Review – Real Men Don’t Quit (Real Men #2) by Coleen Kwan

The author had my interest from the first scene and it never wavered, I was captivated by these characters, their situation, and their budding relationship ~ Slick, Guilty Pleasures

Description:
Serial bachelor. Celebrity author. Her perfect forever?

When famous author Luke Maguire decides to write his next novel in the small town of Burronga, Australia, he’s sure he can ignore the fiery redhead next door. Not only has he just been burned from a high-profile breakup, but he’s never been one to set down roots. No, he’ll finish his novel and leave Burronga. And soon.

Tyler Jones just wants to run her business with her best friend, Ally, and take care of her three-year-old daughter, Chloe. She’s never needed help from anyone, especially not a man, and the brooding, rugged writer next door can’t tempt her. Not in the least.

Only Tyler and Luke can’t stay away from each other. So they set rules. No staying overnight, no future plans, no sappy good-byes when Luke inevitably quits town. But the chemistry between them is too strong to contain in a rulebook. Are Luke and Tyler ready to risk their lives of independence for something more?

Review copy provided for an honest review.

Sometimes you read a book and it’s just an unexpected treat and that’s exactly what I got with Coleen Kwan’s Real Men Don’t Quit. The author had my interest from the first scene and it never wavered, I was captivated by these characters, their situation, and their budding relationship.

Luke Maguire is a celebrated author who has moved into his agent’s summer house to get over his mother’s death, his writer’s block and to write the sequel to his bestselling novel. His first morning there he rescues a small child before she falls into his pool and is accused by the child’s mother of being a child abductor. He’s there for peace and quiet and ends up dealing with “Little Miss Moppet and Crazy Sexy Lady” which is the last thing he needs or so he thinks…

Tyler Jones is trying her damndest to be a good mother to her daughter and run the small business she owns with a friend. Unfortunately life hasn’t been easy lately and she’s starting to feel the stress. The last thing she needs or expects is to have her competency questioned by her new nosey next door neighbor. Too bad he’s sexy as sin and awakens the long dormant sexual feelings in her body.

Luke and Tyler get off on the wrong foot immediately but what I found interesting is they both kind of realized soon after that they judged without really thinking. It was a high stress situation and neither of them was at their best. When Luke helps Tyler out of a jam, they both begin to enjoy the time they spend together along with Tyler’s daughter, Chloe. I really liked both of these characters despite their many issues. I found it very interesting that despite trust issues on both sides, they were able to open up to each other and form a friendship. I loved while they both agreed to no sex; they had a hard time keeping their hands and lips to themselves. When they did finally succumb, it was as hot as it was sweet and brought up some scary feelings for them both. In addition both Luke and Tyler are dealing with family issues that seem to bring about insecurities that make them both question what they are doing with each other.

This is one of those romance books that will make you glad you read this genre. Real Men Don’t Quit has it all; flawed but likeable characters, a fully developed plot with lots of twists and turns, and just plain good writing.