“A fun, flirty, sweet story filled with romance and character growth and a perfect happily ever after.”—CARLY PHILLIPS, New York Times bestselling author for I’ll Be ThereExclusiveWhen little-known writer Taylor Scott is granted two weeks to interview a famous reclusive author, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. So is the chance to rekindle her friendship with Mike Greene, who happens to be the … to rekindle her friendship with Mike Greene, who happens to be the author’s assistant. But as feelings deepen and time winds down, Taylor will have to choose between the story that could launch her career and an unexpected chance at love.
A Touch of Heaven
As Regan Amerson makes the emotional decision to sell their family home, her mother wins a home makeover from a reality TV show. Regan is furious, and jaded host Sawyer Bennett isn’t thrilled either. That is, until he meets Regan—and finds himself enamored by the fiercely independent beauty. She may want nothing to do with him, but Sawyer isn’t one to give up easily…
What People Are Saying about Samantha Chase:
“Encourages readers to sit down, put their feet up, and enjoy.”—Publishers Weekly for Until There Was Us
“Chase just gets better and better.”—Booklist
“Classic, thoughtful, and as lyrical as the stars.”—Kirkus Reviews for A Sky Full of Star
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Life has one theme: “Expect the unexpected”. Samantha Chase takes that adage and turns it into heartwarming, heartbreaking and inspiring tales of family, love and courage. Whether finding a second chance with first love, facing loss head on or finding a soulmate, there is realism in every hint of fantasy. Exclusive spells the beginning of a second chance for long lost friends. A Touch of Heaven is a reminder that letting go of the past can lead to new memories for the future. No matter the circumstance, despite the odds, our hearts never forget. Characters like Regan, Mike, Sawyer and Taylor speak to what makes us human. The heart.
**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
Exclusive follows Taylor, a young woman who is given a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview a reclusive bestselling author. He has never been photographed or interviewed before, so this could be the piece that launches the rest of her career. The assignment requires her to travel to his home in Maine and Taylor is in for a surprise when she arrives and discovers that the author’s assistant is someone she used to know.
This book definitely has an air of mystery to it, and even though it is easy to predict, it didn’t make me want to get to that part any less. Both characters have their issues, but I couldn’t help but root for them as I made my way through this story. In the end, it left me with a smile on my face.
A Touch of Heaven finds Regan, who owns A Touch of Heaven spa with her mother, grappling with her Mom’s decision to sell their family home. Her father has been gone for a decade and it is just too much for her Mom to deal with any longer. Call it fate or luck, Regan’s Mom is chosen to receive a home makeover on a popular television show. Regan was opposed to selling and she’s even more opposed to any major changes being made. Sawyer, the host of the show, not only finds Regan to be a challenge work-wise, but he also wants to get to know her better personally. Will he be able to win her over in the end with both his design skills and as a man?
Both of these stories were wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed them. There was plenty of heat and heart in both and I’d highly recommend them!
Exclusive
I wasn’t a big fan of this one. I’ve read other works by this author, but this one didn’t compare (for me). Even though it’s not a long book, I still found myself skipping pages. I didn’t like Taylor for the most part. She about has a panic attack at the thought of doing an interview with someone, and it seems like she’s constantly arguing with
herself. When the truth comes out, I understand her anger, but the situation wasn’t all his fault. When Mike changes his mind, I didn’t blame Taylor a bit for leaving. That was a jerk thing to do. I was glad that Taylor stood up for herself with her boss too. The ending was sweet, but it wasn’t enough to redeem this one for me.
A Touch of Heaven
This writing was better, and more in line with what I’ve read from this author before. Regan and her mother disagree on pretty much everything. I understand that she’s attached to the house she grew up in, but it’s been 10 years since her dad passed away. She was making everything hard for her mom. I did feel like her mom was pushing her relationship with Max too much. If a daughter doesn’t want to talk about her mom’s relationship, then let it go. I liked Regan and Sawyer together, they had great chemsitry. When the drama started though, Regan WAY overreacted. The stuff that happened wasn’t Sawyer’s fault, and it was ridiculous that she blamed him for it. The ending was sweet, and was happy to see Regan and Sawyer, and Caroline and Max get their HEAs.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
OK Ladies, do you like romance? Well this book is romance times two. You get two wonderful stories for the price of one by the phenomenal author Samantha Chase. This is a re-release of two of Ms. Chase’s previously released books with some tweaks (sorry, I do not know the tweaks because I had not previously read these books). So here is my review:
Exclusive:
I really love it when two people go from friends to love interest to lovers. Mike and Taylor knew each other in school years back. Mike was the kid in school that many of the parents and other kids frowned upon, because of his penchant for getting into trouble. But Taylor, she never held Mike’s past against him, and he never forgot that. He was half in love with her back then, but Taylor was dating Mike’s best friend and so, in his eyes, she was off limits. Fast forward 10 years, Mike now works for the famous reclusive author Jonathan Wade. Taylor has been invited to come up to Maine for two weeks and interview the famous author. She is finally going to make a name for herself. Best of all, she finds out that the Michael Greene that works for Mr. Wade is the same Mike Greene she knew in school. However, Mike is still a bit of an idiot. No, ladies, I am not going to tell you why, and spoil the book for you. I will say I loved reading about these two falling in love. I could not put my reader down until I was done with this story. These two were meant for each other.
A Touch of Heaven
Back when I had more time to watch TV, my two favorite channels were the Food Network, and HGTV. I loved watch all of the creativity happening on all of the shows. I nearly flipped when I read the blurb for this story. It reminded me about some of the shows I used to watch on HGTV. BUT, this, this was SOOOOOOO much better!!!! This story certainly ran the gamut of emotions for me. I definitely got the warm and fuzzies, while reading this book, but I also laughed my butt off at times, and wanted to really hurt people at other times.
This story was two love stories in one. Regan and Sawyer and Caroline (Regan’s mom) and Max (Sawyer’s Dad), I loved reading about both romances. Then, there was that as…..PG, PG, have to keep this PG, that devil Devin. I definitely wanted to smack him upside his head with a 2 x 4, better yet a sledge hammer. I think my favorite part (other than the ending, sorry ladies, no hints), is when Regan goes to her mom’s house, opens the….STOP, I said no hints. Let me just say this, I laughed my as…, PG, PG, butt off!!!!
Both stories are well worth the read. Once I start each story, I could not stop until the end. Thank you, Ms. Chase for the many hours of reading enjoyment you give to your readers. You are one of the authors that can always bring the emotions to the forefront in her stories. They are the kind of romance books that I love best (emotional).
Thank you for reading my review. Now, ladies, what are you waiting for, go hit that one-click button and start enjoying this book!
I loved this story, as Taylor & Mike were friends from years ago but lost touch. Taylor works as a reporter & due to a story she was assigned she was reconnected with Mike,who knew everything about the subject of the story Jonathon Wade. Mike had been the reason Taylor had been given the assignment & enjoyed catching up with her. While Taylor was getting information about Jonathon from Mike, sparks flew & they grew closer. Taylor had to decide if she was going to write this interview that would launch her writing career or choose love instead.
Sawyer & his father work together on a home makeover show & needed a new angle for a new episode. They found their new client in Caroline, a widow who is trying to get her house ready to sell. Sawyer wasn’t too happy about it but knew they had to do this makeover.
Caroline’s daughter Regan was not happy that her Mom was going to have the house changed as she has memories from the house, of growing up & her late father. She was against this redo & not only butted heads with her Mom who was all for the makeover but also with Sawyer. I loved these characters.
Exclusive
Taylor is a journalist who works for a dinky little publication with dreams of making it big. Why in the world some big time author has decided that she is the perfect person for this reveal piece makes no sense to her – or anyone else. When she meets the reclusive writer’s assistant, Mike, it’s a blast from the past that is no coincidence. Taylor and Mike hit it off which makes Taylor dream about what it maybe would have been like if things had worked out differently way back when. When things take a turn in her story, will love work out for these two the second time? Their fight was impressive and I was certainly on Taylor’s side – but Mike’s groveling was a good comeback. I was rooting for these two the whole story – I thought they were fabulous together!
A Touch of Heaven
Regan is less than thrilled that her mother is finally ready to move on in life and sell her childhood home. When she wins a home reno and drags a network show into the mix, Regan is ready to lose her mind. Enter the gorgeous show host Sawyer – who was ready to walk away from his show until he met her. These two played an interesting game of chase, but they found their groove and aside from it being secret, things worked well. I enjoyed Regan’s mother and Sawyer’s father together – Carolyn would have definitely driven me crazy on more than one occasion if I was in Regan’s shoes. The TV producer was a sleaze and I had a bad feeling about him when we first met – I was absolutely yelling at my kindle when he tries to destroy everything. It takes some epic heartbreak and a little magic but these two were a perfect match. I absolutely LOVED the epilogue – it was a perfect ending!
I absolutely loved both novels. Exclusive was written really well. It had all the feels and it also had me crying and laughing or giggling. I had a feeling what was gonna happen when Jonathan Wade was revealed and how Taylor was gonna take the news.
A Touch of Heaven was a fun book to read. it had me giggling as well as shaking my head. The chemistry that Sawyer and Regan had was undeniable. They just had to hide it and act as though they don’t know one another. The Show that that Sawyer and his father stared in was making over Regans childhood home and she wasn’t to happy about it. She thought that it would take away the memories that we’re shared there and did want her mom to sell after the renovation was done.
We all have a one click author that no matter what she writes we can’t get enough of. Samantha Chase is that author for me. Her latest release gives us two romances in one book. Click the book and curl up for a weekend of romance and laughs.
Exclusive – Brings us the story of Taylor, a journalist who may just get her big break writing about the famous Jonathon Wade. She heads to Maine for a two week interview and when she gets there she finds Mike Green is Mr. Wade’s assistant. Taylor met Mike back in college when she was dating his best friend. Taylor is told she will be at the farm house for a week before she gets to meet the author. During that time she gets to reconnect with Mike.
Touch of Heaven – has a mother, Caroline, and daughter Regen meeting a father and son home improvement make over team after Caroline wins a home make over. Caroline is ready to sell the family home but Regen is not too happy about the makeover since it means giving up memories that were made there by her dad.
Both books were fun to read and show once again why Samantha is my one click author. These two stories will keep you reading past your bedtime and forgetting about housework.
Exclusive – Taylor is a journalist in NYC, she gets once a lifetime opportunity to do interview with famous author, she just have to visit him. When she gets there she meets Mike, boy she knew in High School, her boyfriend’s best friend. She has to spend week with him before she meets Jonathan. While she spends time with Mike, they learn a lot about each other and old feelings surface. What will happen when Jonathan arrive. Awesome story, great writing.
A touch of heaven – Regan is against her mother to sell the house she grew up in. While looking for stuff in home improvement store Carolina meets Max, he and his son Sawyer are hosts of Home Improvement Show and Carolina won the house makeover. Regan is not happy about it, she doesn’t want anything to be changed in the house. Sawyer is someone she hates on the sight but with the time she likes him more and more. Will they get HEA? Love this story, well written, great characters.
This was a fantastic duo that I devoured in no time!! I definitely recommend one clicking this!!
Exclusive
This was a great read. I loved the reunion between Taylor and Mike. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I love how Mike had this sweet side that went with his broody one. Taylor had me laughing at times, where I feel like she kept putting her foot in her mouth and became such a relatable heroine. I would definitely recommend one clicking this book!
A touch of heaven
This was also a great read. Sawyer was a sexy hero that made me swoon quite a bit, and he’s definitely got a bit of alpha in him. Regan was an awesome heroine, who had my heart breaking at times when she was faced when changing her childhood home. There was a certain smarmy character I would’ve loved to seen punched in the face a time or ten, but we can’t win them all lol. This is also a must read!
Exclusive and A Touch of Heaven are two wonderful stories in one book.. You get so wrapped up in the characters in both stories, the female characters are spunky and headstrong. If you are looking for feel-good books with guaranteed happily-ever-after endings, I recommend book because you get two great stories in one. . I’ve truly enjoyed these stories.
In Exclusive, journalist Taylor Scott gets the story of a lifetime when she is assigned to write an article about the elusive, reclusive novelist, Jonathan Wade. When she arrives at his farm in Maine, she’s surprised to be greeted by Mike Greene, the best friend of her high school boyfriend. They have a chance to get reacquainted, clear up old misunderstandings, and grow closer together.
I loved the premise for this story and thought the hero was great, but I found myself getting annoyed with Taylor’s temper tantrums. She ran hot and cold enough to give me whiplash, and she didn’t seem to see a need for apologizing when she was in the wrong. I have little patience with a selfish, entitled main character for two reasons. I think it sends the message that we can treat others however we want but everything will work out in the end, and it always makes me question why the other character would want to be with a person like this. I think if you go into the story anticipating this character flaw you’ll have an enjoyable read because the hero is a terrific guy and the story was compelling and entertaining.
A Touch of Heaven is a story about a mother and daughter, Caroline and Regan, who come to terms with major life changes when Caroline gets an offer to have her house renovated for a reality TV series by a father and son team, Max and Sawyer Bennett. Regan, in particular has a difficult time with changes to her childhood home, although she came to terms with Carolina’s plan to sell the too large home. It doesn’t matter that she’s attracted to the hunky host, Sawyer, because she resents what he represents for her family home.
I was a little concerned that this would be a repeat of the heroine’s character flaws in Exclusive because Regan came across as selfish and rigid in the beginning. But Sawyer worked his charm and Regan laid down her quills and got with the program, redeeming herself and making me like her in the end, despite the clichéd conflict at the story’s climax. I also loved the romance between Caroline and Max, reminding us that love is timeless and new love can find us at any age. I thoroughly enjoyed this lighthearted romance with surprising depth, and I was sad to see the story end.
Samantha Chase Duet – Yes Please!
This duet is 2 stand alone books, each fabulous on their own. Both stories take a couple who need to navigate various obstacles and misunderstandings before finding their own HEA! Both have characters and situations anyone might find in real life, and are written in a way that draws the reader from the first pages through to the end. I found myself easily picturing places and situations, feeling the feelings of the characters and enjoying these books to the end. Highly recommended!
Thank you to NetGalley and Samantha Chase for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book. I am providing my honest review.
Samantha Chase knows just how to reel you in for these two unexpected romances. She’ll draw you in, make you fall for the characters and then rip your heart out right before putting the pieces back together. I definitely had to console myself with chocolate during this one, but will definitely be reading both stories again!
Samantha Chase is a go-to author for me. I know that when I pick up her book I’ll lose myself in her words, find a setting that I can’t wait to visit and hate to have to leave, meet characters that I want to make friends with, and read a story that I can’t put down. This book was a bonus for me. Two stories in one magnificent book. As I finished each one I thought oh, yes this one will be my favorite. Exclusive was a great once upon a time friends to lovers story while A Touch of Heaven is a look at how life changes can open up new adventures and bring a new love to your life.
Exclusive is the first story in the book and it is perfect. A once bad boy now has turned his life around and has never forgotten a girl from his past. The twists and turns of Mike and his illusive boss were not as much of a surprise to me as how deep Mike’s feelings were for Taylor after all these years. I could see how this story would come together and loved watching both Mike and Taylor come to grips on their feelings, their lives, and their priorities while making decisions that affected their careers, their hearts, and each other.
A Touch of Heaven is a story showing how Regan is struggling with her mother’s decision to remodel and sell her childhood home. While the mother takes Regan’s concerns into her thoughts while making decisions I liked that the mother did what she knew was right but didn’t push Regan’s concerns away. She addressed them, gave them the weight they deserved, and explained her reasoning as to why she had to continue on the path she did. The contractors who did the job were perfect. Cute, fun, and professional as they took a family home and showed the ladies the potential it held.
This is a great two story book. I liked that they were both stand alone books.
5 STARS FOR TWO FANTASTIC BOOKS!! This is a perfect book, you will receive two phenomenal stories from the amazing Samantha Chase.
Exclusive…..Is sweet perfect story with great characters that keep you flipping pages. Taylor and Mike have a second chance story to tell you.
A Touch of Heaven……This is a sweet beautiful love story that we grow to love from this amazing author. Sawyer and Regan have fantastic story with lots of feels to tell you.
Looking for a a great read on a cold weekend, look no further this is your book with 2 stories in one book.
Samantha Chase has given us two wonderful novels in one book! Both stories have strong and relatable characters who will touch your heart and you will fall in love with. Trying to pick my favorite between the two just isn’t possible. They are two beautifully written, different romances that both showcase Samantha’s talent. Exclusive gives you a bit more angst, and A Touch of Heaven gives you a bit more heat. Both are emotional, heartwarming, romantic, touching, just everything I look for in a book!
This is a duo you do not want to miss out on.
Exclusive/ A Touch of Heaven by Samantha Chase
5 Stars
Samantha’s stories are terrific! They are heartfelt! Very sweet two stories! I loved both of them! Very well written! Both are happily ever afters! Both are standalone romance stories.
Exclusive~ long lost friends getting a second chance
A Touch of Heaven~ forget the past and make new memories
Highly recommend!
This is two, count them two heartwarming, sweetly sexy and emotionally thrilling romantic journeys for the price of one…. Loved all the witty banter and engaging charters.
Each story in this set is so uplifting and romantic they are filled with passion, longing and lots of personal growth… I could not get enough of this writers story telling style. Highly entertaining reading.
A reissue of two classic Samantha Chase romances that been updated with new content. Loved them both, I read this book in one day, could not put down. Plus she had me at the mention of ice cream in both of the stories!!
Exclusive
Taylor gets the exclusive interview with recluse author, Jonathan Wade.She has to spend two weeks on his farm up in Maine. When she arrives she finds a friend from years ago as the personal assistant, Mike Greene. As their friendship develops into more of a romance, secrets come out. Will Taylor risk her career for love.
This is a fast paced story, of a re-connection that develops into deeper feelings. I really enjoyed the story and the description of Maine, felt like I could close my eyes and I was there with them. I now want to go to Maine and ride my bike through the small towns.
A Touch of Heaven
Regan is having a hard time with her mom wanting to sell the house that she grew up, but her mom is ready to move on with her life. Her mom, wins a home makeover from a reality tv show. Regan is furious with her mom. Sawyer the host of tv show is not happy with the situation either, working along side his father until he meets Regan. There is an instant chemistry between the two, but Sawyer is hiding a secret from her.
This story is fast paced and the heat level is up a notch for Samantha Chase. Loved the connection between Sawyer and Regan. I had to laugh out loud a few times. The ending was just perfect.