T. L. Anderson

Ship Got Real by T.L. Anderson
Love at Sea 5

Love at first sight, soul mates, or instalust? Only time will tell as Avery and Colin meet after being set up by people who love them both.

What I liked:
* Colin: art historian, older brother, on the cruise for his sister, not in the market for love, rather taken with Avery
* Avery: jewelry maker, good friend, guards her heart, fears the pain of loved lost, attracted to Colin
* Theo: Avery’s best friend, works with Evelyn, Colin’s student, supportive, caring, deserves love of his own
* Evelyn: sister to Colin and friend and coworker of Theo’s, matchmaker, searching for her mister right
* The activities on the ship that sounded like so much fun – th scavenger hunt was a hoot!
* The activities off the boat – floating down a river, cooking a meal together, and the steamy beach scene
* The eventual HEA for Colin and Avery

What I didn’t like:
* Nothing really…just wished that Avery was less traumatized by the loss of her mother…

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to IndiePenPR for the ARC – this is my honest review.

4 Stars… (plus d'informations)

Whiskey and Sunset Nights by T.L. Anderson
Single Dad’s Series

Emotions aplenty as I read this book. I was swept in and stayed invested throughout this short heartfelt deeply moving book.

What I liked:
* Gray: such a good person, loving father, grief-stricken widow, wonderful son and brother, great friend, skilled builder ~ a man who endures and lives his life to the fullest no matter what comes his way.
* Ella: five-six year old daughter that misses her mother, is filled with love and life and joy, very active, accepting, a great character.
* Missy: The deceased wife of Gray and the best friend of Lily – a woman I admired and was sorry had died too soon. She was a bright light and enduring positive presence in more than one life.
* Lily: bookstore owner, best friend of Lily, good friend of Gray’s, friend to Grays brother and father, open and caring and giving and helpful ~ She was perfect as a person and character and love interest in this story.
* Asher: Gray’s younger brother, caterer, fun-loving, supportive ~ liked him
* Gray’s father: an anchor and safe place to land for Gray when he needed to change things after Missy died.
* The small town setting
* That there was no great drama but instead a slow warm friendship that grows into so much more.
* The way the aspect of grief was handled
* That it felt “real” and believable
* That there was a happy ending

What I didn’t like:
* That Missy died…and being reminded that too many people are taken by cancer long before they and their loved ones are ready to have them leave.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to the author and IndiePen for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (plus d'informations)