#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery brings you a fan—favorite story about how learning to trust can make us stronger than we can ever be alone.
D. J. Monroe has to be at the very top of her game: it’s her job and her life to teach people how to defend themselves. She needs to be the best—trained and the most highly skilled fighter in order to protect herself and others. So when Special Forces expert Quinn Reynolds defeats her, she vows to give him whatever he wants in exchange for his instruction. After all, if he can best her, she has to do better.
But he wants the one thing D. J. isn't prepared to give—herself. Quinn asks too many questions. Makes her feel too much. He sees through too many of her defenses. And what he offers is a lifetime of happiness. But can D. J. trust him enough to seize that chance?
Book 10 in Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers series
Previously Published. (I read the older version) LINK
When I started reading this book, I realized that it was the second time that I had. But that was okay with me because I really enjoyed it both times. I really liked the Dedication at the beginning of the book that went like this: "To that young girl who grew up with broken winds and somehow learned to fly. You are, as always, an inspiration." Wow. Quinn was a great character and so was D.J. D.J. was one tough cookie who let only a very few into her life. Not very many people were allowed close. Especially men; those she ignored or scared off. On purpose.
Some of the conversations between Quinn and D.J. made me smile, especially when Quinn was being his charming self to her grumpiness. But that's not to say that Quinn doesn't have his own dark memories. But he does enjoy the challenge that D.J presents. He manages to worm out of her what her initials, D.J. stand for. That's quite an accomplishment.
I think that even though this was a shorter story, it was one of my all time favorites by this author.
WARNING NOTE- There is quite a bit of sex in the book after a certain point. That is something that I had forgotten. But the story itself was so good and the emotions so real, I focused mainly on that.
There is also another story included. Its called, "Home for the Holidays" by Sarah Mayberry.
Joe Lawson has a thing for his new neighbor Hannah Napier. As a single dad, he shouldn't be thinking what he is about her. Still, that doesn't stop them from getting close. And the way she connects with his kids, it's as if they're a family.
Turns out it's too good to be true. Seems Hannah has plans that don't include staying in Melbourne. Joe won't stand between her and her dreams, even though letting her go is nearly impossible. The holidays are looking grim, with him and his kids missing Hannah like crazy. But it is the season of surprises, and Hannah may have one for them! AMAZON
Another emotional story with really good main characters. Joe's kids, Ruby and Ben were heartwrenchingly good additions. Hannah and Joe's first meeting doesn't really start out well. In fact Joe starts things off on the wrong foot. But that didn't keep me from really liking BOTH of them. They each had things that they were trying to work out. And they do, there is a HEA, but several struggles are in store for them before that.
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