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The Millionaires Club #2
The Time of Your Life
Beloved author of The Color of Love, Sandra Kitt is back with a heartwarming romance filled with second chances and new beginnings.
Beck Dennison doesn't know who the beautiful woman at his stepfather's funeral is, but he's determined to find out more about her--especially exactly what her relationship with Everett Nicholls was. Beck wasn't expecting the inheritance that made him a millionaire, but when he realizes that Everett was just as generous to this intriguing stranger, his suspicions get the better of him.
Mourning the loss of her mentor, Eden Marsh is shocked to realize she's attracted to the handsome stranger who tries to comfort her. But that's only the beginning of the misunderstandings, and suddenly Eden isn't sure whether this could be the start of something wonderful, or if money and mistrust will tear them apart?
Beloved and acclaimed author of The Color of Love, Sandra Kitt is back with a contemporary romance filled with second chances and new beginnings.
When Everett Nicholls dies, he leaves his millions to the two people he cared about most—the young law student he was mentoring, and his beloved stepson. Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison are instantly suspicious of each other. Suddenly, with all this money at their fingertips, family problems they've each been ignoring can no longer be swept under the rug. Beck and his mother have had a strained relationship since tragedy befell the family when he was a young teen, and Eden knows it's long past time to forge a new relationship with her demanding younger sister. As they begin to confide in each other—and to have fun together—their friendship is an anchor in a stormy new life...
Praise for Winner Takes All:
"Heartwarming, life-affirming, page-turning romance at its best!"—BRENDA NOVAK, New York Times bestselling author
"Sandra Kitt's storytelling takes you on a soul-satisfying journey to what really matters in life. The perfect combination of fun and heart."—SUSAN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, New York Times bestselling author
"You'll fall in love with Sandra Kitt's Millionaire's Club series. Sandra Kitt is a master at weaving a deep love story. A delight to read."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author
"Sandra Kitt writes beautiful stories about fascinating characters I would love to know in real life...romantic, tender, emotional, and compelling."—RAEANNE THAYNE, New York Times bestselling author
Beck Dennison doesn't know who the beautiful woman at his stepfather's funeral is, but he's determined to find out more about her--especially exactly what her relationship with Everett Nicholls was. Beck wasn't expecting the inheritance that made him a millionaire, but when he realizes that Everett was just as generous to this intriguing stranger, his suspicions get the better of him.
Mourning the loss of her mentor, Eden Marsh is shocked to realize she's attracted to the handsome stranger who tries to comfort her. But that's only the beginning of the misunderstandings, and suddenly Eden isn't sure whether this could be the start of something wonderful, or if money and mistrust will tear them apart?
Beloved and acclaimed author of The Color of Love, Sandra Kitt is back with a contemporary romance filled with second chances and new beginnings.
When Everett Nicholls dies, he leaves his millions to the two people he cared about most—the young law student he was mentoring, and his beloved stepson. Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison are instantly suspicious of each other. Suddenly, with all this money at their fingertips, family problems they've each been ignoring can no longer be swept under the rug. Beck and his mother have had a strained relationship since tragedy befell the family when he was a young teen, and Eden knows it's long past time to forge a new relationship with her demanding younger sister. As they begin to confide in each other—and to have fun together—their friendship is an anchor in a stormy new life...
Praise for Winner Takes All:
"Heartwarming, life-affirming, page-turning romance at its best!"—BRENDA NOVAK, New York Times bestselling author
"Sandra Kitt's storytelling takes you on a soul-satisfying journey to what really matters in life. The perfect combination of fun and heart."—SUSAN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, New York Times bestselling author
"You'll fall in love with Sandra Kitt's Millionaire's Club series. Sandra Kitt is a master at weaving a deep love story. A delight to read."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author
"Sandra Kitt writes beautiful stories about fascinating characters I would love to know in real life...romantic, tender, emotional, and compelling."—RAEANNE THAYNE, New York Times bestselling author
320 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2022
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Sandra Kitt
56 books237 followersSandra Kitt is the author of more than twenty novels, including The Color of Love, Significant Others, and Close Encounters, as well as numerous short stories.
Her work has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award and has appeared on theEssence and Blackboard bestseller lists. She is the recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.
A native New Yorker, Kitt previously worked as a graphic designer, creating cards for UNICEF, illustrating books, and exhibiting her own work, which is included in the collection of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles. She formerly served as the managing director of the Richard S. Perkin Collection in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History.
Her work has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award and has appeared on theEssence and Blackboard bestseller lists. She is the recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.
A native New Yorker, Kitt previously worked as a graphic designer, creating cards for UNICEF, illustrating books, and exhibiting her own work, which is included in the collection of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles. She formerly served as the managing director of the Richard S. Perkin Collection in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History.
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January 12, 2023
Unfortunately, it was not the book for me. None of the characters, dialogue or plot lines packed a punch to hold my attention. Way too boring and felt like it dragged the whole time.
Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing a copy for an honest review.
December 17, 2022
Have you ever wondered what a story of a determined, driven law student falling in love with a kind-hearted journalist who met at the wake? Sandra Kitt's novel, 'The time of your life,' is the love story between Eden and Beck. Eden Marsh, a 3rd-year law student determined to help others at the detriment of herself, and Beck Dennison, a pensive journalist who has always felt unwanted. They meet at the wake of the late Everett Nicholls, suspicious of one another after discovering they have been left millions. It is a beautiful love story of two people who are faced with unfortunate circumstances and bet all odds against them.
Normally, a book written in this format leads me to not enjoy it as much, but this story was too good to stop. Beck is a new book boyfriend, he's perfect in every way. I generally enjoyed this book.
Thankyou to Netgalley and SORCEBOOKS Casablanca for sending the e-book and for helping me find a new author
Definitely an amazing read!
Normally, a book written in this format leads me to not enjoy it as much, but this story was too good to stop. Beck is a new book boyfriend, he's perfect in every way. I generally enjoyed this book.
Thankyou to Netgalley and SORCEBOOKS Casablanca for sending the e-book and for helping me find a new author
Definitely an amazing read!
March 28, 2023
I really enjoyed my first Sandra Kitt novel. This is second in The Millionaires Club series but I read easily as a stand alone novel. Eden Marsh meets Beck Dennison at a memorial service for Everett Nicholls. Eden worked for Nicholls after getting her bachelors degree. He was her mentor and encouraged and paid for her to go to law school where she is finishing her third year. Everett is a successful journalist writer and is Nichol’s stepson. They meet again at a brief reading of the will where there is a nice sized ($5 million) bequest left to Eden. Beck is the primary heir to his step father’s wealth and business holdings.
The two are drawn to each other getting to know about each other during walks through Washington DC. He also asks about Nicholls business as she use to work for the company. Both have some side drama happening. Beck needs to reconnect to his mother and has an ex still trying to pull some strings. Eden has a sister only a few years younger. After the loss of their mother Eden has became more a mother figure with the sister acting out immaturely. These things area not nearly as dramatic as the blurb implies. There is a good deal of steaminess between the two as well.
Race is an important part of the story. Beck is bi-racial and it effects how he sees himself in his family. Color and skin tones are often mentioned which may be typical for the author. I didn’t find it slow like some other reviews mention. They are already intimate by the 40 percent mark. But I did feel that both characters act and older than their characters should be. Even though it is mentioned that she is older than a typical law student she should still be younger than thirty.
I enjoyed reading this book from the author and will look forward to the next in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC and I’m leaving a voluntary review. (3.75 Stars)
The two are drawn to each other getting to know about each other during walks through Washington DC. He also asks about Nicholls business as she use to work for the company. Both have some side drama happening. Beck needs to reconnect to his mother and has an ex still trying to pull some strings. Eden has a sister only a few years younger. After the loss of their mother Eden has became more a mother figure with the sister acting out immaturely. These things area not nearly as dramatic as the blurb implies. There is a good deal of steaminess between the two as well.
Race is an important part of the story. Beck is bi-racial and it effects how he sees himself in his family. Color and skin tones are often mentioned which may be typical for the author. I didn’t find it slow like some other reviews mention. They are already intimate by the 40 percent mark. But I did feel that both characters act and older than their characters should be. Even though it is mentioned that she is older than a typical law student she should still be younger than thirty.
I enjoyed reading this book from the author and will look forward to the next in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC and I’m leaving a voluntary review. (3.75 Stars)
October 30, 2022
This is my first Sandra Kitt book and it won't be my last. I enjoyed that it was a completely different view of life from my own. It is almost a fairy tale when Eden Marsh finds her life changing after the memorial service for her mentor.
The setting is Washington D.C. in.the immediate present, and there are a lot of walks where the reader is taken throughout the city. Eden is a 3rd year law student and her life changing choices really are almost too good to be true. Her relationships with her new possible love, her ex as well as her flight attendant sister are quite realistic even as the fairy tale quality experiences happen. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for introducing me to a new author.
The setting is Washington D.C. in.the immediate present, and there are a lot of walks where the reader is taken throughout the city. Eden is a 3rd year law student and her life changing choices really are almost too good to be true. Her relationships with her new possible love, her ex as well as her flight attendant sister are quite realistic even as the fairy tale quality experiences happen. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for introducing me to a new author.
January 25, 2023
The Time of Your Life is a multicultural interest novel by Sandra Kitt.
Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison were both influenced by Everett Nichols, but neither knew the other until after his death. Now they have to navigate the tricky paths of romance.
Sandra Kitt proves why she’s a bestseller. Romance abounds throughout this completely captivating multicultural romance. The plot is perfectly paced with vivid dialogue. The Time of Your Life is a 5 out of 5 star read that I highly recommend to all lovers of romance.
My thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.
Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison were both influenced by Everett Nichols, but neither knew the other until after his death. Now they have to navigate the tricky paths of romance.
Sandra Kitt proves why she’s a bestseller. Romance abounds throughout this completely captivating multicultural romance. The plot is perfectly paced with vivid dialogue. The Time of Your Life is a 5 out of 5 star read that I highly recommend to all lovers of romance.
My thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.
August 9, 2023
3.5 stars!
"The Time of Your Life" by Sandra Kitt is a slow-burning dramatic romance with two excellent lead characters and a story that starts strong but quickly turns stagnant. I loved the instant chemistry between the main characters, Eden and Beck, and I would have followed them anywhere they went. I enjoyed their personalities, their intimate discussions, and their easy-going connection, Eden's fierce fighting for what she knows is right, and Beck's undying tenderness and affection. The characters in this book are well-written and feel authentic and lived-in, right down to the clothes they wear and the places they live. Unfortunately, the story itself is a bit of a slog to get through. This book is not that long, but you certainly feel its length on every single page. While the premise and the things that happen here are meant to be very dramatic in nature, it feels like there are no heavy stakes, no real oomph to anything that happens. Even when Eden comes face to face with Beck's ex-girlfriend, or when Eden confronts her little sister towards the end of the book, there's no real sense of urgency or any flair to the plot. I liked seeing Beck and Eden grow and overcome their issues (both separately and together), but the road to get there was just too long and a bit boring for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sandra Kitt, and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
"The Time of Your Life" by Sandra Kitt is a slow-burning dramatic romance with two excellent lead characters and a story that starts strong but quickly turns stagnant. I loved the instant chemistry between the main characters, Eden and Beck, and I would have followed them anywhere they went. I enjoyed their personalities, their intimate discussions, and their easy-going connection, Eden's fierce fighting for what she knows is right, and Beck's undying tenderness and affection. The characters in this book are well-written and feel authentic and lived-in, right down to the clothes they wear and the places they live. Unfortunately, the story itself is a bit of a slog to get through. This book is not that long, but you certainly feel its length on every single page. While the premise and the things that happen here are meant to be very dramatic in nature, it feels like there are no heavy stakes, no real oomph to anything that happens. Even when Eden comes face to face with Beck's ex-girlfriend, or when Eden confronts her little sister towards the end of the book, there's no real sense of urgency or any flair to the plot. I liked seeing Beck and Eden grow and overcome their issues (both separately and together), but the road to get there was just too long and a bit boring for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sandra Kitt, and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
December 22, 2022
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and Sourcebooks, Casablanca. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Publishing: April 11, 2023
Series: The Millionaires Club #2
Pages: 320
Sandra Kitt…can’t say that I’ve read anything by this author, however, suffice to say this won’t be my last time doing so. “The Time of Your Life” by this new author to this reader was just a wonderful romance that I truly enjoyed. The book cover captured my attention Eden Marsh’s life is drastically changed when her mentor leaves her millions. She has some life-changing choices that includes potential loves, family, and ex. Then there is Beck Dennison, the mentor’s stepson who has been left millions too. Both are suspicious of one another but find themselves drawn together. This story was a slow-burn romance with a bit of humor. Loved the setting of Washington D.C. as I could picture the city through the eyes of the characters. This was a feel-good story and very good read! Look forward to more from this author and recommend the read.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Publishing: April 11, 2023
Series: The Millionaires Club #2
Pages: 320
Sandra Kitt…can’t say that I’ve read anything by this author, however, suffice to say this won’t be my last time doing so. “The Time of Your Life” by this new author to this reader was just a wonderful romance that I truly enjoyed. The book cover captured my attention Eden Marsh’s life is drastically changed when her mentor leaves her millions. She has some life-changing choices that includes potential loves, family, and ex. Then there is Beck Dennison, the mentor’s stepson who has been left millions too. Both are suspicious of one another but find themselves drawn together. This story was a slow-burn romance with a bit of humor. Loved the setting of Washington D.C. as I could picture the city through the eyes of the characters. This was a feel-good story and very good read! Look forward to more from this author and recommend the read.
April 11, 2023
This was a bit of a drag for me. Nothing really held my attention. There really wasn’t a plot. It all just seemed a bit too unrealistic for me.
April 27, 2023
Book #2 in a loosely connected series…I really enjoyed both books,first one a little more than this one.
June 16, 2023
This was one of those books that I had to really push through to finish because it was such a slow-burn. I mean slug in a turtle race slow so I didn’t enjoy it but I didn’t hate it either. I was really waiting for the characters to come to life and to read this amazing dialogue something to really pull me in. But the novel had no real excitement I mean we get zero drama not to say that would’ve made it any better. It was like watching a movie in black and white (dull) the premise seemed promising but the story dragged for so long I couldn’t wait for it to end.
The novel follows Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison after Everett Nicholls died, leaving his millions to the two they are instantly suspicious of each other. Now with such a large inheritance in the picture both must deal with some lingering family issues. As they begin to confide in each other and have fun together their friendship is an anchor in a stormy new life for the two.
Again this was a cute romance but I didn’t really feel connected with any of the characters they all lacked depth. Of them all I couldn’t stand Holly the most. I get the author was trying to build a connection or relationship with both main MC’s by including their family troubles etc but I could’ve done without the side characters.
Luckily, I didn’t have any real expectations for the book so I can’t say that I’m disappointed but this isn’t something I’d be interested in reading again. When the book first started I felt like after Everett’s funeral things would pick up but at no point at all did the pacing progress. So, do I recommend? I say read at your own will you might enjoy it. Special thanks to the author & @sourcebookscasa for my gifted copy!!!
The novel follows Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison after Everett Nicholls died, leaving his millions to the two they are instantly suspicious of each other. Now with such a large inheritance in the picture both must deal with some lingering family issues. As they begin to confide in each other and have fun together their friendship is an anchor in a stormy new life for the two.
Again this was a cute romance but I didn’t really feel connected with any of the characters they all lacked depth. Of them all I couldn’t stand Holly the most. I get the author was trying to build a connection or relationship with both main MC’s by including their family troubles etc but I could’ve done without the side characters.
Luckily, I didn’t have any real expectations for the book so I can’t say that I’m disappointed but this isn’t something I’d be interested in reading again. When the book first started I felt like after Everett’s funeral things would pick up but at no point at all did the pacing progress. So, do I recommend? I say read at your own will you might enjoy it. Special thanks to the author & @sourcebookscasa for my gifted copy!!!
January 4, 2024
Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison meets at a memorial for a mutual acquaintance and then they meet again at a will reading where they have inherited a good amount of money. Their different family problems brings them together along with an intense attraction neither saw coming.
I enjoyed this read. Sandra Kitt is one of the best when it comes to romance!
I enjoyed this read. Sandra Kitt is one of the best when it comes to romance!
April 24, 2023
I received an ARC and I’m leaving an honest review.
When I requested (and was accepted for) an ARC of this book it didn’t say on Netgalley that it was part of a series, nor did it say it on Goodreads (yet). But thankfully it’s one of those series that you can read as standalone.
I think the premise I read in the synopsis sounded really interesting but the execution was lacking and messy. The dialogues were a little weird and there wasn't much happening during the story, which made it sound boring.
During the first half I didn’t like Beck at all and wanted him to stay away from Eden, because even when he was trying to be polite he still came off as a jerk. He gets a little better in the second half but I’m still not completely sure about him. Eden started out as a good main character and then just kind of ruined my expectations of her in the last 25% with the sister drama (oh yeah... let's not talk about how immature Holly is).
Some moments where Eden was supposed to come off as girl-boss were just… bland, and some topics and arguments felt unnecessarily blown out of proportions. They're constantly having discussions and conversations (especially about important topics like grief or their arguments) but they never come to a conclusion. It felt like most of the conversations were left unfinished and simply derailed to something else after a while.
Actual rating: 2.75 stars.
When I requested (and was accepted for) an ARC of this book it didn’t say on Netgalley that it was part of a series, nor did it say it on Goodreads (yet). But thankfully it’s one of those series that you can read as standalone.
I think the premise I read in the synopsis sounded really interesting but the execution was lacking and messy. The dialogues were a little weird and there wasn't much happening during the story, which made it sound boring.
During the first half I didn’t like Beck at all and wanted him to stay away from Eden, because even when he was trying to be polite he still came off as a jerk. He gets a little better in the second half but I’m still not completely sure about him. Eden started out as a good main character and then just kind of ruined my expectations of her in the last 25% with the sister drama (oh yeah... let's not talk about how immature Holly is).
Some moments where Eden was supposed to come off as girl-boss were just… bland, and some topics and arguments felt unnecessarily blown out of proportions. They're constantly having discussions and conversations (especially about important topics like grief or their arguments) but they never come to a conclusion. It felt like most of the conversations were left unfinished and simply derailed to something else after a while.
Actual rating: 2.75 stars.
April 5, 2023
3.5 stars. I wanted to like this and I did at times but a lot of the time it just felt like it dragged. Every single chapter, with the exception of the very last, was LONG. Like 20+ minutes (according to kindle). I don’t mind a longer chapter every now and then but sometimes I just want a chapter I can get through quickly.
Now that I’ve finished the book, the blurb also doesn’t seem totally accurate. I got the impression that the two main characters would be wary of each other a lot longer than they were. They got together pretty early on. The communication between them was pretty good, though they did have a couple misunderstandings that eventually got resolved. I do wish we had learned what Beck intended to do about his inheriting the company.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Now that I’ve finished the book, the blurb also doesn’t seem totally accurate. I got the impression that the two main characters would be wary of each other a lot longer than they were. They got together pretty early on. The communication between them was pretty good, though they did have a couple misunderstandings that eventually got resolved. I do wish we had learned what Beck intended to do about his inheriting the company.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
May 28, 2023
I'm sorry to say it, but this book just wasn't for me. It was honestly boring. Very little actually happened, and there wasn't much that held my interest.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
June 24, 2023
Not the book for me. The plot had more holes than Swiss cheese. I know nothing about the author but a lot of the wording felt very old fashioned for a current romance. Didn’t feel realistic
May 18, 2023
My typical book tastes tend to be heavier subject matters. This was a pleasant change. I liked the character development and ultimately, the happy ending. There were some twists and turns getting there; but, love conquers all and they made it! It took me a while to get drawn into the story; but, I would attribute that to my preferred reading genres vs the book itself. Would definitely recommend to a reader that likes a lighter read with a bit of trauma/heartbreak thrown in.
April 23, 2023
3.5 stars
Eden and Beck first meet at a remembrance service for Everett Nichols. To Eden he was a mentor, and her generous benefactor who encouraged her to go to law school because he saw her endless potential. To Beck, he was a stepfather who treated him as his own blood. Neither knows this about the other until they attend a meeting with Everett’s lawyers during which the terms of his will are revealed.
The story is slow burn, and while I normally don’t mind those, it felt almost too slow. My mind kept wanting to go at a faster pace than the plot. There’s no major conflict between Eden and Beck. The tone of the writing messed with me because the characters come off sounding much older than they actually are. Their language felt more formal than conversational, and if it weren’t for references to smartphones or covid, I’d have been convinced this took place decades ago.
I did like specific things about the characters. Eden’s confidence and discipline. She stands tall and proud. Beck’s a sweetheart, bold, smart and ambitious like Eden. And both of them loyal to a fault.
I was fine with this novel; I just wanted more ‘oomph’ from the plot. I think this is a perfect read for someone who wants minimal drama or angst, some steam, and an even-keeled story overall.
Thank you to @netgalley & @sourcebookscasa for my ARC. This is my honest review.
Eden and Beck first meet at a remembrance service for Everett Nichols. To Eden he was a mentor, and her generous benefactor who encouraged her to go to law school because he saw her endless potential. To Beck, he was a stepfather who treated him as his own blood. Neither knows this about the other until they attend a meeting with Everett’s lawyers during which the terms of his will are revealed.
The story is slow burn, and while I normally don’t mind those, it felt almost too slow. My mind kept wanting to go at a faster pace than the plot. There’s no major conflict between Eden and Beck. The tone of the writing messed with me because the characters come off sounding much older than they actually are. Their language felt more formal than conversational, and if it weren’t for references to smartphones or covid, I’d have been convinced this took place decades ago.
I did like specific things about the characters. Eden’s confidence and discipline. She stands tall and proud. Beck’s a sweetheart, bold, smart and ambitious like Eden. And both of them loyal to a fault.
I was fine with this novel; I just wanted more ‘oomph’ from the plot. I think this is a perfect read for someone who wants minimal drama or angst, some steam, and an even-keeled story overall.
Thank you to @netgalley & @sourcebookscasa for my ARC. This is my honest review.
April 9, 2023
4.5 Stars. Third year law student, Eden, meets Beck, a journalist, at the funeral of her beloved mentor, Everett, who unbeknownst to her was briefly Beck’s stepfather. The two have a connection but don’t think much of it until they learn that they each have inherited a considerable amount from Everett. The two begin dating as they navigate what to do with their inheritances. Both have complicated family dynamics marked with tragedy that they are still working through that keeps things from being too easy for the pair.
Sandra Kitt is one of those names that I have known for a long time, but I seemingly have not read her books before. This book is technically the second in a series, but reading the first book in the series is not needed to enjoy this one (only the MMC from the first book appears in this one). I really enjoyed reading this book. I’ve been in a bit of a 3 star book slump, so I was very happy to have a book that was well written and hooked me instantly. I will be honest there isn’t much that happens in this book, which I think is why it’s getting mixed reviews. I don’t have issues with books that don’t have much going on as long as they are well written and compelling which this book was. I really liked both Eden and Beck. Both acted their age and were able to communicate with each other as adults. There was still a third-act misunderstanding / breakup but it fit the story. I will have to read more of Sandra’s books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Sandra Kitt is one of those names that I have known for a long time, but I seemingly have not read her books before. This book is technically the second in a series, but reading the first book in the series is not needed to enjoy this one (only the MMC from the first book appears in this one). I really enjoyed reading this book. I’ve been in a bit of a 3 star book slump, so I was very happy to have a book that was well written and hooked me instantly. I will be honest there isn’t much that happens in this book, which I think is why it’s getting mixed reviews. I don’t have issues with books that don’t have much going on as long as they are well written and compelling which this book was. I really liked both Eden and Beck. Both acted their age and were able to communicate with each other as adults. There was still a third-act misunderstanding / breakup but it fit the story. I will have to read more of Sandra’s books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 27, 2023
I received an advanced reader's copy from Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The day I picked up this book, I read it about halfway. I thought the writing was excellent, and I couldn't put it down.
I loved the interaction between Eden and Beck. I loved how they met and why they understood each other. I enjoyed the picture Sandra Kitt painted with the walkthrough of Washington, DC.
Unfortunately, soon after I got the book, I got covid, and I could not focus enough to read the rest of the book. So I listened to many other audiobooks while I recuperated. When I tried to start the book again, I lost my connection to the characters. It's been muddled with other stories I had read. I wanted to start over, but I have not done so, and my book is about to expire.
The day I picked up this book, I read it about halfway. I thought the writing was excellent, and I couldn't put it down.
I loved the interaction between Eden and Beck. I loved how they met and why they understood each other. I enjoyed the picture Sandra Kitt painted with the walkthrough of Washington, DC.
Unfortunately, soon after I got the book, I got covid, and I could not focus enough to read the rest of the book. So I listened to many other audiobooks while I recuperated. When I tried to start the book again, I lost my connection to the characters. It's been muddled with other stories I had read. I wanted to start over, but I have not done so, and my book is about to expire.
November 29, 2022
Thank you Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for sending me an e-ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review.
This was a very cute romance based on the slow building of a relationship. It deals with family problems of both the main characters, their first attraction to one another and the consequent development of their feelings in a realistic way.
The only thing that made me difficult to read it was the seriousness. It would have been perfect if it had been a little more lighthearted but it’s not a rom-com, so it’s understandable. 3,75⭐️
This was a very cute romance based on the slow building of a relationship. It deals with family problems of both the main characters, their first attraction to one another and the consequent development of their feelings in a realistic way.
The only thing that made me difficult to read it was the seriousness. It would have been perfect if it had been a little more lighthearted but it’s not a rom-com, so it’s understandable. 3,75⭐️
April 11, 2023
I got a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Beck and Eden were a cute couple. The circumstances of their meeting were sad but the meet cute was still great. They stumbled a bit in the beginning and there was my dreaded third act romance hurdle. Still, this was a great story. Each had their own stuff to deal with and they helped each other with that.
One big issue I had with the book was that it talked about the COVID-19 pandemic. When it was first mentioned it threw me right out of the story. I started to worry because they weren’t masking and taking any other precautions. It was mentioned two more times in the book and honestly I felt like it should have just been omitted. It forced me to push my feelings to the side because the lack of precautions was making me dislike characters I had begun to enjoy.
If it weren’t for that, this would be a 4/4.5 star read. But I have to give it 3/3.5 stars because I really was pulled from what was otherwise a really good story.
Beck and Eden were a cute couple. The circumstances of their meeting were sad but the meet cute was still great. They stumbled a bit in the beginning and there was my dreaded third act romance hurdle. Still, this was a great story. Each had their own stuff to deal with and they helped each other with that.
One big issue I had with the book was that it talked about the COVID-19 pandemic. When it was first mentioned it threw me right out of the story. I started to worry because they weren’t masking and taking any other precautions. It was mentioned two more times in the book and honestly I felt like it should have just been omitted. It forced me to push my feelings to the side because the lack of precautions was making me dislike characters I had begun to enjoy.
If it weren’t for that, this would be a 4/4.5 star read. But I have to give it 3/3.5 stars because I really was pulled from what was otherwise a really good story.
April 12, 2023
3 1/2 stars
This is a beautifully written novel about two people who are brought together by the death of someone special to them both. Beck and Eden are both well developed characters and I really found myself liking them. They were very human characters with their own individual insecurities and personal battles. The relationship between the two of them came together fairly quickly with just a small amount of drama. It's a lovely book, I just struggled to stay focused. I'm learning that I may have some attention issues when I read and I need some different plots periodically to keep me engaged. Even though this storyline was well thought out and interesting, it just didn't have enough "pop" for me personally. However, I would still recommend it because the author's writing is really impressive. It's well put together and descriptive in all the right ways. For me, the weak point was just needing a more engaging plot and that's a personal issue.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.
This is a beautifully written novel about two people who are brought together by the death of someone special to them both. Beck and Eden are both well developed characters and I really found myself liking them. They were very human characters with their own individual insecurities and personal battles. The relationship between the two of them came together fairly quickly with just a small amount of drama. It's a lovely book, I just struggled to stay focused. I'm learning that I may have some attention issues when I read and I need some different plots periodically to keep me engaged. Even though this storyline was well thought out and interesting, it just didn't have enough "pop" for me personally. However, I would still recommend it because the author's writing is really impressive. It's well put together and descriptive in all the right ways. For me, the weak point was just needing a more engaging plot and that's a personal issue.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.
April 2, 2023
The Time of Your Life by Sandra Kitt
Published: April 11, 2023
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Romance
Pages: 334
KKECReads Rating: 3/5
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.
Sandra Kitt is the author of more than twenty novels, including The Color of Love, Significant Others, and Close Encounters, as well as numerous short stories. Her work has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award and has appeared on the Essence and Blackboard bestseller lists. She is the recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. A native New Yorker, Kitt previously worked as a graphic designer, creating cards for UNICEF, illustrating books, and exhibiting her own work, which is included in the collection of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles. She formerly served as the managing director of the Richard S. Perkin Collection in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History.
“Do you need a hug?”
Eden is a hardworking law student on the cusp of graduation. When her mentor dies, she takes on planning his memorial. Beck attends the memorial, not expecting the beautiful woman who captures his attention. Their journey is just beginning.
This is a slow burn. I enjoy a slow burn, the eventual landing of a stellar plot with character development that leaves you speechless. This book did not reach that level for me.
The writing was fine. The story was not exciting; I did not connect with the characters. I was worried that this being the second book in a series might make it a tricky read, but I am glad I didn’t take the time to read the first book.
If it were as slow and anticlimactic as this was, I wouldn’t have read this book. I love Sourcebooks Casablanca, so I was shocked to struggle so much with this book. If you enjoy slow-building romance, this is the story for you.
Published: April 11, 2023
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Romance
Pages: 334
KKECReads Rating: 3/5
I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily.
Sandra Kitt is the author of more than twenty novels, including The Color of Love, Significant Others, and Close Encounters, as well as numerous short stories. Her work has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award and has appeared on the Essence and Blackboard bestseller lists. She is the recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. A native New Yorker, Kitt previously worked as a graphic designer, creating cards for UNICEF, illustrating books, and exhibiting her own work, which is included in the collection of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles. She formerly served as the managing director of the Richard S. Perkin Collection in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History.
“Do you need a hug?”
Eden is a hardworking law student on the cusp of graduation. When her mentor dies, she takes on planning his memorial. Beck attends the memorial, not expecting the beautiful woman who captures his attention. Their journey is just beginning.
This is a slow burn. I enjoy a slow burn, the eventual landing of a stellar plot with character development that leaves you speechless. This book did not reach that level for me.
The writing was fine. The story was not exciting; I did not connect with the characters. I was worried that this being the second book in a series might make it a tricky read, but I am glad I didn’t take the time to read the first book.
If it were as slow and anticlimactic as this was, I wouldn’t have read this book. I love Sourcebooks Casablanca, so I was shocked to struggle so much with this book. If you enjoy slow-building romance, this is the story for you.
March 30, 2023
This is the 2nd book in “The Millionaires Club”. This is an entertaining read that was emotional at times with the family issues that Beck and Eden faced together. This is Beck and Eden’s journey to an HEA. Beck is a well-known journalist. Eden is a law student, works part time, does volunteer work and has a younger adult sister Holly who is an international airline stewardess and a handful at times. Everett was a millionaire and he was married to Beck’s mom Nora and they had a son Mason who drown at the age of 7-years-old. Since the death of Beck’s younger brother Mason, he and his mother Nora have a strained relationship. The two are slowly making their way back to each other as Nora once blamed Beck for the death of his brother Mason. Everett mentored Eden and he was very fond of her; he convinced her and paid for her to attend law school to become a lawyer. Beck and Eden are both dealing with family issues. Beck initially spotted Eden at his stepfather’s funeral. The two meet again when Eden is having a memorial service for Everett. As Eden is getting things together for the memorial service she mistakes Beck for one of the employees at the memorial services at the hotel. Beck comforts Eden when he sees her crying at the memorial as she is having a hard time dealing with Everett’s death. The two forge a friendship that develops into something more meaningful. Eden and Beck are both at a meeting and Eden learns that Everett was Beck’s stepfather. Eden has inherited five-million dollars from Everett; Beck has inherited Everett’s company and a large sum of money. I love the camaraderie between Beck and Eden. They are both great for each other, have a lot in common, perfectly matched, great companionship, love their chemistry and attraction to each other. The two really needed each and no matter their circumstances they were there for each other thru their ups and downs. This is an awesome read that Sandra Kitt has written and I am looking forward to reading the next book in “The Millionaires Club.”
I received an ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
I received an ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
April 1, 2023
The Time of Your Life
Sandra Kitt
April 11, 2023
When Eden Marsh’s mentor passes she is asked to represent the family by opening the memorial for Everett Nichols. While she was an intern working for his company they had grown close, he was a father figure to Eden. He supported her, pushed her into the law program and paid her way. When he died recently she felt lost, such a close friend and comrade. After the service she couldn’t bring herself to leave immediately as other workers and friends did. No one took down his portrait in the room, it hurt to leave it there unaccompanied. The sorrow built up, she felt the tears and the need to let her sadness flow.
When Beck Dennison began to leave, he turned and saw Eden. He felt she might need something, someone and ventured over. This was the beginning of a friendship that would grow strong.
The Time of Your Life will be published by Sourcebooks on April 11, 2023. I was fortunate to have the publisher allow me to read Sandra Kitt’s recent novel via NetGalley. I chose this novel as it is a monthly selection to read for the Brenda Novak readers club. Not being one to select a romance, I began reading what I was soon to find is an excellent work of fiction. I was intrigued by the plot and drawn into the story immediately in the first pages. Kitt’s writing is impressive. Her storyline gives us family and details the character's work so the reader can appreciate the complexities of their daily life.
I highly recommend Sandra Kitt’s The Time of Your LIfe. Readers will find themselves drawn into Beck and Eden’s story and thrilled by the opportunity to read such an excellent novel. Enjoy this one.
Sandra Kitt
April 11, 2023
When Eden Marsh’s mentor passes she is asked to represent the family by opening the memorial for Everett Nichols. While she was an intern working for his company they had grown close, he was a father figure to Eden. He supported her, pushed her into the law program and paid her way. When he died recently she felt lost, such a close friend and comrade. After the service she couldn’t bring herself to leave immediately as other workers and friends did. No one took down his portrait in the room, it hurt to leave it there unaccompanied. The sorrow built up, she felt the tears and the need to let her sadness flow.
When Beck Dennison began to leave, he turned and saw Eden. He felt she might need something, someone and ventured over. This was the beginning of a friendship that would grow strong.
The Time of Your Life will be published by Sourcebooks on April 11, 2023. I was fortunate to have the publisher allow me to read Sandra Kitt’s recent novel via NetGalley. I chose this novel as it is a monthly selection to read for the Brenda Novak readers club. Not being one to select a romance, I began reading what I was soon to find is an excellent work of fiction. I was intrigued by the plot and drawn into the story immediately in the first pages. Kitt’s writing is impressive. Her storyline gives us family and details the character's work so the reader can appreciate the complexities of their daily life.
I highly recommend Sandra Kitt’s The Time of Your LIfe. Readers will find themselves drawn into Beck and Eden’s story and thrilled by the opportunity to read such an excellent novel. Enjoy this one.
October 29, 2024
This was interesting and easily read as a standalone. I had an arc of this I never got to so when the audiobook was available at my library I decided to give it a go. I really enjoyed the narrator for this., I don't think I would have liked it as much if I had read it. As a former law student, all of the law stuff had me eyerolling and I was reminded why I avoid books with lawyers and law students. It's nothing special but was a solid romance.
December 25, 2024
This one I remember the premiss quite a lot. I wasn't sure about it but it did sound interesting, two people brought together through the inheritance they received from someone they both cared deeply about. This mashing of grief and romance. BUT, I was a little annoyed several times throughout at the responses to things and although I did end up enjoying it in the end (for the most part) but I didn't love it. And I was annoyed at how some things played out in the end as well soo..
June 23, 2023
This was a sweet romance.
March 29, 2023
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Sandra Kitt is often spoken about by some of the people I follow as a trailblazer for Black romance, and while I have yet to pick up one of her classic titles, I have been interested in trying her work. I did try the previous book in the series, but had some issues with the direction the story was going. However, I remained determined to give her a fair chance, and ended up enjoying The Time of Your Life much more.
The setup is quite interesting, starting with the death of a wealthy man and him leaving his estate to his stepson Beck and his favorite student, Eden. I loved how neither was quite prepared for the other, leading to tensions between them. And while I’m not a huge fan of romance stories where misunderstanding forms a large part of their dynamic, I felt it worked in a believable way here.
Both of them are also a bit more complex than the other initially realizes. Eden didn’t expect to come into this windfall, and is still getting used to her change in fortune, while navigating other problems, like her relationship with her sister and navigating the waters with her ex. Beck has a complex relationship with his background, with him reckoning with his biracial heritage throughout the book and what it means for his place within his family.
I enjoyed this book, and look forward to trying more from Sandra Kitt in the future. If you’re looking for a multicultural romance by a Black author, I recommend giving this one a try.
Sandra Kitt is often spoken about by some of the people I follow as a trailblazer for Black romance, and while I have yet to pick up one of her classic titles, I have been interested in trying her work. I did try the previous book in the series, but had some issues with the direction the story was going. However, I remained determined to give her a fair chance, and ended up enjoying The Time of Your Life much more.
The setup is quite interesting, starting with the death of a wealthy man and him leaving his estate to his stepson Beck and his favorite student, Eden. I loved how neither was quite prepared for the other, leading to tensions between them. And while I’m not a huge fan of romance stories where misunderstanding forms a large part of their dynamic, I felt it worked in a believable way here.
Both of them are also a bit more complex than the other initially realizes. Eden didn’t expect to come into this windfall, and is still getting used to her change in fortune, while navigating other problems, like her relationship with her sister and navigating the waters with her ex. Beck has a complex relationship with his background, with him reckoning with his biracial heritage throughout the book and what it means for his place within his family.
I enjoyed this book, and look forward to trying more from Sandra Kitt in the future. If you’re looking for a multicultural romance by a Black author, I recommend giving this one a try.
March 1, 2024
I was given an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This book was...fine. It was definitely a slow-burn romance, but also the whole book seemed slow. It took me quite a long time to get through it. It starts off interesting, and the two MCs, Beck and Eden, have great chemistry at first, then things back off and the pace slowed down. A major issue for me is that I never felt like there was a good description of Beck. I could picture Eden because of the book's cover, but I couldn't picture them together because I have no idea what he looks like.
The MCs had interesting jobs, interesting families, met in an interesting way, and as the series title indicates, both come into quite a bit of money. Given all of that, I would say it was mostly boring. It's not poorly written, but it is just not the right style for me.
This book was...fine. It was definitely a slow-burn romance, but also the whole book seemed slow. It took me quite a long time to get through it. It starts off interesting, and the two MCs, Beck and Eden, have great chemistry at first, then things back off and the pace slowed down. A major issue for me is that I never felt like there was a good description of Beck. I could picture Eden because of the book's cover, but I couldn't picture them together because I have no idea what he looks like.
The MCs had interesting jobs, interesting families, met in an interesting way, and as the series title indicates, both come into quite a bit of money. Given all of that, I would say it was mostly boring. It's not poorly written, but it is just not the right style for me.
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