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The only thing missing is a romance—or in the grand hopes of the Papadopoulos family, a proper marriage. Preferably with Nick, their favorite son, currently serving in the Air Force. Paula, however, has doubts. After all, he’s been gone a long time and loves flying. Their lives have grown apart. Would he still feel anything for her?
When Nick comes home on leave, sparks fly, and not just with Paula. Nick's father wants him home, helping with the family sponge-diving business. His mother wants him back in the family, back in church. Nick just wants Paula . . . and the Air Force.
So who’s going to give in first? And what will it mean for their love and future?
Anonymous
Posted March 25, 2011
OMG, I felt like I overdosed on sugar as I read this book. There were no conflicts or drama, it was all so sickeningly sweet that I would not recommend it.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 6, 2012
I originally became interested in this book when I saw it was set in Tarpon Springs which is very close to where I live. Really cute love story with a focus on how God can change people's lives.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Debby Mayne is such a talented writer and she has an amazing way of bringing her characters to life. Once I picked up this book, it was impossible to put it down. I was swept up in this wonderful and tender romance from the very first page until the last.
Paula Andrews and Nick Papadopoulos were high school sweethearts. But Nick grew restless and didn't want to follow in his family's footsteps of working in the sponge diving or restaurant businesses in the Greek community in Tarpon Springs, Florida. So, he enlistes in the Air Force.
Now years later Paula and Nick both feels they are right where they want to be in their lives. Nick is happy in the military, and Paula owns her own candle and soap business, which is growing by leaps and bounds, but they're both missing one thing...true love.
When Nick returns home on leave, the moment he sees Paula, those old feelings surface again and he realizes he's still in love with her.
He battles with the decision of re-enlisting or staying in Tarpon Springs to start a life with Paula. Even though she want him to stay, she knows how much he loves the military and she fears if he stays he will eventually resent her.
But with the help and preseverance of some meddling, but loving Papadolpoulos women and the undying love Nick and Paula has for one another...in the end, Love finds a way!
**As an extra bonus, several of the mouth-watering Greek dishes that are in the story, the recipes for them are listed in the back of the book.**
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 8, 2012
If you enjoy quick easy read books with a positive feel....give this book a try. I enjoyed it!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 21, 2012
Recommend this book for a fun but reflective read.
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Posted February 21, 2012
Nice easy read with very likable characters. Although listed as a Christian Lit story, I found religion to be a background element until the 2nd half of the book.
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Posted February 10, 2012
Slow and predictable, this is heavy on preaching and light on romance. I was very annoyed by the interfering extended family.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 8, 2012
This book took me by surprise. I really enjoyed it. Loved that good things happened to good people even if there was struggle and faith to be found.
Make sure you indulge in the Avgolemeno soup!!
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Posted December 10, 2011
A fun, quick read with characters you quickly care about. The story did seem to meander slowly at times toward the inevitable conclusion. One thing the editor should have caught - the various timelines don't really mesh. Nick and Paula meet when he is a junior and she's a freshman. He just turned 30 but has been "in love with her" for 18 years. The school "bad girl", who was a classmate of both, has a 16 year old daughter.
The Greek recipes at the end are a fun bonus.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 19, 2011
A little sweet, a little bland but I enjoyed the setting, a crazy nearby town.
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Posted October 27, 2011
Nice, easy read! A story that just makes you feel good about human nature!
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Posted October 9, 2011
Had a few nice surprises although one section seemed to drag a little. Some fun recipes in the back.
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Posted April 15, 2012
I really enjoyed reading this book because of where it took place (Florida, one of my favorite places), because of the family values, and because I enjoy a cute love story. The author made me feel like I was there with the main character while I was reading, and overall I would definitely recommend this book to others.
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Posted April 15, 2012
very intertaining
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Posted April 15, 2012
cute story. nice recipes too!
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Posted April 10, 2012
Totally enjoyed this entertaining book of love and the challenges of fear of losing it.
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Posted March 12, 2012
Pleasant light read.
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Posted May 8, 2013
It wasn't really a bad book,but it wasn't that good that i would reccomend it to a friend.
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Posted April 19, 2013
Good read 226 pages
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Posted August 10, 2012
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Overview
The only thing missing is a romance—or in the grand hopes of the Papadopoulos family, a proper marriage. Preferably with Nick, their favorite son, currently serving in the Air Force. Paula, however, has doubts. After ...