Review: Amazingly Wonderful Story.  Katy Has Done It Again!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
When I first read the synopsis for Playing for Love at Deep Haven, I jumped, leaped, rocketed even, towards the chance to read another Katy Regnery novel.  I mean I just couldn't click the link fast enough to ensure I didn't miss out on this opportunity to read her new release (and to provide my review, of course).  I continued to watch for its arrival in my inbox and then, there it was, just waiting for me.  I anticipated Playing for Love at Deep Haven would capture and captivate me, and it did!  From the moment I began reading straight through to the last page I didn't want to put my iPad down, and I fell completely in love with these new characters just as I always have when reading Katy's stories.  This novel is yet again another outstanding success.This book tells the story of Violet Smith and Zach Aubrey who met in their freshman year at Yale quickly becoming inseparable.  From the moment their lives came together, there was an inexplicable chemistry and joining of their souls.  Both being creative spirits, they spent all of their time together with Violet writing the poetry that she loves and Zach putting the beautiful words to music.  But one night when their passion physically overwhelms Violet, she expresses her deep feelings and love for Zach.  Having been raised with a lack of love and affection and being treated merely as a commodity, Zach doesn't know how to express what he feels and quickly retreats, walking away and leaving Violet tormented by the rejection and overwhelmingly heartbroken.Now nine years later, fate steps in and their paths cross once again.  Zach having spent all these years regretting the night he let Violet slip away, takes this unforeseen opportunity to prove to her the depths of his repentance and to finally express the love he has always felt.  But the extent of Violet's pain goes deeper than Zach ever realized, and she must now strive to overcome the uncertainty and fear which has remained in her heart all these years and make the decision of whether she can forgive Zach for the hurt inflicted and put her trust in him once again.  As they begin to reconnect in the magical setting of Deep Haven, the adoration and love which has forever remained in their hearts resurfaces despite the years of lingering hurt and separation.  But as Violet's uncertainties remain, Zach continues to question whether he can overcome her shattered heart and convince her to trust in him again.WOW!  This is a beautiful story of love and learning to overcome the past and trust again.  I was right there in the pages on my iPad with these characters and at times with tears of emotion in my eyes just hoping this would end with a happily ever after.  The undeniable connection these two share leaps off of the pages, as does the chemistry between Violet and Zach which is breathtakingly magical and sweet, not to mention sexy and scorching hot!  I very much enjoyed the supporting characters as well who gave even more depth to the story drawing me into their lives and making me feel as though I actually knew them.  I have said it before and with this third book I will say it once again: Katy Regnery is a "must read" author for me.  Whenever I see her name on a book, you can be sure without a doubt, I will be reading it.