The Closer You Come

Jase, West, and Beck decided to “start over” in Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, population 7,416. They figured it was far enough away from the city to get away from the demons of their past but close enough for a night out on the town when the occasion called for one. While all three are still dealing with the emotional distress of one terrible night, Jase also has to deal with physical scars since he actually served time in prison for it.

Brook Lynn Dillon is barely surviving in a questionable state of contentment. She is on the hunt for her sister yet again when she meets Jase for the first time. The chemistry between her and Jase is palpable and, wouldn’t luck have it, she finds her sister in his bed, which makes him off-limits. In spite of that initial awkward faux pas, they find that they cannot ignore the attraction between them.

Gena Showalter is a romantic genius. Once again she has created an entire community that is unbelievably real, with strong characters readers will love. This has the makings of a great romance series, and then we can know how the love lives of West and Beck will unfold.