When they met, love was the last thing they were looking to discover…
Local bar owner Cali Tate has always been trendy, easy-going, and impulsive. She isn't afraid to take chances, but her carefree attitude may have put her restaurant in jeopardy. Her failing business is beginning to take a toll on her, both mentally and financially. When her best friend asks her to do a favor and take some books to the town's reclusive professor Cali welcomes the distraction. To her surprise, the sexy professor is nothing like she had pictured him.
Dr. Carter Stavros wants to be left alone. He's set in his ways and doesn't want to be bothered with the outside world. Wanting to escape the demons of his recent past, he moved to Steeple, taking a sabbatical from his teaching job to write a book. He wasn't prepared for the spunky, persistent bar owner to invade his life. But the more she pushes, the more intrigued he becomes.
Neither one of them expected to find any common ground, much less fall in love. What happens when an OCD professor collides with a risk-taking woman who won't take 'no' for an answer?
Content Warning: contains graphic sex and mature content
Oh my gosh this book was FANTASTIC!!!!!!
I loved everything about it.
It's a relatively short read, and Ella impressed me with the way she made me get emotionally invested in the short story as if it were a long one. I even loved the minor characters in this story! That truly speaks to Ella's talent as an author.
Cali was so fun to read about! She's impulsive and makes no apologies for who she is.
Carter is nearly perfect. While I won't ruin anything for those who haven't read this yet, let's just say: smart +hot+sensitive+alpha=Carter
The plot was gripping and I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Cali's business, Carter's career and all of the characters I was introduced to.
HOT doesn't even begin to describe not only the tension between Cali and Carter, but the love scenes as well. READ THIS NEAR A FAN!!!
The ONLY reason I gave this book a 4 was the proofreading issues throughout.
This is a PERFECT beach-read, and I would read it over and over. I will also be reading more by Ella Jade!
***A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review***
I loved everything about it.
It's a relatively short read, and Ella impressed me with the way she made me get emotionally invested in the short story as if it were a long one. I even loved the minor characters in this story! That truly speaks to Ella's talent as an author.
Cali was so fun to read about! She's impulsive and makes no apologies for who she is.
Carter is nearly perfect. While I won't ruin anything for those who haven't read this yet, let's just say: smart +hot+sensitive+alpha=Carter
The plot was gripping and I couldn't wait to find out what happened to Cali's business, Carter's career and all of the characters I was introduced to.
HOT doesn't even begin to describe not only the tension between Cali and Carter, but the love scenes as well. READ THIS NEAR A FAN!!!
The ONLY reason I gave this book a 4 was the proofreading issues throughout.
This is a PERFECT beach-read, and I would read it over and over. I will also be reading more by Ella Jade!
***A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review***
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Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.
Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking. She hopes you'll get lost in her words.
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my work. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I loved reading your book! (And sign me up to relocate to Steeple!) I can't wait to read more books in this series!
DeleteThanks... I plan to work on A Love Unexpected this summer.
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