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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Ashley Dover

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Delilah Taylor falls head over heels in love with Claude de Lussan. Unfortunately, Claude has eyes for only one lady, her friend, Grace. Delilah finds herself being thrown in as the third wheel on lots of dates between Claude and Grace. That is until Grace is engaged to Claude’s brother. Delilah finds herself in the middle of a love triangle that can only end badly for all involved.

After a one-night stand with Claude, Delilah finds herself pregnant and married to the man of her dreams. Only this turns into her worst nightmare. Claude leaves her after finding out that Delilah knew that Grace was only with his brother to make Claude jealous. Claude leaves her and Delilah has to deal with a loss no one should have to bear on their own.

After two years apart, Claude comes to Lincolnshire as part of an off-season club for cricket. He and Delilah cross paths. Can the wrongs of the past be undone?

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Lauren West

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, and I loved it. Claude and Delilah had a bitter sweet sort of relationship, and all the ups and downs made you on unsure of where things would go. Delilah was sweet and loving, and truly Claudes number one fan. Claude had a sort of arrogance to him, and it feels as if he took the Delilah for granted. Their summer of love, romance, and marriage was a whirlwind. The divorce gave you a sense of tragedy. Their love felt like the seasons and you truly were not sure where things would go when they reconnected. This book is one not to be missed.

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Stumped (To Love a Sportsman Series Book 2) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Angela Hayes

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets is the second book in the To Love a Sportsman series by Pamela Q. Fernandes. This is a sweet contemporary second chances sports romance- with past history, drama, obstacles, interfering ex, family tension, hurts, misunderstandings, and romance.
I appreciate how every book I have read of Ms. Fernandes has its own unique theme and identity- this time she brings us a sports romance set in the world of English cricket. We follow Claude and Delilah as fate brings these two together again after years apart. But with a past history full of hurt, family issues, and other obstacles- will their love be strong enough to survive?
Looking forward to Book #3- ‘Goalstruck’…

Thank you, Pamela Q. Fernandes!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Kerry Baker

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stumped by Pamela Q Fernandes is the second book in the To Love a Sportsman series. What initially drew me to this book is that the author had chosen a sport most wouldn’t choose to write about – cricket. I have come across a couple of other books that use this sport but it is definitely uncommon. And understandably so as it isn’t what most would think of as an exciting sport. And yet this author has turned it into something to be excited about. She had given it depth and a story and has created a book that really grabs your attention. The characters fit the story so well too. Everything about this book has been done so well. I also loved the sneak peek at the end into the next book in the series. I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming sports romance which had me hooked from start to finish. The storyline centred around the poster boy for English cricket, the English vice-Captain Claude de Lussan and the women who loves him Delilah Taylor. Claude is rich, smart, handsome, and a great cricketer all of which also makes him slightly arrogant. Delilah’s whole existence revolves around the vice-Captain and after a thrilling and exciting summer with him she finds herself married and then divorced from Claude, who she knows doesn’t love her back. When he enters Delilah‘s world again years later they have a second chance at their relationship but they have many old hurts, resentments and misunderstandings to resolve if they are to have a future together. This story introduced me to the world of English cricket and the players which I found fascinating. The story flowed well and the plot kept me happily turning the pages. I felt immersed in Delilah and Claude’s world as the descriptive narrative made both the setting and the characters come to life for me. I also found the main characters to be likeable and relatable which helped me feel engaged with them and I found myself cheering them on, hoping they would both get their happy ever after.

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this author and love the culture exposure I get when reading about sports I’m not quite as familiar with. Another great read from start to finish, I’ve found this author to be reliable for a good book, relatable characters, steady pacing, and all around delightful time spent. Added bonus if you enjoy a good contemporary piece with some sports thrown in. Pick it up – you won’t regret it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stumped is the first book of Pamela Q Fernandez that I have read and boy did she get me hooked. The details are amazing, she explained cricket well enough for me to follow along and understand it. Delilah and Claude have a long history together and the way she brings them back together reels you in and makes you want to keep reading. The way she writes what characters are going through makes you relate to it. Delilah is heartbroken because her best friend from college dated the guy she liked, as someone who knows all about that I understand her feelings. It’s a really great book and I definitely look forward to reading the first book and the next book.

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Karen Pearman

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series about loving sportsmen. I thoroughly enjoyed her first book, so I was excited to get to read this one and she did not disappoint me. I am now salivating waiting to read the third installment, especially after the sneak peek at the end of this book. The author has quite the knack for writing about sports and the headaches of relationships that go along with them. I find this thrilling as I too have firsthand knowledge of that type of relationship and how hard it is to make them work. If you can make them work. I love the way that she describes the characters and the world around them from the sports field to their regular lives. This book was related to the sport of cricket which I knew a little bit about when I started reading. She did a great job of describing the sport without sounding too much like a commentator. I now look forward to watching some actual cricket games on television. Please read this book. Especially if you are into sports.

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this sports romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that pulled me in from the first word. The characters are relatable and would have no problems imagining being friends with them. They brought the story to life and made the story fun to read. This is a fast paced story about Claude and Delilah. This is their second chance romance story. They were married and divorced but with that comes lots of hurt. Years later when they meet again, will fate step in and give them a second chance? I enjoyed their growth throughout the story. It also was an emotional roller coaster in parts but they made such great characters. They really made the story for me. I highly recommend reading their story to find out what fate has in store for them.

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by Pamela Q. Fernandes
Genre – SPORTS ROMANCE, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Page Count – 137 pages
Cover Designer – ColbieMyles.com
English vice-Captain Claude de Lussan is the poster boy for English cricket. He’s smart, handsome, rich and a damn fine cricketer. And Delilah Taylor loves him to bits. Her whole existence revolves around him so much so, she polishes his autographed ball from his first century every weekend as it sits in her cabinet. Except, Claude de Lussan doesn’t love her back.
Following a heady summer, she finds herself suddenly married and divorced from the cricketer only to find him return to her world years later. Can they resolve old hurts and bury the past to rebuild a future together? Can they overcome family resentment, old flames and misunderstandings to accept that they what they had was and still is special?

~ AMAZON ~

Pamela Q. Fernandes is an author, doctor and medical writer. Born and raised in Kuwait, Pamela writes sweet romances, romantic suspense & women’s fiction.

For listeners of her “Christian Circle” podcast, she’s penned “Ten Reminder” series.

She loves to bake, jive, and play the keyboard!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series 1) by Pamela Q Fernandes – Review by Raylene Green

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is Trish’s story of adoption. Its full of growth, angst, and hurt. A renowned pianist, she looks for love and tries to find herself in the wrong men. And then you meet Michael—who has plenty of baggage and no room for love.
Such a powerdul and realistic book! Real! Beautiful! Definitely worth the read!!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Moriah Venable

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Order Words is the first novel in the Boothbay Harbor series by Pamela Q. Fernandes. This is my first novel by this author.

Trish is a pianist who has been betrayed by her boyfriend of three years.

The woman he is with now is also her manager.
Trish has her own personal issues to come to terms with including her own bitterness from bad relationship choices and her being adopted from Korea.

When she moves into a new home, can she find love again when she meets her neighbor and chef Micheal Quentin.

This novel really made me feel for Trish and her overcoming her own issues. I wanted her to find herself and feel love again.

I don’t want to give too much away.

I suggest reading this for someone looking for something different to read.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Gail Guerrero

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Stars

Being a person with no instrumental talents I love listening to people pay what’s in their heart. Passion is a great motivator. It gives that person a fire inside to keep going and never backing down. Trish is trying to heal after her boyfriend cheats. Some people don’t think you should dwell on the pain. But it’s so much better for you in the long run to face it now. Get all the ugly cries out so that the next time that person name is said you feel nothing. I really like Michael. His character was almost perfect. Which is perfect no girl what’s a perfect guy. Just a guy that’s perfect for her. The author gave the characters a great start and the story progressed without a problem. There are many parts of this book that will make you wish you were a millionaire so that you could really do some good. This is definitely a book meant to pull on your heartstrings.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Candida Hopper

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)

by Pamela Q. Fernandes

This was a very emotional read. Trish, who is looking for love and to be loved can’t seem to find it no matter how hard she tries. She is adopted and certain things she experienced growing up has shaped her need to belong. As a child she spent time with a neighbor who taught her to play the piano and she became a very good pianist and that became her chosen profession.  Michael who has his own issues from his childhood and that’s the reason he says he will never fall in love and do the family thing. He is passionate about his career as a chef and building his b&b. These two become unlikely friends, but they say opposites attract. Will these two be able to get past their issues and find love? This is a must read if you want to find out. I look forward to what the next book in this series will bring. I recommend this book.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Heather Harmon

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1) By Pamela Q. Fernandes

What a great book, Pamela Fernandes has really captured how to draw someone into a book. This book had my emotions everywhere and had me turning the pages to see what was next. This book sheds light on adopted children and how they feel after a biological child has been born, sadly it also talks about how Trish was bullied because her adoptive parents were White and she was Korean. Great writing style and easy to read the story that tugs at your heartstrings. I look forward to reading more by Pamela Fernandes

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Erica Fish

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other Words is the first book in the Boothbay Harbor Series by Pamela Fernandes. Fernandes has a great eye when it comes to details in her stories. I could imagine where she has the setting for her book. She also paints a beautiful picture of her characters. I have to say that this story was a roller coaster ride of emotions for me.Trish has been betrayed by her boyfriend that is now dating her book. It is not like Trish did not already have issues from her childhood being adopted from Korea. She has made some bad decisions with her love life. Will Trish get over her ex-boyfriend? Can Trish move on with her new neighbor who is the local chef on the island? Only time will tell.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes
5 of 5 Stars
Pianist Trish Holt, lives in Maine in picturesque Boothbay Harbor. Trish was adopted from Korea as a child and still suffers with abandonment issues and finds it stressful trying to fit into the ‘All American’ stereotype. Following the betrayal of both her long term partner and her manger, who she discovers are having an affair, Trish’s old issues surface and she blames her self for not being the perfect ‘All American’ girlfriend. Moving to a new house still feeling bitter but wanting to move on Trish meets new neighbour and potential love interest Michael Quentin, a local chef who’s restaurant she plays a gig at. Although Michael ‘romances’ Trish he has his own childhood issues and a dark family past which his holding him back. Michael is also helping his widowed sister to bring up his niece Hannah and is not particularly looking for a long term relationship where else Trish is looking for love and commitment.
This was a really emotional read and a romance which was a case of opposites attract. The author transports you into the lives of her characters and by giving them such a detailed backstory you really feel as though you know them personally. Trish and Michael are both interesting characters and very relatable and realistic, both with good points and bad. As I was reading I felt I was invested in their story and couldn’t stop turning the pages until I found out their future.
This is the first in a new series of books by Pamela Q Fernandes and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Anantha Rusum

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other words, is a sweet romance book by Pamela Fernandez. Trish Holt, a pianist is dealing with the demons of her past. Being from a Korean origin and adopted by Irish parents, she was subject to neglect and partial treatment since childhood. Her recent breakup from her three-year-old relationship puts her self-esteem to all time low. She feels unwanted and neglected by everyone around her. Her only solace is her music and singing to the tunes on her piano. When she moves to a new home in a quaint picturesque town of Maine, she finds herself falling in love with her neighbor, Michael Quentin, who is the local chef and a successful businessman. Michael also has had a wounded childhood and struggles with his own issues. The two try to find comfort with each other, but the blockages from the past keep surfacing between them repeatedly, making their relationship rocky and uncertain.

If and how they overcome these blockages form the crux of this sweet story. The plot by itself is a typical romance story, but I loved the way the author brought about the tender emotions of her main leads, right from their childhood. The effect of a bad childhood on a person and the impact it has in shaping his/her life is very subtly brought out. When parents either adopt or give birth to a child, they need to take care of the tender emotions of the little one on whom they have staked their claim upon. Any rash decision made by a parent impacts the child heavily, and that is something most adults do not understand. The story brilliantly portrays the struggle which both Trish and Michael go through, it makes them more conscious of their choices and they become responsible adults. They both have successful careers and appear to be well rounded individuals. But somewhere deep within, they are so insecure and unsure about themselves, that it sabotages them within, the closest bonds which they value and treasure are put through peril.

Very nicely written, the book is a fast paced breezy read. I sure will pick up more from this author.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Faith Jackson

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved every bit of reading this book cover to cover. The story is compelling to read and a joy to observe. I’m a sucker for a love story that develops in the way that this one does. In this story, we meet pianist Trish Holt who resides in Maine on Boothbay Harbor. Stunned and blindsided by a cold kind of betrayal, her boyfriend of 3 years left. Ex’s new beau is her manager. Trish reflects that she’s had a bitterness which has stemmed a pattern of bitterness in past relationships.
From being adopted as a child from Korea, she’s becoming responsible for the breakdown of her relationships as she tries to fit into American culture with false stereotypes of the “picture perfect girlfriend.”
Upon moving into a new home for a fresh start, she meets Michael Quentin, local chef and neighbor, who romances and heals her. Michael and Trish fall in love but heal childhood wounds. This is the type of love story you root for from the very beginning. Trish attempts to return Michael’s generosity by helping him heal his family’s dark past. The two fall in love in a traditional and deep-rooted morals to coexist in a new modern love story.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Nicky Margaret

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other Words (A boothbay Harbor series book 1) by Pamela Q Fernandez is a 4 star read.
Trish Holt was adopted from Korea by a white American family and suffered bullying over the differences between her and her parents, her parents had a biological son when she was 6 and she saw that she was treated differently by her parents too, a neighbour taught her to play the piano when she was young and she grew to do it for living. When her boyfriend of three years suddenly tells her he’s ending the relationship as he was having an affair with her manager, Trish is devastated all she’s ever wanted was to be loved and have a family and she now sees that slipping through her fingers.
Michael Quentin is the oldest of 5 siblings and spent his youth taking care of them when his father killed himself and his mother drowned her sorrows in alcohol, training to be a chef he moves back to Boothbay harbor and opens a restaurant and is working on a B&B, he doesn’t do relationships and blames this on his own parents marriage, when his sister’s husband dies he steps in to care for his sister and niece.
Can two people with less than perfect childhoods come together and be happy?
I enjoyed this story, the two main characters were complete opposites but you could see how well they would fit together.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Kerry Chalmers

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Other Words. Pamela Q. Fernandes really sets the scene, her attention to detail is amazing. I was drawn to Trish and her struggles in life, I felt her pain, especially young Trish, it was truly heartbreaking reading through her first 11 years of life. When Trish grows up and meets Micheal I think he was exactly what she needed to start to build herself esteem. Without giving away to much away, I will say this is a must read. The characters are brilliantly written and will draw you in from the start. I look forward to the next book in this series.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Angela Hayes

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

In Other Words is the first book in the Boothbay Harbor Series by Pamela Q Fernandes. It is a story of overcoming betrayal, looking for where you belong, self discovery, looking for love, facing your issues, family, romance, and more.
Trish Holt may be a talented pianist, but she has some serious abandonment issues. Being adopted when she was young, she has struggled with who she is, and ‘fitting’ in. She’s looking for love, but so far has been unlucky in love. What happens when she meets Michael, a talented chef, who has his own issues? It’s a case of opposites attract- but will these two get out of their own way long enough to let love grow? You really should read the story and discover for yourself how everything plays out….

Thank you, Pamela Q. Fernandes!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Mary Katherine Alexander

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From the very beginning this book had me hooked, I Felt a connection with Trish from the very beginning. The heartbreak and betrayal she went through is something that i felt torn apart with her. I am a sucker for a good angsty story and this was no disappointment. When your past can haunt you and keep you from enjoying what’s right infront of you. Makes you yell at the characters in the book, but in a good way. This had my emotions all over the place up and down, but I loved every second of it. I recommend highly!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Jonell Collins

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How do you have a love story when the main characters are wholly committed to not falling for anybody, anytime. In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes is a book that shows us just how that happens. This is just such a sweet story. I felt like it was a window into the way many of us behave. We don’t say what we think or feel. Sometimes we do it out of fear, or courtesy, and then sometimes we don’t say it because we love. And because we love we are not going to cross the line that we think may or may not be there. Sometimes we lose. We lose opportunities, adventures, and sometimes we lose a love that legends are made of. Will Trish and Michael find that legend? Romance is not a genre that I read a lot but this one was well worth the read.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Karyn Taylor

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Other Words is the first book in the Boothbay Harbor Series by Pamela Q Fernandes. I had previously read Bowled by this author and loved it so was happy to read this book also. I have to say that I really loved this book. It’s very different from Bowled but both are excellent reads.
Trish Holt is a pianist who has serious abandonment issues. She was adopted at a young age and was treated badly by her adoptive parents, more so when they had a biological child of her own. All Trish wants is to be loved. She has recently been dumped by her boyfriend of 3 years who has been having a relationship with her manager.
Michael Quentin is a top class chef. His sister is recently widowed and he is helping bring up his niece Hannah. He loves women but is a once and done kinda guy, certainly not relationship material. So when he lets Trish move into his sister’s house and gives her a gig at his restaurant playing piano, why can’t he get her out of his head.
Trish and Michael couldn’t be any more opposite if they tried. She’s desperate for someone to love her for the rest of her life. Michael doesn’t believe in love.
This is an amazing story depicting the conflict going through Michael’s head and the desperation faced by Trish. The interactions between the 2 of them are amazing to read, the sexual chemistry is off the chart and their sexual encounters are particularly steamy.
Will Michael realise that Trish is the best thing to happen to him or will he push her away? This book is definitely well worth a read.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Katie Matthews

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I love reading books by this author, I think that she has a lovely writing style and I am always transported to the places she is describing and into the lives of the characters who she is writing about. In Other Words was a story that had me turning the pages super-fast just so I could see what was going to happen next. It was full of angst and the characters had some complexities to their lives that made the story great to read. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted this couple to be together or not, I think that Michael was everything Trish didn’t need in her life considering her past relationship. The author really delved into the lives of these characters with an emotional tale and one that I really enjoyed reading – I felt like I was really involved in what was going on in the story!
As always I look forward to reading more from this author again and I highly recommend In Other Words to other readers!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Rachel Moss

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes! I especially loved the love of piano playing in the novel, it seems like there are so few novels with instruments like that written as a main aspect anymore. Loved the writing, Fernandes did an incredible making the words flow freely with tons of emotions throughout the pages. I was immediately captured by them. I loved the romance, and how well described Trish’s heartache was written. Not many authors can accomplish that it seems like. I loved the storyline, and I can’t wait to read the other books in the Boothbay Harbor series!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Liz Vrchota

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have become familiar with Fernandes writing over the last year or so and so when I saw this one I was intrigued by the difference of storyline from her other novels. I loved how this book brought on the angsty and very real reality that is life and making love work around it. These main characters will try your patience and ask you to look inward as you read. Often I found myself really having disdain for them each, especially Trish, but they have a realistic life that causes ripples and affects the way they approach love.

Trish is an adopted young woman that has the passion and talent of playing piano. She hasn’t had an easy past when it comes to love both with family and with the opposite sex. She can be a tad bit negative though and that is where I struggled with her. Michael has no desire for long term anything. He is a one night stand type of guy and these two may look like absolutely the opposite of what they actually need. However, we see by the end how they could easily be the glue to mend their broken hearts. I enjoyed how raw and realistic this book came across and I look forward to seeing what else is to come from Ms. Fernandes!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Jana Teppih

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other Words is the opening act of Pamela Q. Fernandes’ new Boothbay Harbor series. I had read couple of her books before and as I liked the way she presented the world and the issues we encounter, she was someone I kept my eye out for and here she comes with her new series! She is touching on some very sensitive matters and I admire the care and understanding she has while addressing them.
In Other Words gives us the story of Trish Hold, an adopted child from Korea and internationally acclaimed pianist who is searching for her identity. She needs to find her true roots and she has that inherent need to belong that so many adopted children have … while she has that need, she is not doing much about it in real sense … she has the need to be loved so she falls for anyone who shows her affection and most of us know what it means … it doesn’t last so the men leave her and it feeds the feeling of being unlovable … Enters Michael that has his own baggage, coming from the family that does not share a lot of love … and then you have the clash of expectations and needs and struggle and you will keep your fingers crossed to the last page, hoping …
I am curious to see what happens next in Boothbay Harbor and I am sure the writer will not disappoint us!

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Kerry Baker

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes is the first book in the Boothbay Harbor series. This is a well written book that is a strong start to a new series.
Having read a few books by this author I knew to expect a great book, which is exactly what I got. The book was highly emotional from start to finish. It felt like you were taken on the journey with Trish.
The book had an even pace about, not rushed or intense but a slow build of the story. It worked well for this type of book and the emotional rollercoaster it takes you on.
I very much enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to book 2.

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