Author: Donna K. Weaver
Publisher: Emerald Arch Publishing
Published: June 16th, 2014
ASIN: B00KJ79O10
Kindle edition: 275 pages
Book Summary
Modern-day pirates took more than Jori Virtanen’s friends; they stole his face. Not only does the twenty-four-year-old former model have to confront months of reconstructive surgery, he discovers his previous life was as superficial as his looks. Jori struggles to make a new life for himself as an artist while evading the press. They expect a hero, but he knows the truth. His beauty masks a beast.
Olivia Howard’s given up a normal life for her job, and the sacrifices are finally paying off. The twenty-six-year-old talk-show host’s ratings are heading to the top of the charts. Her dream is to make a difference in people’s lives, but the studio wants mind fluff—like interviewing hot model Jori Virtanen. When Olivia learns the guy helped rescue passengers on a cruise excursion from kidnappers, she knows this is the story she needs to make her case. The only problem is the hero was injured, and now he’s disappeared.
The more Olivia learns about the man behind the scar, the more intrigued she becomes. But Jori is no girl’s happily ever after. Once she finds him, Olivia has to free his heart and heal the beast.
My Review
Torn Canvas is another strong offering from Donna Weaver. I loved how we were able to see the pirate attack from Jori's point of view and what he went through after to get his life back together. Not only does he have an injury, his life needs changing. I also enjoyed the switching of POVs from Jori and Olivia. I was glad for the primary focus to be on Jori, but I did really like Olivia. Jori is a very complex character. In Torn Canvas, we are able to learn more about his past, why he is the way he is. I also loved reading about what others on the cruise went through waiting to hear news about Lyn and Braedon.
Donna has done another amazing job with Torn Canvas. Her writing just gets better and better. If you have not read A Change of Plans, I would start with that one. Donna does a great job of giving the reader some catch up details, but I feel you will enjoy Torn Canvas more having that background information.
Author Information:
Author of the Safe Harbors series and Second Chances 101, Book 5 in the Ripple Effect series. A wife, mother, grandmother, Harry Potter geek, Army veteran, and karate black belt.
Contact the author: donnakweaver@gmail.com
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SAFE HARBORS SERIES BOOKS SYNOPSIS:
A Change of Plans - Book 1 in the Safe Harbors series
When Lyn sets off on her supposedly uncomplicated and unromantic cruise, she never dreams it will include pirates. All the 25-year-old Colorado high school teacher wants is to forget that her dead fiancé was a cheating scumbag. What she plans is a vacation diversion; what fate provides is Braedon, an intriguing surgeon. She finds herself drawn to him: his gentle humor, his love of music, and even his willingness to let her take him down during morning karate practices. Against the backdrop of the ship’s make-believe world and its temporary friendships, her emotions come alive.
However, fear is an emotion, too. Unaware of the sensitive waters he navigates, Braedon moves to take their relationship beyond friendship--on the very anniversary Lyn came on the cruise to forget. But Lyn's painful memories are too powerful, and she runs off in a panic.
Things are bad enough when the pair finds themselves on one of the cruise’s snorkeling excursions in American Samoa. However, paradise turns to piracy when their party is kidnapped. Lyn’s fear of a fairytale turns grim. Now she must fight alongside the man she rejected, first for their freedom and then against storms, sharks, and shipwreck.
Hope’s Watch - A Safe Harbors Short Story
Elle Reinhardt loves people and has a gift for turning groups of strangers into friends. When she talks her best friend Lyn into taking a month-long Pacific cruise, Elle is in her element, gathering fellow passengers to her. But things go horribly wrong when a ship excursion ends in death and disaster at the hands of modern-day pirates.
Filled with her own emotional wounds from the experience, Elle tries desperately to buoy up the grieving loved ones as they wait for news on those lost at sea. Malcolm Armstrong, friend of one of the missing men, arrives to act as family spokesman. Elle knows it’s unreasonable, but she resents his presence. When Mal offers the strength she so desperately needs, will she be able to let go of her animosity and accept his support?
This eBook-exclusive short story includes special excerpts from both A Change of Plans and Torn Canvas.
Torn Canvas - Book 2 in the Safe Harbors series (June 2014)
Modern-day pirates took more than Jori Virtanen’s friends; they stole his face. Not only does the twenty-four-year-old former model have to confront months of reconstructive surgery, he discovers his previous life was as superficial as his looks. Jori struggles to make a new life for himself as an artist while evading the press. They expect a hero, but he knows the truth. His beauty masks a beast.
Olivia Howard’s given up a normal life for her job, and the sacrifices are finally paying off. The twenty-six-year-old talk-show host’s ratings are heading to the top of the charts. Her dream is to make a difference in people’s lives, but the studio wants mind fluff—like interviewing hot model Jori Virtanen. When Olivia learns the guy helped rescue passengers on a cruise excursion from kidnappers, she knows this is the story she needs to make her case. The only problem is the hero was injured, and now he’s disappeared.
The more Olivia learns about the man behind the scar, the more intrigued she becomes. But Jori is no girl’s happily ever after. Once she finds him, will Olivia be able to free his heart and heal the beast?
Thanks so much for the review, Mindy!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great write-up, review and getting all those summaries up. Perfetto! Thanks so much for hosting Torn Canvas by Donna K. Weaver and we hope you continue to find awesome reads with Lady Reader's Bookstuff Blog Tours in the future.
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