Review: Paradise Perfume by Connie Vines 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:

Something New by Liz Flaherty

I Do...Again by Nancy Fraser

The Man in Gull Cottage by Caroline Clemmons

That One Summer by Maddie James

Romancing the Spouse by Jan Scarbrough.

Blue Sky Summer by Kathleen Lawless.

Hangover Husband by Bonnie Edwards.

One Last Shot by Marcia King-Gamble.

Secondhand Hearts by Kathryn Hills.

Today, I'm reviewing Paradise Perfume by Connie Vines.

Tempest Javid returns to Last Chance Beach to begin a new life. Sam Bennett is a single dad on vacation on the island with his pre-teen daughter. He's worried Abby, his daughter, may become too attached to Tempest, but maybe Sam is the one whose heart is at risk.

Tempest has a business as unique as her name. She grew up as a military brat and never had permanency in her life until her widowed mother remarries and deeds Rose Cottage to Tempest.

Her life seems complete. Then she meets Abby Bennett, a tween who is vacationing with her dad. Abby is sweet, vulnerable, and a little lonely. She reminds Tempest of herself.

Abby is fascinated by Tempest and by her perfumery. She's also eager for her single dad to meet Tempest. When Tempest finally meets Sam, she is immediately attracted to him. 

Paradise Perfume gives you a delightful picture of a girl ready to grow up, and a heroine willing to help her navigate that journey. The romantic short story also offers a lesson in perfume and scents.

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.