Gavin Mathis is ready to settle down. He’s quit his job and come home to Shadow Maverick Ranch to do just that. Too bad his decision caused his beautiful former colleague to lose her job.Lauren Delgado is a no-nonsense businesswoman. She’s had a crush on Gavin for years, but has a strict “hands-off” policy with the men she works with. When her life takes an unexpected turn, there’s nothing to … nothing to stop her from accepting his invitation to Galveston Island, where the policy is definitely hands-on.
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holy hot cowboys! Parker Kincade rocked this book and made me want to go find a hot cowboy lol. Lauren and Gavin have worked together throughout the years but when he finds out she was let go its Gavin to the rescue but is for guilt or is there more to them? This book was absolutely fantastic and fast read and heck of start to this new series. Im hooked on it now and can’t wait to read the rest of these books.
Wonderful series starter…cannot wait to see how the series progresses with the rest of the siblings. The characters are well written and likeable and the storyline so enjoyable it practically leaps off the pages. It is easy to follow and believable, you can almost see it happening in front of you as you read. It is a wonderful story about taking chances, opening yourself up to possibilities of unmeasurable happiness and love of family. It was nice to see no added hardships between the couple, like jealous or vindictive ex’s, etc., to take away from the story. Just two people learning the depth of their feelings for each other and wanting to build a lasting relationship.
Lauren Delgado and Gavin Mathis have worked at Clearwater International for 12 years and though in different locations, her in New York and him in London, have collaborated over the years on projects. A mutual attraction simmers between them but being colleagues and in different locations, neither wishes to cross the line until one day when an opportunity to good to pass up presents itself.
Lauren is reeling from the fact that she just lost her job from company restructure and downsizing. She feels lost and confused having devoted all her time to her work and now has nothing to show for it. While still reeling from this news, in walks Gavin feeling guilty and wanting to apologize for his part in her sudden dismissal but seeing her in her current state, takes a different route instead and offers her comfort and his secluded home on Galveston Island where she can rest, recoup and decide what to do next. Throwing caution to the wind she accepts the invitation not expecting him to be there as well. After his unexpected arrival, they both let fate take over and passion ignites.
Gavin has just turned in his notice, shipped all his belongings to his family ranch and is getting ready to go home to take over operations at his family’s ranch, Shadow Maverick Ranch. The ranch has been in the family for generations and he is finally ready to step up and oversee things so his father can retire. Taking one final break to clear his head at his Galveston home before heading to the ranch, he is shocked to discover Lauren in his living room; having accepted his invitation. Now that he has her right where he wants her, no work between them, he is not going to let her escape. He is going to show her how good they could be together before coming clean about his part in her dismissal; hoping their time together and growing feelings will make her stay.
When the truth is revealed, will Lauren forgive his role in her dismissal? Can they work through their issues and stay together? Or will they cut their losses and go their separate ways?