Review: Picture Perfect Summer (Kings of Castle Beach #3) by Marquita Valentine

Picture Perfect Summer by Marquita Valentine

Release Date: January 22nd

Picture Perfect Summer, the highly anticipated second chance romance From New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine.

It all started with a dare…

He was supposed to be a summer fling, but Duke King made me fall in love with him and I spent the most perfect summer by his side.

Then I met his wife—his pregnant wife.

And I had no other choice but to leave Castle Beach for good.

Ten years later, I’m back to sell my parents’ house and leave behind the memories of that perfect summer, once and for all.

But my plans for a quick visit are hindered by a sexy single dad.

I’m older and wiser, but so is he… and this time, he says he’s not going to let me go without a fight.

Review:

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I will be completely honest here. I skipped half of the book. I did that because I knew I wouldn't be able to read the book if I had to go through the ten years ago phase. From the blurb, I got the idea that the story would begin in present time, but that, unfortunately, doesn't happen. On the bride side, we saw some scenes with Laird and Ophelia. In a way, I can understand why a big part of the book was dedicated in the past. It allowed the reader to understand what happened to the main characters in the past and how much they bonded. I just thought about that while writing another review. The half of the book I actually read was good. It was well written and both characters were good and easy to like. There is no room for bitterness and resentment which is good. True became easily a part of the King family and she fitted right in. I liked that Duke's daughter was a part of the story and not forgotten. Duke is 100% set into winning True back and he would anything to get her and I mean that in a good way. He is book boyfriend material and I loved him. True was also a good heroine and she worked for me. She was willing to sacrifice her happiness for the others, even if I found her actions a little too dramatic. They have made their little family and they don't need anything else. 

The epilogue of the book gave me so many feels. It happens 3 years after the main story ended and it was sweet because we saw Duke, True and their family. I wanted to see who Ophelia was fairing. In the end, we got some news which were exciting and dreadful at the same time. In a way, they made the book end with a cliffhanger and the next book is not releasing anytime soon which bugs me. I need that book now! I hope that the characters will pull on a Duke and nothing will have happened in the 3 years that have past. Finally, I am looking forward to seeing the couples from the previous books 3 years later, now that they all have a family.



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Excerpt:

Duke jogs up the stairs, looking so fine that I want to take a picture and post it on Instagram for the entire world to see. “ “You look pretty.” My cheeks heat and I all but twist my foot around in awkward celebration. “Thanks. So do you. I mean, not pretty. Good. You look good.” A smile pushes at the corners of his mouth, transforming his sexy good looks into positively sinful. I get so hot that I start fanning my face. “It’s a little hot this evening, isn’t it?” “No more than usual.” He offers me his arm and I have the presence of mind to take it before we walk to his truck parked on the driveway below the porch. “It’s a lot cooler in my truck, so you shouldn’t melt on the way to Ten Blue.” “That’s very considerate of you. I’m really excited about dinner.” I moan happily. “All the seafood.” He doesn’t reply right away, or at all until he opens the passenger side door. Maybe the happy moan was too much? I don’t know, but I make the same noise when I eat food I like, or at least Sunny accuses me of moaning like a ghost in church. Not really sure about that analogy. Sunny’s from SoCal, so who knows really. “I’m sure you’ll have plenty to choose from and if you don’t, we can ask.” He pauses as I climb inside and I take the opportunity to spend a great deal of time getting situated. “Fair warning. I like to eat. I really like to eat my favorite food, so if the happy moaning bothered you, I’ll try to keep it to a three.” His brow quirks. “Out of three?” I snort. “Five. Duh.” “You really are an odd duck,” he says, but it sounds more like a compliment than an insult, so that warm feeling he’s inspired in me grows. “Anything else you need to warn me about before we go?” I shake my head. “Not that I can think of.” “Damn. I was kinda hoping you did.” He winks at me and shuts the door on my shocked face.

About Marquita:

Marquita Valentine is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Holland Springs and Boys of the South series.

Since first taking the plunge in July of 2012 to self publish, Marquita Valentine has appeared on the Top 100 Bestselling Ebooks Lists on iBooks, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes&Noble. She's been called "one of the best new voices in romance" (Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews) and her books have been accused of being "a sexy, fun, and slightly addicting contemporary read" (The Book Queen).

When she's not writing sexy heroes who adore their sassy heroines, she enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Married to her high school sweetheart, Marquita lives in a seriously small town in the south with her husband, two kids, and a dog.

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