Temptation Trails by Claire Kingsley is LIVE!
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He’s hunting a killer so she won’t be next.
Single dad Garrett Haven doesn’t have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate.
Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again.
Until he meets her.
Harper Tilburn brought her passion for baking to the small town of Tilikum to take over her aunt’s bakery. Anything else will have to wait, at least until her bad luck curse runs out.
Her dating hiatus is essential, and she’s sticking to it.
Until she meets him.
The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous—their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff’s deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his.
But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again—and Harper will be his target.
With his career—and his life—on the line, he’ll sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves, and catch a killer before it’s too late.
Author’s note: a buttoned-up sheriff’s deputy gets thoroughly unbuttoned by a sweet as sugar baker. A hero who falls hard and fast, a heroine you’ll root for, a teenage son who will steal your heart, page turning suspense with a shocking twist, and heartwarming found family vibes with a big HEA.
What can you expect from Garrett and Harper?
A hot single dad who falls hard (and fast!)
A quirky, superstitious heroine you’re going to adore
A teenage son who will steal your heart
Heart-pounding, page-turning suspense
Touch-her-and-unalive vibes
A super swoony romance that will give you all the feels
Heartwarming found family
Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars
Oh, Sugar Cookies, this book was so entertaining! Return to Tilikum and all of it’s small-town goodness and crazy squirrels with Temptation Trails, book 3 in the Haven Brothers series.
Harper is new in town, having arrived in Tilikum to take over her aging aunt’s bakery. She’s had a string of bad luck for the past (nearly) 7 years after breaking a mirror. I loved that through-line with Harper, and how so dang unlucky she was. At least, until she met Garrett, the handsome town sheriff. Neither one of them are looking to get into a relationship, which is what makes their relationship so great. There are some tough conversations that these two characters need to have, and those scenes are well-written.
I also really loved the friendship that Harper developed with Garrett’s son, Owen. The teen goes through a change of his own throughout the book, and really blossoms as he becomes more at ease with himself. I loved how he teased his dad about liking Harper, and how protective he becomes of her as the book goes on.
Amid the swoony romance, there’s the suspense storyline. As Garrett is investigating a cold case, it seems as if the killer is preparing to strike again, with Harper as his victim. Will Garrett be able to save the woman who is quickly becoming his everything?
Jason Clarke and Rose Diorio were fantastic with this story! Not only were they wonderful as Garrett and Harper, but they did a fabulous job with the other characters as well. I especially loved the way Jason was able to go back and forth between the villain and Garrett.
I am so hoping that Owen grows up to get a book of his own in some future spin-off, next-generation series!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
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