Series:
Never Too Late for Love (Book 4)
Beau Brennan's new job as the sheriff of Heartbreak Key
is a far cry from the big cities he's worked in his whole career. But he likes
the quiet and solitude of island life—it's a chance to heal from losing his law
enforcement partner.
Alone is the way Beau operates best.
He definitely wasn't expecting someone like Amy
Young—here on the the island for treasure hunting of all things. In her
mid-40s, downright beautiful, and finally out from under the thumb of her
narcissist ex-husband, her big personality and even bigger smiles are drawing
him in.
And Beau doesn't even think he wants to resist.
Especially when he finds out Amy's smiles hide insecurities about herself he's
more than willing to prove wrong.
And when treasure hunting fun takes a deadly turn, this
gruff sheriff will stop at nothing to keep Amy safe. And make her his.
She thinks the best years of her life are already gone?
Hell no. Because it's never too late for love.
Good addition to the series. After twenty years in an
emotionally abusive marriage, Amy is finally free to pursue her dreams. She
came to Heartbreak Key to continue her aunt's treasure hunt. On her first day
out, she runs into a problem with a crocodile and is later arrested for
trespassing. Sparks fly between her and Beau, the new sheriff of Heartbreak
Key. The encounter is amusing, as Amy doesn't go quietly, and Beau's
fascination with her has him stumbling over his words.
Beau came to Heartbreak Key after losing his partner and
best friend in the line of duty. The quiet, low-key life gives him a chance to
heal. He never expected to run into someone like Amy, who has stirred up feelings
he's never had before.
I enjoyed watching the relationship develop between Beau
and Amy. The sparks that fly during that first encounter are a mix of
antagonism and attraction. Amy feels attracted, but she's not about to get
involved with someone who wants to control her actions. Beau is wondering if he
can trust the beautiful newcomer who is clearly hiding something. When Amy's
backpack, with her aunt's journal inside, is stolen right out of the sheriff's
office, Beau feels honor bound to help her. It also gives him a chance to get
to know her.
Their relationship progresses quickly thanks to their
chemistry and time together looking for the treasure. However, it is not
without its obstacles, as each tends to step on the other's insecurities. Amy
sees Beau's protectiveness as another way to control her. Beau, who still
carries some guilt over his partner's death, lets his worries over her
fearlessness overcome his sensitivity to her past. Meanwhile, Beau's tendency
to stumble over his words around Amy causes misunderstandings. Fortunately,
they can talk it through and come out stronger.
The suspense of the story was good. Amy is determined to
find Aunt Jo's treasure, and nothing will stop her. Her backpack with the
journal is stolen early in the book, and it isn't hard to figure out who is
behind it. A couple of too-convenient appearances raise suspicions and lead Amy
to make a risky attempt to retrieve the journal. A confrontation with the
thieves could have ended badly but for Amy's quick thinking and Beau's fast
action. The search for the treasure ended quite differently than I expected,
but I liked it. The epilogue was great.
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