He can have any woman he wants… except her.NFL quarterback Dylan Manley’s life revolves around his career and the fame associated with it. He’s only back in Indigo Bay to help with a fundraiser in memory of his best friend. But then finds he has to work with Brooke—the one person who has always made him trip over his own feet.Brooke Davenport is a far cry from the girl next door who left town … who left town years ago. Focused on her political aspirations and still recovering from the loss of her doting brother, she wants nothing more than to return to DC for good. But first she has to get through the fundraiser with Dylan, who she blames for her brother’s death.
When a family emergency pulls Brooke’s parents out of town, the success of the fundraiser depends on Brooke and Dylan. He’ll do whatever it takes to show her he’s a new man, but every attempt only makes him look worse. If he can’t make things right, he’ll lose her forever.
Sweet Complications is the fourth book in the Indigo Bay Second Chance Romance series. Each book is a standalone, so you can read them in any order.
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Dylan and Brooke have a past and when life brings them back to living next door to each other for a few weeks the old sparks are rekindled.
But… complications. Big ones. Brooke’s life is imploding, and while Dylan wants to stand by her side even if it taints his own career, she can’t let him do that…
A sweet, second chance romance.
This fun book by Stacy Claflin put a different twist on the usual second-chance-romance. Brooke gets accused of a terrible crime, and Dylan is the only non-family member in Indigo Bay who stands up for her. Believe me, you’ll be turning the pages to see what happens!
Treason, you say?! Can anything succeed in driving Brooke’s NFLer away?
May 29, 2019
Format: Paperback
4.5stars
I found this beach town, second chance romance to be original in plot, sweet, clean and a quick and enjoyable read. The hero was sweetly persistent, the heroine a bit bossy and intent on deciding what’s best for all concerned, but they work well together in a crisis and, likable as they are, truly deserve a second (maybe even a third) chance at love.
The story’s focused, well-written and full of action and a bit of Washington political intrigue.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Brooke works for a senator in Washington DC, but she comes home after the death of her brother to help with a benefit auction. Dylan is a pro football player & just happens to be Brooke’s ex & her brother’s best friend. He comes home to help with the auction & they get paired together to help. She doesn’t want anything to do with him as she’s focused on her career so she splits the list & tells him they will work independently. He still loves her & refuses to give up on trying to win her back.
Her life gets turned upside down when she is told that she’s being charged with attempting to kill the Vice President & stealing money. She gets arrested & the only person, other than her family, who is on her side in Indigo Bay is Dylan. She needs him & wants him, but she does what she has always done–push him away for “his own good.”
How can they come out of this with both of them getting exactly what they want?
This is another hit from Stacy. This is a unique storyline plot with lots of twists, turns & action. I couldn’t put this one down. Her characters are always well-developed, and the characters in this are no exception. I love Indigo Bay. You need to put this on your TBR list.
Brooke and Dylan had been high school sweethearts. She made a decision for them and it broke both their hearts. They are reunited in Indigo Bay to pay tribute to her deceased brother who was his best friend. Can these two take a chance on love again? Or will Brooke made a decision for them again and tear them apart for good? I loved Dylan – he was so patient, forgiving and constantly there for Brooke. She frustrated me – but glad for the eventual outcome. A romance but also a mystery to solve.
Poor Brooke, how much can 1 person take? Her brother’s death, her arrest, a possible frame job, and her love life.
Life in a small town has its pros and cons, help from some, a listening ear, shoulder to cry on, friends like Maggie and Caroline are there. People also talk behind your back, are nosey, pretend to be a friend only to cause more problems, yes Elaine I’m talking about you.
Dylan fits into the first category and his family as well as Brooke’s family. I just love Colton, her younger brother and his pup Rufus!
I had an idea of who was the “villain” in the DC issue, it was good to know when it was revealed that I was right. I love the Indigo Bay series!
Brooke was his best friend’s little sister and when his friend warns him off, he stays away. Years later, Dylan, a pro-NFL player, returns home to help with a memorial fundraiser, as does Brooke, who became a political campaign manager.
Old feelings rekindle, but guilt and misunderstandings keep them apart. Finally – it takes an arrest and national media – to bring them finally together.
A well-written, enjoyable story within the well-known community of Indigo Bay. The book can be read as an independent story, or be the starting point for the reader’s journey to Indigo Bay.
I had received this book from the author as an ARC. This review is voluntary.
Can Brooke and Dylan have a second chance at love? They are in Indigo Bay again helping with the action for Evan’s death, her brother and his best friend and football teammate. They love each other but their are focused in their job and they live far from each other. But while in Indigo Bay, Brooke will be in a very difficult situation and Dylan want to help her. CAn Brooke open her heart to him?
I love Indigo Bay! Stacy Claflin’s town on the water is extremely realistic & accurately portrays life in a small town. Everyone knows what everyone else is up to & the gossips always have a field day. When a favored son dies early, the entire town reaches out to support the family & assist in any way possible.
Evan was a small town boy that made it big. As an NFL player, the town enjoyed his success. Now he’s gone and his mom & sister, Brooke, are planning a benefit auction in his name. His best friend Dylan, also an NFL player, is back in town to help. Dylan & Brooke were sweethearts until Brooke broke up with him when he headed to college. Now they have to get past hurts, resentment & anger to work together to honor the man they both loved.
This was a story of second chances – in life & in love. Brooke thought she had the life she’d dreamed of until everything turned on her. The betrayal of someone she looked up to had her second guessing everything she thought was real & that she wanted. It took that betrayal to see who was always supporting her & who she could trust. Dylan was tired of Brooke pushing him away for his own good. He’s determined they’re done until she needed him more than ever. Can they find a way back to each other or will they allow circumstances to drive them further away?