Romance | Women's Fiction
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes a tale of a strong-willed dancer exercising her independence and the rich biker she can’t let go.
Salena Barone has broken free of her family and moved into an apartment above the D’Angelos' restaurant, where she works as a manager—without a husband, thank you very much. But even on a restaurant salary, she soon finds herself strapped for cash. Salena’s never been afraid of living on the wild side, though, so she takes on a side hustle that’ll raise big bucks…and eyebrows, if anyone finds out.
Tattooed biker Ryan is the youngest of the wealthy Rutledge wine family and has never dreamed of rings, forever, or continuing the family business. He’s perfectly happy living his own life and helping out hardworking folks in his own way.
When these two independent singles spot each other at a Rutledge-D’Angelo wedding, the attraction is instant. But as their friendship with benefits evolves into something more, the secrets Salena’s keeping—from family, friends, and Ryan—threaten the happily ever after she never knew she wanted.
4 STARS
I have to say that I liked this book but with some reservations. Salena really was a spunky, original kind of woman that I did like. She marched to the beat of her own drum fighting resistance most of the way. What was the resistance? Family trying to force her into their old world mold and ideas. It gets pretty exhausting for her many times, being pressured and put down so much. But she was so funny and bold with others, which made you think, "What's coming out of her mouth next?"
Ryan has his own resistance, when it comes to being his own man. But at least he has had more success with his parents than Salena has gotten. I couldn't help but like him. Several people told him he was taking a risk when they noticed how Salena was drawing him in. He just said she was worth it and called her "Trouble". She didn't mind that title at all. If you want emotions in a story this one will have plenty of them in a non-mushy way.
The only downside for me was so much sexual innuendo, and while there weren't explicit scenes, they do figure in.
I did like the secondary people that surrounded both main characters. Especially brash, direct, 9 year old, Frannie D'Angelo. She was hilarious! She WAS like Salina in the way that you never knew what was going to come out of her mouth next.
There are several other things going on in the story that adds even more depth to the story.
The ending was good and the Epilogue even better.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
-NETGALLEY-
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