Soaring (The Magdalene Series Book 2), by Kristen Ashley
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American heiress Amelia Hathaway needs to start anew. Her husband cheated on her, and when everything she wanted in life slipped through her fingers, she fell apart. When she did, she took another heart wrenching hit as she lost the respect of her children. When her ex took her family from California to live in the small town of Magdalene in Maine, Amelia decided it was time to sort herself out. In order to do that and win her children back, she moves to Cliff Blue, an architectural masterpiece on the rocky coast of Magdalene. Her boxes aren’t even unpacked when she meets Mickey Donovan, a man who lives across the street, a man so beautiful Amelia takes one look at Mickey and knows she wants it all from him. The problem is, she finds out swiftly that he’s friendly, he’s kind, but he doesn’t want everything back. Amelia struggles to right past wrongs in her life at the same time find out who she wants to be. She also struggles with her attraction to the handsome firefighter who lives across the street. But Amelia will face a surprise when her friendly neighbor becomes not-so-friendly. As Amelia and Mickey go head to head, Amelia must focus on winning back the hearts of her children. She soon discovers she also must focus on winning the heart of a handsome firefighter who understands down to his soul the beautiful heiress who lives across the street is used to a life he cannot provide.
Soaring (The Magdalene Series Book 2), by Kristen Ashley- Amazon Sales Rank: #26217 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-16
- Released on: 2015-03-16
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author Kristen Ashley is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She grew up in Indiana, but has lived in Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she’s been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least), but loopy is good when you want to write. Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched). Needless to say, living in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up. And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.
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34 of 40 people found the following review helpful. SO REAL, SO MOVING, SO INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!! TWO CHARACTERS I ADORED. AND A LOVE STORY THAT MADE ME SWOON. By Natasha is a Book Junkie “All my life, I was the girl who everyone thought had everything or could get it. But the only thing I ever wanted was a man like you.”To encapsulate all the feelings that a Kristen Ashley novel stirs up in me is always an ambitious feat in itself, her stories being an extraordinary emotional journey beginning to end, and this book did not disappoint. Mickey and Amelia’s story moved me deeply, just as I expected it would, but the sheer beauty of their romance caught me by surprise. I never expected to relate so completely to two characters representative of this particular point on the age spectrum, and while their sizzling chemistry is truly something to behold, the emotional aspect of their connection, specked with just the right amount of heart-pricking angst, took my breath away on more than one occasion. This is a story about life, about the unexpected journeys that life takes us on, about the curveballs, about the direct hits and the pain they bring, but it is first and foremost a story about second chances at finding happiness, about finding the strength to be whole again and fighting for what matters the most in life. A truly splendid example of this author’s inimitable style of storytelling—I walked in these characters’ shoes, I felt all they felt, my heart roared every time they ‘soared’, and in the end, I did not want to say goodbye to them.“There is nothing guaranteed in life. But the only leaps worth taking are leaps of faith on love. So look where you leap, beautiful, and happy landing.”Amelia Hathaway is a woman in her late forties, an heiress, a mother, a scorned wife. The unexpected demise of her marriage made her lose herself in her anger and pain, turning her into the kind of vindictive individual her privileged upbringing taught her she should be, but while reeling in self-pity and fury, Amelia lost herself along the way, the ultimate cost being the affections and respect of her two beloved children. In a desperate attempt to start anew, to beat back the anger and bitterness that poisoned her mind for too long, and to give her children the kind of mother they could not only love again, but also be proud of and learn from, she moves to Magdalene, the small coastal town her ex-husband and their children made their new home.“No matter what it took, no matter how much time, no matter that it made me bleed, no matter what it cost me, no matter that it would take everything I had and force me to find more, I had to do what I’d come to Maine to do.”But a new house, new friends, a new purpose in life mean little when one’s confidence has hit rock bottom, and Amelia’s wake-up call arrives in the form of a handsome firefighter neighbour, whose striking looks and protective demeanour make her wish he’d see her the way a man sees a woman he wants in his life. But she soon realises that before anyone can see her that way, she needs to like what she sees in the mirror.“He didn’t need me in his life. I didn’t even like me in my life. Alas, I couldn’t escape me.”Mickey Donovan is a single dad, a natural provider, a man who works two jobs in order to give his kids the life they deserve, even when doing what he loves means living a more modest life than the one he was born into. The slow downfall of his marriage has made him question all he can offer a woman, especially a woman like Amelia Hathaway, knowing he could never give her all that she has been accustomed to having in her life. But Amelia’s insecurities put a different spin on Mickey’s reluctant behaviour.“He didn’t want me, plain and simple. I was just his…‘attractive’ neighbor.”When they finally take a leap and give in to their attraction, they inevitably connect on every level, but they don’t rush—they take their time, they show consideration for the people in their lives such a union would affect the most, and they give themselves time to get to know one another. The true beauty of these characters is that they are two formed, adult individuals who know what they’d gain by taking a chance on such a love, what they risk missing out on if they don’t, and who are now prepared to work their hardest to hold onto the rare magic they found in each other. The slow evolution of their relationship is as it should be, gradual and organic, each emotional milestone sinking deeply into our hearts and making us smile in delight. And there is so much to smile about in this story!“… there is no safer place than in my arms and when you’re here, Amy, you can give me anything.”This is the tale of a woman who always had a lot in life, and yet all she ever wanted was a loving family and a man to stand by her and accept her for all that she is. And it is the tale of a hard-working man coming to terms with the fact that some women are not looking for glitz and gold in life, but the simple joy of loving and of being loved by a man who understands them and provides for them in ways no money could ever buy. With so many aspects of this story designed to tug at our heartstrings, this was not a book I was able to read in one sitting, taking my time to fully absorb the magnitude of some particularly emotional scenes in the story. While this might be in essence a love story, this is also a tale of broken families, of healing families, of new families. And it is a story of redemption, showing that we are not defined by the mistakes we make, but by the steps we take to correct them.“I am who I am. I have what I have. And one of the things I got that I wanna keep is you.”
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Missed the mark for me... By For the Love of Books and Alcohol “I had to figure out what I wanted. I had to figure out who I was. I had to create a home. I had to win back my children.”After renewing my notes, I realized that this just wasn’t the book for me. I hate that too, because I am a huge Kristen Ashley fan. It bums me out, but most of my notes are not good. I got bored, I was disgusted with the way certain adults behaved and overall, I just wanted it to end. It took me two weeks to write this review because I just didn’t want to revisit this book and still feel the same way. But, alas, I do. So here are my notes, polished up and ready for you… sans spoilers.I had trouble connecting with Amy. I never really understood her situation. Her behavior- I never sympathized with her. As I read the story, I found her endearing, but that made it all the more difficult to understand her past issues. I didn't like that her behavior was blamed on her upbringing and others encouraging her. As a woman in her forties, she should own her actions. I just never really connected. Mickey, on the other hand, was great. I really liked him. He was a good father and sexy as hell. There were times I felt he was a bit heavy-handed. Other than that, he was a solid hero. Who doesn't love a fireman/construction worker?It was the kids who really stole the show in this book. I loved Auden and Cillian. I adored the girls too. As a book highlighting single parents, I loved that the story actively included the children and that they came first before the developing relationship. Obviously, the Ex's left something to be desired and I liked how the storylines behind the Ex's unfolded differently and realistically. This was part of what made the story feel complete. Like I said, the kids were great, so I liked that they found stability in their lives without the book having to spit rainbows at the reader.The plot was fine. There were somethings in the fore story that never made sense to me. I don't want to write any spoilers, but Amy's upbringing contradicted her justifications for her bad behavior later. I also wasn't a fan with Mickey's hang-up over the money thing. It got old. I understood it at first, but then I was over it. While Mickey and Amy were courting, I was in love with the story. They had plenty of drama and lots of good times too. Not to mention the appearance of some old friends from Lavender House. ;)I love Magdalene and the community within. I find the town and its inhabitants charming. Even the "bad guys" are entertaining and fun. This book was written in the old KA fashion and that always makes it feel welcoming to read. I enjoyed that sense of family and knowing that Amy would be backed by a great group of people when all her issues came to a head.My biggest hang-up was with the shopping, decorating and descriptions. I was pretty sure that the author was trying to suffocate me with words at one point. Plus, it seemed odd to be starting over and not wanting to be so materialistic and then spending pages upon pages of describing how awesome all of her new name brand items were... and then mentioning them again and again throughout the book. Here are a few quotes to demonstrate the word overkill situation:“A long, wide, carefully distressed dark wood, rectangular coffee table with drawers on the sides ran the middle of the sectional. It held a lovely globe filled burgundy-colored sand in which a fat candle was positioned that had tiers of blue, purple and forest green.”“I threw my phone on the bed and it bounced on my duvet cover, which was subtle floral swirls in a soft gray porcelain blue, gentle taupe and mute apple green.”“’I…okay,’ I said, not knowing what else to say and not saying what I wanted to say, which was that I didn’t know what she was going to say but I still wished she wouldn’t say it.”The ending was great and as always, Kristen Ashley delivered a wonderful epilogue. I needed those kids to get a HEA and they did. It was important.My favorite part of the book was when Auden stepped up and protected his sister and even his mom. As the story progressed, he become more and more mature. There was a storyline happening behind the scenes that is revealed later that makes you realize how much you respect and appreciate Auden and his character. Being a teenager is hard enough, but Auden handles it with grace.The part that broke my heart a little was when Mickey went on his trip and his behavior on said trip. It was explained, but I just didn't agree with it. I asked my husband if it was normal for a man his age and absolutely stated that it wasn't. (Again, sorry, no spoilers.) I also had major issues with Mickey’s ex and the way he was handling that. I was uncomfortable with the whole thing. I understood that he felt like he was stuck between a rock and a hard place, but it was not working for me.Happiness, disappointment and surprise were among the emotions I felt as I read this book. I wanted to love it more, but not being able to connect with the main character makes that difficult. I was most invested in the storyline involving the kids and what would become of them.I still want to read the third book. There some hints as to what the story would entail and I am curious. I will always read what KA writes. She is still a favorite.2 stars for this one. A glass of pinot if you are an Amy fan and a cold Killian's Red for the Mickey fans out there!
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully Empowering... By Autumn Davis Amelia has come to Magdalene to get a second chance. She’s picking up the pieces of her shattered family and is going to do everything possible to prove her unconditional love to her children. And the first step is making a house called “Cliff Blue” a real home.The road to forgiveness is long and hard but she’s no longer the spiteful ex-wife looking for revenge. Everyday it gets a little better and with the help of her incredibly hot neighbour and his kids, she finds that sometimes all you need is right in front of you.Mickey Donovan has a gentle soul and a smoking hard body. He knows exactly what it’s like to be betrayed by someone that you love and he’s kept it together for the sake of his children. So he’s a little skeptical when the new owner of “Cliff Blue” moves in next door.But she’s so much more than meets the eye. Underneath all of that beauty and sass is a woman who knows what’s really important. Can they put aside all of the mistakes of the past and take another chance on love or are they really just too different to even try?In Soaring, Kristen Ashley proves without a doubt that there is no one that can write contemporary romance quite like she can! Her characters get right into your heart and soul and you can’t help but fall in love right along with them and swoon deliriously on every page.Amelia Hathaway is my favourite heroine since Lauren in Sweet Dreams! She owns her mistakes and pushes through her pain by trying to make things a little better for other people. Not only was I in awe of her strength, I admired her ability to be fragile. Her journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring and Kristen delivers it flawlessly…
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