He’s uncovered a long-held family secret. She’s shocked to learn the truth–and to find herself caught between love and loyalty …Colin Delaney’s wealthy family has been a Central Coast fixture for generations. When the Delaneys are rocked by the sudden death of Colin’s uncle, a shareholder in the family fortune, Colin learns something that throws all he’d thought he knew about the man into … the man into question.
Julia McCray knows that her brother, Drew, has been hiding something that’s been tearing him apart. The day Colin turns up on Julia’s doorstep, he reveals a secret that will throw both her world and his into turmoil. Her growing feelings for Colin are decidedly inconvenient–and will test her allegiance to her own family.
A Long, Cool Rain is the first book in the Delaneys of Cambria series. It can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone romance, with an HEA an no cliffhangers.
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Continuing her stories of relationships (lovers, families, friends) set along the beautiful California Central Coast, A Long, Cool Rain delves into the lives of the Delaney family, first introduced in the Main Street Merchants series. While this book, the first in a new series, can stand alone, I think that the reader would gain more context and further enjoyment by also reading the Main Street Merchants series, as many of the same characters are mentioned in this book.
What I liked about this new book was the flow of the story, the development of the main characters (they are not stereotypes or one-dimensional), and the realistic, often humorous dialogue. When I found myself becoming annoyed or wanting resolution of the conflicts, I got it – Linda covered all the bases. This is a quick, enjoyable read – perfect for a rainy weekend or a sunny day at the beach.
The book was provided to me free by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Easy to read and predicable in the right places, surprising when needed.
Upgraded to 2.5 stars. A pleasant enough read, but it merely ticked the usual Romance boxes by telling rather than showing. I won’t be reading more titles in this series.
Very goo book
This was such a good location, story and characters but the language was too ugly.
Steamy but heartwarming story of girl meets the perfect boy, talks herself in then out then in again! Live the characters- you can really identify with them and route for them! Thank you Linda Seed for hours of hard to put down entertainment!
This book had me reading through the night! Great characters for two different families. The ending is just right!!
A wonderful must read
A Long Cool Rain did not disappoint. Enjoyed the family’s dynamics, purchased that whole series.
I enjoyed this story a little angst somewhat predictable
Good read
Loved it
Thought it was very good.
The romance fell down. The characters are real. Colin is a gorgeous rich tycoon but he’s got issues–not spoiled rich boy issues, real feelings of inferiority and insecurity. Liam and Drew are jerks in a way some guys are, not bad just different. Sandra is a real person not just a sweet nurturing mother. But the romance is four days long then a season apart. You get glimpses of the actual person in four days but it’s not love. Your mourning idealized possibilities not the actual person. I just wish it hasn’t been so rushed and the four months would have had a build up.
Read the first book then ordered the series
Fantastic reading…
I enjoyed this book and ordered the next one in the series
A little slow in the beginning but the story got better.
First book of Seed’s trilogy and all three are well written. Characters are engaging and family at center is NOT perfect. Refreshing.
I thought it was an interesting story line, different from anything I’d read before.