Bella Andre is now bringing us to London or, should I say Elderflower Island. British Sullivans … you know you won’t be able to resist falling in love with them. ~ Kitty – Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Synopsis:
All Mari Everett’s life, she’s had two secret dreams: To own a bookstore, and to reunite with her long lost father. But when he passes away unexpectedly and she inherits his home and business, the only way she can learn about his life–especially why he abandoned her when she was three and never came back–is by leaving California to take over his bookstore in London. Owen Sullivan lives and works on Elderflower Island, a close knit community in London where it’s impossible to keep a secret. It turns out, however, that Charlie Forsythe kept his daughter a secret from everyone for nearly thirty years. When Mari comes to London, Owen immediately falls for her. He’s never met a woman so intelligent, determined and honest. Not to mention so beautiful that she takes his breath away. Soon, everyone on the island–including Owen’s four siblings, parents and grandmother–is pitching in to help give the bookstore a fresh start. But as insatiable passion develops into love, will Mari and Owen be able to grab hold of their fresh start? Or will their pasts continue to cast a dark shadow over their chance at a brilliant future together in London?
As we start down the newest Sullivan Road, I can’t help but wonder where Bella Andre will take us. 
She has a way of taking us places that we’ve never been but hope to be someday. On to London or should I say Elderflower Island and this time with a strong, sexy and now British Sullivan. Who can resist a British Sullivan?
Mari was such a treat to read. She is smart and determined but disappointed that she never got to know her father or the reason for his leaving. Being in his home and the bookstore that he loved has left her with more questions than answers. This is a life she’s always dreamed about but never pursued because of her mother. Now, she’s willing to give it a shot here and knows, in her heart, that this is where she has always belonged.
Owen promised his grandmother that he would be there to greet Mari and make her transition easier. He didn’t expect to find a beautiful and intelligent woman that would steal his heart with one glance. Now, it’s become his mission to help her, support her and stand by her in whatever decision she decides to make. He’ll show her just how wonderful her life could be if she chose to stay on Elderflower Island … with him.
Bella Andre really knows how to bring her stories to life. Her descriptions of people and places always make you feel like you are there, that you are living their lives with them. She wrote Owen as a man who gave himself to his family and is now giving himself to his true love. Mari was strong and independent with a love of all things books. You couldn’t help yourself when you fell in love with both of them. Her supporting characters are just that … they don’t distract from the story but enhance it and, As Long As I Have You would not have been the same without Mathilda.
5 stars
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