Marla returns to Sunrise Bay, Alaska with her four children after divorcing her cheating husband. Determined to make a fresh start in her hometown, she almost immediately encounters Hank Greene, her husband’s cousin. They had feelings for one another in high school but never acted on them. Hank, a widower with five children of his own, is ready to (finally) pursue a relationship with Marla but knows there are hurdles to cross – from their kids and from the small-town gossip that spreads like wildfire.
Cade is the eldest of the siblings in the blended Greene clan. He runs a local brewery with his stepbrother Jed, and has a good life, even if his love life is lacking. When he sees a stranger in the bar one day he’s instantly intrigued. Presley has come to Sunrise Bay for the reading of her mother’s will – the biological mother that she never met. Meeting her sister throws a wrench in Presley’s plans and she decides to stay in town and open her own business in the building she inherited. While Cade and Jed were hoping to expand their business into the space next to the brewery, a plan now foiled with Presley’s arrival, Cade is much more interested in the new owner than his business plan.
Adam has been struggling for the past year, ever since his wife walked out with little explanation, ending what he thought was an idyllic marriage to his high school sweetheart. His heartbreak quickly turns to anger and confusion when she returns to Sunrise Bay and approaches him as if all is well. After an accident, Lucy has a form of amnesia and has come back to Sunrise Bay to reclaim her life, and hopefully her memories. The husband she remembers is now distant and angry but still agrees to help her as she attempts to piece together her memories and try to understand why she left Adam, the man she’s always loved.
While on a girl’s trip to Vegas, Nikki wakes up to a strange man in the shower… and a ring on her finger. Finding herself married to MMA fighter Logan Stone is a shock and she returns home determined to put it behind her. But she gets a bigger shock when Logan arrives in Sunrise Bay, meets the family, and announces he’s there to make their marriage work.
Nikki’s reports on the town gossip on-air every day at
her job at the radio station. Suddenly, with Logan in town, the gossip is about
her. I struggled a bit with Nikki because she hasn’t been my favorite character
among the Greene family siblings. Her job is literally spreading gossip and rumors,
and no one was immune, not even family members. The shining star for me was
Logan. What a sweetheart! He was so certain that he and Nikki were meant to be,
and he was willing to make sacrifices to make it happen. His patience with
Nikki and her trust issues was seemingly unlimited, and I loved his willingness
to put his heart on the line. Once again, Piper Rayne gave an ending that
provided a big set-up for the next book, and I can’t wait to read more about the
close-knit Greene family. 3.75 STARS
I have not read this series or anything from these authors. You're making me want to with this review. I am going to have to try out that prequel soon. Great reviews!
ReplyDeleteI've binged the titles that my library has. Now I'm going to have to actualy pay for the rest of the series. (shocking! lol) But it's worth it. I'm really enjoy the low-drama stories.
DeleteI haven't read this series, but it seems like you made quick work of them! I have also been looking for short and sweet reads to dive into lately but haven't found a book that has truly immersed me in a while.
ReplyDeleteclaire @ clairefy
It's so hard to be in the mood for something specific but not be able to find it. I hope you settle on something soon!
DeleteGlad to see you're enjoying the series. I've had it on my TBR, and I own at least one of the books already. I just need to pick it up!
ReplyDeleteI can relate... I have a lot of series like that! :)
DeleteI have not read any of Piper Rayne's books. I actually had no idea that they were a writing duo. This series sounds really good. I couldn't imagine being a part of a family that large!
ReplyDeleteI know! Having two sisters is more than enough for me. LOL
DeleteThis series sounds sooo good! Wow that's a lot of kids to blend together! My Almost Ex is giving me Repeat by Kylie Scott vibes, a story I absolutely loved, so I'm interested. I'll have check this series out!
ReplyDeleteI can see the comparison, Rachel. For me, My Almost Ex was sweeter and a bit more emotional than Repeat.
DeleteAn Alaska book! I need to keep these in mind for my reading challenge. I love family series too. So much heartbreak bringing these people back to Sunrise Bay.
ReplyDeleteI adore family series and I'm glad I came across this one!
DeleteFor some reason I enjoy those "accidentally married in Vegas" stories - this series sounds cute!
ReplyDeleteSame here! I don’t know what it is, but that trope is always a draw for me.
DeleteThese all sound really. Looks I need to add Rayne to my list of authors I need to try. :)
ReplyDeleteI’ve been really impressed so far! Nothing too deep or overly emotional, and perfect when I want something a little lighter.
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