Waiting On Wednesday "Things We Never Said"

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I'm waiting to be released is Things We Never Said by Samantha Young, the third book in her Hart's Boardwalk series.  I'm a big Samantha Young fan, and I've really enjoyed the previous two books in this series, so can't wait for the long awaited third book.]

Released 7th may.

Local metalsmith and gift shop owner, Dahlia McGuire, likes her quiet life in Hartwell, Delaware. It’s the perfect place to hide from her family and the tragic events that led to their estrangement. However, when her father, the person she loves most in the world, needs her Dahlia has no choice but to return to Boston to face her ghosts. One of those happens to be her ex-boyfriend’s best friend, Michael Sullivan. The man she was never supposed to fall in love with.

Michael Sullivan has never forgotten Dahlia McGuire. Some might say he’s never gotten over her. For years he lived with the anger of her desertion, and now, newly-divorced, he’s finally ready to move on. That proves impossible when Dahlia returns to Boston and reawakens their explosive connection. Despite everything, Michael wants her back, but Dahlia can’t seem to let go of the tangled emotions of the past. When she flees home to Hartwell, Michael follows, determined to do everything in his power to convince her they belong together.

However, when the unthinkable hits the quiet seaside town, Michael finds himself trying to unravel more than the mystery of Dahlia’s broken heart. It’s time for truths left unsaid to finally be spoken or Michael and Dahlia might find themselves torn apart forever… 

Every Little Thing (Hart's Boardwalk #2) by Samantha Young

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Piatkus (7 Mar. 2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034941260X
• ISBN-13: 978-0349412603

The quiet town of Hartwell is the perfect place to get away from it all - and find what you never knew you needed . . .

Bailey Hartwell has many reasons to feel content - her successful business, a close circle of friends and her steady boyfriend . . . even if their romance feels staid after ten years without a serious commitment. The only challenge in her life comes in the form of sexy businessman Vaughn Tremaine. She thinks the ex-New Yorker acts superior and that he considers her a small-town nobody. But when Bailey's blindsided by a betrayal, she's shocked to discover Vaughn is actually a decent guy.

Vaughn admires Bailey's free spirit, independence and loyalty. As his passion for her has grown, his antagonism toward her has only worsened. Every little thing Bailey does seduces him. But when Vaughn's painful emotional past makes him walk away in fear he will hurt her, it opens an old wound in Bailey, and she uncharacteristically retreats.

Once Vaughn begins to realise he's made the biggest mistake of his life, he has no choice but to fight like he's never fought before to convince Bailey that the love they've found together only comes around once in a lifetime . . .

Cover: A fairly simple cover.  I like that it matches the first one,

I love Samantha Young's books, and after reading the first book in the Hart's Boardwalk series, I couldn't wait for the second, Every Little Thing to be released.   We met Bailey and Vaughn and book 1 and even then the sparks between them flew off the page...almost making it catch fire.  I couldn't wait for their story.
And I wasn't disappointed. At all.
Their witty back and forth banter clearly showed their attraction to each other, even though neither wants to admit it.
When they finally come together, it's explosive.
And I was rooting for them all the way.
A must read for romance fans, but I would recommend picking up book 1 first- I think you'll get more out of it that way.
A 5/5 star read, without a doubt and I can't wait for the next book in this series, some interesting seeds have been planted for the next book.

The One Real Thing (Hart's Boardwalk #1) by Samantha Young

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Piatkus (6 Sept. 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0349412588
• ISBN-13: 978-0349412580
• Welcome to Hartwell, a quiet seaside escape where uncovering old secrets could lead one woman to discover the meaning of a love that lasts…
  
  While Doctor Jessica Huntington engages with the inmates at the women’s correctional facility where she works, she’s always careful to avoid emotional attachments in her personal life. Loss and betrayal taught her that lesson long ago. But when she comes across a set of old love letters in the prison’s library and visits the picturesque town of Hartwell to deliver them to their intended recipient, she finds herself unable to resist the town’s charm—and her attraction to the sexy owner of a local bar proves equally hard to deny.
  
  Since his divorce from his unfaithful ex-wife, Cooper Lawson has focused on what really matters: his family and the boardwalk pub they’ve owned for generations. But the first time Jessica steps into his bar, Cooper is beyond tempted to risk his heart on her. Yet as their attraction grows hotter and Jessica remains stubbornly closed off, he begins to realize it will take more than just passion to convince her there’s only one real thing in life worth fighting for…

Cover:  I find this such a pretty cover.  The colours of it are just stunning.

I love Samantha Young's books.  She's one of my favourite contemporary romance authors.  Her On Dublin Street series is fantastic, and the stand alone novel Hero is one of my all time favourites.

So I was really excited for The One Real Thing- the first book in a new series.

And I wasn't disappointed.

Another beautiful story- with characters you can really root for, beautiful setting, and a romance with substance.

On paper Jessica and Cooper don't make sense- a doctor and a bar owner.  But they have an amazing chemistry, and more in common than anyone would think.  I loved them together, and while it wasn't always easy, and they had to overcome a fair few issues to get their HEA, I always rooted for them.

The other characters we meet along the way, the residents of Hart's Boardwalk are so charming and endearing that you just can't but love them!  I'm looking forward to seeing more of them.

Over all, I loved this book from start to finish- and highly recommend Samantha Young fans picking this one up, or anyone that enjoys a good contemporary romance.

4.5/5 stars.