All of You, Always: A FREE Sweet Romance

This was such a sweet story. Even though some part of the plot was expected (boy and girl meets, they fall in love, misunderstanding which leads to break up), I was surprised with the depths and character growth these characters went through in these pages. I loved the setting and small community of Walker Beach. Everyone knows everyone and the Baker family was one who had each other's backs and joined forces when it counted. "No, this was all sweaters and fireplaces and cozy summer evenings, curled up reading a good book." I did like Ben more than Bella, mainly because even though Bella came across as a strong independent women, she allows her mom to dictate her. I loved her friend Jess who was her voice of reasoning and push to do things right. Ben, oh I loved to see how he healed and had to learn to let go of his pride and turn to family for help. Bella had a real struggle with identifying who she is. "You are not the sum of your name, so you have to stop acting like it defines you." Even though this was short, it was filled with forgiveness, healing and a journey of discovering where one's true identity lies. This series will consist of 4 books which will be released monthly, starting Jan 4th. *I was provided with a free copy by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*

This is going to be a great series. An idyllic little coastal town that makes me want to fly to the coast and never leave. Great development of the main characters and a beautifully written story, which is exactly what I expect from Lindsay. I loved reading so in-depth about the internal struggle in both Bella and Ben and seeing them fight for what is right. And to truly find out who they really are as individuals. I am really looking forward to the rest of this series!

I absolutely love Lindsay Harrel’s novels, and though this one is a little different from her previous books (more in the romance genre than her previous books were), I really enjoyed this one as well. This novel is the first in a series, and it takes place in a small town with unique characters (I loved Chrissy and Ashley). The main characters are interesting and likable and the story is a quick read. Honestly, in the craziness of this year, I’ve appreciated books like this that are sweet and uplifting, and well written. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series as they come out! ***I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.