Review: "But our Lives start with a We"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2014
“But our lives start with a we”Rising Assets Book #3 of Maverick Montana Series Rebecca ZanettiWow this series only gets better.  Didn’t think it possible.  I love Rebecca Zanetti’s writing and we waited a long time for our Maverick Montana fix to be sated.  Let me tell you the wait was so worth it.This is Colton Freeze and Melanie Jacoby’s story and what a sweet story it is.Long time best friends forever Mel and Colt never wanted to spoil the good thing they had going.  Along with their best friend Hawk, the three of them had dreams growing up and none of them included falling for one another.In high school they weren’t as close each dating different people and their lives taking them in different directions but they always stayed in touch.  When Colton went away to college he made it a point to text or email Melanie.  The longer he was away the more he realized he missed his best friend and looked forward to the texts and emails.  When Colton finally graduated and came home to take over and run the family’s business things changed.  Sitting in the bar with his best bud Hawk, Colton was told that Mel was working herself to death by working 3 jobs.  One at the coffee shop, her ranch and at the bar at night.  Colt could not believe what he was hearing.  When Mel came into the bar ready for work in a tight little tank top and short skirt just barely covering her, something clicked in Colton.  He couldn’t take his eyes off her.  He was angry that she didn’t see fit to come to him for help if she needed.  But he wasn’t going to make a scene in the bar.  Hawk in conversation wanted to know when Colt was going to go after Mel and that the two of them were meant to be.  Colt’s response was he didn’t want to mess up their friendship.  After Mel’s shift at the bar Colt drove her home and he pulled the controlling act on her MISTAKE.  Mel was her own person and she wanted to stand on her own two feet.  Besides she couldn’t very well tell Colton why she was going broke.  She received devastating news that she would become infertile and not be able to have kids.  She had a very short window to get pregnant if she even could. While they were arguing back and forth Colton breached her personal space and they were toe –toe then he leans in grabs her hair and pulls her towards him for a kiss of all kisses.  Done hook, line and sinker something shifted and they would never be the same.  Colton couldn’t concentrate all he was thinking about was Mel and Mel was constantly distracted with the thoughts of Colton’s kiss.  She desperately tried to talk herself out of putting any meaning into it. She knew Colton’s type of women, and she didn’t fit that category.  Plus his relationships never lasted.  She didn’t want to be another notch in his belt and their friendship meant too much to her.  Truth is as much as they wanted to fight it they were in love with each other and probably always have been just never wanted to take the next step. That’s all I can say you’ll need to read Rising Assets and experience the story for yourself.This story was deliciously written, I totally fell in love with Colton’s and Mel’s characters. I loved the way the family gave subtle advice to Colton and then threatened if he hurt her they would hurt him.  Including his best friend Hawk.  One of my fave characters had a mention in this read “Bob” damn I want to know who “Bob” is.  One of my favorite parts was when Hawk told Colt the entire town had a bet going when Colton and Mel would make it official.  I cracked up laughing.  All the shenanigans going on with the town folk to try and distract them so their date would win was so adorable.  And of Course Loni was right in the thick of things.  Best supporting character in a book ever. At the end when you find out who the bet taker was, you will be shocked. You will also be shocked at who the winners were.  5* read most definitely and I so want the next book to be Dawn and Hawks.  I’m really needing their story.