WINNER OF THE CAROLYN READER’S CHOICE AWARDAs a fireman, I can get all the girls I want.But I’m raising my son alone at the moment, that’s my focus.And the woman I really want? Well, she’s suing me for a million dollars…
Tall, auburn rumpled hair, blue eyes, and a big…hose, Edward Mendelsohn is the five-alarm fire everyone in town is buzzing about.
But Edward doesn’t have time for a relationship. He’s a single dad because his girlfriend left them three years ago. And his architecture business is being threatened by a spoiled rockstar who didn’t like the eight-million-dollar house he’d built for the guy.
Skye Mallory has no interest in relationships after being dumped publicly on Facebook by her ex-boyfriend who happens to be famous. And now the guy needs a lawyer! When her apartment goes up in flames and Edward defies all safety protocols by rushing into the fire to save her, she can’t ignore the smoking-hot fire chief any longer. A quick date to say thank you is appropriate, but that spirals into one heck of a scorching night.
A night Edward can’t get out of his mind. He’s ready to go all-in with Skye, she’s funny, smart, and amazing with his son.
Only now that rockstar is suing him for millions of dollars.
And guess who his attorney happens to be?
Live for Me (previously titled Must Be Crazy) is the 2019 winner of the North Texas RW Carolyn Readers’ Choice Award!
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Must Be Crazy is the 3rd instalment of the Darling Cove series by Deborah Garland, following on from Must Love Fashion and Must Have Faith. Each book can be read as a standalone or as a series. If read as a series then you’ll need to read them in order to prevent spoilers. I had read and loved the first two books and this one was just as fantastic, if not more. By the end of Must Have Faith readers were crying out for Skye and Edward to have their own story and thankfully Deborah Garland fulfilled this need.
Skye Mallory is a successful lawyer with her own practice in Darling Cove. She’s always had her eye on handsome volunteer fire chief and architect Edward Mendelsohn. Meanwhile Edward has been fantasizing about Skye for a long time. When a fire at Skye’s home brings them together the sparks fly and they admit their feelings to one another. They are both smitten and are ready to embark on a serious relationship when they are torn apart by the fact that Skye’s biggest client is suing Edward, which is a major conflict of interests, resulting in Skye ending their budding relationship.
Is there a way that Skye and Edward can still be together without affecting her career? Will Skye put Edward before her career? Will they get the chance to get their HEA or are there just too many obstacles in the way? These and so many other questions are answered in this fantastic book which will keep you gripped to the very last page.
I loved this book so much that I really need to go back and read the first 2 again.
5 Star
Must Be Crazy( Darling Cove Book 3) By Deborah Garland is the third book in her Darling Cove series and my favorite. I’ve absolutely freaking love this whole series and I recommend reading the first two books as well. I was sucked right in from the beginning and couldn’t put it down until the last page. I can’t express enough how much I just love this author. I’ve been waiting on Skye and Edward’s story and it was worth the wait. Edward and Skye’s story .Skye is a woman who has a secret and is keeping it from her family. What happens when the secret is revealed? Edward is the fire chief who is very much interested in Skye . These two have chemistry that’s undeniable but can they have a relationship? Can these two get their HEA? Find out what happens. I highly recommend this Book. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Must Be Crazy by Deborah Garland is the third book in her Darling Cove series. As great addition to the series this book can be read as a stand-alone however this series is good enough you will want to read it all.
Skye is hiding a secret. One that could tear her family apart. So she will make sure to keep her secret and never let it out.
Edward has wanted Skye for a long time. And when opportunity comes knocking he isn’t one to pass it up.
But will the secret Skye is keeping be too much for them? Will it break up any hope of a relationship? Or will they find a way past it?
I loved reading about Skye and Edward. They are such a great couple together. The way each of them has been written perfectly compliments the other. There is a great story to this book but the characters were it for me. I have enjoyed the other books in this series but so far this one has to be my favourite. A brilliant read.
Must Be Crazy
(Darling Cove Book 3)
By Deborah Garland
4 Stars
This is the third book in the Darling Cove series and it is just as good as the first two. You do not have to read these books in order but i highly recommend reading all of them because they’re all very good! Skye is the FMC and is has has a rough go at things lately and just hasn’t had the best of luck. She has a horrible ex and is big factor in that so called bad luck. I really really really wanted to punch him in the face. But then there is Edward. He is swoonworthy! So he more than makes up for the ex! Skye and Edward have chemistry galore and i found myself rooting for their HEA very quickly! I am looking forward to reading more by this author and i would recommend this one to a friend!
Review by Anastasia D.
Must Be Crazy: Darling Cove Series Book 3 written by Deborah Garland. This is a nice series each book is about a different person yet they all relate to the previous characters. This story is Skye’s story, if you have read the previous books then you will recognize her. If you have not read the previous stories you can still read this as a standalone. Skye had been through a lot, now she’s trying to help her father as much as possible with the assistant of her family. Atleast until her ex comes back into her life, but she needs something from him like he needs something from her. The story is full of surprises and ups and downs just like the others in the story.
Must Be Crazy by Deborah Garland is the third book in the Darling Cove series and I think it is my favorite as of this moment. I laughed, cried and hurt for Skye.
Skye dealt with so much in this book and a long hidden secret comes to light. The love she gives her family and they showed her is how its supposed to be, especially in the dark times.
Edward is a great man. He does so much for the community all while raising his son, Julian alone. I loved getting to know him and his story. Julian stole my heart in so many ways. As a Mom I just wanted to make things better for him and cuddle with him.
This is a series I almost didnt start, I’m so glad I didn’t make that mistake.
Must Be Crazy (Darling Cove #3)
By Deborah Garland
Rated 5 stars
A wonderful story! I felt like coming home when I started reading this. The writing is so smooth and inviting that I can’t help but enjoy this book. The characters are all so freaking adorable! I loved how the story started. It got me back with the Mallory Family and took off from there.
Edward what can I say? Fire chief (sexy), architect (smart) and a single father (amazing)and he’s all man. I loved how you ogled Skye from afar never thinking she would go out with you. Your romance was sweet and I enjoyed reading it. But you two are in a pickle now. How to choose? Make the ultimate sacrifice?
I LOVED seeing the whole Mallory clan. They are such a joy and make me smile every scene. Andrew and Greg still so bossy and sexy. They are helpful and full of advice. Faith and Gwen ( both pregnant) leaning over the window seat gawking out the window…at Skye’s Date….so funny. I can totally picture that!! These two girls crack me up. So glad I read their books! Julian is a wonderful character add. He adds fun, spark and a joyfulness to the story.
This is my third book by this author. I enjoy reading her stories. They are full of love, character strength, fun, and some strife. Though not necessary to read the first two in the series. Reading them will enhance your enjoyment of this one. I look forward to the next one!
Must Be Crazy A Darling Cove novel by Deborah Garland
4 Stars!!!!
This being the third book in this series was another great one. I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed the chance to get to know more about the Mallory’s and the extended family. I was just as entranced with this book as I was the first.
I really like how Skye and Edward’s lives just really became entangled with one another. The outside dramas that incurred from her ex and his ex just really made the story. The author really has a unique writing form that you get sucked in from the first page. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Skye and
Edward and then throwing in his young son really just made the whole story. I found myself really drawn to Skye as she was so relateable. I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future and I actually hope that there is more to this series.
This book was good. Finding true love is hard especially when it’s something expected of your family. This love ends up being like no other love and it can break, but can it be fixed is the question. I found my self skimming at parts that seemed a little slow for me. The book was well written and the plot was great. You could see the writers passion for romance. It something you will want to read more about the characters after the book ends. It’s a good book. The good romance you want in your life that’s in these pages.
A great read about struggling. Skye Mallory has always struggled to find happiness. When her flat nearly burns down, she is saved by fire chief Edward Mendelssohn. But when he is being sued by her client, will she follow her heart or protect her career?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Edward trying to raise his son and help others or Skye standing up for herself and surviving pain or Justin as a sweet kid. A great antagonist in Miles as a well written jerk to cause conflicts in the plot. Also loved the sense of a small town and the visual detail of the vivid flames or the bright and colourful and detail of the artitechture of the house which was beautifully written. The only issue I would raise is that sometimes the narrative felt a bit repetitive at times. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
This the third book in the Darling Cove Series. I think it’s important to read the first two books of the series as there are references made that would be helpful to have knowledge of the characters and events mentioned.
Darling Cove is a small community which still has fairs with pig races and cotton candy and all the other things that makes small towns so much fun.
He is the Fire Chief and she is a lawyer. Together they make sparks. Throw in an adorable son and cute dog and you’ve got a situation that will cause ovaries weep.
This is a story that has multiple story lines (and lots of babies) all working at the same time (much like life). While I absolutely understand the direction the story was going in there were times that it was just “too much”. As a woman who has a “son of my heart” instead of a biological son I 100% understood and related to Skye and Jules relationship.
This is a quick read as were the other books in the series.
Just when I didn’t think I could love this author and this series any more… from the very first page I was drawn in. The characters are relatable and so incredibly genuine. The conflict was unexpected and realistic. I found myself laughing and crying several times in the best of ways. I truly felt like I dove right back into Darling Cove and walked another hundred miles with the characters I’ve come to know and love. Deborah Garland has done a wonderful job expanding this community with these beautiful characters. I will gladly recommend this to others and will admittedly be reading this again to enjoy very soon.
Must Be Crazy (Darling Cove #3)
By Deborah Garland
5 stars
I have been really looking forward to reading the third book in this series after loving both books 1 and 2. I really enjoy this authors writing style, her books are really easy to read and her characters are real to life. I always find myself transported into the stories that she writes easily.
I loved Skye and Edwards’s story! Their story was scorching hot in more ways than one. I loved that their relationship was a little slower to build. I have to say I loved Edward! He was just so perfect! His attitude to life as a Dad was heart-warming and you could tell that his son meant everything to him and he would do anything to give him the best life that he could.
I honestly loved every second of this story, the characters were great and I was rooting for them the whole way through! I can’t wait for more from this author in the future!
To say that Skye Mallory has had a string of bad luck lately is a complete understatement, first she goes through a health battle that reeks havoc on her life. Then an ex starts pestering her and she’s having trouble shaking him, and if that isn’t bad enough, then she unintentionally sets fire to her apartment and business. But when she meets the man that saves her, and she begins to think things might just be looking up… or are they?
From the moment his eyes first landed on her, Edward Mendelsohn fell hard for Skye Mallory, but unfortunately for him their meeting didn’t seem to be as memorable for her, it’s as if he doesn’t exist in her eyes. That is until tragedy strikes her life, and he comes to her rescue, now he has her full attention… but unfortunately there seems to be a little hurdle in their way. It’s one that may just keep them apart, before they have a chance to get together…
Must Be Crazy was impressive on all fronts, the story line was enthralling, I had no problem falling right into this one and soaking up every little detail. The characters had great chemistry and played off one another nicely, I thoroughly enjoyed watching them fight the sparks, and maneuver through their tricky predicament. Ms. Garland has created quite the literary treat for readers with this one, I highly recommend you add this series to your reading list, it is sure to leave your heart happy!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Must be Crazy (Darling Cove Book 3) by Deborah Garland
5 stars
Easch book in this series just gets better and better. And this one, wow, I just fell in love with it right away.
Skye, oh I’ve been waiting for her book since the beginning and what a story she got.
And Edward, what a patient man. And his son, loved him to pieces.
These two had so many obstacles to wade through and still they couldn’t deny the sparks they had.
I would suggest reading these in order as they follow in a timeline and you’d miss how they got to the points they are now.
Must Be Crazy is the third book in the Darling Cove series from Deborah Garland. I personally would recommend that you read the first two books before you read this one, they do go in a pretty decent order and the characters are involved in each book somewhat. This one focuses on Skye Mallory. Her connection is that she is Gwen and Greg’s sister who have books one and two which would be the benefit to reading them.
Skye is single yet successful. As an attorney she rocks it and runs her very own office. Unfortunately when it comes to love she has not had the best of luck, especially with her last relationship that ended in a brutal way. However, both of her siblings have found the loves of their lives and she knows it is a matter of time before those around her start nagging her to find her own happily ever after. She is doubtful that she will ever change her mind though, especially with the secret she is harboring. All that is about to be put into question when her office and apartment catch fire and a hunky fireman extinguishes the fire, and lights the spark insider her again.
Edward Mendelsohn is that firefighter. He has his own demons and secrets he will need to get around but the beautiful Skye is something he wants to try to get over all that for. He is that single father of an adorable seven year old kiddo, Julian, and still recovering from a tough spilt from his mother. Just when he thinks he is finally at a point where he can move on with Skye and these two hit it off the past comes back to meddle in their newfound romance. Then there is a matter of secrets that come out to play. What will happen to the new love? Is it going to be extinguished before it ever gets a chance to become a full-fledged fire?
Must Be Crazy by Deborah Garland
Four Stars
Must Be Crazy is the third book in the Darling Cove series by Deborah Garland. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I would highly recommend you read the whole series because they are all really good reads. This book had my emotions all over the place, laughing one minute and crying the next, that to me is what makes a good book great, having real reactions to the story. This book had me hooked from the very first page and I couldn’t put it down till I read the last.
Skye is going through a rough patch and hold onto a big secret, so when her apartment burns down and Edward comes barreling into her life, things are starting to get a little brighter. Edward is a single parent and really interested in Skye, but will she open up and trust him with her secret?
If you like a great romance, I highly recommend this book, series and author. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.
Deborah Garland’s Must Be Crazy is the third installment in the Darling Cove series. This contemporary romance features Skye Mallory, her quirks, faults and possibly a happily ever after? I fell in love with this series with the first book, Must Love Fashion. Each book has featured a separate couple, but they each overflow to some extent to the subsequent stories. Must Be Crazy is my favorite from the series so far. Skye is a strong character, but inside, she’s fractured and trying to hold herself together. The ultimate question, is how long that will last and what will happen when that final seal breaks? Add in a seriously charming male, the possibilities are endless. The back history that is shared with the present tense of the story was well played, not pushing the story into the far left field. There were definitely some character(s) I enjoyed not liking, but they gave the story that additional mix to create a well rounded tale.