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Tissues needed but don't let that stop you from reading this beauty!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2021

This book broke me, but in all the best ways. Ophelia and Scott have a chance encounter in their early twenties that effects both of their lives in ways unimaginable. Seven years later and they are brought back together by chance. But things aren't easy, and they go through some horrific things together and with their community but makes their love stronger than imaginable!

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It's in New Orleans !

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 13, 2019

Other than that not much - I liked the grandma and main male character. But main female character just stepped on my last nerve ! With her oh poor pitiful me act . It's been 7years - get some therapy and the surgery grandma wants to pay for and shut up !

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Robin Sweeney

Tissues needed but don't let that stop you from reading this beauty!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2021

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Callie Sutcliffe

Heartfelt and beautifully written!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2018

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For someone whose never been to New Orleans, Katherine made the city alive and real to me as a reader. There's so much heart, life, and passion in the residents of the Big Easy.

Katherine takes her reader's through the unspeakable and beyond devastating natural disaster of Katrina. A couple who met through another life-altering event eight years before, are reunited before the catastrophic hurricane hits their city.

You will be taken through the reality of what the residents actually endured, why some refused to leave and how their livelihoods depended on them being there, and find yourself in the midst of the storm with these characters.

Love, music, art, and the sense of community are felt on every page. It is a must read in the world of historical fiction and romance. Be prepared to cry and have a box of tissues nearby. But, I can assure readers, they will be left with an unforgettable and true representation of Katrina and the residents of New Orleans!

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Kendra

Wow

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 28, 2020

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So much emotion!; there is a huge story plot and it is all work so well! So much angst and love! Tragedy, heartbreak, love, a perfect blend of all of it! Amazing job Katherine!!

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Lenna WB

Clean and very touching story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2019

Here’s a small spoiler, remember Hurricane Katrina, it plays a big part towards the end.

They briefly met in Austin, TX in a grocery store but they were caught in the story when they experience a tornado, Scott was relatively unharmed but Ophelia ‘Leah’ wasn’t as lucky, “Her flesh was splayed open at one side of her forehead and opposite cheek, exposing bone and gore, and it almost didn’t look real. The gaping cut sliced diagonally over the bridge of her nose and extended across her face, but missed both of her eyes.” This will be the change in her life and in her memory. That would be the last time Scott would see Ophelia.
7 years later Scott is in New Oleans for a reporter job when his path crosses with the girl he last saw bloody, with a noticeable scar she hides from people. Leah as she now goes by is insecure about her face and will not look at people in the eyes she’s always looking down, even when she hears a name she hasn’t heard out loud but written on a not he left for her all those years ago is standing in front of her she has flashbacks of death. Leah will try to keep Scott away from her but his is putting himself out there for her and she dont know what to do. These two will have tests and trials thrown their way even from her grandmother and her grandfathers business and a legacy he left for her to run after his death the same year as her accident, but these two are so stubborn it will take Mother Nature to get them to see their true love for each other.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Wonderful Story & Audible Listen🎧 Captivating & Heartfelt!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 26, 2020

Return to Me
Romance in New Orleans, Book 1
By: Katherine L. Evans
Narrated by: Jeff Marcus

I loved everything about this book, from Katherine L. Evans’ wonderful writing style to the beautiful story and characters she created. The storylines are original and realistic, they grabbed both my attention and my heart and held it captive the entire book. The characters are complex and well developed, they are likable and easy to relate to. I adored and admired both lead characters, Ophelia for her inner strength, a strength she always had but never knew it until she reached for it and for her drive and determination to make her grandfathers business a success. Scott Latimer for his patience and good heartedness and for also following his dreams, determined to become a successful reporter & writer. The two met under tragic circumstances, it was a brief but meaningful meeting. It was during a time both wanted to forget but they never forgot each other. Years later they meet again, he is doing a news piece and she is trying to run the antique show her Grandfather left her a long side her Grandmother, who was a hoot. Scott is attracted to Ophelia but he has to go slow because she has self esteem issues but he does gain her trust and friendship. I loved these two together, they were perfect for each other. Also loved the descriptive details especially that of life in New Orleans, the big easy is not so easy. Great job capturing the struggles and times of Katrina and giving a glimpse of what it was like for some. This book is lengthy but do not let that scare you, it plotted out nicely and is so engrossing that you forget time and it seems to fly by. There is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, a bit of angst, some heartbreaking moment, heartfelt ones and a slow burn romance. Katherine L. Evans, thank you for this wonderful story and the emotional rollercoaster ride. I am looking forward to what comes next in this series, I hope it comes to Audible soon.

I listened to the Audible edition, Jeff Marcus is a terrific narrator and voice artist. He did a great job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and giving each their own voice, personality and attitude. You could hear how much heart he puts into his work as he projects the character’s passion & emotions into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank for you this great listen🎧

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Babs

Joie de Vivre an emotional story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 28, 2019

The first book in the Romance in New Orleans series is a well written story that held my interest throughout. Scott Latimer and Ophelia McCarthy's story kept me turning pages I had to know what was going to happen. I will be looking for the next book in this series. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Vinessa Donatelli Wooten

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 2019

Grab your tissue box.
Read about the real life of the residence of New Orleans. Their music, art, homes, streets, restaurants, the history.
Read how the city pulled together after a devastating disaster flooding, food shortages how the world pulled together to help them rebuild.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Trisha C.

Beautiful story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 4, 2020

This us a poignant story about how a tragedy turned into friendship and love. How Scott left Austin to New Orleans for a new job and to find Ophelia.This is about how Ophelia gained confidence and believe in herself after tragedy. This story is about how they slowly develop their friendship and love, only to lose trust in him. Will he come back when she needs him the most?
I enjoyed listening to this story narrated by Jeff Marcus. 🎧audiobookobsessionreviewer🎧

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Kimberly

Good Read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 17, 2019

The book is a good sweet romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story is one that is full of soul read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Survivor story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 8, 2020

This is a good story about a couple who survived a natural disaster and come out with their own scars. It’s touching and very emotional. Great narration.
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