I Love You More

By: Josie Riviera

Narrated by: Liz Baechel

Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

A billionaire and a single mother have more in common than they know.

He's a billionaire businessman. Luciano Donati, entrepreneur and eligible bachelor, lost his first wife to cancer. So though he lives in romantic Charleston, SC, he has every intention of ignoring the upcoming holiday for lovers, at least until he sets eyes again on his younger sister's best friend. He remembers Anastasia as a teenager who idolized him, not this lovely, fragile woman with heartbreak in her eyes. Heartbreak that he finds himself wanting to cure. Her smile warms his soul, her touch ignites his desire, and her little girl Soo-Min melts his frozen heart. Adopted internationally himself at a young age, Luciano understands all too well the strong need to belong somewhere.

She's a single mom. Anastasia Markow, cancer survivor and divorced mother, didn't come to Charleston, SC for romance. She's here to make sure she has custody of her adopted daughter, Soo-Min. But when she encounters the first man she ever loved, here in the city of horse-drawn carriages and candlelight, her battered heart can't help but bloom again. And when Luciano and Soo-Min take to each other, resisting his charm becomes even harder. Handsome, self-assured, every inch the successful billionaire, Luciano is out of Anastasia's reach. But when a hurricane strands them together and they must trust each other to survive; things heat up despite the rain. Can Valentine's Day bring this unlikely pair together, this time for good?

©2016 Josie Riviera (P)2017 Josie Riviera

Sweet Reunion

I Love you More
Josie Riviera

This is a sweet clean contemporary romance novella. A single mother and a billionaire business meet up after sixteen years. Both have been in relationships, that have since ended. His younger sister is her best friend. When they meet up, the old attraction is still there. A lot of things try to keep them apart. Will these things succeed? A lot of questions need to be answered.


The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed by Liz Baechel.



I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A sweet, short story about love and loss.

A sweet, short story about love and loss. Anastasia has loved Luciano since she was a teenager. She was too young for him then, but now that they have reconnected, she isn't too young. He was married, but his wife died and he hasn't been interested in having any kind of relationship since. Anastasia had a cancer scare, but has recovered. Neither of them are looking for a relationship, but they just can't seem to stay away from each other. He lives in South Carolina and she lives in Vermont. Long distance relationships do not seem to work very well. Will they be able to make it?

Sweet romance

I Love You More is a well written sweet and clean romance. The characters are vivid and the couple with the romance interest have a lot of chemistry. The story is fast paced and the storyline definitely keeps you reading (listening). The performer does a wonderful narration and the little girls voice is adorable.

Terrific in every way.

I really enjoyed this. Josie's writing is wonderful. Liz Baechel does a terrific job narrating the story.

excellent book

loved it, had my attention from the very start to the end. a must read..

A second-chance romance in the midst of disaster

Luciano and Anastasia were sweet on each other when they were younger. But with four years difference in age, it wasn't appropriate to pursue anything then, what with Luciano in college and Anastasia still in high school. So, both went their separate ways, started their own lives, and married other people.

Now, years later, their paths cross again, just as a hurricane is about to hit Charleston. Yet amidst the turmoil of their own lives and the hurricane forces around them, they still manage to reconnect.

I enjoyed the storyline and each character's own unique struggles. I also appreciate stories that shed light on issues and topics many people don't think much about; in this case, international adoption and how that affects the children and families involved.

*** Here's a bit of a spoiler, so you may want to stop reading this review here. ***
I will say, though, that I felt that Anastasia cared more about Luciano than he did her. His search for his birth-family took a long time, yes. But they weren't going anywhere. To blow off Anastasia's need for him to be there when she got her biopsy results did not sit well with me at all. And she was too understanding when he did finally show up. Roses and candy (in other words, THINGS) are no substitute for being there when someone needs you most. Having lost his first wife to cancer, you'd think he'd be all the more aware of that.

Overall, though, the story was a good one and I enjoyed it very much. The narrator has a very lyrical voice and was soothing to listen to.

Endearing story

I loved this sweet story about old time friends who finally find each other. The author deals with a lot as there is International adoption, divorce, cancer, search for birth family, putting others needs in front of your own and she does it all very well.

The narrator did a great job with voices and accents. Such a cute child's voice.

I received a free copy of this audiobook and have voluntarily left this review.

Another sweet nibble

WHAT IT'S ABOUT
He's a billionaire businessman. Luciano Donati, entrepreneur and eligible bachelor, lost his first wife to cancer. So though he lives in romantic Charleston, SC, he has every intention of ignoring the upcoming holiday for lovers, at least until he sets eyes again on his younger sister's best friend. He remembers Anastasia as a teenager who idolized him, not this lovely, fragile woman with heartbreak in her eyes. Heartbreak that he finds himself wanting to cure. Her smile warms his soul, her touch ignites his desire, and her little girl Soo-Min melts his frozen heart. Adopted internationally himself at a young age, Luciano understands all too well the strong need to belong somewhere.

She's a single mom. Anastasia Markow, cancer survivor and divorced mother, didn't come to Charleston, SC for romance. She's here to make sure she has custody of her adopted daughter, Soo-Min. But when she encounters the first man she ever loved, here in the city of horse-drawn carriages and candlelight, her battered heart can't help but bloom again. And when Luciano and Soo-Min take to each other, resisting his charm becomes even harder. Handsome, self-assured, every inch the successful billionaire, Luciano is out of Anastasia's reach. But when a hurricane strands them together and they must trust each other to survive; things heat up despite the rain. Can Valentine's Day bring this unlikely pair together, this time for good?

MY TAKE
This was another short but sweet romance. It's also a second chance love story. Luciano and Anastasia had known each other in school. He's a widower and she's divorced. here's some action with a storm in the beginning and other cozy interactions. They reconnected really quickly, but they both have some learning to do and hurdles to overcome before they can be together. TThe little girl is adorable.

Liz Baechel, the narrator, did a nice job.

sweet heartfelt short story

A amazing sweet heartfelt short romance. This engaging storyline is full of action, surprises, romance, drama, heartache, aftermath of cancer, custody, and more. Its beautifully narrated really bringing you into the story. The characters are interesting, well developed, and full of chemistry as they struggle, through their hardships and struggles they have both faced and finding a HEA.

I'M LOVING THIS EVEN MORE !!!!!

IS THERE EVER TRUE LOVE WITHOUT DRAMA A HOPE FOR BELOVED FUTURE WITHOUT TRIAL OR TRAGEDY? LISTEN AND FIND OUT I PROMISE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. EXTREMELY WELL-WRITTEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW. NARRATOR WAS GREAT EASY-TO-FOLLOW. ACCEPTABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.