In this small town, everyone talks… and they all know I’m head over heels for my boss.
I didn’t know I had a type until he came to town. His charming smile and rough laugh did a number on me. It’s the way I found him always looking my way though, with his piercing gaze, that really did me in.
We’d share a glance. I’d blush.
Then we’d pretend there wasn’t sexual tension piled high between us.
First it was a look, then it was a touch, then it was late nights after work.
He’s the owner; I serve drinks at his bar.
He comes from money; I live paycheck to paycheck.
He told me to kiss him and I did more than that.
It happened so fast and I couldn’t stop it even though I know I shouldn’t have fallen for him. There’s too much he doesn’t know, including the very reason I could never be with him.
What we want doesn’t matter, there are some secrets that never let go.
I adored Small Town, Big Rumors (the Tequila Rose duet) because Magnolia and Brody are great characters and their story was sweet and steamy. This book is set in the same world because it’s the story of their BFFs. I liked the characters a lot, although Renee started to frustrate me as the story went on and I worried she wouldn’t be able to redeem herself, but I’m happy to say she did. Griffin is sweet and likeable throughout, so there were times I felt bad for him. Renee has been through a lot and is dealing with some heavy stuff, so she’s got a lot of secrets.
Hiding her troubles is understandable, but pushing away her friend and the man she loves really isn’t, so I was running out of patience with her. She has a support system but won’t let anyone help her, even when Griffin begs. Luckily for Renee, Griffin doesn’t take no for an answer. This is a quick, short read with fun characters and a little bit of suspense, and I really enjoyed it. I’d like to thank the author and Candi Kane PR for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
