A whirlwind is coming to Angel Sands… as her sister tells her, Lydia always leaves devastation in her wake.
This time, the devastation goes by the name of Jackson Lewis.
As soon as he sets eyes on her, Jackson knows Lydia’s trouble with a capital T. The problem is, the attraction between them is off the scale.
It’s a good thing Jackson swore off relationships years ago. He’s certain he has it all under control. Until this confirmed workaholic finds himself the foster father of a stray dog, and playing hooky from work thanks to Lydia’s influence.
And at night, she’s curled up next to him in his bed.
Now the clock is ticking. They have twelve days together and then she’ll be gone. All they have to do is NOT fall in love with each other.
Chasing The Sun is the seventh book in the Angel Sands series, set in a small beach town on the California coast. If you like a heartwarming read that’s low on angst and big on feels, this stand-alone romance is for you.
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4 stars
I purchased a copy of the steamy romantic novel Chasing the Sun: A Small Town Romance (Angel Sands California Book 7) by Carrie Elks and this review was given freely.
A close community of good friends, an opposite’s attract/ best friend’s fiancée’s sister romance, and a fair amount of family drama are contained in this poignant story featuring the over worked cyber security guru and owner of Lewis Security Systems Jackson Lewis, his strained relationship with his financially needy mother, his best friend Griff and Griff’s fiancée Autumn’s planning a naming day party for their four month old daughter Skylar, and Autumn’s whirlwind free spirited sister Lydia Paxton, who changes the lives of everyone in Angels falls in under two weeks.
18+ for mild to medium steamy intimate scenes.
Chasing the sun’ is the 7th book in the Angel Sands’ series. Lydia is Autumn’s younger sister and Jackson is the last single guy in there group of friends. Lydia is a travel consultant which means she never stays long in one place to long. Jackson is a business owner, specialized in cyber security. He’s a workaholic, so very hardworking, intelligent but also a good friend. There is a strong connection between these two and this book was a great addition to this series.
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Chasing The Sun is pure perfection! With the craziest time we are living, I needed a book that would warm my heart and make me smile. And this story not only did that, but it made me be in awe even more with Carrie Elks writing.
Jackson and Lydia are perfect for each other, even when it’s obvious to everyone but them. Both are workaholics and successful, but missing something (or in this case someone) to be truly happy and complete. So when Lydia visits Angel Sands for her niece’s name gathering, the last she was expecting was to find a home in Jackson.
One furry Eddie will bring them together and lit a spark about life being so much more than work. Chasing The Sun is truly magical. Carrie Elks is the queen of small-town romance and make-you-feel-good stories. Seriously, this book gave me all the feels when I needed it the most. I can’t recommend it enough!
Carrie Elks never fails to deliver well-written, emotion-rich steamy romance, and Chasing the Sun, the 7th book in the beautiful Angel Sands series, is no exception. Jackson and Lydia, both of whom have appeared in previous novels in the series (but you do not need to have read them – but WHY wouldn’t you?!), are engaging, well-crafted and authentic characters who pull you in and make their story one you can’t put down until you reach the last page. Angel Sands, if it was a real place, would be a destination sure – fortunately, Carrie Elks allows us frequent vicarious visits through her wonderful characters!
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Carrie has done it again with a wonderful contemporary romance that’s enjoyable and entertaining. You can’t help but fall in love with the main characters and if you’ve read any of the previous books in the series, you already love the supporting characters. It’s well written, captivating and keeps you wanting more of the story when it ends. Grab your copy today, you won’t be disappointed.
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I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. This is a sweet romance between Lydia and Jackson. It is filled with humor, attraction, and a little drama. These two think that their time can be great together because it is limited. No worries for changing their lives, just enjoy their time together. Neither ever expected to find love just by becoming godparents. I thought the story was well written and the characters were perfect for each other
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You don’t have to read the previous books before reading this one though, each book can be read as a standalone. I think I’m going to go back and read the others. It was a good story, with lovable characters and a goof plot. If you’re looking for a nice easy beach read, this is a great one. A beautiful, heartfelt contemporary romance story that will not disappoint.
Jackson is a workaholic – Lydia loves her travel industry job, and comes to Angel Sands to take a vacation from traveling. Jackson does a favor for a friend, and meets Lydia. They’re perfect for each other, but they don’t see it. Everyone else dies. though. This book is so enjoyable. Eddie the dog is a real scene-stealer. This is a fun series, set around a great small town and a terrific group of friends.
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A really good story of fighting for what you want. Jackson and Lydia have many hurdles to overcome and work through. Can they do it without hurting the other one? Loved it!!
Favorite Quotes:
He has that little lost boy, bad boy combination women can’t resist. Women want to save him and ravage him at the same time.
Jackson wasn’t one for talking, especially not deeply. In the days she’d spent with him, she’d learned more from his silences than his sentences.
She was his kind of crazy.
Home wasn’t a town or a city or any physical location. It was the thing that filled your soul. The place in your heart filled with the people you love.
My Review:
Although I haven’t been lucky enough to read them all, this has been such a fun series with lovable characters, low angst, relatable issues, and engaging storytelling that continues on into each standalone installment. The couples are earnest, likable, and endearing people whom I would enjoy knowing. The writing is easy to follow and enjoyable to read. Sigh, I can only hope Ms. Elks continues this series into perpetuity and decides to write a tale for every resident in this small beach town.
The seventh book in the Angel Sands series a well written story that held my interest until the end. I enjoyed reading Jackson Lewis and Lydia Paxton’s story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really have to thank Carrie Elks for writing yet another beautiful love story that set my heart afloat, made me fall in love with a new couple in Angel Sands and made me feel all the feels.
I really love and adore the small town of Angel Sands and I just feel so connected to the friend group and their families:)! They all help each other when they need advise on anything in life and love and they are not afraid to tell the truth if one of their friends act stupid or not normal.
Everybody knows everybody and of course there is a lot of gossip but there is no judgement from anyone just good advise.
Jackson Lewis is such a swoon worthy geeky hero who focuses solely on his security-system firm which he build up himself and now is in high demand, so he is working all the time and forgets himself and what makes him happy.
But then one day he promises his best friend Griffin to pick up Griffin’s sister-in-law Lydia from the airport and lets just say his life will never be the same again;)!
Lydia is a whirlwind that sweeps into town and spreads joy all over and she gets Jackson to relax and realize that there are other things in life than work. She talks him into dog sitting Eddie, who they find at the side of the road, until his family is found. And she gets him to open his eyes to love again, but Lydia is a free spirit that lives to travel and she is leaving in two weeks.
Is two weeks enough for these two wonderful people to open their eyes and realize that they belong together?
I loved Jackson and Lydia so much and even though they are so different, they actually find out that what they want in life is not that different at all. And the way Jackson takes care of and falls for Eddie the dog is so cute and swoon worthy. I just loved the interactions between these two.
I can definitely recommend this book and series.
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Welcome back to Angel Sands…I wish to move there..
I loved the latest addition.
Jackson and Lydia are wonderful together, their past engrave deep in their soul. It’s hard to overcome that and start believe in life and love.
Definitely recommended this wonderful book with lots of love and laughs and few tears.
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This story is a light-hearted, easy, fun, and sexy read.
The characters and plot are woven to create an easy, relaxing a great escape from life for a little while.
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As always with Carrie’s books, once I started I didnt want to put this story down. 7th Angel Sands story and they just get better and better, a new couple, a new story but all the friends we have come to know and love. I loved that there was no messing around with these two.. they knew what they wanted and weren’t afraid to get it.. it might have took Jackson just a tiny bit more persuading but who can blame him when warned off by Griff ! Lol .
Though when it came to feelings they were a little bit slower at admitting to each other just what they were each thinking.
Would it be possible to make a relationship work when on the surface it seems like these two are polar opposites to each other?
Carrie Elks really is the queen of small town romance with just the right amount of heat.. oh and throw in a lovable dog or two for good measure !! Perfect !!
Fighting Their Feelings –
You know an author has achieved best selling status, when they are able to create a fabulous storyline with amazing characters and you wish you could watch the story unfold in a movie. I really enjoyed reading this book, as it had everything that I expected to see in a true romance and I am sure you will enjoy reading it too.
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This was a lighthearted, easy, fun, and sexy read. Lydia and Jackson have instant and explosive chemistry but they both weren’t really looking for a relationship. It’s not angsty although they do have obstacles to overcome. This is a great beach or poolside read to help you escape life for a little while.
This book is so filled with emotions. Make sure you have the tissues handy, because if you’re the least bit sensitive, you too will likely be bawling your eyes out before the end. From friends to friends with benefits to something that nearly broke my heart, Jackson and Lydia kept me glued to the page. Anxious to see, not only what would happen next, but also to know how it would be possible for the author to reconcile their very different outlooks and lifestyles. Every time I visit Angel Sands I don’t want to leave, and I’m already counting down the days until I can come back and do it all again.
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First I love Carrie’ books. There are always like getting home on a summer day. Warm and cossy
The Angel Sand Seier is no differenc and one page takes the other will I drifted through the story.
Lydia and Jackson. Oh, I cried, laugh and som more like I always do when a book is well with and awesome.
Thanks, Carrie, for again have made a love story I can fall in love with
And He Was Going to Forget All About Her
Jackson ‘Workaholic’ Lewis has no problem letting people believe he’s a player. He’d rather people think that than let them know he has a real lover called work. Spending about 80+ hours a week at the desk is his only real affair. Well, that is, it was, until Lydia Paxton comes on the scene.
Now things are about to get a little flighty, and somewhat dramatic, if not dicey. And, a good dose of romance is inevitable. But when all you have is two weeks together, what’s the big deal? No danger in anything serious getting started, right? Hmmmmm, seems like Jackson and Lydia have a problem. Falling for each other was not in the plan. Oh well, you know what they say …. the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.
This is a touching series featuring characters with real life flaws and real life issues and problems. In this book, as the other’s in this series, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to jump inside those pages and straighten out a few people. But that’s what makes this book so good. You are seeing and watching everything happen rather than just reading about it.
So sit back, take a few hours all to yourself and enjoy watching how this couple works things out.
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