Title: Kara
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Starkis Family #4 (Can be read as standalone)
Kara Starkis is no stranger to stupid mistakes. At twenty-one she walked away from her fiancée days before their wedding and has regretted it every day since. A weekend of fun in the sun with Dustin leaves her with more questions than answers. But she needs to know… can he ever trust her again?
Dustin Matthews tried to forget Kara. He’s even tried hating her. But seeing her again reminds him how much he loved her. He never planned to let her back in his life, but now that he has, he’s not sure if he can move on without her.
But when Kara drops a bombshell that could change everything, can Dustin figure out how to forgive or will he choose to forget her?
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Lisa G’s Review: 4.0 ★★★★
Deacon is the first book I’ve read from Cheryl Douglas – this was also a last minute review that I chose on a whim. I am so glad that I did, what an amazing love story. Sometimes romance books, although they are my favorite genre, can get dull, you know, the same old same old. Well let me tell you, this was quite the opposite. I finished this book in less than 24 hours – I actually woke up in the middle of the night and grabbed my tablet to read more!!
Deacon is of the Greek heritage and that is also his first language. He spent many of his younger years in his homeland. His culture and way of life was easily compared to my Italian family. To say I was in love with Deacon from the beginning is merely the truth. Deacon is president of a modeling agency, he is a total alpha man – needing control everywhere, yep you guessed it – IN THE BEDROOM TOO!
Mia is the daughter of a preacher, and she’s been modeling since she was sixteen. She started in her hometown and then moved to the “big city” to continue her venture. Mia models lingerie and swim wear for Alabaster’s – Deacon’s company.
Deacon is taken by her proofs and begins emailing Mia – the emails start off with compliments and getting to know her – then move onto naughty messages. You know, those messages we all love getting? Yummmmm!!! Mia has a live-in boyfriend at the time the correspondences begin – don’t you worry, Mia kicks him to the curb before giving in to Deacon. She’s a good girl like that! It’s an amazing story about love, but more importantly TRUST. You see, prior to Deacon taking a liking to Mia – he was a player, a womanizer – lots of women, too many to count. Can Mia live with his past and learn to trust him? Oh, you’ll need to read this amazing book to find out!
“a four – or five Carat diamond engagement ring on her finger would buy me some peace of mind” Deacon is so afraid of losing her he will do ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING to make sure Mia is his forever!
Mia’s best friend, Eleni, makes quite a few appearances in this book. She is a BIG part of Mia’s life – I’m hoping her story is next! Please, please, please let her story be next!
I received a complimentary copy of Deacon in exchange for an honest review.
4 Stars!
When one door closes, another one opens. I closed the door to my business for the last time in 2011, which left me with a decision. What now? Find another location and move my nutrition business, go to work for someone else, or take a chance on my dream? I chose the latter and I’ve never looked back!
I’ve always loved reading and writing, but it wasn’t until I jumped in with both feet and decided writing would be my career, instead of just a hobby, that my muse woke up from her deep slumber.
It was like someone flipped a switch inside my head and stories just came pouring out. At the end of the day, I would often look at the keyboard and wonder, ‘Who the heck wrote that? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure it wasn’t me!’
I don’t write books. I tell stories, or rather, I allow my characters to tell their stories through me. I’m not a plotter, never have been, never will be. Why? Because I have no idea how the story will evolve and it’s not my place to manipulate it. My job is to get to know these characters, figure out what makes them tick, then follow their journey wherever it takes me.
When I’m not writing, I’m daydreaming. Thankfully, I have an understanding husband and son who know I’ll re-join the land of the living just as soon as my muse decides it’s quitting time. I don’t work for myself. I work for her. She’s the boss. And I’m okay with that.
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