In the heart of downtown Puerto Vallarta, there is a magical oceanfront promenade known as the Malecon.As a tribute to her father’s life, Nicole James travels to his favorite place on Earth. On the cobblestone streets of charming Puerto Vallarta, she meets Derek, an ex-MMA fighter who invested his winnings into land for luxury hotels. Derek is fabulously wealthy, aging like fine wine, and lives … and lives on resorts like an endless vacation. Could her father have orchestrated this chance meeting with Mr. Right from beyond the grave?
Derek Stone never thought a woman would fit into the world he created, until Nicole came along. She’s beautiful, smart, and sexy. More importantly, she has no idea of his money. Derek has taken care of himself for his entire life. He’s not used to trusting anyone. Can he tear down his walls and let Nicole inside?
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4 – 4.5 stars
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This is my first book by this author but certainly won’t be the last. I loved this new, descriptive, fresh view of insta-love. It was well written and well developed. It took some time for me to get used to for 3rd person POV because I usually read books in 1st POV, but I didn’t mind. The characters are amazing and so likeable. It’s easy to fall for them. This also was fast paced, sometimes light read that had all the feels. I loved the setting.
I just loved this story between Nicole and Derek and the interesting way they met. From the start they were intense, passionate and totally swoon-worthy. Their chemistry was off the charts. I loved how Derek was interested in her, listened to Nicole and took her places she wanted to see. Loved their talks and long walks / dates. Derek is really swoon worthy and the way he loves is simply breathtaking. I liked that there wasn’t too much drama and that it was suspenseful with twists and turns. Nicole and Derek were smitten with each other from the start. I loved the way Derek doted on her, the way he loved her and wanted to let her in his heart and world. They are so perfect for each other. The epilogue was amazing, even though I wanted to be a bit longer.
Overall I really liked the story and can’t wait to read Kate’s story. She really intrigued me in this book and I really would love to see get her own HEA.
Recommend it.
I’m ready to pack my bags and head off to Puerto Vallarta!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
Nicole James is grieving the death of her father and needs to feel a connection to him. She decides a vacation to visit his favorite place on earth, Puerto Vallarta, is exactly what she needs.
Derek Stone is sitting quietly at the bar he owns when Nicole walks through the doors and feels a life-changing stirring when finally looking into her eyes.
If you are a fan of insta-love, this is the book for you!! This was a quick read, with a great story-line, two awesome characters and some unexpected twists/turns along the way!! Between feeling their passions and pains along with the suspense of what their ex’s were going to do – I was hooked!!
This is a great debut novel although not my first read by her. Surprises and secrets and broken hearts mending. A tribute to a father ends up with an insta-love that leads to a lifetime of romance. Great story and great introduction to an author that gets better with each book. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Wow! This is the first book I have read by this author and it definitely will not be the last. I was hooked from the very beginning til the end. I really enjoyed that it had a little action in the story with exes of both Derek and Nicole. The tropical setting was fabulous and I could just picture the ocean views while I read this story. I will be buying book two because I am excited to read about Nicole’s friend Kate.