A review by stitchsaddiction
My Dubrovnik Summer Love by Jayne May

hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

My Dubrovnik Summer Love was my introduction to this author's worm and what a page turner it was.

This is a story of self-acceptance and if self-love in the wake of the betrayal of a husband and the awakening Luisa-Maria finds as she travels to Dubrovnik. What brings this story to life, is the author's in-depth knowledge of Croatia (somewhere I'd love to visit) as Luisa-Maria travels and heals; the reader will feel as though they do with her.

There's an excellent realism in how Luisa-Maria reacts to not only her husband's betrayal and her heartbreak and how she learns to be herself once more. Often a romance lacks the reality of heartbreak, and doesn't show how it takes time to heal even if you do fall in love again.. but My Dubrovnik Summer Love gives us everything, and it's a tale for the summer time, for anyone who wants to see a holiday romance that sneaks up on Luisa-Maria which has you wondering will they give in or not? You'd have to read it to find out if it's happy ever after or not.

You'll find yourself routing for Luisa-Maria and Luka, who I loved because he's the epitome of a good man and you're going to pantomime hiss at Mark for all he does to hurt our heroine. I also imagine, you're going to love how wonderful Croatia comes to life from the page and fall in love with it like I did...