As the new year approaches, journalist Brooke Castle escapes to a remote mountain cabin for a self-improvement retreat - even though she has no idea where to start. But her plans of quiet solitude are shattered when a booking error forces her to share the cabin with sexy bookstore owner Sam Donovan.
Though Sam makes Brooke tingle all over, he's bad-tempered and has a past shrouded in mystery. When a sudden snowstorm prevents them from leaving, the cabin quickly proves to be too small for both them and their undeniably hot attraction.
Sam has spent the past year fighting his attraction to the perky, inquisitive Brooke. With his need for privacy, the last thing he wants is a relationship with a reporter. But when Brooke discovers his closely guarded secret, he has no choice but to surrender to her demands.
Despite their game of cat-and-mouse, Brooke and Sam embark on a sizzling affair...but neither of them expects to follow a lead straight to love.
Nina Lindsey writes romances filled with heart, heat, and happy endings. She is delighted to introduce readers to Bliss Cove, California, a coastal town with an abundance of warm cookies, ocean breezes, and the ever-present possibility of love.
Nina loves all things spicy and sweet, with chili chocolates being at the top of the list. She is also a fan of glossy magazines, pop culture, Gilmore Girls, energy bites, Orangetheory, and the sound of silence.
She lives in Wisconsin with her meteorologist husband (yes, she asks him daily, "What's the weather forecast?"), their two children, an overly energetic dog, and a snail named Pipsqueak.
Another exceptional 5-star tale from the amazing Nina Lindsey. This author truly knows how to touch the very heart of me through her lovable characters and world-building, descriptive writing style. I am simply addicted to all of these small-town romances, and Words of Love became an instant favorite as this couple's experiences and journey completely consumed me. This slow-burning novel was chock full of sweetness, tenderness, and fiery passion. Sparks ignited when the perky and optimistic journalist Brooke Castle, found herself stranded in a secluded cabin weathering a brutal snowstorm with the overly sexy and broody Sam Donovan. Deliciously captivating from beginning to end, this was the perfect heartwarming read.
Brooke, a down on her luck reporter, was looking forward to a winter getaway to reflect, reset goals for her career, and rediscover herself. However, all plans went awry when the man she secretly desired surprisingly showed up at the cabin and turned everything upside down. What was supposed to be a quiet retreat became an opportunity to spend time and get to know the guarded town bookstore owner and local hottie, Sam.
I just adored everything about this perky heroine and her radiant "sunny side up" attitude towards life. Her quest to take chances and seek courage showed just how much strength and determination Brooke possessed. She was precisely what Sam needed. A guarded man who was a true disbeliever of romance and riddled with secrets, I relished the gentle and loving way Brooke managed to guide this hero to unravel and shed his many layers slowly. All along, their chemistry was explosive, which certainly made this read a treat. I couldn't help but fall in love with all things Sam, and it was pure joy seeing the relationship blossom. From the remote cabin in the woods to the quaint seaside town of Bliss Cove, I loved every moment spent with this remarkable couple.
Once again, Nina Lindsey overwhelmed me by penning yet another beautiful and lighthearted passionate story, that I truly enjoyed. If you are a lover of contemporary romance, I highly recommend this novel, this series, and this author as a must-read.
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Sam and Brooke's love story grabbed me right from the start. These opposite attracts cuties were so endearing. Yes, they've got personal stuff they're dealing with (or ignoring). But what I loved is how they came together to support each other's lives, challenges, etc.
And they were so sweet! Even gruff Sam was a total softie in his own special way. From blizzards to blanket forts to Bliss Cove, watching these two fall in love was a delight. I could feel their "feels" coming off the page. I loved Sam and Brooke.
I loved this story about Brooke and Sam. Honestly, I didn't really remember Brooke from the other books in this series, though Sam was more memorable. But that's okay because the books in this series can be read as standalones.
Sam was not the most interesting character. In fact, I noticed that I’d started this book months ago and put it down. I’m pretty sure that was because of Sam. Then I read Book of Love, and became intrigued with how Sam turned out to be so likable by book 5, so I went back to give him another chance. And... like Brooke, I’m so glad I did.
I was in the mood for a sweet friends to lovers romance and this HIT THE SPOT!!! Loved Brooke & Sam!!! The imagery was perfect during the scenes at the cabin!!! Highly recommend this book and series!!!
“I brought my own bedding.” She sounded slightly defensive. “I like nesting.”
“The journey to the end.”
“We should win love. Achieve it. We should fall in love with being in love.”
“The one who won’t leave your side.” The one who will weather all storms with you.”
“...that hope and home could always be found.”
“Radiate good energy, and you never know what could happen.”
I love traveling back to Bliss Cove and I couldn’t wait to see who would find that magical chemistry in this wonderful coastal town.
Nina has a way of writing about a place and characters that just draws you in and makes you fall in love. I was not disappointed at all with Words of Love.
We have the sexy, but grumpy bookstore owner, Sam Donovan and the sweet journalist Brooke Castle who both need some quiet solitude to work so they both book a cabin deep in the woods.
There’s nothing quite like getting hooked on a book from the word go. And this is what happened to me in the first story I read in the Bliss Cove series, the beauty being each one can be read as a standalone. Firstly, I have to say that the author’s writing is impeccable. She’s made her characters come alive in a quiet seaside town where everybody’s eager to know everyone’s business, and created convincingly lifelike personalities. The storyline’s narrative flow felt natural, was easy to read and although it’s low on angst, I didn’t miss the drama.
‘In other words, he was like a thundercloud to her rainbow.’
I just love discouragingly tetchy heroes with a chip on their shoulders, and Sam Donavan is of no exception. He’s quite an enigma, a poor conversationalist, keeping himself to himself. But how could he not be aware of the girl who goes about her life with a ‘sunny side up’ spring in her step day in, day out? Trouble is, he isn’t one for breaking the ice and Brooke Castle not making the first move I found understandable. The spin on the town’s activities which Brooke takes a hearty interest in is really well conveyed, but why Sam doesn’t make an effort when he could is a conundrum of sorts. Obviously, the only way to find out how he ticked was to keep on reading!
“Have you always been a glass half-full kind of person?”
Brooke’s had more than her fair share of ups and downs but still looks on the bright side. Lindsey nailed her character. I loved her fighting spirit to move on, look for solutions and not rely on a family member who’d helped her out in the past. It was time to plan for the future and what better way than to escape to a remote cabin in the mountains. However, she’ll be in for a surprise or three!
“I’ve never been a person who needs to be alone much, but a place like this makes me see the appeal of solitude.”
I couldn’t help but root for Sam. Discovering his secret...well, my first thought was here we have a guy who’s got more emotional baggage than he knows how to cope with. I truly believed that he needed someone like Brooke and even though they’re so unalike, they do have an interest in common. At the very least, all I wanted was for them to become friends and if he opened up to her, maybe she could help him.
“This is the granddaddy of all secrets, Sam.”
Brooke believes in ‘the one’. Sam hasn’t got a romantic bone in his body. This slow-burn character-driven romance’s steaminess is set in one of the cosiest places you can imagine. Lol, I’d be game to do what Brooke did with blankets if I didn’t think hubs would roll his eyes!
“At least I know what it feels like to be in love. Maybe that’s a part of your problem right there. You’ve never been in love…”
I really enjoyed watching Sam coming into his own and Brooke opening her eyes to a truth too close for comfort. Now then, I’m not a huge fan of third-person narration; nonetheless, Lindsey has skillfully woven witty banter and intelligent dialogue into a romance that is well-worth reading. Bravo!
“Surrendering is like giving up. Throwing in the towel. We should win love. Achieve it. We should fall in love with being in love.”
Last November I read the third book in the 'Bliss Cove' series and I was convinced I'd found my favorite hero in Grant, but I think I may have been wrong, because I had not yet read Sam's book.
Sam is now my very favorite 'Bliss Cove' series hero (I have a weakness for seemingly broody heroes who have a secret softness for the heroine). In 'Words of Love' we get to read Brooke and Sam's story and it's a lovely one.
Sam is the aforementioned broody bookstore owner and Brooke is the romantic and eternally optimist "sunny side up" reporter trying to restart her life after suffering some major disappointments. Both are looking for a bit of quiet when they rent a remote cottage only to find out they've rented the same cottage by mistake, and then of course there was a major snowstorm that prevent either from leaving (one of my favorite tropes). After they get stuck together and alone, they have some hot and heavy sessions in a blanket fort (I will never look at blanket forts the same again).
Sam and Brooke are both convinced they could not possibly have a relationship outside of the cottage and blanket fort of secrets as they have entirely different beliefs when it comes to love. Sam doesn't believe in it and Brooke most certainly does. Obviously, they are very wrong and we get to see them attempt to fool themselves into believing they're dating to help each other out (I won't say why this "dating of convenience" happened as it would be a plot spoiler) and not because they are obviously falling in love with one another. They face a few bumps along the road to their HEA, but they get it together just in time. Also, we get glimpses of past favorite couples and the lovely residents of Bliss Cove.
I loved this book and I am hoping for more in this series, because I am a greedy reader.
Words of Love may just be my favorite thus far in the Bliss Cove series. Nina Lindsey gives us the kind of slow-burn romance I can't help but fall hard for, as the mysterious book shop owner in Sam finds himself stranded with the wonderful local reporter that is Brooke, in a cabin deep in the woods. Oh these two. No one has been able to figure out why Sam is often gruff and closed off. And perhaps he just needed someone like the delightful woman in Brooke to break through his walls.
Their unexpected days together as they wait out a winter storm is full of surprises. The way Lindsey takes her time in allowing Sam to begin to open himself up is simply beautiful. Brooke takes baby steps with him, enticing him with moments she has gleaned from her childhood and it's just a matter of time before he finds himself wanting more from this incredible person.
The chemistry is palpable as they find a rhythm together during these secluded days and nights and huge secrets are revealed. I liked Brooke and her easy nature, even when she was questioning her own choices and what might lie ahead for her career-wise. She is a nurturer and never forced Sam for any more than he could give. Even despite the fact that she has harbored a crush on him for a long while.
The small town of Bliss Cove is ever-present and full of a necessary levity as Sam tries to figure out how to navigate a new life for himself and finds that he is a different person after his time with Brooke. They both have a bit of self-discovery to manage and one only hopes it can be done together.
Well worth your time, this entire series is heartwarming and full of joy. Words of Love is my new favorite and it will be yours too.
As the new year approaches, journalist Brooke Castle escapes to a remote mountain cabin for a self-improvement retreat - even though she has no idea where to start. But her plans of quiet solitude are shattered when a booking error forces her to share the cabin with sexy bookstore owner Sam Donovan. Though Sam makes Brooke tingle all over, he's bad-tempered and has a past shrouded in mystery. When a sudden snowstorm prevents them from leaving, the cabin quickly proves to be too small for both them and their undeniably hot attraction. Sam has spent the past year fighting his attraction to the perky, inquisitive Brooke. With his need for privacy, the last thing he wants is a relationship with a reporter. But when Brooke discovers his closely guarded secret, he has no choice but to surrender to her demands. Despite their game of cat-and-mouse, Brooke and Sam embark on a sizzling affair...but neither of them expects to follow a path straight to love.
A book of attraction from a far, of barriers and walls. “Internal logics” are examine. Words of Love touch on many emotional aspects and created a great story to be read. “It takes courage to leave, but it takes more courage to stay” Find Words of Love by @Ninalindseyauthour on Amazon
This series is phenomenal! Words of Love, the 4th installment of the love stories of Bliss Cove, tells the story of Bliss Cove's bookstore owner, Sam Donovan and the romantic lover, Brooke Castle. Although, of course, both of them have always held a secret interest in the other from afar, it took being stranded together in a country cabin during a snowstorm to really be able to feel, taste, and fully experience their attraction for one another. Sam, who truly doesn't believe in romance or commitment to one individual, is met with pink unicorns and fairy dust ultra romantic Brooke, who longed for her One True Love and the Big Romantic Gesture (BRG). This attraction was off-the-chart hot, quick, and goose-bumpy. How Brooke turned Sam 200% into a total romantic for his One True Love, is a beautiful, witty, special, and full-circle story. Ms Lindsey has done it again with another installment in this series! I especially loved the little nod to another romance series of alter-ego author Nina Lane, "Sweet Dreams." If you haven't begun reading this Bliss Cove series, you can start with this one, work backwards while awaiting a new installment!!!
NEW TO ME AUTHOR AND BOOKS! The blurb is what caught my eye on this one & well let's just say that I will be reading the other books too! Check out my FULL REVIEW -> CLICK HERE
Nina Lindsey's Bliss Cove series is full of sweet, small town romance. Each book is interconnected with the others, but they can be read as standalones.
I love all the couple's from the series but Brooke and Sam have definitely become my favorite. I enjoyed their sunshine and grump dynamic, and it was fun to get to know them after meeting them earlier in the series.
They start out with mutual attraction that gets hard to ignore while trapped together by a snow storm at a remote cabin. The set up for how Brooke starts to help Sam with his work was so cute and the story flowed well from there. It is told in dual POV, so you get to understand their motivations, concerns, and hopes really well.
I definitely recommend Words of Love and the whole Bliss Cove series!
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
This is the fourth book in the series and it just made me fall in love with series even more. I couldn't put this book down. I'm going to warn you now this book is book hangover worthy one. Plan plenty of time to dive into this one because you'll be mad if you get interrupted. I was so lost in the pages of this one and I truly didn't come up for air until I was done. I loved Brooke and Sam. They were so perfect for one another. This book had me hooked right off the bat, but then the snowbound in an isolated cabin had me sold. I liked how Brooke brought out a different side to Sam even a romantic one he did't even think he had in him. Big romantic gestures were mentioned in Sam's schooling of romance, but that man pulled out a few himself that are very swoon worthy. This book has plenty heart and feels. It also had me laughing along the way. I can't recommend this one enough!!
Sam owned the Title Wave Book Store and was a mystery to everyone at Bliss Cove. Brooke is a reporter and she is always looking for a new story. When the cabin was double booked and the weather was so bad they spend some time together, will they manage to become friends and will Brooke find out Sam's secret. Wow this book was amazing and so emotional with twists and turns that you don't see coming and a page turner. Nina is an amazing author and talented writer and I have read all her books but I think this one is definitely my favourite. I definitely recommend you read this book and series and you will definitely not be disappointed. I Voluntarily Reviewed an ARC Copy Of This Book.
Another 5 star read from Nina Lindsey! My favorite of the Bliss Cove series. 2 unlikely bedfellows trapped in a blizzard. What could be more romantic? A plucky reporter and a reclusive book store owner are in for a shock when they find out they are spending a new years getaway together... Ending up snowbound in a small cabin.
Sam and Brooke are both looking to recharge their batteries. What they weren't counting on was that in order to get back on track they would need the others help. A quick paced story full of warmth and sweetness this was the perfect pick me up.
*Everything that happens in the blanket fort stays in the blanket fort*
Oh how I love going back to Bliss Cove! I really loved these characters, Sam and Brooke. He was broody and mysterious. Brooke moved back to Bliss Cove after a series of stumbles in her life. They find themselves stranded in a cabin because of a snowstorm. Is there anything cuter than a blanket fort? She figures out his secret and offers to help him. The chemistry is there before they both admit it. Just a great read all around. I hope there will be more Bliss Cove books because Nina Lindsey certainly knows how to pull you into the story from page one. I adore her!
Nothing better than an opposites attract story when the characters realize they may have more in common than they believed. Sam has secrets and needs to keep Brooke at a distance but their attraction is too much and they give in. I loved reading their growth and when they come to the realization they may be able to have more, especially for Sam. The story is intriguing with an air of mystery, passion, and some comedy that had me smiling the whole time reading.
Nina Lindsey's new book, " Words of Love", the fourth book in the Bliss Cove series, will have your heart beating a little faster. Sam, the grumpy and quiet, bookstore owner doesn't believe in love or relationships. Brooke, the newspaper reporter is in love with love. This story has it all friendship, attraction, love, and hot and Steamy sex. Will Sam finally realize what was missing in his life.? Will Brooke wait for Sam? This book will pull at your heartstrings.
Words of Love is book four in the Bliss Cove series. Brooke and Sam's story. I think Sam is now my fave guy, of course I felt the same way about Hunter, Jake and Grant. If you are looking for a good old romance, some great sexiness with a little drama this book is the one! Nina Lindsey is the queen of romance!
When a double booking has Brooke, a Bliss Cove reporter, and Sam, the bookstore owner, together during a major snow storm, anything can happen. When they learn each has so much to offer the other, everything is turned upside down ~
Sam it's such a sweet guy! He secretly had a crush on Brooke since he arrived in Bliss Cove. Brooke is always so cheerful, glad she helped Sam with Romance 101.