Meet Seth & Josefina in this second-chance romance
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“Ms. Clarke has done it again! She’s created a lovable couple that readers will relate to and want to know.” InD’tale Magazine
When tragedy strikes, Seth Stewart is forced to return home after the death of his beloved father. The unexpected detour forces him to oversee the family’s auto shop and restaurant business, and Seth must kiss the prestigious internship goodbye after his first year at Berkeley Business School. When he collides with his first crush after his arrival, Seth wonders what possibly could have happened to Josefina Anders.
Josefina has hidden many secrets she is too ashamed to share with anyone, especially Seth. When they cross paths again, the urge to relive their past lingers in her mind even though she knows he couldn’t accept her sketchy past. Things get even more complicated when her mother returns, as well as her overly possessive ex, who decides to crash into her fragile existence all over again.
Will Seth’s connection for Josefina be strong enough to see past her secrets, or will he realize he can’t rekindle an old flame?
My Review
My Serenity follows the story of Josefina and Seth. Josefina’s life has never been easy. Her home life was one that she couldn’t wait to escape from. The only good in her life was Seth. Seth was her first crush and he gave her the strength to get through each day. Little did Seth know that the day he got his first kiss, would be the last day that he would see Josefina. Seth has always wondered what happened to Josefina. When Seth returns home after the loss of his father, the last person he expects to run into is Josefina. When the two of them are reunited after all this time, it’s as though no time has passed at all. As things start to develop between the two of them, Josefina’s past catches up with her. Will Josefina ever be able to escape her past and get the HEA she’s always wanted?
I thought My Serenity was an ok read. This is the second book in the My Clarity series and it can be read as a stand-alone. This story is told from dual points of view. The pacing is mid-range. I liked the idea of the story. The characters were fun and entertaining. I loved the chemistry between Seth and Josefina. Josefina is strong and has been through a lot. She’s a survivor and has just tried to make the best out of things. Seth is determined, a great friend and loyal to his family. He’s exactly what Josefina needs in her life. I loved watching the two of them together. I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next.
That being said, I would have liked to have seen Seth and Josefina’s relationship develop a little more. These two fell in love at a young age and then were separated for quite some time. A lot has happened in that time. I would have loved to see them get to know one another more. Don’t get me wrong,the sexual tension between the two of them was great, in fact, I loved it. But, I felt like their relationship as a whole was on fast forward and just left me wanting more.
My only other issue was the pacing. I thought the story started off really strong and with a good bang. It definitely had me interested and intrigued with the story. Then, I don’t know how to really explain this, but the pace sorta flattened out. The good news was that it did pick back up again in the end.
Overall, My Serenity was a quick read for me. It was a sweet second chance romance with no shortage of drama. I did have some issues with Seth and Josefina’s relationship development and the pacing. Other than that, it was an ok read for me. This book is sweet, has some mystery and intrigue. As well as some angst and romance. Even though this wasn’t a grand slam for me, I’m still glad I checked it out. I think this author has a lot of potiental and I’m looking forward to reading more from her in the future.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
Excerpt
“Are you nervous, Mr. Stewart?” She smirked. Her eyes were beaming playfully.
“No, not at all.” My pitch came off higher than I had expected, and I was upset with myself. I had to fix that. “I mean—” I cleared my throat. Two can play at this game, I thought. I squared my shoulders and sat up tall. “So, Josefina Anders, let me ask you some questions before I decide if I want to hire you.”
Her brows lifted, most likely wondering if I was being serious or joking. Dropping her crossed leg, she pulled the chair closer to the table. Josie pulled a piece of paper out of an envelope that I hadn’t seen a second ago, tucked away behind her back. She placed a resume on my desk. “Ask away.”
“How long have you been a waitress?”
“As long as I can remember. I got hired right after high school.” She pointed to her resume. “You can see that I’ve only worked at a few places, but I’m loyal and a good employee.”
“You’ve been a waitress for a long time, Ms. Anders. Do you think you’ll ever get sick of it?”
“Not if it means I get to see Mr. Stewart.” Her lips curled wickedly.
“Do you wear thongs or granny panties?”
Josie’s lips puckered, stopping herself from busting up. “Mostly thongs, but I’m not wearing anything under my skirt at the moment.”
Holy shit! I was trying to make her blush, but this was backfiring. Ignoring her last words, though it was extremely difficult to do, since all I could do was envision her with her skirt off, I continued, “Do you like to be on top or bottom?”
“I will be in whatever position pleases Mr. Stewart. I’m very flexible.”
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Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed
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