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trudyd's review
5.0
Bella Andre knows how to write romance. A reader can't go wrong with As Long As I Have You. It might be love at first sight but the author has a way of taking the now and making it WOW.
I am so stoked that I get to fall for another Sullivan family, even better I get to go home to England without leaving the comfort of my chair.
Mari has been a little lost since her day left her at age 3. She dreams of one day going to England and seeing her dad, discovering the why's. One phone call closes that door but opens another door. Without a solid plan, Mari flies to the Elderflower Island, London, England to a bookshop she now owns. The only way to get to know her dad is to take over the shop and flat.
Mari is staring at a disaster left by an ill man. A man she didn't know. A man that never told the villagers of his daughter in America. Owen Sullivan walking into the shop begins a journey to become whole. It takes a village to raise a child, even a full grown lady that has never been whole.
The characters are a joy. The author has painted a wonderful picture of the village and its quaint shops. My mouth drooled over their afternoon teas and dinners. My heart beat loudly for the growing attraction between Mari and Owen. Their relationship was a fantastic way to learn more about both of the characters and to see how well they fit.
I can't wait to add more of the London Sullivans to my library.
I am so stoked that I get to fall for another Sullivan family, even better I get to go home to England without leaving the comfort of my chair.
Mari has been a little lost since her day left her at age 3. She dreams of one day going to England and seeing her dad, discovering the why's. One phone call closes that door but opens another door. Without a solid plan, Mari flies to the Elderflower Island, London, England to a bookshop she now owns. The only way to get to know her dad is to take over the shop and flat.
Mari is staring at a disaster left by an ill man. A man she didn't know. A man that never told the villagers of his daughter in America. Owen Sullivan walking into the shop begins a journey to become whole. It takes a village to raise a child, even a full grown lady that has never been whole.
The characters are a joy. The author has painted a wonderful picture of the village and its quaint shops. My mouth drooled over their afternoon teas and dinners. My heart beat loudly for the growing attraction between Mari and Owen. Their relationship was a fantastic way to learn more about both of the characters and to see how well they fit.
I can't wait to add more of the London Sullivans to my library.
amlibera's review
4.0
3.5 stars. I heard about this series on the Fated Mates podcast and thought I'd try it out Fairly straight forward contemporary romance that I liked but it didn't grab me.
keller6690's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve always wanted to visit London, now I have seen it through the eyes of Owen and Mari. What a wonderful trip it was. I love the sweet, immediate, acceptance of attraction that both Owen and Mari experience upon meeting one another. They don’t fight it. They embrace it and that made for a lot of the appeal for me. So many times the characters fight it or make decisions for the other thinking they know best. This was an awesome change of pace.
Marina has been separated from her father since she was 3 due to an awful error of judgement. She has always wondered why. After learning of his passing she goes to London to deal with his estate. Mari is completely blindsided when on her first day she meets handsome and oh so sweet Owen Sullivan. Own manages his Gran’s literary career as a mystery writer. Upon finding Mari in her father’s flat, Own is just swept away by Mari. With the help of Mari, Owen finds the strength to discuss a very difficult topic with his Gran.
Totally love the writing of Bella Andre. A very large family saga such as The Sullivan’s is one of my favorite troupes. Totally recommend a trip across the pond to meet the London Sullivans. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 5 stars*****
Marina has been separated from her father since she was 3 due to an awful error of judgement. She has always wondered why. After learning of his passing she goes to London to deal with his estate. Mari is completely blindsided when on her first day she meets handsome and oh so sweet Owen Sullivan. Own manages his Gran’s literary career as a mystery writer. Upon finding Mari in her father’s flat, Own is just swept away by Mari. With the help of Mari, Owen finds the strength to discuss a very difficult topic with his Gran.
Totally love the writing of Bella Andre. A very large family saga such as The Sullivan’s is one of my favorite troupes. Totally recommend a trip across the pond to meet the London Sullivans. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 5 stars*****
jigsawgirl's review
4.0
I was really glad that we didn't lose that strong sense of family and friendship that comes along with the Sullivan clan. US or UK, the Sullivan bond is strong.
I felt badly that Mari did not get to know her father as an adult. While it was really sad, it was nice she had some memories of him. I loved the way Mari embraced her adventure and made it a reality. I liked Owen, and felt their connection. His support of Mari's plans and dreams were sweet.
I didn't get any feelings of intense passion from Mari and Owen's relationship. There was a slow, sensual buildup, but I didn't sense any heat behind it. I felt like the book focused more on Mari's father, Charlie, and his life on Elderflower Island, Charlie and Mari's lack of a relationship, and Mari's mother's inability to let go of the past. I felt that was truly sad for her mother to have the intensity of feelings about the incident with Charlie for so many years.
I am looking forward to the rest of the London Sullivan's, which hopefully will include a book about Mari's stepmother Carson.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received from the author.
I felt badly that Mari did not get to know her father as an adult. While it was really sad, it was nice she had some memories of him. I loved the way Mari embraced her adventure and made it a reality. I liked Owen, and felt their connection. His support of Mari's plans and dreams were sweet.
I didn't get any feelings of intense passion from Mari and Owen's relationship. There was a slow, sensual buildup, but I didn't sense any heat behind it. I felt like the book focused more on Mari's father, Charlie, and his life on Elderflower Island, Charlie and Mari's lack of a relationship, and Mari's mother's inability to let go of the past. I felt that was truly sad for her mother to have the intensity of feelings about the incident with Charlie for so many years.
I am looking forward to the rest of the London Sullivan's, which hopefully will include a book about Mari's stepmother Carson.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received from the author.
romancejunkie1025's review
4.0
awwww that was the sweetest and most caring of stories as two people came together to achieve a dream and bring back a landmark in a small town. and it brought me right to London which is nice since i wont be going in person like planned this year. Love those Sullivan's and looking forward to more of them.
izziede's review against another edition
3.0
It's okay.
I got a bit bored.
Strong family connections.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
HEA.
Epilogue.
I got a bit bored.
Strong family connections.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
HEA.
Epilogue.
kates_books's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
izziede's review
3.0
It's okay.
I got a bit bored.
Strong family connections.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
HEA.
Epilogue.
I got a bit bored.
Strong family connections.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
HEA.
Epilogue.
maam_md's review
4.0
4.5 stars
Owen did not make it to my list of favorite Sullivans. Probably because the story didn't focus on him as being one of the most eligible Sullivans. But "As Long As I Have You," my 21st Sullivan book, is my favorite story in the series.
Mari's love for books and bookstores (or bookshops, as they were called in London) mirrors my own. I was hooked right at the beginning, especially when she couldn't resist going inside a bookstore.
I was a Papa's girl (still am, years after Papa's passing) and Mari's relationship, or non-relationship, with her father tugged at my heartstrings.
I loved that this story has an independent heroine who is not afraid to follow her dreams no matter where it would take her, against all the odds.
And of course, it is a love story worth rooting for until they'll have a happy ending. Plus it didn't have the "I love you but I shouldn't be with you" storyline that I've read in the other Sullivan novels. And it didn't have the repetitive musings that I found irritating in a few of the previous books.
Bella Andre has outdone herself with this book. As Long As I Have You is, for me, Bella Andre's best.
Owen did not make it to my list of favorite Sullivans. Probably because the story didn't focus on him as being one of the most eligible Sullivans. But "As Long As I Have You," my 21st Sullivan book, is my favorite story in the series.
Mari's love for books and bookstores (or bookshops, as they were called in London) mirrors my own. I was hooked right at the beginning, especially when she couldn't resist going inside a bookstore.
I was a Papa's girl (still am, years after Papa's passing) and Mari's relationship, or non-relationship, with her father tugged at my heartstrings.
I loved that this story has an independent heroine who is not afraid to follow her dreams no matter where it would take her, against all the odds.
And of course, it is a love story worth rooting for until they'll have a happy ending. Plus it didn't have the "I love you but I shouldn't be with you" storyline that I've read in the other Sullivan novels. And it didn't have the repetitive musings that I found irritating in a few of the previous books.
Bella Andre has outdone herself with this book. As Long As I Have You is, for me, Bella Andre's best.
kellyg_5013's review
4.0
Another Sullivan story! All the love, family and togetherness feelings we've gotten in all the other stories kept on in this one. Which was really a great thing because Mari needed it. Thinking her father completely abandoned her, and her mother not at all supportive of her decision to take on her dad's book store would make anyone feel a bit lost and a lot lonely. But true to Sullivan form... You get one, you get them all! Loved the story is Owen and Mari pulling each other out of the boring and unfulfilling existence they've been in for some time now.