A great story of perseverance and love with a little romance thrown in. Beck and Eden make a great couple.

I love the cover to this book; it really is so captivating!!! The book took me a bit I was having a hard time finding a way to finish it. The plot was lacking a bit more spunk, depth, and characters weren't developed as much as I would have hoped. I did love this couple, Eden and Beck & how their love developed :)

I will admit that I only picked it for the cover. And the title. But mostly the cover. And right from the start I had such a time getting into the character. She was bossy and focused but I just kept finding my mind wandering as I continued to read. I'm gonna say it was probably just me. Still seems like a solid book but just not for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

When I first read the description for The Time of Your Life, I was very interested in reading it as it seemed right up my alley. Unfortunately, this book was just not for me. On the one hand, Sandra Kitt is obviously an incredibly talented writer as this book was very well written and easy to read. However, in my opinion, it lacked any real plot or depth. The characters were all very one dimensional and the dialogue felt stilted instead of natural. Additionally, the book felt slow and I found myself struggling to finish it. However, not all books are for all readers, so I would still recommend picking up this book if you like slower paced, easy to read novels.

2.5/5

The plot description appealed to me and, as I was reading, the plot did not disappoint. What did disappoint was the failure to sufficiently develop the characters. With the exception of the interaction early on between Eden and a hotel event manager, it was hard to really get a read on even the main characters. An author should show the reader the characters using dialog and actions,, not tell just about them. Make us understand what makes them tick. Sadly, I couldn’t get past that and quit about half-way through. 2 stars for plot concept.

This is an interesting series of big-city, mid to upper class folk who suddenly come into significant wealth. The first in the series, Winner Takes All, has Patrick winning the lottery, and this second release has both Eden and Beck inheriting fortunes from a father figure. The romance for the main characters is the anchoring point.

What I found different in these stories is the diversity of characters (African American, biracial, White) who have a realistic, level-headed view of the world in which they live. Romance involves all kinds of couples, and the characters live and deal with social justice, professional careers, and education as you and I do - only without their newfound wealth.

The challenges of wisely stewarding the new wealth, dealing with issues of social justice, and at the same time finding their romantic other-half, make for really engaging reading. The stories are compelling, and the social issues appear realistically (rather than being ignored) but are not intrusive. I appreciated the acknowledgement without the agenda.

This second book, in particular, The Time of Your Life, takes place in Washington, DC, and I enjoyed seeing the city and the lives of Eden and Beck. The romance is realistic and sweet, though I didn't enjoy the move to more detailed sex scenes (nothing too graphic, but nothing forwarding the plot or character development).

Author Kitt writes with a deft pen for narrative and dialog, and the characters are well-developed and engaging. Her pace is somewhat slower and steadier than some I read, but still the books are enjoyable reads.

This second book comes out April 11, 2023, and I thank both NetGalley and SourceBooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read an advance copy. The first book segues nicely into the second, though both could serve as stand-alones.

The Time of Your Life by Sandra Kitt
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Sandra Kitt gives us book 2 of her Millionaires book club, only this time you will fall in love with Beck and Eden.

Kitt’s book is about third-year law student Eden Marsh and Professional Journalist Beck Dennison.

Eden and Beck meet at Everett Nicholls going home celebration, neither know each before the service but both will know each other quite well.

For Everett has left his money to his stepson Beck and mentee Eden.

Both have had to deal with loss, hardship, and healing.

But together they overcome those hardships.

I cannot say that I was overly invested in this book, I almost DNF’d.

I truly had to force myself and skipped through several pages.

This particular book just may not have been for me.
But would be more than willing to try a different book by Ms. Kitt.

Thank you, NetGalley/Sandra Kitt/ Sourcebooks Casablanca Sourcebooks.Casablanca/ For this eARC for my honest review. All opinions are of my own volition.

The Time of Your Life is a multicultural interest novel by Sandra Kitt.

Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison were both influenced by Everett Nichols, but neither knew the other until after his death. Now they have to navigate the tricky paths of romance.

Sandra Kitt proves why she’s a bestseller. Romance abounds throughout this completely captivating multicultural romance. The plot is perfectly paced with vivid dialogue. The Time of Your Life is a 5 out of 5 star read that I highly recommend to all lovers of romance.

My thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

Thank you so much, NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! This was my first time reading Sandra Kitt, but others had said they really enjoyed her work so I wanted to check it out. The premise of this book sounds like a dream: being left millions of dollars a by a mentor and having your life changed. I figured this would be a slow burn, given the “they have so much in common, now what” plot, and it definitely delivered! Overall, I think it was a sweet book, a pretty decently paced read, and a nice winter break read.

Beck and Eden are brought together because of the passing of someone that meant a great to each of them. Although they have never met before they feel a connection and when both receive an inheritance they weren’t expecting it brings them closer. There is some lovely writing in this book. I felt a part of each scene described. What is lacking is a cohesive plot. There is more the idea of a story than an actual story here and I quickly grew bored. Add in the attempt at last minute conflict that made no sense to me and I was ready for this one to end. I will read another of Kitt’s books but this one didn’t really work for me.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is excellent!!! True to style, author has written another emotionally engaging romance with a very in-depth opportunity for readers to get to know the characters, so you can feel their compassion, and relate to them balancing their livelihoods and their quality time as they are pulled in multiple directions. I really like both characters, neither perfect, but they do a great job depicting that it's great to be mutually attracted to and fall in love with someone but a successful, lasting relationship takes work from both. Their journey to building that foundation takes them on a few personal curves and valleys but I was captivated by the stages as they unfolded, hiccups (whew) and especially enjoyed the hugs. Beck is very romantic and patient. Couldn't put it down, realistic characters, unique way to meet, tearjerker, 5+ stars.

January 17, 2023

Enjoyed the ambition and dedication that the main character portrays to her sister and to finishing her degree, and how she shows others compassion. The author truly created a character that was easy to read about and root for good things to happen for her. Enjoyed reading this book, and look forward to reading more from this author

Sandra Kitt is a new-to-me author. Eden Marsh has been busy setting up a memorial celebration for her mentor, Everett Nicholls. While there, she meets Beck Dennison, who she originally thinks is part of the hotel staff for the event. But it turns out that Eden and Beck have more in common than they ever could have imagined. They’ve both inherited a large sum of money from Everett. Beck, because he was Everett’s stepson, and Eden because he mentored her.

Eden is finishing law school, does volunteer work, and holds down a part time job, all while dealing with her younger sister. Beck is a successful journalist and spends a lot of time on the road. Both are dealing with past loss and family issues, but the more time they spend together, the closer they become and each vows to handle their respective situations. But will these family issues divide them, or can they overcome the challenges and find a future together?

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I always enjoy a good love story and I loved this couple, Eden and Beck. I especially loved reading about how their relationship evolved and how they realized they were in love with each other. It was all very sweet, but I felt some of it was repetitive. Statements of how they felt about each other were repeated so much, it got to be a little much.

Also, I was expecting more drama based on the synopsis. I felt like something was missing. Aside from one small, insignificant arguement, not a lot happened. Parts of the story line weren't as developed as well as I would have liked. Without giving anything away, I would have liked to have had more of the backstory about Eden and her sister Holly, because it really didn't seem like much of obstacle to overcome. Also, I would have liked to have read more about how Beck handled his inheritance from his step father.

Finally, I loved the setting of Washington DC and the descriptions of the city. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book and the opportunity to read a new author.

The Time of Your Life written by Sandra Kitt. This was my first book by Ms Kitt and it was a good one. Beck and Eden meet at a celebration of life for someone that they have in common. The book then cuts back to tell of their connection to Everett and they grow closer as they discover commonalities. I love the way they work through their own issues to find their way to each other. I got my HEA!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

I liked the heroine in the book --- she was mature, driven and smart, which is normally my cup of tea. However, this book was just too slow moving. The dialog felt stilted; the sister felt very one-dimensional. Overall, this book, while well written, just wasn't for me.

This is a well written Contemporary romance about Eden and Beck. This was my first time reading about a law student and a journalist who fall in love, the trope was not new but it was still an enjoyable read. It was also my first time reading from this author. Overall, it was a good read and I'd recommend.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

When Everett Nicholls dies, he leaves his millions to the two people he cared about most—the young law student he was mentoring, and his beloved stepson. Eden Marsh and Beck Dennison are instantly suspicious of each other. Suddenly, with all this money at their fingertips, family problems they've each been ignoring can no longer be swept under the rug. Beck and his mother have had a strained relationship since tragedy befell the family when he was a young teen, and Eden knows it's long past time to forge a new relationship with her demanding younger sister. As they begin to confide in each other—and to have fun together—their friendship is an anchor in a stormy new life...

I admit this book was a little slow going for me.. I think I assumed that there would be a little more drama than what was actually going to be offered. Eden and Beck make a cute couple, but I was hoping for more. BUT if you like you couples to be relatively mature and put together and have a handful of flaws than this is your wheelhouse!

Loved this book! Beck and Eden, together in mutual loss and love. A small amount of angst and drama, but maturely done. Find their way to companionship, love and respect. A well done romance and HEA. Do not miss this one.

This was a perfectly fine read. I am struggling reading contemporary romance these days. Maybe it's because I've read so much of it and I'm burned out, so this is most likely me rather than anything to do with the writing/stories. At my job, they recently went to a 3 point scale - so basically you suck at your job, you show up to work, or you walk on water. Along those lines, this one showed up for work for me.