Series:
Six Gems (Book 2)
He didn't remember his identity or his past, but he was
everything her body craved
Chef Egypt Cox is flattered when a handsome stranger
raves about her restaurant. But before their sizzling attraction can ignite,
he's attacked -- and left with amnesia! Egypt still doesn't know who Garrett
is, but their chemistry is off the charts…as are the nights he spends in her
bed. But when Egypt discovers her mystery lover is none other than corporate
shark Garrett Forrester -- and his secrets may threaten their newfound
connection...
Good book. This is the second in the series, but there
was enough backstory given that I didn't feel lost. Egypt received an
unexpected inheritance a year earlier and used that money to jump-start her
dream of owning her own restaurant. Flame has been open for several months and
is doing well. Relationships are on the back burner after a breakup caused
Egypt to distrust all men and doubt her judgment. One night a man comes into
the restaurant that changes everything.
Garrett is his family business's CEO and has a ruthless
reputation. As the book opens, he's arguing with his father over a piece of
property left to him by his grandfather. Garrett has fond memories of the farm
and his time with his grandfather. His father wants him to sell it, and Garrett
refuses. Frustrated with his dad, Garrett decides to visit the farm and review
the books, hoping to revitalize it. On the way, he stops by a new restaurant
recommended by a friend.
I loved the first meeting between Egypt and Garrett. The
sparks between them are immediately apparent, but Egypt turns down Garrett's
first request for a date. Not to be deterred, Garrett sticks around until
closing and asks again, and Egypt gives in. But as Garrett leaves the
restaurant, he is attacked and spends two months in a coma in the hospital.
Egypt is undeniably drawn to him and visits every day. She's there when he
wakes up, only to discover that he can only remember her!
I ached for Garrett and the confusion he felt. A vague
memory of a farm and the muscle memory of a phone number puts him in touch with
the foreman of the property. This is where things go a little off the rails.
Kent tells Garrett he's an orphan, raised by his grandfather, and that the farm
is in trouble. He goes there when he leaves the hospital, but something feels
wrong. However, he puts his mind toward saving the farm, giving him something
productive to do while waiting for his memory to return.
Meanwhile, Garrett doesn't back off of his fascination
with Egypt. She is initially wary of getting involved with him, but he slowly
wins her over. I enjoyed watching them spend time together. Garrett is very
supportive of Egypt, and his attention goes a long way toward repairing the
belief in herself that her previous boyfriend had damaged. Egypt is just as
supportive of Garrett as he rebuilds the farm and his life. Some terrific
scenes of them together show how right they are for each other.
But as Garrett experiences a few flashes of memory, he suspects
his previous self was not a nice person. I could feel the tension mount as more
things started coming together for him. Unfortunately, Garrett makes a boneheaded
decision that comes back to bite him when it runs up against Egypt's trust
issues. Both Garrett and Egypt must decide what is important before either can
open their hearts to the future they want. I liked Egypt's big moment at the
end and her emotional reunion with Garrett. I also loved the "new" Garrett
and seeing him stand up to his father. The
epilogue was terrific. Garrett was a sweetly romantic, and his surprise for
Egypt was fabulous.
I enjoyed meeting the women that make up the Six Gems. I
need to go back and read the first book, as Wynter's story sounds intriguing.
The epilogue contained a lead-in to the next book, and I look forward to
reading it.
There was a certain amount of suspension of disbelief needed when reading this book. For a man of his prominence, and his family's resources, how did Garrett go for two-plus months without someone figuring out who he was?
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