All I Want is You
Toni Blake     

Genre: Contemporary
Heat Level: Hot
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Sometimes you have to create your own destiny . . .

Christy Knight grew up in Destiny, Ohio, but lately she feels that her future lies elsewhere. Her parents are gone and the beautiful jewelry she creates doesn't pay the bills. Maybe it's time for Christy to grow up and find a guy who's smart, sexy, and solvent. Her rugged handyman neighbor fits the first two categories, but he's all wrong for her. If only he didn't have such captivating blue eyes.

Wary of trusting others, Jack DuVall hasn't been entirely honest with Christy. He's not really a handyman. He's not really broke. And sharing the long drive to visit her beloved grandpa isn't just about gallantry—he finds gorgeous, feisty Christy completely irresistible.

When secrets are exposed, Jack and Christy struggle to find their way back to one another, but the quirky seaside town of Coral Cove could prove the perfect place to find a red-hot destiny of their own.  

Review

Christy Knight is struggling to find her way in the world. She has thoughts of moving back to her hometown of Destiny, Ohio but her dreams of jewelry making is so much larger than the small town. Staying in the city is an option but she is unhappy with her job in retail and living in a busted down apartment with her dreamer of a roommate.

When Christy receives a phone call from her Grandfather that he is in financial need, she allows her roommate to devise a plan to a get a rich man to help all of her needs. With little other options, Christy embarks on a dating adventure but nothing goes as plan. Her sexy neighbor is running interference with her emotions and the men are not that great.

Jake vow never to get involved with a woman like Christy again. He can’t help but to be drawn in by her sweet and kind nature. She is nothing like she had first appeared to be. He offers to help take her down to see her grandfather and the tension rises as their trip turns into something more. As his feelings develop, Jake is scared that the secret he has been hiding will push Christy away.

Reading one of Toni Blake’s books is like having a plate of your favorite comfort food. I needed a feel good romance and she delivered. Ah, such a sweet romance. Fans of the Destiny series will love this spin-off book. There are a few sneak peek into the lives of some of our favorite character for Destiny. The same small town, feel good vibe is in this book. There are some new and interesting characters introduced and I can’t wait to read their book. Christy’s grandfather has his own memories of love lost and conquered that parallel with Christy and Jake’s story. His story pulls at the heartstring and I had a sneaky suspicion of how it was going to all play out.

Overall, I would recommend this to the fans of the Destiny series and those who can appreciate feel good romances. I would say that this was exactly the book to remind me of why I started reading romances.

Reviewed by Samantha