Finding Spring

New author for me. This is a sweet and clean romance. I enjoyed it very much and would read this author again.

I enjoyed the basic plot but some of the situations developed much too quickly.

Great read

Every book I’ve read in this series is terrific. Your books brighten my days.

Love it, could not put the book down.

“Poor Trudy” is probably what she hears in her head, but not in the way that she is pitying herself. More what she thinks everyone else sees when they look at her. Poor, as in lacking in worth. Could not be further from the truth as you see as you get to know her in this book. Trudy is just as deserving of a real love and partner as her sister is. She survived an abusive ex-husband and is a single parent to a young child with serious medical needs. She is much smarter than she gives herself credit for and I found myself rooting hard for her in this book. She’s had more than enough of lying, sneaky men and can handle juggling a new job, promotions, crushes, and being a loving mom to a very active little boy just fine on her own. It’s just nice to have someone to walk through life with you, too.

This is a sweet story of finding ones value. Moving on through difficult circumstances can be challenging. The book may be about a billionaire but in the end it really isn’t about money. It is about loving and living fully. It is always fun. Characters from other books in this series are part of this book. This story is about Paul and Trudy. At one point Trudy completely blows things out of portion. I’m glad that she can quickly recognize her own prejudice and forgive. They have a sweet love story.

*This book was provided to me for an honest review* This is the best book in the series so far! The storyline is unique compared to many romance novels. There is some mystery and espionage which keep things interesting and unpredictable. I couldn’t wait for the characters to figure out who was who! Compared to the previous books in the series, this couple and their relationship seemed very realistic and not at all rushed. The only complaint I can think of is that I wish we got to know Paul’s background and personality more; it was definitely primarily focused on Trudy. I listened to this book and the narrators did amazing! They were fitting. This is a clean romance - no steamy scenes.

Trudy’s life has not gone as intended. Abandoned by her husband, left with an incomplete college degree and no job, she has no choice but to move into her sister’s house with her young son while she tries to get back on her feet. But she’s not going to stay dependent. The list on her fridge reminds her daily of her goals, and one of those goals is NOT falling in love until she has her life back on track. Besides, after what she’s been through, her heart is as dead as the withered daisies little Troy keeps uselessly watering. Finally, something in her life goes right and she lands a job. If she can show her skill, she might even be able to work up from boss’ assistant to the IT position she dreams of. Unfortunately…or maybe fortunately…the boss is very attractive. And they get along way too well. And when Trudy stumbles on a plot against the company she finds herself working closely with Mr. Campbell to save his invention from being stolen. Can she keep her eyes on her long-term goal, or will she be sidetracked? And what will happen when they both find out who the other person really is? It was so fun to watch Paul and Trudy, while staunchly refusing to meet each other, begin to fall for each other under their assumed names. I loved how Trudy was tough enough to stand on her own feet and fight for her place in the world, while also being a loving mom and learning to open her heart to others. She also loves her child more than any happiness or money she could get from a boyfriend or fancy job. She finds the importance of knowing who she is and preserving that, while gradually letting someone in. And Paul had the same mix of determination and openness…he poured his heart and soul into his business, but when he realized that his motives weren’t exactly right, he was humble enough to give it all up and reconcile with others. Finally, props to the sweetest proposal ever! Quite possibly better than Mr. Darcy’s…both his first and second ones. ;)