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Shower & Shelter Artist Collective #6
My American Angel
My American Angel is the sixth and final installment of the Shower & Shelter Artist Collective series. It can also be read as a standalone.Theo Duval was born and raised in Montréal. He was only ten-years-old when he met a young American girl named Caroline at a public library near his home. Though there were some serious language barriers, the two of them quickly felt the first sparks of young love.Caroline's visit to Montréal was brief, and Theo was soon left with only the vivid memories of his first crush. They had haunted him for years, and he always felt like she was the one who got away.Caroline had a slightly different take on their encounter. In her mind, she clearly told Theo that if neither of them were married by the time they turned thirty, they'd reunite and ride off into the sunset. It never occurred to her that Theo might have agreed to her plan without understanding a single word of what she said.If you guessed that these two ultimately found each other again and got their happily ever after, then you'd be right. But the real fun is in finding out how, after twenty years of separation, it all came to pass.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2017
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Brooke St. James
114 books953 followersBrooke St. James is a USA Today bestselling author and Amazon Kindle All-Star. She writes contemporary romance novels with Christian and inspirational themes and happy endings. She was born and raised in south Louisiana but has had the opportunity to travel and live throughout the U.S. An avid reader, writer, audio book addict, and fan of all things artistic, Brooke constantly has her hands in some creative activity. She's currently back home in Louisiana enjoying life with her husband, children, and two lazy dogs.
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January 5, 2022
This was a great end to this series. Super sweet romance. Loved Theo and Caroline and enjoyed seeing the rest of the gang.
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May 22, 2017
One of the sweetest, most heart-warming loves stories I've read in a long time! Theo and Caroline have an amazing story. Their chemistry and connection is so very sweet. The best part of this book, though, is that you think you know how it's all going to play out -- but you're wrong. There were several moments where I had to stop and re-read what I just read questioning what I was seeing! I've read almost all of Brooke St. James books and this is possibly my favorite of all of them. If you're looking for a feel-good story, look no further!
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May 18, 2017
Theo Duval and Caroline Harrison met as children when Caroline’s family was visiting Theo’s hometown in Canada. Even as young as they were, the two had an unusual connection and affection for one another resulting in their first taste of young love. However, when Caroline’s family left town to return home, Theo and Caroline went their separate ways. Fast forward 20 years and Caroline still has fond memories of a pact the two made as children- that if they weren’t married to other people by the time they were 30, they would meet back up and marry each other. On a whim, Caroline tries to track Theo down and astonishingly, she is successful! The two reconnect and find that their childlike fondness of one another not only still remains, but has blossomed into something much deeper as adults. After a whirlwind weekend visit with Caroline’s family, the two decide to begin dating only to have the weekend end in a tragic car wreck where Caroline is seriously injured. Fourteen months later when Caroline re-emerges from her coma and also struggles with memory loss, she has to decide if she wants to contact Theo again to restart their relationship or leave him be so he can go on with his life without her.
My American Angel was one of my favorite stories in this series! Caroline and Theo’s early relationship was adorable, as was their first interaction with each other when reconnecting for the first time as adults in the library! I sighed and smiled at the swell of emotion each experienced and their instant connection with each other when they reunite as adults. The adult Theo is so tender and smitten with Caroline! How romantic that he speaks to her in French and recalls specific details of their childhood encounters in the library! I anxiously wanted to read ahead to see what happened after the accident! I’ll just say I was very pleased!
This has been a very enjoyable series overall to read. Three of the stories are insanely romantic! The other three are mediocre in my opinion. Even though there may have been some impracticality in some of the romance scenarios, the fairy-talesque romantic moments in JFK to Dublin, So Much for Boundaries, and My American Angel won me over and kept me turning pages!
There were a few things in this series, however, that perplexed me. I first started reading this series by St. James because she is described in her biography on Amazon as writing “Christian and inspirational” romances. All six books contained very little in them that would be considered Christian or inspirationally-themed. Yes, there were nods to prayer and mentions of God, but it didn’t really seem like any of the characters were making decisions based on their faith. I think Caroline’s description of Theo’s philosophy in life sums up how the other characters viewed Christianity- “he lived his life by certain Christian principals, not necessarily because he was a religious person, but because he had good results in life simply by abiding by them.” I would not label these books as “Christian romance”; that being said, overall they were mostly very good, clean romance stories featuring moral characters, but were not necessarily “Christian” in nature.
The only other complaint I want to voice is that all six books needed to be edited better. There were multiple misspellings (like in the quote above- should be “principles”, not “principals”), punctuation errors, and grammatical mistakes. Readers notice these things, and they become quite distracting. My hope is in future novels that St. James will take the time to hire a professional editor to present a more polished novel to her readers.
This review contains my own thoughts and opinions. I have not been compensated in any way by the publisher or the author for my review.
My American Angel was one of my favorite stories in this series! Caroline and Theo’s early relationship was adorable, as was their first interaction with each other when reconnecting for the first time as adults in the library! I sighed and smiled at the swell of emotion each experienced and their instant connection with each other when they reunite as adults. The adult Theo is so tender and smitten with Caroline! How romantic that he speaks to her in French and recalls specific details of their childhood encounters in the library! I anxiously wanted to read ahead to see what happened after the accident! I’ll just say I was very pleased!
This has been a very enjoyable series overall to read. Three of the stories are insanely romantic! The other three are mediocre in my opinion. Even though there may have been some impracticality in some of the romance scenarios, the fairy-talesque romantic moments in JFK to Dublin, So Much for Boundaries, and My American Angel won me over and kept me turning pages!
There were a few things in this series, however, that perplexed me. I first started reading this series by St. James because she is described in her biography on Amazon as writing “Christian and inspirational” romances. All six books contained very little in them that would be considered Christian or inspirationally-themed. Yes, there were nods to prayer and mentions of God, but it didn’t really seem like any of the characters were making decisions based on their faith. I think Caroline’s description of Theo’s philosophy in life sums up how the other characters viewed Christianity- “he lived his life by certain Christian principals, not necessarily because he was a religious person, but because he had good results in life simply by abiding by them.” I would not label these books as “Christian romance”; that being said, overall they were mostly very good, clean romance stories featuring moral characters, but were not necessarily “Christian” in nature.
The only other complaint I want to voice is that all six books needed to be edited better. There were multiple misspellings (like in the quote above- should be “principles”, not “principals”), punctuation errors, and grammatical mistakes. Readers notice these things, and they become quite distracting. My hope is in future novels that St. James will take the time to hire a professional editor to present a more polished novel to her readers.
This review contains my own thoughts and opinions. I have not been compensated in any way by the publisher or the author for my review.
July 29, 2017
My American Angel: Shower and Shelter Artist Collective Book 6 is by Brooke St. James. This is a story that deals with the ultra rich and their belief that they can’t find someone to love them instead of their money.
Theo Duval had set his goal of making money, made a plan, and executed it precisely. He would than go onto the next thing. His parents died when he was sixteen and the lawyer told him there were no assets left. Later he would wonder about this and go to check this out. He had set up an artist collective which was working o ut really well in New York City. Now he looked at what he had and wondered why it wasn’t making him happy. Could it be his lack of a family? How could he find a woman who would love him for himself.
Caroline Harrison worked in the fish market owned by her parents in Florida. She had just broken u with her boyfriend and at thirty thought her life was over. Then she remembered a boy she met in Canada when they were visiting up there. The two of them had some kind of connection and agreed to marry each other if at thirty neither was married. She made contact with him through the library where they met.
Could this be the start of a good friendship or could it be something more?
Theo Duval had set his goal of making money, made a plan, and executed it precisely. He would than go onto the next thing. His parents died when he was sixteen and the lawyer told him there were no assets left. Later he would wonder about this and go to check this out. He had set up an artist collective which was working o ut really well in New York City. Now he looked at what he had and wondered why it wasn’t making him happy. Could it be his lack of a family? How could he find a woman who would love him for himself.
Caroline Harrison worked in the fish market owned by her parents in Florida. She had just broken u with her boyfriend and at thirty thought her life was over. Then she remembered a boy she met in Canada when they were visiting up there. The two of them had some kind of connection and agreed to marry each other if at thirty neither was married. She made contact with him through the library where they met.
Could this be the start of a good friendship or could it be something more?
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April 25, 2021(4.5 stars) - a perfect ending to the series
Theo has been the philanthropic genius behind Shower & Shelter all this time, too busy for a personal life - until an angel from his past seeks to reconnect with him.
Caroline had no idea about Theo's life after their sweet flirtation as kids, but after kicking her cheating fiancé to the curb finds herself reminiscing & wanting to know whatever happened to Theo.
This is such an incredibly sweet story! It has a totally unexpected twist to it that really amped the happily-ever-after ending, & now that I've reread the entire series, I think this was my favorite - and being Theo's happily-ever-after makes it the perfect ending to the series!
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
*Religion: a very light touch that's natural to the story
Theo has been the philanthropic genius behind Shower & Shelter all this time, too busy for a personal life - until an angel from his past seeks to reconnect with him.
Caroline had no idea about Theo's life after their sweet flirtation as kids, but after kicking her cheating fiancé to the curb finds herself reminiscing & wanting to know whatever happened to Theo.
This is such an incredibly sweet story! It has a totally unexpected twist to it that really amped the happily-ever-after ending, & now that I've reread the entire series, I think this was my favorite - and being Theo's happily-ever-after makes it the perfect ending to the series!
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
*Religion: a very light touch that's natural to the story
November 20, 2019
Unbelievable sights indescribable feelings that's what came to my mind when I first read this piece of heaven, you might not believe your eyes but you will be engrossed in this book once you give it a chance and look inside where those two beautiful romantic spirits reside.
I'm incapable of conveying my feelings when it comes to this book. this book may not be perfect but it was just the thing for me. my journey through this book was much like a real roller coaster. I was giddy with excitement and anticipation. and the only word that may do this book justice is love!
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
IF IT WERE POSSIBLE I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT MORE THAN FIVE GOLDEN STARS!
I'm incapable of conveying my feelings when it comes to this book. this book may not be perfect but it was just the thing for me. my journey through this book was much like a real roller coaster. I was giddy with excitement and anticipation. and the only word that may do this book justice is love!
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
IF IT WERE POSSIBLE I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT MORE THAN FIVE GOLDEN STARS!
March 30, 2018
This was a fun story about 2 kids that reconnect after 20 yrs and find love again.
I gave it 3 stars because of the way it referred to "religion" as a form of reference to help you in life. Yes it should be a guide for how to live your life but it needs to be a personal relationship with Christ. Also they lived together and even though there was no marital relations it gave the wrong image. Their reasoning for waiting should have been to glorify God and not because we are good and moral people.
I gave it 3 stars because of the way it referred to "religion" as a form of reference to help you in life. Yes it should be a guide for how to live your life but it needs to be a personal relationship with Christ. Also they lived together and even though there was no marital relations it gave the wrong image. Their reasoning for waiting should have been to glorify God and not because we are good and moral people.
April 27, 2020
I finished book 6 of the S&S series. I gotta say that Ms. St. James is a formidable writer. Each and every one of the six tomes grabbed me almost from page 1, and carried me until the final page. I can't recommend this series more than to say that each story is unique, but the carryover of characters and backstory are absolutely wonderfully done. I so enjoyed meeting every character, and even though the reader can "see" what will happen, it comes as a kind of very pleasant surprise. Ms. St. James, thank you so much, and, of course, I have read and will continue to read more of your library of novels. Next up, "Finally My Forever."
July 16, 2017
Sweet Romance
They may have been ten when they fell in love (which I really don't want to think about with my almost-ten-year-old), but even twenty years didn't change their feelings. I loved how cute they were together, although kissing at ten weirds me out. The only thing I didn't like was their inability to be okay when separated. I don't like to read about people living together, with marital relations or not.
They may have been ten when they fell in love (which I really don't want to think about with my almost-ten-year-old), but even twenty years didn't change their feelings. I loved how cute they were together, although kissing at ten weirds me out. The only thing I didn't like was their inability to be okay when separated. I don't like to read about people living together, with marital relations or not.
October 7, 2023
I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Theo Duvall who started the Shower and Shelter Artist Collective has never taken the time to fall in love. When Caroline the young American he had met when he was 10 years old in Canada calls him, he takes off to visit her. While there they are in a car accident, and she is in a coma. A year later she wakes up, and Theo can’t wait to see her again. A great ending to this series! A super heartwarming book!
April 24, 2024
This was a great close to this series. I loved the childhood connection. This was a sweet and swoony romance with touches of faith. There is some.. big things that happen and I was gobsmacked! (I think that's the first time I've ever used that word in a review). These characters were sweet and genuine and I enjoyed their romance.
May 18, 2017
Forget Me Not
Best of the best! I enjoyed each book in the series but this one is my absolute favorite. The entire story had so much to draw you in that you will get caught up and won't want to put it down.
Best of the best! I enjoyed each book in the series but this one is my absolute favorite. The entire story had so much to draw you in that you will get caught up and won't want to put it down.
May 20, 2017
Absolutely amazing stories!
I love this series and I'm sad that it has come to an end. I've enjoyed all of Brooke's books that I could find and when they're a series I read them greedily! Can't wait for the next one!
I love this series and I'm sad that it has come to an end. I've enjoyed all of Brooke's books that I could find and when they're a series I read them greedily! Can't wait for the next one!
May 20, 2017
My absolutely favorite author
This was the perfect ending, but I am also sad. Brooke you bring your characters to life. I feel like I was a part of the families. Thank you for such an inspiring series. Anxiously awaiting your next family to fall in love with.
This was the perfect ending, but I am also sad. Brooke you bring your characters to life. I feel like I was a part of the families. Thank you for such an inspiring series. Anxiously awaiting your next family to fall in love with.
May 21, 2017
I always wondered what Theo's story was. I was so excited to finally get to read more about him. His story is so interesting. It has some unexpected twists and turns but I am so glad he gets his happily ever after!
July 15, 2017
This Book is Extraordinary
It began as a very good story, but what took place part way in changed every thing, and tugged heartstrings I didn't know I had! WOW! Please read this. You will be amazed. Some authors have it and some don't. Ms. St. James does.
It began as a very good story, but what took place part way in changed every thing, and tugged heartstrings I didn't know I had! WOW! Please read this. You will be amazed. Some authors have it and some don't. Ms. St. James does.
September 14, 2017
Simply Fantastic
I simply love this book and its characters! I read and reread some of the dialogues several times. Clean, sweet and so romantic! One of the best romance books I've read!
Thank you, Brooke St. James! Buying more of your books right now.
I simply love this book and its characters! I read and reread some of the dialogues several times. Clean, sweet and so romantic! One of the best romance books I've read!
Thank you, Brooke St. James! Buying more of your books right now.
September 20, 2021
I loved it!
I loved the first time they meant, really loved the second time they meant and the last time because it was like meeting the second time all over again! My favorite book by far!
I loved the first time they meant, really loved the second time they meant and the last time because it was like meeting the second time all over again! My favorite book by far!
May 17, 2017
I LOVED this series! So sad it's over!!!
May 18, 2017
Loved it!
This was my favorite from the entire series. There isn't much I can say w/o possibly spoiling it for someone else.. So I'll just say, you won't be disappointed!
This was my favorite from the entire series. There isn't much I can say w/o possibly spoiling it for someone else.. So I'll just say, you won't be disappointed!
May 19, 2017
Sweet Ending
This was a sweet ending to the Shower and Shelter series! It was fun to see the reconnection(s) and I appreciated the twist that occurred. Sweet, clean, and uplifting!
This was a sweet ending to the Shower and Shelter series! It was fun to see the reconnection(s) and I appreciated the twist that occurred. Sweet, clean, and uplifting!
May 22, 2017
Wonderful storyteller
Loved it so happy it was Theo's time. I knew it would be special and it warmed my heart would love to revisit them in a few years
Loved it so happy it was Theo's time. I knew it would be special and it warmed my heart would love to revisit them in a few years
June 9, 2017
Beautiful cover and a beautiful story about finding love, losing love and finding it again.
June 9, 2017
This and Lane and Zoe's story are my favorite of the series. I loved these two couples so much!
June 25, 2017
What a fun story.
This story was so fun. I loved the progression of their relationship. It was super sweet and very romantic. I hate knowing that this is the end of the series.
This story was so fun. I loved the progression of their relationship. It was super sweet and very romantic. I hate knowing that this is the end of the series.
June 30, 2017
It was exciting and incredible.
I like the ending. I will certainty recommend it to my friends and family. The book makes me more trusting to people.
I like the ending. I will certainty recommend it to my friends and family. The book makes me more trusting to people.
September 1, 2017
So Romantic
I'm my opinion, this was the best S&S book! I enjoyed them all, but this was the most epic and the sweetest romance. I love these clean and sweet books!
I'm my opinion, this was the best S&S book! I enjoyed them all, but this was the most epic and the sweetest romance. I love these clean and sweet books!
January 13, 2018
I have read this entire series and it is one of my favorites to date! I just loved all of the books!
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