Cruising to Love Series by Edwina J. White

MARTINE THE BEGINNING ***** Review I loved the book This was a fun compelling uplifting romance. I love the author’s writing style. It drew me in and kept me reading--the newness of romance and the sweetness of possibilities. Martine’s drive, determination and dedication to her dream of owning a gallery helped the progression of the story line. I am a hopeless romantic and the romance between Lucas and Martine helps me remember that true romance and love are not dead... moreMARTINE THE BEGINNING ***** Review I loved the book This was a fun compelling uplifting romance. I love the author’s writing style. It drew me in and kept me reading--the newness of romance and the sweetness of possibilities. Martine’s drive, determination and dedication to her dream of owning a gallery helped the progression of the story line. I am a hopeless romantic and the romance between Lucas and Martine helps me remember that true romance and love are not dead. I love the respect they showed for the sanctity of marriage. The true camaraderie among her girlfriends was delightful. The story was action packed, modern and kept me drawn into the novel until the end. This book was a great read. By Sb Wharton on June 30, 2014 MARTINE THE BEGINNING is the story of a determined young woman with a dream. Al though she`s only nineteen, Martine has already started an Art Gallery, an homage to her mother. Rather than enjoy the carefree life her contemporaries were leading, Martine got a job as soon as she could leave school, and saved every penny toward the day she could open a gallery and give other young, unknown artists a platform to show their works. It was hard at first, but Martine gladly juggled her early morning job at the bakery, rushing to her new business at noon to open it and showcase the works that were hanging on her walls. Most of the art was provided by the students at the nearby art college. Belinda was beautiful, talented, with a penchant for painting nude men. Tom and Dan were outstanding talents, and Harold wasn`t far behind them. Martine didn`t have time for the romantic advances the male students made. She had to concentrate all her efforts on growing her business. There would be time for romance later, when she was established. One rainy night a stranger spied a watercolour hanging in her shop`s window, and came in for a closer look at both the art and Martine. He was older, sophisticated, already making a name for himself in London`s business community. But he preferred tall blondes, or so he thought, until he met the fiery little redhead who had a work ethic and drive that matched his own. Lucas planned to marry when he was thirty and a millionaire, but here he was twenty-five and smitten at first sight... Sparks flew, he invited her to dinner, and so began a new chapter in Martine`s life. She`d never had a boyfriend before but Lucas was a man, not a boy, and suddenly her thoughts of `romance later` seemed in need of revision. ABOUT EDWINA J WHITE I am British, and live in Canada, just south of Vancouver. I was about eleven or twelve when I started to write -- I thought I was destined to be a bestselling author as I penned my Perry Mason type mysteries (I hadn't discovered boys in those days!). Other interests, travel and life in general intervened, and it was many years later before I sat down to write again. The results are now available on Amazon, both on Kindle and in Print, and I'm still hopeful of becoming a bestselling author. My hobbies are quilting and cruising. I've lived in Australia and travelled extensively throughout many parts of the world. Any resemblance to me and the heroine of Francesca's Voyage is purely coincidental. Or is it? My sister isn't so sure...after all, the picture of my lucky slot machine on the Sapphire Princess is remarkably similar to one that's so lucky for Francesca in Francesca's Voyage. So she's asking me, what else happened on my cruise across the Pacific? BOOKS IN THE CRUISING TO LOVE SERIES Each book is a stand-alone romance, but characters pop up in most books...so it’s fun to read them in order, but not necessary. MARTINE THE BEGINNING: The Prequel PENNY’S DREAMS Book Two FRANCESCA’S VOYAGE Book Three ELIZABETTA’S JOURNEY Book Four MARTINE’S ADVENTURE Book Five LUCY`S LOVE Book Six GEOFFREY`S GIRL Book Seven less

Francesca turned forty one the day before her cruise across the Pacific sailed. She'd spent the last twenty years trying to forget the only man who'd ever mattered to her, concentrating her efforts on her business. Well, her business was sold now, and she had time to travel and reflect, and try to decide what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. She met a new, younger man, and then HE appeared, the man she wanted more than anything to forget... moreFrancesca turned forty one the day before her cruise across the Pacific sailed. She'd spent the last twenty years trying to forget the only man who'd ever mattered to her, concentrating her efforts on her business. Well, her business was sold now, and she had time to travel and reflect, and try to decide what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. She met a new, younger man, and then HE appeared, the man she wanted more than anything to forget. Could she ever trust him again? Could she risk breaking her heart for the second time? After all, she was a mature woman now, not a young girl... less

ELIZABETTA’S JOURNEY Sweet and sensual love story! Format: Kindle Edition This was a lovely, romantic story of two lonely people who meet on a cruise and fall in love. Elizabetta is a wealthy and famous artist who has been hurt by love in the past. She uses an alias while on her cruise to ward off fortune hunters. On her first day, she meets an adorable little boy named Charlie and his father, the ship's doctor, Charles... moreELIZABETTA’S JOURNEY Sweet and sensual love story! Format: Kindle Edition This was a lovely, romantic story of two lonely people who meet on a cruise and fall in love. Elizabetta is a wealthy and famous artist who has been hurt by love in the past. She uses an alias while on her cruise to ward off fortune hunters. On her first day, she meets an adorable little boy named Charlie and his father, the ship's doctor, Charles. What follows is a sweet story as Liz and Charles fall in love and Charlie realizes he has found a wonderful new mommy if they get married. There are some other interesting subplots but I won't give any spoilers. There are some very sensual and erotic scenes between Liz and Charles By Bella Swann Elizabetta had divorced her first husband and been widowed by her second. She had no thought of trying a third time. She’d have loved children, but it hadn’t happened so she doted on her nieces and nephews. Her very successful career as an artist keeps her busy. She split her time between her townhouse in London and her farm house in Italy, and told herself that life was complete, and sometimes she even believed it. When her sister gave her a ticket on a Canary Islands cruise for her birthday, all Elizabetta envisaged was a break, a pleasant holiday. It turns out to be so much more. As she stood on deck as the ship departed England she found herself charmed by an impish six year old boy, who had a very appealing father. As their attraction deepens, trouble looms in the shadows. An attempt at blackmail threatens Elizabetta’s family’s happiness, something she can’t let happen. While it is a love story, with humor and fun, it is also an adventure as the action moves back to England, as Elizabetta deals with the blackmailer and prepares to share her life with Charlie and his father. ABOUT EDWINA J WHITE I am British, and live in Canada, just south of Vancouver. I was about eleven or twelve when I started to write -- I thought I was destined to be a bestselling author as I penned my Perry Mason type mysteries (I hadn't discovered boys in those days!). Other interests, travel and life in general intervened, and it was many years later before I sat down to write again. The results are now available on Amazon, both on Kindle and in Print, and I'm still hopeful of becoming a bestselling author. My hobbies are quilting and cruising. I've lived in Australia and travelled extensively throughout many parts of the world. Any resemblance to me and the heroine of Francesca's Voyage is purely coincidental. Or is it? My sister isn't so sure...after all, the picture of my lucky slot machine on the Sapphire Princess is remarkably similar to one that's so lucky for Francesca in Francesca's Voyage. So she's asking me, what else happened on my cruise across the Pacific? BOOKS IN THE CRUISING TO LOVE SERIES Each book is a stand-alone romance, but characters pop up in most books...so it’s fun to read them in order, but not necessary. MARTINE THE BEGINNING: The Prequel PENNY’S DREAMS Book Two FRANCESCA’S VOYAGE Book Three ELIZABETTA’S JOURNEY Book Four MARTINE’S ADVENTURE Book Five LUCY`S LOVE Book Six GEOFFREY`S GIRL Book Seven less

Lucy Edwards was 31 when she met and fell in love with Dan Foster. She was very rich, he was a poor art student. He was also ten years younger than Lucy. The economic disparity didn't bother Lucy. His age did, and after nearly four years together her insecurity drove them apart. Eight years later they met again, and the love still sparked between them, the chemistry and caring were still there. Dan, now a critical and financial success, was determined to marry his love... moreLucy Edwards was 31 when she met and fell in love with Dan Foster. She was very rich, he was a poor art student. He was also ten years younger than Lucy. The economic disparity didn't bother Lucy. His age did, and after nearly four years together her insecurity drove them apart. Eight years later they met again, and the love still sparked between them, the chemistry and caring were still there. Dan, now a critical and financial success, was determined to marry his love. There was a problem. Belinda. Beautiful, talented. She'd painted the nude of Dan that had captivated Lucy's attention. In fact, Dan dumped Belinda to be with Lucy. Now Belinda was determined to have Dan back... But with a little help from his friends, Dan planned to evade Belinda and convince Lucy to finally be his bride. less

Janie had her taste of fame and glitter when she was married to the biggest action star on the planet...but he was tragically killed two years after they wed, and now all she wanted was anonymity. She went back to her old profession, editing. The woman's magazine that hired her was owned by Geoffrey Roman, a good looking, wealthy bachelor who was unlucky in love himself... moreJanie had her taste of fame and glitter when she was married to the biggest action star on the planet...but he was tragically killed two years after they wed, and now all she wanted was anonymity. She went back to her old profession, editing. The woman's magazine that hired her was owned by Geoffrey Roman, a good looking, wealthy bachelor who was unlucky in love himself. Janie and Geoffrey began to know and appreciate each other at work, and when he invited her on impulse to his weekend getaway to help him with the garden, something changed. Had these two found more than friendship? Was this their second chance for lasting happiness? They went on a cruise...a cruise around Australia... But there were complications. Two complications, Rachel and Donald. Rachel, a junior report at the magazine was besotted with Geoffrey and plotted to seduce him. Donald was the heir to a huge banking fortune, but his dissipate lifestyle greatly displeased his father, who had given his son an ultimatum. Find a nice girl, not a tramp, get married, have children, settle into his banking duties or the hundreds of millions would go to Donald's cousin instead... Donald met Janie and thought she was the answer to his prayers. He'd just woo her, marry her, get her pregnant and stick her in the country while he continued partying... Rachel and Donald managed to get the last cabin on the Australian cruise! Oh dear... less