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Blue Devils #1
Blue Sky
Don’t sleep with the nanny. The one rule I swore to myself that I would obey. As a United States Naval Officer and a pilot for the world famous Blue Angels, I always play by the rules. Hell, I make the rules. And I never break them Until I meet Paloma. I can’t ignore how she makes me feel alive again after I was certain that my heart was closed to love. We have nothing in common besides our love for my daughter. I’m rich; she’s poor. I’m her boss; she’s my employee. I’m dead inside; she’s full of life. Despite our differences, I let lust control my actions and kiss her like it’s the last night of the world. Which it is, because our passionate kiss has changed my life forever. I may be a Blue Angel, but she has woken the devil inside. And I’ll do anything to make her mine. Alana Albertson brings you an emotional love story between a widowed Blue Angel pilot and the one woman who is forbidden to him—his baby’s nanny. Blue Sky is an epic standalone, slow burn, ugly cry romance.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2018
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Alana Albertson
106 books952 followersAlana Albertson is a multi-award winning author, current President of Romance Writers of America's Contemporary Romance Chapter and the former President of both Romance Writers of America’s Young Adult and Chick Lit chapters. Alana Albertson holds a Masters of Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University. A recovering professional ballroom dancer, Alana currently writes contemporary romance, new adult and young adult fiction. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two young sons, and four dogs. When she’s not spending her time playing with her sons, dancing, or saving dogs from high kill shelters through Pugs N Roses, the rescue she founded, she can be found watching episodes Homeland, Devious Maids, or Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
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June 5, 2020
God this book annoyed until the end.
This was about hero, his dead wife and poor naive, clueless, stupid heroine.
I really deserve I medal for finishing.
or a drink, definitely a drink.
Hero mentioned his dead wife's name 66 times in the book, sometimes he said her name 5 times in the same page. She died 9 months prior but he was still very much in love with her and it wasn't enough time for him to grieved her. I wanted to pull my hair but then I thought about it I wasn't about to become baldy just for the sake of it.
He even thinks about her when he's having sex with the naive heroine.
I respected the heroine in just one thing, her love for her sisters.. She protected them, supported them, walk miles to get to work and to see them. She loved them. But God she was just to damn naive when it came to the hero. She fell for him fast and she annoyed me with her "no we can't, I'm his nanny" "he still loves his wife" she would said that every time he kissed her. She also forced him to marry her, when he said that they had just met and they had just started a relationship he was right! But she runs like a little bitch, hurt that he said he was with his wife for 6 years before he proposed even then he was still thinking about the dead wife. She forgets that the little girl sees her as her mama, that the little girl would missed her but she didn't cared about her she only cared that hero wasn't going to marry her when she say it.
If hero would get a choice between the dead wife and heroine he would definitely choose his wife, the heroine was a replacement, a replacement who cooked, cleaned and took care of his daughter.
The only good thing about this book was that he hero has been celibate, he wasn't a manwhore and he respected women.
This was about hero, his dead wife and poor naive, clueless, stupid heroine.
I really deserve I medal for finishing.
or a drink, definitely a drink.
Hero mentioned his dead wife's name 66 times in the book, sometimes he said her name 5 times in the same page. She died 9 months prior but he was still very much in love with her and it wasn't enough time for him to grieved her. I wanted to pull my hair but then I thought about it I wasn't about to become baldy just for the sake of it.
He even thinks about her when he's having sex with the naive heroine.
I respected the heroine in just one thing, her love for her sisters.. She protected them, supported them, walk miles to get to work and to see them. She loved them. But God she was just to damn naive when it came to the hero. She fell for him fast and she annoyed me with her "no we can't, I'm his nanny" "he still loves his wife" she would said that every time he kissed her. She also forced him to marry her, when he said that they had just met and they had just started a relationship he was right! But she runs like a little bitch, hurt that he said he was with his wife for 6 years before he proposed even then he was still thinking about the dead wife. She forgets that the little girl sees her as her mama, that the little girl would missed her but she didn't cared about her she only cared that hero wasn't going to marry her when she say it.
If hero would get a choice between the dead wife and heroine he would definitely choose his wife, the heroine was a replacement, a replacement who cooked, cleaned and took care of his daughter.
The only good thing about this book was that he hero has been celibate, he wasn't a manwhore and he respected women.
March 30, 2018
Sigh. I tried. God, how I tried but I couldn’t force myself to get into this, so I started skimming by the 57% mark.
The hero’s hiring a nanny for his nine month old daughter and the heroine applies. His high-school sweetheart and beloved wife, Catherine, died nine months ago and made the hero promise – on her deathbed, I might add – to hire a nanny that would benefit from his generous salary and change their lives for the better.
So the hero was with his wife since high school, and since he’s 28, that makes it at least 9-10 years with her. And she died nine months ago, pretty recently, right? Well…
“But as much as I was certain that I would never love again, I missed being around women. Their scent, their touch, their taste. My friend’s wives offered to set me up with their friends, but I had no interest in dating.”
It’s been nine frickin’ months. Let the man grieve, for Christ’s sake.
The hero was OK. He had a few forehead-smacking moments, but nothing significant. I couldn’t get used to the heroine, though. She’s only twenty, but constantly referred to as mature and independent because she basically raised her two sisters, but she expected too much, too soon. Well, so did the hero, actually.
My main issue though, was I just couldn’t with the stilted and awkward dialogue.
Paloma stood in front of me, her chin quivering as tears welled in her eyes. “You mean it, sir? Of all these applicants, you chose me? I’ve never had any luck in my life.”
“Yes, I choose you. […] I will still call your references, and I will run a background check, but if everything checks out, you will start in two days. Will everything check out? […]Tell me now so you don’t waste my time.”
“No, sir, none. I have lived my life honorably and honestly.”
What 20 year-old talks like this?
It doesn’t seem like much now, but that’s because I only have so much space to spare. But the dialogue was long, meandering paragraphs going back and forth between the main characters that contributed to an unnatural flow I couldn’t get past.
Of course, I realize that with a dead-spouse story, there’ll be a lot of comparison. But even though the hero really seemed to love his wife, I kept getting the impression that Catherine’s “negative” qualities were being pointed out for the sake of convincing the reader that the MCs were in love. Paloma was an amazing cook, Catherine never cooked. Paloma was beautiful without makeup, but Catherine felt the need to wear it even though the hero preferred her without it. Paloma doted, Catherine didn’t. On and on…
And the nail in the coffin?
“Man, this was incredible. Catherine had never really enjoyed giving me head, and I hadn’t wanted to push her. But Paloma seemed to enjoy it.”
Nope.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The hero’s hiring a nanny for his nine month old daughter and the heroine applies. His high-school sweetheart and beloved wife, Catherine, died nine months ago and made the hero promise – on her deathbed, I might add – to hire a nanny that would benefit from his generous salary and change their lives for the better.
So the hero was with his wife since high school, and since he’s 28, that makes it at least 9-10 years with her. And she died nine months ago, pretty recently, right? Well…
“But as much as I was certain that I would never love again, I missed being around women. Their scent, their touch, their taste. My friend’s wives offered to set me up with their friends, but I had no interest in dating.”
It’s been nine frickin’ months. Let the man grieve, for Christ’s sake.
The hero was OK. He had a few forehead-smacking moments, but nothing significant. I couldn’t get used to the heroine, though. She’s only twenty, but constantly referred to as mature and independent because she basically raised her two sisters, but she expected too much, too soon. Well, so did the hero, actually.
My main issue though, was I just couldn’t with the stilted and awkward dialogue.
Paloma stood in front of me, her chin quivering as tears welled in her eyes. “You mean it, sir? Of all these applicants, you chose me? I’ve never had any luck in my life.”
“Yes, I choose you. […] I will still call your references, and I will run a background check, but if everything checks out, you will start in two days. Will everything check out? […]Tell me now so you don’t waste my time.”
“No, sir, none. I have lived my life honorably and honestly.”
What 20 year-old talks like this?
It doesn’t seem like much now, but that’s because I only have so much space to spare. But the dialogue was long, meandering paragraphs going back and forth between the main characters that contributed to an unnatural flow I couldn’t get past.
Of course, I realize that with a dead-spouse story, there’ll be a lot of comparison. But even though the hero really seemed to love his wife, I kept getting the impression that Catherine’s “negative” qualities were being pointed out for the sake of convincing the reader that the MCs were in love. Paloma was an amazing cook, Catherine never cooked. Paloma was beautiful without makeup, but Catherine felt the need to wear it even though the hero preferred her without it. Paloma doted, Catherine didn’t. On and on…
And the nail in the coffin?
“Man, this was incredible. Catherine had never really enjoyed giving me head, and I hadn’t wanted to push her. But Paloma seemed to enjoy it.”
Nope.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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October 10, 2021
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Although i liked this book, there were far too many mentions of the dead wife and that Beck was not ready to move on, though he blatantly did with Paloma.
The Spanish in the book was nice, however not necessary as there was also the english translation, it was also nice to see a little more about the American-Mexican people as where i live there is none of that.
Paloma was great with Sky, some people are just good with kids and Paloma's sisters certainly acted their age, but didn't seem to care that they were being uprooted by Paloma like they were.
There were a few inconsistencies in the book, so it could probably do with another edit, for example Paloma left the house and Beck went for a shower with no mention of where the baby was.
A good story marred by a few things and the fact that it ended at 66% on my kindle as there was another free book at the end, but i did enjoy it.
Although i liked this book, there were far too many mentions of the dead wife and that Beck was not ready to move on, though he blatantly did with Paloma.
The Spanish in the book was nice, however not necessary as there was also the english translation, it was also nice to see a little more about the American-Mexican people as where i live there is none of that.
Paloma was great with Sky, some people are just good with kids and Paloma's sisters certainly acted their age, but didn't seem to care that they were being uprooted by Paloma like they were.
There were a few inconsistencies in the book, so it could probably do with another edit, for example Paloma left the house and Beck went for a shower with no mention of where the baby was.
A good story marred by a few things and the fact that it ended at 66% on my kindle as there was another free book at the end, but i did enjoy it.
September 29, 2020
This is a widowed father story. Beck is the said widowed father. His wife had died mere days after the birth of their daughter. Beck is an air force pilot and for the next while he will be doing aerial shows with the famous Blue Angels jet flying team and he will be needing someone to take care of his little daughter while he is training for the next few months.
Paloma is the heroine and nanny he chooses. She comes from very poor family and is the prime bread winner and care taker for her two younger daughters and the money she would make could change her life significantly. This, along with the fact that Beck can tell right off the bat how much she will care for and protect his daughter is what convinces him that she is the right fit.
It isn’t long before he starts feeling something more for Paloma and she develops feelings for Beck. But Beck is racked by guilt that he’s developing feelings for another woman.
This book gets the dreaded it’s OK. I’ve read better single dad stories and some worse. Both Beck and Paloma are likeable people. I don’t not recommend this book but in all honesty I don’t think it’s one I will read again.
Not very helpful here am I?
Paloma is the heroine and nanny he chooses. She comes from very poor family and is the prime bread winner and care taker for her two younger daughters and the money she would make could change her life significantly. This, along with the fact that Beck can tell right off the bat how much she will care for and protect his daughter is what convinces him that she is the right fit.
It isn’t long before he starts feeling something more for Paloma and she develops feelings for Beck. But Beck is racked by guilt that he’s developing feelings for another woman.
This book gets the dreaded it’s OK. I’ve read better single dad stories and some worse. Both Beck and Paloma are likeable people. I don’t not recommend this book but in all honesty I don’t think it’s one I will read again.
Not very helpful here am I?
March 28, 2018
3.5-4 Stars
Hmmmmmm OK so I liked this book, I found I just didn't love it. I truly enjoyed the characters a lot but for me, Paloma kinda ruined the ending of this story for me..... Talk about an unreasonable b***!!! Yeah, it was a bit surprising because her character started off meek yet smart and "mature" but her attitude toward the end sort of ruined the ending if that makes sense! I wanted it to be a "natural" progression of an ending not a "demand"..... Too bad too because this was a sweet n sexy story until her inner b*** came out!
Will I continue with this series.....yes!
Hmmmmmm OK so I liked this book, I found I just didn't love it. I truly enjoyed the characters a lot but for me, Paloma kinda ruined the ending of this story for me..... Talk about an unreasonable b***!!! Yeah, it was a bit surprising because her character started off meek yet smart and "mature" but her attitude toward the end sort of ruined the ending if that makes sense! I wanted it to be a "natural" progression of an ending not a "demand"..... Too bad too because this was a sweet n sexy story until her inner b*** came out!
Will I continue with this series.....yes!
March 28, 2018
2.5 stars
Love the cover.
This is the love story of a Blue Angel pilot who lost his wife 2 days after their daughter's borned. He desperately needs a nunny and hires Paloma. A young woman who promises that she would do anything to change her and her sisters life.
The book started really strong but unfortunately didn't continue that way.
My main problem was the heroine. At the beginning I liked her. She was this 20 year old strong woman whom life kept throwing down and she kept getting up. I admired her determination to get out of the a-hole she was living in and give her sisters everything they deserved but couldn't have.
But when she got together with the hero everything went south. I didn't like her anymore. I couldn't. She was thinking one way and acting the opposite. I understood her insecurities but they went a bit too far. And the most important thing: whatever the guy did and said was not enough to snatch her out of her thoughts and assumptions.
I don't know what to say about the Hero. I actually felt sorry for him. The guy did everything right. Every-effing-thing. He kept trying to ease her stress and fears down, he kept telling her that he loved her and won't leave her, he took her sisters in his care and dressed them, fed them and shertered them, he introduced her as his girlfriend, took her to places so everybody can see they are together... I can go on and on and on but apparently all those stuff weren't good enough because, and listen to this, he wouldn't marry her after a couple of months they were together.
Can you believe this?? He lost his wife not even a year ago, he had his job that it was all over the world, he knew her for a couple of months and she left him because he wouldn't propose to her.
yeah...... the last 10% ruined the book for me.
A thought: If this scenario was real, and I was the Hero, I would seriously doubt her intentions. I wouldn't have gone after her after she left me because I told her I loved her, I wanted her with me but I wasn't ready to propose to her yet. I seriously would have thought that she saw me only as a ticket out of her miserable life.
Love the cover.
This is the love story of a Blue Angel pilot who lost his wife 2 days after their daughter's borned. He desperately needs a nunny and hires Paloma. A young woman who promises that she would do anything to change her and her sisters life.
The book started really strong but unfortunately didn't continue that way.
My main problem was the heroine. At the beginning I liked her. She was this 20 year old strong woman whom life kept throwing down and she kept getting up. I admired her determination to get out of the a-hole she was living in and give her sisters everything they deserved but couldn't have.
But when she got together with the hero everything went south. I didn't like her anymore. I couldn't. She was thinking one way and acting the opposite. I understood her insecurities but they went a bit too far. And the most important thing: whatever the guy did and said was not enough to snatch her out of her thoughts and assumptions.
I don't know what to say about the Hero. I actually felt sorry for him. The guy did everything right. Every-effing-thing. He kept trying to ease her stress and fears down, he kept telling her that he loved her and won't leave her, he took her sisters in his care and dressed them, fed them and shertered them, he introduced her as his girlfriend, took her to places so everybody can see they are together... I can go on and on and on but apparently all those stuff weren't good enough because, and listen to this, he wouldn't marry her after a couple of months they were together.
Can you believe this?? He lost his wife not even a year ago, he had his job that it was all over the world, he knew her for a couple of months and she left him because he wouldn't propose to her.
yeah...... the last 10% ruined the book for me.
A thought: If this scenario was real, and I was the Hero, I would seriously doubt her intentions. I wouldn't have gone after her after she left me because I told her I loved her, I wanted her with me but I wasn't ready to propose to her yet. I seriously would have thought that she saw me only as a ticket out of her miserable life.
April 2, 2018
I had high hopes for Blue Sky, unfortunately, it did not work for me.
Paloma lives in a dirt poor town close to the Mexican border. She is her two younger sisters' primary caretaker, but with no college education, and living in a town with a horrible employment rate, she and her sisters are often starving because there's rarely money to feed them much. If their mother would stop drinking and take care of her daughters, maybe their lives would be better, but Paloma deals with it all the best she can. Then she hears of a 10-week nanny job for a Blue Angel who will be in town for awhile and he offers her the job after her interview. Normally nanny romances are a favorite of mine, but in Blue Sky, I just could not get past a few things: one, the typos and grammatical problems were pretty bad and they took me out of the story, and two, Paloma drove me nuts after she and Beckett got together. It was pretty disheartening, because up to that point, I had loved Paloma. She was strong, smart and sweet. But, after she and Beckett got together she turned into a mess of insecurities and whiny behavior. Ugh. And the reason she broke up with Beckett?! Ridiculous! Who breaks up with a guy after 10 weeks because he isn't ready for marriage yet?! And this is a guy, who up to that point had been nothing but a sweet, generous soul who took her AND her sisters in and spoiled them rotten, AND a guy who had only lost his wife a year before. Um yeah...nothing like doing a 180 in character. And it bugged me, A LOT.
So, while Blue Sky had a great beginning, after that it was a downward spiral and I just couldn't get past it. I love the fact that this is a multi-racial couple, that Beck is such a sweetheart, and the Blue Angels angle, but I don't like anything other than that so can't honestly rate this higher than 3 stars.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
Paloma lives in a dirt poor town close to the Mexican border. She is her two younger sisters' primary caretaker, but with no college education, and living in a town with a horrible employment rate, she and her sisters are often starving because there's rarely money to feed them much. If their mother would stop drinking and take care of her daughters, maybe their lives would be better, but Paloma deals with it all the best she can. Then she hears of a 10-week nanny job for a Blue Angel who will be in town for awhile and he offers her the job after her interview. Normally nanny romances are a favorite of mine, but in Blue Sky, I just could not get past a few things: one, the typos and grammatical problems were pretty bad and they took me out of the story, and two, Paloma drove me nuts after she and Beckett got together. It was pretty disheartening, because up to that point, I had loved Paloma. She was strong, smart and sweet. But, after she and Beckett got together she turned into a mess of insecurities and whiny behavior. Ugh. And the reason she broke up with Beckett?! Ridiculous! Who breaks up with a guy after 10 weeks because he isn't ready for marriage yet?! And this is a guy, who up to that point had been nothing but a sweet, generous soul who took her AND her sisters in and spoiled them rotten, AND a guy who had only lost his wife a year before. Um yeah...nothing like doing a 180 in character. And it bugged me, A LOT.
So, while Blue Sky had a great beginning, after that it was a downward spiral and I just couldn't get past it. I love the fact that this is a multi-racial couple, that Beck is such a sweetheart, and the Blue Angels angle, but I don't like anything other than that so can't honestly rate this higher than 3 stars.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
June 18, 2020
2.5?
It’s a good idea, but I struggled to get into it at the start. Just seemed a bit ‘to intent’ on pushing its ideas, and missed being a story that let you in.
Then it got a bit better, but it seemed confused as to what it wanted to me. I would have rather seen an insta-attraction, and then a growing relationship. What we got, was an insta-attraction that was then liberally salted with what I might expect in erotica, rather than romance. There wasn’t sex until later, but from the time they met, it was pussy this and ramming her that, every time they thought of or saw each other (all in their heads of course)... there wasn’t any real build of a relationship, it was just waiting until they caved to attractions and we were told they loved each other now. Their thoughts just seemed out of whack for the rest of the book, and because they were having dirty thoughts, that meant their feelings were growing.
Then there was the world and the side characters. It was all simply there because the author needed to write in plot agitations occasionally. It wasn’t a complete world at all. Even the sisters, who were thankfully never truely forgotten altogether, managed not to have complete roles, just convenient ones.
It really lost me with the overly dramatic teen angst ‘I want you but I can’t have you, even tho you’re saying I can’ crap started spilling out. And that was after the repeated flip flopping from her deciding, she’d decided and was set, but someone or something conveniently happened to flip her decision 180.
By the end, the author was just shooting from place to place ticking the boxes. Dad, sorted. Mum, sorted. Gossips, sorted. All there rest, tied up quickly in neat little bows.
0620
It’s a good idea, but I struggled to get into it at the start. Just seemed a bit ‘to intent’ on pushing its ideas, and missed being a story that let you in.
Then it got a bit better, but it seemed confused as to what it wanted to me. I would have rather seen an insta-attraction, and then a growing relationship. What we got, was an insta-attraction that was then liberally salted with what I might expect in erotica, rather than romance. There wasn’t sex until later, but from the time they met, it was pussy this and ramming her that, every time they thought of or saw each other (all in their heads of course)... there wasn’t any real build of a relationship, it was just waiting until they caved to attractions and we were told they loved each other now. Their thoughts just seemed out of whack for the rest of the book, and because they were having dirty thoughts, that meant their feelings were growing.
Then there was the world and the side characters. It was all simply there because the author needed to write in plot agitations occasionally. It wasn’t a complete world at all. Even the sisters, who were thankfully never truely forgotten altogether, managed not to have complete roles, just convenient ones.
It really lost me with the overly dramatic teen angst ‘I want you but I can’t have you, even tho you’re saying I can’ crap started spilling out. And that was after the repeated flip flopping from her deciding, she’d decided and was set, but someone or something conveniently happened to flip her decision 180.
By the end, the author was just shooting from place to place ticking the boxes. Dad, sorted. Mum, sorted. Gossips, sorted. All there rest, tied up quickly in neat little bows.
0620
September 9, 2020
Totally improbable in today's Navy. A service member has to ensure that his/her dependents are adequately taken care of. You can't just go around hiring a nanny here and there to take care of an underage child when you are the child's only parent. And not just anyone can move into military housing to stay indefinitely.
The romance was sweet, but a little fast. Nine months after the death of a spouse, no one is going to fall in love. I liked the additional part about Paloma finding her own background. The writing quality was good, but it was just the wrong thing to write.
The romance was sweet, but a little fast. Nine months after the death of a spouse, no one is going to fall in love. I liked the additional part about Paloma finding her own background. The writing quality was good, but it was just the wrong thing to write.
April 5, 2018
Blue Sky is the story of a widower trying to honor his wife’s memory by making sure to hire someone who she would approve of. He hires Paloma to nanny for his infant daughter. Paloma was smart, sweet, and unknowingly sexy. I loved her connection with both Beck and Sky. Beck is a dreamy hero. He’s trying to navigate through unknown waters, while keeping him and Sky above water. He’s strong, but still a bit heartbroken.
Blue Sky was a great story. It was low on drama and angst, the reality of the fictional situation was plenty to keep me entertained and anxious to see what would happen next. It’s paced evenly, and I’m so intrigued about what will come next from the Blue Devils series.
Blue Sky was a great story. It was low on drama and angst, the reality of the fictional situation was plenty to keep me entertained and anxious to see what would happen next. It’s paced evenly, and I’m so intrigued about what will come next from the Blue Devils series.
December 2, 2020
Boring!!!
April 6, 2018
There's nothing about this story that I didn't absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE! Alana Albertson's talented writing was in full effect as this story had it all for me! Paloma was a 20 year girl who lives in such poverty on the Mexican border, that she often goes to bed hungry. But even worse is that she has two younger sisters that she does her best to take care of, because their mother has a drinking problem, and very rarely comes home to take care of any of them. Not to mention, there's no work in the area that they live in, so she does her best to keep them alive. When a widowed Blue Angel named Beck, puts an ad for a nanny, she prays that she would get that job because that pay will be enough for them to move to San Diego where there's more work. However, the problem becomes the attraction that she has for him, and Beck feels the same as well. But sleeping with the nanny isn't a great idea. And that's all that I'm giving away. Blue Sky was an angst filled journey that had my eyes leaking a time or two, as Paloma is a naive, but strong heroine doing her best to take care of her sisters. Yeah, I know some people may not understand her, but she was so grateful for the job, she would do anything to become indispensable. And Beck had his own issues, even though he was mouthwatering hot! Together their chemistry was flammable, and when it ignited, it lit the sheets up during sexy times. Add in her entertaining sisters as the secondaries, not to mention a few hot Blue Angels, well, they just added some humor to the story! Finally, a twist or two made sure I was able to drop a few f-bombs rounded this story out perfectly in my opinion. I hope there are more books in this series, as I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
March 31, 2018
An amazing read that left me misty eyed a few times about a Blue Devils pilot, Beck, who needs a nanny for his infant daughter, Sky, after his wife died after childbirth. He holds interviews one day and in walks Paloma, so different from the other applicants and she found a way to his heart through his stomach. She is the first woman he has been attracted to since his wife died and Paloma can’t help but eye the handsome man in front of her. He hires her and Sky takes to her immediately but she has two sisters she takes care of, an alcoholic mom and uncle and needs the money to get out of town to start a life with her sisters, so she can’t fall for the handsome pilot and derail her plans. But being together day in and day out, the attraction wins...will she follow him ?
An amazing read with some steam but also some heartache and heartbreak. What I loved about this story and what sets it apart from many others is Beck. He is kind, compassionate, selfless, open minded and most importantly to me...not a man wh***, he didn’t turn to women after his wife’s death or booze, he lived for his daughter and wanted the best for her....so so so so refreshing. Not only that but Paloma was a strong woman, coming from where she was and still wanting to do better, be better and would do anything to make a life for herself and her sisters. The story centered on them, their struggles and differences, prejudice and discrimination from others and how they deal with it. There was no over the top drama or exaggerations...loved it...no women coming between them...loved it...they were open and honest with each other...loved it...a story straight from the heart...loved it. Only thing that bothered me was her ultimatum near the end, I know and understand why she gave it but she made up for it right after she finds out about her dad. Even with that fact I couldn’t give it less than 5 stars because of the rest I mentioned and mostly because of Beck and the kind of man he was.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
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An amazing read that left me misty eyed a few times about a Blue Devils pilot, Beck, who needs a nanny for his infant daughter, Sky, after his wife died after childbirth. He holds interviews one day and in walks Paloma, so different from the other applicants and she found a way to his heart through his stomach. She is the first woman he has been attracted to since his wife died and Paloma can’t help but eye the handsome man in front of her. He hires her and Sky takes to her immediately but she has two sisters she takes care of, an alcoholic mom and uncle and needs the money to get out of town to start a life with her sisters, so she can’t fall for the handsome pilot and derail her plans. But being together day in and day out, the attraction wins...will she follow him ?
An amazing read with some steam but also some heartache and heartbreak. What I loved about this story and what sets it apart from many others is Beck. He is kind, compassionate, selfless, open minded and most importantly to me...not a man wh***, he didn’t turn to women after his wife’s death or booze, he lived for his daughter and wanted the best for her....so so so so refreshing. Not only that but Paloma was a strong woman, coming from where she was and still wanting to do better, be better and would do anything to make a life for herself and her sisters. The story centered on them, their struggles and differences, prejudice and discrimination from others and how they deal with it. There was no over the top drama or exaggerations...loved it...no women coming between them...loved it...they were open and honest with each other...loved it...a story straight from the heart...loved it. Only thing that bothered me was her ultimatum near the end, I know and understand why she gave it but she made up for it right after she finds out about her dad. Even with that fact I couldn’t give it less than 5 stars because of the rest I mentioned and mostly because of Beck and the kind of man he was.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
An amazing read with some steam but also some heartache and heartbreak. What I loved about this story and what sets it apart from many others is Beck. He is kind, compassionate, selfless, open minded and most importantly to me...not a man wh***, he didn’t turn to women after his wife’s death or booze, he lived for his daughter and wanted the best for her....so so so so refreshing. Not only that but Paloma was a strong woman, coming from where she was and still wanting to do better, be better and would do anything to make a life for herself and her sisters. The story centered on them, their struggles and differences, prejudice and discrimination from others and how they deal with it. There was no over the top drama or exaggerations...loved it...no women coming between them...loved it...they were open and honest with each other...loved it...a story straight from the heart...loved it. Only thing that bothered me was her ultimatum near the end, I know and understand why she gave it but she made up for it right after she finds out about her dad. Even with that fact I couldn’t give it less than 5 stars because of the rest I mentioned and mostly because of Beck and the kind of man he was.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
Merged review:
An amazing read that left me misty eyed a few times about a Blue Devils pilot, Beck, who needs a nanny for his infant daughter, Sky, after his wife died after childbirth. He holds interviews one day and in walks Paloma, so different from the other applicants and she found a way to his heart through his stomach. She is the first woman he has been attracted to since his wife died and Paloma can’t help but eye the handsome man in front of her. He hires her and Sky takes to her immediately but she has two sisters she takes care of, an alcoholic mom and uncle and needs the money to get out of town to start a life with her sisters, so she can’t fall for the handsome pilot and derail her plans. But being together day in and day out, the attraction wins...will she follow him ?
An amazing read with some steam but also some heartache and heartbreak. What I loved about this story and what sets it apart from many others is Beck. He is kind, compassionate, selfless, open minded and most importantly to me...not a man wh***, he didn’t turn to women after his wife’s death or booze, he lived for his daughter and wanted the best for her....so so so so refreshing. Not only that but Paloma was a strong woman, coming from where she was and still wanting to do better, be better and would do anything to make a life for herself and her sisters. The story centered on them, their struggles and differences, prejudice and discrimination from others and how they deal with it. There was no over the top drama or exaggerations...loved it...no women coming between them...loved it...they were open and honest with each other...loved it...a story straight from the heart...loved it. Only thing that bothered me was her ultimatum near the end, I know and understand why she gave it but she made up for it right after she finds out about her dad. Even with that fact I couldn’t give it less than 5 stars because of the rest I mentioned and mostly because of Beck and the kind of man he was.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
April 15, 2018
A hot Blue Angel gets his girl and loses his heart in this sexy new read by Alana Albertson.
3.5 stars
Naval officer and elite pilot Beckett Daly and his company, the flying Blue Angels, have just arrived in the struggling border town of El Centro for their annual ten week visit. Beck is also a widower, having lost his high school sweetheart and wife, Catherine, directly after the birth of their daughter. Beck places an ad for a nanny in an El Centro newspaper, in order to fulfill a deathbed promise made to his wife to give someone from the town a job and an opportunity to change their life.
Paloma Perez is an intelligent, beautiful young woman who is struggling to make ends meet for her family. She cares for her two younger sisters due to her mother's alcohol addiction and poor lifestyle choices, and she is desperate to find a way to start a new life. When Paloma's sister shows her Beck's ad, she brings him a sampling of her cooking to win him over and get the job. Beck feels that Paloma's cooking and reasoning are "signs" that he should hire her, and brings her home to meet his daughter Sky. Paloma flourishes in her new role as Sky's nanny, and delights in taking care of Sky- and Beck. Soon Beck finds himself fighting an attraction to Paloma, something he never expected to feel again. As the heat between them builds, will Beck be able to let go of the past and learn to love again?
There were several things to like about this story. I liked that the author allowed an actual relationship to build up between Beck and Paloma. It was very sweet to see how Paloma enjoyed surprising Beck by cooking for him, even when she didn't need to. Beck also has a very sweet side, showing such kindness towards Paloma's sisters and making sure that everyone was safe.
What I didn't really care for was how many times that Paloma was referred to as "the help". I found it to be rather degrading to an entire group of people. While the author may have been trying to show differences in lifestyles, etc.- I think she took this a bit too far. Certainly there were some scenes (especially near the end) that just didn't need to be there. I also thought that the ending was altogether too saccharine for me, with everything conveniently tied up into a big pretty bow.
So overall, this one is good for a few hours of light entertainment- but be aware that it may be a bit offensive to some.
I received an ARC of this book, and I voluntarily chose to write an honest review.
3.5 stars
Naval officer and elite pilot Beckett Daly and his company, the flying Blue Angels, have just arrived in the struggling border town of El Centro for their annual ten week visit. Beck is also a widower, having lost his high school sweetheart and wife, Catherine, directly after the birth of their daughter. Beck places an ad for a nanny in an El Centro newspaper, in order to fulfill a deathbed promise made to his wife to give someone from the town a job and an opportunity to change their life.
Paloma Perez is an intelligent, beautiful young woman who is struggling to make ends meet for her family. She cares for her two younger sisters due to her mother's alcohol addiction and poor lifestyle choices, and she is desperate to find a way to start a new life. When Paloma's sister shows her Beck's ad, she brings him a sampling of her cooking to win him over and get the job. Beck feels that Paloma's cooking and reasoning are "signs" that he should hire her, and brings her home to meet his daughter Sky. Paloma flourishes in her new role as Sky's nanny, and delights in taking care of Sky- and Beck. Soon Beck finds himself fighting an attraction to Paloma, something he never expected to feel again. As the heat between them builds, will Beck be able to let go of the past and learn to love again?
There were several things to like about this story. I liked that the author allowed an actual relationship to build up between Beck and Paloma. It was very sweet to see how Paloma enjoyed surprising Beck by cooking for him, even when she didn't need to. Beck also has a very sweet side, showing such kindness towards Paloma's sisters and making sure that everyone was safe.
What I didn't really care for was how many times that Paloma was referred to as "the help". I found it to be rather degrading to an entire group of people. While the author may have been trying to show differences in lifestyles, etc.- I think she took this a bit too far. Certainly there were some scenes (especially near the end) that just didn't need to be there. I also thought that the ending was altogether too saccharine for me, with everything conveniently tied up into a big pretty bow.
So overall, this one is good for a few hours of light entertainment- but be aware that it may be a bit offensive to some.
I received an ARC of this book, and I voluntarily chose to write an honest review.
March 31, 2018
I really enjoyed this story, it was interesting and taught me things I didn't know. I loved Paloma and Beck as characters, together they clicked and helped each other to heal and to grow. I really liked the headings for the chapters were about food that appeared in those chapters and that you got an explanation of how they were made....bonus content of recipes would have been fab!
Whether you agree with how Paloma treated Beck towards the end or not, you have to put yourself in her shoes; growing up how she did, being taught certain things and witnessing certain things... what she asked for to her was the only way she could truly believe in him. Now for me the fact that she very soon came to realise how wrong she was and why she was wrong showed me her true character, she could admit it to herself and understand that she needed to face her fears and contact Beck again.
It's after this point that I felt a bit let down as a reader. I wanted to be part of them trying to work things out. I wanted to know what Beck told her about the letter, how they each reacted, what they felt etc. Instead all I got was they had been talking on the phone.....just didn't sit right with me, almost like there was a section of the story missing.
I think one of things I loved most about this book is the way Beck went out of his way to learn more about Paloma, to look at things through her eyes. He accepted her for who she was, the good and the bad. For me that's what loving someone is all about.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an ARC.
Whether you agree with how Paloma treated Beck towards the end or not, you have to put yourself in her shoes; growing up how she did, being taught certain things and witnessing certain things... what she asked for to her was the only way she could truly believe in him. Now for me the fact that she very soon came to realise how wrong she was and why she was wrong showed me her true character, she could admit it to herself and understand that she needed to face her fears and contact Beck again.
It's after this point that I felt a bit let down as a reader. I wanted to be part of them trying to work things out. I wanted to know what Beck told her about the letter, how they each reacted, what they felt etc. Instead all I got was they had been talking on the phone.....just didn't sit right with me, almost like there was a section of the story missing.
I think one of things I loved most about this book is the way Beck went out of his way to learn more about Paloma, to look at things through her eyes. He accepted her for who she was, the good and the bad. For me that's what loving someone is all about.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an ARC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2018
The Blue Angels just arrived in town and pilot, Beckett Daly needs a nanny to care for his baby girl. He places an ad in the paper and hundreds apply. Imagine his surprise when one applicant comes to the interview with an unexpected gift. Suddenly the applicant line gets a little shorter.
After twenty years of emotional abuse and neglect, Paloma was a wreck. She is smart and should have been in college - instead she is raising her siblings while her mother spends time with every available man in town. If Paloma had a paying job she could make enough money to take the kids and move to a larger city where they could have a better life and she could finally go to college.
An unexpected opportunity presents itself and she sees it as an answered prayer but she knows the selection process will be challenging - she needs something that will open the door and she has a very unique idea. The job would be an answered prayer - it's only for three months, but will pay enough to make her dreams come true.
So many dreams are on the line for everyone concerned. There is chemistry, heartache and a possibility for something better for all but there is a dark side as well. Will complications and challenges stand in the way of change? Let's hope not because you are going to fall for these characters...and the story will touch your in many ways.
I received a reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
After twenty years of emotional abuse and neglect, Paloma was a wreck. She is smart and should have been in college - instead she is raising her siblings while her mother spends time with every available man in town. If Paloma had a paying job she could make enough money to take the kids and move to a larger city where they could have a better life and she could finally go to college.
An unexpected opportunity presents itself and she sees it as an answered prayer but she knows the selection process will be challenging - she needs something that will open the door and she has a very unique idea. The job would be an answered prayer - it's only for three months, but will pay enough to make her dreams come true.
So many dreams are on the line for everyone concerned. There is chemistry, heartache and a possibility for something better for all but there is a dark side as well. Will complications and challenges stand in the way of change? Let's hope not because you are going to fall for these characters...and the story will touch your in many ways.
I received a reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 10, 2018
3.5 Stars!
A sweet romance that is sure to make you smile.
Beck is a single dad to an infant who lost his wife. He hires Paloma as his daughter's nanny. So, a forbidden romance... I guess? I'm not sure how exactly that is forbidden, boss-employer, I suppose. But, the guy's wife was dead (even though he NEVER stopped saying her name) and Paloma wasn't attached to anyone.
I will admit, it took me a bit to get into Blue Sky. There were a lot of things that were a little touchy for me. I wasn't quite sure what to make of the first few chapters, but the story improved. Paloma is a bit naive. She eventually gets a backbone only to be wishy-washy about 75% in. And let me get this out there right away, this is all about the insta-lust that quickly turned to love. Of course, you have the dead wife's ghost (not literally) and Paloma's constantly low self-esteem which was in direct contrast to her fowardness when it came to a physical relationship with Beck. Throw in misunderstandings, Paloma's jealous streak and her eventual ultimatum along with Beck's constant need to mention his dead wife and I was just not sold. However, I loved the theme of family. Paloma never forgot about her sisters. She did everything for them. That was the part of the story that really sold me on this book.
I think under all of my misgivings there is plenty to enjoy about the book. It may not be my favorite, but it was an enjoyable read and it made me smile.
A sweet romance that is sure to make you smile.
Beck is a single dad to an infant who lost his wife. He hires Paloma as his daughter's nanny. So, a forbidden romance... I guess? I'm not sure how exactly that is forbidden, boss-employer, I suppose. But, the guy's wife was dead (even though he NEVER stopped saying her name) and Paloma wasn't attached to anyone.
I will admit, it took me a bit to get into Blue Sky. There were a lot of things that were a little touchy for me. I wasn't quite sure what to make of the first few chapters, but the story improved. Paloma is a bit naive. She eventually gets a backbone only to be wishy-washy about 75% in. And let me get this out there right away, this is all about the insta-lust that quickly turned to love. Of course, you have the dead wife's ghost (not literally) and Paloma's constantly low self-esteem which was in direct contrast to her fowardness when it came to a physical relationship with Beck. Throw in misunderstandings, Paloma's jealous streak and her eventual ultimatum along with Beck's constant need to mention his dead wife and I was just not sold. However, I loved the theme of family. Paloma never forgot about her sisters. She did everything for them. That was the part of the story that really sold me on this book.
I think under all of my misgivings there is plenty to enjoy about the book. It may not be my favorite, but it was an enjoyable read and it made me smile.
August 23, 2019
Wow! What a story. I am new to Alana Albertson and I most certainly have been missing out. Instantly, I was pulled into this story and my heart immediately attached. The entire world she created is a fantastic start to a new series. It gave me all the feels. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. Blue Sky is book one of her Blue Devils series. It is a stand-alone story, but I'm intrigued as to what she comes up with next.
The Blue Angels come to town for only ten weeks out of the year. Beckett has set out to follow his late wife's wishes. He intends to change someone's life. He knows that in this poverty-stricken town, there aren't a lot of opportunities for the chance he's about to give. He needs someone to take care of his young daughter and he will go to great lengths to make sure he has the right person.
Paloma's life couldn't be more opposite than Beckett's. She has struggled for everything, but she continues to show her resilience by being determined to make a better life for her and her sisters. Now she's given the opportunity of a lifetime. But will it be worth the risk for her family and most importantly her heart?
I absolutely loved this book. I will be diving into book two in this series as soon as possible. The audio version of this book was phenomenal. I was new to Elizabeth Powers and Dexter Collins but this will certainly not be my last book from them either. I can't wait for book two of this series!
The Blue Angels come to town for only ten weeks out of the year. Beckett has set out to follow his late wife's wishes. He intends to change someone's life. He knows that in this poverty-stricken town, there aren't a lot of opportunities for the chance he's about to give. He needs someone to take care of his young daughter and he will go to great lengths to make sure he has the right person.
Paloma's life couldn't be more opposite than Beckett's. She has struggled for everything, but she continues to show her resilience by being determined to make a better life for her and her sisters. Now she's given the opportunity of a lifetime. But will it be worth the risk for her family and most importantly her heart?
I absolutely loved this book. I will be diving into book two in this series as soon as possible. The audio version of this book was phenomenal. I was new to Elizabeth Powers and Dexter Collins but this will certainly not be my last book from them either. I can't wait for book two of this series!
March 27, 2018
I received a copy from Hidden Gems; this is my honest review.
-Predictable love story between two different classes. The “you can do so much better than me” was getting old to the point I was rolling my eyes while reading.
-Paloma sounded too cheerful and unnatural when she promised Beck she and Sky would have a great day. She was trying too hard and it would’ve sound alarm bells in my head, if not Beck’s.
-Why speak Spanish if you’re going to translate everything?
-I think Paloma should have been suspicious when her mom came with a treat in hand after a major argument (threat about the girls).
-I didn’t see the “love” thing. I saw lust and more lust on each side.
-I thought, even at the end, that Paloma forced Beck’s hand into marrying her.
-I liked how each chapter had food making in progress, including specific details how to make the plate; just don’t read while hungry.
-I liked how her father and step-mother welcomed her sisters and herself into their home.
-Editing needs another pass: 10 weeks vs. 12 weeks, piece vs. peace, one month vs. two months. The father leaves the kitchen to take a shower and Paloma as leaving; where’s the baby?
-Book description reads her father was a Blue Angel – that’s a spoiler because when you read the book you don’t know who her father is, what he does, etc. until the very end.
-Predictable love story between two different classes. The “you can do so much better than me” was getting old to the point I was rolling my eyes while reading.
-Paloma sounded too cheerful and unnatural when she promised Beck she and Sky would have a great day. She was trying too hard and it would’ve sound alarm bells in my head, if not Beck’s.
-Why speak Spanish if you’re going to translate everything?
-I think Paloma should have been suspicious when her mom came with a treat in hand after a major argument (threat about the girls).
-I didn’t see the “love” thing. I saw lust and more lust on each side.
-I thought, even at the end, that Paloma forced Beck’s hand into marrying her.
-I liked how each chapter had food making in progress, including specific details how to make the plate; just don’t read while hungry.
-I liked how her father and step-mother welcomed her sisters and herself into their home.
-Editing needs another pass: 10 weeks vs. 12 weeks, piece vs. peace, one month vs. two months. The father leaves the kitchen to take a shower and Paloma as leaving; where’s the baby?
-Book description reads her father was a Blue Angel – that’s a spoiler because when you read the book you don’t know who her father is, what he does, etc. until the very end.
March 28, 2018
Paloma has been living in poverty since her Blue Angel pilot father abandoned her pregnant mother. Beck lost his wife right after the birth of his daughter. When he comes to El Centro to begin flight training, he advertises for a nanny and meets Paloma. This is her chance to improve the circumstances of herself and her sisters. Beck begins to recognize his loneliness and anger after his wife's death and, as he gets to know Paloma, he realizes that while she is sweet and kind, but also one of the strongest people he has ever met.
As their feelings for each other grow, both must deal with their trust issues and doubts. Will they be able to work through their own individual baggage to build a lasting connection?
This story tells the heartbreaking story of poverty in the US's border towns and it is uplifting to see Paloma's continued optimism and drive to create a better life for herself and her sisters. With strong themes of self-reliance, family and love, there is a lot to appreciate about this story. However, typos and inconsistencies in the story do detract somewhat from the story.
Fans of military romance will enjoy this story; it was a pleasant read. This is a voluntary review of an ARC of the story.
As their feelings for each other grow, both must deal with their trust issues and doubts. Will they be able to work through their own individual baggage to build a lasting connection?
This story tells the heartbreaking story of poverty in the US's border towns and it is uplifting to see Paloma's continued optimism and drive to create a better life for herself and her sisters. With strong themes of self-reliance, family and love, there is a lot to appreciate about this story. However, typos and inconsistencies in the story do detract somewhat from the story.
Fans of military romance will enjoy this story; it was a pleasant read. This is a voluntary review of an ARC of the story.
December 30, 2025
I liked the premise of this book. Military guy looking for a nanny and falls for her. I didn’t even necessarily mind that he felt his late wife had “sent” Paloma to him.
But there was just a lot about this book that made me cringe. How immature Paloma came off despite basically raising her sisters, the dialogue seemed over the top and forced. And Beck’s wife had died NINE months before. He was still clearly grieving his wife but ya know… Paloma was hot. 🙄🙄🙄
Not only that but things were just solved so easily. Her father abandoned her, didn’t fight for her, and she just… lets it go? Not only that, but we got cheated of her and Beck’s reunion.
Add to that the ridiculous monologues and time lines and I just wasn’t a fan.
I did like the duet narration. And there were very realistic parts. I can totally understand Paloma not wanting to move to Florida (from Cali) after only ten weeks and no guarantee it would go further, especially given her background. I actually really admired that she told him no and refused to put her own ambitions on hold for him. I really liked that her father stepped up when given the opportunity.
It was a short audiobook, which is what I wanted, and it wasn’t unlistenable. It just really isn’t one I’ll revisit or continue with the series.
But there was just a lot about this book that made me cringe. How immature Paloma came off despite basically raising her sisters, the dialogue seemed over the top and forced. And Beck’s wife had died NINE months before. He was still clearly grieving his wife but ya know… Paloma was hot. 🙄🙄🙄
Not only that but things were just solved so easily. Her father abandoned her, didn’t fight for her, and she just… lets it go? Not only that, but we got cheated of her and Beck’s reunion.
Add to that the ridiculous monologues and time lines and I just wasn’t a fan.
I did like the duet narration. And there were very realistic parts. I can totally understand Paloma not wanting to move to Florida (from Cali) after only ten weeks and no guarantee it would go further, especially given her background. I actually really admired that she told him no and refused to put her own ambitions on hold for him. I really liked that her father stepped up when given the opportunity.
It was a short audiobook, which is what I wanted, and it wasn’t unlistenable. It just really isn’t one I’ll revisit or continue with the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2018
Paloma Pérez dreams of fleeing her impoverished town and alcoholic mother with her two younger sisters. Paloma just needs a break and a well paid 10 week live-in nanny job could be her ticket to a better life in San Diego. Blue Angel pilot Beckett Daly promised his wife on her deathbed to give someone the opportunity of a lifetime. Beckett is worried he won't be able to find someone for for the nanny job ... that is, until the beautiful Paloma walks in. Loma and Beck have no interest in dating but can't helping falling for each other. Beck can't imagine his life without Loma and her sisters and asks her to move to Florida with him. Loma is worried that if things don't work out, then she and her sisters will be stranded in Florida and wants to think about it. But when Loma's mother tells her that people like Beck don't marry the help and Beck's mother tells Loma that Beck will never marry her, Loma makes up her mind. When Beck wakes up to find Loma gone, he's determined to get her back. Will Beck and Loma get their HEA?
Alana Albertson delivers a heart-breaking, emotional and steamy story that you'll devour in a day
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book
Alana Albertson delivers a heart-breaking, emotional and steamy story that you'll devour in a day
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book
March 28, 2018
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This was not my favorite of Albertson's books. Although I did like the story line potential I felt it fell short. I didn't mind most of the times that Beck's dead wife was mentioned but using it as an excuse for things got old quick. By the end of this book I got really tired of Paloma putting herself down and saying she wasn't good enough.
I did like how all the chapters were named after foods mentioned in that chapter. Thought that was cute. Beck was a good guy even if he did let most people put Paloma down.
I'm not sure if the version of the book was the final edited version or if it went through more editing after this one was sent out. The book was in desperate need of more editing. I got so frustrated with the misspellings and such that I had to put it down a few times, and I felt that took away a lot of potential from the book.
This was not my favorite of Albertson's books. Although I did like the story line potential I felt it fell short. I didn't mind most of the times that Beck's dead wife was mentioned but using it as an excuse for things got old quick. By the end of this book I got really tired of Paloma putting herself down and saying she wasn't good enough.
I did like how all the chapters were named after foods mentioned in that chapter. Thought that was cute. Beck was a good guy even if he did let most people put Paloma down.
I'm not sure if the version of the book was the final edited version or if it went through more editing after this one was sent out. The book was in desperate need of more editing. I got so frustrated with the misspellings and such that I had to put it down a few times, and I felt that took away a lot of potential from the book.
March 30, 2018
This is my first Alana Alberston book and it was good. I'm going to break things down to what I liked and what I didn't for simplicity.
Things I liked:
*The setting - It's set in a financial distressed city in CA. I haven't read many stories set like this.
*The food references - This book made me hungry! So many great descriptions of Mexican food. I liked how they were included in the chapter headings and the story.
*The characters - I liked all of them, especially Beck and Paloma.
Things I didn't like:
*The insta-love - Things moved WAY faster than I expected. I especially didn't like how Paloma expected things to be more serious than they should have been.
*Sky's mom - I didn't feel like the timeline made complete sense regarding her death, what she wanted for her baby and how she expressed it, and Sky's age vs. her milestones.
Overall, this was a fun read. I just expected more from it.
Things I liked:
*The setting - It's set in a financial distressed city in CA. I haven't read many stories set like this.
*The food references - This book made me hungry! So many great descriptions of Mexican food. I liked how they were included in the chapter headings and the story.
*The characters - I liked all of them, especially Beck and Paloma.
Things I didn't like:
*The insta-love - Things moved WAY faster than I expected. I especially didn't like how Paloma expected things to be more serious than they should have been.
*Sky's mom - I didn't feel like the timeline made complete sense regarding her death, what she wanted for her baby and how she expressed it, and Sky's age vs. her milestones.
Overall, this was a fun read. I just expected more from it.
April 2, 2018
This isn't my first Alana Albertson novel. I would have rated this one higher except I just couldn't due to the heroine. I loved the plot. Thought it was heart-wrenching and interesting. The story-line flowed smoothly for the most part. I loved Beck's character. He is an amazing Hero. He was thoughtful, caring and just overall amazing. He did things that he didn't have to do such as take Paloma's sisters in due to their living conditions. Paloma was a different story..Her character started off really great and then just completely fell off the cliff. What was up with her? Why would you listen to your mother after what she has put you through? Why demand marriage after only a few weeks together? Beck did everything he could to eliminate her insecurities and she left him anyway. She could have done everything she wanted to do while staying with Beck. I know he loved her though I would have let her go and found someone else.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book....
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book....
April 14, 2018
I received this book through Hidden Gems and have agreed to write a review of it. I would give this book 3-1/2 stars. While I have always enjoyed reading about different cultures, I detest it when someone thinks that just because others are white and better off than the heroin of a story, said heroin needs to bash them at every turn. That offended me in this book. I got the story, but after a while, the "poor pitiful me" routine wore into the story line and permeated it with something other than love.
The story itself was great! I thought that Paloma and Beck were a good couple and the plot that traversed around them was effective. I loved that the author pointed out the abject poverty in the border towns. Over all I enjoyed the book but think I would have enjoyed it more with a bit stronger heroin who had her act together and a little less preachiness over what the "bad white people" were thinking about her. Really? It really didn't fit.
The story itself was great! I thought that Paloma and Beck were a good couple and the plot that traversed around them was effective. I loved that the author pointed out the abject poverty in the border towns. Over all I enjoyed the book but think I would have enjoyed it more with a bit stronger heroin who had her act together and a little less preachiness over what the "bad white people" were thinking about her. Really? It really didn't fit.
April 14, 2018
I voluntarily read the arc copy of this book. This is my first book by Alana , but will definitely be reading wore! Blue Sky is an emotionally charged romance between two people doing everything possible to fight falling in love. Paloma has been taking care of her sisters and keeping everyone fed. She thinks of herself last and wants better for all of them. She just needs a job so she can save up for a new life. Beck is a Blue Angel who lost his wife nine months ago. He has a new baby with no mother and needs a nanny. Following his wife’s request he hires a local in the city they train in. Paloma is everything he needs for his daughter Sky. Soon their relationship is what they both need but they face controversy over their differences. You may need tissues for this one but it’s a wonderful story about two people embracing love and life together. It’s beautifully written and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
April 16, 2018
I received this book for Free to Give My True & Honest Review.
I really enjoyed Blue Sky, not just because widower & single dad to baby Sky, Beck's a Blue Angels Stunt pilot the US's version of the Red Arrows. But Paloma's kind, loving & generous persona. It doesn't matter how poor she & her younger Sisters Mónica & Ana Maria. She always puts others first.
And it's the way she comes across & the way Beck's body reacts, which is the first time that's happened, since his wife died. But he wasn't going there as neither will Paloma.
Well best laid plans hey especially when you've already planned ahead about moving out of the poor forsaken town, mother & uncle behind with her sisters. And Beck will be going back to his main base after the 10 week deployment.
So we see a family of 2 increase to 3, then to 5 within less than a couple of weeks.
It's a beautiful connection & eye opener for both parties on how the other one lives.
Beautiful & recommend it...
I really enjoyed Blue Sky, not just because widower & single dad to baby Sky, Beck's a Blue Angels Stunt pilot the US's version of the Red Arrows. But Paloma's kind, loving & generous persona. It doesn't matter how poor she & her younger Sisters Mónica & Ana Maria. She always puts others first.
And it's the way she comes across & the way Beck's body reacts, which is the first time that's happened, since his wife died. But he wasn't going there as neither will Paloma.
Well best laid plans hey especially when you've already planned ahead about moving out of the poor forsaken town, mother & uncle behind with her sisters. And Beck will be going back to his main base after the 10 week deployment.
So we see a family of 2 increase to 3, then to 5 within less than a couple of weeks.
It's a beautiful connection & eye opener for both parties on how the other one lives.
Beautiful & recommend it...
June 16, 2020
Such wasted potential
It had such potential but failed to meet expectations. Enter the cliche nanny boss scenario then make it even more predictable by adding distasteful ppl including family members who don’t want them to be together. But that’s not the worst part you had the perfect platform and topic why ruin it by taking it from 0 to 60 seconds so quickly. Give them fight, angst and some self respect on both parts. He’s grieving his wife but can’t stop thinking of his nanny naked. She doesn’t want to be anything like her mom but once again she is acting like what the story expected her to be. Where’s the love and not the lust ? It was just constant contradictions and repetition. Shame really because I could have really liked the heroine but she fell short with the exception of her role as a cook and dreaming to be restaurant owner. Why make her so desperate and weak? And why did the hero have everything? For the love of God give her sass and stronger will.
It had such potential but failed to meet expectations. Enter the cliche nanny boss scenario then make it even more predictable by adding distasteful ppl including family members who don’t want them to be together. But that’s not the worst part you had the perfect platform and topic why ruin it by taking it from 0 to 60 seconds so quickly. Give them fight, angst and some self respect on both parts. He’s grieving his wife but can’t stop thinking of his nanny naked. She doesn’t want to be anything like her mom but once again she is acting like what the story expected her to be. Where’s the love and not the lust ? It was just constant contradictions and repetition. Shame really because I could have really liked the heroine but she fell short with the exception of her role as a cook and dreaming to be restaurant owner. Why make her so desperate and weak? And why did the hero have everything? For the love of God give her sass and stronger will.
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