A BRIDE FOR THE BEST MAN? Running into his first love at his brother's wedding isn't the homecoming Dr. Luke Ward imagined. Maid of honor Penny Montgomery should have been his bride. And now, despite how things ended between them, the former Tawnee Valley bad girl just made him an offer the still-smitten best man would be a fool to refuse. Eight years ago, Penny lost the only man she ever loved. Spending the weekend together is a huge risk--and the only way to see if she's really over Luke. But when a family emergency forces the handsome surgeon to extend his visit, their passionate reunion fling flames into a deeper attachment. Does Penny have the courage to try for a second chance with Luke--and say "I do" to her best man?
The H and h really come together so well. Their struggles, their acceptance of each other and themselves are really well written. There is no blame game, revenge and other outlandish excuses in the name of love. The h with her dreadful childhood and her mom's alcoholism, the impact it has on the decisions she makes as adults, the H with his rocky relationship with his brother, his feelings are so well depicted that this book feels like an insight into their life rather than fiction.
"Berry’s second-chance romance is a heart-rending tale of lies, innuendos and betrayals. The returning co-stars, rural setting and small-town attitude add emotional authenticity — and the lovemaking is passionate and incendiary" (RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars).
Dr. Luke Ward returns home for his brother's wedding. The Maid of Honor is his high school girlfriend, Penny Montgomery. Their love really never died, but they both must overcome past hurts if they have any hope of a future. Penny's charactercter seemed whiny to me.
This is the second book in the series and I could not put it down. This was a very emotional read. Being afraid to love and allowing yourself to be vulnerable to another person is very scary but when you let go and accept your feelings you find true happiness