From the bestselling author of Lulu’s CaféJosie Slater has allowed the circumstances anchoring her in Sunset Cove to become a life sentence. Since her mother’s death years before, she’s spent most of her waking hours helping her dad run the Driftwood Diner. As her best friends, Opal and Sophia, make their dreams come true, Josie watches her own art school aspirations drift on by. But when a … by. But when a French-speaking Southern gentleman from her past moves back from Europe, Josie is launched into a tizzy of what-ifs and I-sure-do-hope-sos.
August Bradford left Sunset Cove six years ago to sow some life oats and conquer his ambitious career goals. Finally ready to lay down some roots, the successful artist is back in town and determined to win Josie’s heart. When he enlists Josie’s help in the preparations for a children’s art camp, Josie finds herself unleashing her artistic side in a way she hasn’t since before her mother’s death. August hopes to convince Josie to paint a life with him, but the problem is convincing her to let go of her apprehensions and give him—and her dreams—a fair chance.
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This a Wonderful, beautifully written story! It made me feel like I was right there on Sunset Cove.
I enjoyed getting to know about Josie and August, their past, their relationship and growing up in the same coastal town. I enjoyed the sweet romance that developed between them and their dreams of ‘painting’ a life together.
I enjoyed the many characters in the story like Josie’s friend Opal, Miss Dalma, Theo and Jasper who kept Josie’s life interesting and busy. August’s family and friends were important to him and another reason for his promise to never leave Sunset Cove again.
After reading Beach Haven (CC #1) and this book, I am positive that Sea Glass Castle (CC #3) will just a good (if not better)!
Driftwood Dreams is a beautiful little contemporary romance. “Beautiful” because of the cover and print quality and the excellent storytelling within. “Little” because of its physical mass-market size but that’s where the smallness ends. The heart of this book is big with humor and sass to spare plus not-so-light-and-fluffy real-life topics.
Driftwood Dreams by T.I. Lowe quote graphic Faithfully BookishJosie reminds me of a dainty bird who remains trapped by a bruised heart long after her broken wing has healed. I commiserated with her as she blundered her way through memories and future fears. Her artistic gift mesmerized my mind’s eye and her compassion challenged my heart to speak louder to my hands and feet. August is a brush-wielding Casanova with a heart of gold. I enjoyed peeling back the layers of his personality and I’ll leave the depths of that discovery for other readers to reveal for themselves.
I said it before and I’ll say it again, T.I. Lowe gently probes the heart with authenticity, hope, and humor. The quintessential coastal town of Sunset Cove is an irresistible setting for this heartwarming and masterfully delivered series. I highly recommend Driftwood Dreams by T.I. Lowe and I am eagerly anticipating the final Carolina Coast novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. Additionally, as a co-owner of JustRead Publicity Tours, I received compensation from the publisher and/or author to coordinate a promotional tour for this title. The opinions expressed are my own.
Driftwood Dreams is the second story in Lowe’s Carolina Coast’s trilogy. This book features swoon worthy August Bradford and the shy and beautiful Josie. Josie and August seem to have an affection for one another since high school, but August has a hard time wooing her. Which by the way, his wooing would have wooed me a long time ago. The setting makes me want to go to the beach and the characters to be my besties. I really enjoyed the book and I look anxiously for the third installment,
4.5 stars