While this book was a good addition to the Fate Harbor series, it is not as compelling as the first two books. The characters are well drawn and the sex scenes are hot, but the story just doesn’t flow well. ~ Shadow, Guilty Pleasures
Description:
Josie Decker and Chance Reynolds knew each other years ago when they were in the same foster home, before Josie’s birth mother reclaimed her. Now, Chance and his best friend, Sam Booth an Afghan war veteran are living in Fate Harbor, Washington, when Josie reestablishes ties with her foster parents and opens a bakery in the quaint town. Chance realizes that growing up with her birth mother has left Josie with physical and emotional scars and a deep belief that she is unworthy of love. Fate Harbor is very accepting of triad alliances, and Chance believes that the relationship that will ultimately heal Josie is one that includes both he and Sam. Sam’s recent trauma, fighting for his country, has left him beyond hurt. Chance has despaired of saving the brother of his heart, but finding Josie again has given him hope, and a plan. Can the three of them make the perfect future together?
Review copy provided for an honest review
While this book was a good addition to the Fate Harbor series, it is not as compelling as the first two books.
The characters are well drawn and the sex scenes are hot, but the story just doesn’t flow well.
Josie Decker, Chance Reynolds and Sam Booth were all foster children raised at one time in their lives by Betty and Butch. When Chance finds out Josie, the hero of his childhood, is coming back to Fate Harbor as new owner of the bakery, he is delighted and Betty takes the opportunity to do a little match-making. But Chance’s best friend, Sam, runs into Josie first and establishes a relationship with her. The men agree they are happy to share Josie, but first they must convince her. And that will mean overcoming her poor view of her body, especially with her damaged back that limits her activity. It will also mean overcoming the negative reactions of others to a ménage relationship, including one of her sisters. At the same time, Sam is battling his own demons from his horrible upbringing and PTSD from his deployment in Afghanistan. Can this unlikely trio create a family?
Sometimes as a reader, you wonder why an author makes the choices they do. I never did understand why the author threw in the fact that Josie had was of mixed heritage . It was almost a throwaway fact and did nothing to enhance the story.
But overall, this was an enjoyable read from a talented author.
Thanks Shadow