Come on Closer by Kendra Leigh Castle – Review & Giveaway

Come On Closer
Harvest Cove series – Book #4
by Kendra Leigh Castle
Release Date: March 1, 2016

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Description:
Nothing’s sweeter than a chance at true love…

Larkin O’Neill refuses to let anything stand in her way. Despite a troubled upbringing, she’s created the life she always wanted, surrounding herself with close friends and opening the bakery of her dreams. But the free-spirited baker is blindsided when she falls hard for the local bad boy. She knows that she should stay away, but the sizzling attraction between them is just too tempting…

Shane’s love ’em and leave ’em ways have left him a persona non grata in Harvest Cove. But when Larkin bursts into his life, the handsome lawyer can’t think of anywhere he’d rather be than by her side. She’s the first person in a long time who believes there could be more to him than meets the eye. Now he’s determined to prove to Larkin that he’s worth taking a chance on—and prove to himself that he’s the kind of man she deserves.

Review:

Come on Closer by Kendra Leigh Castle is the 4^th book in her Harvest Cove series. This was a sweet romance, with a small town atmosphere. We have come to love the town of Harvest Cove, and the wonderful characters we get to spend time with.

Larkin runs the local bakery, where everyone raves about her wonderful delights. Larkin has found a home in Harvest Cove, having great friends, a successful business and is a very happy go lucky young lady. Years before, when she arrived in Harvest Cove to start fresh, Larkin left her unhappy childhood in the past.

Shane has lived all his life in Harvest Cove, and we remember him in the first book of this series when he was one of those who gave Sam a hard time in high school, not to mention trying to convince his best friend Jake to dump Sam.   But Shane, who has a reputation as a playboy, has changed. He is a constant visitor at Larkin’s Bakery, enjoying her chocolate delights. The two of them have become friends, with a lot of fun teasing between them. Shane begins to see Larkin in another light, as her carefree fun loving attitude is perfect for him. He wants Larkin to give him a chance, as he looks forward to seeing her every chance he can.

Larkin enjoys Shane’s visits, not to mention his looks. But she knows of his reputation, as her friends who grew up with him, tell her all the time. She is determined no matter how attractive and fun he is, to steer clear. So we get to enjoy their banter, and slowly see Shane getting through her defenses, which we find ourselves rooting for. Both Shane and Larkin were a sweet fun couple, and I really liked them together.

As their relationship heats up, we learn more about the issues each has with their families.   Shane comes from a wealthy family, and works for his father, as a lawyer. He does not like his job, but his father is very controlling and not a nice man. Larkin is from a poor home, and wants nothing to do with her mother and sister, who treated her badly. It will be Larkin who will help Shane rise up and do what will make him happy. At the same time, Larkin’s family will find her, shattering her life a bit. But all her friends in Harvest Cove and Shane will be there to help her.

This was a sweet delightful story, with a great couple and fun all the way around. If you like sweet fun romances, small towns, great friends, then you need to visit Harvest Cove. Come on Closer is another wonderful book by Kendra Leigh Castle.

Reviewed by Barb

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