Date: 3rd January 2017
Format: e-ARC
Pages: 448
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Rating:
Sissy Sue Bentley has worked hard to make it on her own, and she doesn’t need another man in her life. From her alcoholic father to the men she’s dated, who were after only one thing, they are nothing but trouble. Except Ben keeps showing up whenever she really needs help. Sissy struggles to deny her growing feelings for him—but soon Ben’s tender concern has her hoping for a happier future.
Then her past comes barreling back into her life, and it will take more than the love in Ben’s heart to hold them together.
Ben Sterling is the hero of the story and like all other Catherine Anderson heroes, a fine man with values and respect for himself and others. And with a mother that always expects the best of her sons! He turns his hand to helping Sissy who has overloaded herself with chickens and really doesn't have too much idea about how to care for them. The chicken part of the story is a lot of fun and well actually... very informative. As well Ben has a very trusty puppy named Finnegan who is downright adorable.
On the other hand Sissy is without family and setting up a business single handedly in Mystic Creek. She has guts and determination and is beginning to make a success of her small cafe. The people in town like her and are beginning to watch out for her. Her family background is the opposite of Ben's one. She had the bad luck of an abusive father and a battered, abused mother. Escaping there clutches was the best thing Sissy ever did.
It doesn't take long for Ben to become smitten with Sissy, however although she likes him her background means she is not going to trust easily. But Ben has a plan - wait her out and don't crowd her.
There is plenty of action in the story, it is well paced, peppered with extremely delightful animals and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I just added the series to my GR to read list. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it, Kathryn.
ReplyDeleteIf you like small town you'll like this series Mary. They have all been good reads.
DeleteI need to try one of hers one day
ReplyDeleteSo many authors and books. I know!
DeleteI just saw this reviewed by another blogger friend. It looks like I'll have to put her on my must read for 17 list. Thanks Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteYes I saw Kimberley's review too. She liked it as well. And well... I'll read anything CA.
DeleteI am drawn to the cover...and the small town setting. Thanks for sharing, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteYes I totally love the cover. It just appeals to my sense of colour.
DeleteI like small town settings where everyone knows one another. I've moved up this series to my 2017 must read shelf.
ReplyDeleteIts good to get that community feel isn't it.
DeleteI enjoyed this book too and look forward to revisiting Mystic Creek.
ReplyDeleteYes I will certainly look forward to the next one, which hopefully there will be.
DeleteGorgeous cover as I mentioned on Monday.
ReplyDeleteNice review.
Not a genre I read, but thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Yes not everyone's reading genre Elizabeth and for sure not yours. I like small town contemporary romance stories but in moderation!
DeleteI was visiting the blog to look for the 2017 challenge (need to create my sign-up post) and this cover stopped me in my track. I ended up forgetting why I was here to begin with. =) It's a beautiful cover and the book sounds like a well balanced book with plenty to offer readers. I'll have to add this to my TBR. Only 5 days into 2017 and I'm adding a whole bunch. =)
ReplyDeleteI love this cover too Lonna. It is beautiful. Sometimes a cover just sings to you.
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