Can a stranger erase in two days what Casey Tomkins had built for two years with her ex-boyfriend?
Emerald Reflections is the bed & breakfast chosen by Casey Tomkins, a native Dallas-ite and struggling author, to "get away from it all." She is trying to forget the recent breakup of a two-year relationship, yet still find inspiration for a new novel. Here on a stormy afternoon, Casey meets Alex Kettner. Is it fate or coincidence that they run into each other again at dinner? Their unplanned first date strikes a chord in both of them. Now each must deal with new emotions as they wade through their own personal problems. Little does she know that he is still grappling with three years of memories of the passing of his wife. Set amidst the beauty of coastal Maine, Emerald Reflections holds the secret that will break Casey free of her writer’s block and open doors that will affect her future forever.
Professional Reviews
The Road to Romance.com
The Road to Romance.com
Reviewed by Denise M. Clark July 20, 2002
Casey Tomkins has left Boston for a five-day vacation in Belfast, Maine. Hoping to relax and unwind after caring for her mother for three long, tense months, she wants to find the peace and inspiration to start a second novel. Behind her, she’s left Brad Foster, a man whom she’s been dating for two years… until he suddenly called it quits on their relationship. But once settled at a quaint Bed & Breakfast called “Emerald Reflections”, her laptop computer goes on the blink. Widower Alex Kettner arrives to fix it. He and Casey are mutually attracted to one another and their relationship blooms. A tragic love story that occurred in 1853 serves as a secondary plot, giving Casey the basis for her second novel. Encouraged and inspired, Casey finds a love of her own in the idyllic little town filled with history and nostalgia. Emerald Reflections is a wonderful, quick read for a lazy afternoon, blessed with great, well-rounded characters and a truly lovely setting, a delight for the senses! The plot flowed smoothly, and while there were no surprises, this rich tale provides several hours of calm amusement to soothe ruffled nerves. The authors have done a great job transporting the reader to a gentler, kinder place, populated with generous and down to earth people. In fact, this reader is ready to hop into a car and drive to Maine…
ReaderToReader.com
Charming Contemporary Romance
Harriet Yakima, WA (3/14/2003)
Following three harrowing months of caring for her cancer stricken mother, whose treatments apparently are working and her Dallas boyfriend of two years Brad Foster abruptly dumping her, Casey Tompkins escapes her personal woes and the summer Texas heat. She travels to the EMERALD REFLECTIONS Bed & Breakfast in Belfast, Maine. Casey hopes to write her second novel, but her computer fails to operate. The owners ask their friend widower Alex Kettner to fix Casey's laptop. Alex is attracted to Casey, the first female he has shown interest in since his wife Carole died from a brain tumor three years ago. He cannot deal with feelings of betrayal because he loved his deceased spouse whom he was married to for twelve years. Casey finds Alex fascinating, but questions whether she should seek a man when she is on the rebound. Both rationalize that she is here to write a book on an 1853 romantic tragedy. Fate intercedes as they coincidentally meet at the same restaurant and agree to share a table. Soon, love starts to flourish, but is it enough for something permanent? Fans of a charming contemporary romance starring two delightful lead protagonists will cherish EMERALD REFLECTIONS. The story line adheres to its main theme of love blossoming between two deserving, but wary warriors. A subplot involving the tragic 1853 tale of love is not only smoothly incorporated into the prime tale, but actually propels forward the main story. Readers who enjoy a picturesque locale with endearing characters and a straightforward love story will peruse this novel and demand more works by Jim Howell and Barbara Carraway. Harriet Klausner ReaderToReader.com
Book 2 of the romance trilogy Horses of Tir Na Nog
Life for CJ, and Shawn, has taken on new meaning and a wonderful turn. Never in a million years did CJ think she could be this happy. With her new husband and closest friends in tow, she’s bound
