Review: Loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 26, 2013
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest reviewI absolutely loved book one in the Summer Lake series so I was very excited when I found out that there would be a book two. I quickly answered yes when SJ asked me if I would like to read book two. Holly and Pete's story definitely did not disappoint, and I enjoyed that the dynamic of their relationship was different from Emma and Jack's. By the way if you have not read book 1 you definitely should. I always prefer to read a series in order, but you could read this without reading the first book. The same characters are in both books though and book one gives great background so I would say get both at the same time because after reading book one you will want to jump right into book two.Holly and Pete's story picks up right where the first book left off with Pete giving Holly a ride back to LA. Holly and Pete both feel an instant attraction for each other. Pete is a CEO that has a plan that does not call for a serious relationship for a few more years, and Holly is a small business owner that puts her all into making it successful. Holly also believes that Pete is way out of her league because they come from different worlds. So the two of them agree that since she will be the Maid of Honor and he will be the Best Man for Emma and Jack's wedding that instead of fighting the attraction they feel, they should give in and get it out of their system, but when one night is not enough and only intensifies how they feel they most both decide whether plans and beliefs are worth changing for something that could be so much more than just sex.This story made me feel so many different emotions as I was reading. I laughed, smiled a lot, and felt for the two main characters as they struggled with what choices to make. Any book that makes me feel different emotions is an automatic high rated book for me. This book gets five stars because not only did I get invested in the main characters, but I am really looking forward to reading more about the other characters. There are also several very hot and steamy scenes, which is always a plus! I really liked how the first two books focused on coming back home and lifelong friendship along with finding love. It will be interesting to read more about the other characters of Summer Lake. I can't wait to read the next book in this series!