Finding Haven by T.A. Foster Pages: 375
Published by Createspace Independent Pub on May 15, 2014
Genres: contemporary, Love & Romance, New Adult
Source: eARC from Author
Power. Money. Control. Love.
He has all but one.
When movie star, Evan Carlson, discovers his girlfriend’s picture with another man splashed on the cover of gossip magazines, he decides he’s had enough of his fishbowl life and attempts to outrun the media frenzy his relationships have become. Driving until the road stops, he ends up on the remote and quaint Perry Island, where a heartthrob can blend in like the locals and be a beach bum as long as he wants. All that changes when Evan meets Haven Owen, aspiring songwriter and the girl he just can’t get enough of. A summer romance turns into something much deeper and Evan gets tangled in his own web of lies to keep Haven in his life. But when his ex tracks him down, Evan learns there are some things you just can’t outrun.
Is the cost of love, losing all control?
Finding Haven is a sweet and heartwarming new adult romance. It was a satisfying read. I am a big fan of T.A. Foster. I loved T.A.’s previous two book, London Falling and then loved Kissing Eden even more, so I had pretty high expectations for Finding Haven. Did it live up? Yes, but not as much as I wanted it to. Don’t get me wrong, I really, really liked Finding Haven, but Evan and Haven didn’t have the same spark that Foster’s previous couples had that I loved so much.
Haven is great. She is a breath of fresh air. I loved how devoted she was to her songwriting. I appreciated that while she enjoyed the island, she wanted to get out and live a different kind of life. It was why things would never work out with her and Travis. He wanted to stay on the island. He was content with what he had. And there is no problem with that, but Haven wanted more. She is much just so ambitious. I thought that T.A. Foster did an excellent job giving us this insight into Haven’s personalities through her interactions with Travis. I felt really connected to Haven, which is actually why I had an issue with Evan.
I liked Evan a lot, but I had a hard time connecting to him because Haven only knew him as Jay. I think because I was so firmly on team Haven, I felt hurt on her behalf that he kept his identity a secret from her. It made me keep myself at a distance from him on her behalf. Is that weird? But he eventually won me over. It was hard not to with his accent and huge Texas charm. I am such a sucker for a southern boy.
Even if this isn’t my absolute favorite of T.A. Foster’s books, it is still a really good new adult contemporary romance. Above average for sure. The writing is great, the romance is sexy fun and really lovely, and the pacing is excellent. T.A. put herself in a pickle because Kissing Eden was just so darn fantastic. I can easily see tons of girls swooning over Evan.
P.S. Can I just say how much I loved the note at the end of the book about safe sex from the author. I thought it was a perfect way to address it.
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T.A. Foster
Thank you so much for the review! I’m glad Evan was able to eventually win you over–lol. I’m glad to hear you loved Kissing Eden…more from those two coming soon 🙂
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Thanks T.A. Foster. I think I would have loved Evan even more (umm helloo Darlin’!) if I hadn’t already fallen so in love with Grey. He ruined me! I can’t wait for more of them. But I hope it didn’t come across that I didn’t enjoy Finding Haven- I totally did!
kindlemom1
I am glad you liked this one even if you didn’t love it as much as the other two. It does sound like a sweet romance.
Michelle @ Book Briefs
This one was just a little different. This one was still really good though 🙂
Victoria Alexander
Thanks for your honest review. Based off of the blurb I would love to read this book! Thanks for sharing 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Foster is new to me, and I love the sound of the characters, What a recommendation for this author too!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
I have read 3 of her books and I really enjoyed them. I would start with Kissing Eden. 😉 Grey is just the best!
Christina R.
LOVE that Haven was your favorite character! Usually everyone swoons about the boy, but in this case it’s the girl who rocks 🙂
Lovely review 🙂
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Yep, I really liked Haven. She felt grounded and ambitious