Review: Steamy Seattle Sullivans!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2013
Bella Andre has done it again!  Even though this is a whole new branch of Sullivan's it's very apparent that family traits run strong and this branch of the family is every bit as close as their California cousins.  It also appears that no matter where, California or Washington men can and will do stupid things even when they mean well while doing it!Rafe Sullivan is a successful private investigator but lately his job is bringing him no satisfaction.  When his sister Mia railroads him into buying the lake house their parents owned when they were kids, he decides to take some time off and access his life.  He certainly doesn't expect to run into an old family friend who is all grown up and sending his hormones into overdrive.Brooke Jansen has been making her own way since her grandparent's death and she inherited their lake front home.  With a thriving chocolate business and a quiet lifestyle she's quite happy and her business is about to really take off thanks to her new business partner.  When Rafe pulls up on his motorcycle she fondly remembers his wild ways and hopes to convince him to take her for a walk on the wild side.Both these characters were easy to like although Rafe was somewhat brooding for a good part of the time.  The thing is his mood and reasons were valid and I did love watching how his spirit seemed to lift once he was back at Lake Wenatchee and when he was around Brooke.  I'll admit Brooke took me a little by surprise once she made up her mind she was going to seduce Rafe.  She was tenacious and bold and I honestly think that's what convinced Rafe to move forward; it was easy for him to not see her as the little girl who always had a crush on him.While renovating Rafe's home they spend a lot of time together and really begin to understand and get to know each other as adults.  The attraction between them was immense so it's surprise that they get intimate fairly quickly.  They have some bumps in the road mainly due to Rafe's inability to trust easily and Brooke needing her independence.  I enjoyed watching them work through these issues and the advice they receive from Rafe's nosey siblings.The first book in a new series is always a little tough because we are getting to know the characters, their places, and what makes them all tick.  However, I felt quite at home with this group of Sullivan's and I can't wait for the next book.  I'm pretty sure someone from Mia's past is going to turn her world on its axis!