*I received a free copy of A Buckhorn Summer from Harlequin via Netgalley. This has in no way influenced my voluntary review, which is honest and unbiased *
A Buckhorn Summer by Lori Foster Series: Buckhorn Brothers #8
Published by Harlequin on 2 June 2015
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 195
Format: eARC
Source: Netgalley
Lisa Sommerville’s wild one-night-stand was completely out of character for the workaholic businesswoman. So when she arrives in Buckhorn, Kentucky to spend a summer rethinking her career, she’s stunned to find that Gray Neely has stepped out of her steamy memories and taken up residence in her hometown. What’s more, the laid-back ex-cop wants to pick up where they left off.
Lisa has been on Gray’s mind every day since that mind-blowing encounter. He was reeling from a tragedy in the line of duty, and their connection was instant and intense. Still is. But sleepy Buckhorn is a million miles from her corporate world. And he has one sweet, hot summer to prove they have a future there, together…
Sweet, hot, enticing, funny… A Buckhorn Summer is all that and more! On top of that – this little book actually has two stories inside! The second story is Back to Buckhorn, which I really enjoyed as well.
My A Buckhorn Summer review:
A one-night-stand that shows up in her home-town throws Lisa for a loop! But Gray is on that very same loop, wondering how fate has brought them back together again. Needing a summer away, Lisa goes home to re-evaluate her life, her job, her choices. And ever since that one night spent with a stranger, she can’t get him out of her mind. A Buckhorn Summer shows that sometimes, fate is definitely working for love! Both Gray and Lisa have had some tough choices to make, so meeting again seems like a god-send. A quick, hot read, A Buckhorn Summer is exactly my kind of romance – enough character development to keep me interested, and both romance and humor abounds. With her intervening family, I can totally understand why Lisa was a little hesitant when she thought giving her and Gray a chance might just be a good idea.
Getting to know each other while also trying to keep their budding relationship under wraps wasn’t exactly easy, and it became even more difficult when Gray discovered a stray dog in his shop, a stray dog who was almost strangled by a rope, attached to which was a threatening note. While A Buckhorn Summer is a short read, it’s definitely a good one! Perfect romance for a few hot hours at the beach or by the pool, it has everything needed to make a reader like me happy.
Written in third person past tense, I got a good feel for both Lisa and Gray, as well as her noisy and nosy family 🙂
Some of my favorite A Buckhorn Summer quotes:
Heading for the snacks, she turned, took two steps – and gasped. So did the man standing in front of her. The big, sinfully gorgeous man. The man with the amazing bod and killer smile and devour-y0u sex drive. The man from a month ago. Her… fantasy.
Gray narrowed his eyes, but the vision didn’t change. Big brown eyes locked on his. Those sweet, lush lips parted. Color filled her cheeks. It was her, but an all-new version of her. A softer, sexier version, though how that was possible, he didn’t know, because every night for a freaking month he’d remembered her as so damned sexy, he felt obsessed.
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About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I’m thinking reading in the backyard rather than pool or beach, but it looks like this books has all the ingredients that I love, I’m adding it to my list (see what you make me do !!) 😉
The backyard sounds good, too, Iza! And hey, it’s a pretty short read, so you’ll stay in the shade for a few hours having fun 😉
I haven’t read a Lori Foster book, although I was thinking that I have, but after digging, I found out that it was Melissa Foster that I read. Lori Foster has a huge lineup of books. Where should I start, Lexxie?
Oh my goodness, where should you start? It really depends on the kind of romance you’d like to read! This series is contemporary, small town. Her Ultimate series is also contemporary, where the main men are MMA fighters *sighs*. And her Undercover series features cops, so there’s some mystery and suspense as well 😉
It is hard to choose, but I love some mystery in my romance, so I am going for the Undercover series. Thanks, Lexxie.
LOL yes, it is definitely hard to choose, Suzi 🙂 I hope you’ll enjoy the one you’ll end up picking!
Of course I’m a HUGE fan of anything Lori Foster writes and this one sounds like it’s right on target and perfect for a quick read. Hugs… and hope you’re having fun with family! Ro
YAY I’m always happy when some of my fellow bloggers tell me they’re HUGE Loris Foster fans 🙂 This is the perfect quick summer read, Ro 🙂
We’re having a great week, thank you!
Oh my gosh, I cannot believe I missed this on Netgalley! And that I didn’t even know about this book, because I love Lori Foster, and the Buckhorn series. Glad this was an enjoyable read. I am sure I will be reading this ASAP.
Quinn, this story is actually included at the end of the next Ultimate story. So if you are able to catch that one on Netgalley, you’ll get two stories for the price of one 😉
I love Lori Foster! I need to start this series! I think the idea of fate and that these two were meant to run in to one another again is so romantic 🙂 Great character development, humor and romance? Sign me up!!! Lovely Review as always Lexx 🙂
Oh you definitely should read this series, Lindy. I haven’t read all of the books in this one, but I can never resist once one of Lori Foster’s books shows up at Netgalley 😉
I like the sound of the plot and how the main character encounters her one nigth stand again. I can imagine that would lead to an awkward situation at first. And I like the sound of enough character development, humor and romance. Great review Lexxie 🙂
Yes, it was definitely awkward, Lola, but so well done! And it was great to see how their chemistry worked so well, even if they had only met once before 🙂
This sounds like a fun read Lexie! Second chance at love reads are always good.
Naomi @ Naomi’s Reading Palace
It was really good, Naomi! And second chance at love reads are great, I agree.