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A New Shade of Summer (Love in Lenox) Kindle Edition

by Nicole Deese (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 542 ratings
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As an artist, Callie Quinn relies on inspiration to guide her wandering soul. This summer she accepts a short-term muralist job in her sister’s charming town to spend some much-needed time with her family. After meeting her nephew’s friend, Brandon, she’s eager to draw out his untapped artistic talents—however, it’s the boy’s straitlaced single father who could use a little color in his life.

Davis Carter may be the town’s favorite animal whisperer, but his experience is limited when it comes to understanding his preteen’s rebellious behavior. Desperate for a breakthrough, he follows the lead of a free spirit who claims to know the way into his son’s closed-off world. Soon, Davis isn’t the only one caught up in the hope of a new beginning.

Just as Callie considers trading her unattached existence for a life rich with promise and permanence, an unexpected visit from the past threatens to send her packing once again. Davis and Callie must learn to surrender their fears so they can find a love that will outlast the summer.

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  6. Publication date
    September 12, 2017
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About the Author

Nicole Deese is a full-time lover of humorous, heartfelt, and hope-filled fiction. She is the author of the Love in Lenox novels, A Cliché Christmas and A Season to Love, as well as the Letting Go series and The Promise of Rayne. When she’s not writing sweet romances, she can usually be found reading near a window while sipping a LaCroix. She lives in small-town Idaho with her handsome hubby and two sons.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XRXPYN4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Waterfall Press (September 12, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1684 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 542 ratings

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Nicole Deese is a Christy and Carol Award-winning, bestselling author of hope-filled, humorous, and heartfelt contemporary romance novels. When she's not sorting out character arcs and story plots of her own, she can usually be found listening to an audiobook and multitasking at least four different chores at once. She’s a hoarder of sparkling water, a lover of long walks and even longer talks with friends, and a seeker of fun and adventure at all times. She lives in small-town, Idaho with her happily-ever-after hubby, two freakishly tall teenage sons, and one princess daughter with the heart of a warrior.

Find her online at www.nicoledeese.com.

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Kathryn
5.0 out of 5 stars Such Sweetness!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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Nicole Deese always knows how to blend the deep topics of family, hope and trauma with lighthearted banter, sizzling chemistry and a happily ever after worthy ending. This novel was no different. While I would have liked more on the matters of faith, I loved the characters and the pace of this book. It was clean, sweet and engaging romance, plus lots of heart!
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Rissi
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Shade of Summer by Nicole Deese - Contemporary Fiction Sure to Set Hearts Aflutter
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017
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If you adore swoon-worthy stories with heart, A New Shade of Summer is one that rivals the best of the best. It’s smart, funny and beautifully romantic in all the right places, spaces and ways. It’s a story sure to set hearts aflutter.

Failure is something Davis Carter feels the crippling weight of. As a single parent, he’s trying to find the hole in his relationship with his son, Brandon, which will allow him to slip past the kid’s defense. Between his son and running his vet client, he has very little time for anything. Furthermore, Davis is having to deal with bothersome in-laws that cannot – or won’t, respect Davis’ role as Brandon’s parent.

Life turns upside down for both of these men when into their small town breezes the red-headed free-spirit, Callie Quinn. On her annual visit to spend time with her sister’s family, Callie is the “fun aunt,” the girl everyone loves, but never expects to stick around. Callie has a wanderlust that hasn’t been caught. As Callie bonds with Brandon, the creative souls form a connection that slowly forces him to open up. Also under her spell falls Davis, a man who’s cautious and patient heart has already been broken…

Unfortunately, I’ve not read all of the novels boldly sporting the name Nicole Deese on their cover. What I have read (a novella, and one full-length novel), I’ve thoroughly enjoyed, which is why this, her latest, immediately caught my attention. From the brightly lit hues of the cover to the eye-catching hot air balloons, this story certainly looked the part of perfect romantic-comedy. As I settled in to begin flipped its pages, whether or not the story would match its cover were the answers I was seeking.

"Falling in love with you was not happenstance." - Nicole Deese, A New Shade of Summer

‘Summer’ boasts a unique story. Perhaps not at first blush, but the further Deese tugs readers in the story, the more we realize this. On the surface, this is merely an adorable romance novel that is as charming as its cover suggests (which would be more than enough for this reader). Read on and you discover the story is actually one of a complicated, and emotional upheaval (backstory) for its primary players. Speaking of those protagonists, let’s talk about them.

The text switches off between Callie and Davis’ respective first-person POV’s (chapter-by-chapter). Though many things do, it’s this factor that has a great influence on the depth of the characters. Nicole’s characters suffer no shortcomings in terms of being fleshed out because of this. Davis and Callie are among the most memorable couples in fiction I’ve encountered. They’re strong, independent and multifaceted souls on their own.

Together, they bring out the best in one another, and even, on occasion, the worst. Their journey is the best of the best. The simmering, longing emotion is beautiful. They sort of “fall” into a relationship, but it’s the kind of transition that feels natural, so it reads authentic and romantic. And oh my, that first kiss!

A New Shade of Summer is a magical masterpiece. Nestled inside these pages is a story so charming, it’s sure to melt the romantic of any reader’s heart. It’s swoon-y (this thanks to Davis – speaking of, who else things he resembles Colin Egglesfield??), quirky (attributes to Callie) and heartwarming. The cast of characters keeps the reader giggling over their antics, but it’s the writing that keeps us fully engaged. Deese’s beautiful prose impresses throughout every corner of this story. It’s more than a contemporary novel because it pushes its characters towards something more.

If you adore swoon-worthy stories with heart, A New Shade of Summer is one that rivals the best of the best. It’s smart, funny and beautifully romantic in all the right places, spaces and ways. It’s a story sure to set hearts aflutter. ♥
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Tony Parsons
4.0 out of 5 stars A very awesome book cover
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
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Lennox. Calla “Callie” Lilly Quinn (Aunt, artist) plans on spending her summer painting a mural.
Dr. Davis Carter (32) claims to be an animal whisperer.
Callie & Brandon (asst.) were starting to shape/form the mural.
Was there a romance in the air for Davis & Callie?
Will Callie have other artistic projects in town?

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written small-town adventure book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great small-town adventure movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It was just OK for me so I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; Waterfall Press; Brilliance Publishing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
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Britt98
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Addition to the Series!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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A New Shade of Summer is a great addition to the Love in Lenox series. It is the third book in the series, however, just as it is with the other two books, this story can be enjoyed as a stand alone. There are characters from previous books that appear in this one, but the story line is strong on its own. I do recommend the whole series, however, as these books are just so enjoyable!

I have listened to all three of the Love in Lenox books on audio and have really liked them. A New Shade of Summer had both a male and a female narrator and I thought they did a very good job.

I will admit that although I loved the character of Callie, she did wear on me a bit by the last third of this book. She had some growing to do and some lies to overcome that she had been believing about herself for a very long time. I was happy with her again by the end of the novel. I thought Davis was amazing and he was a character that I did not really care much for in book two. The author did a good job of creating a character that I had a lot of compassion for.

I look forward to reading or listening to more books by this author.

(4.5 stars)
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Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2017
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Wow! This story makes you feel all the emotions; from worry, frustration, disappointment, grief and rejection to patience, acceptance, faith and love.
Callie is a bright breezy character who comes to town to stay with her sister and family for the summer. It's her usual way of life and she has a 'Tiny house' in their garden. She is nomadic by nature and doesn't ever settle in one place.
Enter Davis, a vet, who moved across the country with his son when his father became ill. He wants a steady life for them both. Brandon, his son, is 12 and seemingly frustrated with his life, especially school and his dad.
Put these 3 together and what you have is a story which never falters and moves at a cracking pace. The sparks between Callie and Davis were electric and handled in such a way that you completely believe in their attraction to each other.
Another winner from Nicole Deese which doesn't let you put the book down until you've finished. Then you close it with a sigh and a smile.
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Monty
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the Lenox trilogy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2020
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Read my first Nicole Deese book last month and have just completed book number 5 by Nicole. Each one has been a "can't out it down" read and look forward to reading more.
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