With no where else to go, Gabe Murphy travels to Dare
Island, North Carolina to catch up with a former fellow
Marine after he is released from prison. He wants to get his
life back on track with no complications. But after landing
a construction job he meets Jane, a single mother and bakery
owner. The connection is instant and though they both have a
past they cannot deny their feelings for each other. Gabe
and Jane must overlook each other's past to find love and
happiness on Dare Island.
Virginia Kantra's CAROLINA DREAMING is a sweet romance with
a satisfying ending. Gabe is a great mixture of bad boy and
gentleman making him a unique and endearing hero. Jane's
life is relatable and her independent personality mixed with
a disagreeable past make for a great storyline. The subplot
surrounding Hank and Marta add some depth to the story, and
adds extra conflict to the plot. Kantra brings Dare Island
to life, creating a dreamy setting perfect for a romance.
Jane's bakery leads to some witty and steamy romance scenes,
and readers will appreciate the passion Jane has for her
business. Those who have read Kantra's previous Dare Island
novels will appreciate the inclusion of previous characters,
such as the Fletchers in CAROLINA DREAMING. The romantic
tension between Jane and Gabe is believable and their
romance is hot.
Dialogue between Gabe and Aidan is tender and will melt
readers' hearts right along with Jane's. The conflicts in
Aidan's life help support the larger conflicts of the story,
and Kantra brings some humor and innocence to the story by
giving Jane a son. Aidan also adds a twist to the climax,
and without Aidan the antagonist wouldn't seem half has
nasty. The story ends in just the right place, and readers
will be left thinking of Gabe and Jane long after the last
page. CAROLINA DREAMING is tenderhearted romance readers
will be sure to enjoy.
When it comes to love, anything can happen on Dare
Island—especially in this latest novel from New York
Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra.
After escaping a disastrous marriage, bakery owner
Jane Clark has convinced herself that she has everything she
needs—her precious son, a thriving business, and a roof over
her head. But the arrival of a handsome stranger on the
island shows her exactly what she’s been missing...
The only home Gabe Murphy ever had was the Marine
Corps. He's working hard to rebuild his life. It will take a
special place, and a special woman, to make him want to
stay.
Now Gabe is determined to prove that he's
worthy of Jane’s trust—and her love. But when her past
reappears, that trust will be tested, and Jane and Gabe will
have to fight hard to hold onto their love and make their
dreams a reality...
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