A SWEET TEMPTATION!
Running her own chocolate shop in a Highland castle is a
dream come true for Bonnie. Working with her reluctant new boss, Ewen, is not…
The brooding tycoon is infuriating and disarmingly attractive in equal measure,
but fragile Bonnie can't chance her heart again. A fling, however, could be
just what they both need… It's only supposed to be fun -- and temporary! Except
now Bonnie begins to wonder if Ewen is the second chance she never saw coming…
Good book about two people who must overcome painful
pasts before they are willing to risk their hearts again. After escaping an
abusive relationship, Bonnie applied to open a chocolate shop at a Scottish
castle. She formed a friendship with the Duke of Arbay as they corresponded about
their plans for the shop and looked forward to her arrival at the castle.
Imagine her dismay upon arriving and discovering that the duke has died and his
son isn't interested in their plans.
Ewen Harris was estranged from his father and hasn't returned
in many years. The last thing he wants is to be saddled with a castle with so
many bad memories. Unfortunately, the terms of the will state that he can't sell
the property for a year. His initial response to Bonnie's arrival was to send
her on her way.
I liked seeing Bonnie have the confidence to stand up to
Ewen and his reluctance to honor his father's deal with her. That got her foot
in the door and a chance to make her dream come true. She has no idea that he
intends his "trial period" to be the beginning and the end. I liked
her confidence and enthusiasm as she got the shop up and running. Meanwhile,
Ewen flounders as he tries to keep the castle business going. He is overwhelmed
trying to handle the commitments already made. He never expected Bonnie to step
up and walk him through the steps he needed to take.
I liked seeing Bonnie and Ewen become friends as they
worked together. Underneath their growing friendship are sparks of attraction
neither want to admit to. Bonnie is still recovering from her previous
relationship and is wary of trusting any man. Ewen also has a failed
relationship in his past that has affected his willingness to trust. But the
more time they spend together, the closer they become and the stronger their
attraction. Can they give in to that attraction without risking their hearts,
or will they want more?
Just when I thought they might realize they belonged
together, Ewen allowed his fears to push him away from Bonnie. Then Bonnie
misunderstands something she sees, and instead of confronting Ewen about it,
runs away. I wanted to shake them or lock them in a room until they figured
things out. I liked the ending and seeing how both overcame the obstacles that
kept them from moving forward. The epilogue was sweet.
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