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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

{Book Review} Waves of love



Waves of love is a book based on a young man and an older woman, I say young as in 22 and older as in 32. Sage is a bookstore owner who gave up everything to look after her family store when her dad died then her mum followed shortly after. Derek is a young self-taught surfer who left home a long time before his father had a chance to kick him out, his mum died when he was young and his dad was not the ‘lonely type’ so had plenty of women who had kids that always moved in with them but never treated him nice and his dad never gave a toots. Sage has lived in her town almost all her life but never managed to learn how to surfer, Derek after self-teaching himself to surf he pitched an idea to an editor to let him document his surfer travels and write a book.

I love how the author introduced Derek and Sage, you can feel the chemistry right there and then. Though sage is reluctant due to the sage gap (cradle robber) she doesn't want to even consider it, Derek on the other hand things she’s hot and is into her. The author gives you a glimpse of what each character is feeling and experiencing, though I wouldn't normally say this as for me I do not know why I feel weird even more awkward to consider dating someone younger than me but I have nothing against those who do since I only date men older than me (personal choice and no daddy issues – they are usually 5-7 years older than me). I love the chemistry, the behaviour and the maturity displayed by both these characters; the author has made this book very engaging and not one to put down light heartedly. 
I read the book in 2 hours(with occasional breaks –was travelling) but I think it could be read in less than 2 hours. The English language was used nicely and no grammatical errors that I could see; this is a romance book so I was very happy with the level of romance in the book as well as intimacy. Unless fifty shades of doom (yes I have read all 3) it was not repetitive and was only described in 2 sections (not saying where it is go read yourself). This is a well written book which I am very happy to recommend to 16+, I always put 16+ even if the author put 13+ (with this book I am not sure).

Product Description

Can love overcome an age difference of more than 10 years?

A contemporary romance unlike any other!
At thirty-two, Sage Drake has the world by the tail. She owns her own bookstore, in sunny Florida, and loves her work so much she lives in the apartment above the store. Then one day a young surfer strolls in, cadging free coffee and donuts from her little caf?.
His name is Derek Chambers, and he’s no regular surfer: he’s an author of a series of surfing travelogues, eager to do a book-signing or two at Sage’s store. She goes him one better by offering to host a series of writing workshops, with Derek as the star.
In return, Derek offers to teach Sage ”" who’s never learned ”" how to surf.
Will the two find love in the waves?
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18 comments:

  1. It does sound like a fantastic read. I know a lot of people who get weirded out by dating younger guys although it seems to be the rage in Hollywood right now. :)

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    1. Hollywood seems to carry it but i do not know if i could but you never say never

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  2. Sounds like a really good read, I'll have to check it out!

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  3. This sounds like a great read. I think I need to check it out more in depth for sure. Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. I love reading - will have to check this out!

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  5. Sounds like it would make a great Lifetime movie:)

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  6. I love books so thanks for the review of this one.

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  7. I haven't read a chic lit in such a long time. I have steered primarily to non-fiction. But I love that your post is making me crave for some women's fiction again. Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. My mom read this book I believe. Is this in a series or similar books by the same author?

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  9. I'm not much of a romance novel reader, but this one sounds interesting.

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  10. Intriguing! Thanks for sharing your review!

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  11. I've never been a romance novel fan - my mom is though, I will send this review her way :D

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  12. I am not into romance novels but my friend LOVES them. I will send this one her way!

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  13. I don't know about the girl being 10 years older. it does happen but i think it's rare. I think it's not as big of a deal for guys to be ten years older. doesn't it usually take longer for guys to want to "settle down" anyways? haha who knows.. times have definitely changed.

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  14. Sounds like a fun book. Just wish I had more time to read.

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  15. Hmmm sounds like an interesting read and also sounds like it wouldn't take too long to get through. Thanks for the review!

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  16. sounds like a perfect pair! =) i love happy books!

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  17. Aw sounds like a good premise for a nice, uplifting read :)

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