Showing posts with label Beach Bliss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beach Bliss. Show all posts

Friday, March 30, 2018

Beach Bliss by Joanne DeMaio ~ My Thoughts

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Beach Bliss

Beach Bliss by Joanne DeMaio
Kindle Edition, 294 pages
Published: March 6th 2018 by Joanne DeMaio

Have a seaside seat with the beach friends in this irresistible novel from New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio.

Blue skies and smooth seas return to the coastal community of Stony Point. Until a new arrival in this little New England beach town sets forth a competition like no other. As the temperature rises beneath the summer sun, so do the antics and good-natured fun.

Join Jason Barlow, Maris, Kyle, Elsa and the rest of the gang for another unforgettable season at the shore. The sound of gulls and lapping waves are calling you to the page ... for a summer read that's purely Beach Bliss.

     


My thoughts about Beach Bliss ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)

First line—"Beyond the dune grass, Long Island Sound sparkles beneath the summer sunshine. It's a sight that never escapes Elsa's attention. Standing on the sloping lawn, she takes in that sweeping view of blue."

I love Joanne's beach books series! Whenever I start one, I know I'm going back to the warm and welcoming community of Stony Point full of fun, caring people who I have come to think of as friends. I've celebrated with them as they go through their good times, as well as watching them support each other through the bad ones. 

Beach Bliss was a fun visit to Stony Point as we see the men pit each other in a tough competition they call 'The List' to see who will win the coveted prize. I loved watching their antics as they work through the challenges. You can tell they are all close friends who love to rib each other. I love the friendships and the banter between the men—what great friends they are to each other. 

I have watched relationships bloom and grow throughout this whole series and I love that I feel right at home when I go back. I always look forward to my next journey to the beach.  

I received a copy of Beach Bliss from the author and am voluntarily reviewing it.

The rest of Joanne's beach books. 

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About the author

Joanne DeMaio

Joanne DeMaio is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She enjoys writing about friendship, family, love and choices, while setting her stories in New England towns or by the sea. Currently at work on her next novel, Joanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

For a complete list of books and to learn more about the author, visit Joannedemaio.com. She also enjoys hearing from readers on her Facebook Page.

Connect with Joanne


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Monday, March 26, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? March 26, 2018


It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's an opportunity to visit other blogs and to comment on their reads. And ... you can add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

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We had a pretty nice week and then  we got hit with a huge snowstorm. We ended up with 9-10 inches of that heavy, wet snow. And we also ended up with our 3 yo grandson for the weekend while his parents were out of town since we couldn't travel to take him to his aunt, which was the original plan. So, we were pretty much snowbound but I got very little, to no, reading done while he was here.  

It should start warming up, it is Spring, right? But it looks like we do have some more snow in the forecast early in the week. Ugh. I am so ready for some patio reading time. How about you? 

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you all have a good week. Happy reading!

What I'm currently reading

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Before I Let You Go
by Kelly Rimmer

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Sparkle On: Women Aging in Gratitude
by Kim Kane
This is my next book club read.

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New York to Dallas (In Death #33)
by J.D. Robb
(audio-book)

What I recently finished

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Beach Bliss
by Joanne DeMaio
Another great beach book from Joanne.

The Secret to Southern Charm (The Peachtree Bluff Series Book 2)
The Secret to Southern Charm (The Peachtree Bluff Series Book 2)
by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Loved it!

What I am going to read next

Manipulated Lives
Manipulated Lives
by H.A. Leuschel 

I really love my reading life!

What are you reading this week?

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Monday, March 19, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? March 19, 2018


It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's an opportunity to visit other blogs and to comment on their reads. And ... you can add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

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Well, we had another weekend full of grandkiddos so I didn't get the reading time in like I had hoped. Oh well. The weather is maybe starting to feel like spring is coming.... maybe. I can't believe we are in the last half of March already. 

Hubby and I are hoping to get away for a bit in April. We're thinking about stopping by Las Vegas (on my bucket list—just to experience it and see the 'bigness' of it) on our way to the Grand Canyon (on his bucket list). Let me know if you've been to either place and any advice or tips you could give us. And please share something that is, or was, on your bucket list.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you all have a good week. Happy reading!

What I'm currently reading

The Secret to Southern Charm (The Peachtree Bluff Series Book 2)
The Secret to Southern Charm (The Peachtree Bluff Series Book 2)
by Kristy Woodson Harvey

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New York to Dallas (In Death #33)
by J.D. Robb
(audio-book)

What I recently finished

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Sometimes I Lie
by Alice Feeney

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Every Note Played
by Lisa Genova 

What I am going to read next

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Beach Bliss
by Joanne DeMaio

I really love my reading life!

What are you reading this week?

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Release Day! Beach Bliss by Joanne DeMaio

Happy Release Day!! 

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Beach Bliss

Beach Bliss by Joanne DeMaio
Kindle Edition, 294 pages
Published: March 6th 2018 by Joanne DeMaio

Have a seaside seat with the beach friends in this irresistible novel from New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio.

Blue skies and smooth seas return to the coastal community of Stony Point. Until a new arrival in this little New England beach town sets forth a competition like no other. As the temperature rises beneath the summer sun, so do the antics and good-natured fun.

Join Jason Barlow, Maris, Kyle, Elsa and the rest of the gang for another unforgettable season at the shore. The sound of gulls and lapping waves are calling you to the page ... for a summer read that's purely Beach Bliss.

     

Congratulations Joanne
 on the release today of
Beach Bliss!

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About the author

Joanne DeMaio

Joanne DeMaio is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She enjoys writing about friendship, family, love and choices, while setting her stories in New England towns or by the sea. Currently at work on her next novel, Joanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

For a complete list of books and to learn more about the author, visit Joannedemaio.com. She also enjoys hearing from readers on her Facebook Page.

Connect with Joanne


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Be sure to check the sidebar for my current giveaways!

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