Publisher: Berkley
Pub. Date: March 1, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Source: Print ARC from publisher
Blurbs-
In the new Second Chances novel by the author of Back to Before, even love might not prove strong enough to save a man’s promising future from a woman’s hidden past...
All he ever fought for...
Aspiring congressman Miles McAlister has dreamed of representing his hometown of Chances Inlet, North Carolina, since he was a boy. So when he’s asked to help run his mother’s bed and breakfast he moves home and rolls out his campaign at the same time. But political stardom isn’t a given, especially when he’s expected to compromise the very ideals he’s trying to uphold. Making matters worse is the inn’s stubborn, and distractingly beautiful cook. He’s loved and lost before, so falling for Lori Buchman is not part of his plan.
All she ever feared...
Lori just wants to do her job and be left alone until she can safely move on. The last thing she needs is to get involved with her boss’s son. Miles proves to be too sexy to ignore, however. Their heated fling elicits feelings deeper than either anticipated. But everything about Lori is a lie. She’s harboring a secret that’ll destroy Miles’s career, and when the truth gets out it’s going to shock Chances Inlet to its core, forcing Miles to make the hardest decision of his life.
Review-
I loved this book so much. I didn't think I would because books with plots centered around politics can be a hit or miss for me. Politicians aren't my thing; but I'm glad to say that Miles McAlister definitely makes up for my dislike. This is my first time reading a book by Tracy Solheim, and I'm glad to say that she has a new fan. Her writing is elegant, hot, and sweet all mixed up into one. I never found the book lacking or boring in any way.
All
the characters are the kind that endear you to them; make you love them
even when the pages are done. "All They Ever Wanted" is the second book
in A Second Chances Novel", it can be read as a standalone though. The
first book is about his brother, Gavin, and in my opinion, I think it
would be good to start with it just because you'll be able to get
introduced to recurring characters. Then again, apparently there are
some characters from a different series - Out of Bounds. So it's all
connected in some way, shape or form.
The
book starts off with Miles McAlister and his lifelong dream that's
about to become a reality. He's always had a plan to run for
congressman, then eventually in the near future, become the president.
What wasn't in his well thought out plan was having to watch over his
mother's bed and breakfast, and keeping an eye on the mysterious woman
helping his mother out as well, Lori.
Lori
comes from a past she wishes she could run away from. But everyone
knows you can't keep the past back for long. Sooner or later it will
come back to get you. She is a closed off woman who works at the bed and
breakfast as the maid and cook. The longer she stays in North Carolina,
the harder it gets to leave. Especially once Miles starts showing her
more and more attention.
The
two know they shouldn't get into a relationship of any sorts, even
though their attraction to one another is undeniable. Lori knows for a
fact she'd be terrible for Miles and his campaign. And Miles? Well, all
he knows is that he'll never love again after losing the love of his
life years ago. Will these two broken people with secrets ever learn to
trust one another? Or will they forever be doomed to be alone?
As
soon as I finished the story, I had the biggest grin on my face. This
is what a true romance book is all about and the whole reason I read
them! The romance was perfect and I loved all the side stories that made
the book so much more interesting. I'm hoping this isn't the last book
for the 'Second Chances Novel' because I feel like I can't get enough of
the McAlister family. There's one certain baseball player that I'm
dying to get my hands on!
Overall, this is a must read for any romance fan out there. Come fall in love with the wonderful world that Tracy has created.
*Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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