When I'm Gone by Abbi Glines Series: Rosemary Beach #11
Genres: Contemporary
Published by Atria Books Publication Date: April 7th 2015
Pages: 272
Also in this series: When You're Back, The Best Goodbye, Up in Flames
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Abbi Glines comes the next new adult novel in the Rosemary Beach series, in which we meet Mase, a Texas heartthrob first introduced in Take a Chance who comes to Rosemary Beach to stir things up.
I had an urge to fix all her problems. Which was stupid. She was doing fine without me. But something about those big eyes…
Mase Colt-Manning has always preferred his humble life as a Texas rancher to his birthright as the son of a legendary rock star. In fact, he rarely visits his father’s rarefied world in Rosemary Beach, especially if it means bunking at his vile half-sister Nan’s house—until one visit leads to a chance encounter with a young, gorgeous house maid who awakens him with her off-key but spirited imitation of a country music star…
Reese Ellis finally has her freedom. After escaping a lifetime of abuse from her parents and classmates for an undiagnosed learning disorder, she seizes the opportunity to be a house maid to some of the richest families in Rosemary Beach. But her job is in jeopardy when she causes an accident at the home of her most important client, Nan Dillon. When a hot, half-naked stranger with a cowboy’s swagger comes to her rescue, she’s intrigued—then afraid once he shows his own interest. Reese has never met a trustworthy man in her life. Will Mase be any different?
Candace’s Thoughts
I wonder if I am ever going to not love an Abbi Glines book. I devoured When I’m Gone. I can never get enough of her books. Her character development is beyond amazing. She pulls you in and you are clamoring for more. I knew I would love Mase from Grant and Harlowe’s books. He is the big brother that we all want: protective, loving and understanding…add in a side of totally hot cowboy and can you really not love him?!? Mase’s book hooked me from Chapter 1 and the absolute worst part of Abbi’s books, they are never long enough. I wanted more, more, more.
Mase and Reese were a fantastic pair. Mase likes to save and help people and Reese, because of a dark past, needed help to realize she has worth. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have parents that constantly put you down, abuse you both mentally and physically and not help you in any way. Abbi tugged my heart strings with Reese’s backstory.
The part that got me the most in this book was the Chapter with Mase and his momma. Oh lord. As Reese says time and time again, this man (Mase) has a way with words. When he explains to his mom how much he cares for Reese, I literally got chills and had a hard time swallowing. Writing like this is what romance novels is all about. Abbi Glines gets it right…every single time. Thank goodness there is another Mase and Reese book. They are too good of a read for just one book!
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About Abbi Glines
Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Field Party, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, and Existence series. A devoted book lover, Abbi lives with her family in Alabama. She maintains a Twitter addiction at @AbbiGlines and can also be found at Facebook.com/AbbiGlinesAuthor and AbbiGlines.com.
