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Bella Luna
by Sharon Struth
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance
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BLURB:
Rose
Richardson is on the run from her dangerous ex-husband, a crime she didn’t
commit—and the embarrassment of being an advice columnist with a disastrous
personal life. Donning a fake identity, she escapes to a lovely lake house
rental in rural Connecticut…only to discover her refuge is already occupied.
Leo Drake is devastatingly handsome–and clearly wants to be alone. Rose stands
her ground, even while she fears being found out for the fugitive she is. Plus,
her sweet dog, Bella, seems to like the brooding widower, so how bad could he
be?
A
prize winning novelist, Leo lost everything after he lost his wife. But his
mysterious housemate just might be the muse he needs to reignite his writing
career. Despite his misgivings, Rose has secrets that only draw him closer,
firing his imagination, even as his heart struggles with the attraction
building between them. Plus, he kind of likes the quirky pooch. And as he tries
to untangle his unusual predicament, Bella’s antics just might be the key to
showing the loner that love is the only inspiration he needs…
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EXCERPT ONE:
A
loud creak sounded from above. Her heartbeat picked up speed. Another creak.
Footsteps? A light upstairs flashed on and cut a beam to the staircase wall.
Bella’s ears perked at the same moment the slow rise of panic crawled through
Rose’s veins.
Move.
Move! Only she stood still, frozen in fear as her mind raced with images from
vagrants to serial killers.
The
dog emitted a guttural growl.
Slow
creaks of the floorboards above magnified in the silent house. Rose stretched
her trembling hand, snatched the leash off the table, and leaned over, just shy
of snapping it on Bella so they could race like hell out the door.
Footsteps
pounded. Fast and hard, they hit the staircase. Before she could grab the dog’s
collar, Bella bolted.
Owooooo-woo-woo-woo-woo!
Bella’s
howl echoed in the silent house. She stopped at the bottom step and stared
fearlessly into the face of danger. Terror, however, had cemented Rose’s feet
in place.
A
dark-haired man reached the bottom, gripping a baseball bat in a
ready-to-launch position over his shoulder. “Don’t move!” He stood at the last
step, too close for her to make a quick dash out the door.
Rose’s
heart pounded against her ribs and her mouth went dry. She raised her hands in
the air. “Please. Don’t hurt me!”
The
intruder blinked back at her through sleepy eyes. Thick tresses of messy hair
jutted from his head. The rugged edges of an unshaven shadow highlighted his
tight angled jaw. Her gaze traveled past his wrinkled, loosely buttoned plaid
shirt, his baggy sweatpants, and stopped at his bare feet.
Bella
bared her teeth, glaring at him bravely as he towered over the short basset
hound. Her nose lifted and she inhaled a sharp breath. Owoooooooooooo!
Owooooooooo!
The
dog’s war cry got the stranger’s attention for a split second, but he quickly
returned his narrowed gaze to Rose. “I don’t know who you are, but you’d better
have a damn good reason for breaking into my house.”
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REVIEW:
I
totally loved this book!
This
heartwarming book kept me fully engaged and entertained! I was not able to put this book down!
This
book is about love, kindness, romance, healing, second chances, and fresh
starts.
This
book has excellent character development!
Rose/Emma, Leo, and adorable little Basset Hound, Bella, were enjoyable,
genuine, and relatable.
Both
main characters, Rose/Emma and Leo have some major baggage and complicated
pasts. Rose/Emma is running away from
her ex, the law, and her job. Leo, a
recent widower, is also running away from the world, trying to restart his writing
career and work on his novel. Both are
looking to be alone and for peace and quiet.
Rose/Emma
escapes to Blue Moon Lake and thinks she’ll have the house she rented to
herself. However, that is anything but
the case! Rose rented the house from Leo’s
brother, not knowing that Leo would be there.
These two instantly clash! They
try to make the best out of the situation, and agree to share the house, but
keep to their own space.
There
is definitely a spark between these two!
it was fun to watch their story unfold and watch them try to fight their
strong attraction.
Rose/Emma
and Leo are both quite stubborn and there is some hilarious witty banter
between the two! Plus, you can’t forget
about super cute little Bella who will absolutely win you over!
Although
this book is in the contemporary romance genre, there is a bit of mystery and
suspense thrown in.
This
book is book three in the Blue Moon Lake Book Series. However, it can be read as a standalone. I had not read the first two books before
reading this book, however, as much as I’ve enjoyed reading this book I definitely
wish I had.
I
would absolutely recommend this book, this book series, and this author as I
was truly impressed with the quality of writing, intriguing storylines, and excellent
character development! I will definitely
be checking out the other books in this series and other works by this author!
Did you find this review helpful?
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AUTHOR BIO:
Bestselling
author Sharon Struth believes you’re never too
old to pursue a dream. The Hourglass, her debut novel, is a finalist in the
National Readers' Choice Awards for Best first Book. Her follow-up release, SHARE
THE MOON, is book one in the Blue Moon Lake Novel Series and is a
Barnes & Noble romance bestseller. The series also includes Twelve
Nights, Harvest Moon, and Bella Luna. Look for the release of THE
SWEET LIFE in September 2017, a story set in Tuscany, Italy.
She
writes from the friendliest place she’s ever lived, Bethel, Connecticut, along
with her husband, two daughters and canine companion. For more information,
including where to find her published essays, please visit www.sharonstruth.com.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Sharon will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC
to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Sharon ~ It is great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting me, Ally! You really made my day with that beautiful review ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks for choosing Bella Luna!!
Thanks so much for the opportunity at winning.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed following the tour for Bella Luna and I'm looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for sharing your review!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity. Enjoyed this tour stop!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book.
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