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BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Elena Tabacaru

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Part 5 of Soren’s journey. It’s my first book though and somehow I am happy that I didn’t read the others because I liked Soren right from the beginning and if Angela was right for him in my eyes I would have had a hard time to warm up to Elena. But that is just a subjective opinion. I don’t take easily to trading main characters and from my understanding Angela is part of Soren’s life for at least 3 of the other parts.

That being said, if this is your first book from the series, don’t worry of not understanding or missing important bits. We still get an inside about Soren’s life before Costa Rica. And frankly, Soren grows and develops so much in this book, it’s a beautiful process to watch. And Elena, I just like her. And not because we have the same name and speak the same language:)) she is strong, talented and so down to earth, keeping those walls around her tall but I completely understand it and good for her that she does. Although Soren on paper is quite the catch and many would throw themselves at him I like that he wonders why Elena chose him. That woman is keeping him on his toes!! Curious to see what part 6 will bring but I really hope he learned from his mistakes and he will make the right choice.

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica (Beckoned Series book 5) by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned by Aviva Vaughn is the fifth part in her new serial that I just can’t get enough of. Throughout the series, I became hooked and made it so hard to put down until the very end. Beckoned is all about finding yourself and finding someone who understands and embraces the journey that you are on. Following the stories of Soren Lund and Elena Sol, you get a front row seat to a passion that can’t be tamed no matter the miles that separate these two. Soren is a man that who is trying to find his way in the world, and trying to right his world that was tilted on its axis from a heartbreak. In his journey he finds himself in a village in Costa Rica, where he meets Elena. Elena is so full of life, living on the edge as a professional surfer. While Costa Rica has always been her home she has always been a woman willing to do and go wherever to make her dreams a reality. Elena is a strong, beautiful woman, who has been hurt in the past and guards her heart against further pain. There is something about Soren that draws Elena in, but she is worried that he will attempt to change her or hurt her. Soren finds that he can’t get Elena out of his head, and is willing to take a leap of faith letting her in. The more that these two get to know each other the more that parting seems to be the worst thing. The sparks that fly between these two will leave you on the edge of your seat and attempting to catch your breath. Vaughn is a newer to me author but I am so happy that I picked this series up. I have loved every book so far and can’t wait to see how it will continue. While each of these books could be read as a single quickie read, I recommend reading them all in order as the characters will overlap and interact throughout each book. If you are looking for a great read, from a superb author, than this is one that you need to pick up today!

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Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica By Aviva Vaughn – Review By Melissa Agena

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great way to wrap up a series! Beckoned – Adrift in Costa Rica is book 5 in the series which is written by Aviva Vaughn. Although this book can be read as a standalone I would highly suggest you read the other 4 books because then you can fully understand Soren’s character. Soren was a main love interest in the other books and when it came down to it, Soren was a lone man. His character was full of regimen and planning. He was born as the heir to the family financial business. However, it becomes quite obvious that this life that was meticulously planned out for him is exactly what he was looking for. So what does anyone that needs a break to find out who they really are do? They go to Costa Rica to find themselves! There Soren encounters new people and a new culture. What he doesn’t expect is Elena and everything else that he thought was him, wasn’t. It’s hard enough trying to find yourself but when you add the unexpected everything finds a way to become part of the new you. Ms. Vaughn has done a great job with telling Soren’s story and closing a chapter, so to speak, with the series. This character was one of those that you would always say, “what happened to him?” I’m glad this book came out to answer my questions about the character and how his story ended. I loved the author’s writing style and can’t wait to read more from her!

Review by @vegasdaisie

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned was a good 4 star read and part five in the “Beckoned” series.

We start with Soren going to see Angela to solidify in his heart that they won’t have a future together. Angela is involved with Kieran and very happy.

Soren ends up moving to Costa Rica to start over. He decides to try new things like learning how to surf. He ends up meeting Elena and they hit if off. But, Elena has some secrets of her own. Can Elena and Soren have something or will secrets get in the way?

Elena was a strong independent character, who tries to protect her heart. When she met Soren the sparks flew. We do get some hot and steamy scenes from these two. I love the playlist and recipes, once I started I didn’t want to stop until I was done. The secondary characters were great and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Aviva Vaughn pulls you right in with her writing and the details are great. If your looking for a great series to read, I highly suggest this one.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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Beckoned: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Adrift in Costa Rica is book 5 in the series by Aviva Vaughn and in my opinion, the best book in the series. I liked the previous books but there was something about Angela that I just couldn’t put my finger on. Her and Soren had chemistry and were cute together but, living so far away did a lot of damage. Not only the distance but, they were completely different time zones too!

Now here Soren is, he knows he has nothing holding him back. After seeing Angela one last time he decides to go somewhere tropical and hops a flight from California to Costa Rica.

I loved Soren In this book. He was funny, happy and acted like a carefree man his age. When he sees Elena and becomes great friends with her, I was rooting for them. Both Soren and Elena have skeletons in their closet and not to mention, Soren has a strict father who has his whole life planned out for him already across the globe. Will Soren and Elena be able to work past their issues and be together or is there to much stacked against them?

I believe Adrift in Costa Rica can be read as a stand alone but, it is much better to read in order to get a feel for the author and the back story.

Review by @xchellex

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BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Emily Walsh

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ByAviva Vaughn
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn was a pretty okay read, considering I didn’t read the other books. I was captured right away, and with the way this book is written, and how well, it stand on its one.

So yeah, me being me, and unable to read series in order, I’m starting at the end. As I said with the way this book is written, it stands on it own two feet. And though I didn’t get to know the key characters backstories, with that first opening chapter alone, I got everything I needed, and even though I didn’t have a connection from the other books, it was a heart breaking scene.

Going into this book, I have to say I loved the way it was written. Very smooth, consistent, and it had this lightness to it that was weirdly soothing, and just pulled me into this story. Soren, poor guy, I really felt for him. I mean that opening chapter, was a slap in the face. But man the character development for him, was massive. From that first meeting till the last, you could say dropping everything, was the best thing he ever did. Nice clean slate.

Elena, she was the perfect match for him, and because I didn’t have any lingering attachments to Angela, I quickly started rooting for her and Soren. She also brought some drama, hot sass and of course, a lingering mystery from a chapter in her life, she didn’t want to repeat. It added that something extra that rounded out the story.

This book was great and as I’ve said, I very much enjoyed it. True I should have read the other books, and I do suggest you do as well, because Soren and Angela seemed to have had something special, and I don’t want you to miss out on that. What that said, please take my high recommendation and my stamp of approval that you will get swept away by this entertaining, engaging, heart melting read.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica- Aviva Vaughn

5-stars

Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn is an incredible slow burn romance. I have been impatiently waiting for Soren’s continued story since I finished the last book. His character is one that I really connected with and I couldn’t wait to read more about him and his intriguing character, and boy I certainly wasn’t disappointed with this book. I loved how his character developed over the course of the story, it felt as if I was watching the real Soren shine through. Being that this is the fifth book in the series I would strongly suggest reading the first four books of this series before diving into this one as each book continues where the last one left off.

I have been a huge fan of Aviva’s ever since I read the first book in the Beckoned series, her stories always manage to pull me right in and leave me feeling all kinds of emotions. She writes with so much detail that it’s easy to picture everything playing out in my mind, which makes it highly entertaining, plus it feels as if though I have travelled the world alongside these characters as they go through these journeys in their lives.

This is a series I would highly recommend to anyone looking for their next romance read! It’s a series you won’t want to miss!

 

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review By Felicia Bates

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica
Aviva Vaughn
5/5 stars

Adrift in Costa Rica is the installment to Aviva Vaughn’s Beckoned series I didn’t know I always wanted! When I read the first four books in the series I was completely hooked, not wanting to put them down until they were finished, sneaking pages into pockets of time in my day, you get the picture. There is something about Aviva Vaughn’s style of writing that captivates you in an almost poetic way but without becoming too wordy. I feel as though I hang on every word throughout these
novels.
Admittedly when I read the other books in the series I wasn’t too connected to Soren so I wasn’t
sure what to expect from Adrift in Costa Rica. As usual I was completely hooked from the very beginning. I enjoyed the recap from how Angela’s
story ended and seeing Soren’s perspective, it
truly painted him in a new light. The retelling could have been dull and repetitive but the raw emotion and vivid imagery of each scene really made this portion of the story feel new.
I could write a novels worth of how I feel about this story so I will try to wrap it up. I loved the character growth as we learn more about Soren and his relationships both romantic and with his family, but also as he learns more about himself. So many books are centered around the woman rebuilding herself after heartbreak, I really appreciated this perspective, especially after feeling as though this wasn’t a relatable character in the past.
I’ve mentioned in a previous review how much I love that each and every chapter has a title itself, I’m pleased to see that the work and effort put into this persists going even further to include a soundtrack to go along with the chapters, and a book club question list!

Review by @fnbates

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BECKONED Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BECKONED Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn

Four Stars

I’m so glad that the author made a story for Soren. I disliked how his story ended with Angela. I didn’t like her character all that much anyway. Now Elena was someone I can see loving Soren. Elena and Angela have similar traits but were different in how they treated Soren and how he handled the relationships. With Angela Soren didn’t want to look beyond London. He never got to the point where he had to make a choice. Angela didn’t see past what see wanted. She never made a path that included Soren. They were prefer for each other but they didn’t want to change for each other. When Soren realized his mistake it was too late. When his slow burn relationship starts with Elena I was hopeful. Not because he would be getting over Angela but because it was unexpected for him. He never saw it coming. It was like discovering something amazing. I liked seeing the personal growth for Soren. He grew into a better person by taking away his own comforts. By learning to be his own man without his family. This isn’t the last book in the series but it was a great end.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to see Soren get a new chance at love and life! He makes great strides in this book toward becoming a new man. A man I really like. It’s almost unbelievable to see such a transformation, but really, sometimes all it takes are the right people in the right environment to open you up. Plus Soren has always been thoughtful, so he can pay more attention to what he needs to change. I like Elena and the whole community in Costa Rica. It’s such a vast change, but has such happy ever after possibilities. Is it wrong that I am concerned there’s a book after this? This story has a happy ending but now I’m nervous for the future and want Soren to have it all!

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Sometimes you find yourself
In the middle of nowhere.
And sometimes- in the middle of
Nowhere- you find yourself.”
~Unknown

I really do not know how to review this book without giving some kind of spoiler to a few of the previous installments to the series. So, I will start with this. DO NOT keep reading after this paragraph if you haven’t previously devoured the other four novels, in order, in the Beckoned series from Aviva Vaughn. I promise it will not be, for naught. Curl up with a blanket and your favorite beverage and let Aviva take you on a whirlwind of a vacation…

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Dearest Soren,

Thank you for some of the most beautiful memories of my entire life.
I’ll never forget you.
Always,
Angela

Literally, I was bawling here! I mean, I know this was for the best. I knew that it had a point and was going to make sense at some point, but… WHY?

Well, because all great things have a twist, especially novels. Aviva Vaughn writes a lot like the classics, Jane Austen especially. She loves her slow burn and realistic writing. I personally do as well. It is believable and gripping. I often feel as if I am sitting right there in the same room as the characters, or on the beaches of Costa Rica. I can taste the foods, and smell the saltwater on the air. Her story lines are just as realistic and this is ever present in the story of Soren. Which is the most focused on character in this installment of Beckoned.

Soren is figuring out how to recover from losing Angela. A haste decision finds him in Costa Rica. He learns to surf. It is through surfing that he meets the beautiful Elena. The two hit it off, and although Soren proceeds with caution he is willing to proceed at least. But… don’t get too excited, there is a twist around every bend. There is more to Elena than she is telling. Will the past get in the way again?

IF you need any bonuses to this gem, there is a great playlist, featured at the back of the book. AND… A delicious recipe (yup I tried it!) For Elena’ Sol’s Tres Leches Cake is included in the back as well. I was blown away once more by this installment of Beckoned. The overall experience was inclusive and I truly felt like it was a getaway for a day, like I stepped into the world of Soren and Elena. I was so excited when I found out that there would be another one coming soon. “Beckoned, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand”. Thank you for another fantastic book ‘getaway’ Ms. Vaughn!

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Renee Ullery

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn

Stars: 4

This is Soren’s story with Elena. I’ll admit that Soren was definitely favorite character from the Beckoned series. I absolutely love that Aviva has gone back to him to tell his story. She does a fantastic job at developing her characters and reeling in her readers into the story she weaves. This story is no exception to that description. I cannot wait to see what happens next and how it happens. I also love the extras that she added at the end (a recipe and a soundtrack for the story)!

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been so looking forward to reading the next instalment in this series. I have truly fallen in love with the characters in the story and the author. Her writing completely absorbs me into the amazing world that she had created. Her beautiful descriptions of the settings for the stories are a huge plus for these books – her attention to detail is amazing.
I really did feel for Soren, my heart broke for him a little in this story and I really felt like I got to know him a lot more than I had in the previous books. As soon as he met Elena I could feel the connection, I could almost feel his hope begin to rise to the surface, hope that he might be ok after all. I loved the passion and chemistry between them. I’ve tried not to have a favourite book in this series because I have loved them all so far but I think this one may just take the top spot. I absolutely loved it and I really cannot recommend the book and the series enough!

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn is an incredibly well written book. It is part of a series that personally I think needs to be read in order.
This time we delve further into the life of Soren as he jets off to Costa Rica. This is a book I am so glad the author decided to write. Getting to see more of Soren is something I was hoping for and this book lives up to every expectation I could have hoped for. He was a character I already liked but can easily say I love even more after reading this book.
This whole series has been well written and addictive and this book is no exception.

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in this series, it is about Soren and life after Angela. I have always liked Soren and was happy to read what happened to him. I loved how he just decided to fly to Costa Rica at a whim but what will happen when an accident decides to take away his passion for life? When love comes knocking at his door again, will he open up his heart to her? He took me on an emotional roller coaster ride and I highly recommend you reading his story.

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Dori Cousley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica is a contemporary romance that tells the story of Soren and Elena. Soren is in Costa Rica looking for a big change in his life to heal his broken heart. He finds himself in a small coastal town in Costa Rica. He emerges himself in the life of the town, learning the language, to surf and became like a local. Then he meets Elena. She is from Costa Rica who also surfs but does not want to get involved with Soren. Will she have a change of heart and open up herself to Soren?

Aviva Vaughn did it again, another hit in the Beckoned Series. Her writing captures you from the first page. Her writing is descriptive, where you feel like you are right along side the characters. The writing flows and keeps you engaged. Ms. Vaughn’s characters are well developed and are very believable. What a great story, you feel as if you were in Costa Rica too. I highly recommend it as well as the whole Beckoned Series.

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BECKONED, Part 5 Adrift in Costa Rica By Aviva Vaughn – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica
By: Aviva Vaughn
5 out of 5 stars

The story BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that I loved reading. It hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It is a story about finding oneself. I loved reading about the characters of Soren Lund and Elena Sol. Soren is a man that is trying to figure out just who he really is and his place in the world after losing the woman that he loved. He finds himself in a fishing village in Costa Rica. All the money in the world can’t help him out of his heartache. Then he meets Elena. Elena used to be a professional surfer. She is living in Costa Rica which has always been her home. She is a woman that is beautiful, strong, and independent. She is also a woman who guards her heart. While she finds Soren very attractive she knows that she should keep to her rule of not getting involved with the tourists. You never know when they will up and leave. Soren finds himself letting Elena in bit by bit and is finding himself to be a very different man than the one that first came to the island. Will Elena let Soren into her heart? Will the past have a way of coming between Elena and Soren? Read this story to find out. Soren and Elena’s story is one that includes passion and desire. There are sparks between them and the tension in the room is high when they are together. There are some steamy scenes included in this book. Events with good food, drinks, companionship, and comradery this story has it all. I love how no matter what the scene is the author is so descriptive that you feel like you are right there with the characters. This is a wonderfully written story that I would highly recommend reading. It is part of a series that I also would highly recommend.

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Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aviva Vaughn has done it again. I enjoyed the rest of the series so much I was unsure how this installment would even be able to keep up. But I’m so happy to report that it did. It’s is quick and well-developed, witty and captivating. I had difficulty walking away from it until I had finished the last page. A page turner, an emotionally charged romance, a wonderful addition to my book shelf. Simply loved it.

Reviswed by @heatherlovelace

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BECKONED, Part 4: From Barcelona with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well, I didn’t see that coming!

Beckoned Part 4: From Barcelona with Love by Aviva Vaughn, you must read this series in order and trust me you won’t be disappointed. If you want a series with a slow burn, long-distance relationship with a hint of a love triangle and Hot Sexy scenes than these books are for you. Aviva writing you will get you hooked in London and leave you wanting more in Barcelona.

Thru all four books, I have been rooting for Angela and Soren but now I am heartbroken and happy at the same time. I understand the reasoning behind it but, if she loved him that much where was the fight. The fact the Angela didn’t run straight to Kieran, made me happy and I am glad that Angela found someone that made her happy the way that was meant to be.

I am SO READY for Costa Rica, bring on more Soren!!

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BECKONED, Part 4: From Barcelona with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BECKONED, Part 4: From Barcelona with Love by Aviva Vaughn continues right on from where Part 3 left off and OMG I did not see the ending coming or maybe I did….. But either way Part 4 has left me so heartbroken and I did not like the ending. In this part of the story we see someone make the biggest sacrifice one could make and that made me love them a little more. Angela is always making excuses to the one she loves but how can a relationship stand the test of time if there is no sacrifice. I felt that I wanted to smack Angela for not compromising more but it is her life. Soren is a possessive man but is very dedicated and fiercely loyal but is that enough.

To find out what happened you will have to grab a copy and have a read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn was a little more drama-filled than the last two books; I liked it. After an unresolved goodbye in London, Angela and Soren are trying to make their long-distance relationship work. They have a few bumps along the way, but the biggest challenge is in the form of a Hot Motorcycle riding Bookstore Owner, or as Angela calls him Mr. TDD (Tall Dark and Dangerous). What will Soren do when he finds out who Angela is spending most of her time with? We already know about Soren’s jealous side.

Soren and Angela know how to heat up the pages with their phone calls and form smoke on my kindle when they are in each other’s arms. Angela and Soren have the chemistry but have different takes on life, while Angela and Kieran share something just not sure if it’s more than friendship. Looking forward to the next book to see how this drama will play out.

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn continues where the other two left off. ​There are a lot of ups and downs, conflict and love in this story as our main characters Angela and Soren try to keep their long distance romance alive. There seem to be so many obstacles in their relationship. Angela is a free spirit who loves people, new experiences and trying to find her way into writing books. Soren is possessive and jealous and can’t understand some of Angela’s ways. These two do my head in at times and I think they both need to grow up. Angela has some issues to work through but will she be able to and keep what she wants? Will distance be the only thing keeping these two apart or will others try to manipulate their way into destroying what they have? The only way to find out is to read the books. Now onto the next installment to see where these two end up.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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BECKONED, Part 2: From Bath with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned: From Bath With Love is the second book in the series which continues with  our main character Angela travelling to London to be with Thomas. But what she finds  out changes everything. Angelas time in London is nothing like she expected and is  even better than she could imagine but when her time is up all the angst she never  expected to feel leave her reeling.     Once again Aviva’s vivid descriptions allow you to imagine the things and places she  writes about and you can almost taste the food. I was a little disappointed with Soren  and his perspective on some events and really just wanted to sit him down and tell him  to wake up. He almost seemed child like with his actions. The fact that Angela kept  apologising because of his feelings got my goat up to. Even though I didn’t like it, it  worked for the story.    There is a lot of passion between our main characters which make for an interesting  read. I am wondering where that leaves our characters for the future and am waiting to  read the next book to see.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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BECKONED, Part 1: From London with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned: From London is the first book in the series which is also the debut for Aviva Vaughn. Our characters all travel to attend a school that offers the best in their chosen fields. It is a story where students become friends and hearts are hurt. Aviva’s vivid descriptions allow you to imagine the things and places she writes about. The characters in this story are enjoyable and connectable and and make you relive some of your youth. Will love be found or will missed chances mean lost love? This is a good story from start to finish and there is a lot of passion between our main characters.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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BECKONED, Part 2: From Bath With Love (Beckoned Series Book #2) by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Angela Hayes

BECKONED, Part 2: From Bath with LoveBECKONED, Part 2: From Bath with Love by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Beckoned: From Bath with Love is the second part of the “Beckoned” series by Aviva Vaughn. The story picks up right where book one finished, so I really recommend that you read the first book before beginning this one to get the best reading experience.
This is a slow-burn, contemporary women’s fiction- that is jam packed full of vibrant and vivid descriptions of travel, adventure, food, longing, second chances, and romance. The book is a very quick and easy read, but the content certainly isn’t lacking. The author packed a lot into this book and it felt like a much longer novel, in a good way. I am really enjoying this series, following Angela and Soren on their journey. This book delves into their emotional mind sets, and we got to see a little more of their characters. There was insecurity, jealousy, push-pull, drama, and some complexity to their situation, that I thought made this story stand out a little more from the first.
As with the first book, I loved Ms. Vaughn’s attention to detail, and the way she used her words to bring Bath/London to life. I felt like I was right there with them.
The book has a fast pace and a smooth flow. And as with the first story, it still retains the ‘classic’ feel, much like a Jane Austin novel.
The writers style is smooth, inviting and very easy to read. She made me want to find out what would happen next, I really want to know where the story will lead, so I have already dived into the next book, that review will follow very soon!

Thank you, Ms. Vaughn!

 

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles With Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Angela Hayes

BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with LoveBECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

“If I know what love is, it’s because of you.”

 

Beckoned: From Los Angeles With Love is the Third part of the “Beckoned” series by Aviva Vaughn. This instalment of the series is where it really gets interesting! The whole story/series has been fascinating and captivating- but this book takes it to a whole new level. Ms. Vaughn has upped the ante, so to speak, and produced a story that I devoured in matter of hours. I couldn’t put it down and HAD to find out what was happening. The books just seem to get better and better…. And the love triangle of sorts/the ‘threat,’ and the emotional roller coaster that this story took me on had me sooooo conflicted. I love the characters and thought I knew how their story would play out. But Ms. Vaughn brought in a bit of a twist, a surprising element, that really drew me in and held me captive the entire way!
I read this book about a week ago and have been mulling over how to do it the justice that it deserves. The whole series has been a surprising find, I never expected to love it as much as I have/do. Ms. Vaughn had my emotions and allegiances all tied up in knots, And I loved every minute.
A lot has happened since the first book and Barcelona. Angela and Soren have had an interesting journey. Now, their relationship will be tested like never before. Will it survive? I really don’t want to give away too much because this story is brilliant, and you really should read it and discover all the juicy details for yourself. I highly suggest reading the first two books in the series, before beginning this one- as the story is a continuation from book one and will give you a better understanding of characters, motivations, backstory, and overall storyline.
This book gives a new meaning to the word sizzling! There are some no-holds-barred romps that singed my eyebrows and melted the screen on my kindle!
This is definitely the best of the books, so far. It had everything you could want in a great read- it was captivating, sentimental, emotional, romantic, seductive, sexy, realistic and entirely believable. I am now really anxious about the next book, and to find out how the story will end.
Another fantastic read from a great author!

Thank you, Ms. Vaughn!

 

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