From Romania with Love by Brian David Bruns

Release: April 13th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: World Waters
Source: Love Books Tours
Find it at: Amazon, Audible, B&N,Book Depository

He found his one-and-only on land. But now that they’re at sea, will passion stay full steam ahead?

Brian never thought a single conversation could steal his heart and expand his world. But when he meets a Romanian beauty, he finds himself in a hilarious, carefree, romantic escape to her native Transylvania. So, when she must leave to work on a cruise ship, he impulsively dons his sailing cap and follows her aboard.

However, he did not prepare himself for the grueling onboard training of new hires. But, his determination to be with her surpasses his awkward American moments. Hence, with long days and seasick nights, dark secrets surface that threaten to pull their courtship under…

Will Brian need a life jacket to keep his relationship afloat?

From Romania with Love is the first book in the delightful Gone with the Waves romantic comedy series, entirely of true events in the author’s life. If you enjoy travelogue-like settings, witty banter, and reckless hearts, then you’ll adore Brian David Bruns’s continent-spanning adventure.

Buy From Romania with Love to weather the storms of desire today!

About the Author:

Brian David Bruns has adventured in over 60 countries to gather material for his bestselling books and won dozens of literary awards, including the USA REBA Grand Prize. ABC’s 20/20 and CBS Inside Edition have featured him and he was anointed Sir Brian by Prince Michael, Regent of the Principality of Sealand (yes, really).

After several years residing in Dracula’s actual hometown (yes, really), he and his Romanian wife now live in Las Vegas with their two old rescue cats, Julius and Caesar.

Also, he is devoted to veterans organizations, such as Operation Homefront and Wounded Warriors Project, to which he’s donated thousands of his books.

He sometimes writes as B.D. Bruns.

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From Romania with Love Review:

This book was entertaining because it felt like a beautiful travel guide blended with the author’s experiences.

This book also felt so personal because it is based off true events. Hence you feel like you are reliving the experiences with the author. The first half is light and exotic with their travels to Romania and Egypt. But, there are some dark moments like how the Egyptians react to them with America’s war on Iraq. However, the story really picked up when Brian starts working in the cruise ship. He faces various challenges of ship life and experiences different situations and cultures.

Moreover, I liked Brian and Romina’s relationship in the second half. I also enjoyed their discussions and perceptions on movies, animals, gypsies and learning new Romanian terms. Furthermore, it was interesting to see how lavish their lifestyle was in Romania, but we see if they can fight for their relationship in the ship. Brian is wonderful as the lead. On a side note, I liked Brian’s diary entries, and felt it paid homage to the letter entries of “Dracula”. Similarly, I also liked Codi and Mioara as they were adorable.

My only criticism with the story is how there are many supporting characters but you don’t really get to know them. There are so many interesting characters like Deagos, Alexandra, Vaduva, Greta, Eka and Agni. However, they only appear for a few scenes and stay off canvas.

Apart from that, this is an entertaining book. Overall, “From Romania with Love” is a very nice start to the series. I look forward to reading Book 2 of the series.