Dating at any age is complicated. Dating at the office is worse.Navigating big life changes, Mari Gonzales appreciates two constants—her friends and a job she loves. After working with Travis Bentley for seven years, they are friends as much as coworkers, but only at the office. When she offers to help his daughter with her summer wedding that changes things. Outside the office, Mari discovers … the office, Mari discovers the man is irresistible.
Travis Bentley looks forward to Monday mornings but reins in his attraction. Dating his personal assistant would make the legal team twitchy, and in his sixties, sneaking around isn’t his idea of a relationship. Asking Mari to give up her job is out of the question.
Travis has a decision to make. And Mari? She must choose between what she has—and what she craves.
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This is an enjoyable read about an older couple getting together & the struggles since the company they both work for has a rule of not dating fellow employees. It does have an HEA. (It sent me to reading Kate’s story which I also highly recommend).
Just You #5- It is so great to return to this series; it is one of my favorites. Ms. Humphrey did another wonderful job with this fast paced, intriguing addition. The storylines pick up from the previous book with the wedding preparations for Kate and Alex. The clean romance between Kate’s father Travis and his PA Mari is a delightful read. There are a few twists, but no stupid formulas, that help keep the reader immersed in the story.
The wonderful characters are realistic, know many of them, and their dialog is real, heard it before. The vivid descriptions make the reader fall in love with the beauty of Texas, the Hill Country is an important character, too. The best friends Remi and Charlie add a depth to the story and relationships. Even if you haven’t read the previous books, you will enjoy reading Just You; no confusion, just a standalone that’s a must to read. I contacted Ms. Humphrey to review her books. 5*
The Wrong Path – I enjoyed this short story. It was well written, shocking and funny. The characters were just introductions so it would take a longer story to know more about them. The author did do a good job of describing them and the events as they unfolded. Perfect for a coffee break or a few minutes relaxation. 5*
I chain read these three stories and couldn’t put any of them down until I was finished. It helps to read Just A Friend before reading Finding Kate, but it’s not necessary.
Finding Claire #1 – Mesmerizing! Heartbreaking! I dislike stories about kidnappings, but this one was written in a way that was beautiful and heartbreaking. The kidnapping was just a foundation for a wonderful story. This book is a fast paced, well written suspense with realistic characters and dialogue and an interesting plot. This is the first story I’ve read by this author and I’m looking forward to reading Finding Kate. Library. 5*
Finding Kate #2 – Heartwarming. Finding Kate picks up where Finding Claire stops. I really recommend reading FC first. Another well written, suspense-filled story with believable characters, realistic dialogue and a twisting plot. This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Just A Friend (#1.5?) – What can you say? This story started great and then, the truth appeared. A well written, but quickly read short story about young love and life; it brings strong emotions out in the reader. I read Finding Kate next and discovered this story is part of Finding Kate and then, I understood the abrupt ending of JAF. 5*
Finding Treasure #3 – Heartwarming and full of happy surprises. This has been an interesting series to read. FT is easy to get immersed into and the bits of Texas history seen through an early Texian’s eyes add to the richness of the story. There’s more than one mystery going on, both past and present, and the story lines are well thought out and interesting. The characters keep the reader interested in them and their stories; and it’s great when an author actually knows Texas and can make it a character on its own. As with Ms. Humphrey’s other books, this one is rich in multiple stories while sharing the past, which brings in the writer’s love of genealogy. Other than lower case Internet, the book is well edited. 5*
The Chase #4 – I wish I could have read The Chase side-by-side with Finding Treasure. I had read eight percent before I had gotten FT and started it; so it was interesting to see the parts mesh. The mesh didn’t last long and The Chase took off on its own two feet running. The story is interesting, along with the characters. I did find Marissa a little too extreme; after what she had gone through with Paul, it seems her personality was altered too much into irrational behavior. But she has good taste in reading material. Interesting romance with a very good, suspenseful story line and vivid descriptions keep the reader immersed to the last page. 5*
The Blue Reboso – Another heartwarming, interesting story using an ancestor from the author’s own family as the main character. There are two actually, the Reboso plays a important part in the story. Well written and interesting in the telling of time history and the perils and struggles faced by people then. The characters are developed enough to be interesting and you root for them. The storyline is well developed and I feel I’m there with the family as the story unfolds. A job well done with blending fact and fiction.
I love that it is set in Texas, is accurate and is told by an Hispanic. It is always interesting to read how all people have to deal with life. This is an author I enjoy, having read several of her stories, and I always look forward to reading more of her entertaining work. 5*