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Western Waves: An Arranged Marriage Romance (The Compass Series) Kindle Edition

by Brittainy Cherry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,180 ratings

I always believed in fairy tales, but he believed in nightmares.

Damian Blackstone didn’t care about my existence. He came into my world for one reason only. He came to find answers about his past.

He moved like the villain in my favorite fairy tales. He wasn’t the one who received the happily ever afters; he was the one who destroyed them.

Which was why I couldn’t understand why the man who raised me set it up in his will for Damian and me to be married. I wasn’t certain I’d be able to live with a man like Damian. We were as opposite as any two people could be. I loved to bathe in the sunlight while he prospered in the shadows.

I didn’t think I’d develop feelings for the one who looked at me as if I were nothing more than a means to an end. Yet in his darkness, sometimes I’d see sparks of light. I’d see gentleness. I’d see his soul.

We became entangled with one another as we fell into mistakes and called them fate. I was his Cinderella, and he was my Beast.

I wasn’t certain that twisted fairy tales ended with happily ever afters.
Still, I was determined to find out.

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Brittainy Cherry has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a bachelor's degree in theatre arts and a minor in creative writing. When not writing her next book, she's probably playing with her adorable pets. A lover of coffee, wine, and dancing poorly, she currently resides with her family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Paul Stefano is a professional audiobook narrator and producer. Prior to voiceover work, he worked for a satellite television company, several websites, and the Baltimore Orioles. An Eagle Scout, he also served as the mascot for his alma mater, Towson University.

Trei "Tree" Taylor is a highly skilled expert professional voice over artist and media contractor. Trei has an extensive background in voice narration, audio production, writing copy, directing and imaging through the use of audio and video concepts. Trei Taylor is a 2 time Amazon Best Selling Audio Narrator, in 2020 for her narration of -Narcissistic Mothers How To Handle A Narcissistic Parent And Recover From CPTSD by Caroline Foster, and in 2019 her narration of -"Dirty Tactics" also made Amazons Best Seller list on Audible.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BCHERRY BOOKS, INC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Brittainy Cherry has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Creative Writing. She loves to take part in writing screenplays, acting, and dancing--poorly of course. Coffee, chai tea, and wine are three things that she thinks every person should partake in! Brittainy lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she's not running a million errands and crafting stories, she's probably playing with her adorable pets.

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Customers find the book captivating from start to finish, describing it as an emotional roller-coaster that made them cry both happy and sad tears. The characters develop amazingly, and the writing is eloquently crafted, with one customer noting the beautiful imagery of the ocean. Customers appreciate the themes of learning to love oneself and the humor throughout the story. The book receives mixed feedback regarding its consistency.

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86 customers mention "Story quality"82 positive4 negative

Customers are captivated by the story from start to finish, with one customer describing it as a beautiful tale of hope.

"...Their love story is anything but ordinary. But this is a beautiful story of hope and accepting love. You’ll never forget Damian and Stella’s journey." Read more

"...snappy banter and a pleasant surprise at the ending makes for a swoony romance that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to my book buddies...." Read more

"...perfect nickname for Damien in ALL accounts. I love the witchy side of the story with Grams, the water element playing a large roll for..." Read more

"...tugged on allllll the heartstrings and definitely hurt, but was oh so worth it...." Read more

44 customers mention "Emotional content"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as an emotional roller-coaster that made them cry both happy and sad tears.

"I’ve always loved contemporary romance with a fairytale feel at this time of year, and if the so-called villain is a beast of a man and the heroine..." Read more

"...written story, showing the growth of individuals, and the trauma that affected their lives...." Read more

"Brittainy Cherry has once again penned a complex, bittersweet, and at times unsettling story chock full of thought provoking words of wisdom and..." Read more

"...Cherry delivers a moving story about love and family that pulls at your heartstrings and created characters worth cheering for...." Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"22 positive3 negative

Customers praise the character development in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating Stella and Damian's dynamic.

"...As always Brittainy gives us beautiful words and loveable male characters. I love that Damien and Stella found their happily ever after...." Read more

"...The main characters are very well developed with flashbacks into their childhoods giving readers much insight into the hardships they endured...." Read more

"...There was a great deal of growth with these main characters, and as their story progressed, these two had to decide what and who to let go off and..." Read more

"...This was a very well written book and the characters developed amazingly. I just wanted my heart to be ripped out more...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as eloquent and beautiful, with one customer noting its snappy banter.

"...Spot on editing and narrative flow, snappy banter and a pleasant surprise at the ending makes for a swoony romance that I wouldn’t..." Read more

"...This was a very well written book and the characters developed amazingly. I just wanted my heart to be ripped out more...." Read more

"...enjoyed the intent of the story, the characters, and definitely, the dialogue." Read more

"...You cannot love someone else if you cannot love yourself. The writing is beautiful and carries throughout to the end. The HEA is more than satisfying." Read more

17 customers mention "Beauty"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, with one customer particularly appreciating the ocean imagery and another noting the chemistry between the characters.

"...I’m always a sucker for a marriage of convenience, and I really enjoyed Damian & Stella...." Read more

"...As always Brittainy gives us beautiful words and loveable male characters. I love that Damien and Stella found their happily ever after...." Read more

"Loved seeing Stella loved properly. These two had a similar past and came together for a healed and loving future...." Read more

"...That is what I felt in these pages. It takes a beautiful soul to create such a beautiful story!" Read more

8 customers mention "Insight"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, particularly its focus on self-love and personal growth, with one customer noting how it awakens fears and doubts.

"...That said, I adored Stella’s inquisitiveness, her generous heart and how she always managed to look on the bright side despite her issues...." Read more

"...Best insightful wisdom for me: “Life isn’t about the beginning and end. It’s about all the good things in-between. That’s why we love...." Read more

"...Family relationships, the family you make, self esteem and self love. There are some emotional moments in the book, and honestly, they're great...." Read more

"...The happy ending is so beautiful and points to Damians authentic heart. Thank you so much to the author for making love so much more in your book." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with several mentioning it made them laugh.

"...Her opening chapter captured my interest with its comedic effect as Stella stakes claim to the last blueberry scone at the bakery that Damian, ahead..." Read more

"...This book right here OMG. Tears. Laughs. The feels. A nod to African spirituality. All of it everything. Great book...." Read more

"...I LOVED WESTERN WAVES! Getting to know Damian on deeper level after being introduced to him in Eastern Lights, was what basically made this book...." Read more

"...Western Waves had me laughing, swooning, crying, and I’m pretty sure some self discovery! I cannot explain how much I loved it...." Read more

9 customers mention "Consistency"3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the consistency of the book, with several finding it complex, while one customer notes it has too many inconsistencies to follow.

"...There were other I inconsistencies. I feel she has written enough books that she should be improving in quality, not going backwards...." Read more

"Brittainy Cherry has once again penned a complex, bittersweet, and at times unsettling story chock full of thought provoking words of wisdom and..." Read more

"...Everything just seemed to lack the unique and singular components that this author usually embodies...." Read more

"...There were just too many inconsistencies to contend with...." Read more

A love that intertwined into two souls to become one
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A love that intertwined into two souls to become one
Western Waves, the third book in the Compass Series, is one I have been anticipating for quite some time. Damian is introduced back in book 2 and you can’t help but love his character, even with his rough edges. His story compelled me even before I opened this book. What surprised me was Stella. She appeared to be the exact opposite to Damian. The reality was, she pushed her emotions aside for the betterment of overs, while Damian was comfortable with his dark past. These two characters intrigued me. They were nothing alike, yet as the book continued, their similarities were more evident. Damian and Stella come together in a very different way. They are forced to be together but at some point that line is crossed and there is no forcing their pull towards one another. It was as if their life had led to their meeting and their future couldn’t continue without their souls being intertwined. I don’t want to give much away regarding Damian and Stella. I think what I loved most was the surprise this story took me on. It was at moments making me laugh, while at others, making me cry. I felt their emotions so deeply. I empathized with their feelings of anxiety and fear. Each of these books from the series can be read as a standalone, but having their stories come together from one book to another, in my opinion, only intensifies the unique nature of each story. I highly recommend you start with book one and move forward from there. 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊/5 🔥/5 Thank you Brittainy Cherry for putting this beautiful story out for us to read. Trigger warning ⚠️ This story does pull from darkness. Suicide, miscarriage and cheating are discussed.
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  • JanfromNJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars An arranged marriage for six months? Damian and Stella’s journey will steal your heart
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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    Damian: For so many years of my life, people sent me away. Now, I never let people close enough to have that opportunity. Besides, I liked being alone. Loneliness was safe. People couldn’t hurt you when you were by yourself.

    Damian was introduced in Eastern Lights (book #2) as Connor’s best friend. We knew he was distant and cold. But we also saw his softer side. Poor Damian. He doesn’t trust anyone. Everyone he’s know has left him. Then there’s the light to his darkness. Stella. She wears her heart on her sleeve. Talks to her departed mother thru the waves of the ocean. Stella is determined to find the softer side of Damian who becomes her husband for six months according to the terms of a will from her adopted father. And Damian’s father he never knew. So it begins… with the nicknames of Cinderstella and The Beast, there appears to be much more at stake besides a truck load of money in this arranged marriage. Why did Damian’s father put these two together? You’ll see as their story unfolds.

    Stella will break your heart. “When did I stop loving myself?” She asks Damian. She’s been treated horribly. Her confidence ruined. Her happy and smiling personality hides so much sadness. Damian will break your heart too. Shoved in and out of foster homes as a kid. Wondering about the father he never knew. The father who raised Stella. As his heart starts to soften for Stella, you just know that these two are meant to heal each other. Their journey is tough. Their love story is anything but ordinary. But this is a beautiful story of hope and accepting love. You’ll never forget Damian and Stella’s journey.
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  • Sharon Thérèse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fairytale Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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    I’ve always loved contemporary romance with a fairytale feel at this time of year, and if the so-called villain is a beast of a man and the heroine has a beautiful heart, better still. Western Waves is the third standalone novel in the Compass Series and although I haven’t read the previous two books, I didn’t feel like I’d missed out on anything. 

    Cherry’s spun her story with a mix of The Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella. However, instead of three wicked stepsisters, Stella Maple has to contend with three evil-minded stepmothers. Here, the author went to town with the character development. It was simply impossible to like them and so easy to fall for her. 

    It was a pleasure peeling back Damien Blackstone’s layers and finding out what made him tick. When he’s given little choice but to live under the same roof as Stella, avoiding her is going to be a feat in itself. Her being on the end of his sharp tongue upset me though. His attitude also caught the attention of the few folks he trusts, so unless they can convince him otherwise, I asked myself what he’d do to make things better. 

    If you love people-pleasers, Stella’s your gal. But for me, this trait can often do more harm than good. It’s not just about carrying out everyone’s wishes or doing what is expected; it’s about learning to love yourself and build self-confidence. I won’t say much more as I don’t want to spoil this read for you, but—a third person’s conduct riled me to the point of wanting to shout out loud! That said, I adored Stella’s inquisitiveness, her generous heart and how she always managed to look on the bright side despite her issues.

    While I’m rather partial to the hero and heroine fighting against their feelings, there has to be a solid reason. Here Cherry cracked it. So, not only do Damien and Stella have to find out the whys and wherefores of the complex situation they’re in but also deal with it together. Will they be on the same wavelength after all is revealed? Only one way to find out. Read their story!     

    Spot on editing and narrative flow, snappy banter and a pleasant surprise at the ending makes for a swoony romance that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to my book buddies. 

             
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  • S Freeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hello Disney
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
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    Gosh, this book still has me in it's grips. It's been a week, and I'm finally able to review it. I have talked this book up to so many of my friends. (That's usual for me after reading a Brittainy Cherry book.) I loved the nicknames, the back and forth. I loved the curvy girl pov, the interracial aspect, the opposites attract ugh! so much to love.
    When I first read about the arranged marriage, I'll be honest I wasn't interested. I of course was going to read it regardless, but that wasn't my bait. As I started reading it, Stella was so chaotic and messy I thought for sure she had some kind of OCD or Autism trait causing her to react the way she did over a scone. I was scared for Damien ha! As the story unfolded, I was so enraptured I didn't do much of anything except finish the book.
    Can we talk about the steamy scenes for a moment? Oooh Lord have mercy! Cherry knows how to write! Golly gee, my sheets about caught fire reading her words! Usually it gets so drawn out I end up skipping paragraphs to get through the scene. I was reading every. Word. Whoo, it was intense! Beast was the perfect nickname for Damien in ALL accounts.
    I love the witchy side of the story with Grams, the water element playing a large roll for everyone. I feel better talking to the waves as well.
    There were some minor inconsistencies that bothered me, but overall didn't take away from the story.
    It's a must read for me.
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  • Emma • thecaffeinatedbookaholic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Damian & Stella
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
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    Broody Damian meets his match! I loved watching the broody grump lighten up and to see all the ways he showed up for Stella!! The way this man takes care of her? Swoon. I’m always a sucker for a marriage of convenience, and I really enjoyed Damian & Stella. Like the rest of this series, this one tugged on allllll the heartstrings and definitely hurt, but was oh so worth it. Damian and Stella both deserve the world, and my heart was so happy to see them get their happily ever after.
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  • Pâm Possani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enemies to friends to lovers e amei!
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 6, 2022
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    Pois é isso que eu estava precisando no momento que li esse livro.
    Damian é um personagem extremamente cativante com toda a sua brabeza e imaginei a Britt como protagonista dessa história depois (de eu mesma beijar o dito cujo todas as vezes, confesso KKKKKKKKKKK) . Além disso, a autora aborda questões importantíssimas, além de uma alusão com dois contos da Disney, tem muito sobre aceitação, amor próprio, tradições, fé, família, abandono... E são assuntos que se entrelaçam e são abordados com muito amor e carinho, e me vi MUITO apaixonada, já quero saber o desfecho em Northern Stars. E tivemos aparecimento de Connor, de Eastern Lights - então te recomendo a ler ele primeiro!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars love love love
    Reviewed in Australia on February 3, 2022
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    I loved this book so so much. It made me cry happy and sad tears. Stella made me laugh with her relatable awkwardness and I admire her heart. Damian, well all I can say is we should all be so lucky to have a Damian in our corner. This book was so beautifully written, a top read for sure.
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  • Elegant Fantasy
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars.
    Reviewed in India on December 9, 2021
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    Brittany Cherry is undoubtedly one of the most talented author's I've ever come across. Every book of hers has it's own emotional story and she makes it seem like a real life fairytale.
    Stella & Damian had the perfect grump-sunshine dynamic. Stella always saw the good in people and tended to ignore their flaws and because of that trait, I'm not gonna lie, I sometimes wanted to get into the book and smack her out of her oblivion but her cute personality and witty sense of humor made me love her a lot! She always brought out the hidden playful and humorous side that Damien had without even trying. This is a marriage of convenience trope so obviously both Stella & Damien knew that their marriage was namesake but their budding friendship and care for each other certainly wasn't fake. Damien preferred to stay alone and allowed only a handful people he loved and trusted to be close to him and it was beautiful to see Stella slowly forming her way inside his little bubble!
    Overall, while there was some amazing banter that never failed to make me laugh, the book dealt with some heavy and emotional topics too which gave me all the feels and some parts made me cry and hurt for both Stella & Damien. The side characters were definitely another level of crazy and entertaining and of course Stella's personality was so fun because she was a naive and loving soul. Grayson was broken and alone from a childhood with a sad past and the part where her met his bestfriend Connor really made me cry but it was a beautiful story!
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  • AW
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect fairytale
    Reviewed in Italy on February 9, 2022
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    🇮🇹Ho amato ogni singola parola. Il personaggio di Damian mi aveva così affascinato che quando ho visto un libro sulla sua storia d’amore, ho fatto i salti di gioia. Il passato di Damian è oscuro, ma non è il solito bad boy, anzi. Ho apprezzato moltissimo gli argomenti trattati di cui, spesso e volentieri, ci si dimentica. Stella è stata una vera e propria rivelazione. Ho amato moltissimo il suo viaggio per amare se stessa.
    Pensavo con Cap e Red di essermi innamorata, ma questi due mi hanno davvero conquistato il cuore. Inoltre il secondo epilogo mi fa sperare tantissimo di rivederli anche solo come comparse.
    Se dovessi trovare per forza un difetto: avrei voluto fosse leggermente più lungo, più lento in alcune parti.

    Forse perché non sono ancora pronta a lasciarli andare.

    🇺🇸I’ve loved every single word. Damian was one of my favorite characters already in the previous book. His story breaks your heart but you know that there is something under his cold behaviour. Stella is so pure, so gentle, so kind, too much for the life she lived before Damian came in. The sweetness, the power of the self journey, the princess and the beast. This book is a masterpiece 🥲
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  • Lowenna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stella and Damian ❤️
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2022
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    Stella and Damian are the sweetest!
    I love the emotional focus of their romance and it was beautiful how learnt to understand each other.
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