Blog Tour Stop : Cape Cod Kisses by Bella Andre & Melissa Foster
Summary (from Goodreads) Title : Cape Cod Kisses (Love on Rockwell Island #1)
Author : Bella Andre & Melissa Foster
Publication Date : May 6th 2015
Publisher : Self-Published
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Love on Rockwell Island is a new contemporary romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Bella Andre and Melissa Foster!
Fall in love on Rockwell Island...Sink your toes into the sandy beaches at the heart of Cape Cod Bay, where family comes first, good friends are around every corner, and true love is waiting beneath the stars.
When Quinn Rockwell left Rockwell Island a decade ago to build a shipping empire, he never thought he’d return to live on Cape Cod Bay—that is, until his grandfather summons Quinn and his four siblings to take over the prestigious Rockwell Resort. Quinn is already working fifteen-hour days, and the last thing he has time for is his grandfather’s demands. But on his first night back, when Quinn finds a gorgeous and carefree woman skinny-dipping in his favorite cove, he’s tempted to ignore his work for a while…and focus on her instead.
As a free spirit who follows her heart and her dreams, Shelley Walters is not the kind of girl to wait around for Mr. Right, so she heads to Rockwell Island for the honeymoon of her dreams—a solo honeymoon. Ready for a week of sun and fun, she never expected to meet a man like Quinn Rockwell.
Wealthy and intensely driven, Quinn is everything Shelley swore she didn’t want. Refreshingly spontaneous and a true romantic, Shelley is everything Quinn never knew he needed. Drawn together despite their differences, during a week of sizzling-hot passion and deep conversations, they fall head over heels for each other. But when their perfect week on the island is over, will their love survive in the real world?
Personal Thoughts
My friend Kim from Caffeinated Book Reviewer is always raving about how wonderful Bella Andre's writing is. I thought it was the right time to plunge into this author's writing, along with Melissa Foster, with this series starter. Cape Cod Kisses was a sweet and romantic book with a lovely setting that had me aching to be somewhere on an island.
Shelley was a character I really liked in Cape Cod Kisses. She was sweet and I loved how spontaneous she was. I also loved how she was the kind of woman who went after what her guts told her, not really worrying about the things that could possibly go wrong. Reading about a character who just oozed optimism was a breath of fresh air for me and it made me happy because her positivity spread to me as well. In reality, I shouldn't have connected with Shelley's character so easily because she was the complete opposite of me, but her down-to-earth nature and her more adventurous side, brought smiles to my face. Quinn, her love interest, was also very loveable. He was hardworking and a bit of a workaholic, but Quinn was a sweetheart and falling for him was pretty easy for me. Quinn and Shelley might not at first seem like they had very similar personalities, theirs was a romance that worked really well. It had a lot to do with just how respectful they were of each other and how much they cared for each other. They communicated and if there were things that they weren't happy about, they would discuss it and not hide from their significant other. Also, can I completely appreciated the lack of drama between Quinn and Shelley. Unnecessary drama is something that I have come to expect out of romance novels, but I was so glad that these authors didn't fall into that trap and basically showed us what a true healthy relationship is like. All in all, the romance in Cape Cod Kisses left me in a light and happy mood.
Cape Cod Kisses' setting was also magical. I felt myself being transported onto the island, and let me just say, I was envious of Shelley and Quinn. Bella Andre and Melissa Foster did a phenomenal job at bringing the resort to life. I could almost feel like I was in a sundress somewhere with soft sand and bright blue oceans with the sun shining on my face. Quinn's family, the Rockwells, were another highlight of the book for me. Big families are a favorite of mine and the Rockwells were one big and loving one. I loved how close they were to each other. The bond between the siblings was especially lovely to read about. I could tell while reading just how much love they had for each other and how supportive they were of each other. I'm excited that we will get to see their love stories too.
Cape Cod Kisses was a lovely romance book, heavy on family values and respect. It's the perfect sort of book to relax with on a warm sunny day at the beach. I'm truly looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
Rating
Cover : 5/5
Plot : 4/5
Characters : 4/5
Writing : 4/5
Author Biography
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Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City.
If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country and a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks.
Author Links
Website: http://bellaandre.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellaandrefans
Twitter: http://twitter.com/bellaandre
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37249.Bella_Andre
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Melissa Foster is an award-winning, International bestselling author. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the Women’s Nest, a social and support community for women, the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa is also a community builder for the Alliance for Independent Authors. She has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.
Author Links
Website: http://www.melissafoster.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Melissa_Foster
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3023973.Melissa_Foster
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Thank you to Tasty Book Tours for letting me be part of this blog tour and Bella Andre & Melissa Foster for the e-ARC of Cape Cod Kisses.
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