Barefoot in the Rain (Barefoot Bay Series #2)

An Amazing Book!

Barefoot in the Rain is the first full length novel by Roxanne St. Claire, I have read. In the past, I’ve read two of her novellas. They were sweet, touching, and a little hot. I was expecting the same thing with this book. That wasn’t exactly what I got. Barefoot in the Rain is part of The Barefoot Bay Series, it is the second of four books. I didn’t read the first book, Barefoot in the Sand, and I don’t feel it’s actually necessary for you to have to read that book, to read, understand, and fall in love with Barefoot in the Rain.

I have to say this upfront. This isn’t going to be a review where I tell you what happened with the book. I don’t want to spoil ANYTHING. What I will tell you is that this is a book you HAVE to read. Have you ever had one of those books where the scene was so intense, you actually forgot to breathe? Barefoot in the Rain is one of those books. The Prologue alone will have your heart racing. It’s emotional, heartwarming, and heart-wrenching, and at times frustrating.

I don’t know about you, but there are some romance novels where I wish I was the heroine. This isn’t one of those books. There are times as readers we just want to scream at the characters to get their acts together, this isn’t a book you can do that with. This book really touched me. Having my own personal experiences with the subject matter, it really played with my emotions. I found myself questioning my humanity, because I didn’t know who I was supposed to feel for.

The three main characters in the book are: Jocelyn Bloom, Will Palmer, and Jocelyn’s father, Guy. Barefoot in the Rain deals with domestic abuse and Alzheimer’s disease.

In the summer of 1997, Jocelyn and Will were both preparing for the beginning of the rest of their lives. Each were going to go to college and experience life outside of Barefoot Bay, thinking, hoping, and dreaming that their lives would become one, until one horrible, life changing night.

Fast forward fifteen years and everything has changed. Will’s big dream of playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers hasn’t come true and he’s back in Barefoot Bay, living in his old house, next door to the Bloom household. Jocelyn is a Life Coach to the rich and famous in Los Angeles. In order to seek refuge from a national scandal she’s a part of, she escapes back to Barefoot Bay for what is supposed to be some peace, quiet, and tranquility. She runs into Will and he shatters all of that.

Some of the questions asked in the book were, “What are you willing to sacrifice?” and “What are you prepared to die for?" For Jocelyn, it’s the same answer to both questions.

Jocelyn Bloom is an abuse survivor. Guy Bloom is her father who is supposed to love her, protect her, and keep her safe. Instead, Guy was her bully, tormentor, and abuser. Guy took away everything that Jocelyn loved and held dear. Now, Guy has Dementia and Will of all people is taking care of him.

Barefoot in the Rain is a wonderfully, fantastic story of love, loss, second chances, healing, and forgiving. This book will truly take you on a emotional roller coaster. Having a box of tissue handy is highly recommended. If you weren’t a fan of Roxanne St. Claire before reading this book, you definitely will be. Roxanne gave real insight to the life of an abuse survivor as well as to the life of a person with Alzheimer’s and those family members who are willing to give up everything to take care of that person out of love.

Source: NetGalley

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4 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Great "Chic" book.

This is a light read that is great for a day at the beach or to read on an airplane. It will keep you interested and you'll get to meet some interesting characters.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

WOW!!  This series only gets better!  Humor, romance and emotion

WOW!!  This series only gets better!  Humor, romance and emotion jam packed in this story set in a Florida Beach Community.  As many laugh out loud moments as grab the Kleenex moments.  Couldn't put the book down until I was finished.  Can't wait for the next one!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A really good book

I didn't want to put it down. I will definitely read more of her books.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly recommended Check it out

I like the book a lot. Good reading and I like when they continue the story on as they have in these books. The third one is coming out soon.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Too emotional

##Too emotional for me. I like to escape by reading. Some emotion is great but fun and sexy is more my style. I did however love book one in the series.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Touching story of what it's like to come home! Loved Jocelyn and

Touching story of what it's like to come home! Loved Jocelyn and Will! Can't wait to read Zoe's story!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good

This is a tough one. Abuse and forgiveness. I would have a hard time forgiving but I know it is much healthier to do so. 30 something virgin, really? Not a bad read just differrnt.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Boo

Thank you to the long winded poster that revealed everything about the book. Now i cannot buy it because why waste money on a book whem you have told everything that happens. Bn, due to this poster you just lost another sale!

1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Caitlin

I have to go. Ttyl.ill brb

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Good story

Good story and a nice second book in this series, but so sad! Kind of a few twists and turns though to stay interesting. Just not what I expected.

Loved It

Can't wait for #3

Interedting Interesting Interedting

Slow start but it got good.

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I just want to say that looking at reviews helps determine (some

I just want to say that looking at reviews helps determine (sometimes) the worth of purchasing the book. I am with all those people who say to those people who have to tell us everything about the book are idots and maybe Kindle owners trying to hurt B&N (lol). I don't ever read any review that is more than a quick short couple of sentences. I read what the book is about by B&N overview and go from there. I am buying the book because it looks like something I would like. I suggest anyone else wanting to buy a book not read any reviews from those idots who think they are helping us make the decision to buy the book. B&N should band those people from making a review like that one or more times! Good luck on reading the book. It sounds good to me.

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