To seal the deal, it's hands off the CEO's daughter…
Motorcycle exec Bran Holleran is a heartbeat away from
turning his company into a household name -- if he can keep his hands off the
daughter of his most important investor. An ill-fated affair could destroy
everything, but how can he resist?
After a betrayal on the eve of her wedding, Boston
socialite Tatum Haas is through trusting men. Love is for fairy tales, and
Tatum wants her career, nothing more. But her family's new business partner is
shattering her resolve just as explosive revelations put everything on the
line…
Good book. The story begins with Tatum experiencing a
devastating betrayal by her fiancé the night before their wedding. Mark died
and escaped dealing with the scandal. Ten months later, Tatum is still the
focus of gossip and innuendo and coping with the grief of losing the man she
loved and the man she thought he was. What makes it worse is that Mark's
parents can't seem to let her move on, constantly bringing her back to things
involving him. Her parents are no better, frequently inviting his parents to
family and social gatherings. It was interesting to get a look at the various
family dynamics. I can safely say that I did not care for Tatum's parents and actively
disliked her sister, Mia. Their actions and attitudes drove Tatum to escape
from a gathering, where she met a sexy stranger with a penchant for direct
speech.
The next day, Tatum is assigned to work with that
stranger, a co-owner of a motorcycle business looking for investors. That
meeting with her father and sister is awkward and highlights some of Tatum's
issues. I liked Tatum's professionalism and determination to do her best. Bran
is surprised to work with her and a little disturbed because of his attraction
to her. He doesn't need the distraction or the risk of angering a potential
investor.
I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between Bran
and Tatum. Both have disastrous past relationships, and neither is looking to
risk their hearts again. However, there is no denying the sparks of attraction
that flare between them nor the connection that draws them closer together. I
liked how sensitive they were to each other's moods, and I especially liked how
well Bran understood Tatum. I especially liked seeing his support as she began
to push back against how her family treated her. One of my favorite parts was
when he took her out on his motorcycle.
Tatum is hurt again when lies and family betrayals are
revealed. It doesn't help that Bran allows his care and protectiveness to
overshadow his belief in Tatum's strength. I loved seeing her stand up to her
father, sister, and even Bran. Hurt and believing that she can't trust her judgment,
Tatum withdraws from everyone as she tries to find herself and her strength. I
also ached for Bran, who faced the possibility of losing the woman he loved. I
loved the ending and seeing Tatum finally free of the chains holding her to the
past. The scene between her and Bran was fantastic, and I heartily approve of
their plans for the future. I would have liked an epilogue showing their lives
a little into the future.
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