My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing
Synopsis
Felicity Miner is not
normally an anxious person, and she’s been on her own since high school.
But after a shoplifter steals from her bookshop, she calls the cops.
When Officer Leo Russo shows up, Felicity has to tell herself that just
because the romance novel she’s been reading has a hero police officer
doesn’t mean she needs to project her imagination onto the real man.
Yes, Officer Russo is unexpectedly generous, and he helps make
Felicity’s home more secure when her worries won’t settle down. But the
more Felicity is around Officer Russo, the more she imagines a future
between them. Is he merely doing his duty, protecting and serving the
citizens of Pine Valley, or is there potential for something more?
My Review
The cover of this book may seem unassuming, but it is chock full of memorable characters with quirky and likeable mannerisms and personalities! As much as I enjoyed the other books in the Pine Valley series, I do believe this one is my favorite. Bookstores, bikes, hot chocolate, and autumn! What I loved most about Leo and Felicity is how genuine they are. As themselves, and with each other. They accepted one another for who they are- quirks, flaws, and everything. The flirting and banter was cute without being cheesy or cliche, and so fun to read. Leo and Felicity both have things they are struggling with, and come from very different families. I think that helped them give each other a new perspective when supporting and encouraging through the other's issues. I really connected to their emotions and it brought depth to the story and made the romance one full of anticipation and delight. This is one that I plan to read again for sure! Highly recommend!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
Don't miss the other books in the Pine Valley series . . .
(They are all stand alone novels and can be read in any order)
Book One
Synopsis
When Alicia moves back
to Pine Valley to help her mom through a serious addiction, the last
person she wants to see is her teenage crush, Jeff Finch, who destroyed
their friendship in one single disastrous night. But Alicia is
determined to not let anything about Jeff affect her, especially since
she hasn’t seen him in ten years. All she knows is that he’s living a
successful and charmed life, and she is more than happy to keep anything
between them in the past. But when he shows up with a date at the
restaurant where she works, Alicia realizes she’s still not over her
feelings, and Jeff is definitely looking at her in a way he never has
before.
Book Two
Synopsis
Jane Morris makes a
living by cleaning the houses of the wealthy residents of Pine Valley,
and she tries hard not to judge their extravagant lifestyles. But when
one of her clients goes through a devastating breakup with his fiancé,
Jane finds herself in the middle of his emotional mess. She wants to
help him, but Cameron Vance is a man she could easily lose her heart to.
Jane agrees to be his date to the charity event of the year, organized
by Cameron’s mother. But the magical night shows Jane that if she’s a
Cinderella, then Cameron is definitely a candidate for Prince Charming.
Book Three
Synopsis
Clara Benson is not
looking for a relationship, especially not after her losing her teaching
position, followed by a disastrous breakup with her fiancé, and the
sudden death of the grandma who raised her. In fact, Clara picks up and
moves to escape her mess of memories. She hopes that Pine Valley will be
the perfect place to heal from heartache.
When she meets her
boss’s lawyer, Dawson Harris, Clara can’t deny her attraction. But she’s
determined to choose herself, and her healing, over a guy who might be
charming, attractive, and oh, so appealing. Easy, right? But when Dawson
becomes the one person who can straighten out her mess, she realizes
that finding herself doesn’t have to be mean losing Dawson.
Book Four
Synopsis
Gwen Robbins loves her
job waitressing at the Pine Valley resort restaurant, and as a single
woman, she has no trouble turning down any offers of dates from the
restaurant patrons. Even when her boss, Seth Owens, shows interest in
her, she’s not tempted in the least, no matter how strong their
attraction.
But when Seth helps her through a crisis, she begins
to see him in a different light. He’s not the rich and privileged
business owner she first makes him out to be, but a man who’s making
huge sacrifices to follow his own dreams. As Seth encourages Gwen to
mend her own divide with her family, she realizes her heart is slowly
opening toward a better future.
