When Vince comes back to his hometown a completely made over, hyper-masculine version of his former self, the last person he expects to recognize him and be happy to see him is his childhood crush, tormentor, Tack.
Tack cannot believe he has a chance at redemption, at being with the boy he let be bullied, but definitely had feelings for, still has feelings for. But Vince may have an agenda Tack is unaware of, and that agenda may be the biggest obstacle standing in their way.
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I wanted to love this, I really did. The blurb really got me, and the cover conveys a sweet sensibility that admittedly, Tack has. Unfortunately, there's a big, big reason why I couldn't love this, and that's Vince. He's completely unlikable. Yes, he was the one bullied when he was younger, and Tack certainly should have, and did, make amends for that. But...in the present, Vince had transformed himself into an ass who treated Tack horribly, even when it became obvious Tack had changed. Sorry, but Vince was so unlikable that I couldn't bring myself to rate this one higher, no matter how much I like Tack and his child, Jules.
When Vince comes back to his hometown a completely made over, hyper-masculine version of his former self, the last person he expects to recognize him and be happy to see him is his childhood crush, tormentor, Tack.
Tack cannot believe he has a chance at redemption, at being with the boy he let be bullied, but definitely had feelings for, still has feelings for. But Vince may have an agenda Tack is unaware of, and that agenda may be the biggest obstacle standing in their way.
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I wanted to love this, I really did. The blurb really got me, and the cover conveys a sweet sensibility that admittedly, Tack has. Unfortunately, there's a big, big reason why I couldn't love this, and that's Vince. He's completely unlikable. Yes, he was the one bullied when he was younger, and Tack certainly should have, and did, make amends for that. But...in the present, Vince had transformed himself into an ass who treated Tack horribly, even when it became obvious Tack had changed. Sorry, but Vince was so unlikable that I couldn't bring myself to rate this one higher, no matter how much I like Tack and his child, Jules.
Rachel's an extraordinary single mom who can't say no when it comes to giving her kids what they need, what they want. She does it all. When her ex flakes on taking the kids for the summer, she ends up coming into contact with her former brother-in-law, and nothing is the same ever again.
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I may not be a mother, though I helped raise my niece and nephew starting when I was a teenager, but my mom was a Wonder Woman single mom, so I can relate to Rachel's character, and certainly appreciate her. I loved the humor, her willingness to do it all for her kids, and I adored Trevor and the chemistry that sprang up between the two. As rom-coms go, this one is top notch - sweet, fun, and entirely relatable.
Rachel's an extraordinary single mom who can't say no when it comes to giving her kids what they need, what they want. She does it all. When her ex flakes on taking the kids for the summer, she ends up coming into contact with her former brother-in-law, and nothing is the same ever again.
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I may not be a mother, though I helped raise my niece and nephew starting when I was a teenager, but my mom was a Wonder Woman single mom, so I can relate to Rachel's character, and certainly appreciate her. I loved the humor, her willingness to do it all for her kids, and I adored Trevor and the chemistry that sprang up between the two. As rom-coms go, this one is top notch - sweet, fun, and entirely relatable.
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When the first responders of Scarlet Springs notice the first plume of smoke, tensions immediately ramp up and the men and women snap to attention. What follows is a nail-biting, on the edge of your seat, action-packed ride as everyone, from simply residents, to different responders (hot shots, smoke jumpers, firefighters, medics and law enforcement) to the animals of Scarlet Springs and nearby areas, evacuate and attempt to help battle the fire.
Although I've only read two of the Colorado High Country series, and none of the I-Team series, it was fairly easy to read and understand what was going on in Chasing Fire. I didn't recognize all the characters here of course, but of the ones I did recognize, I loved seeing them again, especially Chaska and Naomi and Jesse and Ellie. From page one, down to the very last page, I was so into this story, wanting to know how/if everyone would get out, and if Scarlet Springs would be saved. I also have to say that reading this story was really hard for me (although easy to relate to) because my brother and his eldest son just lost their homes and all their physical belongings in the recent Camp Fire fire that ravaged Paradise in Northern California. But, at the same time, because I was able to relate, it made me appreciate this story all the more. I felt every emotion the characters felt - all the fear, all the anger, all the anguish, and finally, the joy that they were alive. Thank you, Pamela Clare, for this beautiful, moving, action-packed story!
When the first responders of Scarlet Springs notice the first plume of smoke, tensions immediately ramp up and the men and women snap to attention. What follows is a nail-biting, on the edge of your seat, action-packed ride as everyone, from simply residents, to different responders (hot shots, smoke jumpers, firefighters, medics and law enforcement) to the animals of Scarlet Springs and nearby areas, evacuate and attempt to help battle the fire.
Although I've only read two of the Colorado High Country series, and none of the I-Team series, it was fairly easy to read and understand what was going on in Chasing Fire. I didn't recognize all the characters here of course, but of the ones I did recognize, I loved seeing them again, especially Chaska and Naomi and Jesse and Ellie. From page one, down to the very last page, I was so into this story, wanting to know how/if everyone would get out, and if Scarlet Springs would be saved. I also have to say that reading this story was really hard for me (although easy to relate to) because my brother and his eldest son just lost their homes and all their physical belongings in the recent Camp Fire fire that ravaged Paradise in Northern California. But, at the same time, because I was able to relate, it made me appreciate this story all the more. I felt every emotion the characters felt - all the fear, all the anger, all the anguish, and finally, the joy that they were alive. Thank you, Pamela Clare, for this beautiful, moving, action-packed story!
Code of Honor is an action-packed romantic suspense. Jesse and Lanie have history. They've known each other for a long time and it hasn't exactly beenCode of Honor is an action-packed romantic suspense. Jesse and Lanie have history. They've known each other for a long time and it hasn't exactly been fairytales and roses for them. So when she's recruited into his team (HORNET), their history makes things even more difficult for the two of them. Jesse's life hasn't exactly gone to plan. He's got ex-wives coming out of his rear, his teenage son seems to hate him, his new recruit is making him uncomfortably aware of her, and he just wants to become a doctor. And then there's the little (HUGE) snafu the team runs into during what was supposed to be just a training mission. A training mission with no live weapons. Yeah...
I really liked Code of Honor. It's got lots of action. The two leads are interesting and likable, especially Lanie, and their chemistry is smokin' hot. Even the secondary cast is interesting and made me want to read the previous stories in this series. I always know I'm going to like a romantic suspense if the action is balanced well with the steam and the emotional, and Code of Honor manages that balance impressively. Even the epilogue, which sents up the next story about the Cajun Jean-Luc, is intriguing and is just daring me to dive into his story. If you like your romantic suspense with lots of action, plenty of heart, and chemistry to spare, 1-click Code of Honor today.
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Code of Honor is an action-packed romantic suspense. Jesse and Lanie have history. They've known each other for a long time and it hasn't exactly been fairytales and roses for them. So when she's recruited into his team (HORNET), their history makes things even more difficult for the two of them. Jesse's life hasn't exactly gone to plan. He's got ex-wives coming out of his rear, his teenage son seems to hate him, his new recruit is making him uncomfortably aware of her, and he just wants to become a doctor. And then there's the little (HUGE) snafu the team runs into during what was supposed to be just a training mission. A training mission with no live weapons. Yeah...
I really liked Code of Honor. It's got lots of action. The two leads are interesting and likable, especially Lanie, and their chemistry is smokin' hot. Even the secondary cast is interesting and made me want to read the previous stories in this series. I always know I'm going to like a romantic suspense if the action is balanced well with the steam and the emotional, and Code of Honor manages that balance impressively. Even the epilogue, which sents up the next story about the Cajun Jean-Luc, is intriguing and is just daring me to dive into his story. If you like your romantic suspense with lots of action, plenty of heart, and chemistry to spare, 1-click Code of Honor today.
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Cian's been searching for his magical ons for almost 2 years. Unfortunately, he'll never find her...considering Scarlett may have lied about a few important details. But what happens when he DOES find her? This playboy prince is going to give her the royal treatment and convince her she's as into him as he is into her.
Scarlett cannot believe her sweet prince finally found her. There's a reason she lied to him about...well, everything. She's definitely not princess material. She's a small town mechanic who wears what mechanics wear - not tiaras and gowns. And, most importantly, she has a teen daughter she's trying her best to raise to not make the mistakes she made. But Cian isn't going anywhere and he's wearing down her strong resistance with the way he takes care of her and her daughter. He seems sure they'll stay together, but she's not sure of anything but that she's falling hard.
A sweet, laid back prince who only wants to take care of the people he loves? Who the hell wouldn't love him? It's no surprise that Scarlett fell so hard for her prince, even if it took a bit for Cian to convince her they were meant to be. Because of Scarlett's past, she had some baggage, but it was no match for a determined, swoon worthy guy like Cian. Once she saw how much he cared for her daughter, and I just knew there was no way she was going to be able to resist much longer. I've been loving these royals of Erin's, and I'm impatient for the next royal to fall in love now when Henry and Ruby finally get together.
Aww...Wanted: Mom for Christmas is a sweet holiday read. HL (Henry Lee) really wants a mom for Christmas, REALLY, REALLY wants one. So when Nora showsAww...Wanted: Mom for Christmas is a sweet holiday read. HL (Henry Lee) really wants a mom for Christmas, REALLY, REALLY wants one. So when Nora shows up on his doorstep, claiming she's from the Rent-A-Mom company to be their "mom" for awhile, he's all for it. Now, if only his dad, Hawk Savage, would agree, then HL's day, life, would be made.
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Seriously, who the heck could resist such a sweet premise?! Thank God Hawk realized that having his high school girlfriend back in his life was a good thing, and decided not to send her away after he recovered from his bout with the flu. And that he didn't fight his feelings for her. Nora did, for about a second, but in the spirit of the holidays, it was all resolved with a minimum of angst, and Nora, Hawk, HL and Heather got their sweet HEA.
If you like your holiday reads on the sweet side with a touch of sexy, 1-click Wanted: Mom for Christmas today. You won't regret it and you'll fall in love with the Savage family just as I did.
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Aww...Wanted: Mom for Christmas is a sweet holiday read. HL (Henry Lee) really wants a mom for Christmas, REALLY, REALLY wants one. So when Nora shows up on his doorstep, claiming she's from the Rent-A-Mom company to be their "mom" for awhile, he's all for it. Now, if only his dad, Hawk Savage, would agree, then HL's day, life, would be made.
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Seriously, who the heck could resist such a sweet premise?! Thank God Hawk realized that having his high school girlfriend back in his life was a good thing, and decided not to send her away after he recovered from his bout with the flu. And that he didn't fight his feelings for her. Nora did, for about a second, but in the spirit of the holidays, it was all resolved with a minimum of angst, and Nora, Hawk, HL and Heather got their sweet HEA.
If you like your holiday reads on the sweet side with a touch of sexy, 1-click Wanted: Mom for Christmas today. You won't regret it and you'll fall in love with the Savage family just as I did.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review....more
Wyatt's heart is closed for business after catching his wife cheating on him with his at-the-time best friend. But he's started over at his family's estate, has made a name for himself with the family's newest bar distillery. And now somehow he's offered his enemy a job there after having seen her get fired. He's not sure what he was thinking, offering his former best friend's ex-wife a job at his bar, but he can't back out of it now. Ava and her adorable little girl Faith need this job or they'll be homeless and broke. He may always argue with Ava, but he's not so much of a jerk that he'd let that happen.
Ava regrets a lot of things in her marriage to her douchey ex, but she also got the best thing in her life from it - her daughter Faith. But her ex had a much better lawyer than she, so she's stuck at a dead end job living paycheck to paycheck. And now that dead end job is gone, thanks to a horrible boss. She's used to life sucking, so imagine her surprise when help in the form of her sort of enemy, aka the man who happened to be her ex friend's husband, the same ex friend her ex-husband cheated on her with. Yeah. Working with Wyatt Wilder might test her strength, but she'll survive, she has to, for her daughter's sake. And she just might lose her heart to him after finding out he's so much more than she had realized.
If ever a couple deserves healing, love and happiness with each other, it's Ava and Wyatt. Life had done them both wrong, had given them scars and baggage that no one deserved. All their fighting before was just an outlet of their true feelings for each other, so it was inevitable that once in close proximity, they'd not only give into those feelings, they'd realize how they had really felt all along. I've been loving the Wilder Brothers series, and in Wyatt and Ava I think I've found my new favorite couple. I wouldn't call them a true enemies to lovers story, but the snark and the tension was definitely there, which is usually my favorite part of enemies to more, but here, it's their heart - individually, as a couple, their heart is beautiful.
When Remington "Rem" and Elouise "El" had a memorable night, they agreed it wasn't to be repeated or spoken of after. Their friend circle would never be the same, and she already doesn't feel like she belongs in their world, so she isn't about to do anything to rock the boat. And then there's Rem...he's a bachelor who doesn't do relationships or commitment. But when a relationship he never wanted or thought he'd have is dropped in his lap, El is the only one he can think of to help him. But will she agree to his high-handed demand?
I normally love me an alpha, but he has to have something redeeming about him that isn't just the person he loves. I didn't find anything very likable about Rem. Not only was he high-handed with El (and others) from the very beginning, he was determined she do everything, give her all, while he gave nothing. Nope, not even. But aside from disliking Rem, there were a few other reasons why I couldn't give this 4 stars - the writing was choppy, especially in the dialogue and inner dialogue. I feel as if the author doesn't either believe in contractions, or doesn't like using them, and it took me out of the story every time. There are things I like though - El is sassy and strong, and her circle and Rem's circle are awesome, and the chemistry is sizzling hot.
Maggie and Colt met one fateful summer in Paris and developed a first love that was destined...to (not) be. They should have been enjoying a life with love, children, and all that, but fate had different plans for them. Now all these years later, though, somehow fate has brought them back together in Italy. Is their timing right this time? Or will the thing that tore them apart the first time, tear them apart again?
I love Maggie and Colt's second chance love story! From the blush of teenaged first love, to the melancholy years of separation, clear down to the joyful yet emotional highs and lows of their reunion, I was here for every word, rooting them on and hoping they were finally in the right space to make it work.
Polly and Ryan, her brother's best friend, had a crazy hot night, but he never called after, so she's assuming he didn't want a repeat, didn't want anything to do with her. Except, perhaps it was a bit of miscommunication or misunderstanding, because Ryan is interested in a lot more than one time with Polly.
Ryan's come back to his roots. He's back on the ranch, and he's even got his new son Jake with him. His life would be complete if he could convince Polly that he wants everything with her. He knows she's got the wrong idea about herself, and even about him, so he's decided to gently but firmly, show her what she means to him and his son.
Such a sweet story! Ryan is adorable with Jake. Jake is adorable with Polly. They're all adorable with their found, and original, families. And Polly and Ryan are seriously adorable with each other. I love the way Ryan convinced Polly of his true feelings, in sweet, sexy billionaire style. But what I love most is how Jake gets welcomed into the fold of the Wild family and how he in turns embraces Polly. The Wilds make me want to embrace my parents' country roots on their ranch, and create my own Wild world.
Adam cannot believe his family's new horse trainer is the gorgeous woman wearing pink cowboy boots. Oh, he's not upset because he thinks she can't do the job, no, he's upset because he absolutely cannot be attracted to his employee. His gorgeous employee who has won over not just his horses, but his family too. But no matter, even if he's attracted to her, even if they end up crossing that line, there's no way love will end up happening because he's done that once and look where it got him...
James has been seeking her father's approval her entire life. When it finally becomes obvious he's never going to let go of his ridiculous, outdated notions and realize she's not just a woman, she's the best damn horse trainer around, she decides to start over and go from there. Little did she know that she'd be welcomed into a new family at Lodestar Ranch who'd not only approve of her, but stand by her, support her, believe in her, and love her. Even her boss, grumpy single dad Adam, is coming around. But will he ever let her in completely? Or will his first love be the only woman he wanted forever with?
Considering I grew up in the country, you'd think I'd be a cowboy lover, but I'm really not. Not unless the cowboy in question is a hot but grumpy single dad like Adam. This man...I fell so much in love with him, his son, his dad, and his horses. And James too! She's not just a ray of sunshine in perfect foil to Adam, she's strong, she's sweet, and has the most loving heart. Only she would be able to scale Adam's walls and make him and his whole circle welcome her into their family. I can't wait to read more about Lodestar Ranch now.
Lennon's moved to this small town to get away after divorcing her ass of an ex. One night with a gorgeous man could mean the start of something amazing, or something...dangerous? Because Pope is the Prez of the local MC and we all know what that means. But perhaps not because he's worked hard to clean up his club, protect his town, and most of all, protect his niece and his brothers. Now he's got a new person to protect, to care for, after that night, and he's not letting her go.
MC fiction can be a bit much. Not that I don't love my SOA, because I freaking do, but MC stories are not always my jam. Here in Dead to Rights, though, the MC aspect is toned down and isn't the main focus. The main focus is Pope and Lennon, and whew! Because they're hot together. He had a down and dirty mouth, a protective, bossy manner, and loves fiercely. Lennon is amazing, throws the sass, but Pope is the perfect person to show her how a real man treats the woman he loves. I think this is an excellent way to start off a new series, and Pope, Lennon and Pope's niece more than exceeded the expectations I've had of him since he was introduced in the Redemption series. Now I'm excitedly waiting for the next Ashland story.
Willa's nursed a crush on her sister's best friend, Zander, forever now, but thinks he's gay, and knows he doesn't see her as anything other than his friend's sister. And then there's his friend, Damian, with whom she thinks Zander is in a relationship. Is it possible she has everything wrong?
For most of his life, Zander's focus has been on hockey. Now that he's a rookie, he's determined more than ever to focus on that and only that. His sexuality isn't something he discusses with most people, nor can he in the career he's chosen. So what can he do with the feelings he has for both his fwb, Damian, and his best friend's sister and coach's daughter, Willa? He has to keep everything in the shadows, but perhaps not everything will stay there.
Damian lives a life of luxury and wealth. But he doesn't have the love Willa and Zander have with her family. He never realized he was even looking for it until he finally finds it with both of them, and his new, found family. He finds his place, finally, unexpectedly.
I really like this MMF story. Individually, Zander, Willa and Damian are interesting, likable, and layered, with complementary personalities. As a trio, they're even more likable. The way they worked through their feelings for each other, and decided to come forward with their relationship is probably my favorite part - it highlights the struggles people with unconventional relationships go through, and shows how much each grows by the end. The only slight criticism I have of this otherwise great story is that the heat was lower than I figured it would be, and there wasn't a definite scene with the 3 of them. I wanted more of them all together for it to feel balanced and complete as a threesome. Aside from this one thing, though, the story is pretty great. I can't wait for more of these hockey players falling in love now.
Simon needs help with his son Grey this summer, but he really can't hire his neighbor, who happens to be his sister's friend, can he? Not when she's the first woman to make him feel something since his wife passed away years ago. But Grey adores Greer, and Simon's determined to be the best dad he can be, and get his writing done, so now he's in close proximity to a ray of sunshine who's going to make him rethink his stance on dating.
Greer's lonely, going back to her empty house every night is getting to her. So when her adorable neighbor Grey finagles his dad into asking her to be his summer nanny, she can't say no. Nor can she say no when Grey tells everyone she and Simon are dating and now they have to fake date for Simon's mom's sake. But she can't let her heart get involved because whatever this is, isn't real and Simon flat out told her he doesn't date, can't be that man for her. So fake dating, falling in love with Grey and Simon, nothing's quite going the way she thought it would. If only Simon could see that he is capable of moving past his fear of loss, because she's not leaving him and Grey...
This is a sweet, low key and low angst story. Grey absolutely steals the show, is the shining star of the entire thing. Greer and Simon are the epitome of grumpy/sunshine, and interesting in that he's the romance author and she's the personal trainer, which is a welcome switch. I have to admit, though, that as much as I like them, there wasn't a whole lot going on in this story. Their chemistry is most definitely slow burn, too slow actually, and I was waiting anxiously for something big to happen. It never did, and I found myself with a wandering mind for a bit. Still, Grey was by far enough to brighten the entire story, and lift it from 3 to 3.5 stars.
Emerson's boss is an ass. Hot, but definitely an ass. Thankfully his daughter is a sweetheart, or else Em wouldn't be able to get through her job as her nanny. How much longer can she put up with Nate, though? He has just pushed her too far this time, and she's got her mind on the future - away from him. But a proposal - a fake engagement in exchange for a whole lotta money could be the key to keeping her around.
Emerson doesn't know the real reason Nate's always been such a jerk to her - that she lives rent free in his mind, and he can't really have her. But when he needs help keeping custody of his daughter, he'll have to do everything he can to get on her good side, because he needs her to keep that custody. Now her proximity is testing his control and his restraint, and she's finding her way into his heart. Can this fake engagement make the natural leap to real without either of them or Brooklyn getting hurt?
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Hot boss, age gap, fake relationship, single dad?!? The tropes just keep coming and I love every single one! Nate really doesn't know how to handle how much Emerson is on his mind, then in his heart. She brings him to his knees in every way, and damn is it fun to read. Brooklyn is the perfect binding link between Em and Nate, she rounds out their story completely, and has the sweetest personality to boot. Delicious, entertaining and witty, and ultimately, sweet and swoon worthy - I love this story and cannot wait to find out the next couple in this series to fall in love.
Becky's finally had enough of her on again off again love's phobia of commitment. To save her heart, she needs to quit her job at Reed Security, and walk away from them and from Coop. But it will be harder to do that than she might have realized, considering there's someone after her, after them, oh who knows who exactly.
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Coop has spent his relationship with Becky pushing her away and pulling her closer, never letting Becky in, never giving her all of himself, and it's finally going to bite him in the butt because she's done. Will Coop ever take his head out of his ass and see just what he could have with Becky if he'd let her into his heart?!
Damn but Coop is a frustrating man! But I loved Becky and his story. It's got that push and pull I love when it's not too much, it's sexy, and the two make a great couple once they figure their shit out. The Reed Security team is such a fascinating, exciting series and Coop just makes it all the better.
Becky's finally had enough of her on again off again love's phobia of commitment. To save her heart, she needs to quit her job at Reed Security, and walk away from them and from Coop. But it will be harder to do that than she might have realized, considering there's someone after her, after them, oh who knows who exactly.
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Coop has spent his relationship with Becky pushing her away and pulling her closer, never letting Becky in, never giving her all of himself, and it's finally going to bite him in the butt because she's done. Will Coop ever take his head out of his ass and see just what he could have with Becky if he'd let her into his heart?!
Damn but Coop is a frustrating man! But I loved Becky and his story. It's got that push and pull I love when it's not too much, it's sexy, and the two make a great couple once they figure their shit out. The Reed Security team is such a fascinating, exciting series and Coop just makes it all the better.
Jemima's back with her sister Cass in Eureka. It's the best place for her now that she's got Nikki to watch over. Hopefully the man they're hiding from will never think to look for them here, and they can stay in this small town where they've both found a sense of belonging. Jem might have found her very own bad boy, and Nikki has found other kids she's bonded with. When Jemima wants to adopt Nikki, a marriage of convenience will surely be the best way to guarantee the adoption goes through. Will Raif agree, even though they both know the marriage won't be real, and there's a certain expiration date?
Raif's spent his whole life trying not to live up to his family's reputation. He just wants to make a life the right way, remembering his mom, taking care of his dad, and trying not to get involved in whatever trouble his brother is involved in. Then a beautiful, flirty woman comes along, and she and her girl dance into his heart and won't leave. But his brother's trouble, Jemima's past, and an expiration date for their marriage of convenience could dash his dreams before they can really get started.
"You fill my broken pieces with golden sunsets and love."
My heart...damn, I think Raif and Jemima (and Nikki) are my new favorite in this series. They are just so freaking sweet together, so heartfelt. Raif is so much more than just a bad boy - he has a tender heart, loves deeply and gently, and was always trying to move beyond what so many judged him to be. I wanted to cry that he felt so out of place among Jemima's crew, because of the perception he and everyone else had of him and his family. Then came Jemma with her equally tender heart, she never judged him, she saw the real him, beyond the bad boy exterior, of course she fell so hard for him. I love this small town of Eureka that Tia has created, but since it looks as she's bringing the series to a close, at least she completed it with this sweet, swoony couple who have the biggest hearts of them all.
Celeste and Lucas were neighbors who became best friends, and may have become more but Lucas shut that down fast, breaking Celeste's young heart. Then Jeremy came along and became the third best friend and eventually, Celeste's husband and father of her now teenage son Damien. The two were in love and when she lost him while he was deployed, it hit her hard. Though Lucas hasn't been in her life for years, and she's tried to shut down thoughts of him, he's back in town now and she's having a difficult time avoiding her first love and former best friend.
Lucas has held back from Celeste nearly his whole life. Now that he's back in town, all his feelings are starting to rise to the surface and he can't hold back anymore. Though Celeste is inevitably wary of him, he is determined they have their chance now. He loves her and isn't going to step aside any longer.
The feels and the angst are so intense between Celeste and Lucas that I almost couldn't stand it. I could feel what they were feelings - all the pain, the past hurt, and the guilt, and finally, most importantly, the love. Though I may shed some tears while Lucas and Celeste were making their journey, I was smiling by the time they found the happiness they fought so hard for.