Sizzle by Carrie Aarons

Sizzle by Carrie Aarons
Ashton Family #3
Release Date: January 26, 2024

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Everyone knows that if there was an award for biggest small town grump, Liam Ashton would win for Hope Crest, Pennsylvania no questions asked.

The reclusive, brooding farmer might be part of the family business and do anything for those closest to him, but his bark keeps almost everyone else away. Perhaps that’s what happens when you fall in love at first sight but aren’t allowed to be with the soulmate you didn’t realize you were looking for.

When the forbidden woman of his dreams blows back into town, he might finally get a shot to convince her they’re destined to be together. Only, her denials and refusals won’t let him get anywhere near her.

Gabrielle Murphy swore she’d never return to the town where she took her first teaching job. She’d done the right thing, once upon a time, and there is no room to question what if.

But when the only woman who ever understood her passes and leaves her to clean up the pieces, she can’t exactly say no. Get in, fulfill her grandmother’s wishes, and get out. That’s the plan. Until Liam confronts her and they give in to the unmatched inferno that’s been blazing between them forever.

Even though there is nothing standing in the way of a happily ever after this time, Gabrielle still can’t let this surly version of the Liam she once knew love her completely.

Until a surprise binds them to each other for the foreseeable future, and they have to forgive enough to move forward. But just as the ice around their hearts starts to thaw, darker outside forces threaten to ruin their chance before it’s even taken.

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Sizzle by Carrie Aarons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First of all can we talk about how beautiful this cover is? Second of all Liam is such a sweetheart, I mean who knew under all that gruff exterior lies a man capable of giving so much to the right woman.

Gabrielle has returned to Liam’s home town after being away over a decade. When they first met the timing was off but now Liam wants to know what it will take for her to give him a real chance to show her that they were meant to be. Her upbringing is not helping his case. She loves him and wants to be with him but her fears are holding her back. But Liam has had enough of living without her so he’s determined to open her eyes to a beautiful future that’s theirs for the taking if she’ll just believe in him and their love.

These two gave me whiplashes that my head was spinning. You can’t help but root for Liam to convince Gabrielle to give in so that they could finally be happy. Her issues were valid and I loved him for being persistent so they could get to the HEA that has been a long time coming.

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MEET THE AUTHOR: Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.

When she isn’t writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.