Release Reviews: All The Way: Kristen Proby
All The Way (Romancing Manhattan #1)
Kristen Proby
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Release Date August 21, 2018
In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new Romancing Manhattan series, three brothers get more than they bargain for as they practice law, balance life, and navigate love in and around New York City.
Finn Cavanaugh is known for being a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. He owns a successful law firm with his brother and brother-in-law in Manhattan. On the rare occasion that he has down time, he spends it at his home in Martha’s Vineyard. But when Finn’s troubled niece goes to stay with him for the summer in Martha’s Vineyard, he’s reluctant to take time off from work. That is, until he meets his beautiful new neighbor, London.
London Watson is a Tony Award winning actress on Broadway. When tragedy strikes her family, leaving her alone and injured, she flees Manhattan for Martha’s Vineyard. Hoping she can figure out how to pick up the pieces of her life, London is convinced that she’ll never be able to return to the stage. But when she meets the charming young girl next door and her sexy uncle, they soon lure London out of her shell as she finally begins to heal from the wounds of her past.
But when London feels confident enough to return to the spotlight, she’s dealt another devastating blow. Will the newfound love between London and Finn be enough to conquer all? Or will it be over before it has a chance to grow…?
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When he first meets London Watson, it is not a good time for her, nor is it an appropriate time to really pursue her. But when they meet again in another location and under different circumstances, all bets are off. Finn is charismatic, sexy, successful, and persistent. And the more involved he gets with her the more she sees he is also generous, protective, and sometimes a bit bossy and controlling.
London's whole world has been turned upside down and she is not even sure what her future is going to look like. Her Broadway career is uncertain due to an injury. But Finn is a great distraction and source of happiness. But she is strong, independent minded, stubborn, intelligent, and resistant to being managed or taken care of.
Although this is a pretty fast insta-relationship and many parts of it come together easily with few issues, they do have some problems with communication and how they respond to situations. They both like things their way and can be strong-willed in their opinions. They will have to figure out how to navigate these differences to make it work.
Finn is ready for everything and sometimes can be pushy about it. London is struggling to maintain her own identity and independence, and also dealing what to do about her career. And there is also a bit of a suspenseful sub plot adding a bit of drama.
This is a sweet, steamy, low angst romance with mature characters. It takes us from Manhattan, to Martha's Vineyard, and to LA. I liked both Finn and London even though their communication issues could be a bit frustrating. I figured out the mystery pretty early on and it kind of felt a bit rushed and anti-climactic. I also felt like the book had an abrupt ending and I could have used one more chapter or epilogue, but I know we will see more of London and Finn in upcoming books.
Her best friend, Sasha was vibrant and fun. I really liked his overprotective brother, Quinn, his late sister's husband, Carter, and his mom, and niece. I am interested to get more of these guys and their fun family dynamic in future books.
I received this book for free from edeweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Finn Cavanaugh runs a law firm in Manhattan with his brother and brother-in-law. Work is his life, and even bleeds in during the time he takes his niece out to his home in Martha’s Vineyard for the summer.
These two knew each other before they discovered they were neighbors, but the timing was all wrong the first time they met for anything other than business. Now that the business is behind them, Finn wants to explore more with his beautiful neighbor.
They were cute together. A more mature couple, they didn’t have the same challenges a younger couple might. But careers, healing, and unexpected circumstances throw wrenches into what they want all the same.
This was a low angst, smooth read. Much of the conflict and surprises that were revealed were things I had already worked out and predicted. I wanted a little more in the end too. When I reached the final sentences, I found myself trying to turn the page for more because it felt abrupt.
As the first in a new series, readers are introduced to the whole Cavanaugh family and the other brothers’ particular romantic challenges. I really enjoyed getting to know Quinn and Carter (their widower brother-in-law), and look forward to seeing more from the entire family.
I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Kristen was born and raised in a small resort town in her beloved Montana. In her mid-twenties, she decided to stretch her wings and move to the Pacific Northwest, where she made her home for more than a dozen years.
During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.
Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.
Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.
During that time, Kristen wrote many romance novels and joined organizations such as RWA and other small writing groups. She spent countless hours in workshops, and more mornings than she can count up before the dawn so she could write before going to work. She submitted many manuscripts to agents and editors alike, but was always told no. In the summer of 2012, the self-publishing scene was new and thriving, and Kristen had one goal: to publish just one book. It was something she longed to cross off of her bucket list.
Not only did she publish one book, she’s since published close to thirty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, and is also proud to work with William Morrow, a division of HarperCollins, with the Fusion Series.
Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two pugs and two cats.
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