Looking for You (A Laurel Heights Novel Book 4)

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She gets along with everyone with the exception of Rick Clancy. Gwen knows that if she has intention of keeping her past a secret she needs to keep away from the sexy private eye. No one can find out that she's actually the long lost Grape Princess. If they do, her quite life that she's come to treasure will be at an end.

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Rick knows that Gwen is hiding something. He's not exactly sure what it is, but his gut is telling him there is more to her story and his gut is never wrong.

So he begins to observe Gwen in the hopes of finding what she's hiding. But the more time he spends observing her and talking with her, Rick is finding her charm hard to resist. Not only is she charming, but she's just so cute and sexy. I loved watching these two finally let down their walls and get together. The chemistry between them is great and they are both hot together. Jun 07, Casey Rock rated it liked it. She hated the pressure of living in the spotlight and with a little coaching from her grandmother, she left her family and started a new life for herself across the pond, as Gwendolyn.

Gwen kept her past close to her vest and manage to avoid being found out for years. Until she started dating a private investigator, Rick, and simultaneously was being honored for her artwork by a very influential museum. Fearing that her new life that she has perfectly created will be destroyed, Gwen spends her days plotting her next move to protect herself, her romance and her art.

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For me, this book was really about a person's ability to choose their own path in life. Gwen was strong enough to leave her life behind and start fresh, which gave her the freedom to be whoever she wanted to be. But more than that first big break, once she had life figured out she also had to learn to be strong enough to accept her past, acknowledge it, and to continue being herself.

Just because old ghosts can come back to haunt us, we don't have to be a slave to them. Gwen had to learn that breaking free from her past gave her the opportunity to set herself on the right path but that when the past resurfaced, she was now in a situation that allowed her live with it.

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May 27, Alicia rated it really liked it. The main character of Looking For You had a cool backstory and I really liked the premise of the whole novel. However, I feel like the book was just like any other quick, romantic love story. Really, when you read a ton of these type of books they almost all blur together. Besides the backstory, there really was nothing exceptional about the plot or the writing. Everything was really predictable.

The book started out with "It was a dark and stormy night. But then I read the next sentence and was relieved that Kate Perry wasn't writing in purple prose. But there were some things in the novel that I had issues with. I was really surprised about how quickly everything happened in the novel. In the first chapter they went from denying how much they hate each other to accepting that they lust at least it did not go straight to love after each other. I also did not like Camille's part in the novel.

I think her part was just too small and maybe a little irrelevant. To me it detracted from the story instead of adding to it. It's just because the novel was short. The author didn't have enough room to develop Gwen and Camille into main characters. Despite the flaws, it was pretty amusing and good for wanting to shut off your brain and entertain yourself on a boring weekend.

Sep 06, Theresa rated it really liked it. Such a different idea having TWO love stories per book.

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One as the main story with another one a neighbor, relative, etc. This one is about a gourd artist named Quen. She's the owner of shop 'Out of my Gourd', who is hiding from a secret past. Rick is her love interest. He's a private investigator, which is not a good combination, but they finall Such a different idea having TWO love stories per book. He's a private investigator, which is not a good combination, but they finally discover they can trust each other. Though Camille, the girl in the 2d romance, makes this difficult.

She's a struggling reporter with a famous, nagging mother. Her love interest, Dylan, is a writer, who believes she can do more than write fluff pieces in a small newspaper. Again all the friends gather together to support and help the struggling lovers tear down the barriers. Though the group is getting so large I wonder if they'll all fit into Eve's cafe by the end of the series. There's alot of humor and warmth in these stories and this one doesn't disapoint. Quen is flamboyant and is always doing crazy things. But she has a good heart and spends time helping at a teen art group.

Rick has his hands full keeping up with her. Dec 25, Paula Phillips rated it it was amazing. Gwendolyn Pierce has for the last seven years re-imaged herself into becoming what she is now, a gourd artist who lives a carefree bohemian life. However, life isn't all that it is cracked up to be as with changing and becoming who she wanted to be, she has had to leave a life and people she loved behind. Gwendolyn's real name is Genevieve De La Roche and is the granddaughter of French Wine Matriarch and with that comes wealth and keeping up appearances. Having enough with that lifestyle and ne Gwendolyn Pierce has for the last seven years re-imaged herself into becoming what she is now, a gourd artist who lives a carefree bohemian life.

Having enough with that lifestyle and never fitting in , with the help of her Grandmother she adopts a new identity , a shop and a place to live as well as her trust fund which she withdrew all immediately. Now Gwen has been given a chance of a lifetime to have her pieces displayed in an art gallery, but with this comes publicity and Gwen cannot afford to be found.

What happens though when a nosy reporter wants to go digging and discovers the truth of Gwen , just as her Grandmother has passed as well and it has come to light that Gwen's grandmother has left her some shares in the family fortune. Is this the push that Gwen needs to finally stop running from her past and stand up to her family or will it cause her to run again? Find out in Book 4 of the Laurel Heights Series , this was a fun contemporary romance with a bit of suspense to it and definitely worth reading.

Feb 14, Kirke rated it liked it Shelves: Finally something is happening between Gwen and Rick. The tensions has been building in the previous book and now they collide. They are still throwing words at each other, but it just was a matter of time before they caved in. The dynamic between these two was simply awesome and so fun to read. Gwen is a wine heiress, but she left that life behind her to live in anonymity.

Nobody knows who she is and she likes to keep it that way. Rick has always known Gwen was hiding something, but while trying Finally something is happening between Gwen and Rick. Rick has always known Gwen was hiding something, but while trying to figure it out, he became more interested in the woman herself than the secret. Before he knows it she has captivated him. There is still the threat of uncovering Gwen's secret, but it won't be coming from Rick. That guy is in too deep. I liked how Gwen chose her own path. To find happiness she had to leave a lot behind, but I think most was worth it.

It's short and sweet, but also gives you more insight in their thought process as they often have an influence on the main story line. I think Looking For You has been my favourite so far. Gwen is just that little extra crazy and Rick is simply the total package. The mystery in the plot makes it a bit more interesting and the hot scenes are as delicious as ever.

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Another great one from Kate Perry. Jul 11, Susan Wilson rated it it was amazing. I have truly enjoyed reading previous books in the Laurel Heights series, and it seems they just keep getting better! It's very satisfying that the author brings her charming lead characters along, weaving them into subsequent tales; have you ever read a really good novel and just hated when it ended, because you weren't ready to say "goodbye" to the characters you had grown to love?

With Kate Perry's novels, no need! An intertwining story follows Camille, the reluctant journalist, who wants to escape her mother's expectations and find her own voice. She is the catalyst for Gwen's exposure to the public, but her regrets in having done so also change her life for the better. Kate Perry always delivers an engrossing story, but beyond that, I'm impressed by her understanding of human nature: Mar 15, Stefani rated it liked it Recommends it for: In this book, we have the opportunity to meet again with Eve and Olivia, but we also encounter the beautiful Gwendolyn.

Once known as the "Grape Princess" and heiress of a French empire, she is now a gourd artist in San Francisco. Only one person suspects that she had left a secret behind. The PI Rick is intrigued and begins to investigate her past. He falls in love with her in the process. But does it end with happily ever after?! Read it and find out: This is not the first book in the Laurel Heights series. If you want to get familiar with all the characters you should start from Perfect for You.

I recommend reading Perfect for You first. The plot is somewhat predictable, but interesting nonetheless. There are interesting twists here and there. As you turn the pages you find it more and more enjoyable. You reach the end before you know it. Sep 08, Sharreb rated it it was amazing. I dont know why i just love this book. Gwen strikes me on all the right chords. I think she capture my heart with the scene where she rollerblades and enjoyed the rain. She might be lying by omission but with good reasons. She's brave enough to leave behind her old life rich in physical wealth but poor in happiness, to chase what she loves and do it and live happily.

I love her artistic side, her vibrant side I dont know why i just love this book. I love her artistic side, her vibrant side. Gwen is just Gwen and more. Rick didnt like her at first, cause i think he feels the attraction but fights it since she's so queer and cause his detective instincts tell his she's hiding something. Yet he finds reason to tail after her to be close to her. I understood why finding the money pushed him away.

And how Gwen with her balloon secret suddenly burst suspected Rick. Apr 01, Heather andrews rated it it was amazing. First thoughts of Rick, um.. Who knew that bony thing was an erogenous zone? I love Kate's books their always so humorous and entertaining. Apr 07, Sandhya rated it really liked it. I enjoyed Looking for you very much. I loved Rick and Gwen. They were so awesome together. It was very exciting to read their bickering and interactions.

A really fast-paced dialogues , i was awake till 3 am reading this book! The author had created interesting characters, Gwen the wine princess who is in hiding and Rick , a pivate investigation who was keen on unravelling Gwen's secrets!! The plotline was impressive. I did not get bored Wow I did not get bored for one minute while reading, the whole book was a fast read. The side romance between Camille and Dylan was ok. We were shown only Camille's life and her feelings, Dylan's character was just a surface one, not much we knew about him.

An intense read, you should not miss this one, can also be read as stand-alone! I would obviously rate it as 4. May 30, Casey rated it liked it. This version had a lot of typos. I'd like to believe that's a transition from paper to electronic, not the authors fault. The story of Gwen is an intriguing one. I rooted for her privacy the whole time and of course liked the chemistry she had with Rick. I only wish the story were a bit longer so that we could of had more build up to their relationship.

The second part of the love story was nice as well but didn't interest me as much as the original story we were reading about. Both characters G This version had a lot of typos. Both characters Gwen and Camille have issues with their mothers and being someone who they don't want to be. Gwen has found a way in life she is comfortable with and while Camille is trying to prove herself to her mother- Gwen helps her learn how to be herself.

If you want to continue to read about Laurel Heights, this book does it justice: Jan 09, JTM rated it liked it Shelves: The story was ok and I was glad I had gotten this as a free read. I am not a fan of reading a book with a main story line and then a second romance.

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I have come to realize that this is often the case with the author Ms. I also thought Gwen story line was blah. She wanted to live her life without the heiress shadow but that plot was weak and did nothing to hold my attention. Sep 04, Melissa rated it liked it. Wine heiress Genevieve de la Roche has reinvented herself. Now known as Gwendolyn Pierce, she sports a bohemian lifestyle and earns her living as a gourd artist.

A far cry from the prim and proper, rich and famous person her family wants her to conform to. When her artwork gets noticed for a museum exhibit, she fears her carefully guarded secret will be exposed. But will her romantic involvement with private investigator Rick Clancy turn out to be more dangerous instead?

It's a sweet and swift l Wine heiress Genevieve de la Roche has reinvented herself. It's a sweet and swift love story.

Despite the lies and deceit, two people find true love. The characters are likable and the issues are rational. It's not a story that got my adrenaline going though, but I still enjoyed the simple plot and brevity. The best part is, I got it free! Jul 09, Jodster's rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Okay I really liked this book for some reason. I had no idea this was a book in a series although I am not sure you really have to read the series to understand the book.

It was funny and quirky and had a mysterious twist. I absolutely loved Gwen and her friends and her relationship with Rick. He's everything she doesn't want: Except if he's so wrong for her, why does being with him make her believe anything is possible? Bad boy isn't her usual flavor, but for the sexy contractor, she's willing to take a walk on the wild side.

Treat has a history of falling for damsels in distress, but Eve doesn't need rescuing. Only when Treat finds out the saboteur is his own mother, he knows he has to do something before things go too far. That rat bastard Michael Wallace is back. The last person Olivia Parker expects to walk into her lingerie shop is her high school sweetheart. She's so over him. Except that he's hotter than ever and still knows her better than she knows herself.

But how can she risk her heart when she knows he's just going to leave again? Sometimes a book goes temporarily out of print - and sometimes no audio version has ever been recorded. Audible wants to give you the most complete selection we can and we'll keep adding series and filling in gaps as quickly as possible. It's time for Karma Taylor to ante up.

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