Series:
Coltons of Owl Creek (Book 6)
A marriage of convenience
…to protect two small children from danger.
They had nothing in common -- Briony, a shy accountant,
and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best
friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guardians of the couple's two children.
When the children's dangerous grandfather tries to gain custody, the two new
parents know they must get married to protect their found family. Can Briony
and Greg save the children -- and also their hearts -- as they grow closer
together?
Good addition to the series. In this book, we have Greg
Colton, the oldest of the Colton siblings, and Briony Adams, a shy, loner
accountant, who are the best friends of Rick and Wendy Kraft. In a shocking
development, Rick and Wendy are killed in a car accident, leaving Greg and
Briony as co-guardians of the Kraft's two children, Justin and Jane. Stunned by
their friends' deaths, Greg and Briony vow to do their best to care for the
kids.
Becoming the children's guardians causes radical changes
in Greg and Briony's lives. I loved seeing them work together to make the kids'
lives go as smoothly as possible. I liked that each paid attention to the
other's ideas and preferences. Their teamwork was excellent and helped overcome
some of the awkwardness of living together. Neither expected the sparks of
attraction that flared between them. Though Rick and Wendy had frequently
attempted to push Greg and Briony together, neither felt that they had enough
in common to make a relationship work. But the more time they spent together,
the stronger the attraction grew.
When Rick's despicable father sues for custody of the
children (and their inheritances), Greg and Briony realize they have a better
chance of foiling his plans if they are married. They agree to a marriage of
convenience to ensure they present a united front. I liked seeing them get to
know each other better and appreciate their differences and similarities. They
are just starting to explore their growing feelings when a dangerous situation intensifies
their emotions.
The suspense of the story was good. When Rick's will clarifies
that his father is never allowed near the children, Greg and Briony are
determined to carry out his wishes. The hint of trouble comes when they realize
they are being watched. The tension ramps up when Mr. Kraft sues for custody. I
was glued to the pages when the children disappeared, knowing the likely culprit
was him. I could feel their worry and fear as they and the entire town joined
the search. The final confrontation was a nail-biter, and I was on the edge of
my seat until it was all over.
I loved the support that Greg and Briony received from the
Colton family. Greg's father, Buck, and his Aunt Jen are fantastic in helping
take care of Justin and Jane. I loved the immediate response when the kids
disappeared. For Briony, who grew up in foster care, the closeness of the
Colton family was an eye-opener and life-changing experience.
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