She’s got the voice. He’s got the body. When their music and fashion worlds collide, will their wildest dreams come true?
Lauren Rose always imagined her life in show biz. Singing classic love songs in posh hotel lounges by night and teaching theater to kids by day, she wonders if her big break will ever come. Enter a charming British supermodel, and she’s star struck for sure.
David Randle … sure.
David Randle needs a break. Solely focused on his successful modeling career for over a decade, he shifts gears and channels all his energy into the launch of his high-fashion debut cologne, Drive. But after arriving in Atlanta to attend his sister’s wedding, he’s propelled off course by a beautiful lounge singer performing at the hotel where he’s staying.
When David invites Lauren to New York to see him rev up for a fashion shoot to promote his new cologne, he must steer clear of his uptight assistant who tries to put the brakes on his newfound happiness. And with her stunning Brit impossible to resist, Lauren knows she could potentially be a distraction and derail the success of the biggest launch of his career.
Can the celebrity couple navigate the precarious speedway of fame and fashion, or will they crash and burn?
The Nearness of You is a breathtaking standalone contemporary romance novel. If you like swoon-worthy magnetism, celebrity situations, and speeding hearts, then you’ll adore KG Fletcher’s unforgettable story.
Buy The Nearness of You for a serenade of passion today!
more
The Nearness of You is a stand-alone read from author K.G Fletcher. This is my fourth read from this author and she continues to never disappoint. She continues to astound me with her incredible characters and even better story lines. I was completely hooked and captivated with this read from the start and unable to put it down until I was finished. I can absolutely say this is by far the best book I have read by K.G Fletcher. But I still cannot wait to see what else she brings.
Both of these characters are relatable, lovable and totally perfect for each other. It was amazing to read their journey, following their ups and downs, and the obstacles that they face. But from the start, there was still something between these two that was undeniable totally perfect. Both of these characters had me swooning especially David, but come on once you read this read you will understand why.
With a few twists and turns that are thrown into the mix, this is the perfect read, amazing characters, brilliant storyline, it’s romantic, funny and an easy flowing read right from the start – it’s a book that should not be missed!
The Nearness of You
KG Fletcher
5 out of 5 stars
I thought I had recently become a really big fan of KG Fletcher’s writing, hooked on her stand alone Southern Promises series. When I stumbled across The Nearness of You it was a no brainer that I had to give this romance a chance too. As usual, I was far from disappointed but I realized just how much I was missing about KG Fletcher! What I do know is that KG Fletcher has a knack for creating characters you can’t help but love, they’re realistic, relatable and the kind of people you can’t help but root for.
What I’ve somehow been missing is KG Fletcher’s musical talent and the way she incorporates music and lyrics into her romance novels. I have always been someone that is drawn to the lyrics of a song so while I was looking over the amazing playlist from The Nearness of You and taking in the musical inspiration for Lauren and David’s story I was impressed to see a Cabernet act as well, incredible!
You didn’t come here for a review of the author so I’ll get back to the point! Lauren and David’s story gripped me from the very beginning with the realistic interaction between the two of them,
Lauren’s personality is so real you feel as though you’re just observing an old friend and KG Fletcher’s attention to detail really sets the perfect tone for this story, making you feel like you’re right in the midst of everything.
The Nearness of You is the perfect combination of romance and twists and turns in all the right places, with conflict that is realistic and writing that keeps the pages turning until the early morning hours. I swear I’ve read each of these author’s books in record time, they’re the kind you just don’t want to put down. I am looking forward to reading the last two books on my to be read list by this author and I will be highly recommending the Nearness of You next time I’m asked for a book recommendation…
The Nearness of You by KG Fletcher
5 stars
What a great book! I felt really connected to these characters in a way I haven’t in a long time. You really get to know them and see them for who they are and I liked how real they felt.
When a supermodel and a singer cross paths the last thing they expect is the sparks. I mean who wouldn’t want that with a sexy male model but these lit my kindle on fire.
I couldn’t put this book down until I got to the end, life went on with this book in my hands for a whole day!
The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher was a great whirlwind romantic love story. I loved the way Lauren and David met and how they just connected.
With as connected as they were they still had their issues in the relationship, self esteem or lack of can cause so many problems. I could imagine the level of insecurity Lauren was feeling while with David.
David with his sexy British accent to go with his incredibly sexy face and body. Whew, I do wonder if the image I got matches up with what anyone else came up with.
I have read a few other books by Ms. Fletcher and she has impressed me with her stories and writing. She is quickly becoming an author I keep an eye on to see if there is anything new.
The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher is a fantastic heartwarming romantic story. I have now read several book by this author and they are fast becoming one of my favourites. Everything I’ve read of theirs so far, I have thoroughly enjoyed.
Lauren Rose is a lounge singer in a bar in Atlanta. One evening after performing a very handsome man chats with her at the bar. He is in town for his sister’s wedding. The 2 hit it off instantly and he is drawn to her in a way he has never known before. On impulse, he invites her to be his date for the wedding. It turns out that he is David Randle, top male supermodel.
The chemistry between Lauren and David is electric and they quickly realise that what they feel could really become something special. However, there is the fact that he is a top model in the UK and she lives in Atlanta. Added to the mix is David’s assistant who will do everything possible to break the couple up.
I absolutely loved the characters of Lauren and David. It was obvious immediately to me that the author’s muse for David was British supermodel David Gandy. Well, that’s because I’m a huge fan of him. It was certainly no problem in picturing him in my head while reading this story.
With everything that seemed to be in the way to stop Lauren and David having their happily ever after, I was rooting for them from the very beginning. These 2 needed each other in their lives.
I would urge anyone to read this book. You will not be disappointed.
5 Stars
The Nearness of You is a wonderfully romantic and captivating story by the extremely talented K.G Fletcher. I absolutely love Ms. Fletcher’s books and have fallen in love with every single one I have read!! She has a warm, sexy, almost lyrical style to her writing which really lends itself to the beautiful stories and characters she creates. This book was almost like watching an old Hollywood movie, but with a modern spin. Speaking of movies, this story would make a fabulous film!! The story is so perfectly sexy and romantic, with just enough tension, sparks, emotion, and drama to keep things really interesting.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Fletcher, this story played quite a fine tune with my emotions, I really was emotionally invested in the characters and the outcome of their story- feeling everything they went through right alongside them. I was completely hooked, right from the beginning, because it was so easy to read and so very easy to love Lauren and David. These two are really quite wonderful- lovingly created and fully developed individuals who were both so endearing. They had a sizzling connection, and their chemistry sparked right off the pages.
David is a famous male model who’s in town to attend his sister’s wedding. I loved him so much, he’s quite the swoony one, a perfect book boyfriend to add to my collection. He definitely has a ‘David Gandy’ feel to him, not that I’ve met Mr. Gandy in person, but I can imagine that he would be a lot like this David. Lauren is a real sweetheart, a wonderful singer who dreams of making it big on the music scene someday. They meet, and the sparks ignite. David introduces her to his world and things get really interesting. Is he looking for something permanent, or just a diversion? Can she get her head around his somewhat crazy lifestyle? Will these two find the happiness they’ve both been searching for?
This gave me all the ‘feels, and then some!
So worth the read!!
Thank you, Ms. Fletcher!
The Nearness of You
By K.G. Fletcher
5 stars
I think that this has to be my favourite story by this author so far. I absolutely loved reading Lauren and David’s story. Lauren is one of those character who you instantly find a connection with, she is genuinely really nice and a real down to earth person. David had that British charm that I really love and I adored him! The romance between the two was so sweet and I thought that their connection was really natural and genuine. There was a bit of angst running through the story with a certain secretary!
One of the things that I love about this author is her ability to make me feel like I am right there living the journey along with her characters. Her attention to detail is amazing and she really brings her stories to life.
As always I will definitely be looking forward to the next book from this very talented author!
The Nearness of You by KG Fletcher. This book is a standalone contemporary romance. As soon as I started this book, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to put it down until I was done. I got sucked into the story.
Lauren is just going about her normal routine when she runs into none other than David Randle. She is so nervous and got off guard. Then the unexpected happens. He invites her to breakfast and a wedding and they bond over their many similar interests. David can’t really explain it but he just wants Lauren around as much as possible. However, there is someone that doesn’t want Lauren around and will stop at nothing to make sure she’s not.
I really enjoyed this book. The author has such an attention to detail that makes you feel like you are living the story with the characters. David is such a gentleman and you could feel how much he cared for Lauren and her feelings. By the end of the book you could really tell what Lauren was made of and how strong and sure of herself she was. All in all, the book was such a great read!
The Nearness of You by KG Fletcher
5++++++ Stars
This author was already up in my favorites after reading her Southern Promises series, but she jumped even a few more spots after this one…I loved loved loved this book! And I can also say…I Love Love Love this author…she is completely awesome.
Everything about this story was spot on, the characters…sigh…i fell for both of them pretty quick, David turned out to be someone totally different than i thought he would be and I was so glad, he is what I love in my leading men. I so loved Lauren as well…The whole dynamic between these two worked perfectly. I am so thankful this story did not end up going the way I thought it would, although a few of the little twists and turns caught me off guard they were placed at just the perfect times throughout.
I had all the feels while reading this, and I shed a few tears in a few places. This is definitely one of my favorite reads of this year so far and its funny because another of this authors books shares a spot on that list.
Read this Im not even kidding, it is awesome and when your done go read her Southern Promises Series…definite rereads in the future for me.
One of those stories you never want to end…..
Brilliant!!
K.G. Fletcher’s The Nearness of You was a brilliant written romance with fantastic characters that shine within the story. Lauren and David set this story on full speed throttle and I’m amazed they didn’t catch fire. I couldn’t put this story down once I started and that’s a sign of a truly talented author. K.G. Fletcher’s ability to share a story with exquisite detail is right here waiting to be read. It includes a mix of everything but not in way that is over done. It’s finely tuned and I loved every minute of it.
The Nearness of You is a standalone romance novel from author K G Fletcher. Focused around the world of showbiz, fame and glamour, we meet two characters who are both following their dreams. This is an exciting read that has all the makings for a fairy-tale story. I loved it and am already on the lookout for more of the same!
We meet Lauren, our leading lady, during a comfortable period in her life. She’s happy, but determined not to give up on her dreams of making it big in the music industry. So when a routine gig introduces her to David, thing change forever. Lauren is an ambitious, fun and completely likeable character. I loved finding out more about her life and found myself praying that all of her dreams would come true. Her instant connection David felt real and not forced at all, which is sometimes the case in romance reads. They naturally bounced off each other and it was obvious just how much they enjoyed being around each other. Let’s be honest, I think it would be easy for anyone to enjoy being around David! As a Brit myself, I maybe didn’t have quite the same reaction to him as my American counterparts. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate him! He doesn’t seem to have nay major flaws and he treats Lauren like a queen; where can I find one?! David’s relationship with his sister is also a highlight of the read for me and, again, written so naturally and authentically.
While this story is packed full of romantic moments, it also has it’s drama. When we meet David’s assistant, Sabrina, things get really interesting. Her involvement in the couple’s relationship is complex, infuriating and so addictive to read. If you like some meddling in your love stories, this a must read!
Overall, The Nearness of You is a beautifully romantic read. I fell in love with the characters and their stories, as well as the incredible locations we visited. Another wonderful element of this read is the inclusion of music. I strongly recommend checking out the playlist at the back of the book; it opened my ears up to lots of new music! This book has got me hooked onto music-romances and I can’t wait to find my next one!
The Nearness of You
By K.G. Fletcher
Rated 5 stars
OMG this book! I love so so many parts of it! I don’t want to put it down and you know…work, sleep etc. So that being said I finished this quickly since I put my life on hold. Ha ha. Just kidding….ummm not really. Well I picked this up because I’ve read other books by this author and I love them. She does an amazing job of making me feel connected to these characters.
David Randall——first off he’s British! Oh and a male model. So you know he’s a looker and a heart stopper. I loved David! He did all the right things and made all the right moves. He was gentlemanly and very concerned for Lauren’s feelings….which I could *feel* coming off the pages! I could easily tell when he was happy just being with her. It made me smile as well. I enjoyed how David looked as his sister and her new husband. I could feel their happiness and love as well as Davids joy while looking at them.
Lauren is amazing in her own right! She is a singer…I mean how sexy is that! I loved how they incorporated music and her singing into their lives. I had never heard “The Nearness of You” by Norah Jones before but I have heard it now. I also enjoyed the tie in to Fly me to the Moon….very romantic! Anyway Lauren has that vintage style going for her and her crooner voice. She did not have a easy go…being the “girlfriend” of supermodel David but she toughed it out and toughened up a bit. Go Lauren!
One of my fav scenes was Lauren and David go to a local restaurant…..
Sally at the restaurant cracked me up! I’m pretty sure she would be me when hearing a British accent.
“ did you hear that? He said pi-con. Not Pea-can!”
So I said that over and over in my head….yup! British accent started!
This is a delightful story of two people who meet by luck and see if they can make a go despite all the obstacles. This made me laugh, chuckle and care about these characters. I already mentioned how lovely the writing style is. The story flows very nicely as well. I highly recommend and this book will be placed on my Re-read list.
“What more can I give to you? Whatever you want. I’ll even fly you to the moon if you should ask…”
She smiled looking up into his face, the last beautiful colors of the sunset illuminating her radiant expression. “I only ask for one thing.”
“What is it my love?”
“The nearness of you… always.”
Be still my heart… Ugh this book ripped me apart, in all the right ways. I really shouldn’t be surprised by now with K.G. Fletcher, she blows me out of the water every time with her novels. I must confess though, this one has to be my absolute favorite of hers. I think the playlist (included in the back of the novel) playing on repeat while I devoured this was just the icing on the cake for me. I would highly recommend that you play it to enhance your experience. I had a feeling I would love this when I found out it was loosely based off of one of Fletcher’s cabaret pieces but my word I had no idea just how much. If I could rate this more stars I would. It is definitely in my top ten reads of 2018!
Lauren Rose, I just loved her. She is an old soul, a lot like myself, and I could really connect with her. She is a lounge singer and has a passion for music. She wants to make it big but for now has been happy living her life in Atlanta. Everything is about to change when she meets the very handsome David Randle.
David pretty much has it all, and a bag of chips. Yup, I can’t really say much negative about this man. He is a British super-model, and a sweetheart. I’ll take three please… He had no idea what he was getting himself into when he started to fall for the girl with the dreamy voice performing at his sister’s wedding. These two are perfect together and the magic brings the music to life right off the screen of your kindle. I couldn’t put it down.
Don’t’ worry though, things are so fairytale perfect. K.G. keeps you on your toes! Things get really interesting when we meet David’s assistant Sabrina Watson. This will story will be a world wind, steamy, intriguing, and heartwarming read you won’t want to put down till you finish it in one sitting. I personally can’t wait to go back and read it again. Thanks so much for another great read K.G. Fletcher!
The Nearness of You
By: K.G. Fletcher
5 out of 5 stars
The story The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher is an amazingly wonderful book that I absolutely loved reading. It is one of those stories that is heartwarming and makes you believe in romance. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. I loved reading about the characters of Lauren Rose and David Randle. Lauren is a lounge singer with a good heart. She is someone who is caring and does her job wonderfully. She is surprised and a bit star struck when she meets David. David is a model who is both handsome and famous. He is someone who wonders if he will find the true love that others have. Then he meets Lauren. These two have an instant connection. They find it effortless to speak with each other and their feelings/emotions for each other only grows. David has a career that makes him a public figure. His assistant Sabrina Watson is none too happy with David’s personal life intruding on his business one. How far is she willing to take her icy acceptance of Lauren? Lauren is learning about the whirlwind life that David leads and the intrusions on his personal life. Will she be able to adapt to the new world she has been introduced to? Will their love for each other be the forever that they both are looking and hoping for? Read this book to find out. This is a book that has you feeling your way through with your heart. It is one that had me with a smile on my face. It is well-written and definitely a story I would highly recommend reading.
KG Fletcher does a masterful job, again, of making me lose track of time, and lose sleep, with enjoyment of this latest book. Hands down, this book was fantastic. I love the way it is written, allowing me to dive directly in and experience each step with the characters. The characters are relatable and realistic. The plot has a steady pace and is well developed. I will whole heartedly recommend this to others. And I cannot wait to read it again.
This is one of my favorite books by this author. A story of love and the struggles that life throws at your relationship. I enjoyed how the author’s attention to details made me feel as if I was right there in the room with the characters. Lauren and David are connectable characters as well as lovable. I enjoyed their chemistry and the instant bond they shared. There are a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and I couldn’t wait to see what was next. I highly recommend this book.