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The Shipwreck (Lavender Shores Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Rosalind Abel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 354 ratings
Lamont Price’s romance novels have been a hit for the past few years. With his gorgeous looks, kind heart, and tender disposition, Lamont is the darling of Lavender Shores. He’s the guy everyone wants to be their best friend, the guy everyone wants to protect. But even with his success and the love of his family, Lamont feels hidden from those around him. Maybe the first step is attending a writing conference and revealing the man behind his pen name....

Tyler Dixon survives off his beauty and charm. From cover model to runway fashion to weekend arm candy, Tyler’s prices aren’t cheap. While his appearance is taking him places, his life as an artist has little more than flatlined. When an author hires him to appear as the face of her brand, Tyler thinks it’s just one more job. Little does he know another writer is going to steal all of his attention.

Escaping the conference to find some breathing room, Lamont runs into Tyler at a bar. Casual conversation leads to Lamont revealing his family’s obsession with helping him find love. It’s not a big deal to Tyler, who has played the role of boyfriend for other people in the past. Before either of them can rethink the situation, Tyler is in Lavender Shores meeting Lamont’s family. Though they’re only pretending to be in a relationship, the chemistry that ignites between them is anything but imaginary…

(Contains Lavender Shores maps and family trees.)
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    Lavender Shores
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0762V1J2P
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Lavender Shores
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,825 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 354 ratings

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Rosalind Abel

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Rosalind Abel grew up tending chickens along side her sweet and faithful Chow, Lord Elgin. While her fantasy of writing novels was born during her teen years, she never would have dreamed she’d one day publish steamy romances about gorgeous men. However, sometimes life turns out better than planned.

In between crafting scorching sex scenes and helping her men find their soul mate, Rosalind enjoys cooking, collecting toys, and making the best damn scrapbooks in the world (this claim hasn’t been proven, but she’s willing to put good money on it).

She adores MM Romance and the power it has to sweep the reader away into worlds filled with passion, steam, and love. Rosalind also enjoys her collection of plot bunnies, and welcomes new fuzzy ones in her home all the time, so feel free to send any adorable ones her way.

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Customers find this book to be a great read with a beautiful love story that touches their souls. Moreover, the series receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it keeps getting better with each installment. Additionally, the book is well-written and emotionally driven, with customers appreciating the characters' supportive nature, particularly Tyler's attitude.

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17 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story beautiful and touching, describing it as a great love story.

"...You could not disagree with how anybody who knew him, described him; sweet, kind gentle soul...." Read more

"...This time for the sweetest and most romantic story yet. It is early winter in Lavender Shores...." Read more

"...Oh Lamonte, I wondered what your book would be and I'm thrilled with how your story turned out!..." Read more

"The Shipwreck is another amazing story by Rosalind Abel...." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one customer noting it was worth the wait.

"...This is an amazing addition to the series. Fantastic read start to finish." Read more

"...Great read. Highly recommended. I can’t wait to start Conners book next. 🤗..." Read more

"...Loved this book!! Can't wait to read Connor's story next!!!" Read more

"...Starting out as A fake boyfriend, to friends,,to lovers. A very enjoyable read!" Read more

10 customers mention "Series quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as an excellent addition to the series.

"...This book, by far, is my favorite of the series. In case you didn’t catch my subtly before, you should really, really read this book" Read more

"...I will try the wine. Love this series...." Read more

"...This is an amazing addition to the series. Fantastic read start to finish." Read more

"Its a good story and series. Low angst. Just romance. All in a little town where mamas are fierce and everyone knows everything about you." Read more

7 customers mention "Beauty"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful to watch, with one mentioning that Gilbert designed the rings.

"...Tyler finds that this unconventional family is warm and charming and he plays his part well...." Read more

"...open up and Tyler having someone so supportive, it was really beautiful to watch. I adore Lamont and am so glad to read his story...." Read more

"Touching story, sweet and hot at the same time. Lamont is so very beautiful, inside and out. Tyler is hot yet had the soul of an artist...." Read more

"...Lemont and Tyler are so beautifully matched and perfect for each other. This series and it's characters are well written and keep giving me life." Read more

5 customers mention "Author confidence"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's confidence and writing style.

"...You can see the author gaining confidence and creativity. While book 3 was my least favorite, I'm glad I stuck it out and read more of this series!..." Read more

"...Strong, assured, and confident...." Read more

"...That is the mark of an excellent author, and what keeps me coming back for more...." Read more

"...I thought the writing was good and liked the series concept...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotional content"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally driven, with one mentioning it has low angst.

"...The author does such a good job dragging my emotions over the rough road of disappointment and despair that I get to a point where I think, how are..." Read more

"Its a good story and series. Low angst. Just romance. All in a little town where mamas are fierce and everyone knows everything about you." Read more

"These books continue to draw me in. They are so passionate and emotionally driven. They make me cry but warm my heart at the same time...." Read more

"...It will makes you laugh, cry and rage a little bit. In the end you will have your happy ever after! Rosalind Abel always delivers!" Read more

3 customers mention "Supporter"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate Tyler's supportive nature, with one mentioning how he cares for his family and friends, and another noting his positive attitude.

"...He’s always been strong and supportive for his family and friends, but there’s also always been a hint of sadness...." Read more

"...I love Tyler’s attitude and how he doesn’t apologize for how he lives his life. Lamont and Tyler were great together...." Read more

"...Watching Lamont open up and Tyler having someone so supportive, it was really beautiful to watch. I adore Lamont and am so glad to read his story...." Read more

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  • V.A.S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars WELCOME BACK TO LAVENDER SHORES
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
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    Once again Rosalind Abel has transported us back to Lavender Shores. This time for the sweetest and most romantic story yet.
    It is early winter in Lavender Shores.
    Lamont Price, a founding family member of Lavender Shores is reluctantly attending a romance-fiction convention. As this was the first personal appearance for the successful romance writer, his agent planned to proudly announce that bestselling author Ginger Peach is Lamont Price. Anticipating that this announcement will either shatter the illusion of their favorite author and kill his career or attract many new readers, Lamont would gladly be anywhere else.
    Lamont is shy, overly nice, nervous, and lonely. Second guessing every step, he is content to stay at home writing his immensely successful novels. Though he is immensely loving, and supportive of extended family. Robert, his wonderfully, exuberant father is on a tireless quest to find the perfect lover for his unattached forty-five-year-old son. Relationships have proved so disastrous that Lamont has avoided them for seven years.
    As Lamont is stealthy trying to leave the convention before his gender reveal is announced to waiting fans he is pulled away by the audience screaming for the cover model featured on a rival’s books. Mesmerized by the gorgeous man dancing, stripping and captivating the audience, Lamont and the model make eye contact.
    Hours later when Lamont is finally able to escape the crowds after answering questions, signing autographs, and posing for selfies, he finds himself in a nearby conversation about surviving these conferences. Tyler Dixon introduces himself, mentioning that his working name is Tate Dallas. After an exasperating phone text from his father, regarding this weekend’s baby shower to announce the gender of the first grandchild. Lamont confesses that his father has a ‘surprise for him’ meaning that Robert is trying yet again to set him up with a date. Tyler senses Lamont’s frustration and offers to act as a pretend boy-friend for the shower. Lamont is surprised that Tyler would agree to the charade for a fee, although he is assured that Tyler often acts as a boyfriend for the weekend. Tyler is amazed that Lamont who looks ‘hot as hell’ and interesting is single. Spending a few days in Lavender Shores near the Point Reyes National Seashore would allow him to be Tyler Dixon photographer. Spending time with the nervous and attractive author is a plus and perhaps there might be an alternative to staying in Lamont’s guest room.
    Rosalind begins to carefully construct a scenario of Lamont’s family falling in love with Tyler, believing Lamont has at last found a stunning and affectionate boyfriend. Tyler is enthusiastically welcomed into the family. Throughout the book we are treated to conversations and interactions with friends from previous stories. Tyler finds that this unconventional family is warm and charming and he plays his part well. There is an amazing amount of chemistry and appreciation of nature’s beauty between the two as well as a burgeoning physical attraction. The few days they spend together becomes ‘pretending to be real boyfriends’ and not simply for show. Lamont shows Tyler the haunting, mystical rugged side of the area and Tyler captures thousands of photographs understanding Lamont’s appreciation for the wild beauty. The days before Tyler leaves to join his own parents for Christmas become thick with emotion. For two people not looking for a relationship
    both Lamont and Tyler wonder how can feelings become so strong so quickly?
    THE SHIPWRECK, this newest addition to the Lavender Shores series is easily a favorite as Lamont is sweet and so insecure and Tyler is in awe of Lamont’s generosity, humor, and caring plus of course, the incredible handsome sexiness that Lamont doesn’t see.
    WELCOME TYLER DIXON to the Lavender Shores family!!
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  • Books are Life!
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best one yet!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
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    4 stars

    Oh Lamonte, I wondered what your book would be and I'm thrilled with how your story turned out!

    I'm a sucker for fake relationship books so I knew this was going to be good. I love the dynamic of the MCs. Tyler is wild and adventurous and Lamonte is a gentle giant that walks on egg shells. They are everything opposites attract! While they had a whirlwind romance it felt fitting.

    The secret that came out was wild.(that is vague but I don't wan't to spoil it!) Also I'm in love Debbra Kelly! She is a rockstar mom!

    This has been the best lavendar shores story yet. You can see the author gaining confidence and creativity. While book 3 was my least favorite, I'm glad I stuck it out and read more of this series! On to the next book!
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  • Michael E Lorigan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Virtually Perfect!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
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    I honestly wish I could a review that simply says “read this book.” However, as that isn’t possible, I’ll explain why I feel this way.

    “The Shipwreck” is the fourth book in The Lavender Shores series. Yes, it can be read independent of the other three. However, if you to experience all of the magic that IS Lavender Shores, then I recommend all of them. If you haven’t, and only want to read one, then by all means:

    READ

    Lamont Price has been a peripheral character since the beginning. “Background character” may be a better description for him simply because that’s how he sees himself. He’s always been strong and supportive for his family and friends, but there’s also always been a hint of sadness. He’s a romance writer who has found success under a pen name, but hasn’t been successful under his real name. Despite coming from a relatively loving family and large extended family, he deals with some very serious abandonment issues. He’s seriously he kind of character you want to wrap your arms around and protect from the evils of the world.

    THIS

    Tyler Dixon, on the other hand, is the utter opposite of Lamont. Strong, assured, and confident. He’s a model by trade, even acting as cover model for one of Lamont’s pen-name’s books (although Lamont didn’t know him when the book was published). Tyler dreams of being a professional photographer, complete with gallery openings. He supports himself in the most unique of ways while pursuing his dream with absolutely no regrets.

    BOOK

    While the plot devise of fake boyfriends isn’t a unique way to bring the two characters together, there’s no denying the emotional and physical chemistry is off the Richter Scale. What starts as a simple business arrangement quickly spins out of control, forcing the new couple to keep secrets from Lamont’s family, and Tyler into a position of keeping secrets from Lamont. Again, not necessarily new territory, but there’s so much heart and, dare I say, love, that it seems new.

    This book, by far, is my favorite of the series. In case you didn’t catch my subtly before, you should really, really read this book
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  • Luka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendo!
    Reviewed in Italy on December 5, 2018
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    Fra i primi quattro questo è il migliore, per me. Lo stile di scrittura è maturato, la descrizione dei personaggi e della loro evoluzione è molto più approfondita e le vicende un po' più realistiche di altre presenti nei racconti precedenti. L'unica pecca dell'autrice è di non essere molto informata sulle dinamiche e il giusto linguaggio della comunità LGBT+ e quindi pecca un po' di approssimazione. Leggerò sicuramente i racconti successivi.
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  • TABellmond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet romance
    Reviewed in Australia on March 8, 2019
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    This was precisely what I needed this week. A bit of angst-free sweet romance between two gorgeous men set against a beautiful backdrop. Just perfect.
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  • Helennnlouise18
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read via ku
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2019
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    Boyfriend of convenience is my favourite trope and WOW. I think these two are my fave pairing. I loved Lamont in book one and I’m so glad he got his HEA. addicted.
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  • Linda A
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lamont and Tyler
    Reviewed in Australia on July 23, 2019
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    Another beautiful book in the Lavender Shores series.
    Lamont has had his heart broken a few times so is no hurry to get into another relationship but Tyler’s care and attention go along way to fix it. Unfortunately Tyler’s secret could really mean the end of them before they have really begun
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  • Bücher im Quadrat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nicht ganz perfekt
    Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2017
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    Lamont hat endlich sein HEA bekommen und sein erstes Buch unter seinem richtigen Namen geschrieben. Soweit so gut aber irgendwas fehlte, um das Buch perfekt zu machen.
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