Always a Fake Bridesmaid (Clover Lake #1)
Carrie Ann Ryan
Blurb:
When we part, I
promise him I owe him anything for saving my daughter’s life.
What I didn’t
expect?
Being his fake
date to a wedding—in two days.
It was only
supposed to be a favor, but we can’t deny the attraction.
Only he lives a
state away and my life is in Colorado with my daughter and the Montgomerys.
This can only be
one night that feels all too real.
Yet I know
walking away will be the hardest thing I ever do.
Themes: Novella, Contemporary
Rating: 4 stars
I
always love a good novella, especially one written by one of my favorite
authors, because you know that the best of a long story is going to be packed
into a quick read so that you get all the lust, heat, love and sweetness
without too the story dragging too long. The new Clover Lake series by Carrie
Ann Ryan promises to be a whole set of stories to fulfill just that need for us
as she lets us get sneak peaks of our favorite Montgomerys and introduces a
whole new family at the same time. Livvy
Montgomery meets Ewan McBride by
chance when he saves her daughter from disaster and suddenly her life is
completely changed. Ewan was instantly drawn to Livvy and when he learns she is
a Montgomery, one of the family that he is acquainted with (at least several of
the guys) he knows that he has his work cut out for him if he wants a chance to
embrace their attraction. But he is need
of a date to an upcoming wedding that is putting him right in the crosshairs of
some scary ladies and Livvy seems
to be the perfect solution. But their
attraction is soon all too real and giving into their passion leads to very
real feeling. Can Ewan and Livvy find a way through the obstacles in their path
and have a future together or will they be forced to walk away from one another
once their fake relationship has to end?
I loved every second of this story because the connection between Ewan
and Livvy was palpable from the very beginning, even when Ewan was simply being
a daring rescuer. Livvy was obviously
scared to make another mistake jumping in with a man that might break her
heart, but when he learns to be open and trust her instincts, she finds that
loving Ewan could never be wrong for her or her daughter. Ewan knows that he wants Livvy, but he is
smart and brave enough to understand that her fear can never be overcome by
forcing her into a relationship she isn’t ready for, giving her the time she
needs to come to the conclusion that they are perfect together. It’s obvious I am going to love his family
and seeing them each find and fall in love will make for another great series
for Carrie Ann and I cannot wait for what is next (Accidental Runaway Groom). Another
great beginning to a series we are all going to be anticipating for many months
to come.
*eARC provided by author for the
purpose of an honest and unbiased review.
No compensation was provided.
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