Book Review: Redeeming Lottie by Melissa Ellen

Billingsley Book 1

I had a plan for my life.

One that would never involve marriage, or kids, or being stuck in the one-horse Texas town I grew up in.

I saw how it worked out for my parents, and I wanted no part of their heartbreak.

So I ran.

My career was the only commitment I had time for. The only one I was ever willing to make. But life didn't care about my plan.

I didn't expect to go home again, but here I am.

I never, ever planned on seeing Tucker Monroe again, but here he is.

His sexy smile and country charm were the reason I left.

But with every smirk this single dad gives me, I'm finding it hard to remember why.

All that's on my mind is Tucker, but I can't give in to the feelings that never quite went away. I have to remember what my ambitions are.

But he's too tempting. And just as dangerous for me as he ever was…

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My Review:

This is such a sweeping, emotional story; encompassing life, loss, love, and second chances. I loved Tucker. Loved, loved, loved Tucker. Lottie made me mental. I realize she has a lot of baggage and history that tell her there’s no such thing as a ‘forever love’, but the lengths she goes to in order to avoid any meaningful connections with other living human beings made me scream at my reader. I loved that she’s independent and accomplished and so capable of taking care of herself, but I hated how hard she was running away from something so amazing. Tucker is what book boyfriend dreams are made of. He’s so sweet and caring and he’s loved her just about his whole life. I want a Tucker of my own.

I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.