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Review

3.5 stars

I enjoyed this book. A sweet, fun and sexy romance between a free-spirited, idealistic 22 year old woman and a gruff and serious 31 year old man with a busy life and no interest in commitment.

This is the second book in the Fixing series, and though there is some character crossover, you can easily read this one as a standalone.

Montana has just inherited an old home from her grandfather, and she’s decided to move in for the summer while it is renovated to prepare it for sale. She lives a mostly itinerant life, never settling in one place for too long – a trait she inherited from her parents after living with them in an RV during her childhood. And though she has no intention of staying put after the house is sold, she intends to enjoy her lakeside location and the small town she is in while she is there.

Sam is the contractor hired for the job. He’s a bit broody, and struggles to balance his work life with what he feels is his responsibility to care for his unwell father, and he has no time for relationships – preferring casual hook-ups without any attachment.

From the moment Sam rocks up to Montana’s house, fireworks are sparking.

The most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen is standing on the massive back deck. I think I’m physically incapable of moving at the moment. Maybe his hotness induced a stroke or something because time seems to be at a standstill as I stand here staring at him. Hell, I’m squinting with my hands shading my eyes, so I can try to get a better look.

Montana is instantly smitten and Sam also likes what he sees, but he’s deterred by her age, the fact that he’s currently working for her, and he’s actively avoiding any and all commitments outside of those he already has. But he finds himself uncontrollably drawn to the bright and bubbly girl in ways he never anticipated.

The wicked smile and flirty eyes she’s giving me make me want to abandon all rational thought. I’m walking a tightrope here and this woman is going to push me over without a ton of resistance.

This is a really fun romantic setup. Montana is bold and daring. She holds nothing back from Sam, letting him know in no uncertain terms what she wants. He’s feeling it just as much as she is, though he tries to fight her, but their attraction is irresistible, and when their passion for each other ignites, they agree to a no-strings arrangement so that they can explore their explosive attraction and both walk away at the end of the summer once the house is finished and Montana leaves town.

Simple, right? Not so much.

“You are a great guy, Sam. One day some woman is going to make you want to commit and she’ll be the luckiest girl in the world.”
I want to tell her in a perfect world that would be her.

It’s a really sweetly developing relationship that takes both of them by surprise with its intensity. The sexy time is hot and steamy – Sam has a dirty mouth and they are well matched with how insatiable they are for each other. But as Montana quite unintentionally begins to insinuate herself into Sam’s life, they get to know each other on a deeper level, and over conversation, shared meals and movie nights, everything begins to change.

“Your smiles are my everything.”

But what happens when their summer together is over? Can Montana find happiness staying in one place? And can Sam make room in his life for the woman he never expected? They will be put to the test in ways they never expected, but I really liked seeing them figure it all out.

“You steamrolled yourself into my life and I’m a changed man for it. I’m a better person for knowing you and I never want that to change.

This was a fun read. I enjoyed Montana and Sam as characters, and there’s a great group of side characters (including those introduced in the first book of the series, Fixing Her). At times it felt that it was a bit longer than it needed to be, and it lagged a bit on side storylines when I wanted a to see more of the love story, but it ends well and I finished it with a smile on my face.

I really enjoyed it. 3.5 stars.

 

Fixing Series