No one has ever said no to Ash Harris—until Constance Shaw. But when the grudge he holds against her finally comes to a head, Constance must run to save her life … wants.
When Constance shows up on his doorstep, the gentle giant with the big heart finds it hard to say no to her.
Turns out she’s exactly what he needs.
The fourth book in the Copper Creek series is Corey’s story and continues the saga that began in Coming Home.
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I ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY LOVE THIS SERIES!!
The Campbell men are so strong, sweet, kind, caring and the most generous and protective family ever. When they see something they want they go for it and have no problem sweeping the women off their feet. When the families start to grow it’s cuteness overload. Adam and Lily have Max and Rose, Drew and Hayley have the twins, Own and Ginny have Ava and one on the way and now Corey and Constance have a new addition coming to the family. Corey is the uncle who all the kids are drawn to and is loved by all of them he may look like a big badass bear but he has the biggest sweetest heart. He is such a softy when it comes to his family but all the guys are. When they all come together for their mother I cried and I couldn’t see to read. The anguish that Owen and Ginny go through really touch my heart because I too suffered from infertility. I was jumping out of my seat yelling YES! when Ash got what he had coming. Lol. I can’t wait to read Jake’s story. I have idea’s as to what he’s keeping from everyone but I’ll wait and see. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
4 stars
Two lost and lonely souls who find everything they need
This is book 4 of the Copper Creek series, all of which are a wonderful blend of contemporary romance and family saga. Whilst Corey and Con’s story can be read as a stand alone, there are also chapters from previous main characters, so having read the first 3 books would enhance this story. Corey has intrigued me on the occasions we have encountered him in his brother’s books, so I was really looking forward to reading his story. I was quite surprised by him, he was very different to what I’d expected, though I was by no means disappointed and did enjoy reading this.
Constance has grown up in the commune that neighbours Corey’s property. It used to be a nice place to live but life has gotten harder, and more dangerous, since Ash took over running it. When Ash makes staying an impossibility, Con manages to escape the commune and literally runs into Corey. This mountain of a man takes her in and cares for her. Con has never felt happier or safer, and Corey realises Con is filling parts of his heart he thought would remain forever empty. However until Ash is dealt with, Constance will never truly be safe or free.
Corey and Con’s story is very gentle and warm. For most of the story there isn’t a lot of angst or turmoil, though the course of true love most certainly doesn’t run smoothly. They have an intense chemistry, and whilst feelings develop fairly quickly, they are together almost 24/7 so it felt very plausible.
I really didn’t see that little twist about Corey, though hindsight made me spot all the breadcrumb clues and hidden Easter eggs in previous book. It was just another aspect that brought another layer of depth and emotion. In some ways the plot isn’t hugely fast paced or twisty, instead the emphasis is on building characters and conveying their feelings and emotions. I felt this was particularly well done with Corey, we really experience his lust, joy, hope, loss and heartache.
I read this on the back of a book that had me feeling on edge and anxious, this was a wonderful antidote to that. It is a very calming read, yet is still engaging and held my attention. It’s a wonderful contemporary romance that I would be happy to recommend to others. It does contain some steamy scenes, and some fairly sexual language, so is more suited as an 18+ read.