Jul 10

Katherine in Gold by J.B. Hartnett Review

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4 Smooches!

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Synopsis

*Warning: this is a love story with sexual situations and copious swearing. It also deals with an inappropriate relationship between an underage girl and a much older man.

When Katherine Symes experiences heartbreak at the age of twenty, she picks herself up, dusts herself off, and declares no man will ever break her again. The independent, potty-mouthed Katherine makes no apologies for how she lives her life. Marriage, babies, and husbands are ideas she’s never even entertained. There is only one thing she’s never had the guts to do. 

Open her own cafe. 

The day of her best friend’s engagement, a stranger bulldozes his way into her life. Handsome, tall, and annoying as hell, he pushes all her buttons. A mutual acquaintance introduces them, and the stranger, Holst Rutherford, wastes no time in presenting Katherine with half ownership in a coffee shop he wants to open in Laguna Beach; he just doesn’t want to do it alone. 

Can she put up with Holst to achieve her lifelong dream? 

Holst moved to the coastal town of Laguna Beach with clear intentions: a fresh start, concentrate on his new business, and enjoy the beach at his doorstep. After ending a toxic relationship, he never considered entering a new one. But there is something about the ever-combative Katherine which makes him realize she could be much more than a business partner. She just might be the one. 

However, she is going to need a little convincing

In the second installment of the Beachy Bride series, we follow the story of Katherine and Holst. A tale of shaking off the past, embracing the future, and finding true love.

Review

Another great book by J.B Hartnett! I love how her stories draw you in and the characters are so relatable. I really like how I can imagine hanging out with them. Katherine begins her journey by questioning whether or not to embark on a new business venture. And this new business venture happens to have one heck a hunk named Holst! Both have demons they need to face and eventually find one another to lean on.
Katherine is a strong character that doesn’t want to have relationships with the men in her life. She clearly states what she wants before the affair starts and if the men she is with begin to have feeling for her she bolts. This wall she built is from losing a man that she once loved and lost. Her heart aches for this man but as the story continues you see why she became attached to this dream man. Holst, though, knows there is more to Katherine. He tries chipping away at her heart and find himself unable to live without her. Although there is a mixture of business and pleasure, i would say it was done tastefully and was very romantic.
Just like in Bride in a Bloom, it all starts with the dress and the rest follows. I enjoyed when previous characters join in and blend with the story. New events happen and they just made me gush! These friendships seem so real. I recommend this book to the reader that wants to enjoy a good romance this summer. 4 smooches for Katherine in Gold.

~Sarah

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