Book Review: Up in Flames (Rosemary Beach #13) by Abbi Glines

Up in Flames
Rosemary Beach #13

By:
Abbi Glines

Release Date: June 28, 2016

Publisher:
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GR's Summary:

The villain of Rosemary Beach finally gets her own happy ending in the long-awaited final novel of the #1 New York Times bestselling new adult romance series by Abbi Glines. 

The blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling Rosemary Beach series ends with a bang when the troubled character readers love to hate gets her very own happily ever after in this eagerly anticipated and overwhelmingly requested story. Known for causing problems for everyone in Rosemary Beach, Nan has been growing up lately, and she’s finally taking center stage—and finding love with the man she least expected.

My Thoughts:

I can't believe we finally got Nan's book!  I have been following the Rosemary Beach Series from the very beginning, and could not stand the nasty, bitter, and manipulative Nan from the start!  However, she has been such a significant character in this series all along, and I've wanted to get inside of her head.  Let's just say her book was a page turner, and anything but vanilla, which is nothing less than I'd expect from a story about Nan.

In, Up in Flames, Nan is in over her head, but she doesn't know it!  She got involved with a dangerous and powerful criminal, and now there are people that want information out of her, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of her connection to that criminal.  

Enter Major, (Mase's Cousin.)  He has been tasked with getting close to Nan, and collecting intel.  His boss' right hand man, his co-conspirator, and the mastermind behind the tracking and surveillance is Cope Roth.  Major is sleeping with Nan, and she is taken with his charm.  However, she doesn't like the fact that he sleeps around, and doesn't make her his number one priority.  

Consequently, Nan decides to leave Rosemary Beach and go to Las Vegas on a mini vacation, where she meets the sexy, masculine, dangerous, and very serious, Gannon.  Nan shares an unbelievable connection with him, and likes his take charge, alpha male demeanor. Now, Major is pulling out all of the stops and trying to win Nan back.  He realizes that he cares for her, and she was much more than an assignment to him.  Who will Nan end up with?

Up in Flames was filled with lies, manipulation, conspiracy, danger, suspense, and seduction.  We get another page turner from Ms. Glines, and fans of the Rosemary Beach Series will be very pleased!  I enjoyed getting in to Nan's head.  As I read her story, I started to like her.  She was a very lonely, and heart-broken person, who had known nothing but rejection since she was a young girl.  Rush, her brother, was her hero, and the only person that had ever showed her love and acceptance.  

Nan grew on me, the further I got in to her story.  She realized that she was not easy to like or even love, and was working on becoming a better person.  We got to see sweet glances of Nan and her softer side, whenever she spent time with the nephew that she loved with all of her heart, Nate.  I enjoyed the sensual and erotic relationship between Nan and Gannon.  However, it was a bit dark and twisted, which gave me mixed feelings.  It worked for Nan, so that's all that really matters.

It was great being reunited with a few characters of the Rosemary Beach Series.  I especially enjoyed getting more Rush, Blaire, and little Nate.  I saw how forgiving  Blaire was to Nan, despite everything that she had done to her, and it made me love Blaire even more!  She tried to make Nan feel welcomed, and like a part of the family.  I have so much respect for Blaire's sweet and loving character.  I cannot believe this is the final book in the Rosemary Beach Series!  I am going to miss all of the characters so much, but am looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Ms. Glines writing.

My Rating:

I give, Up in Flames, by Abbi Glines, 4.5 Secrets, Lies, and Manipulations, Dark Eroticism, Redemption & Healing, Falling In Love Filled Stars!!!

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Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Field Party, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. A devoted book lover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found at Facebook.com/AbbiGlinesAuthor and AbbiGlines.com.

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Blog Tour: The Best Goodbye by Abbi Glines

The Best Goodbye

By:
Abbi Glines

Published:
Dec. 1, 2015

Publisher:
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next sizzling novel in the Rosemary Beach series, featuring well-known playboy and Blaire’s half brother, Captain. 

“The look on Rose’s face had screamed that she was hiding something. Hell, she’d practically run away from me. There was something to that. I knew there was . . . “ 

After ten years in the employ of a mysterious crime boss, River “Captain” Kipling is ready to leave his sordid past—and his cover occupation as an upscale restaurateur—behind him. The only thing standing in the way of his “retirement” is his commitment to launch a new restaurant in the resort town of Rosemary Beach. With his sister, Blaire, nearby, Captain can delay his dream of running a humble bar on the waterfront, but the unwanted attentions of his head server, Elle, have him itching to get out. 

Until he notices Rose Henderson, the new server at the restaurant. All he knows about the pretty redhead with the cute glasses is that she’s a hardworking single mom from Oklahoma. But there’s something overly familiar about her laugh…something strange about the way she looks at Captain…

My Thoughts:

Wow!  The Best Goodbye is a story that blew me away.  I started reading it really late in the night, and couldn't believe how much I was immersed in the story.  When I looked down at me Kindle for the first time, I saw that I was at the fifty percent mark!  This story was such an addictive read!  I loved every moment of it, and my anticipation and excitement for these characters and their journey never wavered.

River "Captain" Kipling is temporarily in Rosemary Beach setting up for the opening of an upscale and classy restaurant.  He's lead a very dangerous life, and is ready to move on from his life in crime.  Captain is Rose Henderson's first and only love.  She has been looking for him the past ten years, and has finally found him after her long search.  Rose decides to disguise her appearance by dying her hair, and wearing glasses.  She has changed a lot in the past ten years, and has decided to work as a server at Captain's restaurant to quietly observe him, and see if he is still the same man she fell in love with.

Unfortunately, Captain has changed into a darker and harsher version of his previous self.  Just as Rose is deciding to leave Rosemary Beach, Captain discovers who she is.  Slowly, Captain begins to reveal himself to Rose, and show her the man she fell in love with.  However, Captain thinks that Rose is too good for him, and if she knew about his past, she would be long gone.... 

The Best Goodbye was the best kind of page turner!  It left me with a huge book hangover, and is the kind of book that could have been one thousand pages, and I still wouldn't have been ready to let these characters go.  I loved Rose.  She was strong and very resilient, but still had a vulnerability to her.  She was sweet, compassionate, nurturing, and protective of those she loved.  She was also very unassuming, and the type of person I could see being friends with.  

Captain had a tough outer shell.  He had known such deep emotional pain and tragedy.  His only bright light came from Rose, and when she was gone, he lost everything.  It was sad reading about the state of his emotions and how much he had changed since he was a teenager.  

Ms. Glines alternated between Captain and Rose's past and present.  This gave me great insight into who these characters were, all they had been through, and how they had changed from their experiences.  When they were together, the depth of their emotions and love for one another was palpable.  If you're a romantic like me, you will be captivated by their story.  It truly was breathtaking.   

My Rating:

I give, The Best Goodbye, by Abbi Glines, 5 First Love, Emotional, Passionate, One and Only Forever Filled Stars!

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Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Field Party, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. A devoted book lover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found at Facebook.com/AbbiGlinesAuthor and AbbiGlines.com.

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Blog Tour: When You're Back (Rosemary Beach #12) by Abbi Glines

When You're Back
Rosemary Beach #12

By:
Abbi Glines

Published:
June 30, 2015

Publisher:
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next new adult novel in her beloved Rosemary Beach series, which continues the story of Mase and Reese from When I’m Gone. 

“She was where my home would always be. It was time I took the next step and proved to her I was all in. Forever.” 

A chance meeting in Rosemary Beach has turned into a fairy-tale romance as Reese prepares to move in with Mase on his family ranch in Texas. With the loving support of the Colts, and her recent discovery that she has family of her own, Reese can finally move on from the dark horrors of her past and into a bright future. 

But Aida isn’t going to let that happen. The beautiful blonde has been raised to think of Mase as her cousin, but it’s clear to Reese that Aida doesn’t love Mase like a cousin should. 

And then there’s Captain, the inescapable stranger who has connections in Dallas and Rosemary Beach—and who conveniently shows up wherever Reese happens to be. Hot, mysterious, and plain-speaking, Captain isn’t afraid to tell Reese what he thinks about Mase—and how he feels about her. 

As the competition for Mase and Reese’s hearts heats up, Reese’s past begins to unravel, illuminating shocking truths that will forever change the lives of the happy couple—and set the final stories of Rosemary Beach in motion.

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My Thoughts:

Abbi Glines continues to deliver!  As one of my auto-buy authors, I have never been disappointed in one of her stories.  I know I'm in for a sizzling, sexy, hot page turner, when I pick up a book by this author.  In, When You're back, the love story of Mase Colt Manning and Reese Ellis continues.

Reese has been separated from Mase for almost month while she has been visiting her newly discovered biological father's side of the family.  She decides she can't be separated from the man she loves any longer, and surprises Mase when she shows up in Dallas.  However, Reese is the one with the surprise when she discovers, Aida, Mase's clingy "cousin" who acts like she wants Mase all to herself.  

Simultaneously, Blaire's brother "Captain" like's what he see's when he looks at Reese, and thinks that Mase doesn't deserve her.  He is determined to win Reese over, and has no problem flirting, or speaking his mind about what he perceives to be Mase's shortcomings. 

When You're Back, reminded me of why I fell in love with Mase to begin with!  He is one of the sweetest, sexiest, and most adoring cowboy's that I have had the pleasure of meeting.  It might have taken him longer than I wanted for him to realize that Aida was up to no good, but that's because there isn't a mean, or manipulative bone in his body!  Reese is a strong, and mature woman.  I would have pulled Aida's hair out or wiped her conniving grin off of her face eventually, but Reese had faith in her man!

Mase and Reese are absolutely adorable as a couple.  They love and respect one another, and treasure what they have together.  These two are soul mates, and not only do they have a deep emotional connection, but a downright erotic spark in the bedroom!

This story had a few plot twists; one of which was huge, and I never saw coming!  I hope Captain gets his own story.  I found him to be an interesting character, and still have some questions that pertain to him.  I thought the ending of the story was really sweet and romantic.  Even though it wrapped up Colt and Reese's story, I look forward to hopefully getting more of them as secondary characters.       

My Rating:

Fans of the Rosemary Beach Series will be excited to know that we get many of our beloved characters in this story!  It was especially wonderful catching up with Grant and Harlow, and my heart continued to break for Mase's biological father Kiro's situation with Emily.  I give, When You're Back, by Abbi Glines, 4.5 Romantic Cowboy, Beautiful Love Story, Fairytale Ending Filled Stars!  

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Blog Tour: When I'm Gone (Rosemary Beach #11) by Abbi Glines

When I'm Gone
Rosemary Beach #11

By:
Abbi Glines

Published:
April 7, 2015

Publisher:
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GR's Summary:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next new adult novel in the Rosemary Beach series, in which we meet Mase, a Texas heartthrob first introduced in Take a Chance who comes to Rosemary Beach to stir things up. 

I had an urge to fix all her problems. Which was stupid. She was doing fine without me. But something about those big eyes… 

Mase Colt-Manning has always preferred his humble life as a Texas rancher to his birthright as the son of a legendary rock star. In fact, he rarely visits his father’s rarefied world in Rosemary Beach, especially if it means bunking at his vile half-sister Nan’s house—until one visit leads to a chance encounter with a young, gorgeous house maid who awakens him with her off-key but spirited imitation of a country music star… 

Reese Ellis finally has her freedom. After escaping a lifetime of abuse from her parents and classmates for an undiagnosed learning disorder, she seizes the opportunity to be a house maid to some of the richest families in Rosemary Beach. But her job is in jeopardy when she causes an accident at the home of her most important client, Nan Dillon. When a hot, half-naked stranger with a cowboy’s swagger comes to her rescue, she’s intrigued—then afraid once he shows his own interest. Reese has never met a trustworthy man in her life. Will Mase be any different?

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My Thoughts:

The Rosemary Beach Series is one of my favorite New Adult Series'.  It has an unbelievably amazing and memorable cast of characters, sexy romance, and is riddled with plot twists that keep me riveted.  It is no wonder that this series is so addictive!  When I begin a book in this series, I never take longer than a day to finish it.  These are the type of books, you just don't want to put down.

In When I'm Gone, we get Mase Manning (Harlow and Nan's half-brother,) and Reese Ellis' story.  It is a story that grabbed my attention immediately, and never let it go.  Told from Mase and Reese's dual perspectives, we get a story that is entertaining and enthralling.  Reese has had a difficult life.  She was verbally, physically, and sexually abused as a child.  She was brainwashed into believing that she was stupid, when really what she has is Dyslexia, a learning disability.  She leaves her home at a young age, and is determined to make it on her own.  Reese cleans homes for the wealthy in Rosemary Beach, has her own apartment, and keeps to herself.  She is a knockout, and though men constantly hit on her, she keeps her distance from them.

Mase has his own ranch in Texas.  However, he is extremely close to his half sister, Harlow, and visits her often.  When he's down in Rosemary Beach, he stays at Nan's house, while she is in Paris.  On one such occasion, he meets the beautiful and sexy Reese.  He is intrigued by her.  It is not just her beauty that has him drawn to her, but also the fact that she seems a little lost, and like she could use some help. Mase and Reese become friends, and talk on the phone frequently after he gets her a tutor to help with her Dyslexia, and returns to Texas.  Feelings between them grow, but can Reese trust Mase, when every man in her life has hurt her?

I have loved Mase since the moment that he was introduced to me.  However, in this story, my love for Mase has reached the ultimate height.  He is so sweet, caring, tender, and patient with Reese.  Mase is a real gentleman, who is selfless, and puts her needs before his own.  I loved how protective and gallant Mase was with Reese.  When he decided she was his "one," he gave her all of him.  Reese was very vulnerable, had a lot of scars from her past, and just needed someone to encourage and believe in her.  Mase was what she needed.

When I'm gone was another excellent read in the Rosemary Beach Series.  It ended with a plot twist, and I am really looking forward to continuing Mase and Reese's story in the next book, When Your Back! 

My Rating:

I give, When I'm Gone, by Abbi Glines, 5 Romantic, Swoon-Worthy, Trusting, Healing, "Being Loved by Mase" Filled Stars!  It was wonderful being reunited with all of my favorite characters from this series.  I cannot get enough of Rush, Blaire, Woods, Della, Grant, Harlow, Jimmy, and everyone else!  I love this amazing cast of characters, and will be really sad the day this series ends!

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Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Field Party, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. A devoted book lover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found at
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