Series:
Dawson Family Ranch (Book 12)
Snowy with a chance of love
Detective Reed Dawson should be looking for the mother
who abandoned her infant in his office. But a freak snowstorm has him stranded
and left to care for the baby with social worker Aimee Gallagher. Reed can see
that Aimee is a caring person and a natural mother. But despite their
ice-melting attraction, Reed's painful past prevents him from getting involved.
So why does he keep imagining their future as a family?
Good book about two people with painful pasts who come
together to care for an abandoned baby. Detective Reed Dawson arrived at work
one morning to find a newborn baby on his desk and a note begging him to care
for her "for a few days." Because of that note, Reed intends to care
for baby Summer himself despite the efforts of social worker and foster mother
Aimee Gallagher. When Reed joins Aimee at her home to discuss the matter, a
freak snowstorm snows them in together.
I enjoyed watching Aimee and Reed's relationship develop
as they cared for little Summer. Reed's ease with the baby impresses Aimee, but
she also senses some turmoil. His past marriage made him wary of getting close
to anyone, but Summer and Aimee didn't take long to sneak past his walls. Reed
fights against his growing feelings for Aimee to the point where he makes a
boneheaded decision near the end and almost loses her. He gets some good advice
from his cousin, but the real eye-opening comes from a conversation with a new
acquaintance.
Aimee also has a painful past, one that sent her on the
journey to become a foster mother. I ached for her and the betrayal she
suffered. She, too, doubts the likelihood of a successful relationship, but she
doesn't let that stop her from her dream of becoming a mother. Her excitement
at caring for Summer was evident, as was her disappointment at Reed's refusal
to give up on her care. I ached for her as she fell hard for Reed and realized he
would not return her feelings. I liked how she stayed true to her needs despite
Reed's idea and held out for love.
The scenes of Aimee and Reed caring for Summer were sweet
and realistic. I loved how Reed's experience showed Aimee the difference
between the classroom and real life.
Part of the book covered Reed's search for Summer's
mother. Her note implied she knew him, and I could feel Reed's determination to
figure out who she was. I enjoyed seeing her story unfold. The resolution of
her dilemma was terrific.
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