Another page turner by Beverly Preston!

Last year we fell for No More Wasted Time and this year Beverly Preston does it again with 

Shayla's Story! 

Title: Shayla's Story
Author: Beverly Preston
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 189 Pages
Publisher: Beverly Preston
Release date: June 21, 2013


Review: Received book in exchange for an honest opinion
Reviewer: Lola Loves Books

~ People come into your life for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime ~

A Reason…

Questioning her relationship with a man who worships politics more than her, Shayla Clemmins escapes reality for the seductive sunsets of Greece. There she finds exactly what she didn’t know was missing from her life, but fears she’ll lose him to her past.

A Season…

John Mathews works hard and plays even harder. When he finds a new passion in the sensual warmth of Greece, he discovers that one lust-filled weekend of romance is just not enough.

A Lifetime…

With Shayla’s past catching up to her and an anonymous threat to her future, can she and John make a lifetime together?

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Review – Shayla’s Story – Beverly Preston

I fell in love with both Shayla and John in the first book of the Clemmins/Matthews series, No More Wasted Time. Trust me when I say this book was not a letdown, in fact, it was the exact opposite and well worth the wait. I was drawn into Shayla’s dilemma immediately. I loved the journey I took with them as their relationship blossomed and as she faced making her life-altering decision.

Shay is a no nonsense woman, completely grounded and in control, though she’s blindsided by her current boyfriend’s marital proposal. The trip to Greece for her uncle’s upcoming wedding to Tess is the perfect escape she needs, giving her the time to think things through. But how clearly can she really think when she’s faced with a hunk of a man well beyond his years in maturity and sexy as all get-out? He’s the perfect fitting piece to the puzzle that is her life. The buildup to the HEA kept me turning pages. This is one of those books that you can’t wait to see how things turn out, yet never want to finish because it’s just that good.

You can easily read this without reading the first in the series, as Ms. Preston fills in the gaps masterfully, but I highly suggest you read No More Wasted Time first if you haven’t already, as it’s a truly wonderful story as well.

Beware: This book demands attention, calls to you once you set it down... Laundry and dishes will stack up and you may have a few nights of take-out dinner because everything else in life becomes less important while you’re sucked into Shayla and John’s world.

Reviewed by ~ Lola Loves Books

About the Author:

#1 Bestselling Author, Beverly Preston has been a stay at home mom for 21 years, although she prefers the title Domestic Engineer. Along the way, Beverly worked side by side with her husband Don, the love of her life, designing, building and selling custom homes. As her children begin to venture out on their own, she’s left to shed a tear—for a minute—wonder what’s next in life, and embrace the feeling of empowerment that surely must’ve been wrapped in a present she received on her fortieth birthday.

If Beverly isn’t at home riding her spin bike, you’ll find her spinning richly emotional and sinfully sexy romance stories.

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Beverly Preston ~ No More Wasted Time ~ Review

Today I am excited to be reviewing Beverly Preston's book No More Wasted Time. I came across this book on Twitter as a free download from Amazon and quickly nabbed it. Then, coincidentally, I stopped by an author signing at the Henderson Public Library (Green Valley branch in Henderson, Nevada).

Prior to going in to the event I noticed the signage stating Beverly would be there and became very excited that I would be able to meet her. Sadly, once in, I found out she couldn't make it, but I did receive an email from her a few days later thanking me for stopping by. This was such a sweet gesture I had to reciprocate and what better way to do it than post my review.

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#1 Bestselling Author, Beverly Preston has been a stay at home mom for 21 years, although she prefers the title Domestic Engineer. Along the way, Beverly worked side by side with her husband Don, the love of her life, designing, building and selling custom homes. As her children begin to venture out on their own, she’s left to shed a tear—for a minute—wonder what’s next in life, and embrace the feeling of empowerment that surely must’ve been wrapped in a present she received on her fortieth birthday.

If Beverly isn’t at home riding her spin bike, you’ll find her spinning richly emotional and sinfully sexy romance stories. 

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Life isn’t about tomorrow ~ Life is about today
After losing her husband to a sudden heart attack, Tess Mathews escapes to Bora Bora to lay her husband and sorrow to rest. What she doesn’t expect is a new beginning.
Tom Clemmins is an A-list actor whose life revolves around work and an onslaught of women. He travels to Bora Bora for a much-needed break. Tom has a few ideas of how he’ll enjoy his vacation, but love isn’t one of them. Until he sees Tess.
Reserving a private shark-feeding excursion to scatter her husband’s ashes into the lagoon, Tess is furious when Mr. Hollywood bribes his way onto the boat, leaving her no other choice but to share the boat ride.
Tess is torn between tremendous guilt and zealous lust when their boat ride turns into a week full of romance and desire neither thought imaginable. Utterly smitten with a woman for the first time in his life, Tom casts his commitment phobia aside and whisks Tess off to Malibu where he introduces her as his “girlfriend” on the red carpet.
As the paparazzi besiege, can Tess survive the media blitz that ensues in order to find her second chance at love? 

Review~

Beverly Preston did an excellent job in taking me on this little vacation.  I loved the setting.  Hello Bora Bora, here I come!  (Well, not really… I’ll remain broke until my teens grow up and move on, but it’s nice to imagine.)

 

Spending time with Tom ignites a spark in Tess that she forgot existed.  Yes… She is sexy, seductive, desirable.  Even though Tom’s famous and has been photographed with many gorgeous women, he has never committed his love to just one.  And despite the playboy persona, Tom surprised Tess (and me) by his down-to-earth ways, gentility, thoughtfulness, extravagant surprises and persistent adoration.    I loved the plot, loved the characters, and especially loved the author’s voice.  The greatest impact on me was when Tess decided to let go…just go with it…enjoy the time she could with Tom before the vacation came to an end.  Go Tess, you tigress!  And Tom?  Tom was a dream (*sigh*).  If I was single and this man stepped across my path… Let’s just leave it at  y’all would be feeling the reverberating rumble from my own roarin’ tigress within! 

 

Witnessing their realizations that they should seize the moment, love and live to the fullest was touching to say the least.  So, ladies (and gentlemen) quit lollygagging and grab yourself a copy of No More Wasted Time by Beverly Preston if you’re ready for a thought evoking, sensual, heart-warming romance. 

 

Warning—Under eye concealer recommended with purchase of this book—it’ll keep you up waaay past bedtime!

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