Contemp Review: Sea Glass Winter: A Shelter Bay Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished reading "Sea Glass Winter" the 5th book in her Shelter Bay series by Joann Ross.

Product Description

He was used to getting what he wanted. And what he wanted was her.

As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Dillon Slater had one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. Now, he’s enjoying the pace of life in Shelter Bay, where he teaches high school physics. He still gets to blow things up, but as the school basketball coach he also gets to impart leadership skills. His latest minefield: fifteen-year-old Matt Templeton — and Matt’s irresistible mother.

Claire Templeton moved her troubled teenage son to the small town of Shelter Bay to escape the bad influences at his school in L.A. But when his attitude earns her a visit from the handsome basketball coach, she wonders if this role model might be too much of a temptation — for her. Because though she isn’t looking for a relationship, she can’t seem to resist Dillon’s playful charm. But what she doesn’t realize is that Dillon isn’t playing games — he’s playing for keeps.

About the Author

JoAnn Ross lives with her husband and three rescued dogs in the Pacific Northwest.


Product Details
Reading level: Ages 18 and up
Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Signet (December 31, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451238931
ISBN-13: 978-0451238931

My Review:

Dillon Slater is a former Explosive ordnance Disposal Specialist one of the most dangerous jobs in the military.  Now he is high school basketball coach who also teaches physics in Shelter Bay.  His latest is Matt Templeton and his irresistible mother.

Claire Templeton has moved her misfit son from the bad influences of his L.A. school to the quiet town of Shelter Bay.  One day when she receives a visit from his handsome basketball coach because of his bad behavior she is extremely tempted by him.  She isn't looking for a long term relationship but is seduced by his playful charm though she doesn't know that Dillon is playing for keeps.

I really like how Dillon is really interested in helping the team succeed and wants them to work well together even if they win or not.  Glad to see they finally start to learn each other strengths and weaknesses which helps them work together to become a better team.

I really liked Dillon and Claire's relationship because it was sweet and you can feel the chemistry between them.  He really cares for her and Matt and he know he wanted Claire and went for what he wanted.

4/5

Thanks Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Books in series:

1.  The Homecoming
2.  One Summer
3.  On Lavender Lane
4.  Moonshell Beach
5.  Sea Glass Winter
6.  Castaway Cove - August 6, 2013

Contemp Review: On Lavender Lane: A Shelter Bay Novel [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "On Lavender Lane" the 3rd book in her Shelter Bay series by JoAnn Ross.

Product Description

Former Navy SEAL Lucas Chaffee is settling back into civilian life, refurbishing a farmhouse for an old friend who plans to turn it into a culinary school. Celebrity TV chef Madeline Durand has been publicly humiliated by a philandering husband. So Madeline jumps at the chance to return to Shelter Bay to recover and help her grandmother turn the family farm into a new business.

Little does she know that the man who broke her heart years ago is already on the job - or that he's going to cook up a recipe of passion, patience, and perseverance to win her over.

Product Details
Reading level: Ages 18 and up
Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Signet; Original edition (January 3, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451235436
ISBN-13: 978-0451235435

My Review:

TV celebrity Madeline Durard has her own chief show and is also married to a chief.  During a live audience r her husband Maxine's sex tape is shown on air and everyone sees it.  After she hurries home to talk to her husband and finds out Maxine doesn't love her the way she did.  She returns home to Shelter Bay at her aunt Sophie's lavender farm to help with her new business venture.  She finds her ex-boyfriend Lucas has been hired by her aunt to remodel the farmhouse.  Can she forgive Lucas for his betrayal long ago?  Can he win her love back?

Lucas Chaffee is an ex-Navy Seal who decided to go into construction business with his dad but before he could his dad died.  He is hired by Sophie Madeline's aunt to help with her new business venture and is happy to have the a second chance to prove to Madeline he still loves her and why he did what he did all those years ago.  But you know a Seal's motto "Never Give Up!"

This was a very heartwarming story with well developed main and supporting characters and a sweet reunion love story.  I really liked how Lucas was the one who was chasing after Madeline, never gave up on her and he was upfront with her with his intentions this time (she was going to marry him).

4.5/5

Thanks Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Other books in series:

1.  The Homecoming
2.  One Summer
3.  Moonshell Beach - July 3, 2012