Series:
McCallister’s Paradise
Genre:
Contemporary romance on a tropical island
Author:
Chantel Rhondeau
Now
available: Happy Endings, Diving Into Love, and For Love or Charity
Fall
in love with the strong men and smart women of McCallister’s Paradise!
At
their tropical island resort, the McCallister family works hard. Life in
Paradise should be perfect. After all, the place is great for a romantic
getaway. Unfortunately, the five McCallister siblings are still searching for
their happily ever afters… and romance always seems just out of reach.
But
determined hearts won’t be denied. And when love is on the line, a McCallister
doesn't fall halfway!
Purchase
Links:
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Nook
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Happy Endings - Book 1 (on sale for just 99 cents!)
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Handsome,
wealthy Quinn McCallister is the most eligible bachelor on McCallister’s
Paradise. Making his family's island resort a success is all that matters to
this workaholic. Everything changes when he meets the beautiful new massage therapist...
Larissa Benner
may have survived cancer, but its aftermath left plenty of problems besides the
ever-looming fear of relapse. Her family nearly went bankrupt paying for her life-saving
treatments. She desperately needs the full-time therapist position on the
island and the benefits that come with it. The last thing she wants is problems
with her boss, or a complicated office romance.
It’s hard
for her to resist Quinn’s charms—or his passionate side. However, Quinn is
married to his job. The choice between love and work is tough for him to juggle
and has Larissa scared. If the cancer recurs, could she count on him to be
there for her? Or would he leave her to face it alone, ending her relationship
in tragedy?
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
I have never been as frustrated with a book boyfriend as I was with Quinn. His heart is in the right place and he so wants to please his family but he has lost sight of the important things. This frustration was part of the reason why I was so engrossed by this book; witnessing him get it so horribly wrong, yet willing to learn and change.
Larissa has been through so much and come out stronger the other end. Reluctant to enter into any new relationship because of major trust issues, she holds part of herself back. When Quinn starts to get under her skin, we see her come alive and assert herself and stand up for what she wants. She is not prepared to settle and neither should she have to. Will Quinn get his act together before he loses Larissa for good?
Set against a stunning backdrop this is truly a paradise where happy endings can and will come true. A poignant story that will secure your belief of happy endings.
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
I have never been as frustrated with a book boyfriend as I was with Quinn. His heart is in the right place and he so wants to please his family but he has lost sight of the important things. This frustration was part of the reason why I was so engrossed by this book; witnessing him get it so horribly wrong, yet willing to learn and change.
Larissa has been through so much and come out stronger the other end. Reluctant to enter into any new relationship because of major trust issues, she holds part of herself back. When Quinn starts to get under her skin, we see her come alive and assert herself and stand up for what she wants. She is not prepared to settle and neither should she have to. Will Quinn get his act together before he loses Larissa for good?
Set against a stunning backdrop this is truly a paradise where happy endings can and will come true. A poignant story that will secure your belief of happy endings.
Diving Into Love - Book 2
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Parker McCallister is the playboy of the family, never having a care in the world beyond his next fling. When Sierra Burns nearly runs him down on horseback, she challenges him in ways he's never experienced. Now all he has to figure out is how to capture this beauty's heart, and this time it is about more than sex and fun for him.
Shortly after meeting Parker, disaster strikes for Sierra and her secret troubles are revealed. Now she needs his help in the worst way. The only problem is she wants to earn her place in life and have a chance to be the person she wants to be, not who her rich parents expect of her. Taking charity from Parker or his family would feel like a lie to her convictions, and she doesn't want dating him to be a condition of accepting their help.
Despite her hesitations, Parker's charms and charisma are hard to resist. Just when she gives up fighting against the attraction and allows herself to hope for love, his past foists a surprise on the new couple and throws Sierra's life out of balance...again.
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Chantel Rhondeau's talent lies in creating characters that constantly surprise you and go against your expectations. Everything about Sierra should mean that she is scared to say boo to anybody but the reality is that she is stronger than most people. She is not afraid to stand up for herself and challenge those around her. That being said the scars run deep and have not left her unscathed.
Parker is known for being a playboy at the resort but images can be deceiving. It is an image he is happy to work with as it keeps those around him from knowing that he has had his heart broken. Parker sees Sierra and sees a future. Despite living in a paradise, it is not smooth sailing for the couple as her insecurities and his past get in the way. Can they both look to the future together and leave their pasts behind them?
Chantel Rhondeau's style of writing is engaging. She hooks you into this story immediately and creates an intense story that has you invested in the characters and their happy ending.
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Chantel Rhondeau's talent lies in creating characters that constantly surprise you and go against your expectations. Everything about Sierra should mean that she is scared to say boo to anybody but the reality is that she is stronger than most people. She is not afraid to stand up for herself and challenge those around her. That being said the scars run deep and have not left her unscathed.
Parker is known for being a playboy at the resort but images can be deceiving. It is an image he is happy to work with as it keeps those around him from knowing that he has had his heart broken. Parker sees Sierra and sees a future. Despite living in a paradise, it is not smooth sailing for the couple as her insecurities and his past get in the way. Can they both look to the future together and leave their pasts behind them?
Chantel Rhondeau's style of writing is engaging. She hooks you into this story immediately and creates an intense story that has you invested in the characters and their happy ending.
For Love or Charity - Book 3
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Sydney
McCallister isn't looking for love, especially not from an overbearing man
demanding money for his charity after missing the cutoff date for proposals.
Doesn't Matthew Coleson realize his organization isn't the only one hoping for
a grant from the McCallister family? Tired of dealing with the constant stream
of angry people and feeling terribly homesick besides, Sydney wonders if she
should give up on New York and head back to the family's island resort.
When Sydney's office is trashed and she receives a threatening message, she's certain Matt must be responsible. After confronting him, however, she learns there is more to this man than is apparent at first glance. There's something about his eyes... besides, who can resist a man who helps homeless people get back on their feet? He seems to truly care about people and swears he would never hurt anyone.
Together,
they work to uncover the identity of the person threatening Sydney, and Matt
seems determined to keep her safe. Questions remain for her, despite the
excitement Matt brings to her life... Does he care about her for herself, or is
he more interested in her family money and what that could mean for his
charity?
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
The problem with having money is having to work out if people want to be with you for you or your money. This is certainly the case for Sydney. She has been bitten by her ex-boyfriend who was only interested in her money.
Matt runs a charity helping some of society's most vulnerable people get back on their feet but his funding has been cut and he is desperate to find an alternative source. He challenges Sydney on more than one level but she finds it difficult to trust that he doesn't have an ulterior motive for wanting to be with her.
Sydney is a strong and confident woman who is not afraid to speak her mind but trusting is a big problem for her. Can Matt be the one who wins her heart or will money get in the way?
Another gorgeously written instalment of this rich but down to earth family's escapades. Set against a backdrop of New York and the paradise island, we can see the contrast between city and island life and how island life gives Sydney and Matt the space and time to explore their relationship without the pressures of city life getting in the way. I have once again loved the visit to McCallister's Paradise and can't wait to be sucked back into the next story in this series.
Review
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
The problem with having money is having to work out if people want to be with you for you or your money. This is certainly the case for Sydney. She has been bitten by her ex-boyfriend who was only interested in her money.
Matt runs a charity helping some of society's most vulnerable people get back on their feet but his funding has been cut and he is desperate to find an alternative source. He challenges Sydney on more than one level but she finds it difficult to trust that he doesn't have an ulterior motive for wanting to be with her.
Sydney is a strong and confident woman who is not afraid to speak her mind but trusting is a big problem for her. Can Matt be the one who wins her heart or will money get in the way?
Another gorgeously written instalment of this rich but down to earth family's escapades. Set against a backdrop of New York and the paradise island, we can see the contrast between city and island life and how island life gives Sydney and Matt the space and time to explore their relationship without the pressures of city life getting in the way. I have once again loved the visit to McCallister's Paradise and can't wait to be sucked back into the next story in this series.
Love's Ride - Book 4 and Cooking Up Love - Book 5 coming soon!
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New release mailing list: http://bit.ly/1qKSN0q
Check out all Chantel's available titles: http://www.chantelrhondeau.com/p/my-available-titles.html
Thank you so much for the post and the reviews! I'm so happy you enjoyed McCallister's Paradise! I have to admit that I can't stop thinking about this family either. I need to get back there soon to write Brad's story :-)
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