First book in the new series Bay of Islands Brides and if this book is anything to go by this is going to be another great series from Serenity Woods. What happens when you wake up with no recognition of the last eights years of your life well that’s exactly what happened to Phoebe and in her mind she is 18 just about to go off to University when in reality she is 28 and is about to get married in a couple of weeks. What follows is a man needing to show his fiancée why she loves him, Rafe needs to prove to Phoebe not only that he loves her but she also loves him…….
This book captivated me, it drew me in from the first chapter and I couldn’t put it down, it’s a beautifully written love story with characters you can’t help falling in love with, there are some twists and turns as well as some seriously hot scenes. Rafe is a man we would all love to have fighting in our corner, he is determined to do what ever is needed to make Phoebe fall in love with him again and did I mention how hot he is. If this series is anything like previous ones I have read by this author each book will be a stand-alone with a connection to the series. Looking forward to the next book in the Bay of Islands Brides.
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heyerfan
3 years ago
He has ten days to make her fall in love with him again. 4.5*
Wow, find out what happens when you open your eyes to discover you’re in a hospital bed and have lost the last eight years of your life, oh and are getting married to a stranger in ten days time! Another wonderful book from Serenity.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
Read 2018
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yodamom
3 years ago
Smoking hot romance between a amnesic and a fireman set in New Zealand. When Phoebe wakes up in the hospital she can’t remember the last 8 years. She can’t remember he super hot super fiance, her father’s passing, her last memory was at college. Rafe her fiance, is dreamy. He cares for her, loves her, and would do anything to keep her happy. It all ends in a HEA. Go grab a copy and enjoy. I love this author she write wonderful characters and believable stories.
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jacky
3 years ago
So well done. This was a sweet, sexy, thoughtful read.
I liked Rafe. He was so thoughtful in putting Phoebe’s needs above his own. He showed her he truly loved her even if she wasn’t quite aware of how much.
I liked Phoebe. Her accident could have played out as dreadful and dramatic, but it was acknowledged as a thing in life that happens, and we should move forward the best we can. I like that she didn’t hide from what happened, even if she wanted to do so.
This was a true romance with each of them proving their love. I have to give Phoebe credit, that even when the truth came out, she handled it like a champ. And, Rafe was right there to support her.
Another engaging tale that leaves you with a smile on your face.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy.
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cynthia12
3 years ago
Beautiful
A wonderful story of finding true and almost losing it to an accident. Rafe & Phoebe have a fight 10 days before their wedding and she goes for scrub and gets hurt. She has lost 8 years memories. Will they make to the alter?
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kenpatj
3 years ago
Good read!
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tbdiaz36fd
3 years ago
I loved this book and have read one other in the series. Interesting and contemporary.
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moe339
3 years ago
Sucked into the story and characters lives! Very romantic.
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saragardner
3 years ago
Bit of a different take on a romance.
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liz
3 years ago
The book/story/writing was okay. I think I would have enjoyed it better had there not been so much profanity where it wasn’t really called for but the overall story and ending was okay.
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lramseyoo
3 years ago
Very badly written. very confusing. Would not recommend.
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kristietindle
3 years ago
Exceptional series
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susanscott
3 years ago
Serenity Woods is one of my go-to authors, and this first book of a series just reinforced my choice! The premise is unusual–Phoebe has been hit by a car while out running, and when she awakes, merely hours later, she discovers that she is missing the last 8 years of her life. Two major events have happened during that time: her father has died and she is engaged. In fact, she is due to be married on Valentines’ Day, in 10 days’ time. Her gorgeous fiance, Rafe, shows up and immediately starts a campaign to remind her of their love and convince her to go ahead with the wedding.
There are more conflicts than just the memory loss, that bring a lot of angst and soulseacrhing on both sides, but through it all Rafe continues to show Phoebe his love, and the new Phoebe learns to believe in that love and return it. Kept me guessing until the end, even though I KNOW (or hope I know) that they will get their HEA and wedding. Read it in one sitting–until 4 am this morning, if that gives you a hint as to how involved I got with Phoebe and Rafe!
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julie
3 years ago
Eeh
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bbionicmom2000
3 years ago
I like all her books
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khorony
3 years ago
This is not an unknown story line: girl loses her memory, boy tries to make her fall in love with him all over again. If the characters had not been crafted so artfully, it would have been boring. However, the characters are realistic and immediately lovable. The twists and turns in the plot make for a fun and compelling read. I found myself cheering for the characters. This book was written so well that you really felt like you were a part of their story and right there with the characters as they tried to figure things out. I found I had a hard time putting this book down. While the story line may be simple, the characters were complex and full of depth. The author did an amazing job and I highly recommend this book.
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jhower1958
3 years ago
Good beach read
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eaglemom
3 years ago
It was fun watching Rafe being so patient in trying to help Phoebe regain her memory. Phoebe had to trust her family that Rafe was good for her.
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popeye
3 years ago
I couldn’t get into this one–after 3 chapters I deleted it from my files
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helen
3 years ago
I think it was silly and I wouldn’t want to read another book by this author
First book in the new series Bay of Islands Brides and if this book is anything to go by this is going to be another great series from Serenity Woods. What happens when you wake up with no recognition of the last eights years of your life well that’s exactly what happened to Phoebe and in her mind she is 18 just about to go off to University when in reality she is 28 and is about to get married in a couple of weeks. What follows is a man needing to show his fiancée why she loves him, Rafe needs to prove to Phoebe not only that he loves her but she also loves him…….
This book captivated me, it drew me in from the first chapter and I couldn’t put it down, it’s a beautifully written love story with characters you can’t help falling in love with, there are some twists and turns as well as some seriously hot scenes. Rafe is a man we would all love to have fighting in our corner, he is determined to do what ever is needed to make Phoebe fall in love with him again and did I mention how hot he is. If this series is anything like previous ones I have read by this author each book will be a stand-alone with a connection to the series. Looking forward to the next book in the Bay of Islands Brides.
He has ten days to make her fall in love with him again. 4.5*
Wow, find out what happens when you open your eyes to discover you’re in a hospital bed and have lost the last eight years of your life, oh and are getting married to a stranger in ten days time! Another wonderful book from Serenity.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
Read 2018
Smoking hot romance between a amnesic and a fireman set in New Zealand. When Phoebe wakes up in the hospital she can’t remember the last 8 years. She can’t remember he super hot super fiance, her father’s passing, her last memory was at college. Rafe her fiance, is dreamy. He cares for her, loves her, and would do anything to keep her happy. It all ends in a HEA. Go grab a copy and enjoy. I love this author she write wonderful characters and believable stories.
So well done. This was a sweet, sexy, thoughtful read.
I liked Rafe. He was so thoughtful in putting Phoebe’s needs above his own. He showed her he truly loved her even if she wasn’t quite aware of how much.
I liked Phoebe. Her accident could have played out as dreadful and dramatic, but it was acknowledged as a thing in life that happens, and we should move forward the best we can. I like that she didn’t hide from what happened, even if she wanted to do so.
This was a true romance with each of them proving their love. I have to give Phoebe credit, that even when the truth came out, she handled it like a champ. And, Rafe was right there to support her.
Another engaging tale that leaves you with a smile on your face.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy.
Beautiful
A wonderful story of finding true and almost losing it to an accident. Rafe & Phoebe have a fight 10 days before their wedding and she goes for scrub and gets hurt. She has lost 8 years memories. Will they make to the alter?
Good read!
I loved this book and have read one other in the series. Interesting and contemporary.
Sucked into the story and characters lives! Very romantic.
Bit of a different take on a romance.
The book/story/writing was okay. I think I would have enjoyed it better had there not been so much profanity where it wasn’t really called for but the overall story and ending was okay.
Very badly written. very confusing. Would not recommend.
Exceptional series
Serenity Woods is one of my go-to authors, and this first book of a series just reinforced my choice! The premise is unusual–Phoebe has been hit by a car while out running, and when she awakes, merely hours later, she discovers that she is missing the last 8 years of her life. Two major events have happened during that time: her father has died and she is engaged. In fact, she is due to be married on Valentines’ Day, in 10 days’ time. Her gorgeous fiance, Rafe, shows up and immediately starts a campaign to remind her of their love and convince her to go ahead with the wedding.
There are more conflicts than just the memory loss, that bring a lot of angst and soulseacrhing on both sides, but through it all Rafe continues to show Phoebe his love, and the new Phoebe learns to believe in that love and return it. Kept me guessing until the end, even though I KNOW (or hope I know) that they will get their HEA and wedding. Read it in one sitting–until 4 am this morning, if that gives you a hint as to how involved I got with Phoebe and Rafe!
Eeh
I like all her books
This is not an unknown story line: girl loses her memory, boy tries to make her fall in love with him all over again. If the characters had not been crafted so artfully, it would have been boring. However, the characters are realistic and immediately lovable. The twists and turns in the plot make for a fun and compelling read. I found myself cheering for the characters. This book was written so well that you really felt like you were a part of their story and right there with the characters as they tried to figure things out. I found I had a hard time putting this book down. While the story line may be simple, the characters were complex and full of depth. The author did an amazing job and I highly recommend this book.
Good beach read
It was fun watching Rafe being so patient in trying to help Phoebe regain her memory. Phoebe had to trust her family that Rafe was good for her.
I couldn’t get into this one–after 3 chapters I deleted it from my files
I think it was silly and I wouldn’t want to read another book by this author