Date of publication:: February 28, 2017
Publisher: Forever
A second chance for romance...
Hidden in Graystone Manor is a
book containing all the dark secrets of Harmony Harbor, and Ava DiRossi is
determined to find it. No one—especially not her ex-husband, Griffin Gallagher—can
ever discover what really tore her life apart all those years ago. With Griffin
back in town, it's more important than ever that she find the book before
someone else does. Because her ex is still angry with her for leaving him. And
he still has no idea Ava never stopped loving him...
Ava is no longer the vibrant,
happy woman Griffin had once loved and married, and he would do anything to
bring back the sparkle to her brilliant green eyes. But what's never changed
are the sexy sparks of attraction between Ava and Griffin, and he won't give
her up again without a fight. He knows there's the real possibility of a future
together...if the truth doesn't burn the bridge between them forever.
Starlight Bridge is the second book in the Harmony Harbor series. This is Ava and Griffin's story. They were seen in the first book. Having been married to each other at a young age, their marriage fell apart and Griffin never knew why. Now he is moving back to Harmony Harbor and is hoping for a second chance with his ex-wife. But, there are a few obstacles in the way.
I didn't love this one as much as I did the first one. Don't get me wrong, I loved Ava and Griffin! I a was rooting for them to get back together. Ava's secret was horrible and gut wrenching. Their HEA was really sweet. I just wish the story focused more on the two of them. I will admit that some of my favotire scenes include Colleen the ghost. She was a favorite from the first book and I was happy to see her back.
I kind of felt like there was a bit too much going on in this book. Between Ava's father, the hunt for the book and the cooking competition, it felt a little chaotic. I really didn't care for the storyline with Griffin and Lexi. It just felt really uncomfortable and I thought everyone was too OK with it.
I'm not sure this one stood up well as a stand alone book. Having read the first one, I knew the back story behind the hotel and Colleen the ghost. I'm not sure there was enough in this book that would help out a new to the series reader. A new reader to the series would probably benefit from reading Mistletoe Cottage first. I do recommend reading both though. I look forward to the next one.
Enjoy this excerpt!
She sensed Griffin rising to his
feet and heard him placing his mug on the desk. And then he was there, crouched
in front of her. He took her mug, setting it on the floor before he gently
smoothed the rough pads of his fingers over her cheek. “You know it kills me to
see you cry.”
“Still?” she murmured without
looking at him.
“Yeah, looks like,” he said,
sounding as though the admission cost him.
A tiny flicker of hope ignited
inside her. She smothered it, unwilling to put herself in the position of being
disappointed. She didn’t think her heart could withstand another blow today.
“I know you did more than smooth
the way for my father, Griffin. I don’t believe Gino’s monthly pension checks
and insurance will come close to covering the cost. I need to know what I owe
you. I doubt I can pay it all at once though, so maybe we could come up with a
monthly payment plan?”
At her suggestion, a muscle pulsed
in his clenched jaw, and his eyes narrowed. She was familiar with that look. It
didn’t bode well for her repayment plan. And maybe because of that small hope
that refused to be denied, she raised her hand to trace his stubbled jaw with
her finger. “You know that look always annoyed me,” she said, thinking back to
how long it had been since she’d touched him this way.
“Yeah, and you always knew how to
get rid of it. Never could hold out against you for long.” His eyes darkened as
though remembering their standoffs always ended in bed.
“What are we doing?” she whispered,
the heat in his eyes weakening her resolve. She had to know if it was just her
imagination. She’d deal with the consequences later.
“I—”
The study door swung open, and her
cousin rushed in. “Ava, are—Oh, I…” Sophie’s gaze moved from Griffin to Ava.
“Am I interrupting?”
Griffin rose to his feet, and Ava
didn’t know if it was relief or regret she saw on his face.
He glanced at his watch. “I better
get going. I have to meet up with Sully.”
Ah, so it had been relief after
all, she thought, fighting to keep the disappointment from showing on her face.
Sophie smiled, stepping in front of
Griffin as he walked to the door. “Welcome home,” she said, giving him a hug.
“We’re so glad you took the job.”
“Job?” Ava asked, and there it was
again, hope. Only this time it came out in her voice.
Griffin turned with his hand on the
doorknob. “Sully offered me a job with the Coast Guard. Thought it was about
time I came home.” He held her gaze. “We’ll talk later. If you need me, call.”
Sophie stared at her, openmouthed.
“He…You.” Sophie found her voice and looked from the door to Ava. “What did I
just interrupt?”
“I’m not sure,” she murmured, glad
she was sitting, otherwise her legs might have given out.
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THE HARMONY HARBOR SERIES
MISTLETOE COTTAGE, #1
CHRISTMAS WITH AN ANGEL, #1.5
STARLIGHT BRIDGE, #2
PRIMROSE LANE, #3
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Debbie Mason is the USA Today bestselling author of the
Christmas, Colorado and Harmony Harbor series. Her books have been praised for
their "likable characters, clever dialogue and juicy plots" (RT Book Reviews). When she isn't writing
or reading, Debbie enjoys spending time with her very own real-life hero, three
wonderful children, two adorable grandbabies, and a yappy Yorkie named Bella in
Ontario, Canada.
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