Series:
Six Gems (Book 1)
Their fiery affair fulfills her fantasies…
And puts everything at risk.
When travel blogger Wynter Barrington's wealthy,
disapproving family cuts her off, she finds comfort in a passionate chance
encounter with Riley Davis, her brother's best friend. He's hot as hell…and
totally off-limits.
And when they meet again months later, they begin a
sizzling affair. Wynter knows Riley doesn't do love and marriage, but her
youthful crush is feeling more and more like a real relationship. If she's not
careful, Wynter may put more than her relationship with her brother on the
line. Can she survive falling in love with the one man she was never supposed to
touch?
Wynter is a travel blogger who returns home to San
Antonio when her aunt dies. At that time, her father informs her that he will
no longer subsidize her travel - it's time for her to get a "real
job" and work for the family business. Wynter refuses to give in to the
pressure and walks out, planning her next steps. After the funeral, her aunt's
will is read, and Wynter is stunned to discover that she has inherited most of
her aunt's assets. Her five best friends also received bequests. This doesn't
sit well with the rest of Wynter's family, who plan to contest the will.
Wynter receives emotional support from her best friends. Wynter's
aunt referred to the five women and Wynter as her "gems." She also
reconnects with her friend Shay's older brother, Riley. Wynter had a crush on
him as a teenager and is surprised to discover that her crush has evolved into
an intense attraction.
Riley is a successful lawyer who recently returned to San
Antonio to take a position as a partner in a local law firm. He has a
reputation as a player who doesn't do relationships. After seeing how his
father's cheating and ultimate divorce from Riley's mother sent her into a
depression, he doesn't believe in love. The things he sees as a divorce
attorney reinforces his belief that love isn't real. When he meets Wynter
again, he's stunned by his instant attraction to his little sister's best
friend.
I loved how Riley was there to support Wynter when she
needed him and that he was sensitive enough not to hit on her at that time. But
when they had dinner together to talk about the will, the sparks between them
practically set them on fire. They gave in to those sparks with the
understanding that it was a one-time thing, but neither expected the impact it
would have. Two months later, they ran into each other in Aspen and gave in
again to the irresistible attraction.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Wynter and
Riley develop. The time they spent together in Colorado gave them time to get
to know each other and for their connection to deepen. There were some terrific
scenes of them together. I especially liked how Wynter helped Riley with one of
his potential clients. By the end of the week, they realize they don't want to
end their affair and decide to continue after their return home.
I loved seeing them together, and it was easy to see that
they belonged together. But Riley still resists the reality of love, which runs
up against Wynter's growing feelings for him. I liked seeing Wynter stand up
for her needs and give Riley something to consider. Riley's fears have a tight
hold on him, and it takes straight talk from his sister and his unhappiness
without Wynter to open his eyes and heart. His big moment was emotional and
well done. The epilogue was an excellent lead-in to the next book.
I liked the women of the "Six Gems" and their
tight friendship. Seeing them all support Wynter at her aunt's funeral and
again after the will reading was lovely. I liked getting to know them all a little
bit which whet my appetite to read the rest of the series.
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