ASIN: B00F9F0TG6
ISBN-13: 978-0698138049
Publisher: Penguin Group
Line: Berkley
Release Date: Mar 25, 2014
Pages: 298
Digital Retail: 7.99
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Genre: Contemporary
Heat Level: Hot/Scorching
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Flames and the hot new Play-by-Play novel, Melting the Ice, comes an all-new novel of small-town romance, second chances, and hope…
When a movie crew asks to film on his cattle ranch, Logan McCormack doesn’t expect Desiree Jenkins, the young, sought-after star, to be so open, so down-to-earth, or so intimately interested in him. But the last thing a loner like Logan needs is a distraction like Des, who wouldn’t understand what it’s like to live peacefully off the land.
But it’s Logan who doesn’t understand. What Des wants is an escape from paparazzi and gossip columns, and she’s found it at Logan’s ranch. Now it’s up to her to prove that she’s like any other girl looking to be accepted for who she is. And she’s hoping that it’s by this real-life cowboy who has everything it takes—and more—to give her the kind of happily ever after that can’t be found in the movies.
“Jaci Burton’s books are always sexy, romantic, and charming! A hot hero, a lovable heroine, and an adorable dog—prepare to fall in love with Jaci Burton’s amazing new small-town romance series.”—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author
Review
He doesn’t want to want her, but she’s not taking ‘no’ for an answer…
Ooh, this book is a wonder of slow simmering sexual tension and lots of big issues.
We have the older man and younger woman trope, which worked so well. We’ve got a Hollywood actress and the Rancher. Lots of baggage since the actress is used to being on the road and the rancher has already lost his mother because she couldn’t cope with the farm life.
I loved how Des is the strong, sure heroine. She’s not afraid of who she is or what she wants. In part she’s afraid of being rejected because she’s an actress. Her straightforward manner is enough to turn our hero, Logan, on his rear. He finds every excuse for why they shouldn’t be doing anything when all the while he wants a lot more of what she’s wanting to give.
These two scorch the pages between their banter to the sensual fire about to set flames to the dry, hot Oklahoma grass. Plus, Logan’s the insecure hero, which is something I don’t get to read too often.
Des, on the other hand, was the wrong kind of woman because he didn’t know a damn thing about her, or what she wanted.“If I’m trouble, what are you doing here with me?” she finally asked.
“Damned if I know. Showing you the lake, I guess.”
“Come on, Logan. I think you know what you want. And what I want.”
“Why?” he asked.
“Why what?”
“Why do you want this?”
She cocked her head to the side. “Do you really want me to spell it out for you?”
“Maybe.”
I couldn’t put the book down nor read fast enough. Burton once again demonstrates she can write books that focus purely on the motivations and conflict between two people from completely different backgrounds. Most of the issues Des and Logan face comes from internal struggles. I’m not usually a fan of those kinds of stories, but I found myself drawn in. It’s difficult for me to put a finger on what exactly made this work—in the end I can say its amazing characters.
Overall, this is definitely a small town series I would recommend whole heartedly. Each book stands on its own with no problem, but when read together it’s perfection. Now, if I can just hold on for the next story.
Reviewed by Landra