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Rating: really liked it
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➽ KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS THE DAY HE CAME BACK: is a full length romance novel by Penelope ward. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
Even though this has been done many times before when it came to the storyline it still ended up being an enjoyable read. This was so easy to get into, the story flowed effortlessly and the characters were easy to connect with on all levels. A slow burn second chance romance that will get its hooks into you before you know it.
Raven is the girl born on the wrong side of the tracks, her mother works for Gavin's family as their long term head housekeeper at Palm Beach, and Gavin is the boy born with a silver spoon in his mouth. But don't let that fool you. He doesn't act entitled, he's down to earth and just wants to live life however he chooses. He's over all the fakeness of Palm Beach.
Gavin and Weldon (brothers) are on summer break, Gavin was twenty-one years old and Weldon was a few years younger. Gavin had just recently graduated from Oxford and Weldon attended boarding school.
It's inevitable whilst Ravin's employed as a part time housekeeper for the Masterton's that she meets Gavin. Straight away they are attracted to each other, he likes how she speaks her mind and she's drawn to his movie star looks.
Gavin Masteron bled charm through his smile alone. He was drop dead gorgeous. Honestly he looked like a movie star. Spending time in each other's company whenever they could sneak away they noticed how easily their conversations flowed, they clicked straight away, they wanted to know as much as possible about the other, they wanted to spend every waking moment with each other. Neither had felt this way before.
It escalated quickly from just friends to so much more.
It's a recipe for disaster when his mother is against such a reunion. She has it in her head that both boys will run their father's law firm when their schooling is officially finished with hopes that they might one day marry one of the Fab Five.
There are five families with daughters who are just as rich as the Mastertons. But what's a boy to do when he’s so attracted to her that his insides are all scrambled up?
He's falling and he's falling fast. And so is she. The more time they sneak around and see each other, the harder they fall.
But when a spanner is thrown into the works and they are forced apart both go their separate ways.
TEN YEARS LATER: A twist of fate has Ravin back in the one place she never thought she'd step foot in again. But it's in completely different circumstances. Now she's employed as a part time nurse to care for Gavins father who requires round the clock care. And the boy that she once lost her heart to, is no longer a boy he's now a man who still owns a piece of her heart.
It's not long before the two fall under the love spell again..
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Rating: really liked it
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5 STARS
If you haven't read a book from Penelope Ward this is the book you must read!It was simply perfect from page one till the end!All the feels, and the relationship between Gavin and Raven was both flawed and perfect to epic proportions!The Day He Came Back is so addictive, once you start it you can't put it down until you finish it!
“I will give you as much time as you need. But I want you. Only you. Not tomorrow—right fucking now, Raven. I don’t need time. I need you back.”
I'm sure I'm going to think a lot about Gavin and Raven.Their romance has everything I wanted, angst,slow burn,sweet moments,intense and hot!This is a second chance romance with all the feels!It was real,I was filled with such intense emotions!
This is a must read, this couple is going to touch you with their love story!I highly recommend it to everyone!
Rating: really liked it
My favorite type of book by Penelope Ward is second chance, and this one made my heart melt! I loved Gavin from the first page. It's refreshing to read a hero who is kind and knows what he wants.
Rating: really liked it
*****FOUR STARS*****{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
I had no chance to prepare myself. Before I knew it, I turned around and stared into the shocked eyes of the only guy I’d ever loved, one I hadn’t seen in a decade. I’d never dreamed that today –a random Wednesday—would be the day he came back.
The latest by Penelope Ward is a forbidden/second chance romance. Gavin Masterson is the oldest son of a powerful and affluent family, while Raven is the only child of the Masterson family’s maid. When Gavin returns home after graduating from Oxford University, he becomes instantly bewitched by Raven much to the horror of his uptight and controlling mother. The two carry on a secret romance for about a month but then Raven abruptly breaks up with Gavin and doesn’t tell him the real reason for her decision to end things. Ten years later, the two cross paths again. The attraction is still there but has time erased the pain suffered from a broken heart? Will the truth come out and even if it does, is it too late for these two to rekindle their romance?
I have been a huge fan of Penelope Ward’s for years now, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. The cover of
”THE DAY HE CAME BACK” is visually stunning! The plot was decent but I wasn’t crazy in love with either character. When we get towards the last 30% of the book, it felt a bit rushed. All of the issues that the couple had to face seemed to be quickly and neatly resolved. I did like that the first half of the book was devoted to the couple’s past and the last half jumped to the present. The switching from past to present every other chapter is getting old in romances, so this was a refreshing change for me.
Here are my overall ratings:
Hero:
4Heroine:
3.5Plot:
3.5Angst:
4Steam:
4Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine:
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Rating: really liked it
5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
Raven Donatacci is a 20 yr. old girl from Florida. Her mom works as a housekeeper for the Masterson’s, a rich, powerful family in Palm Beach. They have two sons whose futures have already been mapped out for them. The oldest Gavin is enjoying his last summer home before law school when he lays eyes on the strikingly beautiful Raven. He couldn’t get her out of his head, and wanted to get to know her better. His parents had a plan for his life that didn’t include the girl from across the bridge. They tried to control and dictate his choices, but Raven had made a big impression on him in a short amount of time. They came from different worlds, but she saw the real him.
Raven has an unforgettable summer where she allows herself to get completely lost in Gavin. His kisses are addictive, and she can’t resist him or his smile. She knew his mother would never accept her, but she didn’t want their time together to end. Then everything spirals out of control. Sacrifices are made, secrets are kept, and she’s left heartbroken and with regrets.
Ten years later she finds herself back working at the Masterson's, and coming face to face with the one that got away. The only guy she's ever loved is back.
Gavin returns home from London for the first time in a year. He's completely blindsided to see Raven again. All his old feelings come flooding back at the sight of her, and he realizes his heart never healed or forgot her. They were young when they fell in love, and their paths went separate ways. Neither is prepared to handle the unbreakable connection that still exists between them.
-Raven had the kind of beauty that made a man lose his mind, made him risk everything.
-Every second she looked in my eyes, she owned a little more of me. These feelings were not going away.
-I was still blinded by her beauty. I couldn't help the physical attraction. It was undeniable and palpable. I doubted my body would ever stop reacting to her.
The Day He Came Back by Penelope Ward is a sexy, forbidden, standalone second chance romance about heartbreak and first loves. It's a beautiful love story full of angst and emotion. I really loved this book, these characters, and adore this author's writing!
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Rating: really liked it
2.5 STARS Overall this was a lovely, second-chance romance with two very likable main characters.
I wanted to love this book, but much of the story felt rushed, glossed over, a lot of tell and not show...and a fairly simplistic story line that in my opinion was not very imaginative or original.
Raven and Gavin had great chemistry together but my main issue with the book is that the author picked a locale (Palm Beach, Florida) for no apparent reason, and then tossed around place names as if to give it authenticity. Most readers would not notice the mistakes, but as a native Floridian, they took me right out of the story. 🙁
I enjoyed the alternating POV's but the drama seemed a little over the top for me. Once again, Penelope Ward did write enjoyable secondary characters, and a very sweet Epilogue. With that said, this one just wasn't for me.
(ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.)
Rating: really liked it
3.5 starsI enjoyed this one, even if it was a bit predictable for me.
Audio book source: Audible
Story Rating: 3.5 stars
Narrators: Andi Arndt & Sebastian York
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 7h 24m
Rating: really liked it
I hope this poor girl wasn't celibate for 10 years or had only bad sex.
I could bet she did, but I don't care.
Another one... 🙄
Rating: really liked it
1.5 StarsThis author is hit or miss for me and this book was a big time miss. To be honest, I just got bored and had to force myself to finish...and that required a bit of skimming to accomplish. I think some of my issue was there was too much time spent in their past (past/present not my favorite) and not enough time spent in their present. I didn’t feel a connection to the love story or the characters. That said, many seemed to enjoy this story so it may work for you.
Rating: really liked it
Covergasm ... I really don't know if I should just lose myself in the cover or dare to read it. I am not a very good reader of second chance romance but... this cover... it makes me want to read it :)
Christian Hogue -> good choice :)
ONE QUESTION:
Can any of my friends who have read it please tell me if there is
unplanned pregnancy or secret child trope in it? Thanks a lot in advance :)
Rating: really liked it
Raven and Gavin and the banana sticker...As everything I read written by Penelope this is a hot with me. I loved Gavin.. I loved how sexy he was portrayed. The minute he saw her and her wise remark in the kitchen he was hooked. Raven was beautiful. But not in his mother's eyes. Would they have a life. ??
Rating: really liked it
Once again I ignore all the books from my tbr (they probably left already to find someone better than me) to read a random find whilst scrolling on GR.
And once again, not my best decision in life.
It was an okay book. They loved each other so much, they hurt so much and all that stuff. I guess I’m just heartless because it didn’t grip me and didn’t make me sob.
Rating: really liked it
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating: 
3.75 stars
One magical summer, Raven Donatacci and Gavin Masterson had the best time of their young lives. Things were not meant to be when they were pulled apart and left their hearts in pieces. Years went by and neither of them thought they would ever see each other again. When a situation brought them back together, old wound reopened and they had to face the truth or forever suffer the consequences.
I have to say Part One of the book was dated. I loved both of them then and it was lovely seeing their beginnings but the plot lines had every cliche there could be for the trope. Thankfully, I liked Part Two much better. It was a slow burn, but the angst helped propel the story.
But all the feelings I’d ever had for him were still there, and a part of me wished he felt the same—even just a little.
Gavin was such a nice guy. I liked how he was considerate without letting people walk all over him. I admired Raven’s sacrifices but sometimes I just wanted to slap her face for her to wake her up. My favorite character was actually a secondary one. The character evolved and made me cared and changed my opinion.
You know how when people lose a limb, they say they can sometimes still feel it, even though it isn’t there? That happens with a broken heart, too.
The Day He Came Back is a story of love and sacrifices. It would appeal to readers who enjoy second chance romance with a significant time gap.
Note 1: If you plan to read this, avoid reading the blurb because it says too much.
Note 2: The bath scene was my favorite 😆.
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Rating: really liked it
"You can’t give your heart to someone when it belongs to someone else. You’ve always had my heart, even though you didn’t know it.” I loved this one a lot. Probably my favorite Penelope Ward book to date. The Day He Came Back is an amazing second chance romance. I devoured this one and read it in one sitting. I simply loved everything about Gavin and Raven and their love story.
"I’ve looked for you in every woman I’ve ever met, trying to find that same connection, those emotions I felt when I was with you, but that was never possible, because there’s only one you.” This is a true, rich boy, poor girl, star-crossed lovers story. Is very Cinderella-ish. Gavin falls completely in love with Raven, who is the daughter of the housekeeper. But his family, especially his mother won't accept that. Something (or someone) happens that separates them. Now, 10 years later, Gavin and Raven find each other again under unexpected circumstances and their love is pretty much still there, it's just a matter of overcoming their past and finding their way to each other. I love the way the story is told, and I simply appreciate the background and flashbacks. I also loved that Penelope paced the book so perfectly that you kept finding things out as the story went that made the story way more interesting. Both main characters are extremely likeable and well developed. And that epilogue is everything! If you are a lover of second chance romance like I am, then you must read this one!
A decade was gone, but she was still my dream girl. That beautiful long, black hair that framed her porcelain skin. That button nose. Those big, green eyes. That beautiful soul. The girl who always saw me for me. My Raven. Ten years ago, I’d been willing to give up everything. That still held true today. I had given up my life as I knew it for her. And I’d do it again.
