Rory Prescott is desperate for a place to stay
before she leaves Bliss Cove for her lucrative new tech job. Tavern owner Grant
Taylor is desperate for a date to his brother's wedding before his
mother tries to marry him off next.
Grant makes Rory a deal - he'll let her stay in his cottage if she'll pretend
to be his girlfriend. Though the two friends bicker over everything from her
love of gummy worms to the horrible singing fish he has on the tavern wall,
"pretending" to like each other isn't a stretch.
As they share close quarters, argue about cell phones, and exchange more than
one hot kiss, their fake relationship soon becomes passionately real.
But Grant's family battles and Rory's impending career move shut down any
possibility of a happy ending. Their sexy, tender romance is about to
crash and burn...unless they're willing to risk everything for love.
★★★★★
Fans of romantic comedies like "While You Were Sleeping" and
"The Proposal," small-town Hallmark movies, and the charm of Gilmore
Girls will love this heartwarming, friends-to-lovers romance.
The Bliss Cove novels are sweet, sexy contemporary romances that can be read as
standalones or enjoyed as part of the series.
Reading order:
LOVE ME TENDER
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Unquestionably my favorite in the Bliss Cove
series thus far, Love Me Tender was a sweetly romantic
frenemies-turned-lovers tale that made my heart swell with delight. This highly
anticipated third installment featured the feisty Rory and the delectable Grant
- two completely opposite personalities whose sexual tensions teased me in the
previous novels. Thrilled to be back in this quaint seaside town and true to
Nina Lindsey's remarkable and magical writing style, this little gem was chock
full of passionate moments, laughter, intense chemistry, and unforgettable
beloved characters.
I love a strong heroine, and Rory Prescott
certainly possessed incredible strength. A career-focused woman who strives to
make her way in the tech world, she faced several challenges in a new company
while dealing with discrimination and harassment. But nothing could stop Rory's
determination and grit, and I admired how she handled the unfair situation.
Amid all the turmoil, this computer geek managed to open her tightly guarded
heart to the handsome yet mysterious owner/chef of the Mousehole tavern, Grant
Taylor.
Grant was one heck of a swoon-worthy, overly sexy,
and lovingly gentle hero. Like Rory, he struggled with difficult issues. In
particular, the strained relationship involving his father. Grant had my
sympathies seeing how, in my opinion, he was mistreated and belittled by his
dad. However, Grant took it in stride, never waiving on what he wanted out of
life.
This couple was playfully combative, and through
their comical banter, a blossoming and loving relationship grew. Grant brought
out the best in Rory. She's stubborn and set in her ways, but seeing her tender
and attentive side with Grant (which was hidden beneath her tough-girl
outspoken demeanor) was heartwarming. In turn, she was everything Grant needed
in a partner. Having to deal with the opinionated Taylor family and their
constant criticism and disappointment in his life choices, Rory was his source
of comfort and encouragement. Their beginnings may have been unconventional,
and their relationship faced several obstacles, but the love they shared was
strong, faithful, and completely genuine.
Love Me Tender was an eloquently written
light-hearted story that was low on angst but brimming with sizzling passion.
The perfect read for fans of contemporary romances that I highly recommend. As
always, I cannot wait for more from Nina Lindsey as her novels utterly consume
me. She's an incredible storyteller and truly one of my favorites.
Author Bio
Nina Lindsey writes romances filled with heart, heat, and happy endings.
She is delighted to introduce readers to Bliss Cove, California, a coastal town
with an abundance of warm cookies, ocean breezes, and the ever-present
possibility of love.
Nina loves all things spicy and sweet, with chili chocolates being at the top
of the list. She is also a fan of glossy magazines, pop culture, Gilmore Girls,
energy bites, Orangetheory, and the sound of silence.
She lives in Wisconsin with her meteorologist husband (yes, she asks him daily,
"What's the weather forecast?"), their two children, a hyperactive
dog, and a snail named Pipsqueak.
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