Synopsis: Is going back Robyn’s only way forward?
American-born Robyn Matthers is going home. With her dad in hospital, his roadhouse in ruins and the ice hockey team slipping down the league, she needs to take charge. But does she have the strength to do it?
Cole Ryan is a hockey player on a personal mission. He’s tall, dark, hot and Robyn’s noticed! But can she trust her feelings - or his? And what will Cole do when he finds out the truth about her?
Robyn returns to Michigan and things aren’t quite the same. Her best friend has grown up and is thinking about marriage and babies, the ice hockey team is no longer the life blood of the community and her father is engaged!
When Robyn’s twin cousins drag up past events that hold painful memories for her, she and Cole are forced together. But are either of them ready to start something new?
With an ill father, a trailer trash almost step-mom and ex-boyfriend Brad desperate for another chance, does Robyn have time to contemplate a relationship? Does she really want one? And is it physically possible for two people to fall in love in just three days?
Excerpt: He’d given her the best room. She had a panoramic view of West Lake and all its natural Michigan beauty. When she’d woken up the next morning and drawn back the curtains, the scenery had stunned her. The sun was already up and the lake was still and calm. Like a mirror, it reflected every tree standing along the banks. The sky was a cornflower blue and there wasn’t a cloud in sight.
She was still suffering from the time difference, but this morning, opening her eyes to the
fantastic garden, the boats moored around the edge of the water and the lake itself, everything seemed a little bit better. Today was a good weather day. The sun was shining and there was little wind, and in Portage, that meant getting intimate with the barbecue.
She was already outside on the deck, a pair of tongs in her hand, and the lid of the grill
open, when Cole appeared.
“Morning! Bratwurst?” she greeted, waving a sausage in the air.
Review: I actually got my copy of this book at the last minute, as I joined the tour late. But no worry- I finished it in 2 sittings! Between the fully fleshed out characters and rollicking plot line, you get swept along before you know it and have half the book finished! As you know, we're big fans of STRONG women characters in our books, and Robyn definitely fits that description. We've all had family dramas (if you live in the South, it's a prerequisite) but when you add hockey into the mix (hello Yankee roots!), you've got a winning backstory to fuel the romance and drama! This is a perfect book for an afternoon read while the kids are in school, and I'm looking forward to reading the author's other books!
About the Author: Mandy Baggot is a self-confessed Twitter addict who likes to sing on You Tube. She regularly guests on book blogs and is a featured author on the innovative website loveahappyending.com. She is also a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Taking Charge is her fifth novel. Mandy lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK with her husband and two daughters. Check out her website for more!
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Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was sent this book, free of charge, for review purposes,via Reading Addiction Blog Tours. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
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