This novel was previously published.Jane Pearson needs a job and daring war reporter Griffin Lowell needs someone to insist he get to work on his memoir. His literary agent hired the bookish blonde and while Griffin would prefer to hide from his painful memories in drunken beach parties and busty bikini girls, prim and proper Jane is becoming more sultry and sexy—to his eyes—by the day. Maybe … day. Maybe she’s the distraction he needs…
But Jane has a way of getting what she wants, and soon he’s sharing secrets and then they are trading sizzling kisses. And then…summer nights, a moonlit beach, the sound of waves crashing on the sand, all come together to heal what’s broken and maybe create something entirely new and almost impossible to believe can come true—a happy-ever-after.
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Christie Ridgway is the author of over 50 novels of contemporary romance. All her books are both sexy and emotional and tell about heroes and heroines who learn to believe in the power of love. A USA Today bestseller, Christie is a six-time RITA finalist and has won best contemporary romance of the year and career achievement awards from Romantic Times Book Reviews.
A native of California, Christie now resides in the southern part of the state with her family. Inspired by the beaches, mountains, and cities that surround her, she writes tales of sunny days and steamy nights.
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All I can say is that this book was very real. The storyline was great and very believable. The author gave very much thought in the characters because you could actually believe the story if you have any empathy for our soldiers. Good read!!
As my 1st book from BookBub I am very satisfied. GREAT READ.
I basically couldn’t put this book down. Was it hard to read with stories of war? Sometimes, but the way the war experience molded this PTSD suffering man, his slow realization of love for the female lead, and she for Griffin, was very emotional and touching. The sex was appropriate, and didn’t overshadow the story. A great read!
great book!
Loved this book! Refreshing and relatable!
The first book I’ve read by this author. It is now my mission to read every book I can get my hands on that she’s written. She’s excellent!!
Very enjoyable, very descriptive settings.
Reissue of Beach House #9.
This is the second book in the Always series. While I thought it would be Skye’s story, instead it revolves around the Lowell siblings. The Lowell sibs also spent summers at Crescent Cove of Southern California. The twins Griffin and Gabe were always thrill seekers and as adults, Gabe is a world traveling photographer and Griffin a war correspondent. Tess, their sister, at eighteen was the famous OM girl, of the green tea gum commercial. Now she is the married mother of 4. Griffin is contracted to write his memoirs, but has not been able to get his head around it, so book doctor, Jane Pearson, is hired to help him. Jane is excellent at her job, but was burned by her last author and has vowed never to care for a man who couldn’t love her back. Meanwhile, Tess has left her husband of fourteen years, who has been acting peculiar since his fortieth birthday. So there are two stories here, one about Griffin and Jane, and the other about Tess and David. The author always develops interesting characters, and conflicts, but always gives them a HEA, even when the characters don’t think that they deserve one. In the first book, it was mentioned that Beach House No 9 (where Griffin is staying) was known for couples falling in love (from the song Love potion #9?) and magic did happen there.
I received an ARC from the author for an honest review. I have never read a book by Christie Ridgway that I did not adore.
I received a free complimentary book and voluntarily reviewed it.
Almost Always is the second book in Christie Ridgway’s “Almost Paradise” series. This series takes place in Crescent Cove, California. This is the story of Griffin Lowell and Jane Pearson.
Griffin was a newspaper reporter who spent time embedded in a military unit. During this time, Griffin had started a journal. Unfortunately, he is unable to work on it because he has returned with the same symptoms that befall many soldiers who return from war zones.
Jane is a “book doctor,” who is sent to help Griffin stick to his deadline. Her job is to tactfully urge the writer to continue his work and to help him “punch up” the emotional side of her story. She comes to Crescent Cove with her own set of problems.
There is a secondary storyline that the author threads throughout the storyline of Griffin and Jane. This is the story of Tess Quincy, Griffin’s sister. Tess leaves her husband, who seems to be losing interest in his family, and, with her four children, moves in with Griffith at Crescent Cove. I found Tess’s story and character as absorbing as Jane and Griffin.
Another interesting character is Rex Monroe, Griffin’s next door neighbor. He is a famous reporter who wrote about World War Two in his younger days. He has been a thorn in Griffin’s side since he was a little boy. In spite of their mutual hatred, Rex seems to be a voice of reason throughout this story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed reading Almost Always by Christie Ridgway, the second book in her Almost series. This story is a re-issue from her Beach House series with updates. Jane Pearson is excited to be working with war reporter Griffin Lowell on his memoir but Griffin would rather hold frat house style beach parties than deal with the PTSD he is suffering from the time he spent in the Middle East. Prim and proper Jane might just be the distraction Griffin needs. As Jane works her wiles on Griffin, he is soon sharing his secrets as they trade kisses and spend time helping each other heal as they complete Griffin’s memoir. A second story within this one follows the troubles of Griffin’s sister and her children, who are staying next door to him.
Ms. Ridgway is a wonderful story teller, making me feel as if I was right there and making me want to spend time in Crescent Cove. Ms. Ridgeway included much of the emotional upheaval her characters were experiencing which also included their sexy time, I truly enjoyed this book and had trouble putting it down. I definitely recommend this book to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Griffin was a reporter imbedded with the military in the war. During that time, he submitted articles detailing the truth of the war. Now that he’s back home, he’s under contract to write a book on his experiences. Only problem is, he can’t. He’s suffering from PTSD but won’t admit it. He’s drawn away from life & his family. Enter Jane, the book doctor. She comes in to help authors organize their thoughts & get on track. Jane has low self esteem & it seems like Griffin is going to roll all over her but Jane has a tough side. When it comes to her career, she’s determined to ride it out. After all, her father told her it’s better to be competent than loved.
Ms. Ridgeway has a way of delving into a subject & involving her readers emotions from the beginning. She gives us a taste of what those in the war are subjected to with PTSD. I say a taste because I don’t think we’ll ever truly know what they go through. Her characters are well developed & three dimensional. Even though Griffin can be an egotistical jerk, his softness & affection for his family comes through. The gruff, grumpy ex-reporter living next door adds a lot of color & depth to the story along with his life experiences. Another excellent book by Christie Ridgeway!
In order to find our strengths, we must face our weaknesses. Never have I come across more powerful words than that statement. Almost Always is a proclamation of those words amplified. Ms. Ridgway speaks to the heart and mind with the courageous journey of Griffin Lowell. His adventurous spirit and inquisitive mind has taken him all over the world. His experiences have broken his heart, opened his mind and haunted his dreams, but his greatest challenge is born from writer’s block. One women is determined to change all that and maybe find a little adventure of her own. Jane and Griffin learn the value of facing fear while following the heart and end up delivering a little balm to the soul.