Jennifer Honeybourn

If you had a chance for a second change, a “re-do”, would you take it, knowing there’s a chance it will change everything? That’s exactly what happens to Emelia. She realizes she made the wrong choice in not choosing Allistair. What she doesn’t realize is that she not only changes her life, she changes the lives of everyone around her and has to adjust to this new world. A quick read, done in one sitting that made me appreciate what I have, not wanting to ever take a chance at changing just one thing.… (altro)

I won this book on a giveaway run by the author, Jennifer Honeybourn. Thank you, Jenn!

3.5 stars
This was an enjoyable read and, although a bit predictable, kept me hooked to the pages. I liked the main character Quinn and I identify with her on a lot of things (the dream of going to London is one of them) and reading about her work at Tudor Tymes was a lot of fun.
A well-thought-out book that doesn't forget family relations as well as the importance of forgiveness.


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(Note: I received an ARC of this title in a Goodreads giveaway, but leave my honest opinions below.)

Martina, or Marty for short has two big problems. One involves her never ending string of bad luck from a universe that seems to want to get her back for her habit of stealing odds and ends from the folks who come to the hotel she works at in Maui. And the second is an out-of-towner named Will who just might be the antidote she needs.

In this extended meet cute between the two of them, the author does just enough to color her title with warm breezes and Hawaiian culture to provide the proper tropical flavor to her tale. From their initial meeting at the front desk late at night to their cross island trip that goes anywhere but expected, Marty and Will are both likable characters that the reading audience will want them to succeed. Marty especially is a complicated, though realistic figure torn between her obligations to the hotel and her mom, during an especially trying time for both of them, and her desire to get out and experience the world outside of sandy beaches and torn-through hotel rooms. The story flows effortlessly, like a wave to shore, and it will not be difficult to read this very quickly, as I found myself doing!

This is perfectly suited for the 12-17 crowd. There is nothing objectionable in the story material, and chapters are kept short enough to establish and keep your attention. All in all, a great little summer beach read! (less)… (altro)