Wealthy. Privileged. Seth Owens has it all. Except for the woman who holds his heart.USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore welcomes you to Pine Valley!Gwen Robbins loves her job waitressing at the Pine Valley resort restaurant, and as a single woman, she has no trouble turning down any offers of dates from the restaurant patrons. Even when her boss, Seth Owens, shows interest in her, … shows interest in her, she’s not tempted in the least, no matter how strong their attraction.
But when Seth helps her through a crisis, she begins to see him in a different light. He’s not the rich and privileged business owner she first makes him out to be, but a man who’s making huge sacrifices to follow his own dreams. As Seth encourages Gwen to mend her own divide with her family, she realizes her heart is slowly opening toward a better future.
PINE VALLEY SERIES:
Worth the Risk
Where I Belong
Say You Love Me
Waiting for You
Finding Us
Until We Kissed
ALISO CREEK SERIES:
Picture Perfect
Third Time’s the Charm
The Daisy Chain
Lost then Found
One Chance
FALLING SERIES:
Falling for Sydney
Falling for Maria
Falling for June
TANGERINE STREET ROMANCE SERIES:
The Fortune Café
The Boardwalk Antiques Shop
The Mariposa Hotel
THE NEWPORT LADIES BOOK CLUB SERIES:
Athena
Ruby’s Secret
Tying the Knot
HISTORICAL ROMANCE:
Love is Come
An Ocean Away
A Fortunate Exile
A Season in London
Mail Order Bride
Heart of the Ocean
Power of the Matchmaker
Twelve Months
The Duke’s Brother
TIMELESS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGIES:
Winter Collection
Spring Vacation Collection
Summer Wedding Collection
California Dreamin’ Collection
Valentine’s Day Collection
And more…!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Heather B. Moore is a USA today bestselling author who writes sweet romance. Under H.B. Moore she writes historicals & thrillers. Under Jane Redd, she writes Young Adult. There are more than 9,000 5-star reviews for Heather’s books on Goodreads!
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I have totally enjoyed reading this series. This time, it focuses on Gwen Robbins and Seth Owens.
Gwen grew up with plenty of money and knew first hand the hypocrisy of those in the culturally elite. Consequently, she turned her back on that life and chose to live simple, even if it meant dropping out of college and estranging herself from her parents. In the meantime, she waitresses at the local resort restaurant, owned by Seth.
Seth likewise grew up with plenty of money but has chosen to prove himself by earning his own way in life. The only difference is that he lives at home in order to save money and pay off a personal loan. A loan he took out to buy the restaurant and further his dreams.
What follows is a sweet romance with themes of prejudice, forgiveness, and patience. Gwen has to come to terms with her own prejudice and seek forgiveness while Seth is the perfect example of patience. He makes a great book boyfriend.
Romance – PG / kissing
Language – PG / clean
My rating – 5 stars
I have been waiting for this story since the first book in the series, and oh, did it deliver! I love Gwen! She is unique and feisty and says what’s on her mind. She is also pretty judgmental when it comes to Seth. It was fun to watch her surprise as he disproved so many of her assumptions. Seth is a gentleman. He is kind, giving, talented, and can turn on the charm. Sigh! I loved watching this couple as they journeyed from those initial sparks, through the bumps and to their happy ending. In fact, I loved it so much that I read it in one sitting. 🙂
This is the fourth book in the Pine Valley series, but they all stand alone.
I received a complimentary copy of the book, which I voluntarily reviewed. I have given my honest opinion.
What a great fun read! It’s lighthearted and very tender. I laughed and cried as I read this story. A great fast weekend beach read if that’s what you are looking for! Thanks Heather!
I’m with Gwen- not a fan of the spoiled frat boy type. Thankfully, she’s wrong about Seth and gracefully acknowledges her mistake when she realizes that he’s sacrificing to make his own way and is generous and compassionate. It was entertaining watching him prove her wrong with incredible patience. They had great chemistry that was fun as well as passionate and I enjoyed their playful moments, especially in the kitchen 😉 They each have issues with their parents, and it was interesting to see how they encouraged each other to make amends and develop a stronger relationship with them… even if it came with sacrifice. I love contemporary romance with depth in the characters and themes, and this one fits the bill!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
Waiting for You by Heather B. Moore
My rating is 4.5 Stars
Gwen adored holidays. She got into the spirit of things so much she even made sure her fingernails were decorated for the occasion. The cupcakes she brought to the homeless shelter had to have sprinkles AND little flags stuck in them. This really encompassed the type of woman she was. She poured herself wholeheartedly into whatever she did, which was quite endearing.
Seth’s family’s Fourth of July celebration was not a thing like the ones I remember. It was a huge catered affair with all the right people. And it was exactly what Gwen expected of the man she considered to be a “spoiled frat boy”. His parents really did encompass the stereotype that she had for them, but Seth was a surprise to her.
I really liked Seth. Not only was he handsome but he was also patient and determined. From the time he first had an interest in Gwen, he bided his time until he felt like he had a chance with her. When he saw that she wasn’t comfortable with establishing a relationship, he let her set the pace. His interest in her had him noticing all kinds of things – he knew her favorite color, her favorite food, etc.
The food aspect of the story was fun. I loved Seth’s dessert creations and the way he simply loved to cook. It was so cool that he was comfortable enough with baking that he didn’t have to measure certain ingredients when baking – he just eyeballed. Impressive!
Because both Seth and Gwen had issues with their parents, they were able to connect on that level. The fact that they encouraged each other to do the right thing and work on reconciliation was another aspect of the book that I really enjoyed.
This review was originally posted on AmongTheReads.net.
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I would like to thank Heather B. Moore for giving me this copy of the book. This gift did not influence my opinion or review.