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Ready for Love (Gansett Island Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Marie Force (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,009 ratings
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Find out why more than 5 million readers have landed on Gansett Island and never want to leave!

After unspeakable tragedy, will her heart take a new journey…or walk a well-worn path?

For four of the best summers of his young life, Luke Harris was in love with Sydney Donovan, a wealthy seasonal visitor to Gansett Island. Then Sydney went off to college and never came back. She married another man and had two children while Luke remained on the island, working at McCarthy's Gansett Marina and wondering what had gone wrong between him and the only woman he ever loved. Fifteen months after Sydney suffers the tragic loss of her husband and children, she's returned to Gansett to figure out what's next, and that may very well be a rekindled love affair with the one man from her past she’s never forgotten. But is she ready for a second chance at love?

"No one tells a love story like Marie Force or makes characters come alive for the readers. She has an incredible ability to pull you into the story and long after you finish the book the scenes still play out in your head and your heart. The McCarthys of Gansett Island sets a very high standard for all other series." Desiree Holt, author of the Phoenix Agency and Naked Cowboys series
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Ready for Love is a beautiful and inspiring love story. I was riveted to the pages of Ready for Love not only for this magical romance but for the outstanding secondary plot lines as well. This may be my first McCarthys of Gansett Island book but it will not be my last! I am in love with these people and the tiny island they live on.
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Welcome back to Gansett Island for Luke Harris and Sydney Donovan's story! The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series
Book 1: Maid for Love
Book 2: Fool for Love
Book 3: Ready for Love
Book 4: Falling for Love
Book 5: Hoping for Love
Book 6: Season for Love
Book 7: Longing for Love
Book 8: Waiting for Love
Book 9: Time for Love
Book 10: Meant for Love
Book 10.5: Chance for Love, A Gansett Island Novella
Book 11: Gansett After Dark
Book 12: Kisses After DarkBook 13: Love After DarkBook 14: Celebration After DarkBook 15: Desire After Dark

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0058P4P62
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HTJB, Inc. (June 28, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1512 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,009 ratings

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Marie Force is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and erotic romance. Her series include Gansett Island, Fatal, First Family, Wild Widows, Treading Water, Butler Vermont, Quantum and Miami Nights. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list more than thirty times. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband of 30 years as well as two dogs and is the mother of two adult “kids.” who are frequently home to visit, one of them bringing a granddog with her. For more information, visit MarieForce.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Second chances in love....
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2011
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This is the third book of the series: McCarthy's of Gansett Island by this wonderful author. I have read all her books and they all seem to captivate you with their stories and characters. This book was no exception. You don't need to read all the books in the series, they could stand on their own, but it helps with the history of some of the characters present. This is the story of Syd and Luke, who were once very much in love when they were teenagers. Syd would come back every summer and her relationship with Luke would continue, until one summer, she stopped coming and broke his heart. Syd moved on, got married, had a family of her own. She hasn't been back to the island until a terrible tragedy happens in her life and she loses her family. Luke never seemed to forget her and knowing she was back on the island, stirred lots of different emotions: he wanted to comfort her, be with her, but at the same time, he wanted answers, confront her, he was definitely torn.

This is a story about second chances, helping a person you love overcome tragedy, finding love again, a new outlook in life and friendships. This book was well written and emotionally captivating. It had humor, tons of romance, drama, sadness and joy. Reading this book will warm your heart; perfect summer reading! I can't wait to read Grant's book. Thank you Ms. Force for writing such wonderful stories and keeping your fans entertained!
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CINDY F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good book, just not as good as the first two.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012
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I am really loving this series, although if I'm being honest...I like the first two books better than this one. Don't get me wrong.... this was a very good book, but there was just something about this book that I found a little lacking. I loved Luke and had no problem with him at all but... Sydney is a whole other thing.

Yes, she went through a very tragic time in her life. And yes, I know it takes time to get over something like that. Sometimes people don't ever get past something like that, so maybe I should at least give her credit for trying to move on, but IMO- she needs to make sure she's ready to do that, before she starts something she's not willing or able to finish...

Maybe it was the wishy washy way that Sydney acted towards Luke that has me so out of sorts. One minute she was acting fine and she thought that Luke walked on water,but then the next minute she was doubting his every move. She said she was ready to move on and the next thing you know, she turns around and questions everything she does. And if she truly is ready to move on, why does she continue to keep comparing the life she has now, to the one that was taken away?

I felt like screaming at her to either get it together, or get the heck out of Luke's life for good. Luke loves her so much and he doesn't deserve to be hurt again, like she hurt him the first time around.

And her parents...boy, don't even get me started on them. I think it was very wrong of them to act the way they did 17 years ago. Judging someone only based on their wealth or education is so wrong on many levels. And it bothered me even more, that Sydney went along with it.

Yes I know she was only 19 years old at the time, but a lot of young people make major decisions on their own at that age. Just like Luke did. He had a full paid scholarship for college, but his priorities laid with staying home on the island in order to take care of his dying mother, just as they should have been.

There were times in this book that I found so riveting. Like the accident at the Marina, that involved Luke, Mac, and Big Mac. I loved the interaction between Mac & Maddie when she went into early labor, and the way Mac drove her insane. I laughed so hard. Men can be so over protective at times. LOL! I love the way all the woman stood by and supported their men.

And talking about touching moments.... I can't leave out the part about Ned being brought to tears by the threat of losing his best friend. Or the way he started regretting that the last words spoken between them were somewhat harsh, even though they were only doing what they did just about every single day that they had known each other. That was just the way it was between the two long time friends, always.. Those were some really touching moments. And I'm getting the biggest kick out of Ned trying to hide his little romance with Francine. I hope this turns out well for the two of them, because it's been a long time coming.

I love the way that Joe has stood by Janey's side through all of this too. So far though, I'm not real impressed with the way that Grant has been acting. I can see why Abby left him and moved on with her life, I don't blame her one bit. I see Grant as nothing but a spoiled brat acting out, all because he doesn't get his way. He's got this 'It's all about me' attitude I hope he loses real soon. I can't wait for someone to knock him off that pedestal, and I hope it's real soon.

Would I recommend this book? Oh yeah.

Even though I wasn't real happy with the character of Sydney in this book, there's a whole lot more going on in this book between all the other characters that I found very touching and worth the read..
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Margaret Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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I really Love these Books. The Characters are great. And the island setting is wonderful. I hope to read them All.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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Ready for Love is the third book in the McCarthy’s of Gansett Island series. I have read/listened to the first two books in this delightful series, and now I’m hooked. I just have to find out about the rest of the McCarthys and Gansett Island. Just what I needed, another series to fall in love with! At least I can buy the next three in a bundle, to save a bit of money, but then no audio version for $1.99, decisions, decisions!

Luke Harris has been in love with Sydney Donovan since high school. Sydney went off to college and never looked back, leaving a broken-hearted Luke who has never been able to get over her. When Sydney loses her husband and children in a horrific car crash, she returns to Ganssett Island for the summer to recover from her injuries. Her first summer back, he watches from afar, giving her time to grieve.

The second summer she is there, she speaks to him, letting him know she’s aware that he’s been watching her. Does he dare open his heart to her again? Can Sydney cast off her sorrow and step into the light of Luke’s love, giving them both a second chance?

I thoroughly enjoyed Ready for Love. Luke is a great character, and an outstanding hero with his steadfast heart and quiet demeanor. His willingness to put his love out there for Sydney again, after she apologized for her actions all those years before, touched my soul. It’s refreshing to read of a hero that isn’t a womanizer. Who didn’t let his heart break ruin his life.

Sydney’s character’s devastating loss brought me to tears. Not only did she lose her husband, but her two children as well. Her remorse over how she left Luke without ever telling him it was over was sincere.

Since I listened to the audio version as well as reading this book, I want to mention the narration. Eva Kaminsky reads with a great deal of emotion, helping to pull me into the story. She give the male voice a bit of a raspy quality that helps distinguish them from the female characters. I would have enjoyed it more if she had been able to make each voice unique to the character, but I'm sure that is difficult for many narrators.

Ms. Force’s writing is emotionally-charged, yet without a lot of angst. Her story line is believable and realistic. Her books are about normal, everyday people. It’s about people who make mistakes and learn from them. I loved getting inside the characters heads from the previous three books, and while one would think it would take the focus from Luke and Sydney, it didn’t. I’m so glad I found these great books and can’t wait to read the rest of them in this series. Happy reading!
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Laurel Blackman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2019
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Good book, great quality
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Elisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on April 14, 2019
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A beautiful, tragic and endearing story that truly touched my heart
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Irene Kessler
5.0 out of 5 stars Das ist eine sehr lebendige Serie
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2016
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Ich lese u.a. um Englisch zu lernen, und da ich da noch nicht so gut bin, suchte ich nach einer Lektüre, die ich gut verstehen und nachvollziehen kann. Das ist diese Serie absolut. Sehr schön und liebevoll geschrieben!
Das Gute beim Lesen mit dem Kindel ist auch, dass man sich für einzelne Wörter dann schnell eine Übersetzungshilfe holen kann.
Ich freue mich, dass es aus dieser Serie noch viele weitere Bücher gibt.
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Mel Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2014
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A beautiful book. I love the Mcarthys of Gansett island, and have done so since book 1. I'm a late comer to them but once I'd read book one I knew I wanted more. As an author Marie Force does a fantastic job of immersing you into the characters lives, and unlike some authors those characters are not then forgotten, they remain integral in the follow on books, so you get to see how they progress and grow, which I love. I now have the whole set and am reading them back to back because with each one I'm eager to know more. Sydney and Luke's book was so emotional, and there were plenty of times I had tears in my eyes, but it was also a book full of hope and love and learning. I loved how Luke allowed Sydney to find herself by being so calm and laid back and loving. They were made for each other and I can't wait to see what's in their future.
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J. Goldmann
4.0 out of 5 stars une très chouette serie
Reviewed in France on June 2, 2013
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Pour celles et ceux qui aiment les séries romantiques, The Mc Carthys of Gansett Island est pour vous. Une fois qu'on commence, on ne sait plus s'arrêter.

Les personnages sont hyper attachants, bien décrit et on rêve aussi de faire partie de leur bande de copains.

Dans ce tome, c'est l'histoire de joe et Janney, un couple qu'on va adorer!
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