Sunny Shelly’s Review: Fools Rush In, by Lilliana Anderson

Fools Rush In — the second book in the Cartwright brothers’ series — was just as good as the first, Fool Me Twice. This book tells the story of Nate’s brother, Sam, and Holland’s friend, Alesha, who are also forced into marriage. The story starts with the double wedding, and takes place alongside the second half of Fool Me Twice, so I definitely recommend reading that first so the reader is aware of the backstory. Many of the same scenes in Holland’s book are retold from Alesha’s POV here, and it was interesting to see the family dynamic through Leesh’s eyes.

While Nate and Holland had an immediate connection, Sam and Alesha are more of just a physical couple. Their chemistry is hot, but whether or not they can sustain as a couple once that sizzle fades is the crux of Alesha’s problem in this book. Will she be enough for Sam? Will he ever love her the way that she needs him to?

I love how Alesha starts to blossom once she immerses herself into the family. She had such a rigid upbringing, and feels like she’s finally found her place among this family of criminals. As odd as that is! And she finally grows a backbone — she realizes that she deserves to be heard, have her wishes known and stand up for herself. Her insecurities and baggage nicely play into who she is as a wife, and how she wants to change herself. But is Sam willing to fight, not only for her, but for what he wants from life for himself, and not because it’s what’s expected from him?

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review for Sunny Shelly Reads book blog.