Review: The story is one of the better crafted `clueless perfect match' stories that I have ever read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2013
This was such a fun and clever story, redolent with the flavors that mean New Orleans to many, and realistic characters to enjoy. Colby is back in her hometown, filling in as head chef in the family restaurant after several years away from home, family and traditions. Her upscale restaurant in Las Vegas specializes in Italian, not Cajun cuisine: and she hasn't been able to bring herself to cook any of the food she grew up with.Jason is a firefighter, single father of Emma, his near 12 year old daughter, and widower. While it takes him time to realize that his best friend's sister is all grown up and back in town: Colby's brother Cane holds nothing back in warning him off his sister.With clever dialog that runs the gamut from funny to flirty, and a completely adorable scene with father and daughter in the feminine hygiene aisle of the store, Jason will steal your heart. Other family members and characters come forward to either provide advice or tease: the one constant is the deep emotional connections and loyalty the characters have for one another. While the story ultimately becomes a ride with Jason and Colby as they overcome their fears and doubts for their own happy ever after: each character has a unique and special relationship with them, and a deep sense of loyalty and caring for them.The story is one of the better crafted `clueless perfect match' stories that I have ever read. Jason and Colby were made for one another and he is the perfect one to help her heal. This story had me laughing and in tears, while admiring the family and sense of belonging that Colby fought so desperately against when she first arrived. The first in a series by Rachel Harris - I can't wait to see Cane and Sherry's stories.I received an eArc from the Entangled for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.