On the eve of his thirty-second birthday, I gave him the most shocking gift of his life— an accidental baby. Ellie Stone is slowly losing her fire. From sharp, witty, and fiercely stubborn to… still unbelievably moody?While slinging java at the Dream Bean, she’s fighting for her chance at a fruitful writing career under the lead of her handsome boyfriend, music nerd of a charmer, and top editor … chance at a fruitful writing career under the lead of her handsome boyfriend, music nerd of a charmer, and top editor at The Southport Anchor, Mason Matthews. But after an emotional meltdown in the middle of a pet store, she feels like something is definitely wrong.
Divinely wrong.
Dangerously wrong.
And that something? It just so happens to be a baby. Taking up residence in her uterus.
Will Ellie chance ruining Mason’s five-year plan and the new promotion he’s being promised with her accidental secret?
Moondance is a full-length, 70K word novel in the Stars Over Southport Series. It can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed after Book 1. Complete with an HEA, it’s an accidental baby, small-town romance that begs one question: Will their relationship survive?
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This is such a sweet book. It takes you on a journey of seeing love grow. The writing is very good at drawing you in. She is able to put so much emotion into their actions. Each of the two main characters are captivating. They have a fun loving relationship and like to joke with each other. They are a couple I would love to spend time with!
A sweet love story that could realistically be anyone’s life. The true ups and downs and what if’s make you root for the characters and the happy ending that you know is coming.
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Moondance: An Accidental Baby
Small-Town Romance
(Stars Over Southport)
Caroline Tate
Moondance is a sweet small-town romance, a gripping story of a young woman’s quest of making her dream come true; as a full-time song writer and finding love along the way. Moondance is devastatingly heartbreaking story, filled with hope, love, and passion; which sends the readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and thoughts, with the best written ending that I have read in a long time. Although Moondance can be read as a stand-alone; it is helpful to read Songbird, to get the whole story of the main characters in this book.
We met our characters in SONGBIRD and now get to know more about them and their relationship in Moondance. Here we find our leading lady’s character working through her insecurities, and abandonment issues. Those overwhelming, insecurities and doubts come again; sending her in to an emotional tailspin. It will take all our leading male characters; steadiness, comforting and his optimistic outlook to reign her back in. Our leading male character being every woman’s dream come true: he is so patient and understanding; he showers our leading lady with love, and respect; nurtures her creativity and helps her gain confidence with herself and her writing talent. These characters have a simmering relationship and his sweet love for her; is absolutely endearing. Their feelings for one another are believable, without being soppy and Moondance has the HEA, at its best.
Ms. Carline Tate knows how to get the readers interest; creating a realistic world for her characters that endure real life issues of abandonment and disastrous relationships; things the readers can not only understand but relate to, knowing where the leading lady has come from and where she is now. Ms. Caroline Tate has written an amazingly well-developed plot to this book, with strong and believable characters; that work together and nurtured their relationship that seems so real with a very satisfying ending. I really enjoyed reading this book and could not put the book down. I cannot wait to read more in this series and truly look forward to reading more from this author. I was gifted a copy of Moondance and feel that I need to share my feelings about not only this book; but the authors writing skills, both are deserving 4-stars each.
I enjoyed the book of Ellie and Mason. The characters were amazing together and meshed well. Their story is so sweet!
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This is Ellie and Mason’s story. Ellie is perusing a full-time writing career. Ellie was raised by her grandparents after her mother left her, and she has had a bad relationship in the past. Can she trust Mason enough to let their love grow to a happily ever after ending? This is an enjoyable read with well developed characters.
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You need to read Songbird to get the whole story of Ellie and Mason. They are together now (see you really do need to read Songbird) and at times Ellie still can’t believe it. When Ellie’s roommate moves out, Mason then asks Ellie to move in with him. She’s unsure what she should do. Then she finds out something and now it complicates everything. With all her insecurities, Ellie is overwhelmed as to what to do. All the abandonment issues come to the fore and she isn’t as sure what to do or if this will be the end of her and Mason. Loved Mason as he was absolutely the best!
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Moondance is a wonderful sequel and although it could be read as a stand-alone I recommend you read Songbird first to fully appreciate the depth of this beautiful book. The characters are great and their relationship is so real and complex in some ways yet so easy in others. This is a story of how life can change in a moment and how two very different people handle it. Moondance is beautifully written and will keep you reading until the very end. I cannot recommend this book highly enough .. I loved it.
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A fantastic continuation of Mason and Ellie’s love story that captivates readers with their wit, passion, life adventures and challenges, with a secret and healing thrown into the mix. Moondance was a great sequel to Songbird in showing the growth and maturity that Mason and Ellie have gone through as a couple and as individuals. I absolutely loved the feeling of “home” Ellie experiences with Mason and vice versa. Caroline Tate conveyed the message that although falling in love and making life choices with someone is scary, having a partner and making new dreams together brings more meaning to life with the right person beside you. An absolutely captivating story with wonderful characters readers will love.
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Absolutely Beautiful!!
Where do I even begin with this beautiful sequel to Songbird (Songs Over Southport #1). I fell for Mason and Ellie in their first story and this one just melted my heart. The unconditional love that blooms with these two is absolutely beautiful. All the characters in this series are priceless!! I can’t wait to see more of them in the future!!
I loved seeing the Songbird characters again. Ellie and Mason are very interesting characters.
While Ellie battles through the issues that plagued all her life, Mason does everything to show that his love for her is unconditional.
Although they have very different personalities, this is what makes them fit so well. The love they have for each other is perfect.
But when Ellie discovers that she’s pregnant, she’s afraid that this may affect her relationship with Mason and disrupt his plans, since she doesn’t want to lose him.
I loved the story and the ending was perfect. I highly recommend the reading.
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I received an arc of this book and offered to give my thoughts on it. I was very impressed. The writing was done wonderfully, the characters were interesting and the book held my attention throughout. I thought of it even after I had ended the story, and would read it again.
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This book can hit home with anyone that a mother had left a child behind with there grandparents or even another family member. Ellie was left with her grandparents when her mother left her with no explanation. Years later Ellie questions herself with her new boyfriend Mason and after a year together he pops the question of Ellie moving in with him. After ignoring the question Mason leaves it be and then its moving day. Its the every day in life they live together and Ellie then gets pregnant, she questions herself once again with self doubt. But Mason is on the good guys and truly loves her and after time they both get the HEA.
The saga of Mason and Ellie continues and it is an amazing enjoyable read. As they continue to work on their relationship they face a number of ups and downs and insecurities especially Ellie. The storyline is flawless and believable; the writing is fluid and flows smoothly. It is an engaging page turner with fantastic dialogue and a well-developed and consistent plot. The end is beautifully written.
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A heart -rending story of Ellie, a girl with a difficult past and Mason, her boyfriend of a year, facing some twists in their relationship. His devotion to her is never-ending through her emotional and physical struggles!
An emotional roller coaster, one is taken on the ride with Ellie as she battles through the issues that have plagued her all her life. Experience has shown that people initially go into fight or flight mode in order to survive a painful or stressful youth. Ellie displays all the attributes of a survivor with her somewhat aggressive mode of coping. However, with Mason’s gentle humour and wisdom, she slowly lets go and begins to relax into their relationship. Their funny and cute relationship is uniquely their own, one that has evolved out of their opposite personalities. However, it is their very different temperaments that bring out the best in each other. The story is romantic and well written, with underlying life lessons we could all benefit from. Moondance follows on from Songbird and although the story is a standalone, with many of the characters appearing in this one too, it does give the reader better insight into the plot if one has read it first. The novel comes to a happy conclusion, leaving one with a satisfied feeling. I received a free copy of this book from Booksprout and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Moondance is the continuation of Ellie and Mason’s story. To be honest, I didn’t think there needed to be a continuation of their story. I loved Songbird and thought it had a great ending. I had some trouble getting into Moondance. There is a side trip with Ellie’s mom that is distracting and could have been left out. About a third way in, the story finally picks up and starts to draw you in. As things become complicated with Ellie, you care about how things will work out for her and Mason. Like Songbird, you will enjoy the love of family, friends and new acquaintances. I am glad there was a second story of Ellie and Mason and it is well worth reading.
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“Moondance” is Ellie and Mason’s story. They’re a normal couple, just making their way through life. She’s got some baggage in her life, which sometimes skews her thinking (as do we all,) but she’s plucky. He’s an attractive, somewhat nerdy guy. They’re a great couple, who actually talk to each other about issues, when they arise. They share a love of Van Morrison, which is where the book gets its name. (All the talk about him had me playing his music in the backgroud while I read.) I thought the book started a little slowly, but Ms. Tate reeled me in and kept me turning pages. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a clean romance.
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Lot of angst and a whole lot of love
That read gave me all the feels. I cried, I laugh, I felt angst and was even nervous. I guess I was going through same motions as the main characters. I really connected with Ellie. I didn’t read their first book but I kind of have feeling their journey to the point there found themselves wasn’t easy. I was overwhelmed by the amount of love that flows between both of them. It was really nice to witness how close and connected they were and how besides all the circumstances patience and communication in the relationship is important. I enjoyed every single chapter of this book and was really happy and content by the end of the story.
What a beautiful conclusion to a sweet romantic love story about Ellie and Mason. They’ve been seeing/dating well over a year and Mason ask Ellie to move in with him. Ellie doesn’t believe she’s deserving of love but when she finds out she’s pregnant her way of thinking begins to change. Mason is beyond excited about becoming a father.
This is such a beautiful conclusion to a well written love story that just melted my heart! Oh, the epilogue was such a nice extra feel good ending that to me out the icing on the cake!!!
A Review of Moondance by Caroline Tate
Ellie and Mason – 4 Stars
This is the second book in this series and should be read after the first book. I loved the chemistry between these two quirky characters and the way that she discovers she is pregnant. This is one heck of a rollercoaster read. With all the twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Definitely worth taking the time to read and enjoy.
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