Review: Beautifully done!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
Nowhere but Here is the first book I have read by Renee Carlino, but it certainly won't be my last.  In a world filled with contemporary romance Carlino has written a beautiful story that has that special something-something that just makes it stand out from the crowd.Kate Corbin is a reporter.  She has believed for far too long that the only person she can count on is herself.  She's been made to feel that she's not special, and loss and grief has caused her to close off her heart to love out of fear.  This has caused her to lose that "spark" that made her writing special.  Her boss, however, hasn't given up on her, so when she finds out her assignment to interview the reclusive R.J. Lawson, she is more than shocked, because it's a really important assignment.  Upon arrival at Napa Valley, she "runs into" Jamie, literally, and immediately finds him to bring out more than just her temper.  Jamie is one of those guys that grabs your heart from the get go.  He's sexy, rugged, has a great sense of humor, and the fact that he is really pleasant to look at doesn't hurt either.  The chemistry between these two is electric, and they immediately hit it off.  Unfortunately, the same can't be said when Kate meets R.J. Lawson.  Nevertheless, she loves the staff, and Jamie, well he manages to bring something out in Kate that she didn't even know she was missing.  I loved the banter between these two.  The romance was sweet, swoon-worthy, and sizzling at times.  Jamie has a secret, and while I figured it out early on, it did absolutely nothing to take away from the book at all.  When a situation arises that causes misunderstanding and hurt, everything that Kate dreamed may be possible is shattered, and any hopes of a relationship that would result in a happily ever after ending is quickly crushed, at least in Kate's mind.  Jamie, however, is determined to win her back, but are his efforts too little too late?Nowhere but Here is a beautifully written story that contains all the ingredients that make for a perfect romance all nicely blended together, creating a wonderful story, with characters that you will love and root for, romance that warms your heart and causes you to smile, while at the same time bringing that spark that will make you fan your face at times.  If you are a contemporary romance fan, then Nowhere but Here is one of those books you will be glad you took the time to read and I definitely recommend it.