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Today I'm part of the Blog Tour for Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti. I've read and loved Rebecca Zanetti's writing so I was excited to get my hands on this! For this tour stop I have my review as well as an awesome and generous Giveaway of $25 Amazon Giftcard so be sure and scroll down to the bottom of the post to enter for a chance to win!
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Rising Assets (Maverick Montana #3) by Rebecca Zanetti
Publication Date: March 31st 2014 by Entangled Brazen
About the book:
Friends with benefits was never the plan…
Melanie Jacobs is in trouble. With three jobs—including running her ranch—and dwindling funds, she’s exhausted. Not to mention desperately trying to hide a secret. Unfortunately, her best friend Colton Freeze knows all too well that’s something is going on, and he won’t give up until he knows exactly what he needs to fix.
Then Colton learns the truth—that Melanie’s future happiness rests in the fickle hands of fate, and her chances for having a family are shrinking with every passing day. Her only comfort is Colton, but when a heated argument between them turns into an even hotter kiss, the boundaries of their friendship are erased, leaving only a scorching-hot hunger formore.
Every kiss—every touch—is a stolen pleasure. But will their new friends-with-sexy-benefits arrangement bring them closer together, or destroy everything they once shared?
My Thoughts:
I picked up Rising Assets
immediately after a really depressing and frustrating read, thinking that I
needed something hot, fun, and passionate with very little drama to
get me back into a decent mood. Rising
Assets was that and much more being one of my favorite types of romance:
friends-to-lovers! Add in sexy, bossy cowboys, and loving family and I was back
in book bliss!
Melanie, Colton, and Hawk have been best friends while
growing up in the small town of Mineral Lake, Montana. Melanie has always felt an attraction for
Colton but never wanted to take it to the next level because she’s witnessed many
women come and go in Colton's life and didn’t want to ruin their relationship for a short time
of passion. When Colton comes back from college and finds out Melanie is having
some financial difficulty, he steps in to help and won’t take no for an
answer. Colton is more possessive since
returning and in a heated argument, anger turns to lust and they cross boundaries.
This couldn’t happen at a worse time because Melanie is not looking to fool around,
especially when her biological clock demands immediate attention.
Colton is shocked to find out Melanie is in trouble and didn’t
share it with him. She’s working three jobs killing herself, and Colton is not
about to just sit by and watch. Not when he has the ability to step in and
help. More shocking though is the intense feelings he’s having for Mel, sure he’s
always found her hot, but now he can’t fight his possessive and protective
feelings he has for her, especially when he finds out what’s really at the
bottom of all Mel’s problems.
Everyone but Mel and Colt realize they’re meant-to-be, and
it’s just a matter of time before they clue in.
The minute Colt returns you can feel the sexual tension pulsing between
these two! Like I said in the outset I
wanted a romance with little angst, and that’s what I got. I had fun with the push and pull,
and the payoffs were flipping hot! His
bossy and controlling ways transferred to the bedroom which made for some fiery
scenes!
“I like to be in
control in the bedroom, and you like giving it up.” She gasped and jerked away.
“I do not.” Oh yeah. Cat and mouse.
One of his favorite games—and one he’d bet Melanie had never played. He leaned in until his mouth rested against
her ear. “Sure you do. I bet you’re wet right now.”
Whoa!
I loved the small town and big family dynamic! Colt’s
family, especially his mom was just lovely to Mel. This romance was rich in a supportive cast, and I just love
it when there’s a solid family/friend structure.
This is the third story in the Maverick Montana series, but
you don’t need to read the first books to enjoy this. You do get glimpses of the previous couples,
so this would be a treat for any who’ve read the earlier books. This is the second book I’ve read by
Rebecca Zanetti and it won’t be the last.
4 Suns
The Maverick Montana Series
(click on cover for Goodreads link):
Author Bio: USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.
Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day--or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.
As part of this tour we have a generous Giveaway of a $25 Amazon Giftcard! Simply fill out the rafflecopter for a chance to win.
I really enjoyed reading Rising Assets!
ReplyDeleteYay! It was a delicious romance! :)
DeleteFor some reason I thought this was romantic suspense. I'm defintely more interested now. I always love a hood friends-to-lovers story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, Rachel!