Review: Dreams of the Past by Laura Hunsaker from Last Chance Beach: Summer's End

I'm reading the stories in Last Chance Beach: Summer's End, and I'm reviewing them, one story at a time. 

So far, I've reviewed:






Blue Sky Summer by Kathleen Lawless.





Today, I'm reviewing Dreams of the Past by Laura Hunsaker.

Can dreams of the future erase her nightmares of the past? She's looking for a fresh start, but he’s rented the same beach cottage. One bed, two people? Whatever will they do?

This was a sweetheart of a story. Jenny has driven away from her home in California and hopes to be leaving behind her painful past. Destination? Seaglass Cottage, the beachhouse her godmother owns at Last Chance Beach. 

She's looking for peace and sleep uninterrupted by nightmares. With her past a disaster, she's hoping she can figure out what she wants of the future.

Also heading for Sea Glass Cottage is Navy S.E.A.L. Scott Gordon. He's at a crossroads in his life too and needs some peace and quiet to figure out his next move now that he can no longer be a S.E.A.L.

Although Jenny is fleeing from emotional trauma, humor in the beginning softens the mood and adds just the right note to set up a "falling in love" story—if not at first sight, definitely after a couple of days in each other's presence.

Jenny finds the strength she needs from alpha male Scott, a hero who is sensitive to Jenny's needs. Together, they figure out a future neither expected.

Did you get your free copy of Cocktails on Last Chance Beach yet?

This companion book has a drink recipe from each author with some remarks about why she chose her recipe to share. It must be five o'clock somewhere. 

Find a recipe to try and stock up on ingredients so you'll be ready for a cocktail party of your own—even if you and your significant other are the only guests!

You'll also get to read an excerpt from each story in the boxset.

Takeaway Truth

I hope you're enjoying the stories in Last Chance Beach: Summer's End. If you haven't bought your copy yet, it's only 99 cents. 

8 comments:

  1. Lovely review, Joan. I agree with every word...I especially loved Laura’s opening. She has a talent that grabs the reader immediately.

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    1. Thank you, Bonnie. This box set has been a real winner for readers.

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  2. Another great story from our LAST CHANCE BEACH box set. I love these stories! Thanks for reviewing them, Joan.

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    1. You're very welcome. You should get new readers for your series.

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  4. I get such a kick out of that "one bed, two people, what will they do?"

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