Hi ya’ll,

I had the pleasure of reading A.L Parks oh-so-delicious Return To Me series. The first book in the series is The Return, followed by, Return To Newport. As you will soon read, I loved, LOVED, both of these books. The series is just one of those that make you go… sigh. It is about second chances, finding your footing in this world after losing so much of yourself, love at last… I could go on and on, but I ask you, please, read them for yourself. You will be enthralled, entranced… Ms. Parks will make you, simply put, fall in love.

The Return:

Synopsis:

Eve Carlisle had a singular purpose – sell the rustic house nestled in the Colorado ski resort town. 

Tortured by her husband’s betrayal, the beautiful divorcee refused to give her heart to another man. But Jake had been a happy surprise, with his mesmerizing blue eyes, warm smile, strong but gentle nature – as well as being incredibly sexy. 

She had convinced herself the relationship with Jake was nothing more than a fling. After all, she had a life in Newport, with society friends and a lucrative career as a family court judge. Still, Jake had a definitive hold over her, and she was finding it hard to think clearly where he was concerned. 

The demons of prior failed marriages haunt them both, and threaten to end things just as they are beginning. When Jake tells Eve he is falling in love with her, Eve refuses to believe it can last. Returning to Newport, the hollowness of her existence exposed, she must confront her fears before she loses Jake forever.

My review:

The Return is a romantic story about second chances and finding love at last. From the very beginning it sucks you in, not allowing you off the ride until the very end. And what a ride it was! An unforgettable cast of characters, and a journey that will stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

 

 

 

 

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Return To Newport:

Synopsis:

Eve is ready for a clean slate. She nearly lost the love of her life in The Return. Now Eve must confront the people refusing to let her go quietly into her happily ever after with Jake. Returning to Newport to tie up loose ends may be the biggest mistake of her life. 
Jake wants one thing – and one thing only – Eve. He is ready to build a life with her, and spend the rest of his days loving only her. But his surprise visit to Newport makes him question everything he thought he knew about her, including her love. 
At the center of the turmoil is Eve’s ex-husband. Intrigued by the changes he sees in her, Brad is determined to sabotage Jake and Eve’s relationship – and take Eve back. 
Jake and Eve must face their demons, and battle the outside forces that seek to destroy their future. Can their love survive the Return to Newport? 

My review:

Sigh. Jake and Eve. Where do I even begin?

Let me just begin by saying: I read this series in reverse. I read Return To Newport before I read the first book in the series, The Return. I never felt lost or confused, just curious about what happened in the first book. That being said, Return To Newport can be read as a standalone. But, who wants to read out of order when both books are so delicious?

When Eve said that being with Jake was like being on a roller coaster. I couldn’t have agreed more. I was on that roller coaster with both of them. This story is a wild, beautiful ride. Eve and Jake are two souls who are haunted by life, by too much reality, both never really finding that true and concentrated love that most of us crave in our lives. They found that in each other. Proving that fate and love can work in mysterious ways, not always according to our timetable.

I enjoyed Eve and Jake. I could understand what they were going through, but they could also frustrate me with their restraint. But honestly, I believe that is what an author should be able to do—make me care enough to keep reading. I cared enough about Eve and Jake to keep reading. In fact, I am craving more! I loved their relationship. I loved the secondary characters. (I really hope, Ms. Parks, you write a book about Clarissa and Colin one day!)

I felt an array of different emotions in Return To Newport. Ms. Parks would bring me to the highest point of the roller coaster, to drop me at the appropriate time, just to bring me on another blitz. We were off to a running start, never truly able to feel that flying feeling, not until the very end. Which kept me going back for more. I wanted to feel it as much as they did. I wanted that for Eve and Jake. And the pay off was definitely sweet!

Beautiful job, Ms. Parks! You had me enjoying the ride, even though I am terrified of roller coasters!

 

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A.L.’s Story:

Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains, A.L. Parks has spent the last 25 years moving all over the United States. Married to the Navy – well a man in the Navy – Parks has lived in various places throughout the United States. Now she resides in the Washington D.C area, and loves every minute. She has four children, and one spoiled German Shepard.

2013 marked her debut in publishing. Her first novel, Strangers, released on her 45th birthday. She was amazed at how many people fell in love with a story about two people dealing with grief, and finding love again. Abby and Bryce were the perfect couple to introduce Parks as an up-and-coming author.

Her second novel, The Return, released in December 2013. A wonderful Christmas romance, it is the first book in the Return To Me series. Book two, Return To Newport, is set to release on April 29, 2014.

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The Return

Return To Newport