Carrie Aarons

Sinclair’s story was such an amazing read. I knew from Walker’s book that Sin’s story would be a tragic yet beautiful read with all he was going through. He was a trust fund baby that threw his whole life into partying, not caring about much, and basically throwing his life away until one day he has a life altering accident that changes his course he is on. A year later he is on the straight and narrow tired of being the black sheep of the family he goes to work for his family’s baseball team trying to prove himself worthy. He broke my heart so much because he thought himself worthless and not worthy but when he meets Frankie sees in her a light that brings him hope. Frankie is out to prove she can make it in a man’s world so starting things with Sin is the last thing she tries to do but the attraction is too strong, and they find themselves getting deeper and deeper in a relationship. Can they make things work or are their pasts always going to haunt them to let them down? Can Sin ever learn that he is more than worthy for all the great things in his life or will he always carry his burdens to be deemed the odd man out? Such a great read that will break and heal your heart all in one. Can’t wait for more!!!… (more)

What happens when you are going through one of the worst times of your life, living back home with your parents in a small town where the rumor mill thrives, and you run into the first guy that stole and shattered your heart? You get Madison enduring pain, embarrassment, and trying to stay strong only to get ripped apart by Porter. Porter and Madison had something in high school where she fell head over heels in love with Porter only for him to treat her as a dirty little secret so when he ends things she leaves for college broken only to fall for the next guy that swoops in to save the day. She ends up marrying that guy from college who not only changes her but turns her into a Step Ford wife only to turn around and end things. Moving home is embarrassing her and Porter is always tearing her down but having to work closely with him her feelings get muddled but she doesn’t want to cross that line again. Porter is a man that has had family issues since a child and he has always kept everyone at arm’s length pushing them away never getting close and he knew when he started feeling more for Madison in high school it was time to let her go, yet with her being back in town and them spending time together things are changing for him. As he tries to work on himself, his relationship between him and his mother he realizes that those feelings for Madison never went away but to get back in her good graces is an uphill battle and he has his work it cut out for him. This book was pure holiday perfection with angst, steam, and as these two characters are trying to figure out their next step in life they are slowly becoming more than enemies to lovers but will it last or do they have too much baggage for it to lead to more? If you want a book that will make you laugh, swoon, and feel the pain of each character with special Christmas magic thrown in this is perfect for you and I highly recommend it.… (more)

This is the third book in the Nash Brothers series and it feature Forrest and Penelope. Forrest is this genius hacker that gets hired by the police to work for them after he hacks their security system. He has this cocky, arrogant way about him but yet he is socially awkward and so confident that he doesn't really know how to relate to others or sympathize with them. Forrest has loved Penelope almost all his life but she is 6 years older and married her high school sweetheart but he passed away fighting for his country. Penelope is a hard working widow and single mom, she works hard for her kids takes care of them non stop but has a great support system. This two are total opposites, they fight and argue but their banter is funny and their chemistry is undeniable. I absolutely loved this book because we see the computer geek soften up to get his girl and we see a hardworking mom let go and give love another chance. This story is full of ups and downs, suspense, and overall I fell in love with Forrest. I can't wait to see what happens in Fletcher's story.… (more)

This is the last Nash brother book in this series and it's about Fletcher, in the previous books I just knew his book would be emotional since he is a recovering alcoholic. It's been five years since he has been sober, he has been working hard, making amends, working on bettering himself which is why he has stayed away from any type of relationship or women in general. I loved him so much because you could feel how hard he tried everyday to be better, you could see how he wanted to prove his worth to not only himself but his family too. He was a beautiful person inside and out now that he found his sobriety and I loved getting to know more about him.
Ryan is a city girl, a traveller, independent woman who tries to find love in all the wrong places. She comes back to Fawn Hill after an awful breakup, swearing off men for at least a year. Honestly I wasn't sure how I felt about Ryan because I liked her in some ways but others I had a hard time connecting with her or even feeling compassion for her. I liked that she was independet yet she emotionally stunted with abandonment issues from her addict mother. I also liked that she was hardworking and loyal to her friend Presley and even new friends she had just recently made. I also loved how in some moments she was so compassionate, such a great listener, and just there for Fletcher. What I couldnt' stand was her constant need to bash small town life then say "i know this makes me sound selfish, like a witch with a b, but I'm a city girl" we get it you don't like it yet you're there loving it at the same time. One other thing that she did I could not stand was how she was always there for Fletcher with a listening ear yet one instance she starts to be judgemental of him and throws things up in his face which he didn't deserve. She always towards the end runs away again but says because Fletcher told her to go its all his fault when she was the one that created the gap between them because she couldn't stop comparing him to her mom, so I didn't like he was the one that apologized first. Like I said I loved the book I just personally didn't think Ryan was a good match for Fletcher, I thought she made a good friend but her aversion to addicts using or recovering wouldn't work between them because she honestly had no time to get over it so to speak. Overall I honestly enjoyed it mostly due to Fletcher and the other Nash's and us getting a look inside the day to day struggles of a recovering addict and I hate to see the Nash brothers series come to an end.… (more)