Review: Hot start to the series
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2014
3.5 starsRocky Ride is the first book in the Thompson and Sons series, a spin off of the Six Pack Ranch books, and the first book I have read by this author. Even though Anna and Mitch have made appearances in other books, this can be read as a standalone, although it has made me curious to go back and read more about this family.On the outside Anna and Mitch are opposites, she is a RCMP officer, dedicated to her job and having a career in law enforcement. He is one of the town's bad boys, with a reputation to match the tough exterior. When these two get together, sparks fly in their clandestine encounters, passion running at an all time high, each totally focused on the other in those moments. To Anna, these encounters are just that; hot, satisfying sex with no long term commitment or attachment. To Mitch they are becoming only a taste of what he wants long term, and when he decides to ask Anna for more he is unsure of her reaction.This books jumps right in to the steamy, unadulterated passion these two share. They really heat up the page when they are together, and I did feel the chemistry between Anna and Mitch. I felt the urgency in their lust for each other but I felt I missed out on complete connection to their emotions. I wanted to know a bit more of the backstory of each of the characters so I could invest fully in their romance. Having said that, I liked the way Anna came into her own by looking past the exterior and standing up for Mitch when the town's prejudices and uninformed judgments tried to disrupt their relationship. Anna is one smart woman, only too aware of the harm narrow mindedness can cause, and when she sets her mind on a more permanent relationship with Mitch, she handles the troublemaker with smarts and shrewdness. It was also refreshing to have the male want 'more' and Mitch's list of fantasies were romantic and heartfelt. I really liked the way he set out to win Anna's heart, gain her trust and forge a committed relationship.Overall I enjoyed this book and will be reading the next in the series