Review: Deep Autumn Heat, A Review for the Blog Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2013
Ever start reading a book and know right off that there is something special about it? Yeah, me too! and Deep Autumn Heat is one of those. Elisabeth Barrett starts her Star Harbor Series with a wonderful book. She introduces us to four unique and individual brothers, sexy as sin of course. Hometown bad boys, excellent romance and a bit of suspense.Sebastian Grayson is home to spend Labor Day weekend with his brothers. They do this every year in memory of the father they loved and lost way to soon. He is both arrogant and charming, loyal to his family and a successful Chef. His career is on track, the women practically throw themselves at him. yep life is good. Until he walks into the new restaurant in town and meets the sexy new owner. A woman who just isn't interested. Confused and yes a bit challenged he decides to find out more about her. Each piece of information makes him want to know more about her. A woman who just not into him..Lexie Meyers, mystery woman. Lexie has been accept into the close knit community and on her way to making a name for herself. She has a signature coconut cake that other chefs keep trying to steal. Sometimes a bit too strenuously but to Lexie that's all just part of the fun. Her last relationship was abusive and the last thing she wants is to get involved with another charismatic man. When she meets Sebastian Grayson inner sparks fly, fortunately for her she hides it well. All she wants is to live her life alone, on her own terms. Seems like someone else has a different idea.Sebastian is so intrigued by Lexie he decides to take some more time in Star Harbor and get to know her. Using a childhood friend's wedding as his excuse. What he discovers is that as much as he wants Lexie, as much as he enjoyed attending his friend's wedding and as much as he loves spending time with his brother, he finds he truly just loves being in Star Harbor. Meeting Lexie changes his life in a plethora of ways. Suddenly every location he finds in Boston for his second restaurant is wrong. He slowly sees what he wants in his life and it centers around Lexie but it results in inspiration.Lexie's past has come back to haunt her.. She is being stalked by her ex by demanding letters, hang ups and finally physical attack. But is she? Her suppliers are suddenly not showing up on time, one of her best employees is flaking out on her and this gorgeous man just won't leave her alone. And yes, in her mind it all boils down to the same thing. It takes time for her to sort out all of the incidents and realize that Seb is someone worth risking it all for.Together they find a way to meet in the middle and Lexie learns that leaning on someone is not always a bad thing. That trusting the right person can make your world just a better place to be.An excellent start to a new series.. Ms Barrett leaves enough lines dangling that as soon as you finish the book you want to read the next one. Fortunately, Book two is also out and it's review is coming next week..ShauniThis review is based on the ARC of Deep Autumn Heat provided by netgalley