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Perfect for readers of Susan Mallery and Rachel Gibson. After years of running, Wyatt Svenson has now parked himself in Bishop, Arkansas, trying to do the right thing and parent a son he didn’t even know he had until recently. Over six feet tall and packed with muscles and power, Ty likes to get his hands dirty, fixing his motorcycle at night and keeping his mind away from the mistakes he’s made. Then his pretty neighbor shows up on his driveway, doesn’t bother to introduce herself, and complains about the noise. First impression? She should loosen up. Funny that she turns out to be his son’s elementary school art teacher—and the only one willing to help his troubled boy. Ty needs her. In more ways than one. Though Shelby Monroe is safe in her structured life, she is drawn to Ty’s bad-boy edge and rugged sexuality. What if she just lets it all go: her worries about her mother, her fear of heartbreak, and her tight self control? What if she grabs Ty and takes a ride on the wild side? “What if” becomes reality—intense, exhilarating . . . and addictive. But Ty wants more than a secret affair. He wants it all with Shelby. But will she take a chance and open her heart? Ty is determined to convince Shelby to take the biggest risk of her life: on him.
Publication Year: 2014
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I didn't like Shelby...at all. It got to the point where I wouldn't have minded if she died. I forced myself to try and like her but it was hopeless. The only two characters I enjoyed reading about were Ty and Casey. The story would have been better if (SLIGHT SPOILER) if it had ended when Ty said it was best if she left. Ty should have rejected her when she came back asking forgiveness. I probably would have like the story if Vanessa was the main female character, cleaned up her act and fought for Ty and Casey. But with Shelby...I couldn't deal with her and she always makes herself the martyr.
I am giving this book 1.5 stars. I would have given it none if it hadn't been for Ty and Casey.
Lots of traumatic childhoods in this book, but plenty of love, communication, and respect, too. A sweet romance, Ty is a sweetheart. I'll definitely be checking out whatever else this author has available.
Full of angst & troubled children & scandal. Really hot, too!