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Secondhand Romance (2013)

by RoseAnn DeFranco(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

The Wild Rose Press

series

Brothers of Audubon Springs

review 1: Secondhand Romance is a very entertaining and emotional story by Ms. DeFranco. It’s well written the dialog is good, the characters are well done. It’s set in the fictional small NJ shore town of Audubon Springs.Annie O’Malley is the heroine. She has lost both parents in a tragic plane accident and is trying to change and rebuild her life in the town where they vacationed every year. She has a lot of grieving done and yet has so much more to do. She has opened and run Second Chance Books for a couple of years while she tries to get over their passing.She has a friend who owns the bakery next door, Mia Anselmo. And loves this wonderful little shore town.Tony Juliano is the hero and to be love interest. Tony has a construction, renovation business he runs with his bro... morethers working for him. Tony is the incredibly handsome and masculine male, about 35years old; he never has a serious romance with anyone. He has been hurt a few times, it seems Tony struggled through school and did not attend college, but took over the family business. He’s successful, not wealthy exactly just living a good life in a small town and is content with what and who he is. When he first meets Annie, he thinks she’s too young and definitely a bit of a flake. Due to her age, her friendship with his cousin, Mia, and the offbeat personality he doesn’t pursue her romantically.Two years down the road, while doing some electrical work for Annie’s shop, they challenge each other verbally and strike up an acquaintance. The bet turns into quite a challenge and the two of them are often together. Tony finds there is much more to Annie than meets the eye, and romance begins to bloom.That’s the set-up. This is a book you just must read for yourself to get the excitement and feel the growing respect and love between these two. Can seemingly opposites be soul mates? Hmmm. You really have to read this marvelously romantic and exciting story! It’s well written, humorous and compelling.My advice, grab you favorite beverage, a few tissues and snuggle in for a wonderful read! Enjoy everyone, I certainly did!Copy was gifted
review 2: Sigh. I just didn't connect with Tony and Annie as much as I did with Rafe and Emma. Don't get me wrong, it was fun to watch the eldest Iuliano finally join his brothers in deciding on that special someone. There were some fun dialogues between the brothers and of course, Marcella Iuliano is always entertaining when she's taking her sons to task. This book just didn't have as much depth in Tony and Annie's relationship. My favorite parts of this book were when I got glimpses of Rafe and Emma two years after their story ended. Favorite line? "Do you not understand what it means to grovel and beg?" Rafe asked. Haha! Love the relationship between these Iuliano brothers!!! less

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