Returning to her flooded New Orleans home to face Henry Boudreaux, the man she jilted at the altar, is the hardest thing attorney Sonja Bosco has ever done—even before she discovers she’s pregnant. Sonja backed out of the marriage for Henry’s sake. He wants to be part of his father’s law firm, and his parents will never approve of an interracial marriage. Better to bruise his heart than ruin his life.
Henry can’t forgive Sonja, and doubts that he can trust her again. But learning that they’re going to be parents means there’s no avoiding each other. Springtime on the bayou is already steamy enough…now they’re living in the same small space while their damaged house is repaired. And with each passing day they’re getting a little more honest. A lot more real. And realizing that nothing—not even New Orleans at Mardi Gras—glows brighter than the desire they’re trying to deny…
Kindle Edition
Expected publication:
September 11th 2018
by Lyrical Caress
Terri's Thoughts
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
This was the second in the Bayou Bachelor series. You will definitely want to read the first in order to understand the backstory on this one. I was so excited to read this after the first book however in comparison this one let me down.
I could not get past the constant bickering and blame that was doled out in large size portions throughout this book. I was 37% in to the story and the only thing that had happened was Sonja blaming Henry for everything wrong in their relationship, not taking ownership, and then some rather steamy sex scenes. Wash, rinse, and repeat. I found Sonja wasn't being fair to Henry, after all, she is the one that left him standing at the alter. Usually I am all about girl power and sticking together however sorry Sonja, I really didn't like you.
I would say the story started to turn around for me at roughly the 50% mark. This is when the all important aspect of communication began and I could actually tolerate the characters. I became invested once the effort was being put in to repairing the damage they caused each other. I still feel a little like their communication breakdown was a whole mountain out of a mole hill situation but at least there were positive attempts.
It is clear I was let down by this story. Neither character was strong enough for me and their issues seemed petty. Even so, I will still follow this series. Why? The first in the series was good and I am excited to see where the next one goes if it is going to feature who I think it will. There are so many possibilities and directions it could take.
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Even though this book in the series didn't seem to do it for you, it sounds like you loved the first book! I might have to check it out. I've been needing more romance novels in my life!
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