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claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and sweet, but nothing out of the ordinary. If you are searching for something light-hearted and not very challenging, give this one a try.
Melissa Sternenberg does a good job with the narration.
Melissa Sternenberg does a good job with the narration.
thereadingbel's review
3.0
This is a fast pace romance novel. The main characters are a lesbian couple and their niece. The story sets in Emerald Bay Nova Scotia. The romance story of Mac and Dana was great but the love scenes seemed lacking not steamy. I loved Joe the way he called everyone lass it was endearing way he said it to everyone it just made you love the old man. I liked that the story was about an author who falls in love with a bar owner. The electricity felt between Mac and Dana when they first met can happen between people when they first meet. Most people call them sparks because it shocks you instantly knowing something good is going to happen with the person who made you feel that way. I like that D.B. added this to the story. The idea that Mac drove a Jeep is a common mode of transportation for lesbian this is typical. There was drama and a break-up then they get back together to live happily ever after. Ellie was a great addition to the story her desire to be a writer and she was a big fan of Dana's work. Ellie was my favorite character in the book the young love knowing early on in life what she desired.
I want to thank NetGalley and D.G. Barnes for allowing me to read for an honest review.
I want to thank NetGalley and D.G. Barnes for allowing me to read for an honest review.
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
Romance author Dana Lawson goes for a relaxing summer holiday to a small seaside town in Nova Scotia, where she meets local bar owner Mac Mackenzie. Their attraction is undeniable but what started as a summer fling soon develops into something more meaningful as both women face different challenges. Will they have their happily ever after?
'Hearts of Emerald Bay' is an entertaining romance by debut author D.G. Barnes. Written in third person from the point of view of both main characters, the story is sometimes light and funny and others take a more serious and angsty tone. I think the author managed this balance well. Mr. Barnes builds Dana and Mac's chemistry skilfully and their intimate scenes are hot and realistic. The secondary characters are well rounded, specially Mac's niece Ellie and Dana's best friend Jennie. The different subplots keep the story moving forward while dealing with difficult issues such as homophobia and bereavement.
This is the first lesfic book I read by a male author (I've never read anything by Erik Schubach). I have to say that Mr. Barnes's depiction of a lesbian relationship is well-written and realistic, including the intimate scenes. There's even a reference to Melissa Brayden's 'Soho loft' series. Even though there are a few typos and the main conflict seemed a bit forced by out of character miscommunication, I found the work of this author very promising and will definitely read his next book.
Overall, an entertaining romance with a good balance of chemistry, angst and playfulness. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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'Hearts of Emerald Bay' is an entertaining romance by debut author D.G. Barnes. Written in third person from the point of view of both main characters, the story is sometimes light and funny and others take a more serious and angsty tone. I think the author managed this balance well. Mr. Barnes builds Dana and Mac's chemistry skilfully and their intimate scenes are hot and realistic. The secondary characters are well rounded, specially Mac's niece Ellie and Dana's best friend Jennie. The different subplots keep the story moving forward while dealing with difficult issues such as homophobia and bereavement.
This is the first lesfic book I read by a male author (I've never read anything by Erik Schubach). I have to say that Mr. Barnes's depiction of a lesbian relationship is well-written and realistic, including the intimate scenes. There's even a reference to Melissa Brayden's 'Soho loft' series. Even though there are a few typos and the main conflict seemed a bit forced by out of character miscommunication, I found the work of this author very promising and will definitely read his next book.
Overall, an entertaining romance with a good balance of chemistry, angst and playfulness. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
See all my reviews at
www.lezreviewbooks.com
sinamile's review
2.0
ARC Review: Received for free via Netgalley for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
CW: ableist slurs, homomisia
I wanted to love this book so much but it wasn't happening. It felt dry and I struggled so hard to read it.
I like Mac and Dana as characters and I like Ellie too. But the story is just meh at best and I hate that I felt this way coz I wanted to love this so much.
But ah well!
CW: ableist slurs, homomisia
I wanted to love this book so much but it wasn't happening. It felt dry and I struggled so hard to read it.
I like Mac and Dana as characters and I like Ellie too. But the story is just meh at best and I hate that I felt this way coz I wanted to love this so much.
But ah well!
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