HE WON'T TRADE IN THE TENT FOR A WHITE PICKET FENCE…
Small-town life has never held any charm for documentary filmmaker Sam Hove. But after a mishap in the Amazon during filming, Willing, Montana, seems like the perfect place for a quiet recovery. Until he finds out that the town is hosting a reality dating show. And with a neighbor like Lucia Swallow, the idea of love and commitment are more dangerous than anything he's encountered in the wild.
A widow with three kids, Lucia represents everything Sam has always avoided: responsibility, family, stability. So why is he finding any excuse he can to be with her and the children? A life with Lucia couldn't possibly be the kind of adventure he's looking for, so he's got to get out…before he gets hooked.
Kristine Rolofson, author of over forty books for Harlequin, began writing in 1987. Since then her novels have appeared on bestseller lists and won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Rhode Island, Idaho and Texas. Her new series, "Willing To Wed", begins in September with THE HUSBAND SCHOOL, set in a small town in Montana. Kristine spends her spare time fiddling, quilting and shopping for cowboy boots.
The hilarious second book in the Willing to Wed series did not disappoint. From his mysterious tales of the Amazon and his book deliveries, Sam was the perfect character to fit into Willing. Great story line that had me chuckling throughout the book.
Here's the recipe for a great read. Take one documentary filmmaker who seeks a quiet place to rest and heal after an accident in the Amazon. Add a widow with three precious boys who live next door and make fabulous pies and other goodies that set Sam's mouth the watering--for her as well as her baked goods. Place them both in tiny Willing, MT, and add snow, Christmas, and a blizzard where the oldest child, Davy, is thought to be lost, but is found trying to help an elderly neighbor.
Mix well and toss with confetti-sized snowflakes and feelings of love that can't be denied. Then get out the Kleenex for an ending that will warm your heart, as it did mine.
Sam Hove is a man similar to me, ambitious and independent. I too have always wanted to spend some time in Montana. Sam found a sweet, small town off the beaten path and met the locals. Even though this was a 376-page novel, it was a very fast read. Type of book that is hard to put down. Very entertaining.