Review: Tempting Fate by Stacy Finz

She wants to leave Nugget behind, he’s just made it his home. Sometimes love is worth throwing plans—and caution—to the wind . . .  

Raylene Rosser is Nugget’s most infamous prodigal daughter. The townspeople aren’t exactly holding a welcome home parade when she returns, but that’s okay with Raylene—she’s only here to make amends for selfish mistakes, sell her property, and get out of town asap after her half-brother Logan’s wedding. Picturesque Nugget is her past, and Raylene is determined to build a future . . .
 
All of which would be easier if Logan hadn’t asked his business partner to keep an eye on her. A security specialist, Gabe Moretti certainly knows how to shadow a girl—and how to boss said girl around. It would be infuriating, if only Raylene could keep her eyes off Gabe’s broad chest, rugged profile, and sexy smile. Falling in love might not be the safe choice, but sometimes everyone needs to tempt fate . .

Kindle Edition

Published December 11th 2018 by Lyrical Shine

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 is the 10th book in the Nugget series.  I have probably read about half of them however not all.  For the most part I would say it is not necessary to read the series in order to pick up any one of them however in this case, it is a must.  The character of Raylene has a shady past in one of the previous installments which directly links to this story.  While you get a cliffs not version, it is not the same.  Lucky for me I had read the previous story linked to this one (book 5 Getting Lucky)

I have to admit that I was just as guilty as the townsfolk of judging Raylene based on her previous actions.  It took a lot to win me over.  Even her name got on my nerves (apologies to anyone who shares her name!).  As all stories do, I was eventually won over however it was a gradual win for me.  Logan on the other hand had me at hello.  As tends to be the case in these stories, the men are every woman's dream in both the looks and personality department.  Let me tell you since this is the tenth book, the town of Nugget has a lot of swoon worthy men.  If only such a town existed for those single woman out there, I think the real estate market would be booming.

This story had the typical romance aspect as well as a touch of mystery and danger.  Just enough to keep you interested without going overboard.  Although I did find it a little bit far fetched once the reader found out who/what was behind everything.

I have enjoyed the stories that I have read in this series and this one was no exception.  I do think that after 10 books, of which I have read five, I am ready to say goodbye to Nugget and move on to another of Finz' stories.

About the Author

Stacy Finz is an award-winning former newspaper reporter. After more than twenty years covering notorious serial killers, naked-tractor-driving farmers, fanatical foodies, aging rock stars and weird Western towns, she figured she finally had enough material to launch a career writing fiction. She is the author of the Nugget Romance series (Kensington/Lyrical Press) about a small mountain town that has a strange way of giving people unexpected reasons to start over--and find the most irresistible chances to fall in love.