SWEET SOUTHERN SORROW
Author: Tessa Teevan
Series: Sweet Southern, Book #1
Genre: Contemporary Romance
~ SYNOPSIS ~
One summer forever changed the lives of Sawyer Callahan and Cheyenne Hamilton. Two very lonely people found solace in one another and in the end, fell in love. Unfortunately their plans for the fall took them in entirely different directions. Despite their best efforts, family issues and life’s circumstances got in the way, breaking both of their hearts in the process.
Almost six years later they find themselves face-to-face, and old feelings resurface. When the past collides with the present, will they be able resist the temptation, or will they finally realize that they’re where they’re meant to be?
A 65k word novel of broken pasts, first loves, and ultimate sacrifice. Originally published in the Southern Seduction Anthology. The new edition includes 15k words in bonus scenes.
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Review By Heather
Tessa Teevan is a go to author of mine so I
could not wait to get my grubby little hands on this book and I was not
disappointed. Though this book is different than other book she has written,
Sweet Southern Sorrow has all of the elements I love about Tessa’s writing.
Sweet Southern Sorrow is a beautiful story
about a second chance at first love. Sawyer and Cheyenne meet the summer before
Cheyenne heads to her first year at Berkley and Sawyer returns to Auburn. It’s
a summer of first and the classic story of summer love but there is a twist. As
the end of the summer approaches, neither one of them ready to part ways,
Cheyenne leaves for Berkeley when a big secret is revealed. She felt that she
was doing what was best for them both at the time and both of them have many
regrets as time goes by. Fast forward
years later when they cross paths again, they both realize that maybe
them parting ways would be the thing that brought them back together.
This story is exactly what I LOVE about a
great romance novel. Loveable characters who are developed beautifully. An
interesting but not overly filled plot line and a story that gives me a lot of
different feels. There were times where I was laughing, crying and just totally
swooning. Cheyenne is a very likeable character- a strong female who can admit
her faults. Sawyer was the perfect blend of sweet and sexy.
When you are 18% into a book and you are
both frustrated at and rooting for the characters at the same time, you know
you are reading a gem. And that is exactly what Sweet Southern Sorrow is- a
beautiful story that stays with you long after you read it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it left me
that feeling that just makes you want to sigh- in a great way!
I give this story 5 feel good stars!
OMG I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! 5 stars
completely and without a doubt!! I had no idea how freak’n adorable and just
plain romantic this book could be!! This was my first Teevan read and I am
sooooo hooked!! This book was an easy read and captured my heart at the first
“Callahan”!!! The characters, plot and over all story lines were clear and
defined and really had me struggling to put the book down.
I thought the character choice was GOLD!!!
I loved Sawyer and Cheyenne so much. They had that sweet southern boy meets
girl romance that you want to believe happens everywhere!! The city boy meets
the country girl and friendship starts and then love and I mean I was soooo
smitten reading them. “You, Sawyer Callahan. More than all the stars in the
sky, more than all the whiskey in the lemonade, more than the peaceful sounds
of nothing but nature, I’m going to miss you city boy”….SWOON….I was so in love
with the innocent nature of these two. From the beginning of their first
meeting I was cheering for them.
The setting was amazing!!! I can’t say
enough…Georgia country??? BEAUTIFUL and so full of warmth and hospitality. I
can’t imagine that love wouldn’t flourish there. Tessa clearly brought the
scenery alive with her description and mental imagery. I really felt like I was
a voyeur at some points during the exchanges Sawyer and Cheyenne had as their
relationship grew.
This was a fantastic read and a total 100%
recommend to everyone. I am so happy I read this and that I can now call myself
a Teevan fan for life!
5 Stars
Review By Cristina
This is the first book I read from this author and it was such a cute read about falling and being in love with someone you least expected can be possible regardless of the twisted and surprising situations. This is the story of Cheyenne Hamilton and Sawyer Callahan. A 3.5 stars read that will have you rooting for the characters in hopes that fate will play accordingly in their personal lives and together as one.
3.5 Stars
~ TEASERS ~
~ EXCERPT ~
Thoughts of my dad, school, and my future start to roll through my head. He expects me to take over for him at his company one day, and I guess, until now, I took it for granted. I knew I had a job as soon as I graduated college, so I didn’t give a shit when it came to my courses. Dad, unfortunately, suddenly decided to find his father gene and told me he wasn’t giving me a job just because I was his son. Apparently I have to earn it now. I don’t know when he changed his mind, deciding to actually parent for once since my mom died, but apparently having a son with a 2.0 college average was enough to make him care.
I try to push the thoughts from my mind and count the number of days I have left in this town. Too damn many, I tell myself. Drinking a little more of the lemonade, I realize I’m getting a little bit too warm. The water looks cool and inviting, and since no one’s here, I decide I might as well take a dip. Stripping down to my boxers, I look around and then laugh at myself. It’s at least ten p.m. and I’m alone. There’s no one here to see me naked, so instead of getting my boxers wet, I slide them off, putting my clothes in a pile by the tree. Entering the water, I’m instantly chilled, but it feels good on my skin. I’m not exactly used to lake water, and I’m a little freaked out about what’s lying beneath, but I man the fuck up and enjoy it. Lost in a back float, I stare up at the moon, wondering what the hell I’m doing here, feeling more alone than ever. Out of nowhere, I hear a small splash, causing me to jerk out of position.
I look around and can’t see anything until my eyes adjust. Lowering myself into the water, I only allow the top of my head, from the nose up, to be visible. All of a sudden, I see her. I can barely make out her figure, but I know it’s Cheyenne. She’s standing on the edge of the lake throwing stones in, and at first I think she’s trying to skip them. After watching her, I realize she looks angry and she’s taking her anger out on the water. I’m trying my hardest not to move so she doesn’t see me, but then something slimy slithers across my foot, and I can’t help the pussy-like yelp that comes out of my mouth. I see her stiffen and then look out into the water, eyes scanning the lake, trying to figure out where the sound came from.
I think I’m in the clear until I hear her. “I can see you out there, ya know. The moon is nature’s nightlight, city boy,” she says, a teasing tone in her voice.
Moving closer to shore, I stop when water is at hip level. I study her, and she looks like she’s been crying.
"What’s wrong?” I ask, unable to help myself.
“What makes you think something’s wrong?” she retorts, crossing her arms.
I instantly notice the way her breasts push up, and I can see the hard nipples through her tight t-shirt. My cock stirs to life, and it’s in that moment that I remember I’m completely naked in the water. Fuck.
“Well, for the second time today, I caught you crying. Either you’re just really emotional or you’re having a pretty damn bad day.”
“It’s my birthday,” she says, catching me off guard.
“It’s your birthday and you’ve found yourself at an old man’s lake in the middle of nowhere twice?” I ask, wondering why in the hell she’s not with family, friends, or even a boyfriend.
She shrugs and sits down in the sand. Dammit, she’s apparently not going anywhere soon. I might as well become a prune as I wait it out in the water, not wanting to freak her out by walking out naked.
“No one to celebrate with,” she says simply, looking off in the distance, and if I weren’t naked right now, I’d be joining her on the shore, trying to salvage whatever’s left of her day. I’m not sure why I care, but I guess it’s probably because I understand loneliness more than most people.
“Then you came to the right place. I’m no expert at backwoods birthdays, but I am pretty damn good company,” I tell her, and a light bulbs turns on in my brain. Gesturing towards the tree, I point at the thermos. “First things first. Go and get some of Wyatt’s lemonade. You’ve got to have whiskey on your birthday.”
As she starts to move towards the tree, I quickly swim to the shore, hoping to get out when her back’s turned. All is clear, and I don’t hesitate to cup my dick as I get out of the water. Before I can get to the tree line, she turns around and stops when she spots me, her eyes wide. Holding up my hands, I back away slowly, not realizing I’ve just exposed myself. It isn’t until I see her looking down that I notice I’m on full display for her.
“Umm, pretty girl, eyes up here. It’s not like you’ve never seen a dick before,” I joke, trying to keep it light.
“I…well, I mean, I haven’t,” she says, her eyes not meeting mine. “At least not in person.”
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~ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~
Tessa Teevan
I'm a twenty something book junkie who is also obsessed with sports. Bengals, Buckeyes, Reds are my teams! I work for the government during the day, hang out with Air National Guard on the weekends, and have been married to my own book boyfriend for over seven years. We currently live right outside of Dayton, OH with our two cats.
If I’m not writing or looking through tons of photos of hot men, all in the name of research, then you can probably find me curled up with my Kindle, ignoring the rest of the world. I love my sports almost as much as I love my books. My other obsessions include red wine, hot men, country music, and all things Grace Potter.
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