A bit of a slow start but once it got going it had some funny bits. It was definitely better than "Daisy's Back in Town" which was the first book. That one was horrible.
Although this one was nothing remarkable, it was a nice book to pass the time.
Although this one was nothing remarkable, it was a nice book to pass the time.
Its a fun, fast read set in small-town Texas. Lovett is one of those towns full of Thou Shalts, Thou Shall Nots, and Everybody Knows Thats and Sadie left it years ago in a cloud of dust, with a final wave and no regrets. Now shes coming back, briefly, making a command appearance as a bridesmaid for a cousin she doesnt even know. Its just a temporary blip in her life, not like she was planning to stay. But still, being back in the town which expected a princess and got her instead, dressed in a bubble gum pink bridesmaid dress that might have appealed to a teenager, and trying to deal with a father who had always talked more to his horses than to her? Not so easy, especially since she was the ultimate failure in Lovetts eyes; a thirty-three year old husbandless, childless woman with no date for the wedding. Is it any wonder she has issues?
Enter Vince, a retired Navy SEAL with his own set of issues. Like the resentment of having to retire due to hearing loss acquired during the engagement which killed his best friend. Like refusal to admit his PTSD issues. Like aimlessness about what to do now. Like refusal to commit to anyone and anything
They meet over his dead truck on the highway as shes heading into town. She gives him a ride, as he slides out he says If theres anything I can do for you She asks him to be her date, he turns her down and they go their separate ways. Yeah, like thats going to happen. Seems hes in town to visit his aunt who wants to sell him her business. And that blip in Sadies life? Sidelined when her father gets smashed up by a horse and she puts her life on hold to oversee his care and be there if he needs her.
Over time Vince and Sadie develop from casual meetings to friendship and their chemistry was hot from the start. There are the usual romantic pitfalls, clever dialog and hurt feelings as they move from strangers, to uncommitted bed buddies, to a Relationship [yeah, that's with a capital R] and finally the dreaded C word, Commitment
Its a entertaining read. It does a good job of being a stand-alone read even though it is part of the Lovett series so order is not important. There are a couple of hanky moments but they dont overshadow the happily-ever-after.
Lovett, Texas series
#1 Daisys Back In Town
#2 Crazy On You (only released in ebook form)
#3 Rescue Me
Enter Vince, a retired Navy SEAL with his own set of issues. Like the resentment of having to retire due to hearing loss acquired during the engagement which killed his best friend. Like refusal to admit his PTSD issues. Like aimlessness about what to do now. Like refusal to commit to anyone and anything
They meet over his dead truck on the highway as shes heading into town. She gives him a ride, as he slides out he says If theres anything I can do for you She asks him to be her date, he turns her down and they go their separate ways. Yeah, like thats going to happen. Seems hes in town to visit his aunt who wants to sell him her business. And that blip in Sadies life? Sidelined when her father gets smashed up by a horse and she puts her life on hold to oversee his care and be there if he needs her.
Over time Vince and Sadie develop from casual meetings to friendship and their chemistry was hot from the start. There are the usual romantic pitfalls, clever dialog and hurt feelings as they move from strangers, to uncommitted bed buddies, to a Relationship [yeah, that's with a capital R] and finally the dreaded C word, Commitment
Its a entertaining read. It does a good job of being a stand-alone read even though it is part of the Lovett series so order is not important. There are a couple of hanky moments but they dont overshadow the happily-ever-after.
Lovett, Texas series
#1 Daisys Back In Town
#2 Crazy On You (only released in ebook form)
#3 Rescue Me
Sadie Hollowell left Lovett, Texas at the age of 18 and has only been back for the occasional holiday gathering with her father who she has never gotten along with very well. A young cousins wedding is what has Sadie coming back to Lovett this time around. Forced by familial obligations to stand up in a wedding she plans on driving in and driving right back out ASAP. When Sadie helps Vince (Autumns brother from Any Man of Mine) with a ride into town after his truck breaks down, she discovers paybacks are sometimes sexy and her stay in Lovett is suddenly looking up.
Both Sadie and Vince have their issues, but their chemistry with each other is never in question. They have an easy friendship, a hot sex life and a relationship that is fun to read without all the games and drama that usually bogs down the road to happily ever after. Sure their road to HEA isnt all paved with sunshine and roses, but the bumps they do encounter are more normal and true to life.
The book ends with a hint at the next story and heroine and I am ever eager to get my hands on that book!
Rachel Gibson has been on my automatic buy list since I discovered her writing many years ago. This book only further cements her place on that list. I laughed, I cried and I flew through this book in one afternoon. I simply couldnt put it down, nor did I want it to end. This is one of those books I will probably read and reread over and over.
Cherise Everhard, May 2012
Both Sadie and Vince have their issues, but their chemistry with each other is never in question. They have an easy friendship, a hot sex life and a relationship that is fun to read without all the games and drama that usually bogs down the road to happily ever after. Sure their road to HEA isnt all paved with sunshine and roses, but the bumps they do encounter are more normal and true to life.
The book ends with a hint at the next story and heroine and I am ever eager to get my hands on that book!
Rachel Gibson has been on my automatic buy list since I discovered her writing many years ago. This book only further cements her place on that list. I laughed, I cried and I flew through this book in one afternoon. I simply couldnt put it down, nor did I want it to end. This is one of those books I will probably read and reread over and over.
Cherise Everhard, May 2012
