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Free to Love (Books We Love contemporary romance) [Kindle Edition]

Sydell Voeller
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Book Description

One year after Joanna Sullivan’s husband, Kyle, a firefighter, has been killed while battling a house fire, Joanna makes a desperate attempt to start over. She moves to a new town, embarks on a new career at the local coastal aquarium, and attempts to refurbish a dilapidated duplex. Then Austin, her husband’s brother, visits unexpectedly He offers to stay and help her with the much needed repairs.

Joanna soon discovers, however, that Austin’s presence is proving more disturbing than helpful. His resemblance to Kyle is uncanny, thwarting her resolve to put her husband’s memory to rest. Worse, she is strongly attracted to Austin. Austin, a veterinarian, shares Joanna’s love of nature, and the two find much common ground as they team up to help clean up the beaches and save the native birds and wildlife from the encroachment of civilization.

Can Joanna let go of her grief and love Austin in his own right? Or will he always remain the a painful reminder of her husband?


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One year after Joanna Sullivan's husband Kyle, a fireman, dies after saving two young children while fighting a house fire, Joanna makes a desperate attempt to start over. She moves to a new town, embarks on a new career as a field guide at the local coastal aquarium, and attempts to refurbish the dilapidated duplex she's purchased. Then Austin, her husband's brother, visits unexpectedly. He offers to stay and help her with the much needed repairs. Joanna soon discovers, however, that Austin's presence is proving more disturbing than helpful. His resemblance to Kyle is uncanny, thwarting her resolve to put her husband's memory to rest. Worse, she is strongly attracted to Austin. Austin, a veterinarian, shares Joanna's love of nature, and the two find much common ground as they team up to help clean up the beaches and save the native birds and wildlife from the encroachment of civilization. Can Joanna let go of her grief and love Austin in his own right? Or will he always remain the ghost of her husband?

About the Author

Sydell I. Voeller was raised in Edmonds, Washington, and now resides in Forest Grove, Oregon, with her husband and two sons. Sydell has been a violinist in semi-professional orchestras and is currently employed as a registered nurse. Other interests include reading, walking, camping, and astronomy.

Product Details

  • File Size: 233 KB
  • Print Length: 167 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Books We Love Ltd. (June 29, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B008GTHB36
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,073 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and Intelligent August 9, 2012
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Pardon me while I dine on a healthy dose of crow. Normally, (and I've never hidden the fact) I dislike the "I'm in love with my brother-in-law" trope. And yet...Sydell Voeller did the impossible. She made me love her characters and believe they belonged together. It's a testament to the emotional pull she created that I couldn't stop turning pages. Joanna is a plucky heroine in a tough situation: her firefighter husband, Kyle, died saving kids from a fire. She's now moved to a small town in the Pacific Northwest to rebuild her life and create a new normal. Enter Kyle's brother, Austin, who made a promise to his brother he's intent on keeping, despite the difficulty of being in close proximity to Jo.
The author makes these two work hard for their HEA and there's an underlying reminder to the reader about the fragility of nature and mankind's often senseless destruction.
A wonderful love story, told with sensitivity and intelligence.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful love story July 18, 2012
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Anyone who reads any of Sydell Voeller's romances is aware of several things. One is that she is an outstanding writer. Her characterizations are excellent, not to mention she has a special way of appealing to the senses. The reader feels as if she is there. I've never been to Oregon, but after reading Ms. Voeller's story, I want to get on the next plane and visit.

"Free to Love" is the story of Joanna, who lost her firefighter husband Kyle in a deadly fire. When Kyle's brother comes to visit, she develops an attraction for him but fights this attraction. She feels that it would be a betrayal of her love for her husband to develop any warm feelings for his brother, Austin, who is a veternarian. Joanna and Austin share a love for Oregon sea life, and this brings them together. But the more circumstances bring Joanna and Austin together, the more she finds herself drawn to him.

This romance cleverly reveals the conflict between Joanna and Austin, but above all, the reader sees the enduring power of love.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Free to Love August 13, 2012
By Rad
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Kyle & Jo are a newly married couple when Kyle a firefighter is killed in a fire. Jo trying to struggle through the loss can no longer live with the loss living where it happened & moves back to her hometown where her aunt & support is. Kyle's family has thrown themselves into work to survive. So, before moving back she secures a job in her field of study & buys a fixer upper on the beach. Within weeks though Kyle's brother Austin appears after months of no contact. It instantly stirs raw feelings within her & many question of why he is there, why he would track her down & feelings of guilt for not telling anyone she was going. Emotions run high for them both & sparks fly. This is such a raw emotion at times & others just a peaceful experience. I did feel at times I was getting a Eco lesson but it wasn't heavy handed. Overall, totally enjoyed this story.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Easy Read September 13, 2012
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Joanna Sullivan's was deeply in love with her husband, Kyle, a firefighter. When he was killed, while trying to rescue some children from a burning house, Joanna is heartbroken. To try to get through her grief she makes a desperate attempt to start over and moves to a new town, finds a new job, and attempts to refurbish a dilapidated duplex one year after the tragedy. Then, Austin, her husband's brother, shows up and offers to stay and help her with the much needed repairs. At first Austin looks so much like his brother, Joanna is pulled back to memories of Kyle, but soon Austin emerges as his own man, a man she is falling in love with. When she learns Austin had promised Kyle he would look after her if anything happened, Joanna realizes she is just an obligation to Austin.

I really enjoyed this novel. I finished it almost too quickly, but I appreciated the clean, easy read. It was light and entertaining.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By I. Tsai
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It was nice clean story about two people who mourn the lost of Kyle who is Joann's husband and Austin's brother. It was so nice to see that Joann got her second chance. Nice romance and definitely worth reading!!!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but... September 23, 2012
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I was left wanting more detail and more struggle from him to fall in love with his sister in law.

I liked how he took care of her and her relatives.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok September 17, 2012
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It was ok. Well written but seemed rushed at times. Not the best or the worst book I have read.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea, But Lacking September 12, 2012
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The idea behind the storyline of this book held promise, but the story fell far short. Instead, it seemed to be a book with a political agenda. Much of the dialogue was about environmentalism, and though that could have been worked into the book effectively, it felt too stilted,unnatural, and forced. I kept thinking no two people, friends, or lovers would have those conversations. Also, not enough was done to put me in the scene and thus inside the characters' heads. I didn't care if they got together or not, but simply wanted to reach the end of the story. I do appreciate the author keeping the story clean. However, some - any - tension would have been nice. Sentence structure was good. There were a few glaring editing errors, but nothing remarkable. In the end, a so-so story that I could have done without.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Beautiful tale of two people who love each other before their hearts are ready. Thank goodness for their animal connections to see them through!
Published 2 months ago by Samantha McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't control who you fall in Love with....
I was impressed with this story, it was nothing like I thought it would be & I Loved every minute of it..... Everything happens for a reason.......
Published 3 months ago by ShyCharn
4.0 out of 5 stars Free To love
It was a sweet story, with the usual twists and turns, it had a predictable happy ending which is what you want in a contemporary romance story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cheryl
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice
It was simply a nice book. I over looked all the grammatical errors. I liked Jo and Austin. Read it.
Published 5 months ago by Dorothy Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This book is a great way to spend your time reading. Romance is in the air. You find love in strangest places.
Published 5 months ago by June C. Ybanez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Great book. Kept u wanting it to end happily ever after. Love the characters. Hope there is more to come.
Published 5 months ago by david lee patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
I really loved this book, thank you very much for writing it.
It has a great story with it, about birds and animals,which I
Also love.
Published 6 months ago by Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!
Makes a person think about having or not having a relationship after the loss of a spouse. This shows where and why it is a great idea to not forget about the passed loved one but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars happy book
This book was great, made me feel happy while i was reading it. Give this book a try, and you will find that you will fall in love
Published 6 months ago by Anna
3.0 out of 5 stars Free to Love
Still mourning the loss of her husband Joanna tries to make a fresh start in a new town when Austin, her husband's brother, comes to visit and offers to do some repairs on her run... Read more
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More About the Author

Sydell Voeller grew up in Washington State, but has lived in Oregon for over thirty years. Throughout her twenty-year writing career, her published novels for teens and adults have reflected her love for the Pacific Northwest's ocean beaches, inlets and waterways, evergreen forests, and mountains. Sydell resides in Oregon with her husband. They married in 1972 and have two sons.

Pet lovers, the Voellers have provided a home for several cats, a dog, gerbils, hamsters, and a turtle--but not all at the same time! A small rodent cemetary still occupies one corner of their backyard. She and her husband enjoy camping, reading, playing Scrabble, day trips to the Oregon coast, and spending time with their granddaughter and pampered feline.

When Sydell isn't writing, she enjoys camping, walking, amateur astronomy, reading, and surfing the web. In 1987 after the publication of her first novel, she was named by the Washington County Mushaw Center, Woman of the Year in Communications.

Formerly a registered nurse, Sydell now teaches writing correspondence courses, sponsored by the Long Ridge Writer's Institute (a home study course in writing short stories and articles) in West Redding, Connecticut. Visit Sydell on her website to view her book lists, bio, and family photos: www.sydellvoeller.com

Sydell's author interview on the Avalon Books website can be found at www.avalonbooks.com

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