One letter changed everything. A stupid piece of paper erased everything I thought I knew. Who I thought I was, where I came from — all wrong.My life keeps spiraling out of control, leaving me lost, confused and very angry. I just want answers. But finding them is the hard part. When I leave Pleasant Grove, I find a lot more than I bargained for, and not just the secret my birth parents kept. … parents kept. The pretty blonde at the bar has me by the balls. My charms and smile don’t work on her, which only makes me want her more.
She forces me to reconsider everything I thought I knew about love. One smile from her, and I’m hooked. She’s forbidden fruit, and I want a taste. She says she’s damaged, broken. So am I. But maybe I can piece her back together. Maybe we can find healing together?
A new start awaits, and she’s only the beginning. Will our love be enough to save us both? Or will we both crash from mistakes in our pasts?
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“New beginnings” is the third book in The Pleasant Grove series by Tara Lee.
Elle & Jensen’s story was the perfect combination of emotional, sweet and steamy. Those two had some serious chemistry going and true connection.
I loved the growth/development of their characters as the story progressed, the overcoming of the bad things that happened in the past and becoming better & stronger despite what they’ve went through.
If you’re looking for your next read/a new author to discover, don’t hesitate to give Tara Lee’s works a chance, because they truly are something you need in your life.
This was the first book I’ve read by Tara Lee. I absolutely loved it!! I’m glad I decided to try her books. I’ll definitely be reading more of her work.
I loved reading about Elle & Jensen. I loved the story line and the feelings I felt. I enjoyed every part.
If your thinking about reading this book I highly recommend it.
What can i say about a book that can make you feel every emotion a book possibly can!!!
Just read it!!! You will not be disappointed!!
Elle and jensen’s story will grip you from page one it will make you laugh, scream and shout and oh god it will have you sobbing so hard with heartbreak
cheesy one liners will have you shaking your head smiling and then you’ll cry with more happy tears, a gripping story full of twists and turns hooking you from the first page!!
A fantastic read and beautifully written looking forward to more from this author in the future!!
4.5 stars!! I loved this story. I enjoyed watching the characters mature throughout the book. Jenson started off as a hotheaded player and grew up tremendously. He became a patient loving partner. Elle started as a weak submissive female and turned into a strong person. I liked how they met and how they grew into their relationship. Very enjoyable read and can’t wait for the next in the series… maybe Tyler’s?
Tara’s work is evolving and the third book in the Pleasant Grove series definitely shows. You’ll be drawn into these characters and their passion and suspense.
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This is the first Tara Lee book I’ve read and loved it. Jensen and Elle’s Story was filled with so many emotions my heart ached for them.
New Beginnings was the perfect amount of sweet and romantic with that added sexiness. I adored the chemistry between these two – and I loved their feisty banter.
While Jensen started out as a hot – headed doctor who didn’t believe in love and Elle was more of a submissive – quiet woman their love grew them to become better people – Jensen became a loving partner and Elle turned into a stronger, more confident woman.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I enjoyed it! I felt the situations faced by Elle and Jensen were believable, and very well written. I was outraged by Elle’s town. So much heartbreak, but I loved her sassiness with Jensen. I loved Jensen’s cheekiness with her. I loved her Grams, and his family.
I will definitely be reading more of her books!
Another great read by this author. I am loving this series. New Beginnings is the third book in the pleasant grove series. If you have not started this series yet you should so go and grab book one (Taking Chances) now. I have been impatiently waiting for Jensen’s story since I first fell in love with Eli & Charli. This is Jensen and Elle’s story.
One letter will forever change Jensen’s world. Nothing will ever be the same. One simple piece of paper causes his life to spiral out of control. He struggles with anger and drowns himself in the bottle which is never a good thing.
Jensen has experienced loss more than anything. So much so that he does not believe in love. Elle on the other hand still believes in love, but hold her cards close to her heart after everything she has been through. But, when the good Dr. Parker comes to town he awakens the fire in this small town girl.
Elle is dealing with her own issues. Big issues! She is broken inside and struggling in her own right.
The author does delve into some sensitive subject matter. But I felt she handed it as well as you can those types of situations. There is definitely plenty of angst to keep the emotional roller coaster ride running.
As a relatively new author I am seeing huge improvements with each book she has written. There is so much more I could say about this book but if I do I’ll spoil it for you.
I received an advance copy of this book. I am voluntarily giving my honest review, and I plan to buy this book when it becomes available.
This is the third book in the Pleasant Grove series. I wasn’t sure any could beat her last book but this has excelled itself. Jensen and Elle’s book has all the feels. I can’t wait to see what Tara comes up with next
New Beginnings is such a perfect title for Jensen and Elle’s story! I mean obviously, right? But really. I adored Elle and my heart broke for her. It was obvious how low she was and to see her come out of that as the pages turned was amazing. Jensen, hate to say it but sounded so much like a typical player. I loved his charm, his confidence his dirty talk and most especially his tender heart when it came to Elle. He won me over easily and who doesn’t love a player turned committed man. There is just enough drama to keep us guessing. Jensen and Elle’s story is so sweet, so endearing and sexy. I loved it!
Title: New Beginnings
Author: Tara Lee
Reviewer: Lorraine Leatham – Rainey Day Book Reviews
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Loved this book. So many emotions for me on so many levels. Have the tissues at the ready folks.
One letter will forever change Jensen’s world. Nothing will ever be the same. One simple piece of paper causes his life to spiral out of control. He struggles with anger and drowns himself in the bottle which is never a good thing. He needs answers but where does he go to get them? He goes in search of the secrets his parents kept hidden for so many years.
He meets a pretty woman during his search for answers who seems to be immune to his charms. So begins his curiosity regarding the woman who disappears each time he is near. His life is flipped upside down even more that it is already before meeting her. Elle is dealing with her own issues. Big issues! She is broken inside and struggling in her own right.
This could be the start of New Beginnings for this duo.
“In a sea full of people , my eyes will always search for you. Every single time, firecracker.”
New Beginings was overall a enjoyable and pleasant read. I found myself able to read through the pages with ease. It was nothing like I thought it would be. But that isn’t a bad thing. It was a nice surprise. The author does delve into some sensitive subject matter. But I felt she handed it as well as you can those types of situations. There is definitely plenty of angst to keep the emotional roller coaster ride running. My heart ached many times during this book. But underneath all the angst there was still plenty of romance. It was a perfect mix between a little sweet, and a little dirty. Jensen and Elle did not lack in chemistry. You felt it from the moment they met. I liked they was messy, complicated, and loaded with baggage. They for sure knew how to keep you on your toes. I also enjoyed the fiesty easy banter between these characters. They enjoyed riling each other up, as much as they enjoyed being lovey dovey.
“You’re not broken. You’re perfect. You’ll always be perfect to me.”
Elle is where I struggled a bit with this book. I found her character a little weak for my taste. I generally like my heroines to be stronger. Don’t get me wrong she had her moments of strength but I felt they was far and few in between. I also felt her shyness at times made it hard to connect with her character. I’m all for a innocent character, but I wanted to shake Elle so many times and say just live a little!
“Jensen’s words and actions always devour me. One minute he’s sweet, the next dirty and raw.”
Jensen was one of those broken hero’s you couldn’t help but want to fix. I wanted to hug him so many times this book. Underneath all that armor is a man with a huge heart. But in Jensen fashion he doesn’t want you pity, and I found myself falling for his charms pretty quick. He was the perfect gentlemen who knows all the right things to say. I can’t coubt the times he had me completely and totally swooning.
“I truly believe he was sent to save me or maybe I’m saving him. Either way together, we will heal.”
*4 STARS*
For this fast paced insta love romance. It’s unique plot twists and story line makes this a read that is dark, sweet, and packs all the feels.
GAHHHHH LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
New beginnings is the 3rd book in the pleasant grove series and damn did tara bring it, her words bring out every emotion in me, I couldn’t read fast enough but at the same time never wanted it to end.
It doesn’t matter how many times I read this book I cry every single time, everytime I read it i find something that makes me smile, laugh, hurt and want to throat punch an a**hole.
Jenson is amazingly beautiful, hes every womens fantasy, super sweet, amazing generous and hot…soooooo hot!!
Elle is a little spitfire it just takes her a while to realise it, going through something horrible makes you a stronger person, I felt her pain, her fear and her rage.
Theres so much more I could say about this book but if i do I’ll spoil it.
If you dont do anything else this year, READ THIS!! you wont be disspointed is phenomenal
This is story is probably one of the best romance I’ve read this 2019! The way Jensen and Elle interact, their plot lines, and their dynamic personalities really had me hooked from the start. Elle is a bit stubborn but comes around to sweet Jensen. Jensen has had a hell of an unwanted wake up call but upon meeting Elle he finds a shining light in his newly darkened life. I highly recommend this book, it’s the third in the series and I honestly can’t wait to reread it!
I thought i loved Jensen in Taking Chances and Second Chances but nope not at all like i Loved him in New Beginings.
Jensen had been through so much from losing his parents at a young age then to lose his nephew and nearly losing his sister of the course of losing his nephew. Then to find out he was adobted and not really blood related to his sis.
In finding out he was adobted he went a bit off the rails with drinking trying to forget everything that was happening.
Then his boss finally had enough and decided to suspend him from his work. Thats when he finally decided to go find his real parents.
Once he got to where his parents were from he found out he was a Twin and his parents had passed on.
When he met Elle in the bar she worked at, that was it for him he fell inlove with her.
Elle had been through hell before she met Jensen. With her ex husband that use to beat her black and Blue even made her lose a child and make her possibly not beable to have kids again.
When Jensen found out about what Elles ex had done he wanted to beat him black and blue.
Elle was finally getting treated the way she should of been in the first place.
Jensen loved Elle with everything and for them to have found eachother at the time they did was just amazing and for Elle to have fell pregnant with the twins was even more amazing.
Tara has done a fantastic job with this book. By far my fave as she already knows. JENSENS MINE #iveclaimedhim #hesminenotyours