Tara Lee is an Australian author who writes spicy romance, and men to swoon over. She comes from Hobart, Tasmania where she lives with her husband and two children.
When she's not a stay at home mum wrangling her two small children or fighting the voices in her head to be quiet she's getting up before the sun rises as a qualified baker.
Tara is a Pisces who survives on energy drinks, chocolate frappes and busting moves at Jazzicise for some me time.
“In a sea full of people , my eyes will always search for you. Every single time, firecracker.”
New Beginings was overall a enjoyable and pleasant read. I found myself able to read through the pages with ease. It was nothing like I thought it would be. But that isn't a bad thing. It was a nice surprise. The author does delve into some sensitive subject matter. But I felt she handed it as well as you can those types of situations. There is definitely plenty of angst to keep the emotional roller coaster ride running. My heart ached many times during this book. But underneath all the angst there was still plenty of romance. It was a perfect mix between a little sweet, and a little dirty. Jensen and Elle did not lack in chemistry. You felt it from the moment they met. I liked they was messy, complicated, and loaded with baggage. They for sure knew how to keep you on your toes. I also enjoyed the fiesty easy banter between these characters. They enjoyed riling each other up, as much as they enjoyed being lovey dovey.
"You’re not broken. You're perfect. You’ll always be perfect to me.”
Elle is where I struggled a bit with this book. I found her character a little weak for my taste. I generally like my heroines to be stronger. Don't get me wrong she had her moments of strength but I felt they was far and few in between. I also felt her shyness at times made it hard to connect with her character. I'm all for a innocent character, but I wanted to shake Elle so many times and say just live a little!
"Jensen’s words and actions always devour me. One minute he’s sweet, the next dirty and raw."
Jensen was one of those broken hero's you couldn't help but want to fix. I wanted to hug him so many times this book. Underneath all that armor is a man with a huge heart. But in Jensen fashion he doesn't want you pity, and I found myself falling for his charms pretty quick. He was the perfect gentlemen who knows all the right things to say. I can't coubt the times he had me completely and totally swooning.
"I truly believe he was sent to save me or maybe I’m saving him. Either way together, we will heal."
*4 STARS* For this fast paced insta love romance. It's unique plot twists and story line makes this a read that is dark, sweet, and packs all the feels.
Another great read by this author. I am loving this series. New Beginnings is the third book in the pleasant grove series. If you have not started this series yet you should so go and grab book one (Taking Chances) now. I have been impatiently waiting for Jensen’s story since I first fell in love with Eli & Charli. This is Jensen and Elle's story.
One letter will forever change Jensen's world. Nothing will ever be the same. One simple piece of paper causes his life to spiral out of control. He struggles with anger and drowns himself in the bottle which is never a good thing.
Jensen has experienced loss more than anything. So much so that he does not believe in love. Elle on the other hand still believes in love, but hold her cards close to her heart after everything she has been through. But, when the good Dr. Parker comes to town he awakens the fire in this small town girl.
Elle is dealing with her own issues. Big issues! She is broken inside and struggling in her own right.
The author does delve into some sensitive subject matter. But I felt she handed it as well as you can those types of situations. There is definitely plenty of angst to keep the emotional roller coaster ride running.
As a relatively new author I am seeing huge improvements with each book she has written. There is so much more I could say about this book but if I do I'll spoil it for you.
I received an advance copy of this book. I am voluntarily giving my honest review, and I plan to buy this book when it becomes available.
New beginnings is the 3rd book in the pleasant grove series and damn did tara bring it, her words bring out every emotion in me, I couldn't read fast enough but at the same time never wanted it to end.
It doesn't matter how many times I read this book I cry every single time, everytime I read it i find something that makes me smile, laugh, hurt and want to throat punch an a**hole.
Jenson is amazingly beautiful, hes every womens fantasy, super sweet, amazing generous and hot...soooooo hot!!
Elle is a little spitfire it just takes her a while to realise it, going through something horrible makes you a stronger person, I felt her pain, her fear and her rage.
Theres so much more I could say about this book but if i do I'll spoil it.
If you dont do anything else this year, READ THIS!! you wont be disspointed is phenomenal ❤
This is story is probably one of the best romance I’ve read this 2019! The way Jensen and Elle interact, their plot lines, and their dynamic personalities really had me hooked from the start. Elle is a bit stubborn but comes around to sweet Jensen. Jensen has had a hell of an unwanted wake up call but upon meeting Elle he finds a shining light in his newly darkened life. I highly recommend this book, it’s the third in the series and I honestly can’t wait to reread it!
A book that will keep you awake at night turning the pages with all the twists and turns it entails. It is full of all the things that a great book should contain and I highly recommend not only this book but all of her books. As a relatively new author I am seeing huge improvements with each book written. Job well done Tara. ❤️❤️❤️
I thought i loved Jensen in Taking Chances and Second Chances but nope not at all like i Loved him in New Beginings.
Jensen had been through so much from losing his parents at a young age then to lose his nephew and nearly losing his sister of the course of losing his nephew. Then to find out he was adobted and not really blood related to his sis.
In finding out he was adobted he went a bit off the rails with drinking trying to forget everything that was happening.
Then his boss finally had enough and decided to suspend him from his work. Thats when he finally decided to go find his real parents.
Once he got to where his parents were from he found out he was a Twin and his parents had passed on.
When he met Elle in the bar she worked at, that was it for him he fell inlove with her.
Elle had been through hell before she met Jensen. With her ex husband that use to beat her black and Blue even made her lose a child and make her possibly not beable to have kids again.
When Jensen found out about what Elles ex had done he wanted to beat him black and blue.
Elle was finally getting treated the way she should of been in the first place.
Jensen loved Elle with everything and for them to have found eachother at the time they did was just amazing and for Elle to have fell pregnant with the twins was even more amazing.
Tara has done a fantastic job with this book. By far my fave as she already knows. JENSENS MINE 😍😍😍 #iveclaimedhim #hesminenotyours
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Title: New Beginnings Author: Tara Lee Reviewer: Lorraine Leatham - Rainey Day Book Reviews Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved this book. So many emotions for me on so many levels. Have the tissues at the ready folks.
One letter will forever change Jensen's world. Nothing will ever be the same. One simple piece of paper causes his life to spiral out of control. He struggles with anger and drowns himself in the bottle which is never a good thing. He needs answers but where does he go to get them? He goes in search of the secrets his parents kept hidden for so many years.
He meets a pretty woman during his search for answers who seems to be immune to his charms. So begins his curiosity regarding the woman who disappears each time he is near. His life is flipped upside down even more that it is already before meeting her. Elle is dealing with her own issues. Big issues! She is broken inside and struggling in her own right.
This could be the start of New Beginnings for this duo.
New Beginnings is such a perfect title for Jensen and Elle's story! I mean obviously, right? But really. I adored Elle and my heart broke for her. It was obvious how low she was and to see her come out of that as the pages turned was amazing. Jensen, hate to say it but sounded so much like a typical player. I loved his charm, his confidence his dirty talk and most especially his tender heart when it came to Elle. He won me over easily and who doesn't love a player turned committed man. There is just enough drama to keep us guessing. Jensen and Elle's story is so sweet, so endearing and sexy. I loved it!
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I enjoyed it! I felt the situations faced by Elle and Jensen were believable, and very well written. I was outraged by Elle’s town. So much heartbreak, but I loved her sassiness with Jensen. I loved Jensen’s cheekiness with her. I loved her Grams, and his family.
I will definitely be reading more of her books! ❤️
This was an amazing book vary captivating. The sexual tension between the main characters and the love and admiration is amazing. I fell in love with Jensen the moment I met him in the first book in this series.
A book that will keep you awake at night turning the pages with all the twists and turns it entails. It is full of all of the things a great book comprises and I highly recommend reading not only this book but the other books in this series. As a relatively new author I am seeing all of the growth and progress Tara is making with each book she writes. ❤️
I thought i loved Jensen in Taking Chances and Second Chances but nope not at all like i Loved him in New Beginings.
Jensen had been through so much from losing his parents at a young age then to lose his nephew and nearly losing his sister of the course of losing his nephew. Then to find out he was adobted and not really blood related to his sis.
In finding out he was adobted he went a bit off the rails with drinking trying to forget everything that was happening.
Then his boss finally had enough and decided to suspend him from his work. Thats when he finally decided to go find his real parents.
Once he got to where his parents were from he found out he was a Twin and his parents had passed on.
When he met Elle in the bar she worked at, that was it for him he fell inlove with her.
Elle had been through hell before she met Jensen. With her ex husband that use to beat her black and Blue even made her lose a child and make her possibly not beable to have kids again.
When Jensen found out about what Elles ex had done he wanted to beat him black and blue.
Elle was finally getting treated the way she should of been in the first place.
Jensen loved Elle with everything and for them to have found eachother at the time they did was just amazing and for Elle to have fell pregnant with the twins was even more amazing.
Tara has done a fantastic job with this book. By far my fave as she already knows. JENSENS MINE 😍😍😍 #iveclaimedhim #hesminenotyours
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Title: New Beginnings Author: Tara Lee Reviewer: Lorraine Leatham - Rainey Day Book Reviews Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved this book. So many emotions for me on so many levels. Have the tissues at the ready folks.
One letter will forever change Jensen's world. Nothing will ever be the same. One simple piece of paper causes his life to spiral out of control. He struggles with anger and drowns himself in the bottle which is never a good thing. He needs answers but where does he go to get them? He goes in search of the secrets his parents kept hidden for so many years.
He meets a pretty woman during his search for answers who seems to be immune to his charms. So begins his curiosity regarding the woman who disappears each time he is near. His life is flipped upside down even more that it is already before meeting her. Elle is dealing with her own issues. Big issues! She is broken inside and struggling in her own right.
This could be the start of New Beginnings for this duo.
Jensen has experied loss more than anything. So much so that he does not believe in love. Elle on the other hand still believes in love, but hold her cards close to her heart after everything she has been through. But, when the good Dr. Parker comes to town he awakens the fire in this small town girl.
Jensen the smooth talking Doctor and Elle come together in this world wind romance that will have you questioning love at first sight. Can it be real?
Will they cut their losses before things get too deep? Or will two broken people come together as one and heal each other?...
I have been impatiently waiting for Jensen’s story since I first fell in love with Eli & Charli and boy was it worth the wait.
Tara Lee does not hold back with this sorry. Your heart will break with the pain these 2 have encountered in their life but they were brought together for a reason. To heal each other through it all.
Be prepared because Jensen will swoon the pants right off of you - no seriously he will!
I love that we get to not only meet new faces but see more of our favorites from books 1 and 2.
“Because I’m yours and you’re mine, baby. It’s fate.”
Wow, I thought I was in love with Eli in the first 2 installments of the pleasant grove series but my god, Jensen is just to die for!!!! My heart broke for both Jensen and Elle and how badly they both suffered, but then loved how they found each other when they were both in desperate need and they both grew from their experiences and pain... Jensen going from stone to warm and loving and Elle going from scared and weak to a strong and powerful queen...
Tara Lee should be extremely proud of herself and this entire series so far.... I cant wait to see her next story xxxx
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This is the first Tara Lee book I've read and loved it. Jensen and Elle's Story was filled with so many emotions my heart ached for them. New Beginnings was the perfect amount of sweet and romantic with that added sexiness. I adored the chemistry between these two - and I loved their feisty banter. While Jensen started out as a hot - headed doctor who didn't believe in love and Elle was more of a submissive - quiet woman their love grew them to become better people - Jensen became a loving partner and Elle turned into a stronger, more confident woman.
4.5 stars!! I loved this story. I enjoyed watching the characters mature throughout the book. Jenson started off as a hotheaded player and grew up tremendously. He became a patient loving partner. Elle started as a weak submissive female and turned into a strong person. I liked how they met and how they grew into their relationship. Very enjoyable read and can’t wait for the next in the series... maybe Tyler’s?
This story has lots of love, angst and of course sexy time. Wonderful story from Tara Lee, a new to me author, I will be diving into her other books right away. Such a sweet story of two people, Jenson and Elle trying to find themselves through love, loss and surviving their past. I loved the Journey Tara Lee brought me on as these characters fought their own demons for the love of someone else.
Wow! What a story! This book is definitely a rollercoaster ride. Elle who hasn’t had a good life meets Jensen, an out of town stranger who’s never been in love before. They each teach each other things they have never known before now along with creating their own ups and downs. This story will make you smile, giggle, swoon and cry.
I loved this story, a fast and hard love story that continues the romance with a slow burn. Does this mean the book is a slow read? Absolutely not! I was hooked from the start and couldn’t put it down. Tara is a talented author and her books are amazing. I love being so enveloped by a story that you feel Iike you could actually go visit this place one day 💙
This is the third book in the Pleasant Grove series. I wasn’t sure any could beat her last book but this has excelled itself. Jensen and Elle’s book has all the feels. I can’t wait to see what Tara comes up with next
Elle and Jensen’s story comes together by fate. He goes for one thing but leaves with a whole lot more. She dealt with a lot and needs a start over and once he sweeps her off her feet, he is her new beginning.
This is book 3 and Jensen’s story so far is my favourite! I was hooked as soon as I began reading. Yet another fantastic book from Tara. I cant wait for more
Tara's work is really evolving and you won't want to miss the Pleasant Grove Series. I felt this book could be read as a stand alone if you haven't had the pleasure to read the first two.
“Tara did an amazing job, she wrote a heartbreaking and emotional story. I’ve read her previos books and I know the great author she’s is but I think she hit the jackpot with this one.
I cried, laughed and fell in love with this story. What can I say about the characters besides that they’re perfect? Elle and Jensen definitely ripped my mind and soul in the best way. Elle’s past was sad and hurtful, after everything she suffered she regained as a strong woman. I suffered with her and I do really wanted to squish her and yell her to stand up for herself but honestly being on her situation is something complicated, hurtful and delicate. Like I said she was an extremely strong girl. Broken on the inside but ready to fight on the outside. Great female character!
Jensen, OMG what a fascinating, extraordinary and captivating man. Loving him was so easy, he made me fall helplessly in love with him. As Elle, his past was also sad and hurtful. He left seeking answers and ended up finding what he never expected. He was hot and sexy but extremely sweet and cute with Elle. A total Prince Charming! A knight in shining armor always ready to protect his lady!
The connection between them was something marvelous and unique. The sparkles between them were settled since the first moment they met. It was love at first sight. Love can be scary and can also make you doubt about everything and they were not the exception but true love is stronger!
A cute, sweet, sexy and lovely story that will make you remember how butterflies feels like. New Beginnings will forever be in my heart. Tara deserves an ovation for writing this magnificent story. I highly recommend you this story, its definitely a must read.”
"New beginnings" is the third book in The Pleasant Grove series by Tara Lee.
Elle & Jensen's story was the perfect combination of emotional, sweet and steamy. Those two had some serious chemistry going and true connection. I loved the growth/development of their characters as the story progressed, the overcoming of the bad things that happened in the past and becoming better & stronger despite what they've went through.
If you're looking for your next read/a new author to discover, don't hesitate to give Tara Lee's works a chance, because they truly are something you need in your life.