“This is Bella Andre at her finest! I love Elderflower Island, the bookshop, and Mari and Owen!” ~ 5 stars from BobbieAll Mari Everett’s life, she’s had two secret dreams: To own a bookstore, and to reunite with her long lost father. But when he passes away unexpectedly and she inherits his home and business, the only way she can learn about his life–especially why he abandoned her when she was … her when she was three and never came back–is by leaving California to take over his bookstore in London.
Owen Sullivan lives and works on Elderflower Island, a close knit community in London where it’s impossible to keep a secret. It turns out, however, that Charlie Forsythe kept his daughter a secret from everyone for nearly thirty years. When Mari comes to London, Owen immediately falls for her. He’s never met a woman so intelligent, determined and honest. Not to mention so beautiful that she takes his breath away.
Soon, everyone on the island–including Owen’s four siblings, parents and grandmother–is pitching in to help give the bookstore a fresh start. But as insatiable passion develops into love, will Mari and Owen be able to grab hold of their fresh start? Or will their pasts continue to cast a dark shadow over their chance at a brilliant future together in London?
“I loved Elderflower Island and couldn’t put this book down! Mari and Owen’s story is exactly what you hope for in a Sullivan romance.” ~ Sarah, 5 stars
“I loved how Bella Andre wrote about London! She brought everything to life so I could visit there without leaving home. Such a heartwarming story!” ~ Becky, 5 stars
“I adore the Sullivans! They love hard, laugh uproariously and live in the moment.” Isha, 5 stars
LONDON SULLIVANS
As Long As I Have You
More London Sullivans are coming soon!
SAN FRANCISCO SULLIVANS
The Look of Love
From This Moment On
Can’t Help Falling In Love
I Only Have Eyes For You
If You Were Mine
Let Me Be The One
Come A Little Bit Closer
Always On My Mind
Kissing Under The Mistletoe
SEATTLE SULLIVANS
One Perfect Night
The Way You Look Tonight
It Must Be Your Love
Just To Be With You
I Love How You Love Me
All I Ever Need Is You
NEW YORK SULLIVANS
Every Beat Of My Heart
Now That I’ve Found You
Since I Fell For You
Sweeter Than Ever
The Best Is Yet To Come
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You
You Do Something To Me
Every Time We Fall In Love
THE MAINE SULLIVANS
Falling In Love All Over Again
Your Love Is Mine
There Goes My Heart
More Maine Sullivans are coming soon!
THE MAVERICK BILLIONAIRES
Breathless In Love
Reckless In Love
Fearless In Love
Irresistible In Love
Wild In Love
More Maverick Billionaires are coming soon!
THE MORRISONS
Kiss Me Like This
Tempt Me Like This
Love Me Like This
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bella Andre’s New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and she has sold more than 8 million books so far! Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. She also writes “sweet” contemporary romances as Lucy Kevin. There are more than 50,000 5 star reviews for Bella Andre’s books on Goodreads!
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Always love reading the Sullivan family books. Wonderful characters!
Belle Andre is my favorite author. You can’t go wrong with anything she writes!
I love all books about the Sullivans. Great unusable location in London. The story was about inheriting a bookshop. That alone had me interested right away. Good story.
I love Bella Andre’s books. Her characters are realistic and relatable, and likable. She’s one of a few author’s that are a “read first” for me. I can’t say enough good things about her books. I love them!
The Sullivan series has been amazing. It is one that I reread often but As Long As I Have You was amazing. It showed us how to never give up on your dreams and how to forgive yourself and move on so you can be free yourself. The love story was amazing. The help each other and learn to lean on each other. The they always had each other’s back. As always Bella Andre hit it out of the park
I’ve read a few other Sullivan family books and they are all good. One reader stated it perfectly, it takes you away from reality for a few hours. The author has a great way of detailing the characters to be wonderful, loving people and always have that love ever after. Before they get there, they always have a hard time doing so. This is the first in a series of the Sullivan’s in London and a beautiful, fictional place Elderflower Island. The way the other describes it makes it a beautiful and interesting place, a place that is the perfect backdrop for Mari and Owen to start their lives. In the story, Mari is the only survivor of a man who was her father but he left when Mari was at the age of three. She was left a bookshop in London and she knew she had to go there not only for her curiosity but also to see if she could learn more about the father she never knew. Not knowing what to expect, when she walked into the shop her heart was broken. It was in a horrible, dusty mess and was going to take a lot to get it back to a real bookshop. Just as she realized what she was in for, Owen Sullivan walks in and pretty much saves the day and steals her heart. Then she meets all of the Sullivans and residents of Elderflower and she knew this was the place for her.
I love the Sullivan stories and look forward to more of them in London. They are the type of people you would like your family to be. Truly is a great way to leave reality for a little while.
ARC for honest review with no compensation 4.5 stars
As Long As I Have You is book 1 in the new series London Sullivans by Bella Andre.
Mari Everett and Owen Sullivan meet when she comes to London after receiving word her estranged father, who she has not seen for almost 30 years has passed away and left her his home and business…a bookstore…one of her secret dreams.
Slow building story of two people with dark shadows in their past, whether Mari will stay in London or return to the US, passion, healing hearts and finding a HEA…
Owen and Mari’s story was a great introduction to the London Sullivans. Mari is looking for answers of her father’s abandonment, and gets her questions answered while finding love in Elderflower Island. Throughout the pages as I was reading, it felt as if I was standing by and watching a beautiful love story play out. I especially loved the way the Owen showed Mari who her father was without excusing him for his abandonment. Trying not to give too much away, the descriptions of Elderflower Island and the caring people is a heartwarming read for all ages. A sweet romance with a HEA, I was gifted “As Long As I Have You” and leave my honest opinion based on my reading. 4.5 Stars!
Welcome to London!!! And to a new branch of the Sullivan family tree. Bella has created a dynasty, from California to Seattle to New York to Maine and now across the ocean, on the beautiful Elderflower Island.
We meet Mari Everett, who has long wanted to know her biological father. Once she hears of his passing, she knows the only connection surviving is his bookstore on the magical island of Elderflower.
Once there, she becomes immediately surrounded by Sullivan’s, especially Owen, who knows she is special from the moment he meets her. Bella has always given us a vision of love at first sight. It isn’t always a magical beginning but we always have a magical HEA. This is no exception. And we have a whole new branch of the fabulous Sullivan family to learn about in the future.
As Long As I Have You is Bella Andre’s newest Sullivan novel and this one takes us to England for the British branch of the family. As always, it makes the reader wish they had a Sullivan of their own. It opens with Mari receiving a phone call telling her that her long estranged father had died and since there was no will, she as his only heir is now the proud owner of a bookshop in London, Elderflower Island Books; the apartment above the ship; and a small amount of cash. Needless to say, she’s off for London, where almost immediately she meets Owen Sullivan.
Fans of Andre are enchanted with this book and the possibilities it opens up for new books in the series. It is a lovely and very hot romance as well as having a plot revolving around old hurts needing to be resolved and new friends needing to be embraced. It is a wonderful story and a very satisfying start to a new branch of the Sullivan series. Mari is a fabulous addition to the family, as it Owen’s grandmother (not a Sullivan), Matilda, who started a second career at fifty writing mysteries which revolved around Mari’s bookshop. It’s a terrific read for Sullivan fans, for bookshop novels, and for romance lovers. I recommend it.
I love the Sullivan series and loved reading about the ones from England. Sparks fly between Mari and Owen. The author did a great job of making feel like I was there with her characters. Mari and Owen are such a sweet couple. He was such a comfort and encouragement to her. Looking forward too book 2.
A heartwarming, sexy, fun and engaging journey filled with intriguing charters, exciting witty banter, dramatic family dynamics and undeniable passion….. was a edge of your seat read from beginning to end. Loved reading about these new Sullivans and they interesting way Mari gets to discover who her Dad truly was. Excellent reading!
Beautiful Story! I loved it! This is the first book in the London Sullivans Series. Mari and Owen’s story is beautifully written, and romantic. They share an undeniable chemistry, and a love at first sight. I love the family spirit in this story. The supporting characters are wonderful. Eva Kaminsky and Julian Elfer did an amazing job with the narration. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listen to the next book in the Series.
Love, love, love Bella Andre’s books!!! Hoping to make my way through the whole series. Believable characters and story line. Love the location. Well worth your time–before you know it, you’re finished and scrambling for the next one!!
Read: 5/5/2020
As Long As I Have You was the first book in the London Sullivans series by Belle Andre but it was one of many from the full Sullivan series. Each series were stand alone series and did not have to be read in order.
Mari Everett had not seen her father, Charlie Forsythe, since she was three. He left and never looked back. For her entire life she lived in California but secretly dreamed about him and his bookstore on Elderflower Island in London. Upon his death, she had her chance to go and she did; although she had no idea what she would find.
Owen Sullivan lived on Elderflower Island. He was the oldest of five children and was the business manager for his grandmother, a famous mystery author. Elderflower Island was a tight nit community, but surprisingly they were all unaware Charlie had a daughter.
Andre had several plots running simultaneously but all were surrounding Mari and her journey for discovering the past, present and future through the eyes of her late father, her mother and Mari’s dreams. The storyline and characters were written well with depth, dimension and complexity. Andre also creatively and brilliantly introduced the Sullivan family, who will now continue the series.
All in all, it was enjoyable without much drama, but included insight and reflection. A great start to the series and the perfect setting for a calm and peaceful story. Malcom appears to be up next and I can’t wait!
What a wonderful addition to the Sullivan series! This one touched me from the very start. I felt all the love, yearning, sadness, strength, and hope that Mari felt throughout her journey. And who wouldn’t swoon over a hero like Owen? His kindness, generosity, and love helped Mari rediscover herself and fulfill her hopes and dreams.
The story is simple, heartbreaking at times, but in the end, a very satisfying happy ever after for our couple. A real page turner and arguably, one of the best in the series. Thanks Bella for another great story and I look forward to reading more of the London Sullivans!
I love the whole Sullivan series!
I have loved the Sullivans for what seems like forever. From the moment I discovered this family of overachievers to the present, Bella Andre was at the top of my favorites list. She engages your senses while laying claim to your emotions. All while making you smile and maybe even shed a few tears. I continue to be captivated by the legacy that is the Sullivan Clan. From San Francisco to Maine, New York and now London these characters continue to put a little love in my heart. As Long as I Have You is a reminder of why, Bella Andre is in a class that’s all her own.
I love Mari’s story. As heartbreaking as her situation concerning her father is, the forgiveness and love that she finds in his bookshop is priceless and heals some old wounds. Of course, having Owen Sullivan by her side isn’t too shabby either. The London Sullivans are on par with their cousins in the US and they don’t disappoint in their charm and loyalty!
This is a very sweet and delicate story well beyond just the romance between Mari and Owen. It’s a love story about family, being brave to take risks and living your dream. A must read for all book lovers!
I have read several of Bella Andre’s books and with each one you can’t help falling in love with her characters. She make you feel like you are there with each one with them and get to experience everything that her characters feel. The new London series will be a great as all the others have been. Bella has always been one of my favorite authors, you can never go wrong with her books.