Blurb
Sexy bartender Seth Marino is the epitome of the allure and sophistication for which the town of Lavender Shores is known. For twenty years, Seth has found contentment and happiness as co-owner of the Blue Blossom Bed-and-Breakfast. Seth’s kind heart, good looks, and humor charm both locals and tourists—except the one person who despises him.
Charley Perez began building the life of his dreams a few years before Seth moved to town. Just as his hard work was about to pay off, Charley saw his hopes for building a restaurant worthy of his abuela’s recipes slip through his fingers when Seth arrived. Sure, maybe Charley has a temper, perhaps he should smile more, but does the whole world have to lay out the red carpet for the slutty bartender while never giving Charley a break?
When Lavender Shores welcomes a star-studded food-and-wine celebration, Seth and Charley are forced to work together, leading to an explosion of anger and passion. Both men find the heat and fire of hatred morphing into an irresistible attraction. But even as Seth sees a different side of Charley, the hurt and anger of the past simmer below the surface, threatening the future. And a lifetime of struggle isn’t easy for Charley, who must find the courage to show his true self in seeking help and reaching for his dreams.
(Contains Lavender Shores maps and family trees.)
Charley Perez began building the life of his dreams a few years before Seth moved to town. Just as his hard work was about to pay off, Charley saw his hopes for building a restaurant worthy of his abuela’s recipes slip through his fingers when Seth arrived. Sure, maybe Charley has a temper, perhaps he should smile more, but does the whole world have to lay out the red carpet for the slutty bartender while never giving Charley a break?
When Lavender Shores welcomes a star-studded food-and-wine celebration, Seth and Charley are forced to work together, leading to an explosion of anger and passion. Both men find the heat and fire of hatred morphing into an irresistible attraction. But even as Seth sees a different side of Charley, the hurt and anger of the past simmer below the surface, threatening the future. And a lifetime of struggle isn’t easy for Charley, who must find the courage to show his true self in seeking help and reaching for his dreams.
(Contains Lavender Shores maps and family trees.)
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
I've love all of Rosalind Abel's books, but The Victorian is amazing!
It's essentially an enemies to lovers story, but it is so much more. It's complex, and tackles some important issues.
It's a compelling story of someone who's so broken that he can't allow himself to be happy. It's a reminder to start imagining what you want and to find your happiness, your true love.
It's a wonderful story of two men who despised one another, yet never really knew each other. Sometimes we only see what we want to see, instead of seeing what's really happening. Their story perfectly captures this.
It's a tender, real, and raw look at a man suffering with mental health issues, and the shame that comes with it. The enlightenment that follows is well written and well developed.
The Victorian is another riveting and superb romance in the Lavender Shores series by Rosalind Abel. It's emotional and will push some of your buttons, as issues such as anger, anxiety and depression, are approached with understanding and tact. I love this book and cannot praise it enough!
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