Abbi Glines

The son of a legendary rock star, Mase Colt-Manning, a humble Texas rancher, makes a rare visit to Rosemary Beach where a chance encounter with a beautiful young house maid changes his life forever. Original.

A Rosemary Beach Novel

When I'm Gone

Missy Zuber 

Glad I finally got around to reading this book. After the last few books by Abbi Glines left me disappointed and the books only partially read, this book did a nice turn around. 

Loved Mase! Cowboy. Yay!

Reese was likable. Real.

Becky

3.5 stars

I had some doubts about this book but it ended up being a great read. I think that my confused expectations mean that it was a pleasant surprise. I read the first book in the Rosemary Beach series a couple of years ago and was disappointed. That may have been me being too critical though.

I'm excited to give this series a second chance. I need the next book in the series, but I also need to read the first books I've missed.

Linda Quintanilla

Abbi Glines is the queen in writing perfection romance books! I always love each books that she have ever written. She definitely knows how to create such a magnificent romance story between two opposite people. In When I'm Gone, Mase finally gets his own romance story. He is the only son of the famous rock star, Kiro. And he is also Harlow and Nan brother. He is very close and protective of his family especially Harlow. He is visiting her in When I'm Back that he meets a beautiful and sweet women, Reese Ellis. Reese Ellis had a very hard life during her childhood that she is determined to make a fresh start in Rosemary Beach. She has been working as a clean lady that she accidentally meet Mase when cleaning Nan house. I just love how cute Reese is when she is around Mase. His definitely the sexy cowboy ever since he takes care of his family farm in Texas. Mase definitely catch Reese attention because he feels the insane pull toward her. And you cannot blame him since Reese is a catch! Their romance journey is so amazing that I cannot stop reading. You will see some drama going with Nan and Mase ex flame but it definitely will not stop them from being together. There will be a unexpected surprise at the end that you will be waiting for the next book to know more about it! *Five Stars*

Lynn Braden

This was the first book that I've read written by Abbi Glines. I really enjoyed it. There was a depth of emotion that was hard to ignore. However, the ending left me thinking there were pages missing at the end of the book. The characters, also seemed a little extreme - almost too well defined to be real people, but otherwise this was an enjoyable quick read.

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I'm a big fan of Abbi Glines' Rosemary Beach series. I have been ever since I was first introduced to Rush and Blaire ... years ago. I'm so glad it's continued as long as it has because I've loved each of the characters and couples. Mase and Reese's story was a great addition to this series. 

On the surface, this might look like another rich guy/poor girl pairing, but it was more than that. Reese broke my heart. She had suffered so much growing up – first because of an undiagnosed learning disability that led everyone to believe she was just stupid and then because of her abusive stepfather. Her mom was truly a terrible person. I'm talking ZERO redeeming qualities. When she chose to support her husband over her daughter and kicked Reese out of the house, I was happy. Reese couldn't do any worse on her own than she did with "parents" like those. 

Mase has been around a fair few books now, but I've not gotten much of a read on him. He seemed like a good guy – and who doesn't love a hot cowboy – so I was eager to get his book. I can honestly say that, next to Rush, he's probably my favorite guy in this series. He was just a good guy. While his initial impression of Reese was how hot she was (and how bad of a singer!) I loved that he saw something more in her. After years of being treated like she was good for nothing but where her looks and body would take her, it was time someone took interest in what's underneath. 

I really liked Mase and Reese together. They clicked from the start and were good together. I know Reese was more than a bit hesitant because she didn't understand his motivations and didn't realize how into her he was. The reader knows because we get chapters from both of their POV – and I love that. They had some pretty hot scenes, too... and I really liked that they didn't jump right to the sex. It would've been unrealistic considering Reese's history. Things aren't totally perfect between them, of course. Without getting too spoilery, there's a pretty big miscommunication that causes some serious drama. Regardless, I was always pretty sure they'd find their way back to each other. They just needed some time. 

We get a peek into the lives of some of the other Rosemary Beach characters during this book too. Spoiler alert: Rush is still dreamy and Nan is still a complete and total biatch. Are you shocked? Me either. 

When I'm Gone was a great addition to the Rosemary Beach series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But, fair warning – it ended with one helluva cliffhanger. It wasn't relationship-related, but something else entirely. After reading the blurb for the second part of their story, When You're Back, I'm a little concerned about what will happen for this couple, but I trust Abbi to pull it all back together and give them the HEA they deserve. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

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Love is a journey - Rosemary Beach is the destination… The future is bright for Reese Ellis. She has Mase Colt-Manning, the man of her dreams, and a family she didn't know existed until her long-lost father arrived on her doorstep in Rosemary Beach. Everything is finally falling into place. While Reese is visiting her new family in Chicago, Mase spends time with his "cousin," Aida, who has worshipped him since childhood. Unrelated by blood, Mase and Aida have been raised to think of each other as family. But when Reese returns, she can tell something isn't quite right. Aida clearly resents Reese and excels at manipulative little games. And though Mase is unsuspecting, Reese knows Aida doesn't love him like a cousin should…

When I'm Gone A Rosemary Beach Novel

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