Review: I can't believe I finished it already
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2013
Wow - I can't believe I've finished it. Levi's Ultimatum was even better Tucker's Fall and that was a great read also.Many of the character's we've met in Tuckers Fall, the exceptions are our H/h, Levi & Tori. Behind the erotic, romantic theme of the book is a family secret, one that links many people together out of friendship and necessity. Some of our characters have learned to deal with the hidden secret better than others. Levi has never dealt with this issue well, he has been a vagabond for over a decade, having little contact with his family.  This all changes one day, and Levi decides it's time to head home. Shortly after arriving back in town, he meets a woman and her daughter (who is a most trusting, loving young girl who like to color) in the café and feelings he's never had bubble to the surface.The characters in the book were well written, realistic and likeable, that's not to say you wouldn't want to modify behavior now and again though. The symbiotic relationships between the main and supporting characters is strong, the tension evident, but above all they are there for each other.We learned many of the secrets in this novel, but I suspect there are still many that have not been exposed yet - I think there's more to Nina's back story then we've been exposed to; and I also wonder why Tucker's Mother made the decision she did to come forward. We also learn Tori's secret, one she is embarrassed by and is sure will drive Levi away if he finds out - personally I didn't find it too bad,  I suspect that if you are young and in love, and shunned by your family for loving this person it would leave a mark on you emotionally. The good news is Levi takes it in stride.The book has humor, conflict, angst, sexual tension, a bit of mystery, and hints of new relationships. The writing flows well, and the sex scenes are HOT and supportive to the storyline. The presence of a child in the book was not distracting, and I was pleased that Tori kept sight of the fact she was a mother, and didn't go off on her own agenda, leaving Hanna by the waysideI don't think I have done the book justice; there's lots going on, but it's all tied together really well.  There is no cliff hanger, but I wouldn't read the books out of order due to the central theme tying the back story together.  My biggest sadness is that now I have to wait for the next book.My thanks to Ms Gayle for another great read.