The Turning Tides of Us

I hate when reviewers recount to the reader, the entire story and how wonderful each moment was. So, in an effort to encourage you actually read this book, I will just tell you how I reacted to it, and if that works, I pray you will read it, because I am sure you will not only enjoy it, but will actually be better off for doing so. To begin with, Lise Gold is a fantastic author ✍️. I have read approximately 6-8 of her novels and, not only have I enjoyed each one, but actually felt as though I learned from the experience. Until Turning Tides, I thought that The Scent of Rome was her best novel, however, I am now convinced that Turning Tides has taken over first place. There are so many important subjects that Ms. Gold touched upon in her novel. Age May December relationships Sudden Awareness of one’s sexuality Upbringing Care for the environment Grief Courage Loss Commitment to one’s beliefs Commitment to family I could go on and on. This is truly a “slow-burn” novel, but the wait, along with the development of the main characters on their journey toward self discovery,truly makes it worth the wait. And the eventual passion makes it worth the wait. I encourage you to read this very enjoyable novel, filled with wonderful supporting characters, and beautifully described settings. Enjoy the trip. Thank you Ms. Gold for sharing yourself with us 💝

I didn’t know if I would like this book when I began reading. I thought it might be quite predictable but to my surprise it was quite the opposite. While I knew the basic outcome, the journey was really the best thing. The evolution of the characters and their compelling back stories bring depth and emotional connection to their love story. You can’t help but root for them and hope that they get out of their own way and find each other. This book is well written with one of the most sensuous and satisfying love scenes, I’ve read in recent history. Sometimes the tides turn in our favor and if we are brave enough we will ride that tide when it happens. This book takes us on that journey, just enjoy it!

I’m not usually a fan of first-person POV, so I approached The Turning Tides of Us with some hesitation. It was added on my April TBR without any form of research or review, and I decided to power through despite my initial reservations. I’m glad I did, once I got over my personal ick toward the chosen perspective, I found myself thoroughly engaged. The story was captivating, with a slow-burn intensity that matched the emotional depth of the characters. I particularly enjoyed the banter between Val and Evelyn in the early stages, it struck the perfect balance between flirtatious tension and genuine personality clashes. The comical scenes were a welcome surprise and helped lighten the narrative in just the right places. There was, however, one small issue that stood out to me, especially as someone who enjoys the age-gap trope: the lack of clarity around the characters’ ages. I found myself doing mental math with Mia’s age to estimate Evelyn’s, but the inconsistent references made it frustrating. While this might be a minor detail for most readers, for someone detail-oriented like me, specifics matter, especially when it contributes to understanding the dynamic between the leads. That said, the book was still a lovely and satisfying read. I genuinely liked both main characters. I appreciated the way Val challenged Evelyn, not just professionally but emotionally. She never backed down or allowed herself to be intimidated by Evelyn’s formidable presence, yet she still…

This story is well written and takes a different turn on how a big CEO Evelyn has to build her new luxury hotel. Val is a young CEO of her eco friendly hotels. The committee wants eco friendly but want Evelyn's company to build it with consulting from Val. Val is layed back, easy going and care free. Evelyn the typical Ice Queen. This story of learning to letting go of control and see the real beauty in things, to truly understand how you view things so differently that it changes you. A great and well written story to read.

Evelyn is four years old and the CEO of company. Val is much younger than Evelyn and they come together on a project in the Caribbean. I like the way the author shaped the characters so that each of them conquered their fears about being in the relationship and caring about someone else. Workers always come first and now Val and Evelyn find themselves caring for each other. I recommend this book for all who like a good romance.