BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand

Book excerpt: In a different time. In a different place. Soren Lund has found passion and purpose in Costa Rica, spending his days surfing and his nights in the bed of ex-pro-surfer Elena Sol. But when Elena decides to reenter the pro circuit, their new relationship will be put to the test. And when Soren's fledgling resort business beckons him to New Zealand, he decides to take Fate up on its offer and ends up encountering two women from his past who will make him question everything. The final chapter of BECKONED: slow burn, second-chance romance inspired by food, travel, and Jane Austen. Over 300 reviews with a 4.4+ average. The sixth part in a six-part series. HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING "This final chapter of Beckoned is entertaining and smart - I loved travelling with the characters, experiencing the scenery,culture, and culinary delights of each country, but I also enjoyed reading about REAL characters that actually grow and change and inspire me in my own life! And honestly, this series has been so much fun I can't wait to read the books all over again!" -Kim H., 5-star review "A brilliant conclusion, unpredictable which i love, it really pulled me in, had my brain running in different directions. Absolutely gutted it's over but hopefully it's the start of some more epic series to come." -Kendra, 5-star review "Freaking loved it! Seriously couldn't put it down! Bawled my freaking eyes out. Aviva has seriously outdone herself! It was spectacular and the ending was magnificent!" -Kim O., 5-star review "Everything I could have hoped for. A wild roller coaster of emotion ending in a 'Happily EverAfter' that left me weeping and smiling. Although I'm sad that Soren's story is over, I'm so happy for him...and for Elena! It was a surprising and satisfying conclusion to a vivid and unpredictable series. Five stars!" -Linda, 5-star review "The story BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn is an amazing book to read. It is a beautiful story that had me glued to the pages. It is my favorite book in the series. The story had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading. Once I started, I couldn't put it down until I had read the last page." -Laura, 5-star review "It's hard to put into words how I feel right now, I have been waiting for this book and this ending for what feels like years! I have felt so invested in these characters since I started this series and I've loved every second of reading their story unfold. Their story had me feeling all sorts of emotions, from happiness, confusion, hurt, empathy,sadness and finally joy, so much joy! I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone looking for their next romance read, this is a series you won't want to miss!" -Kaitlynn, 5-star review "Adrift in New Zealand is the sixth book in this brilliant series. I cannot believe that this book is it. The conclusion. Although I was looking forward to seeing how it all ended I am also sad to know this is the last time I will read about the characters - until the re-reads anyway. This author has done a wonderful job at creating a lasting series and I cannot recommend more that you give them a go." -Kerry, 4-star review "This book...this series...this author. A must read - every single freaking time. I cannot say enough good things about my love of everything Vaughn writes. Real, raw, emotional, and relatable, this series has taken her readers on quite the emotional journey. This latest installment further solidified my esteem for the author and these characters.One thousand percent recommended!!" -Heather, 5-star review This is a series that will forever linger in my memory. Aviva captured so many emotional moments that had me laughing, crying almost sobbing and then so much happiness. I loved Angela with her fiery spirit and love of life and food and I loved Soren because of how he hungered after her but his possessive and jealous streak had me thinking that things would not work out for them. I felt disappointed at the end of book4 because I had hoped it would end differently and I didn’t know if I wanted to continue on with book 5 but then Aviva brought out that other side of Soren so masterfully and it made me understand and accept book 4. I have been reading for over 50 years and this series along with one other brought every emotion I had to the table. Romance readers will swoon over this series. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Great job, Aviva. -Ophelia, 5-star review FROM THE AUTHOR Dearest Reader, I wrote BECKONED for many reasons, but first and foremost, I wrote it to feature the kind of people I know: diverse, smart, complicated men and women. My heroines are strong and educated, and my heroes are polite and respectful. As an avid reader, I wanted to see characters that looked like me and my friends and reflect the world I want to see. I also wanted to write a beautiful book. I consider BECKONED to be a modern story told in an old-fashion way with lots of metaphors and beautiful phrases, and where the sex is explicit but also elegant. So if you are a Word Nerd like me, then you will love BECKONED! If you choose to embark on this journey with me, you--and your taste buds--will get to visit London, Barcelona, Bath, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Copenhagen. It will be a fun--and delicious--ride! There are even recipes in some of the books as well as soundtracks to give you a multi-sensory experience. BECKONED is a single story in six parts and should be read in order. The intimacy is steamy, but it is slooooooow burn and is distributed throughout the books because of how the couples' relationships change and deepen. Birthing BECKONED has truly been a labor of love, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! BUCKLE UP and enjoy the journey. Wishing you love and romance, ~Aviva