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Blurb

Logan Becker came out of nowhere.
After a disastrous first meeting, the handsome pediatric surgeon is suddenly all I can think about. Sure, he’s older than me and fresh off a divorce, but we can have a little fun, right? Nothing serious. Only… Logan isn’t the kind of man to just play around. His slow and steady approach has me nearly bursting at the seams and desperate for more of anything he’s willing to give me. His time. His body. His attention. Maybe even his love.

Paige Andrews came out of nowhere.
She’s sexy, confident and far too young for me, not to mention the fact we come from two different worlds. I’m into early mornings and efficiency, while Paige believes in late nights and dancing your problems away. But still, I can’t seem to get enough of her. Of her sassy smile, her flirtatious laughter, her body writhing beneath mine. And when things become more serious, I have to ask the ultimate question: Can something unexpected turn into something real?

 

 

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Review

4 stars!

The fourth and final book in the Hermosa Beach series, this is an opposites-attract, age gap romance that is sweet, sexy and gorgeously emotional, and I loved it.

The books in this series are closely interconnected, woven around a group of friends in their early 20s. Each book is about a new couple, however there are storylines that run through all of the books, so I would definitely recommend reading them in order.

Paige Andrews is a 24 year old party girl, sexy, confident, and living a mostly carefree life with her close group of friends in Hermosa Beach. Logan Becker is new to town – a nearly 40-year-old newly-divorced pediatrician, and friend of Ben’s, who is embarking on a fresh start at the local hospital.

There is a spark between Paige and Logan at their first meeting which leads to flirting, but the evening sadly ends with too much alcohol and vomit, and understandably is not the first impression Paige wanted to make on the handsome newcomer. But they run into each other again and the attraction is still very much there. Paige is all too keen to jump into a fling, but Logan is a relationship guy and doesn’t want to start something with somebody who is way too young for him, and who is in a completely different stage of her life. But they can’t stay away from each other, and friendly banter and flirting soon becomes a slow-burning romance.

I absolutely love these two together. They’ve both been through difficult times, and they’re both so ready for each other – even if they don’t immediately recognise it. Paige’s playfulness and sense of fun brings life back into Logan’s career-focussed existence, and in return, his steadiness, affection and support provides just the anchor she needs. And let’s not forget about all of that steamy hotness. It takes them a while to get there, which I really liked, because it forced a chance of pace for Paige and really allowed the two of them to get to know each other before they took that step, but once they do, it’s passionate and intimate, and so meaningful for both of them, and I loved watching their relationship progress.

The prologue of the book shows us a key point in their relationship, so the whole time I was reading, I felt this build of anticipation waiting for that moment, and when it came… God, it hurt. I wish it didn’t happen the way that it did, but it’s an extreme situation they are in, with so many external pressures and drama, and it becomes a trigger for them to finally deal with their pasts, and find the courage to move forward and claim their happy ending.

“Us together – it’s real. You and me, we are something so real and so special. So rare.”

It’s a gorgeous romance, and I loved seeing Paige and Logan find their way together. As with the other books in the series, there is great character development, and I particularly loved seeing Paige step up, really put herself out there and followed her heart. And as much as I love Logan as a character, she really shines in this one.

Storylines that began in earlier books continue through this book, with some wonderful closure for one character in particular. Given that it’s the final book in the series, I would have loved a final epilogue though, a glimpse into the future to show where everybody ended up. There are still questions that I have, and people that need to be dealt with that didn’t get the smackdown that I was hoping for. But I did enjoy that the characters from previous books all appeared in this one, so we got to see the group all together again.

This is a really gorgeous read. Paige and Logan are fantastic characters, and their love story is absolutely beautiful. I loved it.

4 stars.

Review Copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

Hermosa Beach

 

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About the Author

Jillian Liota is a Southern California native currently living in Kailua, Hawaii. She is married to her best friend, has a three-legged pup with endless energy, and acts as a servant to two very temperamental cats. 

Jillian has authored ten novels in contemporary and new adult romance, and has had her writing praised for depth of character, strong female friendships, deliciously steamy scenes, and positive portrayal of mental health.

 

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