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  • A tide too high: A Bad Girl Rockstar Romance

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A tide too high: A Bad Girl Rockstar Romance Kindle Edition

by Carole Brungar (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
London-based Alec Stanford wants what his twin brother has, a home, a wife and children. But just because he’s one of the world’s most successful and respected businessmen doesn’t mean he’s good at personal relationships.

Mac Morgan and her band Polar Blaze, are international sensations. But being at the top doesn’t come easy. Working hard and playing even harder has taken its toll, and she’s advised to make some serious life changes. Determined to regain her health, the private coastal property owned by the Stanford family ticks all the boxes.

When Alec’s beautiful socialite wife files divorce papers, he thinks maybe he’s just not marriage material. But he’s not prepared for the chance meeting with a burnt-out rock star who’s hiding out from the media. And neither is his wife.

Who will Alec choose and who will he lose?


First Coast National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award 2015 Finalist: Best First Novel
 First Coast National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award 2015 Finalist: Best Novel with Romantic Elements 
Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Award 2015 Finalist: Best First Book

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I was born in the seaside town of Foxton, New Zealand. I have a Batchelor of Communication majoring in Communication Management and Journalism, and have worked as a newspaper editor, a photographer, and as a freelance journalist for a variety of newspapers and magazines throughout NZ. In 2015 A tide too high was judged a finalist in the American National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards in two categories, Best First Book and Best Novel with Romantic Elements. I was very proud of it! My next major novel, The Nam Legacy is due to be published in June 2017. My husband Dennis and I are settled in the Horowhenua town of Levin not far from where I was born in Foxton. We live on a large property surrounded by lots of beautiful old trees. At the end of August all the kowhai trees are flowering and the canopy is alive with native tui feeding. By afternoon they are drunk on nectar and you wander the grounds at your own peril! I especially love the history associated with our property. In the early 40's it was part of an Air Force runway. Maybe one day it will feature in a story. Visit my website and sign up to receive my monthly newsletter. Or pop over and like my Facebook page, I would love to hear from you! www.facebook.com/carolebrungarauthor www.carolebrungar.com Twitter: @nznovelist

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Carole is a multi-award-winning author whose novels have attracted international acclaim. A Tide Too High, her debut, was a finalist in the First Coast Romance Writers National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Awards in both Best First Book and Best Fiction with Romantic Elements categories. It was also a finalist in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Award for Best First Book.

 

Her Return to Nam series of novels have been described powerful, gritty, and authentic but also as evocative and disturbing. The Nam Legacy, won The California Dreamin’ Contest for Best Opening Chapter. The Nam Shadow, won gold in the Independent Publisher Book Awards for Excellence in Publishing; gold in the Beverly Hills Book Awards, and was a finalist in the American Fiction Awards. Going Home won silver in the Independent Publisher Book Awards for Excellence in Publishing.

Since writing and visiting Vietnam, Carole has been involved with fundraising to get bicycles into the hands of young Vietnamese street kids and orphans. With the onset of Covid, the focus has temporarily shifted from bicycles to food.

Carole has a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Communication Management and Journalism. When not writing, her hobbies include travelling, photography, gardening, quilting, and reading. However, she has no time for any of them! She lives in the North Island of New Zealand, with her husband and two ageing cats.

She loves meeting readers and hearing what they think of her stories, so feel free to leave her a message or review.

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You can read reviews of her books on Carole's website, Amazon.com or Goodreads.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel's steamy love story, with one review noting its believable emotions and well-developed relationships. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its well-developed characters and wonderful writing style, with several customers noting it's written by a Kiwi author.
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10 customers mention story, 9 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the steamy love story in this book, with one customer noting that the emotions and storyline were completely believable, and another mentioning that the relationships were well developed.
I loved this story. Just as the story was heading in the right direction - wham - a twist that made you go .... NOOOOOO!...Read more
The characters were well developed. There was a good story line. There was the right amount of romance....Read more
...For me this book covered all the bases - a great story of two people which evolved into a steamy love story....Read more
...I enjoyed the main characters, the setting of the story. I look forward to reading more from Carole.Read more
8 customers mention content, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the book, with one describing it as an outstanding first novel and another noting it's a great holiday read.
Really enjoyed this book. Love how it is set in both London and New Zealand....Read more
...Carole has written an outstanding first novel. I shall keep watch for her next book.Read more
This is a great book about two people who have already lived full lives and are both developed characters....Read more
Great to read a book from a kiwi author and be able to associate with the places in it ....Read more
7 customers mention character development, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book.
The characters were well developed. There was a good story line. There was the right amount of romance....Read more
A good escapist read for a cold day/evening. Well written, interesting characters, relationships were well developed....Read more
...Great characters, blended with the right amount of sexiness - baked in New Zealand - what a winning recipe.Read more
...I enjoyed the main characters, the setting of the story. I look forward to reading more from Carole.Read more
6 customers mention writing style, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer noting it was written by a Kiwi author.
...I highly recommend this book--excellent story, wonderful writing.Read more
Written by a kiwi author and set in Northland at a private beach. I purchased this book as an attractive looking read for my summer holidays....Read more
This was a lovely, well written story. It is about finding someone when you don't expect it....Read more
...as hard to put down .Cannot wait for the next book from this very talented author .Congratulations on your first book .Read more

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    took fort
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    I was a little confused on why I had to wait 12 long chapters for the main character to meet.
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  • V. McCullough
    Wonderful writing in this love story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2015
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    This is a great book about two people who have already lived full lives and are both developed characters. The New Zealand coastal setting initially appealed the most, but the characters soon gained the upper hand. I like settings that are unfamiliar to me, however, and that was satisfied in the book. Mac and Alec meet in a way that's quite plausible, and they both have meaningful careers and meet as equals. Mac, a famous singer with her own popular band, is burned out and Alec, a wealthy businessman, is trying to finalize a divorce--it was a marriage that never should have happened. The love story is authentic and engaged me immediately. Although Mac and Alec both have money and privileged lives, family is important to them. Alec's family provides some very good characters that add a great deal to the story. I sympathized with Mac, who has a complicated relationship with her parents, because of a an early family tragedy. All in all Mac and Alec earn their right to be together. I highly recommend this book--excellent story, wonderful writing.
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  • Tess Woods
    Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2015
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    I just finished reading this adrenaline filled book. Carole Brungar has done such a great job bringing the world of a rock star living on the edge to life. I love characters like Mac who are flawed and vulnerable and far from perfect but who have you rooting for them because they are so authentic. Loved the beautiful setting which has made me want to visit stunning sounding New Zealand, loved the fast-paced story telling style, loved the grittiness of the characters and loved the romance most of all - an unlikely couple who frustrated me at times (especially Mac) but who had my heart from the moment they met. Congratulations Carole Brungar, I will be lining up to read more of your stories.
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  • W A Watson
    A good escapist read for a cold day/evening
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
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    A good escapist read for a cold day/evening. Well written, interesting characters, relationships were well developed. I'd describe it as a touching romance with the odd twist. The end was a little predictable but the route to getting there wasn't.
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  • Andrea Brown
    an inspiring journey
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2014
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    What a great first novel Carole. I couldn't put it down. It was an easy read that took me on a journey of laughter sadness and excitement. I loved your use of some typically kiwi terminology! I became totally engrossed eager to find out what would happen next and was not disappointed. For me this book covered all the bases - a great story of two people which evolved into a steamy love story. Great characters, blended with the right amount of sexiness - baked in New Zealand - what a winning recipe.
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  • Kathy Inns
    Great new Kiwi author .
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
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    Great to read a book from a kiwi author and be able to associate with the places in it . Makes the story and the characters more real .Was a two sitting story as hard to put down .Cannot wait for the next book from this very talented author .Congratulations on your first book .
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  • julz
    I loved this story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014
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    I loved this story. Just as the story was heading in the right direction - wham - a twist that made you go .... NOOOOOO! It was a story that you felt you where there, the emotions and storyline were completely believable and I got totally got up in their lives. Then as the universe was just about to align again another twist that actually made me cry and could I feel my heart racing as I as reading through to find out what would happen. Brilliant - there needs to be a sequel as I'm sure there is still a story line there not quite finished.
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  • D.M.E
    A tide too High
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018
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    The thing I loved the most about this story was the setting, New Zealand. My home country. The story started off powerful but around the 50% mark that drama-lama reared it's ugly head. While I don't mind conflict, it went on a little too long, and I found my interest waning, hence only 4 stars.
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  • Mrs M.
    I really enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2014
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    I really enjoyed this book. The story moved along at a good pace and the characters were strong and believable. I enjoyed the details about the New Zealand setting and the interjections of New Zealand dialogue that are a little different from UK speak :-) All around it's a great read. This is Carole's first novel and I hope it won't be her last.
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  • Sue Dowsett
    the scenes are well written and the storyline is a really good one. Well done Carole
    Reviewed in Australia on August 26, 2015
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    Carole writes a vivid story with depth in her characters. the scenes are well written and the storyline is a really good one. Well done Carole. Keep it up.
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  • Guy T.
    An Enjoyable Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2015
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    I took this on holiday with me and found myself reading into the small hours, an easy enjoyable love story.
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