This is the third book in the Cape End Romance series by Aurora Rey and another wonderful love story. Nora runs a guest house in Provincetown and has had her niece Graham staying with her while she works on the tourist boats. When Graham brings her friend Will home Nora finds herself disconcerted. After a bad break-up in the past she has kept away from women and is disturbed at the attraction to this younger woman. Will is bowled over too but neither of them have the guts to act on their attraction.
I really liked both main characters, but especially Will, who had a gentle, kind manner and was struggling after a disastrous relationship with an abusive partner. It’s no wonder Nora was drawn to the adorable butch. As they got to know each other it was so obvious they were meant to be, but each had to get past the the baggage they were carrying. The P/Town setting was idyllic and the supporting cast of characters from the previous books made it feel welcoming and homely. The love story was slow and perfectly timed, with a fair amount of heat. I loved it and hope that this isn’t the last from this particular series.

I was given this ARC by Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books in return for an honest review.

3.5 Stars. Not my favorite book of the series, but still a good read. While there are some characters in this from previous books, you could start at this book if you really wanted to. My personal recommendation would be to read book two first, than this one. Two main characters are sisters; one is the main in book 2, the other is the main in this book. Book one is more on its own, while the last two books are more connected.

This is an age-gap romance, I think about a fourteen year difference. This is also a slight love triangle but it’s not the main plot point. The two main characters are Nora, the owner of a B and B, and Will, who just moved to P-Town to be closer to her sister. Will works for a whale watch boat in the summer and has more of a care free attitude, while Nora is more set in her ways.

I am usually a fan of age-gap romances and also a bit of an ice queen fan, which I found Nora to be, but I didn’t connect to this as much as I thought I might. All the ingredients were there for me to love this, but I wrestled with a few things. I think my biggest issue really was Nora. I hated the way she treated Will half the time. Will is an absolute sweetheart. I’m not normally attracted to butches, but Will in real life, I’d date her in a second. It was hard to read about someone squashing such a sweet person the way Nora did. I stated to wonder why does Will even like her? Will is not perfect, she has low self-esteem from a past relationship, so she is used to taking scraps and being okay with it. I started to think because of that maybe their pairing isn’t exactly that healthy. But this is fiction. And I started to realize that I’m thinking too much into everything and I just need to enjoy the story more. That little clarity session helped and I started to be entertained again. I still can’t help thinking Will could do better, but in the end I’m okay with the pairing.

What I did appreciate is after some of the conflict or major angst part, there was still plenty of the book left. Things didn’t feel rushed at the end. Rey actually gave the characters time to work things out. The pace everything unfolded was actually realistic to me. I thought the ending was well done.

Overall, I did like this book. I think the key is to not dig too much into the characters. Just sort of go with the flow and you will enjoy this book more. I will absolutely be reading the last book in this series. Hopefully it will be the best one yet.

This is an extrmely slow novel. For some reason I am not into the characters. Too much rambling and inner monologues. I've read this author before and that was much better and compelling.

I never got around to finishing it.

This novel is book 3 in the Cape End Romance Series by Aurora Rey. I would advise all readers to read Winter’s Harbour and Summer’s Cove first for continuity with protagonists throughout the series.

One of my favourite subplots is age-gap romance and this novel definitely falls into that category. Spring’s Wake has shot to number one in my age-gap romance favourites shelf.

So a little about the book...
Nora runs her own successful B&B in Provincetown, which is her life, and she loves it. She has had her heart broken before and almost lost everything so she’s not eager to fall in love again. That is until her niece brings her friend, Emerson home for dinner one night and it awakens feelings she’d long since forgotten she could have. Emerson is young, hot and doesn’t seem to have a clear path in life so how can Nora even contemplate something between them when it has heart break written all over it.
Emerson knows as soon as she see’s Nora that she wants her. She too has had her heartbroken but she’s willing to chance it all for a shot with the beautiful B&B owner. She just needs to convince Nora she’s worth the shot.

The pace was perfect with just the right amount of delicious angst. This book was written flawlessly and had me hooked from the first chapter. I have a bit of a thing for older women; normally of the butch or androgynous variety but in this instance I’d forget I had a type for Nora Callhoun. She was perfect and the older woman part really worked for her personality and it was sexy as all hell. The chemistry between Nora and Emerson was so powerful and extremely sexy. It leaves me really torn as to who my favourite couple is in this series.

There is no epilogue however, due to the book being part of a series, the characters are carried on and it doesn’t actually impact my love of the book in the slightest. I really enjoy that Aurora has kept the character recurrences from the previous two novels and has made the bunch of friends into a little Ptown family. I’m really excited to see what’s next for this group of women.

Aurora Rey really taps into knowing what this reader loves in they way romances are written. She continues to be one of my favourite authors and I know every time a new book of hers is released it has my name written all over it.
5 stars

This book is kind of frustrating, with so much back and forth, mostly back and back. And really Nora is unpleasant overall, even the excuse of her ugly last relationship, did't justifies her bad behaviour towards Will. Poor Will, a little bit naive and so much kind hearted for her own good. So, this is a romance with an issue of age gap, fourteen years gap, in wich from the start you keep hoping for the other shoe to drop, given so much reluctance to accept the atraction, from both MC, mainly Nora's. And the dialogs are scarce, repetive and superfcial, even at the resolution part of the story. And the struggling and inner thinking is also repetitive, so really frustrating. Clearly, from the three books that to date this series has, this is the one I liked the least. But still is a romance that can be enjoyed if you don't mind much hesitation and predictable.

What a wonderful read. Interesting characters and a lovely heartwarming story line with some back and forth misunderstandings. Nora Calhoun is relationship shy with good reason. Willa Lange is looking for a fresh start and stability. Graham (Nora's niece) and Emerson (Willa's sister) make wonderful additions to the story as they provide feedback, encouragement, and support. I appreciate the depth of character and the Provincetown description. The read had me thinking about family, forgiveness, and letting go. I have really enjoyed reads by this author and I look forward to reading more.

This is a nice second book to the series and it is fun to see how previous characters developed and meeting the new ones. It is a typical romance story with many ups and dows and a happy end. I enjoyed reading it but it not a memorable story.

When Will meets Nora, her friend’s aunt, she’s instantly smitten. Ignoring the age gap and different background, Will flirts with her, ignoring her hot-and-cold reactions.
The romance with all it’s conflicts and obstacles is very well written and I especially like both character’s journey from interest to friendship to relationship. This description of the setting is beautiful and so engaging that I wanted to pack my bags for a holiday at Nora’s B&B in Provincetown.
Most of the book takes place in winter and it’s the perfect read for a dark and cold winter night to remind you that spring is just around the corner.
This book is the third in a series, but even though the other characters make appearances, you don’t have to read the previous books in the order they are written. As the first two are romances as well, it’s not a real spoiler if you learn that they all get their happy ends.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another good romance in the Cape End series with a nice plot, great setting and two interesting leads. Recommended to all romance fans especially for those who love butch/femme and younger/older relationships. I'm totally looking forward to the next book in the series.

This is actually a very nice book, with an interesting development, and a plot that is pretty appealing, at least to me. I am a fan of any May-September and May-December pairings. However, I had a great problem with one of the characters in this book. I didn't like Will at all. She seems very servile, she rarely speaks her own mind without being timid of others' opinions; we figure pretty early that she has a huge crush on Nora, but her being flirtatious or trying to seduce Nora kinda seems like she's trying to be a handyman and hopes it's enough for Nora to fall for her. It could be me, of course, and it probably is, but I prefer intellectually more substantial characters, with firmer mind of their own, which is why I'm giving it 3 stars.

I like this series. Maybe not particularly memorable, but nice while reading.

That’s a lot more than you can say for some of the books out there.

I wouldn’t mind if there were more books coming. That the setting is lovely certainly doesn’t hurt.

This was a really sweet book set in P-town. Will (whose sister Emerson was the main character in Aurora’s last book) moved to P-town for a fresh start. After work one day, her friend Graham invited her back to her aunt’s bed and breakfast for a clam bake. When Will met Nora she was downright smitten and Nora was too but refused to admit it. Despite the age difference and Nora comparing Will to her ex, Will refused to give up. This was a really cute romance and I loved both Will and Nora. I liked that Darcy and Emerson made appearances in this book and I hope Graham will get her own book a well. This book is definitely on my reread list!

Spring’s Wake was about taking a chance on a new love after having experienced a previous emotional heartbreak. The characters needed to deal with a myriad of feelings throughout the story, especially for Nora who kept comparing Will to her former girlfriend. So naturally, Nora guarded her heart to a point that almost proved to be disastrous to her relationship with Will. At times, however, it was hard to believe that Nora still had trouble coming to terms with the fact that everything Will did for her was out of love and commitment.
There were some nice interactions between the characters.I especially liked the relationship between Will and her sister and Graham and her aunt. It was supportive, protective, and loving. I also enjoyed the interactions with some characters from the previous books. It added depth to the story. Overall, a good read.

There aren't many May-December relationships in lesfic books. When I saw the description for this book I was excited to read it. Also nice that it's part of the Cape End romance series. We get to learn more about Willa and how she's settling down in Provincetown. Nora and Willa are complete opposite of each other at first face. But the more they get to know each other they compliment each other quit well.

I found Nora bit old fashioned about being gay. She's living in Provincetown, had a partner and yet she never was open to her family about that part of her life? Or maybe I just didn't get the authors intention with Nora's character.

It's a solid book, 3.5 stars. The story isn't different from the many out there, except for the age difference. But as a whole it's a nice read.

Brilliant! This is why Aurora Rey is my favourite author!

This is the third book in the Cape End Romance Series - you don't need to read the other two to read and enjoy this one. Although, it is nice to reconnect with some of the other couples from previous books as they are mentioned on occasion in this book. When Will finishes the summer season working on the Dolphin Fleet with her new friend Graham, she finds herself facing the winter with no jobs lined up. It's hard to find a job in Provincetown over the winter, but Provincetown has become her home and she doesn't want to leave. She finds herself picking up odd jobs, including a few home improvement jobs at Graham's aunt Nora's Bed and Breakfast. Their attraction is undeniable, but both women have been badly hurt before by past relationships, and neither are sure they're willing to risk their hearts.

This book had all my favourite things from Aurora Rey's work. It had amazing food and little home improvement projects and perfect romance and lovely people. This book was so cozy. I think Aurora Rey's writing has only gotten better - this book felt so real. The descriptions and the emotional connection you had to every scene made it feel like you were there. I love the little community of characters that has been growing throughout this little series, I love the little group they've become. It's always nice to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones as well. The characters are always unique and multi-dimensional. Even the secondary characters and Nora's guests had their own layers and nuances to add to the story. I loved the friendship between Will and Graham, and it was lovely to Will's relationship with her sister Emerson(Summer's Cove) grow. Ah, and the romance. It was a perfect combination of an attraction between these two women that was off the charts, and the way their relationship naturally developed into friendship and into love. This book was a cup of tea and a warm fireplace and a good book. Cozy. Comforting. Beautiful. Peaceful. Sexy. Perfect.

The love scenes in the past few books have been next level. This book was on fire. The sensuality and the emotions written into every moment, heighten the scenes. You can feel the tension and the unspoken love between the two women. It's so real. It's insane. (view spoiler)

Aurora Rey's books are always so personal and special to me. I always see myself in her characters. I always finish the book feeling like anything is possible in my own life. The sky's the limit.

I loved everything about this book. Even down to the name Nora. It's one of my favourite names. How can I not love this story! How can I not recommend this to anyone who loves a gorgeous, cozy, romance! Or anyone who loves the name Nora.

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.