Sara's Smile [Kindle Edition]

Sandra Bunino (Author)

Book Description

As an architect who specializes in restorations, Sara Wiley is a genius at returning neglected structures to their former glory. But when it comes to her own life, she has no idea how to reclaim the ruins, which are all that remain of her first true love.

When the biggest opportunity of her career and a sexy contractor comes her way, she’s thrilled…until she learns that the client is the long-ago boy who captured her heart and continues to invade her dreams. Is it a bittersweet coincidence or might there be a chance, after all, for Sara to revisit the mistakes of her past and build the future she has wanted for so long?

Editorial Reviews

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Reader Reviews:

"I wanted MORE!!! :)I enjoyed this book! I've never read this author before and I will definitely be reading more.It was a really solid story and I couldn't put it down. I really liked it and I liked that, for me, the ending was a bit of a surprise. And a good surprise at that. I would recommend this book!!" ~ Liz's Reviews on Goodreads (4/5 Stars)

Product Details

• File Size: 312 KB
• Print Length: 73 pages
• Publisher: Bradley Publishing (May 16, 2012)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0084732IS
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,555 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sara made me smile ;) May 24, 2012

By SJ Maylee

Format:Kindle Edition

Sandra's writing made my heart smile. Do you remember the first time you fell in love? This book brought back all those lovely feelings, transporting you to a magical time. It's a short read, but extremely enjoyable. This is the 2nd book of Sandra's I've read and I'm very much looking forward to the next.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Made my Heart Melt July 5, 2012

By Redheads Review It Better

Format:Kindle Edition

This is the first book of Sandra's I have read and I must say, I loved it! Of course because it is a novella, I was left wanting more of them but on the same hand, I don't think their story could have been written better.

Sara dreams are coming true when she is assigned to the restoration of a wonderful home. She partners with a mighty dreamy contractor to get the job done right and on time. Although there is some attraction between the two, all that is shot to the wind when it turns out that the owner of the house she is doing the restoration on is none other than the man she has compared each and every one of her relationships to.

I am just amazed at how Sandra wrote Sara's long lost love. I am so used to seeing guys that are all alpha and in your face (and there is definitely nothing wrong with that. *waggles eyebrows*) but we first are introduced to Will at a party right after high school. I can't help but fall instantly in love with him when I read all the perfect things he says. After Will is put in a position where he has to choose between Sara or following his dreams, his decision is inevitably made for him by Sara when she walks away from him.

Let's fast forward five years to the present. We see that their chemistry is still off the charts but we also see how well they complete each other. Stories like this make me believe in soul mates and Sara and Will are the perfect example. There are really no bad things I can say about this book. Now I am just going to have to find the time to read Sandra's other book. :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Very short and sweet story June 24, 2012

By DragonCeres

Format:Kindle Edition

First thing I want to say is that this one is too short. I know, I know, it's a novella, why do I have to mention that? I guess I just wasn't mentally prepared when I read this, so when some things became so condensed and there were parts that were more telling instead of showing, I just didn't feel like I got the full extent of the story. There's so much potential to this story, especially as I am a big lover of second chance stories.

Sara's Smile centers around Sara (you guessed it), a young architect. She'd just received a big responsibility at the job to restore an old house for an important client. On the job, she meets her old love Will and has to decide if it is worth reigniting their old relationship.

This book was heartbreaking because Sara and Will's relationship really touched me. The subject is a very personal one to me, so it touched me deeply. Personally, I don't agree with Sara and Will's choices, because they didn't really fight for their relationship and just gave up, so it kind of diminished the impact of how they felt about one another. The story was still very enjoyable and I'm happy they ended up together.

With how short this book was, I felt that the extra part about Michael could be taken out to better develop Sara and Will's relationship instead of the superficial love triangle. I enjoyed reading about Michael as a character though, since he sounds like one hot and delicious hunk!

Sara's Smile is an enjoyable short read that I recommend to people who love contemporary romance and second-chance love stories.

More About the Author

Sandra Bunino began a love of romance stories while penning a creative writing assignment in high school. The story ended with the heroine receiving a long stem red rose in her locker on Valentine's Day. Since then, all of her stories feature the hero presenting the heroine with roses. Sandra is constantly searching for different ways to achieve a heart-pumping, stomach-flipping, breath-catching reaction from her readers.

These days, Sandra lives on a wooded mountaintop not far from New York City with her family. She always looks forward to hearing from her readers and she may be contacted at [e-mail]. Come back often to find out more about her current and future releases. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter @sandrabunino.