Someone Else's Ocean by Kate Stewart Published by Self-Published on July 31, 2018
Format: ARC
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
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The first time I met Ian Kemp in the sparkling blue waters of St. Thomas, I was six years old and we shared a summer beneath the stars.
The second time I met Ian Kemp, he was a shell of the boy I once knew. Turbulent and infuriating, he refused my friendship at every turn. Like me, he was a casualty of life’s cruelty, but we were planets apart.
We’d both sought refuge on the island, hoping to find our anchor. Instead, we found each other and managed to reclaim our stars...until we both got swept away.
For me, getting lost in a book is unmatched in its ability to soothe and excite. It was a joy to read Someone Else’s Ocean from cover to cover in one sitting. The story sucked me in from the emotional prologue and I was a goner.
Kate Stewart seamlessly blends a fond childhood acquaintances storyline with an enemies to lovers twist. Set the stage in St. Thomas, with a man and woman each seeking an escape from turmoil, and you have the basis for a winning romance.
The pages are filled with a variety of compelling characters – some of whom are struggling with serious baggage. It was easy for me to fall madly in love with Koti and Ian. Their push and pull and scorching attraction fanned my addiction to the plot. The secondary characters are remarkably well developed and they enrich the story with humor, conflict, and warmth. Koti’s best friend/boss Jasmine and Ian’s daughter Ella are particularly appealing.
I love the idea that a specific place can heal deep wounds and give people a renewed outlook. I recently returned from vacationing in St. Thomas, and this book could have been my travel journal. The sights described are so vivid and accurate that I was transported back to that amazing island. If you love beaches and are in the mood for a virtual getaway, this book has you covered.
Koti and Ian’s journey toward love is a passionate one, and I was there for every tumultuous step along the way. The epilogue turned me into one big puddle of emotional goo and left me pleading for more. “More” is just what we’ll be getting when Jasmine’s journey unfolds in Falling Over Forty. I can’t wait!
Recommended for fans of:
Beach reads
Enemies to lovers stories
Single fathers
* I read an early version of this book. It does not affect the content of my review. *
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About Kate Stewart
USA Today bestselling author and Texas native, Kate Stewart, lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. She pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance, as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense. Kate’s title, Drive, was named one of the best romances of 2017 by The New York Daily News and Huffington Post. Drive was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice awards for best contemporary romance of 2017. Her works have been featured in USA Today, BuzzFeed, and translated in five languages.
Kate is a lover of all things ‘80s and ‘90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.
This book wasn’t on my radar, but now it is! Great review!