Claiming the Rancher's Heir (Gold Valley Vineyards #2) by Maisey Yates
Publication Date: November 10th 2020 by Harlequin Desire
Pages: 224
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Wren Maxfield and Creed Cooper each work at their family’s
winery, rivals in business. They push each other’s buttons, jabs and sparring
just about every time they meet. However, whenever Wren and Creed are in a room
together sparks fly! They can say it’s all about irritation and how much they
dislike each other, but deep down if they’re being honest there’s a wild,
magnetic attraction that’s becoming more and more irresistible. Especially, now
that they’re working together on a joint project to attract tourism to the
wineries in Gold Valley.
This is very much an enemies-to-lovers romance, and I find
them so much fun! The push and pull (as long as it doesn’t get too mean) really
amps up the sexual tension! Creed and Wren were smoking hot together, and I loved
how the dislike faded into the background once they acknowledged their mutual
attraction. The pregnancy-forces-us-together troupe is also a favorite of mine and
I loved how determined Creed was to be there for his child no matter what.
These two have to sort through some past personal hurts,
mostly Creed, to get to the point where they realize the deep feelings they
have for each other. They were desperate for each other even before they found
out about the pregnancy.
About the author:
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates
lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled
jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek
she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true
example of her pioneer spirit.
In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first
book. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever
afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time
between dark, passionate category romances
set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances
set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best
job in the world.
Connect with Maisey Yates:
Book description:
Arrogant, infuriating, insufferable… And the sexiest man
she’s ever met.
Wren Maxfield hates Creed Cooper, but now she’s working with
the wealthy rancher over the holidays! Those strong feelings hide undeniable
chemistry…and one wild night results in pregnancy. Now Creed vows to claim his
heir. That means proposing a marriage in name only. But as desire takes over,
is that a deal they can keep?
Includes Rancher’s Wild Secret, a bonus story!
Emerson Maxfield is a sheltered beauty who never steps out
of line. Now she must marry her family’s enemy before desire spells downfall
for them all…
This is an author I have been meaning to try for years! I need to make time for them this winter.
ReplyDeleteI love her writing! Hope you get a chance to try her out. :)
DeleteHa, yes, the enemies to lovers does give a story some extra sizzle. Glad it was a fun one.
ReplyDeleteRight?! Thanks!
DeleteMaisy Yates does have the best job in the world getting to write such fun stories. :)
ReplyDeleteShe really does!
DeleteIt has been a while since my last harlequin, they are so sweet
ReplyDeleteI love Maisey Yates writing!
DeleteThis looks good...here come the holiday romances :)
ReplyDeleteI know! At least it's cold and we're past Halloween now, though. It never feels write reading and reviewing Christmas/Winter books in July or August!
Delete*right* I mean. This is what happens when you're tired. :/
DeleteLove the sound of this one! I love great chemistry and it sure sounds like Creed and Wren have that. I've only tried one from Maisey Yates and I DNF'd it. But I was also in a major reading slump at the time so that was probably the issue and not the book. I'm tempted to give her another try now!
ReplyDeleteReading slumps can really color your experience, but some author's writing just doesn't click sometimes. I hope you end up loving her if you end up trying her again. :)
Deletei love the push pull of relationships in novels. reads like true life. :-)
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
I agree! :)
DeleteI think I've read some of her other Western themed stories at least that is how I think of her work. I'm glad it was so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
They do have a cowboy theme, but I get a little different vibe because of the Pacific Northwest setting. Love that area, and if a cowboy is included even better! :)
DeleteLove your enemies-to-lovers phrase. Perfect description! I don't know the author or the series and it's not my cup of tea, but what a gorgeous cover and your review was very nicely presented. Well done!
ReplyDeleteElza Reads
The cover is pretty, right? Thank you! :)
DeleteHello! I feel like this is such a genre in the USA but it feels so strange for me in Spain. I'd love to read one of these books settled in a range. And I love enemies to lover stories too. :) Have a good reading
ReplyDeleteI love 💗 ❤️ some holiday romances. I’m a stickler for the hallmark channel.
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