Publication Date: April 26th by Berkley
About the book:
The latest Green Mountain Romance from the The New York Times bestselling author of It’s Only Love.
Charlotte “Charley” Abbott has gone out with every guy under thirty-five in Butler, Vermont—except for one. Tyler Westcott’s attempts to date her may be determined, and frequent, but Charley can’t stand how he acts like he knows her better than she knows herself. So when Tyler turns up at the running club Charley joined to train for a marathon, she’s almost ready to quit before she even gets started.
Tyler knows that behind Charley’s prickly personality and dismissive attitude is a sweet woman he wants in his life. And when Charley suffers an injury while training, Tyler is ready to prove that the perfect man for her has been right there all along...
My
Thoughts:
Charley has always been the prickly girl of the Abbott
family and I was wondering who’d be willing to take her on. I like a girl with
spunk, someone who speaks her mind, boldly saying what everyone else is
thinking but doesn’t have the guts to come out and say it. Charley is that girl. As far as romance goes, Charley is jaded by
an old college betrayal, something she never got over so she’s not inclined to
open her heart up to another man, especially not Tyler who’s asked her out
about a million times. Tyler is determined and serious, and not much about her
escapes his notice. Charley wants nothing to do with him until a running
accident incapacitates her, and Tyler steps up and in to help in any way he
can. It’s impossible for Charley to ignore
all the awesomeness that is Tyler.
Ever since Tyler laid eyes on Charley he’s been gone for
her. He loves her spunk and feistiness:
“I’m crazy about you in all your prickly, difficult, sexy,
funny, challenging, gorgeous perfection.”—You’re my dream girl, Charley,” he
whispered.
The accident just about scares the death out of him, but it
also gives Tyler and opportunity to show Charley just how good they could be
together.
While Charley’s attitude could be a little annoying at times
I could understand where she was coming from.
When you’re burned badly by love it’s hard to take a chance again. Fortunately, Tyler was determined and
patient. I can’t tell you how much I loved him!
He was an absolute dream: sexy, smart-guy-hot, passionate, accomplished,
and all about Charley! I would’ve
scooped him up in a heartbeat! And boy was their romance HOT! Ms. Force writes some smoking hot scenes!
I was a little worried that there would be major drama on Charley’s part, shutting Tyler out for some stupid reason or another, but I was happy she would take a step back and think every time she had cold feet. I will say I hope Charley (Highlight to view spoiler) changes her mind about having children. I know having kids is not for everyone, but I can’t help but wonder if Charley never wanted kids because she never loved anyone enough to desire the experience. Also, I feel like Tyler is giving up a little bit of his dreams by agreeing to no kids to be with Charley. He built that big beautiful house complete with lots of bedrooms in the hope he’d fill it with his own kids someday. I wonder if the decision to forgo kids will hurt Tyler later on in life. I can’t help but feel he’s being shortchanged here. (End of spoiler)
I was a little worried that there would be major drama on Charley’s part, shutting Tyler out for some stupid reason or another, but I was happy she would take a step back and think every time she had cold feet. I will say I hope Charley (Highlight to view spoiler) changes her mind about having children. I know having kids is not for everyone, but I can’t help but wonder if Charley never wanted kids because she never loved anyone enough to desire the experience. Also, I feel like Tyler is giving up a little bit of his dreams by agreeing to no kids to be with Charley. He built that big beautiful house complete with lots of bedrooms in the hope he’d fill it with his own kids someday. I wonder if the decision to forgo kids will hurt Tyler later on in life. I can’t help but feel he’s being shortchanged here. (End of spoiler)
The Green Mountain
series is one of my absolute favorite small town romance series out there! I adore coming back to Butler, Vermont to
catch up with the big, loving Abbott family every time! If you’re a fan of a
small town romance complete with fun, quirky characters, and a beautiful setting
you must pick up the Green Mountain
series! Marie Force expertly captures the charm and homespun qualities I adore about
a small town romance!
About Marie Force: With more than 3 million books sold, Marie Force is the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author of more than 30 contemporary romances. Her New York Times bestselling self-published McCarthys of Gansett Island Series has sold more than 1 million e-books since Maid for Love was released in 2011. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling Fatal Series from Harlequin’s Carina Press, as well as the Treading Water Series and numerous stand-alone books. All You Need is Love, book 1 in her new Green Mountain Series from Berkley Sensation, was a New York Times and USA Today bestseller in February. The second book, I Want to Hold Your Hand, will be out in June, and the third book, I Saw Her Standing There, is coming in November. In 2014, Marie will have eight mass-market print releases—the first five Fatal Series books from Harlequin and the first three Green Mountain Series books from Berkley. While her husband was in the Navy, Marie lived in Spain, Maryland and Florida, and she is now settled in her home state of Rhode Island. She is the mother of two teenagers and two feisty dogs, Brandy and Louie.
Connect with Marie Force:
The lovely people of Berkley provided a Paperback Copy of Ain't She Sweet to one Waves of Fiction follower. Simply fill out the rafflecopter below for a chance to win. The giveaway is open to US and CA residents only.
I’m glad to hear you continue to enjoy this series, Rachel. I put it on my tbr-list after you wonderful reviews on previous books, but as is often happens with older releases these stories stayed buried under other books. I definitely need to pick up a book from Green Mountain series. I think I’m in the right mood for a small town romance. Great review! Prickly heroine is not my favorite type, but you’ve made Charley and Tyler’s romance sound so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ksenia! I really hope you pick up the series. Especially if you like small-town romances. Charley was a little frustrating, but nothing over the top. :)
Deletethis looks and sounds awesome! I like to read about small town romances but I would never live in a small town :) I like the Harbor series by Jill Shalvis. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is another new series to me and where have I even been?! I haven't even read anything by this author but I have been wanting a new small town romance so I may have to pick this up. Great review Rachel!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I totally miss catching up on books with you!!
Hi Eva! I've been out of town the last two weekends and just trying to play catch up in between. Now I'm sick and have been totally out of it and tired!
DeleteI hope you enjoy this series as much as I do! :)
I love small town romances!! Some of my favorites are in the Lucky Harbor, Animal Magnetism, and Cedar Ridge series by Jill Shalvis and the Fool's Gold series by Susan Mallery.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I'd like to try Susan Mallery sometime. Most seem to love her. :)
DeleteSmall town romances are my favorite! Series by Jill Shalvis, Robyn Carr, Kristan Higgins and this series by Marie Force are among my favorites. I'm really looking forward to Charlie's story.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
I LOVE Robyn Carr! She's been my new addiction lately! I need to do a post on her Virgin River series. This series is so good, too! Good luck in the giveaway! :)
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