It’s love. Trust me.
After a lifetime on the move, Ivy Snow is an expert in
all things temporary—schools, friends, and way too many Mr. Wrongs. Now that
she owns a successful taco truck in San Francisco and an apartment to call
home, Ivy’s reinvented life is on solid ground. And she’s guarded against
anything that can rock it. Like the realities of a past she’s worked hard to
cover up. And especially Kel O’Donnell. Too hot not to set off alarms, he
screams temporary. If only his whispers weren’t so delightfully naughty and
irresistible.
Kel, an Idaho sheriff and ranch owner, is on vacay, but
Ivy’s a spicy reason to give his short-term plans a second thought. Best of
all, she’s a tonic for his untrusting heart, burned once and still in repair.
But when Ivy’s past intrudes on a perfect romance, Kel fears that everything
she’s told him has been a perfect lie. Now, if only Ivy’s willing to share, Kel
will fight for a true love story.
Terrific story of two people who find it hard to trust. Ivy
has been on the move her entire life. Raised by a flaky mother, and with a
troublemaker brother, Ivy set out on her own when she was sixteen. After years
of moving from place to place, she's ready to put down some roots. She has made
some friends, owns a successful taco truck, and is saving up for a place of her
own. I loved her determination to succeed, her independence, and her kind
heart. I ached for her and the vulnerability that made her reluctant to open
herself up completely. She's been burned multiple times and trusting people is
hard to do.
Kel is a sheriff in Sunshine Idaho (Animal Magnetism
series). He is in San Francisco visiting his cousin Caleb (Playing for Keeps)
and helping Caleb with his business. Kel was recently injured in the line of
duty at the same time he was betrayed by someone close to him. Added to family
issues, Kel also has trouble trusting. Keeping his emotions closed off protects
him from being hurt.
Ivy and Kel meet through mutual friends when they come to
Ivy's Taco Truck. I loved their initial meeting and the banter that they
exchanged. Ivy was still on his mind that night when he found her at her
vandalized taco truck. I loved their back-and-forth as he insisted on helping
her, her "prickly as a porcupine" attitude drawing him in rather than
turning him off. I loved Kel's determination to get closer to Ivy, and the
charm and patience he used to do so. I loved watching Kel chip away at Ivy's
walls, not realizing that she did the same to his. Both Kel and Ivy resisted
the idea that there was more than chemistry between them, even though everyone
around them could see it. They had just started admitting that there might be
something special growing between them when Ivy's brother made an unwelcome
appearance. I ached for Ivy, who could see her beautiful new life
disintegrating in front of her. I wanted to smack Kel for his boneheaded actions
and words. Though I hurt for Ivy and the pain he caused her, I loved how she
stood up to him. I enjoyed the way that Ivy's friends rallied around her and
the effect it had on Ivy's entire outlook. A lecture from Caleb made Kel
realize that he had to face his past before he could pursue the future. I loved
his big moment at the end. It was sweet and romantic. The epilogue was a nice
touch. I loved seeing the changes in their lives and the surprise that Kel had
for Ivy.
I love how earlier characters wander in and out of the
story. As Kel's cousin, Caleb has a significant role, but he's also a good
friend to Ivy. I loved the morning kickboxing classes and the comradeship it
built. Tina made me laugh with her "inspirational" statements and her
ability to motivate her students. I loved the closeness of the friendships and
how they are there for each other when needed.
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