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Katherine in Gold (The Beachy Bride Book 2) Kindle Edition

by J.B. Hartnett (Author), Nancy Thompson (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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*Warning: this is a love story with sexual situations and copious swearing. It also deals with an inappropriate relationship between an underage girl and a much older man.

When Katherine Symes experiences heartbreak at the age of twenty, she picks herself up, dusts herself off, and declares no man will ever break her again. The independent, potty-mouthed Katherine makes no apologies for how she lives her life. Marriage, babies, and husbands are ideas she’s never even entertained. There is only one thing she’s never had the guts to do.

Open her own cafe.

The day of her best friend’s engagement, a stranger bulldozes his way into her life. Handsome, tall, and annoying as hell, he pushes all her buttons. A mutual acquaintance introduces them, and the stranger, Holst Rutherford, wastes no time in presenting Katherine with half ownership in a coffee shop he wants to open in Laguna Beach; he just doesn’t want to do it alone.

Can she put up with Holst to achieve her lifelong dream?

Holst moved to the coastal town of Laguna Beach with clear intentions: a fresh start, concentrate on his new business, and enjoy the beach at his doorstep. After ending a toxic relationship, he never considered entering a new one. But there is something about the ever-combative Katherine which makes him realize she could be much more than a business partner. She just might be the one.

However, she is going to need a little convincing

In the second installment of the Beachy Bride series, we follow the story of Katherine and Holst. A tale of shaking off the past, embracing the future, and finding true love.
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    The Beachy Bride
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    263 pages
  3. Language
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    July 9, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010TL3SB2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 9, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 9, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3513 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 263 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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DCT
5.0 out of 5 stars This read is absolutely "Golden".
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2015
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This is my fifth read by this author, and five is simply golden. I was so captured by this story, that I felt like I was right there in Laguna Beach with Holst, Katherine, Tori, Cam and all the amazing characters that make up this magical ensemble cast of friends. This series is the journey of each of these "colorful" brides and these incredible grooms to whom they are betrothed. Each one so far has captured a little more of my heart, and Holst Rutherford just makes me swoon with his sexy sensitivity, devotion, and steadfast loyalty to those he loves. J.B. Hartnett is a talent that every romance lover must experience. This is my favorite to date, but something tells me that Frodo and Dee's love story will be my undoing. But next, I think we are going to be cordially invited to the nuptials of Ruby and Drew. This is the wedding season, and I'm a sucker for a beautiful bride.
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Amanda F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreakingly sweet!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2016
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This book was fantastic! I loved the first book, Bride in Bloom, and this was no different. This book is about Kathrine, Victoria's best friend/former roommate and Holst who we briefly met in book one.
Katherine was damaged by an abusive father and a previous relationship that began when she was way to young and is just now coming to terms with the fact that it wasn't right. That she was actually a victim. She uses alcohol and mostly sex to help cope.
Holst was also damaged by a previous relationship with a violent alcoholic who reminded him of some childhood issues he also has. This was ultimately a beautiful story about two people who are at a point in their lives that they are willing to begin overcoming their past. And choose to battle it out together.
As with the previous book there are sexy times! But they only add to the relationships and are tastefully done and not a focal point of this story. There is a strong cast of secondary characters and I cannot wait to see how the rest of our couples come together! Dee and Frodo are going to tug on my heart strings I can already tell!
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5.0 out of 5 stars complex, graphic and full of cuss words
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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This story has all the things I love. Well-written characters with deep backstory, very hot sex and strong women who aren't afraid to say the F-word. I really appreciate the author's voice - she clearly does her homework in character development. I never had to stop and try to picture anything - this story rolled out in my mind like a movie. I love the anti-slut shaming vibe (THANK YOU for women who own their sexuality and aren't about to be embarrassed about it). The banter was at times laugh-out-loud and the resolution totally satisfying. I've just discovered this author - having read Bride in Bloom first and devoured this one in about 2 days. I was delighted to learn she has three previous books and have already purchased Inky. This is totally worth a full-price buy.
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KayyyOhhh
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015
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There's nothing I didn't love about this book and the characters. If I could change one thing,it would be to expound on what happened to Kath in her youth. A glimpse into the "grooming" she endured, just so the confrontation that takes place isnt so instant. I understand the building of the suspense and keeping us on our toes to wait and find out what happened, but I personally wouldve appreciated a little more background.

I think both books in this series could be a fabulous movie or a great television series. So many characters, so many storylines! It would have to be on cable though...the cursing and hot sex scenes must remain in tact!

J.B. Hartnett, please write more books like this! Make them longer too. I keep reading these books in record time!

Highly recommend this book, as well as the other one in this series.
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theavidbooknerd
4.0 out of 5 stars ” Her characters have often come into contact with the worst humanity has to offer but come out stronger through ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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FULL REVIEW LOCATED HERE: https://theavidbooknerd.wordpress.com/2015/08/17/katherine-in-gold-by-j-b-hartnett/
Okay, first of all, if you’ve never read anything by J.B. Hartnett you need to understand something. She’s not your typical romance writer where the characters have mild anger towards a past boyfriend/girlfriend and that’s their “trouble.” Her characters have often come into contact with the worst humanity has to offer but come out stronger through the ordeal. It lends a complexity and depth to her books that are hard to find. I’m truly a fan because the way her characters are makes me long to be like them – courageous, strong, independent, fierce and loving.

With that said, let’s get into “Katherine in Gold.” This is J.B. Hartnett’s second book in her series “The Beachy Bride.” Both are fantastic and can make you cry. And they’re only $0.99 right now on Amazon!!! I promise this is a great deal for this series.
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Shari Neely
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as touching as the first book of the series, if not more.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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5 Stars. J. B. Hartnett has a wonderful talent of connecting characters to each other, themselves, and the world. Holst is a dynamic character who had stole my heart when he tucked a blanket around a sleeping Katherine. My heart felt every emotion through this journey and I cannot wait to see more characters grow and heal one another.
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Ami Kincaid
5.0 out of 5 stars The Beachy Bride series is a big hit!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
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Love the Beachy Bride series! Hartnett does an amazing job with these characters and with her descriptions of the settings. After reading both of the books in this series, I almost feel as though I would know this place on sight. I look forward to reading more by this author soon!
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A. SAUERS
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2016
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Great book!
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marie77
5.0 out of 5 stars Received an arc of this and read it in 2 ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2015
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Received an arc of this and read it in 2 days that's how addicted I was to this book because I already read Bride In Bloom anybody who hasn't read J B Hartnett's book all i can say is YOU ARE TOTALLY MISSING OUT and I would give her books 5 stars everytime
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