Such a sweet romance!

I love the history behind Compass Cove--the story of the town's name origin is just delightful, and the legend worked into this particular romance in a fun way. Jordan and Nick are great characters, and they make it easy to root for them to get a clue--man, does it take them a while!--and to finally get to their HEA.

The story was a bit longer than it probably needed to be, and the reasons for starting the whole "fake relationship" part of the plot were a tad flimsy, but it's hard to argue with the results. This was my first book from Ms. Moon, but definitely not my last--book one in the series ( Then Came You ), with the librarian and the former football star, sounds particularly intriguing... :)

Rating: 4 stars / B+

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Favorite Quotes:

The dog sighed— sighed her annoyance at Jordan. A dog with an attitude. Didn’t it figure? Gertie practically rolled off the plush cushion and settled on her back on the blue patterned rug. Her short little legs were straight up in the air, feigning death.

Nona was wringing her hands, and when she reached in her pocket, Nick thought she might break out her rosary. Whenever someone was sick, Lina hit the beads.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want a wife and kids, he did, but the Navy was his first wife and she hadn’t let go easily.

Even her dog was in love with him. As if she was staking her claim, Gertie laid at his feet and rolled over with a moan. The slut.

He wasn’t afraid of much. In fact, Nick could only think of one thing that truly scared his grandfather. His grandmother.

My Review:

You Send Me was a slowly developing, tender, sweet, and somewhat angsty read with frequent bites of amusing humor and wit, and just a tiny bit of steam. It is always refreshing to me when the main characters aren’t in constant conflict with each other but are miraculously kind, nurturing, and supportive of each other – why is that such a rare occurrence in novels? I adored these characters, they were people I’d like to know and spend time with. The storylines were relevant and the writing was fluid, easy to follow, and held my interest. I’m enjoying this sweet series and look forward to a return to this pleasant community and circle of friends.

I really fell in love with this book. The characters pulled me right in. What really made this book work for me was I felt like part of Compass Cove. I felt liked I lived there. I also enjoyed Jordan's dog Gertie. She's a little character. I knew I was going to cry while reading this one and I did. It gets quite emotional for me and the tears started flowing. My heart broke for Jordan. I wanted both Nick and her get their HEA. Both Nick and Jordan have some inner demons to work through if they want to reach that HEA. This was a beautiful story that grabbed me right from the beginning and wouldn't let me go. It's definitely not one you want to pass up.

Two smart and likeable people are thrown together by circumstance with the potential to build a lasting relationship...what's not to like. I enjoyed this story, it is one I can see happening. Jordan is a strong, smart woman who doesn't want to depend on anyone. Nick is a person who, despite his baggage, is the perfect person to depend on. To me, this was a story of two very real people that was more every day than extraordinary situations and I loved that. The story brought both tears and laugh-out-loud moments, plus meddling family...what else can you ask for?
I really enjoyed this story and the visit to Compass Cove!

You Send Me by Jeannie Moon is book two in the Compass Cove series. This is Jordan Velsor and Nick Rinaldi's story.

Jordan and Nick both are dealing with emotional struggles in their life. There were a lot of ups and downs. I really liked the characters but they did try my patience at times. An emotional and steamy read.

FYI, contains mature content. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

So there are some people who are not going to like this story (that sounds bad but keep reading!). It’s pretty angst free, so there isn’t a lot of drama to move the plot. Instead it is all about the people – their interactions, developing feelings, and growth as they come to terms with their issues in order to move forward. And because that growth is a pretty big deal, there is a bit of time spent in their own heads. It’s their own issues they have to overcome, not an outside force, so there is a lot thinking and feeling.

Which also means there is a lot of back and forth, internally and between the two of them. Both feel the connection but they are scared to get involved for different reasons. Unfortunately the pull is strong enough that they can’t stay away either so there is a lot of yes/no…yes on getting together. That growth helps take care of it, and gives a pretty darn good HEA, although it takes some time and I know that sometimes I’m in the mood for that push/pull but a lot of times I’m just not.

Hopefully you’re still with me because I don’t want to scare anyone off, since I really enjoyed the book (I just know that it isn’t for everyone) and like other Moon books the characters make for a feel-good read. Nick is an honorable man with a big heart, which is what leads to a lot of his troubles. He takes things a little too seriously and struggles with some things that happened while he was in the military. Jordan also has a big heart but her failed engagement has her hesitant to trust in men again. Especially one who is obviously keeping something from her. It’s just so hard to resist someone who is ALWAYS there when you need them, doing exactly the right thing … drat that man for being too awesome!

Both Jordan and Nick have their reasons for feeling the way that they do but it is only together, with good communication, openness, and trust, that they have any hope of having a future (sounds pretty spot-on, eh?). You Send Me is a slow-burn romance with all the feels that you could ask for … and a hero that you’ll find yourself head-over-heels for in no time!

(You don’t have to have read Then Came You to enjoy this book. While there are returning characters there’s not really a lot of carry-over other than the friendship between them.)

I enjoyed You Send Me, although it is true that this couple really needed to get out of their own way before they would find that special place for each other in their lives. It probably can’t get much worse, aside from a fatal illness, to discover the man you are to wed… tomorrow… having a very lively and involved sexual experience with his secretary. Being told it was no big deal was perhaps the icing on the incredulous cake that Jordan got served. She’s now officially off of men for the foreseeable future and her walls have come crashing down and locking into place.

Once Nick was a Navy physician stationed in Afghanistan. An injury ended that career and now Nick is still healing, in many ways, from the physical and mental trauma he experienced. Those skills come back into play when he discovers his grandparent’s tenant out in a storm, obviously suffering from pneumonia. Nick may not be certain where his professional career is heading now, but he cannot walk away from Jordan when she needs him.

Jordan has so much going on in her life right now. And after the stunning ending to her wedding day she really isn’t looking for romance. Nick is at loose ends right now, he isn’t back to his full health, he doesn’t know where his career is going and the attraction to Jordan couldn’t have come at a worse time. It just seemed that they did a lot of thinking about why they couldn’t really be a couple, and they were their own worst enemies often. Yet, I did enjoy their romance, so I went past the slower parts and simply enjoyed the overall story.

The Compass Cove series is entertaining, love the legend of the compass showing up in the stories. I’ll be keeping an eye out for the next book in this series. If you love a Romance with people who sometimes don’t know their own minds but are so right for each other then you’d like You Send Me.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

You Send Me, Jeannie Moon’s latest addition to her Compass Cove series, is a gorgeous sweet romance. Set in a small Long Island community this story exudes the warmth and caring that small communities and close knit families are all about.
Nick is a returned serviceman as well as a doctor and paediatrician. He is recovering from an injury to his leg sustained in an attack on a village in Afghanistan where he was running clinics for the local children. The events of that day haunt him, though he’s unwilling to talk about the incident.
Jordan has sworn off men after jilting her cheating fiancé after discovering him in a compromising position. She’s renting a cottage from Nick’s grandparents and it is here that the pair meet after a tree comes crashing down on her car during a storm in which she catches pneumonia.
Both Jordan and Nick are caring and dedicated, though with Jordan’s trust issues and Nick’s military past there are enough issues to ensure that a lasting relationship between them is going to have to be hard fought. I loved the way that Jeannie Moon developed their characters, gently rounding them out as she built the story around them. These two are very much real people and I had a vested interest in ensuring their relationship flourished. While the eventual outcome was pretty much a given, I liked the way they dealt with road blocks along the way.
One of the other things I liked about this book is the strong role both Jordan’s father George and Nick’s grandparents played. As a mother and grandmother I could totally get their concern for the wellbeing of their children and as a daughter I could clearly understand the little white lie Nick allowed to be perpetuated in order to ease the concerns of Jordan’s father.
You Send Me has been a real pleasure to read and I’m hoping there will be more Compass Cove books to come.

Loved this book when finding love when you least expect it. Jordan is still healing from a broken heart after she finds her fiancee in a compromised position with his sectetary and taking care of her father who is in hospice. Nick, a physician has returned to Compass Cove to live with his grandparents after leaving the Navy from an injury. A bad storm comes through Compass Cove and Nick comes to Jordan's rescue after a tree crushed her car. Only to find Jordan sick with pneumonia. As Nick nurses Jordan back to health, she asks him to visit her dad. Soon a fake engagement develops, but both with a lot on their plates will it turn into more. With a little bit of magic of Compass Cove will they find their "true north" and have their HEA.

This book is so full of emotions, yes I did shed a few tears through out the story. Loved the journey that they both took in their relationship. I think we all need a Nick in our lives. This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I could not put this book down today! I highly recommend!!

Nick and Jordan are my new favorite couple! Both are a little damaged by life...Jordan by a broken engagement and her father's illness; Nick by an overseas' injury that affects not just his body but his psyche as well. Neither is looking for a relationship, but thanks to a bad case of pneumonia and an early spring blizzard, they'll get more than they bargained for...but everything they need.
Nick is described as an take-charge alpha, which I think is a bit misleading. While he definitely took charge while treating Jordan, the term alpha to me has a different connotation. Alphas are bossy and slightly...what's a nice word for it...aggressive ( that's the best I can do if I want my review to pass inspection!) That's not Nick at all. He's pushy when he needs to be but overall he's more laid back. Jordan has a spine of steel, I don't think she'd let him get that close to her if he was truly overbearing. She's not shy and retiring by any means ( she put not one but two busybodies in their place...she's my kind of gal!)!
I appreciate the pacing of the story and their relationship. Although their connection is immediate, the physicality is slow to build, which in this case added a greater depth to their emotions. The dialog, whether between themselves, Nick with his family or Jordan with her friends, was real and honest.
Not revealing plot points is always the hardest thing about writing a review, so I'll just say that if you like mature characters ( in their 30's), don't mind a curse word or two, enjoy tastefully written but HOT, nevertheless, sexy times and a town full of lovable (Lina) and exasperating (Bella) secondary characters...read You Send Me by Jeannie Moon. You'll be glad you did!

Jordan Velsor is a very independent woman, determined not to need a man in her life after discovering that her fiancé was cheating on her. However, when doctor Nick Rinaldi helps her when she's very sick with pneumonia, she finds herself falling for him, as he nurses her back to health. Will Jordan be able to convince Nick that he can trust her or are his past demons too hard for him to overcome to give their relationship a chance?

Ms. Moon writes some absolutely wonderful stories and I've got to say that her Compass Cove series is one I have come to love due to the enchanting main and secondary characters and entertaining dialogue that gets me hooked from the beginning. The way this story started gripped my attention immediately, as the heroine isn't having the best of times. Luckily though, the hero is there for her at a time when she needs someone the most. However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine met that drew me into this story completely and had me reading quickly, determined to discover whether the hero would be able to win the heroine over. Something that isn't easy because Jordan is independent and resilient and has once had her heart broken.

As for the dialogue, it was riveting and had me loving the main characters back stories, as both the hero and heroine have been through so much and it's understandable why both are so guarded and find it hard to let someone in completely. How could the heroine's ex-fiancé be such a jerk? Why is there so much distance in the relationship between the hero and his father? With the main characters, I loved every moment they interacted, as the hero is a good guy that will do anything to help someone through tough times, even if he does end up getting on the heroine's bad side when she discovers what's he done. I also liked how confident and determined the hero was to win the heroine over, even though he has his work cut out for him after what her ex did. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero was the relationship he shares with his family and that they're always up in his business when it comes to his growing relationship with the heroine.

While the heroine, she's resilient, courageous, very independent, has great friends she can confide in and I liked that she let the hero in, even though her last relationship fell apart and she doesn't know whether she'll ever be able to trust another man. I also liked the tight bonds she shares with her friends because she needs their advice when it comes to moving on and finally being ready for another relationship. Really, she needs the push they give her. However, there were moments where I wanted to cry for Jordan because of what's happening to someone she cares about.

Overall, Ms. Moon has delivered another fantastic read for this series where the chemistry between this couple was strong; the romance wonderful because these two are so good together; and the ending had me loving the hero's determination to prove to the heroine that he does trust her, even if it isn't easy for him to talk about the past. However, it was the surprise the heroine had for the hero that I loved the most about the ending. I would recommend You Send Me by Jeannie Moon, if you enjoy small town romances, the fake relationship trope or books by authors Miranda Liasson, Samantha Chase, Erin Nicholas and Noelle Adams.

I enjoyed the first book in the Compass Cove Series, but I loved the second book, You Send Me even more if that is possible. Jeannie Moon has given the reader a romantic small-town story that incorporates the entire family and community of Compass Cove. Like those in the first book, Jordan and Nick are characters that you would want as friends. The way that they treated the older people in their lives early in the story made them my kind of people from the get-go.

This is a slow progression of a love story. This is not instant lust or love but one build on mutual respect and friendship. Nick and Jordan have both suffered disappointments and hurts. The types of setbacks are very different but their approach to life is not. I admired how they handled this. The supporting cast rounds out the story. Some like Nick’s grandparents or Jordan’s dog always managed to bring a smile to my face. Besides the charming characters, the writing was wonderfully done. I felt the wind and then the cold from the March storm turned blizzard!

If anyone deserved the blessing from the Compass legend it is Jordan and Nick. I couldn’t have enjoyed their story more. I highly recommend You Send Me to anyone who loves a great feel good novel.

3.5 Stars!

You Send Me by Jeannie Moon, is an interesting and engaging novel. This engagement of convenience romance is replete with an entertaining plot, well-defined characters, and a very emotional story-line. This is the second book from the author's Compass Cove series and it can be read as a standalone.

Due to her ex-fiancee being a total jerk, grade school teacher Jordan Velsor has sworn off men. Jordan's free time is spent with her ailing father, who is now in hospice. As a storm is raging outside her window, Jordan's cold has evolved into pneumonia. Luckily her landlord's grandson, a former Navy doctor and pediatrician, comes to her rescue. Nick Rinaldi returned home to Compass Cove about a year ago to recoup, after being injured during his deployment. His grandparent's are Jordan's landlord and they treat her like a member of the family. Both Jordan and Nick are attracted to each other and they have a few hurdles to overcome in order to find their happiness together.

Jeannie Moon is one of my favorite authors, and I always look forward to her next romance offering. This book was quite emotional, so I recommend keeping a box of tissues handy. The main characters were well-defined and I enjoyed getting to know them. Overall, a solid read.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

You Send Me by Jeannie Moon
Jordan Velsor didn’t want to need anyone. After dumping her cheating fiancé, caring for her sick dad, and nearly being crushed along with her car during a violent storm, she’s pretty much at her breaking point. If anyone needs some luck, it’s Jordan, but the last thing she wants is gorgeous Nick Rinaldi, her landlord’s grandson, hovering over her while she nurses a bad cold. The wounded Navy doctor seems too good to be true… which means he probably is.
Can Jordan and Nick let go or their separate pasts and seize their future together?
this is and Jordan Velsor and Nick Rinaldi's story.
The deep rattling cough woke her from a restless sleep. This cold was kicking her ass, but even though all she wanted to do was burrow under the covers, she was out of tissues, and the dog needed to go outside.
Glancing out her window, the weather had worsened. She almost would have been content putting out a pad for Gertie to go inside, but her tissues and cough medicine were in the back seat of her car. She had to go out regardless.
With a whimper and a moan from her spot at the other end of the couch, her little rescue buried her face in the corner. Gertie was no dummy.
She looked away from the wreckage in the front yard and into the gorgeous face of Nick Rinaldi.
Sucking in air, he kept her steady when they walked into the house.
Waiting for the dog before he closed the door, Nick sat her on the bench in the entryway. Glancing in the canvas tote from the market, his brow furrowed.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
You Send Me by Jeannie Moon is a 3 star book.
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This was a see take off two people who had been hurt finding a way b out of the darkness and finding trust, respect, and love again. Nick has always helped people, but when Jordan needs help, he has to fight against her stubbornness to actually succeed. As they get to know each other, feelings start to change, but neither are sure if they want to open up their heart again. Can they find a way to move past the insecurities, betrayals of the past, and even some familial interference, to realize what they have built is worth fighting for? Or will Jordan find out dune life-changing news and have to navigate it by herself? Well Nick make a decision and open up in time, our will he have made a decision when it's already too late to chance Jordan's mind?

I loved the plot of this well written romance. The author is new to me and I anticipate reading more of her books. I recommend to fans of romance novels.

Jordan is a sweet, smart, and beautiful elementary school teacher in Compass Cove, still recovering from dumping her cheating ex-fiance right before their wedding, as well as, dealing with her ailing father moving into a hospice home due to cancer. Nick was injured in a clinic attack while in the Navy, but is now home with his grandparents (Jordan’s landlords) that rent out the cottage to Jordan next door. Brought together by horrible weather and a chest cold gone bad, soon sparks start to fly between Jordan and Nick. But can they overcome their pasts and find the honest relationship that they want?

So, I started out absolutely loving this book. I thought Nick was fabulous, despite always being in his own head. I liked Jordan and I especially loved Nick’s grandparents. My heart broke for Jordan and her situation with her father, but I was completely baffled as to why Nick allowed such a crazy situation to begin and carry on just to give Jordan’s father peace of mind. I also found the book dragging at certain points, where I just wanted to shake them both to death and tell them to get over their issues and just be happy. However, despite my frustration with the characters from time to time, I truly enjoyed this novel. This one had me tears a few times, but I loved that they were struggling with real-life circumstances and real emotions.

I’m not sure if I loved it as much as the first in this series, but this is a romantic read! You can read You Send Me without having read the first novel, but I highly recommend reading Then Came You first, just so everything makes sense.



*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a lovely contemporary romance with believable characters and just the right amount of angst and turmoil to keep it a page turner and delightful story to escape into.

From the action packed start - with a storm, a near miss and a hero to the rescue - to the heartwarming conclusion this is a brilliant story with great characters and lots of fun. The heroine is Jordan Veslor, a teacher who was devastated to find her fiancé cheating on the eve of their wedding. She unceremoniously dumped him and is determined not to trust a man again. She now lives in a beach side rented cottage and, although she is ill, she is so independent!

Nick Rinaldi was a Navy medic and is currently recovering after being injured whilst on the front line. He's staying with his beloved grandparents - who just happen to be Jordan's neighbours and landlords. When Jordan is almost killed in a storm he discovers she also has pneumonia and strives to care for her during the storm. She's not an easy patient - feisty, determined and, to top it all, so attractive! Can she learn to trust someone enough to lean on them when in need? Can he learn to trust himself again and make new plans for his future?

I loved reading this story - it is a great addition to the series! Jeannie Moon always writes stories which are engaging and enthralling and I'm thoroughly enjoying this series. I have no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys escaping into stories which take you in, immersing you in the location and helping you empathise and relate to the brilliant characters.

I requested and was given a copy of this novel, via NetGalley, with no obligation. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.

I adored this book and these characters, especially Nick Rinaldi. He's warm, compassionate and simply delicious. His career as a Naval doc is over after a serious injury, now he's recuperating at his grandparents house while trying to figure out what's next for him. After what he saw on deployment he's not sure he can return to practicing medicine. Jordan Velsor is a young woman who life has been kicking in the teeth lately. First she just got out of a relationship when she finds her fiancee with her best friend. Next she's dealing with her father and what is surely a life threatening illness. Oh yeah, and she was almost killed when a tree comes down during a storm crushing her car and narrowly missing her. Add in the fact that she feels like she herself might be dying from the horrible cold she has and she's done. Just done! Thank goodness for her landlord's kind grandson who comes over to care for her. Meeting Nick might be the first bright spot she's seen all year.

Loved this nice slow build romance and I thought these characters were amazing. They each have such strength and determination and the author made them feel real and true. This is a book I would recommend to everyone.

I enjoyed the book one in the series, so I was excited to start this book. And the beginning was so promising, I was inhaling it, and being riveted by the deep emotions.
And then, it just fizzled out, all the excitement and intensity.
I liked the ending as well, but there was serious work to be done to get through the middle 60% of the novel, and it did take me for several days to accomplish. Most of the middle felt like a filler, it really was just back and forth 'do I - don't I' and it wore me out even though I kept skipping and glancing the pages to complete the novel.