Book: Somewhere on Mackinac
Series: States of Love
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Alexandria Corza
Publication date:May 3, 2017
Length: 113 pages
Reviewed by Erin
Synopsis
How far would you go for the man of your dreams?
Now that he’s single, Chicago businessman Jordan Monroe can finally take his long-desired trip to Mackinac Island for the Somewhere In Time fan celebration weekend. On the first day, Jordan finds himself attracted to Miles Colter, a handsome local stable owner who is giving horseback tours of film locations.
Jordan is surprised and charmed that Miles pursues him. When Jordan learns the stable is in trouble, he wants to help despite Miles’s resistance. As their relationship grows personally and professionally, Jordan dreads the issues that face them—an ex who won’t let him go, the complications of a long-distance relationship, and a secret he knows he shouldn’t be keeping.
Can Jordan and Miles find a way to forge a love as timeless as the romance in their favorite film?
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Review
I
am a big fan of Dreamspinner Press's States of Love series. I find all
the locations and landmarks and the unique characteristics from each
state to be really compelling. When I read the blurb for Somewhere on
Mackinac by Jeff Adams I was immediately intrigued. I admit that I've
never seen the movie, Somewhere in Time, which plays a significant role
in the book, so I think I missed out a bit on all of the connections
between the setting and the book but all in all this book was a nice,
easy read that I liked.
Jordan
Monroe is a huge fan (understatement if there was one!) of the movie,
Somewhere in Time, and now that he's currently single, he decides to
embark on a weekend on Mackinac Island--where the move is set--for a fan
celebration weekend. Once he arrives and is surrounded by all the
things that he recognizes from the movie, Jordan is in heaven. Even more
so when he crosses paths with Miles Colter, one of the locals who helps
out at the hotel where Jordan is staying. There is an instant
attraction between these two, and from there we watch Jordan and Miles
get to know one another and yes, fall in love. I have to say that even
though I've never seen the movie or been to Mackinac Island, Jeff Adams'
love of both is readily apparent. He transports the reader to the
picturesque setting where you travel by horse and carriage or bicycle
and everyone calls out greetings as you walk down the street. From the
fudge shop to the diner to the estate where the hotel is located, I
could picture everything in detail with ease.
The
romance between Jordan and Miles is sweet and lovely, if a bit on the
old fashioned side. This is not a complaint, by the way. I like the fact
that these two men took the time to really get to know one another in
spite of their intense physical attraction to one another. I wasn't so
much of a fan of Drake, Jordan's ex who was just insufferable, and the
big misunderstanding between Jordan and Miles toward the end of the
book. For two grown men who should know better, this was a bit
frustrating for sure. But it really was the setting and the gentle
romance between Jordan and Miles that saved the book for me. And made me
want to watch the movie, too. If you're looking for something light and
easy with a nice romance, make sure you check out Somewhere on
Mackinac.
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I enjoy reading anywhere. I really don't have a favorite place
ReplyDeleteWell, I read everywhere but my favorite place is still my own bedroom :)
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