**BLOG TOUR** RESTORATION by Kim Loraine

Book Title: Restoration Author: Kim Loraine Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: April 2015 Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions

Restoration: A Golden Beach Novel

After the tragic death of the love of her life, Grace McConnell only has one constant in her life, work. When she is offered a lead architect position on a project in a small English village, she jumps at the chance to get away from her hometown full of memories. Grace quickly discovers that this change was exactly what she needed to heal her broken heart. Until she meets Drew Tensley, a man who just happens to be the spitting image of her lost love. Drew Tensley has always been a hard worker. Dedicated to his family and community, Drew put aside his own career to take over the family business after his mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis. A decision that cost him his marriage and career. Five years later, Drew is ready to start living for himself. At war with her own heart, Grace tries to come to terms with the motives behind her feelings for Drew while he realizes just how far he is willing to go for love.

"I'm saying this once more. Once, Grace. I love you. I want you. But I'm not perfect and I need time to sort this mess out, too. Don't run from me." Her heart hurt. Physically hurt. And she fought down the urge to give in to him—to accept his love. You're sick Grace, you need help. Donovan's hateful words barreled through her memory like a steamroller. How could you do this to John? She shook her head and had to clear the lump that gathered in her throat. "No, Drew. I'm saying no." "Why are you doing this?" His face was heartbreakingly beautiful, even as she could see the hurt coursing through him. "Please, just go." It was barely a whisper. "Don't do this." "Drew. I realized something the other day when you met Marianne. You are just a replacement for John, he's the one I want, but can't be with. I was using you and I need to stop. Now you should go and I have to get help." The lie tasted bitter on her tongue. His face fell as she said it, however untrue it might have been. She could see him fighting the words that were bubbling to his lips. "Right. Thanks for that." His eyes met hers, anger and frustration plain. "I guess you've put me in my place. I'll let you alone then. Goodbye, Grace."

Kim Loraine started writing at a young age, scribbling down song lyrics, short stories, and poems she was too afraid to share with anyone. Busy working as a music teacher in her Pacific Northwest hometown, it wasn’t until her family of four picked up everything and moved to beautiful Japan that she decided to finally take the plunge and send her characters out into the world.

The central theme in Kim’s books is self-discovery, whether that is found through taking risks, breaking down walls, or admitting mistakes. Kim likes to write characters that seem like ‘someone you actually know’, who find that love is a journey not without its challenges. When not writing Kim spends her time with her husband, chasing around their crazy kids, exploring Japan, and binge-watching Doctor Who on Netflix.

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