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trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
I love anthologies. This one is wonderful. Lots of great stories that helped pass the days. With all the stories being new it was a thrilling read.
bellebookblog's review against another edition
A.M.Kusi’s story called Fight with Me is about Cory and Brittany. Cory is black while Brittany is white. The story talks about an incident in which Brittany’s friends make disparaging remarks about black people in general while Cory looks on. Brittany does nothing about it and they break up. Months later, Cory is hired as the diversity expert for August Healthcare, Brittany’s employer. I absolutely loved this story. It was well thought out and I loved reading from both their perspectives.
Anne Welch’s story of Owen & Deja was so riveting and interesting I loved reading from their perspectives as well as the possibility of forgiveness between his dad, Owen & Deja. I loved the epilogue.
Danielle Pearl’s story about Jacob & Remy wasRemy was absolutely amazing and heartbreaking. The fact that it still happens today is appalling. I definitely want more of Jacob & Remy
Piper Rayne’s story about Sophie, Ande & Bri is absolutely adorable. Loving the girls trip aspect. Ande’s quick tryst with Cory
I absolutely loved all the stories in the anthology especially Piper Rayne’s & Sierra Hill’s. This is an amazing book about race from amazing authors. Highly recommend
Anne Welch’s story of Owen & Deja was so riveting and interesting I loved reading from their perspectives as well as the possibility of forgiveness between his dad, Owen & Deja. I loved the epilogue.
Danielle Pearl’s story about Jacob & Remy wasRemy was absolutely amazing and heartbreaking. The fact that it still happens today is appalling. I definitely want more of Jacob & Remy
Piper Rayne’s story about Sophie, Ande & Bri is absolutely adorable. Loving the girls trip aspect. Ande’s quick tryst with Cory
I absolutely loved all the stories in the anthology especially Piper Rayne’s & Sierra Hill’s. This is an amazing book about race from amazing authors. Highly recommend
quinnreads2's review against another edition
4.0
I was drawn to the idea that the collection embraced mixed race couples. Really it is about black and white couples. Yes, they're mixed races and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that but I had hoped that there'd be a bit more diversity. Just a personal preference.
Let's get to the stories themselves. There is plenty of variety to be found. Athletes, writers, lawyers, older, younger, HEA, HFN, geeks, protectors, other worlds, and more. There's sappy, happy, heartbreak, second chances, and redemption. There are even a couple that step back in time. Most, but not all, are BMWW.
I had planned to read a couple of stories from authors I'm familiar with and come back to the others as time allowed. Instead, I read it from cover to cover. Some of them were really good. A couple were FANTASTIC! There were also some that were good or just OK. All-in-all, I'm glad I took the time to read each one.
The most important thing to take away from this collection is that at the end of the day, you love who you love and the color of your skin should not be what stops you from following your heart. I'm glad I read these and will visit some of the authors to enjoy more of their writing. I left individual reviews on GR in my reading history, if you're interested.
Let's get to the stories themselves. There is plenty of variety to be found. Athletes, writers, lawyers, older, younger, HEA, HFN, geeks, protectors, other worlds, and more. There's sappy, happy, heartbreak, second chances, and redemption. There are even a couple that step back in time. Most, but not all, are BMWW.
I had planned to read a couple of stories from authors I'm familiar with and come back to the others as time allowed. Instead, I read it from cover to cover. Some of them were really good. A couple were FANTASTIC! There were also some that were good or just OK. All-in-all, I'm glad I took the time to read each one.
The most important thing to take away from this collection is that at the end of the day, you love who you love and the color of your skin should not be what stops you from following your heart. I'm glad I read these and will visit some of the authors to enjoy more of their writing. I left individual reviews on GR in my reading history, if you're interested.
onebookmore's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely second-chance romance, Coming to Sapphire Creek focuses on Deanna and Bas, a couple that first met ten years ago. Neither forgot the night of passion they shared, and when Bas returns to Sapphire Creek, to stay this time, he is determined to convince Deanna they are meant to be. As a single mother with no family support, Deanna struggled for many years. She’s hardworking, kind, and beloved by the town, but she’s never had time for romance or love. When Bas returns, old feelings reignite, and Deanna has to decide if she’s willing to let Bas in.
The chemistry between Deanna and Bas is instantaneous and strong. Both have held onto their feelings, and it’s lovely to see them find each other again. I also like Bas’s growing relationship with Deanna’s son. He’s in his late teens, and he gets a job at Bas’s new auto shop before he knows about Bas’s connection to his mom. They seem to develop a mutual respect for each other, and they have the potential for a great relationship, which is important to Deanna.
I also love the witty banter between Deanna and her son. He reminds me a bit of my own teenage son, who loves to joke and tease but also says some really sweet and endearing things from time-to-time. All of the characters int his series are realistic, interesting, and relatable!
Though this is a short story, I’m hoping that we learn more about Bas and Deanna’s growing relationships in future books in the Sapphire Creek series, as I can see them fitting right in with the other couples. Thanks so much to Carmen Cook for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
The chemistry between Deanna and Bas is instantaneous and strong. Both have held onto their feelings, and it’s lovely to see them find each other again. I also like Bas’s growing relationship with Deanna’s son. He’s in his late teens, and he gets a job at Bas’s new auto shop before he knows about Bas’s connection to his mom. They seem to develop a mutual respect for each other, and they have the potential for a great relationship, which is important to Deanna.
I also love the witty banter between Deanna and her son. He reminds me a bit of my own teenage son, who loves to joke and tease but also says some really sweet and endearing things from time-to-time. All of the characters int his series are realistic, interesting, and relatable!
Though this is a short story, I’m hoping that we learn more about Bas and Deanna’s growing relationships in future books in the Sapphire Creek series, as I can see them fitting right in with the other couples. Thanks so much to Carmen Cook for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
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