Joe and Grace’s story is one that is full of emotion that will break your heart while mending it the next. When Joe goes back to his hometown and ends up at a bar with a name that really sums up the atmosphere there the last thing he expects is to see this incredibly beautiful woman that captivates him. A wild night together and they can’t stop thinking of each other even though they both thought it was a one time thing then the twists start coming. My heart broke for Grace and all the cruelty she endures from her mother then when Joe is slapped with the reality of their situation he adds to it, it hurt even more. Once Grace took all she could she knew she couldn’t stay around any longer, but it was Joe that stepped up to defend her and take her away. The more time they spend together they fight their attraction for many reasons, but fate has a lot of other plans for them and being in Mistletoe Creek really amplifies the tension for them. For a short story it really packs the emotional punch that the author’s other books are known for and it hits you right in the heart while having you fall in love with the characters. ( )

I was expecting a spicy romance but instead got an emotional and beautiful story with some sprinkles of spice. That is something that author, Emmanuelle does do very well is emotional stories. So glad that Joe was there for Grace. Due to the strained relationship, she was dealing with her mom, she definitely portrayed her seventeen-year-old self.

Joe picked up on Grace's emotional cues very well. So, he knew just what she needed with each situation. When to give her space and when she needed him to hold her. I enjoyed seeing these two together and glad that they got an HEA. ( )