Blurb
Outside
Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances
When handsome California surf god Lincoln Savage suddenly rolls into Ocean Beach like a rogue wave, shy beauty Simone Bianchi’s foundation is shaken. No longer under the thumb of her domineering father, she’s made a simple quiet life for herself and her fluffy fourteen pound Havanese pup running a surf shop in her hometown of OB. Long ago she gave up her dreams for a future with Linc.
But now the notorious lead singer of the Dirt Dogs has returned, and Simone is reluctant to admit that she’s still vulnerable to his killer dimpled smile and easy charm. She finds that although she’s stowed away the mementos, it hasn’t been as easy to erase the memories of their epic summer love.
It seems he hasn’t forgotten, either.
Is the recording contract he’s offering merely a pretense?
Or does he have something more in mind?
Does he really believe that they can just pick up where they left off, despite all the bad luck and heartache?
And is she willing to risk everything again for one last chance at love?
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Reviews by Shannon Pacsuta & Nikki Kushma
Nikki’s Review:
Handsome SoCal surfer boy, Linc, rides the perfect wave right into Simone’s heart. As the dutiful daughter of a domineering father, she is drawn to his carefree lifestyle. One look at her can’t stay away. Simone and Linc have a love as powerful as the ocean they are both drawn to. But like the very waves he surfs, the ebb and flow of their romance may ultimately drown their hearts.
When an injury threatens to end Linc’s hopes of surfer stardom, the fates step in and offer him a chance at fame with his talented voice. Fronting the Dirtdogs becomes his way out. But will this change of the tides destroy his chances at a future with his beach bunny Simone? Will Simone be able to survive the Rock and Roll lifestyle or is it more than this good girl can can handle.
Being a fan of the surfer movies of the 50s &60s, then you throw in the rocker storyline and this book was a must read for me. I enjoyed the premise of the book and found myself rooting for Linc and Simone early on. When the story turns fun in the sun to sadness in the surf much more backstory unfolds.
There are so many secrets and surprises teased through the telling of the story that don’t reveal themselves until the end. I would have enjoyed the book more had the story unfolded more throughout. That being said, this story that shows you can go back, love can endure. If you enjoy books about hot dudes hanging ten, rockers and young love this is a good summertime read.
Michelle Mankin is an author after my own heart telling tales reminiscent of the Gidget movies of the past. She tells a good story and leaves no cliffhangers. I rate Outside 3.75 stars and would read more from this author.
Shannon’s Review:
Review of Outside by Michelle Mankin
This is the story of Simone and Lincoln and their journey trying to ride the tumultuous waves of a forbidden relationship. He is a surfer trying to go professional and make a life for himself. She is the daughter of an alcoholic mother and an overbearing father who owns the local restaurant and has a big beef with surfers. When Linc suffers an injury that puts his surfing career on hold, he starts pursuing his hobby of singing with his buddies in a local band. Will this shift in the tides bring Linc and Mona the ride they need to stay together? Or will it all come crashing down on them in waves of heartache?
This is the type of book that I would call an easy beach read with a decent storyline. It felt like the majority of the book takes place in the past which was unusual for me. The characters were interesting though and I would be curious to read more about each of them. I would give Outside 3.5 stars.
*I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
The bestselling author of the Black Cat Records series of novels.
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