Blue Sky Bay #1
Cutler & Gracie
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I was so excited to finally read Cutler’s book. I’ve loved this kid since the Magnolia Falls days, when he was the adorable nephew with all the charm and swagger. I still remember him as that sweet, confident little boy with the black leather jacket, and hair slicked back like he owned the world. Watching him grow through Magnolia Falls and Rosewood River series, shaped by two families who claimed him as their own, made him feel like family. And now seeing him as a grown man, a successful architect, honestly made my heart proud.
And then there’s Gracie. His best friend. His person. The girl he once swore he’d marry someday when he was just a kid. Their connection in this book is so warm and natural, full of years of shared memories and constant devotion. They move around each other with this ease that only comes from a lifetime of choosing each other, even when they didn’t realize that’s what they were doing.
There was a moment in the story that made me hesitate — a choice Gracie makes that I wasn’t sure I would like. But the author handled it with so much tenderness, humor, and genuine affection that it ended up deepening their bond instead of hurting it. Every scene between them feels rooted in love, even when they’re trying so hard to pretend it’s just friendship. Their kisses, their laughter, their soft moments… all of it carries the weight of two people who have been in love far longer than they’ve been willing to admit.
What touched me the most was how selfless Cutler was. He wanted Gracie to find her mojo again after Paris, even if it breaks him. Gracie quietly loving him, and being conflicted about her life choices, because he is home to her. That kind of love — patient, loyal, willing to hurt if it means the other person grows — is what makes these books so wonderful to read.
The side characters bring so much heart and humor, especially the godfathers who show up exactly when Cutler needs them. The chat among friends is a standard with this author, and I love the comic relief they bring to the story. That plus the support from these friends, and allows the reader to know them before it’s their turn to have their story. This book is tender, funny, sexy, a beautiful, heartfelt romance about realizing that the person who has always been by your side is the one your heart has been waiting for. Easily five stars!
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Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!
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