Friday, August 1, 2025

Between The Pages - Painted Dreams

Painted Dreams
Darlene Deluca 
August 2025 

Katlyn Andrews is a talented artist on her way to fulfilling a dream—her own show at a New York City gallery. Focused on her career, she’s ditched her hometown of Denver for the bright lights of the Big Apple. When she’s drawn back to check on her beloved grandmother, she finds a surprise—Nick Summers, a woodworker bidding on a job at her parents’ upscale home. Nick’s gorgeous smile and easy-going manner charm Kat. Too bad he lives in Colorado. 

Nick adores the mountains of Colorado, but NYC is on his radar. He’s auditioning to be a guest host on a home-builders network there. Since that’s a long shot, he’s still pounding the pavement closer to home to secure jobs like the high-end Andrews project. Meeting his client’s intriguing daughter has his thoughts going in other directions. Too bad she lives in New York. 

But distance can’t dim their undeniable attraction. Unfortunately, it turns out dreams can be shattered. While Nick’s career is on an upward trajectory, Kat’s unexpectedly takes a big hit. Devastated, she struggles to find a path forward. Nick fears her family’s status and wealth keep her from seeing reality—is she reaching for the stars before paying her dues? 

In her heart, Kat knows he’s wrong about her…but could her heart be wrong about him? 

Between The Pages 
This book was a sweet read. The main characters were well-matched. Katlyn was career-driven and sometimes blinded by wanting to take New York by storm, but her character grew, and a lot of that growth was thanks to Nick, whose character was captivating. Their romance had chemistry. The cast of secondary characters was equally enjoyable, with Katlyn’s adorable grandmother and a tense relationship with her mother. A recommended read of fun, drama, the artistic scene, and a heartwarming romance rolled into one. 

Rating 
5 Stars

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