Little Harbour: Scandinavian Comfort, Book 1

Simple story. Simple, beautiful words. Big feelings! The love between Jens and Axel is simply put 'all-encompassing'. The connection between them as teenagers is instant. And after their time apart, the connection is still instant. It's all believable, tangible and something you can almost see. It's real. This book is about unconditional love within a family. How a new force of love saves a man and his children from slipping completely into the cracks and darkness of their grief. Axel is Jens greatest love. And them coming together is magnetic; them being together brings everything else together. And it's so real, this family, just like all families have their ups and downs, the chaos, the joy, the laughter. Considering the obstacles Jen, Axel and the kids face, this story is also surprisingly low-angst. It's just magical and unique while at the same time being just beautifully normal. Don't be fooled by the modest "love & family" theme of this story. There is a lot of depth here. Layers built on layers. And shout-out to secondary characters who just made this story even better. They enhanced this story, just like all those extra people's in our own lives. (Also the family text chats are adorable and hilarious) Heartachingly gorgeous story, mixed in with lots of laugh out loud moments, love, and cuddles. It's astounding how a story of family makes you yearn to hug your own. Can't wait to see what this author gives us next.

When I saw the cover and read the blurb I figured this would be a good fast red, boy was I wrong! From the beginning I felt this book grabbed my heart and took off with it. It is one of those books that you can't put down and will read again. The characters are well written and the story line keeps you involved up to the very end. I love the interaction with all the kids, how open the family is about sex. When the 16yr old ask her dad to put condoms on the shopping list there wasn't a lecture or any shaming,just a short discussion and he puts them on the list. This was a great book and I look forward to reading more from this author.

I read this story in one afternoon, I simply wanted to know what was going to happen next. It was not what I expected when I purchased the book. This book became much more than a romance with some angst and a bit of sexy times. Jens and Axel felt real like your next door neighbors or friends who you wanted to see wonderful things happen to. Finding love the second time around was work in the very best way. Even reading through their struggles was hilarious because they found humor in absolutely everything. The secondary characters were snarky and ridiculous and warm hearted and so very full of layers. While reading there was crying and laughing (out loud) and lots of giggles. I think anyone who enjoys real stories with real characters cannot miss with "Little Harbor" . An absolute joy to read.

3.5 Stars! I liked the book. My main issue was that it was very long for the story that was being told. Some scenes were lackluster and could have easily been edited out without being missed. I skimmed some of this and skipped the bonus scenes because I just needed it to be done. I actually enjoyed that there was no angst in sight. I liked the relationship that Axel developed with Morten. The children actually kept this book afloat for me. They were all very entertaining. Axel was an enjoyable character but I found it hard to like Jens. I understand loss and grief. Still going through it myself. The problem was that he came off as a bit immature. This book has a lot of steam, tender moments, love, acceptance, and a whole lot of mush. So much mush. I'm so not the person for all that mush. It was too much for my taste. I guess I'm just too jaded. But the true romantics at heart will really love this story. Happy reading dolls! xx

I bought this book because of the cover. It drew me in. It’s been sitting in my tbr pile - the cover always calling to me. So I downloaded it, read the blurb and thought this might be good. I was so wrong. This has been one of the best reads - it’s going to always hold a special place in my heart. Alex and Jens will always be thought of with fondness and love. I am so attached to these two and their story. This was the ultimate love story and just real - the two of them figuring out their relationship with kids, jobs and just life. I laughed, cried and mourned. Thank you for sharing your story with the works. Alex & Jens ❤️