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angelahayes's review
4.0
4 Stars
Always Mine is the second book in the St. Fleur series by A.J Renee. This is a delightful second chance at love story that also has a touch of drama, suspense, intrigue and romance.
It is part of a series and although it could be read as a standalone, I really recommend that you read book one first- ‘Widower’s Aura. That story will introduce you to the characters, the lovely town St. Fleur in Louisiana and some of the foundations to the series. Book one was a great introduction to what I think is a really wonderful series, and this book certainly didn’t disappoint.
We met Lindsay and Marc in the first book which was Sofia and Noah’s story. Lindsay is Sofia’s best friend and Marc is Noah’s best friend. I loved them from the moment they were introduced as secondary characters in book one, so I am really happy to be finding out so much more about them.
Lindsay Roman is the St. Fleur Librarian. She owns a small cottage that she adores and has an cute dog called Doegee, who is a real scene stealer. There were quite a few moments in the book where Doegee had me smiling at something he had done, or was doing.
Now, this story is made even more interesting with a love triangle aspect to it- as well as some added danger and suspense from the inclusion of a stalker. I enjoyed following the clues that were sprinkled through the story, trying to pinpoint who the stalker was. The author really kept me guessing.
Marc and Derek are the sexy men who are vying for Lindsay’s attention. She is dating Derek, a sweet history teacher- but is extremely attracted to Marc, to the point that she even dreams about him. There is something about him that she can’t quite put her finger on, though.
Marc never expected to be so attracted to someone for the first time since he was a teenager. Just his luck that she already has a man in her life. These two have such a powerful attraction that whenever they are near, the sparks fly. What chance does he really have to make her his, with another man in the picture.
This is a really great story. I noticed that Ms. Renee seems more comfortable and confident with her writing in this book, compared to the first. This is definitely my favourite of the series so far.
The story is well written, flows smoothly and has a great pace. It is told from a duel POV.
I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Thank you Ms. Renee!
Always Mine is the second book in the St. Fleur series by A.J Renee. This is a delightful second chance at love story that also has a touch of drama, suspense, intrigue and romance.
It is part of a series and although it could be read as a standalone, I really recommend that you read book one first- ‘Widower’s Aura. That story will introduce you to the characters, the lovely town St. Fleur in Louisiana and some of the foundations to the series. Book one was a great introduction to what I think is a really wonderful series, and this book certainly didn’t disappoint.
We met Lindsay and Marc in the first book which was Sofia and Noah’s story. Lindsay is Sofia’s best friend and Marc is Noah’s best friend. I loved them from the moment they were introduced as secondary characters in book one, so I am really happy to be finding out so much more about them.
Lindsay Roman is the St. Fleur Librarian. She owns a small cottage that she adores and has an cute dog called Doegee, who is a real scene stealer. There were quite a few moments in the book where Doegee had me smiling at something he had done, or was doing.
Now, this story is made even more interesting with a love triangle aspect to it- as well as some added danger and suspense from the inclusion of a stalker. I enjoyed following the clues that were sprinkled through the story, trying to pinpoint who the stalker was. The author really kept me guessing.
Marc and Derek are the sexy men who are vying for Lindsay’s attention. She is dating Derek, a sweet history teacher- but is extremely attracted to Marc, to the point that she even dreams about him. There is something about him that she can’t quite put her finger on, though.
Marc never expected to be so attracted to someone for the first time since he was a teenager. Just his luck that she already has a man in her life. These two have such a powerful attraction that whenever they are near, the sparks fly. What chance does he really have to make her his, with another man in the picture.
This is a really great story. I noticed that Ms. Renee seems more comfortable and confident with her writing in this book, compared to the first. This is definitely my favourite of the series so far.
The story is well written, flows smoothly and has a great pace. It is told from a duel POV.
I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Thank you Ms. Renee!
kirchersmiles's review
5.0
Always Mine (St. Fleur Novel Book 2) by AJ Renee
5 Stars
This is Lindsey and Marc's story. We met them in in the first book of this series and by the end of that book I had already fell in love with them and had many unanswered questions involving them. There is a connection between these two that is confusing to both of them, a sort of familiarity they can't explain.
Lindsey is kind of sort of dating Derek, he is the history teacher from the school in town, he is sweet, good looking, and they seem to hit it off, but Lindsey is confused about the relationship, shouldn't she feel more than she does? Then there is her neighbors best friend Marc who sets off something inside of her every time she sees him, which is often since her best friend Sofia has now gotten engaged and moved in with her neighbor, Noah. To make things even more confusing, strange things have started happening and she has started receiving strange gifts and unexplained things keep happening around her house, she has an admirer/stalker.
Marc can't explain his feelings for his best friend Noah's neighbor. He is feeling things he hasn't felt since he was a teenager. It doesn't matter though because she has a boyfriend, but some things start happening that leads him to believe that this attraction he feels just might be mutual and this mutual attraction finally reveals the truth. Could they both get what they have been looking for for years or will her boyfriend and his best friend put an end to the whole idea? What about the new threat that has surfaced threatening Lindsey's safety?
This is definitely my new one click author, I love love love this series, the friendships, the town and every one of the characters. The story flow is perfection and I hate it when the books end, but there's another on the horizon that I can not wait to dig into. Do yourself a favor and read these books, this one could be read as a standalone I guess but I wouldn't recommend doing that, you have to read the first one to really appreciate this story.
5 Stars
This is Lindsey and Marc's story. We met them in in the first book of this series and by the end of that book I had already fell in love with them and had many unanswered questions involving them. There is a connection between these two that is confusing to both of them, a sort of familiarity they can't explain.
Lindsey is kind of sort of dating Derek, he is the history teacher from the school in town, he is sweet, good looking, and they seem to hit it off, but Lindsey is confused about the relationship, shouldn't she feel more than she does? Then there is her neighbors best friend Marc who sets off something inside of her every time she sees him, which is often since her best friend Sofia has now gotten engaged and moved in with her neighbor, Noah. To make things even more confusing, strange things have started happening and she has started receiving strange gifts and unexplained things keep happening around her house, she has an admirer/stalker.
Marc can't explain his feelings for his best friend Noah's neighbor. He is feeling things he hasn't felt since he was a teenager. It doesn't matter though because she has a boyfriend, but some things start happening that leads him to believe that this attraction he feels just might be mutual and this mutual attraction finally reveals the truth. Could they both get what they have been looking for for years or will her boyfriend and his best friend put an end to the whole idea? What about the new threat that has surfaced threatening Lindsey's safety?
This is definitely my new one click author, I love love love this series, the friendships, the town and every one of the characters. The story flow is perfection and I hate it when the books end, but there's another on the horizon that I can not wait to dig into. Do yourself a favor and read these books, this one could be read as a standalone I guess but I wouldn't recommend doing that, you have to read the first one to really appreciate this story.
jennadb's review
5.0
This is the second book in the St, Fleur series and I have been waiting to read this book since I finished the first, Widows Aura. Whilst it can be read as a stand alone I strongly suggest you read them in order to get the full effect and understanding of the characters. Widows Aura left off with Sofia & Noah getting engaged and their story continues in this book.
Lindsey is the sexy librarian who is dating Derek, a sweet man but she can’t shake the unknown feelings and familiarity of Marc the sexy friend of her neighbour, Noah. There is some great chemistry between the two but they have a love hate relationship and they seem to antagonise the hell out of each other without even trying. Lindsey finds herself smack dab in the middle of a love triangle without even trying. Add a stalker to the mix and you have one scared, confused and a once strong woman now fighting to keep her independence and possibly her life.
Marc’s desire for Lindsey is unexplainable yet familiar and once they make the connection he knows why. He has never forgotten the girl from his past his first love. Once he knows the truth he decides he has to have her and will stop at nothing to have her. Marc is ever the perfect man and loves unconditionally all those he cares about. He will also go out of his way to ensure all he loves is kept out of harm’s way. Whilst trying to solve the mystery surrounding the stalker Noah’s past comes crashing back in a way he never saw coming which could leave his relationship with Lindsey in trouble.
Once again AJ has written a story that that pulls you into the lives of each and every character and making you feel like you are with them every step of the way. The story is weaved nicely together with lots of suspense, suspects around the corner, tears, fears, love, laughter and great friendship with lots of hot and steamy romance. I look forward to reading more from AJ in the future and sharing the stories of those to come.
Lindsey is the sexy librarian who is dating Derek, a sweet man but she can’t shake the unknown feelings and familiarity of Marc the sexy friend of her neighbour, Noah. There is some great chemistry between the two but they have a love hate relationship and they seem to antagonise the hell out of each other without even trying. Lindsey finds herself smack dab in the middle of a love triangle without even trying. Add a stalker to the mix and you have one scared, confused and a once strong woman now fighting to keep her independence and possibly her life.
Marc’s desire for Lindsey is unexplainable yet familiar and once they make the connection he knows why. He has never forgotten the girl from his past his first love. Once he knows the truth he decides he has to have her and will stop at nothing to have her. Marc is ever the perfect man and loves unconditionally all those he cares about. He will also go out of his way to ensure all he loves is kept out of harm’s way. Whilst trying to solve the mystery surrounding the stalker Noah’s past comes crashing back in a way he never saw coming which could leave his relationship with Lindsey in trouble.
Once again AJ has written a story that that pulls you into the lives of each and every character and making you feel like you are with them every step of the way. The story is weaved nicely together with lots of suspense, suspects around the corner, tears, fears, love, laughter and great friendship with lots of hot and steamy romance. I look forward to reading more from AJ in the future and sharing the stories of those to come.
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