Saturday, November 3, 2012

Review and Giveaway: Come Away With Me by Kristen Proby

Come Away With Me
(With Me In Seattle, #1)

Kristen Proby
November 9, 2012
I'm happy to be participating in author Kristen Proby's first blog tour for her debut novel, Come Away With Me. As you know, I love supporting new authors, and after reading the description of the book, of course I was interested in reading and reviewing it! After you read my review, be sure to enter the contest where 3 lucky winners with win an ecopy of the book and be sure to stop by the other blogs on the tour too!

Synopsis:
 Being confronted on the beach by a sexy stranger wasn't part of Natalie Conner's plans for a peaceful morning taking photos. And why on earth would he think she's taking pictures of him, anyway? Who is he? One thing’s for sure, he’s hot, and incredibly romantic, feeding Natalie’s wounded soul.

Luke Williams just wants the world to give him a break, so seeing yet another camera aimed at his face has him ready to pounce on the beauty behind the lens. When he finds out she has no idea who he is, he's intrigued and more than a little tempted by her. Natalie has a body made for sex, a sassy mouth and Luke can’t get enough of her, but he’s not ready to tell her who he really his.

Natalie is a no nonsense girl who doesn’t do well with lies and secrets. What will happen to this new relationship when she discovers what Luke’s hiding?

Review: 
Come Away With Me is the debut novel by author Kristen Proby, and based on this, it most certainly won't be her last.This is one of those romance novels that just feels good to read. The writing flows well, and I instantly related to both of the main characters. They connected with each other well too, and boy were those some steamy connections! I absolutely loved the little details that Ms. Proby puts into the descriptions of both the characters (the idea behind the tattoos made me want to get one!) and the locations (I want a guesthouse to convert into a studio!). There wasn't a whole lot of drama or angst, but the fights they did have (including, of course, how they met) were deliciously tense. I also really enjoyed the secondary participants in the story, especially Nat's roommate Jules, who Ms. Proby sets up nicely to have her own story (which I've heard a rumor is filled with yummy angst!).  A great debut- looking forward to reading more from this author.

Come Away With Me: 4/5 Stars
Cover: 4/5 Stars



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Other Blog Tour Stops: 


11/6 – Kelli Maine
11/7 – Emily Snow
11/9 – Release Day,  Giveaway Winners Announced, & BOFF Read at TotallyBooked Blog

18 comments:

  1. I am dying to read this book! Can't wait until it is released, sounds amazing!

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  2. Thanks for the review & giveaway! Like the review stated, I love romance novels that just feels good to read. This definitely sounds like one of 'em. Love the blurb & can't wait to read Come Away With Me by Kristen Proby! :)

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  3. Totally cant wait for this book the few bits I have read are wicked so far

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  4. I am really looking forward to reading this book! Thanks for the blog giveaway.

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  5. The reviewer's quote of "the fights they did have (including, of course, how they met) were deliciously tense." was a great teaser for me! I would love to read this book!

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  6. I really like the part of the blurb that said:
    "Natalie is a no nonsense girl who doesn’t do well with lies and secrets. What will happen to this new relationship when she discovers what Luke’s hiding?" This makes me really eager to read the story and learn about what Luke is hiding.

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  7. A great debut- looking forward to reading more from this author.

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  8. I really like seeing this....This is one of those romance novels that just feels good to read....Need those kind of books

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  9. Thanks for the awesome post and giveaway! I'm definitely interested b/c of "This is one of those romance novels that just feels good to read. The writing flows well, and I instantly related to both of the main characters." :)

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  10. I hate to quote everyone else, quoting you...lol..but your line about " ...one of those romance novels that just feels good to read" really struck me. It seems like everything I've read lately has a point to make, and often, I feel like I'm not even having fun any longer...I want to read something that is light, and fun...and makes me smile :)

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  11. Cannot wait to read this book. Thank you for the review and giveaway!

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  12. I liked "They connected with each other well too, and boy were those some steamy connections!" This really sounds like a good book.. a definite add to my tbr list!
    Thanks for the review and the giveaway

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  13. "This is one of those romance novels that just feels good to read"

    That's what I like to read.

    Thanks,
    Adila (from Azerbaijan)

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  14. i like qoute : “I cry a lot because I miss people. They die and I can't stop them. They leave me and I love them more.” - Maurice Sendak

    thanks for the giveaway

    icha09 at gmail dot com

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  15. I love romance novels, and lately that is all that I have been reading, and I really have been enjoying it. I loved the part about being "one of those romance novels that just feels good to read" because that is exactly how I feel.

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  17. "The writing flows well, and I instantly related to both of the main characters. They connected with each other well too, and boy were those some steamy connections!"

    This is what caught my eye. I am always looking for a book that is well written AND steamy when it needs to be! Can't wait to read this!

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