal at times. I loved that it showed that there is more than one way to grieve, and even more ways to heal.
Love, love, LOVED this story!
July 18, 2017
I could not stop reading this book!!! Such a beautiful story of overcoming loss, of moving forward and finding happiness. You will absolutely fall in love with Jake and Cassie. Can't wait for more form this author!!
March 30, 2018
Awesome
Moving story of two people who find solace and help each other through loss. ....who find themselves and experience true love. Beautifully told without pretenses
Moving story of two people who find solace and help each other through loss. ....who find themselves and experience true love. Beautifully told without pretenses
March 15, 2017
It may seem like a story you've read before: the Hollywood heartthrob falls for the small town girl. However, B.M. Sandy builds beautifully on that trope, adding depth to Jake Mason, a British actor disillusioned by fame, and characterization to Cassie, a woman struggling to find her place after tragedy struck her life. It is a sweet love story, very much in line with Robyn Carr's wonderful Virgin River series, creating a hometown atmosphere to wrap the story within. It is a wonderful debut novel that I would recommend to romance readers looking for a new twist on a classic love story.
May 13, 2017
DISCLAIMER: I received an ARC of this book for honest review. My opinion is my own and remains unbiased. Thank you so much to Silver Dagger Book Tours for giving me the opportunity to participate in the tour.
This book was perfectly in my element. I am a huge fan of contemporary romances. Jake and Cassie are amazing characters. I love the "fake girlfriend" deal and how they start to have feelings for each other. They mingle so well. The flow of dialogue was very believable. They definitely felt real to me. Mission accomplished. <3
4.5 stars, rounding up.
This book was perfectly in my element. I am a huge fan of contemporary romances. Jake and Cassie are amazing characters. I love the "fake girlfriend" deal and how they start to have feelings for each other. They mingle so well. The flow of dialogue was very believable. They definitely felt real to me. Mission accomplished. <3
4.5 stars, rounding up.
May 6, 2017
Review coming
April 6, 2017
Just an OK read!
I really wanted to like this book more, but I just couldn't connect with the m/c's. They seemed a little immature considering they were in their twenty.s or thirties. This book just didn't work for me, but a younger audience might appreciate it! Maybe I'm being nit picky, but it got on my nerves the overuse of the words " off putting" when the situation really wasn't that bad! Not a bad read, but I couldn't get into it
I really wanted to like this book more, but I just couldn't connect with the m/c's. They seemed a little immature considering they were in their twenty.s or thirties. This book just didn't work for me, but a younger audience might appreciate it! Maybe I'm being nit picky, but it got on my nerves the overuse of the words " off putting" when the situation really wasn't that bad! Not a bad read, but I couldn't get into it
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