Karen Docter

Karen Docter is a new author to me. I'm always skeptical when I read a book from a "new to me" author, but Karen Docter didn't disappoint! First off thank you to NetGalley and Romance Conventions for my advanced copy of Cop at Her Doorstep.
The characters were really compelling it made it easier to relate and fall in love with them. I might be the only one but my favorite character was actually Eric Carries son. I love how that both Jake and Carrie fell in love with each other but never stopped doing things to make Eric included. I also think that Eric’s attachment to Jake made it easier and harder for Carrie to give Jake a chance.

Carrie Padilla is a widow raising her 8 year old boy on her own after losing her husband in a tragic incident where he was shot by a cop. Due to a history of losing those she loves she vows to never risk her heart again. If she doesn't let herself love a man, then when they leave her (and she's convinced they will), she won't get hurt, right? When an officer shows up with her son and informs her of what he was up to, she starts to realize that her son needs a father figure in his life. She can just be friends with the handsome officer and maybe he can help out with Eric.

Jake's not taking no for an answer, though. He can't stop thinking about her and he wants nothing more than to settle down and start a family with Carrie and Eric. But Carrie fights him most of the way because of her past and she may well lose him since she just can't seem to get past his uniform.
This book is a 4 Handcuffed stars for me. Jake and Carrie's romance was sweet, steamy, and sensual. The relationship between Jake and Eric was heartwarming. I really enjoyed the story. It gets your attention right away. I couldn't put it down. I finished in one day. You get steamy romance, values in life, and relationships in our lives, and HEA. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and other books by Karen Docter.… (more)

**I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

Dan MacDonald is a reformed workaholic, forced by a health scare to reexamine his life and priorities. He leaves his life of leisure to help out his aunt in setting up her new lingerie shop,and meets Tess Emory, ambitious executive focused on climbing the corporate ladder. He struggles between his attraction to her and his fear of falling back into old habits. This is a feel-good romance - humorous,sexy, romantic- with well developed characters and plot. I enjoy Ms. Docter's style of writing and look forward to reading more of her titles.… (more)

Carrie has been widowed for 6 years and is raising her son Eric alone. Jake is a police officer on the S.W.A.T. force. When Jake is forced to take some vacation time he moves into his new house and meets his beautiful neighbor and her precocious son. Attraction at first sight with emotional boundaries for Carrie to overcome that revolve around the circumstances of her husbands death 6 years ago. I really loved Jake's character especially how much he clearly cared for Eric. Eric was so adorable 8 year old boy and a wonderful addition to the story. I really liked the family aspects of the story but it still had plenty of "grown-up" parts. ;) I'll be keeping my eye out for the next book in the series!

Disclaimer: I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. The opinions I expressed are entirely my own.… (more)

Thank you Karen Docter and Net Galley for allowing me access to this wonderful book.
This was a very sweet read full of humor, romance, caring, and all good things! The main characters Carrie and Jake are well defined and the interaction between them ranges from funny and sensual and sparks fly everywhere throughout the story. There is also a touching relationship between Carrie's son Eric and Jake that became close to my heart because my son grew up without a Dad in his life. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a story that is heartfelt, feel good, and will make you smile.… (more)