How did the hottest hockey player in the NHL wind up braiding hair and hosting tea parties?
Because someone was foolish enough to name him co-guardian of their children. That's how.
Cole Montgomery's living his best life--until he gets a call from an attorney letting him know he's been entrusted with the care of two little girls. He can't imagine why anyone would think he was a good role model. He can't even keep a plant alive.
Lingerie designer Hailey Casselton grew up with a free-spirited mother. So, when she finds out she's the temporary co-guardian to two children, she's determined to give them the best Christmas they've ever had. Unfortunately, she has to live with the jerk from high school who ruined her senior year.
But she gets a glimpse of the man behind Cole's larger-than-life persona, and she likes what she sees. He might be used to living for himself, but he works hard to change his ways and meet the needs of these lost and scared girls. It doesn't take long for her to enter dangerous territory--falling for a guy who's never going to settle down.
Except...as much as Cole keeps saying he can't wait to get his freedom back...he can't deny these girls--and okay, even Hailey--have become the very best part of his life.
And he's not quite sure what to do about that.
Because someone was foolish enough to name him co-guardian of their children. That's how.
Cole Montgomery's living his best life--until he gets a call from an attorney letting him know he's been entrusted with the care of two little girls. He can't imagine why anyone would think he was a good role model. He can't even keep a plant alive.
Lingerie designer Hailey Casselton grew up with a free-spirited mother. So, when she finds out she's the temporary co-guardian to two children, she's determined to give them the best Christmas they've ever had. Unfortunately, she has to live with the jerk from high school who ruined her senior year.
But she gets a glimpse of the man behind Cole's larger-than-life persona, and she likes what she sees. He might be used to living for himself, but he works hard to change his ways and meet the needs of these lost and scared girls. It doesn't take long for her to enter dangerous territory--falling for a guy who's never going to settle down.
Except...as much as Cole keeps saying he can't wait to get his freedom back...he can't deny these girls--and okay, even Hailey--have become the very best part of his life.
And he's not quite sure what to do about that.
5 STARS
This story hits all the high marks for me ! Hailey and Cole are outstanding characters with great depth to them. I couldn't not like them. And as different as their upbringing was (she was poor and he was rich) they still had a thing or two in common. For one thing although their parent loved them, they didn't meet their basic needs as they were growing up. This was well done on the emotional level without descending into mush to my way of thinking.
Those two little girls? Paisley and Evvie were the added sparkle in the story. I enjoyed them so much and it was fun and touching to see how easy it was for Cole and Hailey to fall in love with them.
Cole's father Trevor was a famous, very well liked actor. This is where the riches came from although Cole was making big bucks as a great hockey player. I was so glad Trevor was included in the story. Not only was he bigger than life fun but he also adds more emotional connection as time goes on.
Did I like how the story ended ? Yes, and I'm so glad that I bought this book. I had high hopes for it and those hopes were met.
By the way, this book cover was the first thing that caught my attention and caused me to slow and take another look. So, for me it was a good cover choice !
No comments:
Post a Comment