I haven’t felt like myself in a long time.I used to be happy. I used to love life. I used to consider myself an artist. But these days, all I do is get through the day, and I haven’t touched a paintbrush in seven years.I need something new.Up and moving to a small coastal town in Maine is the last thing anyone expected of me, but the moment I set foot there, I instantly feel at home.On my first … feel at home.
On my first night, I’m startled awake by loud crashing sounds outside, and to my rescue comes a man that, with one look, I know will be the reason I break every rule I have about men.
Jake Taylor is the town’s recluse.
He’s tall, dark, and handsome personified, and would rather spend all of his time in his workshop than around people.
I just so happen to be the exception to that.
With every minute we spend together, I can’t help but fall for the man who brings out everything I thought I lost in myself.
But when his past comes back to town, all the reasons I’ve been avoiding men send the walls around my heart right back up.
I thought I had finally found where I belonged, but now I’m second guessing everything.
Author’s note: re-edited as of April 2021
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Ally moves to Maine hoping that it will inspire her. When she hears a oud noise outside her cabin, he calls Jake a mountain of a man that captivates her on sight. Jake is a quite man who keeps to himself and builds boats but his connection to Ally has him opening up. As their bond strengthens, his past comes back to town. Once again Ally is rethinking her move. Will Jake’s past grind their relationship to a holt. This story will have you in Jake’s and Ally’s corner to make it to a happily ever after.
Ally is ready for a change and decides to move to Maine for a new beginning. Packing up her belongings, she moves to small town, Pine Cove. Ally rents an adorable house to start her new life. Her first night there, she meets Jake when she calls him for help. Their relationship starts as slow burn but then ignites.
This is the first book in the series and I enjoyed in. Ally has relatable issues, as does Jake who served in the military. Their relationship sparks almost immediately and they have an intense relationship. I’m looking forward to reading the other 3 books.
** spoiler alert ** She wants love, but struggles with letting of her independence. Will she let him in? Will her return her feelings?
Have to say this was a steamy read between these two characters. While at times, I wanted to slap her upside the head for the back and forth, I also understood perfectly that it was a scary thing to let go after seeing what her mom went through. I loved how he was determined to prove that she was his and that he wanted her. Good read!
I really liked this book.
It was easy to follow, fun, hot and steamy, enjoyable written story.
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What a story! So many steamy, passionate scenes! Rebecca Gannon does a wonderful job of her descriptions of the scenery and how the characters are feeling. She makes you feel like you are right there watching each scene as it unfolds. I could not put this book down once I started reading it. Reading this story makes me want to move to Maine to find my own mountain man! I love how they both instantly felt a connection with the other that first night they met. Both Ally and Jake have trust issues to overcome as they have both been hurt by people they loved.
I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for something sweet and steamy! I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series to see what happens with Ally’s friends.
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Nice book. Likeable characters. Beautiful scenery.
They do drink quite a bit frequently, so I am a little concerned for their livers. And the plot is on the bland side, where the problem gets resolved quickly and it has very little build up.
This was a cute read. Both Jake and Ally need a smack upside the head but all in all a good read.
Small town steam 4 stars – Ally was the first woman in a long time that caught Jake’s attention. But Jake has issues and is very reluctant to open up to Ally. Ally, on the other hand, was ready to try to trust again and is more open about her background to Jake. Can they meet in the middle and take a chance again? This is a very romantic story with a lot of steaminess!! Jake and Ally’s connection whenever they are together sizzles. Good read!
This Book 1 in A Pine Cove Novel Series is really a wonderfully well-written story The story has an strong mystery man and new to a small town girl, steamy, emotional and intriguing. The well-crafted characters have a wonderful chemistry between them and is a realistic romance. Their romance is a really hot with a lot of ups and downs. Can they get over their pasts? Loved it. A must read
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I loved this book. The story of two emotionally broken people finding happiness together was fantastic. The characters were well developed and realistic. Cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
Allyson Rose just got fired from a job she hated. The Jersey girl then decides to change her life and moves to Pine Cove Maine where she rents a cottage and hires on at the local coffee shop. Jake Taylor is a boat builder who looks like a Viking. He is a bit of a recluse but helps the elderly woman who owns the house Ally is renting. The first night in her new home Ally hears banging and growling – she panics and calls Jake for help. They have an instant attraction. They slowly build a relationship that goes off the tracks when Jake’s ex shows up, but they do get their HEA afterall.
Rebecca Gannon introduces her Pine Cove series with Her Maine Attraction, Ally’s story. Ally packs up her life in Jersey and moves to Pine Cove, Maine in a whim after losing her job. Renting a house from long-time Pine Cove resident Dottie, Dottie tells her to call “Jake” should she need anything. When she is awoken by a growl and crashing sounds outside her isolated cottage, she frantically calls the number – and shortly after a hot Viking appears on her doorstep. A boat builder, and having been mentored by Dottie’s late husband, Jake is gruff and shut down, but he has a soft spot for blueberry pie – and quickly for Ally.
There are so many things to love about this beautifully sweet, steamy and romantic love story. Ally is smart and passionate and beautiful, ready to take on the world and pick up a paintbrush again after years of hiding away in the dark. And Jake is absolutely swoon-worthy, a former Navy man carrying around his own pain, but a man who knows what he wants – and how to get it, and how often… I digress. Ally and Jake could be my new favourite book couple, all thanks to Rebecca Gannon’s beautiful writing. Plus the supporting characters…From Courtney and Jack, to Ashley, Marissa and Elizabeth, and of course Dottie, they are all such wonderful creations that make you want to wander in to The Blueberry Cafe, grab a sweet treat and a cappuccino, then wile away the hours catching up on all of the Pine Cove gossip.
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I felt think this book was just one big instalust. It was missing a lot of depth. If you like a book that is pretty much just getting down the whole time than pick up this book. If you want a book that has a lot more depth, communication and heart than don’t. I want to like this book more than I do but it is missing so much plot/information and again as I said already depth to the characters. A lot of the time I thought Ally just got out of college or was still in college the way she acts throughout this book not the age of 28. Also does she have a drinking problem because it sure seems that way.
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Some spoilers
Ally and Jake meet the first night at the house she just rented in Maine, when she thought she heard a bear and called him to check on it. Ally finds the artist inside her again and Jake makes incredible boats. The characters are strong and determined, and sometimes pushy, as in her friends. The town and its people and shops are a perfect locale for this story. It was special to include the beautiful Arcadia Forests, too. The romance is off the charts as they slowly trust more and more. Tension comes when there is miscommunication for a short while, when he ex comes to talk to him. Her friends from back in New Jersey, as well as her new friends in Pine Cove, support her in every way and the banter between is fun and sassy. This book will leave you with lots of smiles, warm feelings and a craving for blueberry anything.
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