Barefoot Beach
by Debbie Mason
Harmony Harbor - Book 8
Publisher: Forever
Release Date: June 4, 2019
Reviewed by PJ





Can a summer of love make up for a lifetime of secrets?
Wedding fever has taken over Harmony Harbor this summer, and the local matchmakers have set their sights on Theia Lawson, a former navy pilot who's in town for a stay at Greystone Manor. And while Theia's got her reasons to put this small town behind her as fast as she can, there's a certain tall, dark, and irresistible man that she can't seem to get off her mind.
Firefighter Marco DiRossi wants to beat the matchmakers at their own game so he conspires with Theia to pretend they've already fallen in love. It's only for the summer. What could go wrong? Yet as the beach season draws to a close, Marco and Theia find their pretend relationship has led to very real attraction. But when a secret from the past is revealed, jeopardizing everything they hold dear, can this unlikely couple find their way to a happily-ever-after?
My thoughts:
I'm sad to see this series winding down but happy that Debbie Mason has saved some of the best stories for last. I adored Marco and Theia and their journey is in my top three favorites of the eight Harmony Harbor books published so far. This book is a wonderful blend of action, romance, humor, mystery, family secrets, snappy dialogue, unexpected betrayal, and finding love where you least expect it. Long-held secrets are revealed, unexpected secrets come to light, and sexy firefighter, Marco DiRossi finally meets his match in a tough - but vulnerable - former Navy fighter pilot. I couldn't get enough of these two!
Barefoot Beach kept me reading way past my bedtime and, already, I want to go back to the beginning to revisit Marco, Theia, and everybody else in Harmony Harbor. If you're a fan of the Harmony Harbor series, you won't want to miss Marco's and Theia's journey to love as well as the revealed secrets and mysteries solved in this book. If you're new to the series, Barefoot Beach can be read and enjoyed on its own but I believe you will more fully appreciate the magnitude of some of the events and actions of secondary characters if you've read the previous books. The final book in the Harmony Harbor series will be Christmas in Harmony Harbor, due for release on October 1, 2019.
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Have you been reading the Harmony Harbor series? Do you have a favorite book or couple in the series?
In addition to being a top notch firefighter, Marco DiRossi also knows his way around a kitchen. Do you like a hero (in books or real life) who enjoys cooking for his loved ones?
Excerpt #1
Barefoot Beach
“Cessna Citation
one three five, ready for landing.” Theia didn’t have to state the runway. It
was a municipal airport with only one runway, which could be tricky with
crosswinds. She was okayed to land. Her heart pounded at the line of fire
trucks and ambulances awaiting their arrival.
She prayed they
didn’t need them.
Her prayers were answered. As soon as
they’d taxied to a stop, she unbuckled her seat belt and stood. She locked her
shaky legs, fisted her trembling fingers, and gritted her
teeth when a wave
of dizziness washed over her.
“Get the Gallaghers off as quickly as
possible and hold back the fire department. I want a chance to deal with this
on my own.” The last thing she wanted was for them to tear her new baby apart
for no reason.
“You need to get your head looked at.
Let the professionals…All right.” Caine held up his hands and then grabbed his
black uniform jacket off the back of the seat. Recovering his black hat from
the floor, he fitted it on his head and pulled the brim low. “On this plane,
you might be
the boss, but I’m
your boss on the ground. You’re getting checked out whether you like it or
not.”
Theia rolled her eyes as she followed him
out the cockpit door and then winced. Maybe she wouldn’t fight too hard when he
demanded she let the paramedics look her over. She didn’t have to worry about
him getting the Gallagher party off the plane immediately. They did that all
on their own with
murmured goodbyes.
No apologies or thanks for the ride, she
noticed. Though she supposed she couldn’t blame them. She wasted less than a
second thinking about the Gallaghers and moved to the seat where the little
pyromaniac had been sitting. No sooner had Theia pulled back the carpet than
she heard the clump of heavy boots in the aisle. She lifted her head to peek
between the seats. A firefighter in full gear filled the space. She gave a
panicked yelp at the sight of the hose in his hands and shot to her feet.
“It’s all right. I—” A blast of water
knocked her on her butt.
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I have read all of this series and loved them all, no particular favorite. And I do love a man who is good in the kitchen. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the wonderful review, PJ! So glad you enjoyed your latest visit to Harmony Harbor:)
ReplyDeleteCan't pick just one favorite !!! And love a man who knows his way around a kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteLove Debbie Mason 's books and she is a sweet heart in person
The trouble with Christmas is my favorite
ReplyDeleteIts awesome when a man cooks
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy Debbies books, her books just keep getting better. I love a man in the kitchen, my hubby makes breakfast every now and than and I love it
ReplyDeleteGreat review I love this series, I can't wait to read it
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I love this series. My book downloaded last night. I plan on reading it this weekend. Michael and Shay rate right up there.
ReplyDeleteI haven't but it has been on my list of books that I must read.
ReplyDeleteI love beach reads. Having a man cook in my kitchen would be a bonus. Can he wash my dishes, too? bluedawn95864 at gmail dot com
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