Claire Marti is a newer author and this was her first book in her series. This was a sweet read. However, I didn’t quite connect with the characters as I was reading in the beginning. For me, it felt a little predictable and I wasn’t as engaged. As the story went on, I felt more drawn to the characters than I had at the beginning. I still enjoyed this book and the characters' journey. I liked both Sophie and Nick and even though she didn't want a guy, they couldn't resist the pull they had toward each other. I enjoyed the way Nick wanted to spend time with her and little by little he chipped away at Sophie :)
When Sophie Barnes’s fiancé jilts her at the altar, her carefully planned life implodes. Considering his betrayal to be a rude wake-up call, she leaves everything she knows in San Diego and flees to Laguna Beach. She vows to transform her life by avoiding men for a year and by fulfilling her dream of writing a wildly successful novel.
Sophie’s new landlord, Nicholas Morgan, is a gorgeous, successful architect with a player reputation. Nick’s avoided the intimacy of a long-term relationship—until Sophie’s independence, courage, and beauty touch his guarded heart. Both Sophie and Nick are terrified of being hurt again, but can they resist the pull of true love?
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I was familiar with these characters as Alyssa is Nick's sister and Brandt is his best friend. I was excited to get their story. This book picks up where Second Chance in Laguna left off. Nick and Sophie are off on their honeymoon and Nick asks Brandt to look out for his sister while they're gone. As a reader, you know that's going to be good! The chemistry between these two is H-O-T-T! They know in their minds that succumbing to the heat between them is a bad idea, but yet, they can't keep their hands off of each other. It was a delicious push-pull between them and I wanted them to work things out! Everyone was experiencing a new normal and Alyssa and Brandt had to find out what exactly was best for them. I really enjoyed their story and couldn't read this one fast enough! I was drawn into their story and didn't want to put this book down.
Alyssa Morgan has secretly been in love with her older brother Nick’s best friend, Brandt Dempsey, since she was an awkward, lonely teenager. When she catches the bouquet at Nick’s wedding, she throws caution to the wind and propositions Brandt to a two-week fling. He’s tried to ignore how Alyssa has blossomed into a strong, talented, gorgeous woman because as his best friend’s baby sister, she’s off limits.
After they share a mind-blowing kiss, Brandt struggles to fight their undeniable chemistry. His tragic childhood scarred him, but he pushes it deep inside, only allowing the world to see a wealthy, carefree entrepreneur. Forced to work together on Brandt’s latest charitable venture, Brandt and Alyssa’s passion cannot be denied. Alyssa knows he’s the one. Can she convince him they belong together?
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