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The Courage To Love (Love On The North Shore Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Christina Tetreault (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,906 ratings
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Sean O’Brien sacrificed his future for his family. Now it’s his turn to find love and happiness.
Eighteen years ago Sean became the man of the house when his father walked out on the family. Without a second thought, he put his own hopes and dreams on the back burner and took care of his mom and younger sister. Now the co-owner of a successful bed and breakfast, Sean has accepted his position in life—until the day Mia Troy checks in.

When Hollywood sweetheart, Mia Troy, checks into the Victorian Rose, the only things on her mind are rest and relaxation before she begins work on her new movie in Boston. That is until she meets Sean O’Brien, the co-owner of the bed and breakfast. From the moment she checks in, Mia is drawn to Sean, a reserved man who sees past her celebrity status.

Despite his better judgment, Sean can’t ignore his physical attraction to Mia. Soon he gives into his desire, telling himself all she wants is a quick fling to pass the time. As they spend time together, his feelings grow. But can love between a small town guy and an A-list celebrity ever last?

The Courage To Love is the first book in USA Today Best Selling Author Christina Tetreault’s Love On The North Shore Series. While it can easily be read as a standalone story, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.
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The Courage To Love
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Do you love The Sherbrookes of Newport? Did you enjoy visiting North Salem in The Billionaire Playboy? Than you will enjoy this spin-off series Love On The North Shore. In book 1 The Courage To Love we return to The Victorian Rose and Sean O'Brien, Charlie's older brother.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IQVA7XK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christina Tetreault (March 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
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USA Today Best Selling author Christina Tetreault started writing at the age of 10 on her grandmother's manual typewriter and never stopped. Born and raised in Lincoln, Rhode Island, she lives in New Hampshire with her husband, three teenage daughters, and two rescue dogs. When she's not driving her daughters around to their various activities or volunteering at the local animal shelter, she is working on a story or reading a romance novel. Currently, she has three series out, The Sherbrookes of Newport, Love on The North Shore, and Elite Force Security. You can visit her website www.christinatetreault.com or follow her on Facebook to learn more about her characters and track her progress on current writing projects.

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Customers enjoyed the story and found it engaging. They appreciated the well-developed characters and described the book as a pleasant, easy read. Many felt it was a good start to a new series with vivid descriptions of Boston and its surroundings. The heartfelt content touched readers' hearts and helped them identify their own feelings. However, some felt the pacing was too slow for their liking.

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112 customers mention "Story quality"112 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find the content engaging and the story flows nicely. Readers appreciate the continuing stories and the back-and-forth thoughts and conversations between the characters. The setting in New England makes it feel homey for them. Overall, readers find the book a great read by Christina.

"I LOVED THIS STORY. I had a hard time putting the book down long enough to do anything. For a number of reasons, it just took me in...." Read more

"...I love that there were so many subplots that kept the story moving and I hope to find this pattern in the rest of Christina’s books as I progress in..." Read more

"...It was a fabulous book and I am looking forward to Jessica's story." Read more

"...I enjoyed this book. Sean is broody and keeps his emotions in check, well all but anger which he lets get the best of him sometimes...." Read more

72 customers mention "Romance"68 positive4 negative

Customers find the book's romance charming and well-written. They appreciate the true story about a couple who are totally different. The characters are caring, loving, and loyal to family. It's cute to see the love grow and Mia is there to help. The book expands the family feeling and is a sweet little gal who is a movie star who falls.

"...This story has some secrets that are surprising. There is also forgiveness and understanding but most of all a great romance between the H&h...." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book to anyone 16+ who enjoys sweet contemporary romances." Read more

"...I admired his character and loyalty to his family. However, I found him to be straight-laced and rather cold...." Read more

"I loved the book, it had just enough every thing-family, drama, love, romance and spice, I always love books with a happy ending ❤️" Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"33 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the realistic characters with many dimensions that feel like friends.

"...All of these characters were well formed and really bring life to the setting and story...." Read more

"...It is a stand-alone but because I enjoyed reading about the characters and the town of North Salem, I want to know more!" Read more

"I really enjoyed this story. I thought the characters felt so real and believable...." Read more

"...Sean and Mia's story is a fast paced read, full of wonderful characters...." Read more

31 customers mention "Readability"23 positive8 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the good writing and smooth flow. The characters seem realistic and relatable, making the book a quick and enjoyable read. Readers mention that the books can be read as standalones, though some may be familiar.

"...This story was very sweet and a quick read perfect for a summer vacation. Mia and Sean are complete opposites, but it’s clear to see why they work...." Read more

"...She was so open, honest, and really down to earth...." Read more

"3.5 stars this is a pretty quick and easy read. it is a bit slow at times with not much angst but a good story. if you have read ms...." Read more

"...I would have given it 5 stars except for the frequent mis_-spelling of words which I found extremely distracting.. The author wrote " your"in place..." Read more

15 customers mention "Series quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find it a good start and look forward to the next book. Many also appreciate the author's writing style, especially her previous series The Sherbrookes of Newport.

"...I love this new series, she always still keeps the ties there. Great job Christina." Read more

"...a good start to another series." Read more

"I absolutely loved this book! It's the first in a new series, yet incorporated The Sherbrookes from Christina's other series...." Read more

"...Anyway if anyone wants a good book this series & this book in particular would satisfy anyone." Read more

9 customers mention "Description"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's descriptions of the area. They find it hard to put down, with great writing about Boston and its surroundings. The book is described as a picturesque town that they would love to visit.

"...It humanizes them. The scenery is wonderful and I have been to Salem and Boston and her descriptive writing brought me back there...." Read more

"...And I loved all the descriptive writing about the area, especially the places within, and surrounding Boston...." Read more

"...And North Salem (where the story takes place) sounds like a picturesque town that I would love to visit!..." Read more

"...I truly enjoyed the characters and the very descriptive writing about the area, especially the places within and surrounding Boston...." Read more

8 customers mention "Heartfelt content"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heartfelt content of the book. They find it relaxing and helpful for identifying their own feelings. The characters are described as caring, loving, and loyal to family. The story tugs at their heartstrings and is described as romantic and sensitive.

"...I enjoyed this book. Sean is broody and keeps his emotions in check, well all but anger which he lets get the best of him sometimes...." Read more

"...They treat each other with respect. Both are caring, loving and loyal to family, yet a world apart in their jobs-especially location...." Read more

"...I really do enjoy her writing & stories. And (in my opinion) very emotional...." Read more

"She's a great author, really reliable for a good story that touches the heart...." Read more

14 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive8 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it pleasant and easy to read, relaxing and engaging from beginning to end. Others describe it as uninteresting, monotonous, and hard to stay interested in.

"...this is a pretty quick and easy read. it is a bit slow at times with not much angst but a good story. if you have read ms...." Read more

"...call attention to herself, yet....she was so understanding and very accomadating to all those who asked for an occasional picture, or an..." Read more

"...for their relationship, but there was NO chemistry, NO heat, no nothing. There was no chemistry or connection between Sean and anyone...." Read more

"What a great love story. From beginning to end it kept you engaged. The story pulled at your heart strings You truly felt for the underdog." Read more

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  • Gatorfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, great read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014
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    I LOVED THIS STORY. I had a hard time putting the book down long enough to do anything. For a number of reasons, it just took me in. The hero is a quite type, devoting his life to helping his mother after his father walks out and abandons them. Graduating from high school he has a full football scholarship to the Univ. of Florida (go Gators!!) but he has to give it up because his mother and younger sister need him. His hate for his father is strong. He robbed him of his chance at a life of his own.

    The heroine is a very famous movie star. She is really not what the typical Hollywood star is all about. She has just finished one movie and she has another project starting in a month so she takes the time to relax at a B&B in Mass. where hopefully no one knows her and will give her this time to herself.

    She is attracted to him from the very first and he knows she is very out of his league but sparks fly anyway. Their story is a great one. The old saying, "Nothing is as it seems" is certainly true in this case. One never sees their parents as young, sexual beings but at one time they were. They also make bad decisions and choices. sometimes the results of those choices change lives almost forever. This story has some secrets that are surprising. There is also forgiveness and understanding but most of all a great romance between the H&h. I loved it. Great read and very entertaining. I will probably visit the North Shore again to catch up with some of the other characters when their stories are told. Highly recommend this one.
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  • Tessy Dockery
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Story Worth the Time
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
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    The Courage to Change

    When your life isn’t going exactly how you planned, you must have the courage to make changes. Mia and Sean – the main characters of this story – both stuggle with their lives being so different from their childhood plans. But when they meet, they slowly gain the courage to make some necessary changes. Can they gain the courage to love also though?

    When Opposites Attract

    Mia is a famous actress and has been since she was ten. She misses small town life though. In between movies, she decides to vacation at a bed and breakfast in small town North Salem, Massachusetts. When she meets Sean – the co-owner of the B&B – she is instantly attracted to him and the way he treats her like she’s a normal person. It’s exactly what she needs in her life.
    Sean has wanted to expand his life from his small town upbringing in North Salem for as long as he can remember. However, he has sacrificed a lot for a family that needed him to be the man of the house. When Mia steps into his B&B though, he quickly realizes she isn’t the typical A-list celebrity that stays at his recently famous establishment. She’s a breath of fresh air with her advice and encouragement to open his life to new things.

    Reviewer’s Thoughts

    I have to admit, I’m a sucker for a romance set in a small town. It shows you that love can find you anywhere. This story was very sweet and a quick read perfect for a summer vacation. Mia and Sean are complete opposites, but it’s clear to see why they work. They balance each other out in ways they never thought possible. A lot of people have commented on Sean being an underdeveloped character. However, I think they are lacking perspective. Sean isn’t a totally boring character if you have been in his shoes in any way shape or form. If you can put yourself in his shoes and see what it’s like to feel shut out from a potentially great life because of other life obligations, you really see his arc. I actually became really attached to his character and I think if you see him from that perspective – which is also Mia’s perspective – you will too. All of these characters were well formed and really bring life to the setting and story.
    One note I’d like to make is that this book had a lot of typos. I loved the story, but it really puts a damper on things when you start pinpointing typo after typo after typo. This book needed a lot of cosmetic editing that I feel like it didn’t get. The errors were rare in the beginning, but by time I’d reached the final 25% or so of the book, I kept stumbling on them in what seemed like every other paragraph.
    Overall, this is a great story and there’s so much to be learnt from all the characters. I love that there were so many subplots that kept the story moving and I hope to find this pattern in the rest of Christina’s books as I progress in the series. Due to the major typos, I’m giving this book 4 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend this book to anyone 16+ who enjoys sweet contemporary romances.
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  • Donna Ferriola
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Courage to Love
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
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    This is such a sweet addition to the Love on the North Shore series of books with Charlie Sherbrooke' s brother Sean and Mia, the movie star. Sean helped his mother Maureen run the bed and breakfast by doing all the repairs that needed to be done with renovations to various rooms too. He had done this ever since his mom started renting out rooms to make a living since his father walked out on them. He gave up his dream of playing football with a scholarship he earned to help his mom out and gave up his dreams of having his college paid for. He did complete college on his own time and just earned his master's degree. He did what was expected of him to put food on the table because his sister left when she joined the military service to get her medical degree and was now married and a doctor. Life just wasn't what he expected it to be but he accepted the inevitable. Mia was on a break in between films and Dr died to rent a room at the bed and breakfast which caught her eye on the internet. She never expected that one of the owners would be such a hunk and felt an immediate attraction to him. Sean was aloof but polite because he did not want to jeopardize the inns reputation after business was so good because his sister married a Sherbrooke. The sparks between were so strong that Mia was determined to draw him out of his shell. He was a real person and she felt like a normal person without having to be made up and glamorous. His walls came tumbling down under her spell because she really cared for him but he knew she was leaving so this was a short term relationship. Could she make this work as a long distance relationship and would he want it too? Circumstances happen that force him to reevaluate his life and could he do what he really wanted to do with his life after all. In the end they find their happily ever after but not until he is faced with almost losing Mia permanently. It was a fabulous book and I am looking forward to Jessica's story.
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  • Cheeky Choca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely heartwarming book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2022
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    Heartwarming love story about Hollywood sweetheart Mia who needs a break from filming. She stays in North Salem where she meets the gorgeous Sean who runs the local B&B with his Ma.

    Each of them has their flaws. Sean treats Mia like a normal everyday girl not a Hollywood star. His has deep set emotions and they seem like an unlikely couple.

    This is a stand alone read and looking forward to reading more.
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  • Janice Keene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2017
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    I love when love conquers bitterness and disappointment. When Mia decided to take some down time from her acting career, she picked the perfect B & B. The owner's son, Sean, was interesting right from the beginning. The story leads you through some small town events and family gatherings.

    Enjoyable book but it ended rather abruptly.
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  • Romance Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Foreplay, but no bedroom scenes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018
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    This is the first time I’ve read Christina Tetreault’s work & is the first book in the North Shore Series, but it is linked to the author’s other series (the Sherbrookes of Newport). This book contains a couple of swear words, & could do with a further edit, although I only noticed 2 typos. There are several scenes of foreplay, but the actual “deed” is omitted, so not a completely clean read.

    Actress Mia Troy is the “sexiest woman” of America & on the face of magazine covers. She travels to North Shore for a rest & to visit her family. She checks into the Victorian Rose, a B & B run by Sean & his mother. The two are attracted to each other, but they’re so different. Sean shouldn’t be dating the guests, but what’s the harm in a little fling, especially with one as beautiful & willing as Mia?

    I liked Mia, although one could say she was “too perfect”. Sean, not so much. He was quite uptight, coming across as being overprotective at times & irrationally jealous at other times. The other characters in the book sound interesting & the excerpt from book 2 is about Jessie/ Jessica, but also features Mia & Sean. I hope the author has a book about Tony, the friend who is looking to score with the girls, rather than love.
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  • Leigh S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars for a heartwarming romance
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2021
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    This a heartwarming, emotional romance. Both Sean and Mia are a bit lost when they first meet and the author does a good job of drawing the reader into their connection, making you feel invested in their relationship and the trials they need to overcome. Relatively clean, the heat factor is very mild
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice.
    Reviewed in India on March 4, 2017
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    This book is really awesome.
    Interesting and refreshing cute romantic story.
    I loved reading it. Different and build your interest.
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