Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Good book. Rafe has returned to Royal for the first time since he left at seventeen. The son of a wealthy rancher, he and his father have had a strained relationship. Rafe is a self-made man, wealthy in his own right, and the owner of two high-end hotel properties in Florida. Taking advantage of his return to Royal, he plans a new property there. Thanks to his experiences, Rafe has no plans to become a family man and keeps his relationships short and superficial. As the story opens, he arrives at the Cattleman's Club to make some connections at the current event, then leave as soon as possible. His plans are derailed when he spots a woman in red at the champagne tower and is immediately drawn to her.
Eve is the sister of Arielle, the woman who died shortly after giving birth to a son. She never told Eve who the boy's father was, and when circumstances made it impossible for Eve to take care of him, she came to Royal looking for Micah's father. All she has is a clue from Arielle's diary - he's a member of the TCC. A health crisis for Eve put the baby in the care of Cammie Wentworth, where he has remained during Eve's illness and recovery. Eve is determined to get well enough to take him back until his father can be found. Meanwhile, as the book opens, she's gone to the TCC for a night out.
I loved the first meeting between Rafe and Eve. Even though he's told himself he doesn't have time to get involved with a woman, Rafe can't stay away from her. From teasing her about her gazing at the champagne tower to whisking her out when it collapses, his attraction and fascination are undeniable. Their conversation later led to a passionate night together that neither could forget. Even after Eve takes a job working for Rafe, they can't stay away from each other. I enjoyed seeing Rafe's more light-hearted take on life as he helped Eve learn how to have fun.
The more time they spend together, the closer Rafe and Eve become. Rafe doesn't want to see an end to their affair and slowly realizes that what he feels for her is more than physical. But he has made it clear that he is not interested in a family. Eve has never hidden her plan to regain her health and take back Micah to raise herself if his father isn't found. I ached for both when it came to the point where Eve had to decide - stick to her plans or give in to Rafe. She loves him, but she also loves Micah, and he needs her. Rafe can't see past his fears of failing as a parent to see that he already loves both of them. I loved the conversation with his father that opened his eyes and laughed out loud at his subsequent conversation with his sister. Eve also went through some self-reflection, looking at her fears and motivations. I loved the ending, with the scene in the baby-gear-filled car being honest, open, and romantic.
In the search for Micah's father, the investigative journalist Sierra has uncovered a possible clue in Arielle's diary. It is quite likely that the series's final book will answer the question everyone is asking: Who is Micah's father?
Eve is the sister of Arielle, the woman who died shortly after giving birth to a son. She never told Eve who the boy's father was, and when circumstances made it impossible for Eve to take care of him, she came to Royal looking for Micah's father. All she has is a clue from Arielle's diary - he's a member of the TCC. A health crisis for Eve put the baby in the care of Cammie Wentworth, where he has remained during Eve's illness and recovery. Eve is determined to get well enough to take him back until his father can be found. Meanwhile, as the book opens, she's gone to the TCC for a night out.
I loved the first meeting between Rafe and Eve. Even though he's told himself he doesn't have time to get involved with a woman, Rafe can't stay away from her. From teasing her about her gazing at the champagne tower to whisking her out when it collapses, his attraction and fascination are undeniable. Their conversation later led to a passionate night together that neither could forget. Even after Eve takes a job working for Rafe, they can't stay away from each other. I enjoyed seeing Rafe's more light-hearted take on life as he helped Eve learn how to have fun.
The more time they spend together, the closer Rafe and Eve become. Rafe doesn't want to see an end to their affair and slowly realizes that what he feels for her is more than physical. But he has made it clear that he is not interested in a family. Eve has never hidden her plan to regain her health and take back Micah to raise herself if his father isn't found. I ached for both when it came to the point where Eve had to decide - stick to her plans or give in to Rafe. She loves him, but she also loves Micah, and he needs her. Rafe can't see past his fears of failing as a parent to see that he already loves both of them. I loved the conversation with his father that opened his eyes and laughed out loud at his subsequent conversation with his sister. Eve also went through some self-reflection, looking at her fears and motivations. I loved the ending, with the scene in the baby-gear-filled car being honest, open, and romantic.
In the search for Micah's father, the investigative journalist Sierra has uncovered a possible clue in Arielle's diary. It is quite likely that the series's final book will answer the question everyone is asking: Who is Micah's father?
La-Shauna F. (SHADY) reviewed The Rebel's Return (Texas Cattleman's Club: Fathers and Sons, Bk 5) (Harlequin Desire, No 2857) on + 1266 more book reviews
Boring with a capital B. Never cared for the story.
