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All For You
Staying For You
When I arrived at your resort, I was broken.
Emotionally and professionally, I had nothing left.
The last three books I published bombed and the ink was barely dry on my divorce papers. The divorce I never saw coming.
All I needed was peace and quiet, and you gave it to me.
That and so much more
Hope. Courage. Friendship. Passion.
The last thing I want to do is leave.
But if I stayed, I’d only be staying for you.
Staying For You is a friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with a push and pull that will keep you turning the pages.
Emotionally and professionally, I had nothing left.
The last three books I published bombed and the ink was barely dry on my divorce papers. The divorce I never saw coming.
All I needed was peace and quiet, and you gave it to me.
That and so much more
Hope. Courage. Friendship. Passion.
The last thing I want to do is leave.
But if I stayed, I’d only be staying for you.
Staying For You is a friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with a push and pull that will keep you turning the pages.
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294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2019
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July 20, 2019
Wow. This book has done a number on my heart.
Realistic and moving, Staying for You explores what it’s like to learn to trust others and yourself. It’s that last part that’s so tricky and the author does an excellent job of moving us through those emotions.
I found this book to be relatable and heartfelt. It’s a story that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile. Yet, there’s a takeaway—lessons you can carry with you long after the book is finished. I love that in a story. It’s what takes a story from a four to a five-star for me.
Sweet and steamy, this book is the perfect friends-to-lovers tale. Pick it up. You won’t be sorry.
Realistic and moving, Staying for You explores what it’s like to learn to trust others and yourself. It’s that last part that’s so tricky and the author does an excellent job of moving us through those emotions.
I found this book to be relatable and heartfelt. It’s a story that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile. Yet, there’s a takeaway—lessons you can carry with you long after the book is finished. I love that in a story. It’s what takes a story from a four to a five-star for me.
Sweet and steamy, this book is the perfect friends-to-lovers tale. Pick it up. You won’t be sorry.
August 2, 2019
I want an Owen!
Staying for You was the perfect contemporary romance. I love how Jennifer Van Wyk shows how hot romance could be with couples in their 30s, and Cami and Owen are FIRE. Their friendship slow burned into a great love that you can feel, along with every relatable insecurity that plagued them about it. Staying for You is a cozy and steamy read that sucks you right in! Five stars!
Staying for You was the perfect contemporary romance. I love how Jennifer Van Wyk shows how hot romance could be with couples in their 30s, and Cami and Owen are FIRE. Their friendship slow burned into a great love that you can feel, along with every relatable insecurity that plagued them about it. Staying for You is a cozy and steamy read that sucks you right in! Five stars!
August 8, 2019
4.5 stars!
The third and final book in the All For You series, and Jennifer Van Wyk has delivered an absolutely gorgeous romance! Sweet, sexy and functional, this is an irresistible love story between two people burned by love, and I loved it!
Owen is the older brother of Olivia (heroine of Book #1 in the series, Gone For You, though this book can easily standalone). He’s appeared in the previous books of the series as this protective, big-hearted, quiet-ish guy whose heart was broken and who contentedly spends all of his time at The Escape, a resort he runs (both his home and his passion) where people can get away from it all and get back to nature and enjoy the peaceful simplicity of life.
Cami is a romance author who has completely lost her mojo. She’s just gotten out of a really bad marriage, her last two books have flopped, and she’s desperate to get away from her life for a while and get her motivation and inspiration back. So she heads across the country to The Escape for a six week stay in the middle of a snowy winter where it’s just her and the gorgeous owner.
Owen and Cami develop a quick friendship that is sweet, fun and easy, underpinned by an attraction that neither of them even bother to deny.
The time they spend together is sizzling with chemistry as they laugh, talk and open up and share their pasts with each other, and every moment of it is sizzling with anticipation as we wait for something to happen. But with Cami only at The Escape for a short time, neither of them want to get into anything that will end up with them getting hurt again… at least initially.
And so they follow their feelings, knowing that it will come to an end and prepared for that, but not able to resist their attraction any longer, and what follows is a beautifully romantic, honest, passionate and absolutely gorgeous romance that completely captured my heart.
I love these characters. Cami is so relatable – smart, funny and a little bit lost and vulnerable, and I loved her as a heroine. And OMG, Owen! The man is just amazing! He’s sweet, funny, kind and supportive, affectionate, caring and so freaking sexy! He’s a good guy with a heart of gold, and I just adored him! It was no surprise that these two fell so hard for each other, and I loved watching it happen.
But what will happen as Cami’s time at The Escape comes to an end? Though somewhat predictable, Van Wyk was able to surprise me a bit with this one, with events I didn’t see coming, and I was glued to my kindle as it all played out.
The characters from the previous books in the series all appear and I loved seeing them again, and this book finished off beautifully with a double epilogue that left me grinning like a fool.
Jennifer’s books have a particular feel to them – they are feel-good books that are functional and sweet with sort of a wholesomeness about them. Her characters are good people, there’s usually very little stupid behaviour, and the romance is fun, fresh and swoony with a sexy edge. It’s a formula that totally works for her, and I can’t get enough of it!
I loved this one!
4.5 stars
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The third and final book in the All For You series, and Jennifer Van Wyk has delivered an absolutely gorgeous romance! Sweet, sexy and functional, this is an irresistible love story between two people burned by love, and I loved it!
Owen is the older brother of Olivia (heroine of Book #1 in the series, Gone For You, though this book can easily standalone). He’s appeared in the previous books of the series as this protective, big-hearted, quiet-ish guy whose heart was broken and who contentedly spends all of his time at The Escape, a resort he runs (both his home and his passion) where people can get away from it all and get back to nature and enjoy the peaceful simplicity of life.
Cami is a romance author who has completely lost her mojo. She’s just gotten out of a really bad marriage, her last two books have flopped, and she’s desperate to get away from her life for a while and get her motivation and inspiration back. So she heads across the country to The Escape for a six week stay in the middle of a snowy winter where it’s just her and the gorgeous owner.
Owen and Cami develop a quick friendship that is sweet, fun and easy, underpinned by an attraction that neither of them even bother to deny.
I don’t know anything about her.
But I know her.
How is that possible? Is this what people talk about when they say they just knew?
The time they spend together is sizzling with chemistry as they laugh, talk and open up and share their pasts with each other, and every moment of it is sizzling with anticipation as we wait for something to happen. But with Cami only at The Escape for a short time, neither of them want to get into anything that will end up with them getting hurt again… at least initially.
She’s incredible and I know it’s a mistake to want more but the alternative, not having her at all and watching her leave here, would be the biggest regret of my life. I know it already.
And so they follow their feelings, knowing that it will come to an end and prepared for that, but not able to resist their attraction any longer, and what follows is a beautifully romantic, honest, passionate and absolutely gorgeous romance that completely captured my heart.
For two people who decided they’d try to keep things surface level, we’re not doing a very good job at it. Everything I learn about him makes me like him more. Every time he touches me makes me ache for more.
I’m screwed.
In both the way I want to be and the way I don’t want to be.
I love these characters. Cami is so relatable – smart, funny and a little bit lost and vulnerable, and I loved her as a heroine. And OMG, Owen! The man is just amazing! He’s sweet, funny, kind and supportive, affectionate, caring and so freaking sexy! He’s a good guy with a heart of gold, and I just adored him! It was no surprise that these two fell so hard for each other, and I loved watching it happen.
But what will happen as Cami’s time at The Escape comes to an end? Though somewhat predictable, Van Wyk was able to surprise me a bit with this one, with events I didn’t see coming, and I was glued to my kindle as it all played out.
The characters from the previous books in the series all appear and I loved seeing them again, and this book finished off beautifully with a double epilogue that left me grinning like a fool.
Jennifer’s books have a particular feel to them – they are feel-good books that are functional and sweet with sort of a wholesomeness about them. Her characters are good people, there’s usually very little stupid behaviour, and the romance is fun, fresh and swoony with a sexy edge. It’s a formula that totally works for her, and I can’t get enough of it!
I loved this one!
4.5 stars
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 8, 2019
OK. Let me just preface this review with the confession that I kind of adore this author’s small-town romance books. I can’t say all of them have been 5-star reads for me, but never have I felt like they were a waste of my time or my money. And this author certainly didn’t disappoint with Staying for You!
Let’s talk characters. Grab a cup of hot chocolate first (since it’s winter in this story and hot chocolate is like the ultimate winter comfort drink). You may add any libation you see fit as we take a seat in front of a roaring fire and discuss! Now that the scene is set…let’s chat!
It’s really hard for me to like a book if I feel like I can’t connect with the main characters on some level. And I can tell you that I loved both Owen and Cami’s characters. They just seemed to be down to earth, relatable, and real. I absolutely could sympathize with Cami’s situation because I’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship a long time ago. It takes a while to heal from all of that and learn to trust again. And I understand Owen’s desire to stay where he is and run the resort that is truly his passion. In fact, I kinda wish this place wasn’t fictional because I’d so be booking a family vacation there in a heartbeat! I think there’s a part of all of us that would love to unplug for a while and get back to just enjoying life and family. Owen’s definitely on to something here!
NICUnurse’s Rating: It’s really hard to pin down what I loved most about this book because I liked all the aspects of it. I liked the setting. I fell in love with the main characters and how compassionate they all are (but really, really disliked the ex!). I liked the little bit of mystery. And as we all love in romance, I loved the Happily Ever After. I also love that she has me excited for winter to come back around. I’m not a lover of the heat and humidity here in the South! I give Staying for You by Jennifer Van Wyk 4.5 out of 5 stars!
Let’s talk characters. Grab a cup of hot chocolate first (since it’s winter in this story and hot chocolate is like the ultimate winter comfort drink). You may add any libation you see fit as we take a seat in front of a roaring fire and discuss! Now that the scene is set…let’s chat!
It’s really hard for me to like a book if I feel like I can’t connect with the main characters on some level. And I can tell you that I loved both Owen and Cami’s characters. They just seemed to be down to earth, relatable, and real. I absolutely could sympathize with Cami’s situation because I’ve been in an emotionally abusive relationship a long time ago. It takes a while to heal from all of that and learn to trust again. And I understand Owen’s desire to stay where he is and run the resort that is truly his passion. In fact, I kinda wish this place wasn’t fictional because I’d so be booking a family vacation there in a heartbeat! I think there’s a part of all of us that would love to unplug for a while and get back to just enjoying life and family. Owen’s definitely on to something here!
NICUnurse’s Rating: It’s really hard to pin down what I loved most about this book because I liked all the aspects of it. I liked the setting. I fell in love with the main characters and how compassionate they all are (but really, really disliked the ex!). I liked the little bit of mystery. And as we all love in romance, I loved the Happily Ever After. I also love that she has me excited for winter to come back around. I’m not a lover of the heat and humidity here in the South! I give Staying for You by Jennifer Van Wyk 4.5 out of 5 stars!
August 6, 2019
Staying for You is the third book in the All for You series by Jennifer Van Wyk, this is the story of Cami and Owen, we meet him in the previous books of this series and i was so excited to read his story!!!
They know each other when Cami needs to get away for all the drama that she has in her live so she decided to spend some time in a very exclusive place that its owner is Owen, and they find each other there alone and starting a friendship, but from the beginning you can feel the great chemistry between them.
They decided to start a relationship but they know it has an expiration date because Cami needs to get back to her life or at least thats what they thought, and every day that this date get close the insecurities start to show, but if you want to know what happen, you need to read this book as soon as is LIVE!!
Staying for You is the perfect contemporary romance about a couple in their 30's!! the story has its sexy, romantic and dramatic moments. I would say this is one of my favorites friends to lovers that have read!!
Jennifer always know how to write about a couple that we will love!! Congratulations for this amazing story!!
They know each other when Cami needs to get away for all the drama that she has in her live so she decided to spend some time in a very exclusive place that its owner is Owen, and they find each other there alone and starting a friendship, but from the beginning you can feel the great chemistry between them.
They decided to start a relationship but they know it has an expiration date because Cami needs to get back to her life or at least thats what they thought, and every day that this date get close the insecurities start to show, but if you want to know what happen, you need to read this book as soon as is LIVE!!
Staying for You is the perfect contemporary romance about a couple in their 30's!! the story has its sexy, romantic and dramatic moments. I would say this is one of my favorites friends to lovers that have read!!
Jennifer always know how to write about a couple that we will love!! Congratulations for this amazing story!!
July 27, 2019
Jennifer Van Wyk has become one of those authors whose books I don't even need to read the blurb- I will automatically one-click. Staying For You, the third book in the All For You series, certainly meets those expectations!
Cami has just gotten out of an awful divorce. Her career as an author has suffered because of her personal life, and she needs to find a way to get back to who she is. Owen owns a resort called The Escape, a place where people and families can go and leave things behind, specifically technology, and get back to how things used to be. Cami ends up spending six weeks at The Escape, and finds more than just her writing mojo- she and Owen discover how much they enjoy their time together.
Jennifer Van Wyk did a wonderful job of creating these characters and really making them lovable. I absolutely loved Owen and Cami. and add in a sexy guy who loves kids and you've hooked me!
I highly recommend not only Staying For You, but the All For You series!
Cami has just gotten out of an awful divorce. Her career as an author has suffered because of her personal life, and she needs to find a way to get back to who she is. Owen owns a resort called The Escape, a place where people and families can go and leave things behind, specifically technology, and get back to how things used to be. Cami ends up spending six weeks at The Escape, and finds more than just her writing mojo- she and Owen discover how much they enjoy their time together.
Jennifer Van Wyk did a wonderful job of creating these characters and really making them lovable. I absolutely loved Owen and Cami. and add in a sexy guy who loves kids and you've hooked me!
I highly recommend not only Staying For You, but the All For You series!
July 17, 2019
I really don’t know where to begin this review. Because there’s just so much in my mind when it comes to this book. I have to say once again I think I’ve found my favorite book when it comes to Ms. Van Wyk’s books. And each time I’m wrong. And that’s because her next book ends up being. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. I adore every single thing this woman writes but each book just gets better and better! And omg does this one?!? I’m IN LOVE with Cami and Owen. Like in love. And I think the coolest part of this story was I felt like I was a little bit in Ms. Van Wyk’s head. Cami and a certain favorite author of mine might just have the same profession. And I felt like I was in Ms. Van Wyk’s head when I was in Cami’s. It was kind of cool to experience that. I love, love, loved it!! And I mean, I could go on and on about Cami and Owen. Seriously, on and on. But what you need to know is this. Cami would be my best friend if she were real because she’s just everything. Real, independent, sassy, beautiful on the inside and out. (See? Forever and ever!) And Owen, he’s swoony and sweet and sexy, and so good with kids. I loved his interaction with Issy and Brody!! And of course we get a peak in with Olivia and Ethan, Rex and Chloe. And guys, I just, you HAVE to read this book!! You’ll thank me for it, trust me!!
July 25, 2019
Cami & Owen are SUCH a great couple with a fantastic story!! Highly enjoyed getting to see a little bit of Liv & Ethan, Chloe & Rex (and the kiddos!) & the relationship they form w/ Cami. Super cute scenes there!!
Also, I love Cami & Owen's banter, the way they work together in the beginning, the way a friendship develops into more... There are also some surprises that were done REALLY well. The pacing & feeling in this story was just wonderful!
10+++ stars for me!!! : )
Also, I love Cami & Owen's banter, the way they work together in the beginning, the way a friendship develops into more... There are also some surprises that were done REALLY well. The pacing & feeling in this story was just wonderful!
10+++ stars for me!!! : )
August 8, 2019
Jennifer Van Wyk has quickly become a 1-click author for me. Her stories are captivating and emotional and I truly enjoy reading them. In the next installment of her All For You series, she brings us Staying For You. This is Owen’s story, the brother of the heroine in the first book and though this can be read as a standalone, I have loved the entire series and highly recommend them.
Though I loved Owen and yes, he made some big mistakes, he was a good guy with a huge heart. He was caring and protective. But Cami really stole the show. She was in such a horrible place when the story started. She was lost and broken and trying to find herself again. So, she decides to get away. Owen and Cami connect from the start and have amazing chemistry, but there is no denying Cami’s sadness. When they find something unexpected together, can it become more?
I cannot begin to express how much I enjoyed reading Staying For you by Jennifer Van Wyk. It was an emotional charged story with two amazing characters and a captivating journey.
4.5-stars. Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading.
Though I loved Owen and yes, he made some big mistakes, he was a good guy with a huge heart. He was caring and protective. But Cami really stole the show. She was in such a horrible place when the story started. She was lost and broken and trying to find herself again. So, she decides to get away. Owen and Cami connect from the start and have amazing chemistry, but there is no denying Cami’s sadness. When they find something unexpected together, can it become more?
I cannot begin to express how much I enjoyed reading Staying For you by Jennifer Van Wyk. It was an emotional charged story with two amazing characters and a captivating journey.
4.5-stars. Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading.
July 15, 2019
Staying for You is my new favorite JVW book!
Cami, romance author extraordinaire, has spent the last 8 years married to a selfish tool of a guy, totally unlike the guys in the books she writes. Once her marriage is over, she needs time away - to find herself and to find her writing groove again. Enter Owen. Super Uncle, owner of The Escape, and all around genuinely nice guy.
These two characters are hilarious, sweet, smart, and crazy about each other. Staying for You is an absolute page turner - I read it cover to cover and regret only that it’s over!
Cami, romance author extraordinaire, has spent the last 8 years married to a selfish tool of a guy, totally unlike the guys in the books she writes. Once her marriage is over, she needs time away - to find herself and to find her writing groove again. Enter Owen. Super Uncle, owner of The Escape, and all around genuinely nice guy.
These two characters are hilarious, sweet, smart, and crazy about each other. Staying for You is an absolute page turner - I read it cover to cover and regret only that it’s over!
July 27, 2019
Man, Cami and Owen are my favorite couple out of this series. When we meet Cami, she has recently divorced her husband of eight years, and her career as a romance author isn't going well since the last three booms she wrote she didn't even like. She's lost on how to write characters falling our of love because she lost the love for writing, and because the disaster her own marriage had become. Her husband, who was not only a special kind of idiot, didn't only cheat on her throughout their entire relationship (which he tried to deny even though Cami's lawyer bad proof.. idiot) but he was emotionally abusive as well. For anyone who has come out of a relationship like this, you begin to doubt your self worth, and start to feel as if there's some truth to all the garbage the other person has been spewing at you for so long. Cami is a shell of who she once was because of it, so with the advice of her best friend, she looks for an escape where she can get in touch with the woman she used to be, and so she can fall back in love with writing again.
In doing so, we meet Owen, owner of the lodge that Cami is heading to. He is babysitting his nephew and niece when he first meets Cami, and even though he feels a pull towards her that he can't explain, he sees the sadness that clings to her, and is determined to help her find what she's looking for. After some adorable interactions with the kids, they head back to his lodge to get Cami settled. After a few words are exchanged, Owen realizes how surprised Cami is when someone does something simply nice for her that most others wouldn't question, and this just fuels Owens desire to figure out why this gorgeous woman is the way she is.
As soon as she starts opening up to Owen, Cami meets his sister, her husband, and their other friends (hello Evan, Olivia, Rex and Chloe!!) They all sit down and get to know each other, and since it's mentioned in the other two novels how much Olivia and Chloe love Cami's writing, they immediately turn into fangirls and ambush her with questions so fast she can barley talk. (Which is not only hilarious, but 100% accurate for any reader who meets/talks to one of their favorite authors.)
Leaving the girls to get to know each other, Owen, Evan and Rex go to the other room where the kids are sleeping and immediately start interrogating Owen on his feelings for Cami. Of course which he denies and says some very hurtful things about her, things that unbeknownst to him, are triggers for Cami thanks to her ex husband. Cami overhears what he said about her, and runs after her to fix the damage he caused. After he apologizes profusely and tells her that he didn't mean anything that he said, (and after the girls finish off some bottles of wine) Cami starts to feel inspired again with her writing and what do you know.. Her muse is Owen. :)
A few days later, they both admit to this attraction they feel towards each other, and make a pact to become friends with benefits for the rest of Cami's stay. And since she just got out of a long and painful marriage, she's not looking for anything serious. She just wants someone to make her feel like the woman she is, and Owen does that for her. (Though we all know how these situations turn out!) After their benefits unfold, they start to learn about each other, and of course, more in-depth feelings than what either of them anticipated follows. When her time comes for her to leave, Owen tries to wrestle with asking her to stay, even though she has her own life in Tennessee. After hearing her side of a phone conversation, he decides to protect his heart and ends up being a colossal jerk to Cami. She snacks him in the face (yeah girl!) And leaves without saying goodbye, but she does leave him a letter, telling him how she fell in love with him over the course of five weeks, and how good they could have been for each other if he had simply asked about what he has heard instead of screwing things up. *cue girl power montage!*
When Owen hears her car pull away, he immediately tries to get her back to him, but Cami isn't having it. She let one man walk all over her and treat her like crap, and as much as she loves Owen, she knows what she deserves. And it's not that.
After Cami checks into a hotel to ease her broken heart, she contacts her divorce lawyer because it seems like her ex husband decided to move back into their house while she was away... with his stripper girlfriend. She goes back home to deal with that mess, all the while Olivia and Chloe are trying to reach out to her because they know Owen made a mistake, and they want to try to help her. Then a twist happens: Cami's ex husband shows up at Owens resort and the two get into a fist fight, which lands Owen in the hospital with some serious injuries.
After Cami learns that hes in the hospital, she tries to rush out the door to get to him, but she's stopped short when she sees who is on her doorstep: her ex husbands very pregnant girlfriend. After inciting her in, Cami learns that Helen (whom is just 19 years old) had no idea that Cami was Scott's wife, and that he spun this crazy story about how Cami was mentally insane and he couldn't handle it anymore so he looked elsewhere for love. It turns out Scott just wasn't a douche, but he also beat Helen. Upon hearing what this poor girl has gone through (and realizing her ex husband is in fact, the insane one) she takes Helen with her to see Owen at the hospital in Michigan (where his resort is) and after reuniting with her, Cami takes Helen under her wing so she has a safe place where she can have and raise her baby.
After some crazy events take place regarding Cami's ex (which you will just have to read to experience yourself.. which you won't believe how insane that man really was) Owen and Cami get their happy ever after. Owen continuously apologizes for being such a jerk to her, and even though Cami forgives him, she lets him know she won't tolerate being spoken to like that ever again, which I loved so much. Yes, you can be in love and forgive the stupid things your spouse or significant other may do, but you always know your worth. And seeing how Owen is nothing like her ex, she knows he means it when he says he'll never speak that way to her again. And cue happy ending for my favorite couple!!
Guys, I loved this book so much. I related so much to Cami, not only because she too was in an emotionally abusive relationship, but because she had the strength to know that it wasn't her fault, and that she knew she would find a love that was meant for her. I can keep going on and on about these characters, but I loved this entire book. Five plus stars for Jennifer Van Wyk!!!
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
In doing so, we meet Owen, owner of the lodge that Cami is heading to. He is babysitting his nephew and niece when he first meets Cami, and even though he feels a pull towards her that he can't explain, he sees the sadness that clings to her, and is determined to help her find what she's looking for. After some adorable interactions with the kids, they head back to his lodge to get Cami settled. After a few words are exchanged, Owen realizes how surprised Cami is when someone does something simply nice for her that most others wouldn't question, and this just fuels Owens desire to figure out why this gorgeous woman is the way she is.
As soon as she starts opening up to Owen, Cami meets his sister, her husband, and their other friends (hello Evan, Olivia, Rex and Chloe!!) They all sit down and get to know each other, and since it's mentioned in the other two novels how much Olivia and Chloe love Cami's writing, they immediately turn into fangirls and ambush her with questions so fast she can barley talk. (Which is not only hilarious, but 100% accurate for any reader who meets/talks to one of their favorite authors.)
Leaving the girls to get to know each other, Owen, Evan and Rex go to the other room where the kids are sleeping and immediately start interrogating Owen on his feelings for Cami. Of course which he denies and says some very hurtful things about her, things that unbeknownst to him, are triggers for Cami thanks to her ex husband. Cami overhears what he said about her, and runs after her to fix the damage he caused. After he apologizes profusely and tells her that he didn't mean anything that he said, (and after the girls finish off some bottles of wine) Cami starts to feel inspired again with her writing and what do you know.. Her muse is Owen. :)
A few days later, they both admit to this attraction they feel towards each other, and make a pact to become friends with benefits for the rest of Cami's stay. And since she just got out of a long and painful marriage, she's not looking for anything serious. She just wants someone to make her feel like the woman she is, and Owen does that for her. (Though we all know how these situations turn out!) After their benefits unfold, they start to learn about each other, and of course, more in-depth feelings than what either of them anticipated follows. When her time comes for her to leave, Owen tries to wrestle with asking her to stay, even though she has her own life in Tennessee. After hearing her side of a phone conversation, he decides to protect his heart and ends up being a colossal jerk to Cami. She snacks him in the face (yeah girl!) And leaves without saying goodbye, but she does leave him a letter, telling him how she fell in love with him over the course of five weeks, and how good they could have been for each other if he had simply asked about what he has heard instead of screwing things up. *cue girl power montage!*
When Owen hears her car pull away, he immediately tries to get her back to him, but Cami isn't having it. She let one man walk all over her and treat her like crap, and as much as she loves Owen, she knows what she deserves. And it's not that.
After Cami checks into a hotel to ease her broken heart, she contacts her divorce lawyer because it seems like her ex husband decided to move back into their house while she was away... with his stripper girlfriend. She goes back home to deal with that mess, all the while Olivia and Chloe are trying to reach out to her because they know Owen made a mistake, and they want to try to help her. Then a twist happens: Cami's ex husband shows up at Owens resort and the two get into a fist fight, which lands Owen in the hospital with some serious injuries.
After Cami learns that hes in the hospital, she tries to rush out the door to get to him, but she's stopped short when she sees who is on her doorstep: her ex husbands very pregnant girlfriend. After inciting her in, Cami learns that Helen (whom is just 19 years old) had no idea that Cami was Scott's wife, and that he spun this crazy story about how Cami was mentally insane and he couldn't handle it anymore so he looked elsewhere for love. It turns out Scott just wasn't a douche, but he also beat Helen. Upon hearing what this poor girl has gone through (and realizing her ex husband is in fact, the insane one) she takes Helen with her to see Owen at the hospital in Michigan (where his resort is) and after reuniting with her, Cami takes Helen under her wing so she has a safe place where she can have and raise her baby.
After some crazy events take place regarding Cami's ex (which you will just have to read to experience yourself.. which you won't believe how insane that man really was) Owen and Cami get their happy ever after. Owen continuously apologizes for being such a jerk to her, and even though Cami forgives him, she lets him know she won't tolerate being spoken to like that ever again, which I loved so much. Yes, you can be in love and forgive the stupid things your spouse or significant other may do, but you always know your worth. And seeing how Owen is nothing like her ex, she knows he means it when he says he'll never speak that way to her again. And cue happy ending for my favorite couple!!
Guys, I loved this book so much. I related so much to Cami, not only because she too was in an emotionally abusive relationship, but because she had the strength to know that it wasn't her fault, and that she knew she would find a love that was meant for her. I can keep going on and on about these characters, but I loved this entire book. Five plus stars for Jennifer Van Wyk!!!
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 20, 2019
This review was really difficult for me to write. There are 28 chapters in the book and an epilogue. Throughout the beginning of the book up until chapter 25 I loved it and had planned on giving this a 5 star review. That is how much I liked the beginning of the book. So lets start there.
This book was amazing because it was about finding yourself, discovering your worth, giving second chances, and learning to believe in the power of love. These themes were very well written and developed. There was great character development and a really strong plot line. I love that the characters went through the process of being unsure of themselves and not opening up, to learning to trust not only themselves but each other (and others) as well. It was a great and really uplifting story.
My issues with this novel started in Chapter 25 - 3 chapters before the end of the book.
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Every romance novel has a conflict toward the end of the story, this book I thought it was the heroine leaving, dealing with confronting her ex, and then the characters learning the importance of communication and apology. But no. In the last three chapters of the book - the hero gets injured by the heroines ex, landing our hero in the hospital, the ex husbands stripper girlfriend is pregnant and being abused and suddenly our heroine decides it is her job to not only protect her because stripper girl has no one, and decides to make sure that the stripper girlfriend gets a new job and is safe from their crazy ex. Mind you, this stripper is the one that the ex cheated with. It doesn't end there, we come to find out - 2 chapters before the end of this book - that the ex has hired an assassin to kill our heroine so he can collect on the life insurance policy that he took out on her without the heroine knowing, and in between all of this there is a very brief scene where our main characters get back together, because a near death experience apparently makes everything ok. In the last three chapters of this book, I feel that the whole narrative went from these 2 really strong characters working on some amazing themes, to an alternative storyline that frankly was too much for this story.
This book started out so strong and I loved the themes, writing and story. I was extremely disappointed in the ending of the story and how much conflict she tried to make work in such short chapters. I feel that this conflict could have worked better if she either brought the conflict in earlier so the ending wasn't rushed, or she took some of the drama out and continued the themes from the beginning of the book.
I feel as if this author wants to write a thriller but either doesn't have the content or doesn't want to leave her genre of romance so she tried to add it into her story real quick at the end.
I do recommend this book because I believe that the message of finding self love, second chances and knowing who you are is very important and is written about very well here. Just know how disappointing the ending of this book is.
This book was amazing because it was about finding yourself, discovering your worth, giving second chances, and learning to believe in the power of love. These themes were very well written and developed. There was great character development and a really strong plot line. I love that the characters went through the process of being unsure of themselves and not opening up, to learning to trust not only themselves but each other (and others) as well. It was a great and really uplifting story.
My issues with this novel started in Chapter 25 - 3 chapters before the end of the book.
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Every romance novel has a conflict toward the end of the story, this book I thought it was the heroine leaving, dealing with confronting her ex, and then the characters learning the importance of communication and apology. But no. In the last three chapters of the book - the hero gets injured by the heroines ex, landing our hero in the hospital, the ex husbands stripper girlfriend is pregnant and being abused and suddenly our heroine decides it is her job to not only protect her because stripper girl has no one, and decides to make sure that the stripper girlfriend gets a new job and is safe from their crazy ex. Mind you, this stripper is the one that the ex cheated with. It doesn't end there, we come to find out - 2 chapters before the end of this book - that the ex has hired an assassin to kill our heroine so he can collect on the life insurance policy that he took out on her without the heroine knowing, and in between all of this there is a very brief scene where our main characters get back together, because a near death experience apparently makes everything ok. In the last three chapters of this book, I feel that the whole narrative went from these 2 really strong characters working on some amazing themes, to an alternative storyline that frankly was too much for this story.
This book started out so strong and I loved the themes, writing and story. I was extremely disappointed in the ending of the story and how much conflict she tried to make work in such short chapters. I feel that this conflict could have worked better if she either brought the conflict in earlier so the ending wasn't rushed, or she took some of the drama out and continued the themes from the beginning of the book.
I feel as if this author wants to write a thriller but either doesn't have the content or doesn't want to leave her genre of romance so she tried to add it into her story real quick at the end.
I do recommend this book because I believe that the message of finding self love, second chances and knowing who you are is very important and is written about very well here. Just know how disappointing the ending of this book is.
August 8, 2019
Staying For You is the latest standalone in the All For You series, and another hit from Jennifer Van Wyk.
Cami is fresh from a divorce that won't stop haunting her, and suffering from a major downfall in her writing career. When her best friend convinces her she needs an escape she takes her literally - ending up at The Escape, a remote resort in Northern Michigan. She's hoping to relax, leave her troublesome ex behind, and hopefully find some writing inspiration. But what she finds is so much more than she ever imagined.
Owen's whole life is The Escape, the resort he owns and operates. Besides the guests that come in, and infrequent visits with family, he's alone and likes it that way. Nature is the only company he wants or needs until a guest comes in and shakes up his whole perspective.
These two were such fun characters, with amazing chemistry & playful banter. They brought out the best in each other and were such a great couple to read. I loved how Cami opened up and gained the inspiration and confidence to start believing in herself. While Owen's perspective and priorities definitely evolved throughout I do wish we had gotten a little bit more out of him and his secrets.
As usual Jennifer Van Wyk has delivered an incredible romance, filled with sweet & sexy moments, and addicting words. I highly recommend this one!
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review**
Cami is fresh from a divorce that won't stop haunting her, and suffering from a major downfall in her writing career. When her best friend convinces her she needs an escape she takes her literally - ending up at The Escape, a remote resort in Northern Michigan. She's hoping to relax, leave her troublesome ex behind, and hopefully find some writing inspiration. But what she finds is so much more than she ever imagined.
Owen's whole life is The Escape, the resort he owns and operates. Besides the guests that come in, and infrequent visits with family, he's alone and likes it that way. Nature is the only company he wants or needs until a guest comes in and shakes up his whole perspective.
These two were such fun characters, with amazing chemistry & playful banter. They brought out the best in each other and were such a great couple to read. I loved how Cami opened up and gained the inspiration and confidence to start believing in herself. While Owen's perspective and priorities definitely evolved throughout I do wish we had gotten a little bit more out of him and his secrets.
As usual Jennifer Van Wyk has delivered an incredible romance, filled with sweet & sexy moments, and addicting words. I highly recommend this one!
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review**
August 2, 2019
I could not wait to get my hands on this book because I just knew Owen was going to be an EPIC book boyfriend, and he did not disappoint! Totally worth waiting for. This guy sets the bar and he sets it high! There is literally nothing to dislike about the story he and Cami give us.
I was pulled in from the very first page with this one! Camilla Moore writes romance and used to write them quite well, but that's all changed. She's lost her mojo and everyone she trusts is letting her know it. If that wasn't depressing enough for poor Cami, her ex-husband is a self absorbed clueless version of a man who certainly contributed to her demise, but doesn't seem to contribute elsewhere. This is the dude every girl hopes to avoid. So...Cami plans to follow suit, fleeing to The Escape resort in search of some solitude and some genuine writing inspiration. As luck would have it, she'll get more than she bargains for in the form of Owner/Operator Owen Cunningham.
Owen is the version of a man that women write romance books about. He's charming, funny, sexy, a real Mr. Fix It who knows how use his hands in several skillful ways. He's a family man who adores his "niece" and nephew; Issy and Brody. Oh My Gosh....Ovary Explosion material here ladies!!
He's insanely handsome, and the woman of his dreams recently said " I do"...to someone else.
Needless to say, Owen and Cami have some relationship baggage when they meet. Their relationship was executed perfectly! The tone and pace the author sets could simply not have been improved upon. The sparks flew of course, but the banter and naturally budding friendship between the two was so realistic that I could "see" each situation playing out in my head. This is how two people meet and fall in love in life. No insta love and riding off into the sunset; real life situations and unpredictable circumstances have Owen and Cami leaning on one another resulting in the bond of trust and true friendship. It's such a great story-repeat worthy stuff here!!!
Another very enjoyable read, with just a smidgen of angst to keep things interesting. Loads of heat and humor, and a sexy hero sure to charm the yoga pants right off of you.
YOU. WILL. LOVE. THIS! Especially, if you've read the others in this series and love to revisit with old flames.
Owen and Cami help each other heal, and see the best in each other. A friendship that was insightful and a love that was inspirational and ever lasting. You'll read that final sentence with a full heart, a huge smile, and deeply satisfied. As usual, you'll still crave more. It's the JVW effect!!
Highly recommend and enjoy the ride.
I was pulled in from the very first page with this one! Camilla Moore writes romance and used to write them quite well, but that's all changed. She's lost her mojo and everyone she trusts is letting her know it. If that wasn't depressing enough for poor Cami, her ex-husband is a self absorbed clueless version of a man who certainly contributed to her demise, but doesn't seem to contribute elsewhere. This is the dude every girl hopes to avoid. So...Cami plans to follow suit, fleeing to The Escape resort in search of some solitude and some genuine writing inspiration. As luck would have it, she'll get more than she bargains for in the form of Owner/Operator Owen Cunningham.
Owen is the version of a man that women write romance books about. He's charming, funny, sexy, a real Mr. Fix It who knows how use his hands in several skillful ways. He's a family man who adores his "niece" and nephew; Issy and Brody. Oh My Gosh....Ovary Explosion material here ladies!!
He's insanely handsome, and the woman of his dreams recently said " I do"...to someone else.
Needless to say, Owen and Cami have some relationship baggage when they meet. Their relationship was executed perfectly! The tone and pace the author sets could simply not have been improved upon. The sparks flew of course, but the banter and naturally budding friendship between the two was so realistic that I could "see" each situation playing out in my head. This is how two people meet and fall in love in life. No insta love and riding off into the sunset; real life situations and unpredictable circumstances have Owen and Cami leaning on one another resulting in the bond of trust and true friendship. It's such a great story-repeat worthy stuff here!!!
Another very enjoyable read, with just a smidgen of angst to keep things interesting. Loads of heat and humor, and a sexy hero sure to charm the yoga pants right off of you.
YOU. WILL. LOVE. THIS! Especially, if you've read the others in this series and love to revisit with old flames.
Owen and Cami help each other heal, and see the best in each other. A friendship that was insightful and a love that was inspirational and ever lasting. You'll read that final sentence with a full heart, a huge smile, and deeply satisfied. As usual, you'll still crave more. It's the JVW effect!!
Highly recommend and enjoy the ride.
August 8, 2019
Staying For You is the third book in the All For You series by the talented Jennifer Van Wyk. I'm a huge fan of Jennifer's and Staying for You is one of my favorite books of hers! There was something about Owen in the previous books that I loved. He's a little broken, but he's strong. And when he meets Cami, who's also a little lost, they form a friendship based on chemistry, fun and flirting. And that friendship turns to so much more over time. Cami is a writer and she needs a quiet, safe place to work on her new book. She finds it at Owen's resort, The Escape. She's able to breathe, write and be herself. Someone she lost a long time ago. Owen hasn't really been hiding, but he's been there a long time and it's his life. He's happy and content. She's only temporary and he's not leaving. Their attraction is too much and they give into it. They agree to just be friends with benefits since there is an end date. But you know how that goes. What happens when it's time for Cami to leave? Will Owen let her walk out of his life without a fight? This story is fantastic! Jennifer writes real, relatable characters who are so easy to fall in love with. Owen is sexy, funny and sensitive. Cami is adorable, smart and perfect for him. I loved seeing Rex, Chloe, Ethan and Olivia again! I'm not ready to say goodbye to these characters so I'll just hope we see them again!
August 8, 2019
I am giving Staying for You by. Jennifer Van Wyk 5 Stars. It is a part of a series but can definitely be read as a standalone. This romance was very passionate, had many laughs and was still able to tackle some serious issues as well.
Cami is a writer who seems to be in a writing slump. Not only are things going south with her writing but her personal life so she feels she needs to escape for a while. Which is exactly what she does and ends up at this great secluded respite called The Escape.
The Escapes owner Owen is a very manly sexy uncle. He does a great job of running the resort and is attracted to Cami from the time she first shows up.
I love that Cami is an author for one. I also love that there were several things that happen along the way that I would not have seen coming, this book definitely kept me guessing. I love the setting of The Escape. I also love both, Cami for her strength and boldness, and Owen for his caring ways while still being very masculine. Of course I love the secondary characters whom I care to know in the first books of the series and was excited to be introduced to a couple of new ones.
Overall I think this was a great book I would definitely recommend!!
Cami is a writer who seems to be in a writing slump. Not only are things going south with her writing but her personal life so she feels she needs to escape for a while. Which is exactly what she does and ends up at this great secluded respite called The Escape.
The Escapes owner Owen is a very manly sexy uncle. He does a great job of running the resort and is attracted to Cami from the time she first shows up.
I love that Cami is an author for one. I also love that there were several things that happen along the way that I would not have seen coming, this book definitely kept me guessing. I love the setting of The Escape. I also love both, Cami for her strength and boldness, and Owen for his caring ways while still being very masculine. Of course I love the secondary characters whom I care to know in the first books of the series and was excited to be introduced to a couple of new ones.
Overall I think this was a great book I would definitely recommend!!
July 31, 2019
Jennifer Van Wyk writes the most swoon worthy men, and Owen is no exception...I want to live in her books. This is a slow burn (but not too slow), friends to lovers, perfect in every way romance!
Cami is a romance writer who has lost her mojo...a cheating husband will do that to you. Needing an escape from her now ex, she does just that and finds way more than she bargained for. Owen owns and runs “The Escape” where Cami has rented a cabin. She hopes to be inspired and rediscover her love for writing, and inspiration she definitely finds.
There’s a pull between these two that can’t be denied, but what do you do with that kind of chemistry when you can’t see a future? When you know it’s only temporary? You decide on a relationship of convenience, friends with benefits, that’s what you do. Owen and Cami are ridiculously cute, adorable and sweet together. The benefits side of their relationship is crazy steamy...I think Jennifer Van Wyk has totally turned up the heat factor in this book. Pass the fan and a glass of ice water!
When the storyline takes a turn I definitely wasn’t expecting, it had me flipping pages even faster! A must read from one of my fave authors.
Cami is a romance writer who has lost her mojo...a cheating husband will do that to you. Needing an escape from her now ex, she does just that and finds way more than she bargained for. Owen owns and runs “The Escape” where Cami has rented a cabin. She hopes to be inspired and rediscover her love for writing, and inspiration she definitely finds.
There’s a pull between these two that can’t be denied, but what do you do with that kind of chemistry when you can’t see a future? When you know it’s only temporary? You decide on a relationship of convenience, friends with benefits, that’s what you do. Owen and Cami are ridiculously cute, adorable and sweet together. The benefits side of their relationship is crazy steamy...I think Jennifer Van Wyk has totally turned up the heat factor in this book. Pass the fan and a glass of ice water!
When the storyline takes a turn I definitely wasn’t expecting, it had me flipping pages even faster! A must read from one of my fave authors.
July 31, 2019
This is a slow burn (but not too slow), friends to lovers, perfect in every way romance!
Cami is a romance writer who has lost her mojo...a cheating husband will do that to you. Needing an escape from her now ex, she does just that and finds way more than she bargained for. Owen owns and runs “The Escape” where Cami has rented a cabin. She hopes to be inspired and rediscover her love for writing, and inspiration she definitely finds.
There’s a pull between these two that can’t be denied, but what do you do with that kind of chemistry when you can’t see a future? When you know it’s only temporary? You decide on a relationship of convenience, friends with benefits, that’s what you do. Owen and Cami are ridiculously cute, adorable and sweet together. The benefits side of their relationship is crazy steamy...I think Jennifer Van Wyk has totally turned up the heat factor in this book. Pass the fan and a glass of ice water!
When the storyline takes a turn I definitely wasn’t expecting, it had me flipping pages even faster! Jennifer Van Wyk writes the most swoon worthy men, and Owen is no exception...I want to live in her books.
Cami is a romance writer who has lost her mojo...a cheating husband will do that to you. Needing an escape from her now ex, she does just that and finds way more than she bargained for. Owen owns and runs “The Escape” where Cami has rented a cabin. She hopes to be inspired and rediscover her love for writing, and inspiration she definitely finds.
There’s a pull between these two that can’t be denied, but what do you do with that kind of chemistry when you can’t see a future? When you know it’s only temporary? You decide on a relationship of convenience, friends with benefits, that’s what you do. Owen and Cami are ridiculously cute, adorable and sweet together. The benefits side of their relationship is crazy steamy...I think Jennifer Van Wyk has totally turned up the heat factor in this book. Pass the fan and a glass of ice water!
When the storyline takes a turn I definitely wasn’t expecting, it had me flipping pages even faster! Jennifer Van Wyk writes the most swoon worthy men, and Owen is no exception...I want to live in her books.
August 7, 2019
So out of all the books so far in this series, this one has to be my favorite. I love the whole concept and honestly had me really wishing I could go to The Escape myself. Owen is just everything you would want in your hero. Sweet. Thoughtful. Loves his family. So much more. Cami, even after the burn she received from her ex, is such a loving and giving character. You honestly want to be her best friend. The attraction these two have is evident from the first look! Their banter is priceless and has you giggling. The chemistry is sizzling and has you fanning yourself. The added twists thrown in make this story just one you could not put down. Sadly, I had to because I needed sleep. But once I woke up this morning, I dove right back in and devoured the rest.
As a whole, this book has everything. Funny moments, passionate times, a really twisted ex and so much more that adds to this whole story. Seeing the past characters in it too just added to the depth of the story. I really did not want it to end! So if you haven’t read this series… DO IT! You really need to because you are going to love these characters.
As a whole, this book has everything. Funny moments, passionate times, a really twisted ex and so much more that adds to this whole story. Seeing the past characters in it too just added to the depth of the story. I really did not want it to end! So if you haven’t read this series… DO IT! You really need to because you are going to love these characters.
August 10, 2019
With her personal and professional life in shambles Olivia needs to get away for some rest and relaxation as well as to put some distance between her and her painful memories. She has found the perfect place as evidenced by its name, The Escape, where hopefully she can find some peace so she can begin writing again.
Owen is the sweet and sexy owner of The Escape who loves his family and will help anyone and everyone. With their painful pasts in their heads both of them are looking for some laughs and good times without the drama and angst they have both experienced, but their hearts soon realize that there is much more going on.
This is a romantic story filled with emotion, heat and a little suspense. Not only do we get to watch Owen and Oliva’s relationship unfold but we get to catch up with the other characters we know and love.
Owen is the sweet and sexy owner of The Escape who loves his family and will help anyone and everyone. With their painful pasts in their heads both of them are looking for some laughs and good times without the drama and angst they have both experienced, but their hearts soon realize that there is much more going on.
This is a romantic story filled with emotion, heat and a little suspense. Not only do we get to watch Owen and Oliva’s relationship unfold but we get to catch up with the other characters we know and love.
August 8, 2019
She's a divorced romance author who has lost her muse. He's still nursing his heartbreak by hiding out in his secluded mountain resort. Their time together has an expiration date, but that doesn't stop Owen and Cami from falling in love.
Temporary friends with benefits stories can be hit or miss for me, but I adored Owen and Cami. They were both so down-to-earth, and they had such a playful banter. Aside from his visiting family members, they really are on their own, and that gives their relationship a lot of room to grow.
There is a boatload of drama with Cami's ex-husband, and it's a doozy. I never expected that twist! But it brings all the other pieces together so beautifully. Staying For You is the 3rd book in JVW's All For You series. It is a standalone, but if you've read the other books, you will get to catch up with Liv and Ethan, Rex and Chloe. I hope that there is something ahead for Helen and Shaw!!!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
Temporary friends with benefits stories can be hit or miss for me, but I adored Owen and Cami. They were both so down-to-earth, and they had such a playful banter. Aside from his visiting family members, they really are on their own, and that gives their relationship a lot of room to grow.
There is a boatload of drama with Cami's ex-husband, and it's a doozy. I never expected that twist! But it brings all the other pieces together so beautifully. Staying For You is the 3rd book in JVW's All For You series. It is a standalone, but if you've read the other books, you will get to catch up with Liv and Ethan, Rex and Chloe. I hope that there is something ahead for Helen and Shaw!!!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
August 8, 2019
I loved the first books in this series of standalones. Each one was fantastic and left me with a smile. But, with this book, Owen and Cami’s book, I was left feeling nothing but extreme love and happiness. There’s something about this book that made it one of my favorites!
I’ve had a bit of a thing for Owen since the very first book. And Jennifer delivered his story better than I ever could have imagined. It made me laugh and swoon. You will definitely get all the feels!!
Cami was so awesome. I loved her character. I felt for her for dealing with her good for nothing ex-husband. She was exactly what Owen needed and he was exactly what she needed. You can feel their love come off the pages. Cami has the biggest heart.
Such a beautiful heartwarming read that I didn’t want to put down!
I’ve had a bit of a thing for Owen since the very first book. And Jennifer delivered his story better than I ever could have imagined. It made me laugh and swoon. You will definitely get all the feels!!
Cami was so awesome. I loved her character. I felt for her for dealing with her good for nothing ex-husband. She was exactly what Owen needed and he was exactly what she needed. You can feel their love come off the pages. Cami has the biggest heart.
Such a beautiful heartwarming read that I didn’t want to put down!
August 8, 2019
Absolutely loved this book!!
THIS!!! This is why I read romance books! I loved this entire series and am sad to see it come to an end. Owen and Cami have captured my heart. I laughed, I cried, my heart was broken and put back together again. These two are everything! Cami is broken when she shows up at The Escape and Owen, swoonworthy Owen, notices that she's a little guarded and is so good at helping her find herself again and raise her self confidence back up. Jennifer is one of those authors that I will read without knowing anything about the book. She has a way of bringing the characters to life and making us feel like we're right there with them the whole way through. Absolutely loved this book!!
THIS!!! This is why I read romance books! I loved this entire series and am sad to see it come to an end. Owen and Cami have captured my heart. I laughed, I cried, my heart was broken and put back together again. These two are everything! Cami is broken when she shows up at The Escape and Owen, swoonworthy Owen, notices that she's a little guarded and is so good at helping her find herself again and raise her self confidence back up. Jennifer is one of those authors that I will read without knowing anything about the book. She has a way of bringing the characters to life and making us feel like we're right there with them the whole way through. Absolutely loved this book!!
August 9, 2019
I was intrigued by Owen from all the other books and omg I wasn’t disappointed. Cami was a guest at his resort overcoming a loveless marriage and trying to find inspiration for her next book. When they met they clearly fell into an easy friendship that with time developed into more. But they were very careful because it was temporary. But then real feelings got involved and these two were amazing. Her ex was a completely different story and will make you want to throat punch him and Cami has a heart of gold. The secondary characters were fun to get caught up with and these two got their well deserved HEA.
August 8, 2019
Cami needed a get-away to recharge and lands at Owen's resort.
Neither Owen nor Cami were looking for love but their natural charms attract what the other needs.
Staying For You dives straight in to Cami's issues. While at Owen's resort, she gets her much needed break but drama will find its way back to her.
I loved that Ethan, Olivia, Rex and Chloe make their appearance and stay relevant in the series. I also love seeing them through Cami's eyes because she has no ties to any of them when they meet.
Jennifer Van Wyk has hooked me with this All For You series. She has this knack for combining the sweet with the sexy and the drama and creating these fabulous reads!
Neither Owen nor Cami were looking for love but their natural charms attract what the other needs.
Staying For You dives straight in to Cami's issues. While at Owen's resort, she gets her much needed break but drama will find its way back to her.
I loved that Ethan, Olivia, Rex and Chloe make their appearance and stay relevant in the series. I also love seeing them through Cami's eyes because she has no ties to any of them when they meet.
Jennifer Van Wyk has hooked me with this All For You series. She has this knack for combining the sweet with the sexy and the drama and creating these fabulous reads!
August 8, 2019
I really loved Owen and Cami together, they had great chemistry and helped each other through some things. Cami starts off in a bad place with a horrible ex husband and her writing mojo tanking so she goes on a vacation for herself. Owen owns The Lodge and he also has had his heart broken. They are both jaded when it comes to relationships and have a hard time dealing but together they help each other find themselves. I really enjoyed this story and loved Owen so so much. I hated Cami’s ex and was glad to see it end the way it did.
August 8, 2019
Loved it!
This book made me want to escape to a secluded lakeside campground. Jennifer painted the perfect setting with her words and it immediately transported you to Owen’s tranquil Escape. Owen is the fun loving uncle, best friend, brother, caretaker of his family and owner of a secluded retreat. Cami comes in search of herself and to mend her broken spirit. I enjoyed the easy chemistry and banter between the two of them. Their journey to mending broken hearts and finding love was sweet and sexy.
This book made me want to escape to a secluded lakeside campground. Jennifer painted the perfect setting with her words and it immediately transported you to Owen’s tranquil Escape. Owen is the fun loving uncle, best friend, brother, caretaker of his family and owner of a secluded retreat. Cami comes in search of herself and to mend her broken spirit. I enjoyed the easy chemistry and banter between the two of them. Their journey to mending broken hearts and finding love was sweet and sexy.
August 10, 2019
Oh my heart! I can't even express how much I loved this story. There is just something about Owen that melts my heart. I loved how vulnerable Owen and Cami were and how they both had insecurities to work through. It was relatable, sincere and the romance was sweet and held me captivated from start to finish. If you are a fan of friends to lovers romances and slow burn romances than this book is definitely for you!
August 6, 2019
What a fantastic book! I really loved Owen and Cami's story. The chemistry was off the charts, their banter hilarious (especially with the walkie talkies), and Owen taking care of his niece and nephew was totally swoon worthy! Our fabulous author did a fan-freaking-tastic job writing their story. I was hooked immediately. Definitely unputdownable!
August 7, 2019
Wow! I absolutely loved Owen and Cami's story! I have read the previous 2 books of this series and loved them as well but I do believe that Staying For You is my favorite! Cami and Owen have amazing chemistry, laugh out loud banter and a slow burn love that really pulls on your heartstrings. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from the other books too! This series was my first books by Jennifer and has definitely cemented her as one of my one click authors!!
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