Isabel Morin

Cancer survivor Lucy Pond heads to an isolated cabin in a small mountain town to lick her wounds from her recent breakup with her boyfriend. She isn’t the outdoorsy type, and the cabin’s hot, gruff caretaker is the first to point out all the mistakes she’s making in trying to survive a snowy winter in the middle of nowhere. Luckily, she has her wonderful German shepherd, Hilde, to protect her.
Like Lucy, Gabriel moved to the mountains to heal from a tragic loss. He’s closed off and show more abrasive, but as he gets to know Lucy, his levelheaded, kind self reemerges.
Lucy and Gabe were perfect for each other. They have both suffered trauma and needed another damaged person to help them move on and learn to live again. However much I sympathized, I couldn’t relate to either of them. Maybe because I’d never, thankfully, experienced anything similar as to what they went through? I don’t know. I just felt their trauma held them back way too much, which slowed the pacing of the story. On top of that, there was more telling than showing and a few minor loose ends. Like what happened to the burglars and were they involved in Hilde’s poisoning (or rather, why weren’t they involved)? In my mind, the burglars’ involvement made total sense (get rid of the guard dog to rob the house), but that never happened and felt like a lost opportunity.
Anyway, readers who want an emotionally flawed couple, lots of steamy love scenes, and an adorable dog with a personality of her own, should consider giving this book try. Even though it wasn’t meant for me, you might enjoy it.
3.5 Stars show less

This was a really good story. I really liked the heroine and her personality. I liked the hero and was glad that we didn't have to read about his past womanizing ways. I'm getting tired of the ultra man-whore male leads.
Good plot, good tension, and chemistry; I would recommend this book.

Finished Reading July 15, 2015

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Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
2.75 Stars

The 1st book, Tempt Me was very disappointing.
If I was rating just that one I would give it 1 star.

The 2nd book, Set Loose was much better show more & I enjoyed it up to a point.

Both books were more like sweet little romances.

There were quite a few editing problems in both books.

I have to be honest though. Neither of these books really pull you in.

The only reason I am giving 3 stars is because 'Set Loose' is much better. The main characters, Emily & Cutter, seem more real.

Even though both books have 'happy endings', the conflicts created just don't have any emotional pull.

You find yourself thinking, 'That's a bit lame'. show less

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