To love again, he’ll either sink or swim.There’s only one person Gabriel Castillo has always aspired to be – his father, an expert sea lion trainer at New York Aquarium. Then tragedy strikes. Now he must step into his father’s shoes, take care of his mother, and cut ties in a dead-end relationship. He’s resigned to being single and 100% work-focused, until Harper Wheeler arrives. The new tour … until Harper Wheeler arrives. The new tour guide from Kentucky draws him in like a fish on a hook, but he has to concentrate on his job if he wants to continue his father’s legacy. Getting swept up in Harper’s southern charms will just complicate things. So why can’t he stay away?
Harper had dreamed of spreading her wings to get out of Kentucky and away from her dead-end life there. She jumps at the chance to work at New York Aquarium, and she has no desire to get weighed down with a boyfriend anytime soon.
The sexy Cuban sea lion trainer is making that really difficult, but he can’t see what a great guy he really is. Should she risk her heart trying to convince him otherwise?
A self-sacrificing city boy clashes with an unshakable country girl in the third book of this hot NEW series from award-winning author Mysti Parker and co-author MJ Post! Each book is a standalone read with no cliffhangers and no billionaires. HEA guaranteed!
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Love this book!!! Gabriel and Harper’s story are a must read!!!
Sea Lions, Not Seals!
Things I learned (and I love to learn!): sea lions have earflaps and can flip their flippers to stand and walk while seals slither along on their bellies on land; Cubans eat really well (craving some tostones y ropas viejas!); training animals can build strong bodies twelve ways (points if you “got” that reference).
This is the third in a series of romances which share characters but focus on a different couple in each book and can each stand alone. A bit of very steamy sex but limited to one scene–the rest of the story is PG and fun!
UPDATE~~Just listened to the audio version and enjoyed the story even more the second time! You’ll enjoy the various accents which help identify the various characters.
Cuban sea lion trainer Gabriel Castillo got a big responsibility to fulfill after his father died. Tired and fed up from his too obsessive girlfriend Rachel, he broke up with her a few days after the funeral. And vowed to focus more on business and start being the man he was destined to be. Lovelife not included on his timetable. Now, if only Rachel could just take the hint and leave him alone!
Harper Wheeler made the big move from Kentucky to the big city, New York. Determined to show that she’s more than a pretty face, she proved that she’s not only good with animals, but also with kids and had a big heart for those with special needs. Now, if only Rachel could just see her potential and not treat her like a dummy and take her hands off Gabe…
I couldn’t stop laughing and grinning like an idiot while reading this latest addiction from Mysti Parker and MJ Post. OMG! Gabriel and Harper’s chemistry was off the charts and I love love love their awkward slow-burn romance. Their love for kids and animals was definitely a bonus factor to the story, as it made me realize that I’ve always confused seals with sea lions.
And oh! Their shoe predicament had me rolling on the floor, and all those stench that come along with them. Ugh, yeah I know that’s gross, but their chemistry made this story so entertaining. And lastly, Harper and Gabe’s attraction was so magnetic that I was pulled into their orbit and made me forget about positive and negative charges. I lived for their silly and witty banters and how they effectively managed and solved problems even when there were slight hiccups. They definitely made a great team! Just like Mysti and MJ!
This is probably my favorite from the City Meets Country series!!
This was a fun short story about Harper, Jaxon’s sister, from book 2, High On You. Don’t worry, the story works well as a stand alone. The characters are interesting and the plot has a few twists before Harper gets to a HEA. I enjoyed reading this straight through. I highly recommend it.
This is the third book in the City Meets Country series however, it stands alone. In this book, we meet sea lion trainer Gabriel Castillo who is determined to make his life as meaningful as his father had done prior to his death. To that end, he also decides a few days following his fathers funeral, to break up with his girlfriend Rachel.
Tired and fed up from his too obsessive girlfriend Rachel, he broke up with her a few days after the funeral. He’s had enough of romance, and decides to spend time becoming more like his father and focus more on business.
Harper Wheeler moves from Kentucky to New York to work at the aquarium as a tour guide. Of course, Rachel (Gabe’s ex-girlfriend) just happens to be Harper’s boss.
Harper is seen as a smart, kind, empathetic woman who is good at what she does. The sparks between her and Gabe are obvious. This is a problem for Rachel!
This book was so entertaining! Funny, sweet and the chemistry of the slow burning romance, addicting. I highly recommend this book! It will make you laugh, cry a bit and give you all the feel goods you want from a HEA book!
I was provided with an ARC of this book and I am providing my honest review.
The 3rd book in this series and i swear each one is better than the last!!! I loved this sexy cuban man and his love for his work and family. He tries to be so good but with the way the new tour guide, Harper looks, and the way she is, Gabriel stands no chance against falling. Add in an Ex who just can’t keep out of things and trouble ensues. i just loved watching Gabriel and Harper fall into each other!! Come on book 4, I know you will blow me away!!