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Coming Alive: A Small Town, Brother's Best Friend Romance (Welcome to Carson Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Renee Harless (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Avery never expected to take another chance on love...

Until she's thrown a curve ball she isn't anticipating – a man that causes her mind to wonder and her pulse to race. Worst of all, he’s completely off-limits . . . because he happens to be one of her bosses. The draw she feels can’t be anything more than that. Avery does her best to push him away, but her heart keeps pulling him in.

Logan didn’t predict meeting her - the one that would make him question everything. He thought he knew better, thought he’d never trust again. But a one-night stand cut short flips his world upside down. Undeterred by her need to keep him at an arm's length, he goes against everything he believes in his quest to convince her to let him in.

Turns out some love is worth fighting for.
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" 5.0 out of 5 stars. An emotional and captivating page-turner. A must read for 2017." - The Book Lover Blog
"This one is a great read! It's an emotional, heart string pulling story." - Amazeballs Book Addicts
"I highly recommend you give this read a try, it is sure to take you on one truly exceptional literary escape, and renew your faith in happily ever afters!!" - RedsRomanceReviews
"Coming Alive will move you like no other book can." - My Slanted Bookish Ramblings

About the Author

Renee Harless is a contemporary romance author living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N54UT5G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (January 17, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2869 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Renee Harless is a USA TODAY bestselling author writing contemporary romance in the mountains of Virginia with her husband and children. Renee is a fan of the Washington Capitals and Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Laura Furuta
5.0 out of 5 stars The story of Avery and Logan is awesome and I don’t believe I can think up enough ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017
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Coming Alive: Welcome to Carson, Book One
By: Renee Harless
5 out of 5 stars

The story Coming Alive: Welcome to Carson, Book One by Renee Harless is a contemporary romance book. This is the first book I have read by the author and I found that she has created a story that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. This is a story that I didn’t just read, I felt my way through. The story of Avery and Logan is awesome and I don’t believe I can think up enough adjectives to fully do this book justice. This starts out as a story about two people who are not truly living. They let their past shape their future. Then when they meet I read of a connection beginning and only growing stronger every day they are together. This book had my emotions going up and down all the time. There is one passage that really touched my heart. It was talking about Avery and Logan. It said, “You’re the air she needs to breathe, you’re what keeps her alive. She’ll be the reason you live and you’re what brought her to life.” This fits these two so perfectly. This is a story that shows the power of true love. I highly recommend reading this book to find out just what the future holds for Avery and Logan. This is the first book in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one. This story does have adult situations that include some very steamy love scenes. It would be recommended for those 18 years of age or older.
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Megan
4.0 out of 5 stars Prepare tissues
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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All I am going to say is that you should have a box of tissues by you when you read this.
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Polly Barreto
3.0 out of 5 stars Still Wondering….
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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I am still wondering how to write this review. While I loved Avery and Logan and their story, the book just didn’t work for me. There were parts in the book that lagged and others that went too quickly.

Avery and Logan are two lost souls not really looking for “partner”. Both have issues and come from dysfunctional families (and holy cow are they ever). I wanted these two to face their fears and insecurities together and be able to put their pasts behind them. This book did contain lots of emotional feelings and Avery and Logan had to fight their way to the top. I especially loved the “family twist” in the storyline and didn’t see that one coming!

There are really two major (for me) instances where I felt the book took a dive. The first one is when Logan comes home and finds Avery and Austin huddled around the table and he immediately accuses them of cheating behind his back – kicks Avery out – and the next minute they are all lovely dovey? Nope…I know this is a book of fiction, but come on, not even five minutes later all is well? The second is when the table is turned and Avery accuses Logan of cheating and then he immediately asks for her hand in marriage? Nope…that just didn’t work for me. At least let the characters stew for a day or two and grovel for a bit. Not this “Oh..Im sorry, now we can have make-up sex” two minutes after the accusing started.

Coming Alive is the first book in the “Welcome to Carson Series” by Ms Harless. I most likely will continue with this series as I would like to know what happens between Austin and Nikki.
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Patty McKenna Van Hulle
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT SMALL TOWN ROMANCE
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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Mizz Renee had tears running down my face with this story of loss, grief, scarred pasts & love with the help of lost ones. Mizz Renee gets my top score of 5 fingers up & 10 toes for this romance with a great small town fairy tale with lots of Angel Dust.
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Cynthia Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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Coming alive.. that is a great title .. This is a brand new author who I never heard of or read before this book!

Second before you start reading grab a box of Kleenex as you will need them! I did!

Now, while this is a sad story it also shows so much more. The plot is strong if not a bit heavy handed on the sexual scenes.

Only thing I have a issue with is why would she agree to marry him as she is leaving him. I would demand answers before saying yes not afterwards.

The author also has a few spots that need an editor but otherwise its a very well written moving story.
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Karie
4.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally charged
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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This book will definitely break your heart over and over but in true author fashion she will put it back together. Avery went through way more than any person should ever endure. Logan had sworn off love but the moment he saw Avery he knew he'd found his soulmate. I loved every moment of this book.
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michelle m reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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"Who are you?"
"I have no clue. It's like I kiss you and my brain turns into a Hallmark card."

I couldn't put this down! From page one I was sucked in to the story, eager for every word, every sentence and every page. Avery has been through hell. A childhood without love. Everyone she's ever loved, ripped from her through tragic circumstances. She's barely existing. She needs a change. Moving to Carson, NC for a fresh start, she meets Dr. Logan Chamberlin, a physician in the clinic where she works. Logan, a well-known womanizer and one-night stand donor, is captivated by her. Can she overcome her fear of losing him, like all the others she's loved, to finally find happiness? Can Logan break down her walls and chase what he never knew he wanted? Will a mysterious letter left for her by her late grandmother change the course of her life forever? I can't wait to read Book 2!!!
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Ashley C.
3.0 out of 5 stars Was a DNF for me
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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I really struggled with this book. I liked the characters and thought the premise was good...I liked how there was a hint of foreshadowing and some of the details utilized in the story...but I couldn't finish this book. The writing was stiff and formal ("member" should not be used in a romance, in my opinion). The story just didn't flow for me. I was also distracted by how the tenses change at random. If it had a good edit (i.e. work on transitions, making sure tenses match, etc.) I might change my rating, but as it stands I didn't even make it to 50%.
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carol ann evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2017
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In was asked to read this book for an honest review but I loved it so much I bought it ❤ Avery has had a really hard start in life and lost a lot to the point she has decided to close
her heart to anyone else. She is afraid that the people she loves are cursed and it's all her fault. That is until she see a young doctor that starts her heart beating again. Logan is the doctor that has kicked started her heart again but he too has issues but his are with trust. This author has made me cry with her writing she made you feel part of the book the emotions seemed real and you just couldn't help but fall in love with the character's. A must read that you will thoroughly enjoy makes you cry and smile a book you can read over and over
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Colleen Mc (The Book Lover Blog)
5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating page-turner
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2017
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4.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Coming Alive is book one in the Welcome to Carson series, and my first read by Renee Harless. Renee’s story will make you smile, laugh, swoon, and possibly even shed a few tears.

I absolutely adored the main characters, Avery and Logan. Avery was such a strong woman, having overcome so much heartache and loss in her lifetime. Logan had been burned by too many women, starting with his mother. He no longer trusts women, but something about Avery makes him want to try. To him, she is worth fighting for. The two of them together were so sweet and sexy, I couldn’t get enough! I also really grew to love a few of the supporting characters- some of which will get their own story, I hope. Please? #NikkiandAustin!!!

Coming Alive is a captivating page-turner, and a must read for 2017. I look forward to reading whatever comes next!
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Angela Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars It is an incredibly sweet, passionate
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2017
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Coming Alive is the first book in the ‘Welcome to Carson Series’ by Renee Harless. It is an incredibly sweet, passionate, erotic and touching second chance at love/contemporary romance.
I really think Ms. Harless has excelled herself with this first instalment, in what I think is going to be a really wonderful series. I never expected to be so drawn to both the characters and the beautiful story. I fell for the charming, well-conceived and complex characters, not just the two leading characters, but the whole cast were just fantastic. Ms. Harless brought them into being with her wonderful descriptive details and they in turn brought the story to life. I love her attention to detail and her fluid, compelling and sexy writing style. I am really looking forward to reading more of this talented author’s work.
Avery Poindexter is only 24 years old and has already experienced more loss and heartache than most, but she’s stronger than she gives herself credit for, a survivor who found the will to keep going when most others would have given up. That’s not to say that she wasn’t shattered, just that she kept going- but has spent the past few years struggling to come to terms with her past and has been basically just moving through her life, not really living- masking the pain she still feels inside. Avery knows she really needs to move forward, but she really doesn’t know how.
So, when her friend suggests that a new location and job may help Avery put everything behind her, she decides that moving may just be the fresh start she needs- after all she has nothing to lose. So, Avery packs up and moves to Carson, finds a housemate and a place to stay and secures a job in a flourishing medical centre. Everything should be fantastic- but her heart is still shrouded- her fear of pain and loss keeping her from opening her heart or forming connections. Can the sexy physician who has caught her eye at her new workplace, finally spark her heart back to life? Will she allow him the opportunity to get to know her, or will she shut him down before she can be tempted by all his sexiness?
Logan Chamberlin is a 29-year-old physician working at the busy medical centre in the quaint town of Carson. He has suffered betrayal in his past, which has made him very wary and untrusting. Particularly of women. That’s not to say that he doesn’t enjoy their ‘company’- he didn’t get his playboy reputation by going home alone every night- but he’s not interested in a relationship, only in hooking up and moving on to the next conquest. He uses his work, grueling workouts at the gym, and sex, as distractions from the painful memories that threaten to overwhelm him. So, when he meets Avery, he’s completely thrown off-kilter by the intense chemistry between them and the firestorm of sensations that bombards him whenever she was around. He feels such a strong connection to her, unlike anything he’s ever felt before, he can’t stop thinking about her. It was as if she was made specially for him. She was so perfect.
But he can see that she carries a burden, that she has secrets that weigh heavily on her. He knows that she was only capable of offering friendship, but he also knows that she feels the electricity between them- he just has to find a way to break through her defenses and convince her that he is worth risking her heart. Will he be able to get through her defenses? Will she let him in? Will he be able to breathe new life into her withered heart?
I really loved Avery and Logan. They were so perfect for each other, they were written so well, that their connection was palpable. My heart broke for Avery and what she’d been through. She’s remarkable- so pure hearted, kind, generous and loving. After her horrible upbringing, coupled with all the loss she suffered- she could have been forgiven for giving up or shutting down, becoming cold hearted or closed off. But she wasn’t, and yes, she was hurting, but her beautiful nature still shone through the whole time. Logan is such a gorgeous hunk of a man. He worked so hard to move on from his painful past and make something of himself. Even though he had every reason to be distrusting, he let his barriers down for Avery- recognising the beautiful person she was inside and out, and was determined to win her over. He surprised me, because he really was so thoughtful, romantic and loving. The perfect boyfriend. When these two finally come together, it’s explosive, incredibly passionate and pantry melting HOT! And, yes, the author really put them through the wringer and made them work for their happiness- but this only made me appreciate the story and the way Ms. Harless wrapped the whole thing up, all that much more.
I am already anticipating the next book in the series and can’t wait to see what she has in store for us.

Thank you Ms. Harless!
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sophie
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2017
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(Sorry about the grammar mistakes I have a learning disability.)

As I start reading this and got half way through chapter one I notice yes it is the third person but the author is telling us than showing us. But more I got into the storyline, you did start showing us more and not telling us.

I love the line where she said “I am my own grim reaper. Taking the lives of those I love, she repeats in her head. (Chapter 2). As you read the book itself and the writing gets better.

It seems like I was reading forever and when I look at the chapters I was only on chapter 3, I was like what it seem like I been reading forever. I was like what seriously only chapter 3.

I also saw that the author is putting a lot of serious subjects to this story abuse, death, tumor, cancer etc. And personal I don't think the author was that careful about it. Also when Avery got custody of her sister, all the grandmother have to is signed some papers, that will never be that easy, she would have to go through step and step to got custody of her sister. Also, another thing what seem unreal with Mila she had “ Severe heart disease and Lung cancer” how the author right this paragraph that it seem like they found out there and then if this is the case, then that is not true. They would be able to tell you without going for a test then might guess what it is, but before they can give you 100% answer they have to do tests to find out what it is.

And how she find about Aria and Nick death the Officer wouldn't just tell her like that, also when the nurse use sedative she/he wouldn't just do it because she is crying in corner, they would only use it if she a dangerous to herself or to someone else and she didn’t seem to be dangerous to herself or anyone else.

One thing I didn’t like is when we find out everything about the chapters in one flashback, like everything is about Logan dad and his past life is in one flashback. it would be more fun for the reader and the story to find out when Avery did and kept his past as a secret until then.

I found it kind of funny how Nick jump out of her mind just because one note from Declan, not saying she have to stay with a dead guy for all her life,it just kind of odd her thinking how much she loves Nick but with one note she was gone, why couldn't she get to know him before going on a date? So she can finally move on from Nick because it sounds like she hasn't. Again with an engaged, it seems like she wants to find a husband, I would have thought she would take thing slower because what happened with Nick so if anything happened her heart didn't get broken again. When I heard about Declan tumor yes its horrible, but I just didn't understand why the author has to make her life so painful with everyone dying around her, it would be more real just to say that he left her, to me it seem odd and I wasn’t buying it at all. It just seems like the author wants to make her life as painful as possible when it is not necessary.

Not even going to talk about the twenty million dollars, way over the top. Money is one thing but twenty million dollars is over the top and it just makes the story seem to more unreal and over the top. (I am not saying the people can not get twenty million dollars, but with the story seem over the top the twenty million dollars, just tops it as well.)

One thing I do love is how you get this book kind of ready for book two with putting Nikki problems in the book as well. It was refreshing and nice to read.

I love how Logan and Avery took things slow and waited for the time was right, the romance between then was lovely to read.

When she met Josephe and Amy when Amy answer the door and did she know it was her? When they couldn't find her or knowing nothing about her, or even have a picture of her. (Chapter 7)

For how painful her past is she have no problem is sharing it with people who she doesn't know that well or they just met. Also, I trying to work out why the author wanted to add a bit of a supernatural theme to this book? I can understand why she did it but the was other ways to do that because the supernatural part just seems a little out of place in this book.

I did find it hard sometimes when to keep up or even know when you are jumping time. I just wish you made it clear when you are skipping time.

I didn't see the thing about Austin and Avery coming at all. When I read that, I have to pause for a second a dread just to make sure I read that right. But I do love the twist in the book, I never saw it coming.

Overall, I know I rate this 3.5 star but I still found a new author to follow and keep updated with her books, the main reason why I rate this 3.5 is the part what seem over the top and who she just throw serious subject into this book without care. But I can’t wait to read book two, and I do hope we got a book about each of Avery siblings. I would still recommend this book to my followers and friends, just give they a warning about the serious subjects. I’m glad I got a chance to read this book and I would change that at all. I don't want anyone to think just because I rate this book 3.5 that it is a bad book or that I hate it, that is not the case, I would say I didn’t LOVE IT! but I did like it and enjoy it and I will read more from her.
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CLAYR CATHERALL
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2017
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This is the first book I've read by Renee Harless and can't wait to read more.

Avery has given up on finding her happily ever after. She doesn't want anymore relationships, with everything she's been through in the past...

She decides to move away and stop with a friends sister. Has a interview for a new job and is looking forward to a fresh start...

Logan had a rough childhood and even worse luck with women. He doesn't want a relationship and is happy with having one nightstands. That is, until he meets Avery...

This book really pulled at the heartstrings. I laughed, cried and had so many emotions while reading. Really enjoyed this book
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