His wife went missing… …and the accusing looks tear him apart. Can Alex rebuild his life? Josie was the darling of Brunswick Bay Harbor. The locals rallied around her dreams of Olympic gold in swimming. It wasn’t to be and her life crashed down around her. Can she find meaning again? Alex misses his wife. Heartbroken and barely hanging on, he must raise his daughter alone. Living each day as … on, he must raise his daughter alone. Living each day as the prime suspect in the scandal of the century is more than he can bear. How could they believe it was him?
He needs help.
Josie needs a job, and the only one she’s qualified for is being a nanny to Alex’s adorable daughter, Hannah. Will working for the town’s most notorious murder suspect bring Jo the purpose she craves, or will it prove to be a deadly mistake?
Can two lost souls save each other?
You’ll adore this contemporary romance because true love is worth the struggle.
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Shattered Diamonds (Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems, #1) was another great read by Ann Omasta. Josie had spent her entire life dedicated to winning Olympic gold. Unfortunately she gets injured and it steals her ability to competitively swim. She returns to Maine to work at her aunt’s diner even though she was a terrible waitress. Her aunt convinces her to work as a nanny for Alex’s daughter. Alex’s wife went missing a year ago and everyone in the town believes that he murdered her. After fighting attraction for each other, they finally have to admit that there are sparks between the both of them. I loved reading Alex and Josie’s story and can’t wait to read more in this series.
This is the first book in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series and what a wonderful story this is. I have to admit I started this series with one of the later books and loved it so much, I decided to start at the beginning. Alex and Josie have both had it rough and have lost a lot. They seem to really connect with each other and make each other really happy. There are some doubts circling Alex about his wife’s disappearance and the townsfolk are skeptical of him. There is also another added surprise for both of them at the end that could throw a wrench in their happiness. This is a well-written romantic suspense that will definitely have you turning the pages. I found it very entertaining and enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it!
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Entertaining and witty read. Good dialogue and situations to keep you turning to the next page. Great characters and story that keeps you hooked until the last page! Good read.
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A well written story with a bit of mystery and two likable though broken people at its core. I truly enjoyed reading this story. The characters were what made me enjoy this story as much as I did. The author crafted them to be realistic and she succeeded. Great story
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Really enjoyed this fun and heartwarming adventure filled with engaging and witty charters, memorable dialog, heart racing twists and undeniable passion. Was a great read from beginning to end
Shattered Diamonds is an emotional novel about rebuilding after lives have been crushed by tragedy. I enjoy Ann Omasta’s storytelling. Honestly, I started reading this series with Book 3, Shimmering Emeralds, so I had a little spoiler as to what happens. I would recommend reading the entire series in order.
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This is the story of Josie and Alex. His wife is missing and the town thinks he had a hand in it. It’s tough raising his daughter alone, so he hires Alex to be Hannah’s nanny. She lost her bid for Olympic gold in swimming and now needs a job. As Alex and Josie spend time together, a spark starts to grow. They are starting to settle into this new happy dynamic when Claire returns. What happens now? I enjoyed this romance. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book one in the Brunswick Bay Harbor gems series. This will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. the storyline has secrets drama conflict and mystery.
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I really enjoyed the story so much. A young father who is suspected of murdering his wife. He is clinging to the hope that she will return. A once Olympic hopeful has her dreams crash and burn. She works as a waitress in her aunt’s diner. She agrees to be his daughter’s nanny for the summer. They are fighting an attraction to each other. He feels like he is betraying his wife if he gives in to his attraction. She feels like she will never be what he wants in his life. They do finally come together only to be ripped apart.
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The characters are fantastic and the storyline is well written. I truly look forward to reading more of this story.
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I literally could not put this book down. Between waiting to see if Alex and Josie would ever hook up and if Alex was truly a killer, I couldn’t wait to read from chapter to chapter.
The author did a great job of character development and in the beginning I too had to remind myself that the few women who escaped from Ted Bundt said he was charming. What can I say, Alex is not overly charming, but he comes across as a truly troubled and heartbroken man whose precious wife has gone missing. And while the whole town thinks of his as a killer, the nanny to his little girl slowly starts to trust and believe in his innocence.
No spoilers, but it appears that Alex and Josie will get their happy ever after, until late one evening when the door handle turns and in walks ……… Alex’s wife, Claire…..
I really hate cliff hangers, but dang if I didn’t love this one.
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Almost from the beginning, I was on pins and needles as the mystery of Claire’s disappearance loomed over Alex, Hannah, and Josie. This ends with a bang and quite the cliffhanger!
Looking forward to reading this!!
The ultimate heart-break. When his wife dies, his world is shattered and his daughter must take centre stage, but what of romance, what of other love? This is a lovely read of being open to the world giving you a second chance at love.
I love Ann and this book about her Olympic swimmer made me stop and check out now…
Alex is an author with a young daughter, Hannah. His wife, Claire, disappeared a year ago. Most of the town thinks he murdered Claire or was involved in her disappearance. Josie, a former Olympic hopeful, is trying to determine what to do with her life. Can two lost souls save each other? – This is an excellent story, full of emotions. It is well written and interesting from beginning to end. Note that this is cliffhanger, book 1 of 2 and more bout the characters is in book 3.
This story in itself is heartbreaking. The characters are well developed and all of them are lovable. Each character has his or her own pain and past that they have to overcome. This story shows how healing love can be, but when the past comes back, can we overcome or do we want to?
This Author has brought forth a fantastic read. She is also the Narrator in this story. And has done a fantastic job at bringing it to fruition. This is a real page turner, I like how she has brought the characters storyline out and keeps you guessing, this is a real page turner that is a definite must read. And the book Cover is amazing as well. I definitely recommend.
Shauna Joesten
I read this book after I had read Book 3. It is a wonderful story and I had to go back and read Book 1. The characters are well written and you get involved in their lives. Be prepared, you will have to read Books 2 and 3 but they are so well written that isn’t a problem. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
A fantastic well written story. This storyline was interesting and had an original storyline that captivated me from beginning to the cliffhanger ending. It is a great story and the emotional rollercoaster ride with surprising twists was really engaging. The characters are complex and well developed with undeniable chemistry and a building friendship. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC