Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 26 Jul 22
This series is an absolute delight. Smal- town romance at its best, and if you’re looking for that extra edge, there’s a gator named Otis who adds a nice crazy twist to the character mix.
Major Blanchard – and that’s his first name, not his rank in the military – goes for a walk with his dog, gets stuck in the swamp, and ends up a star on national TV in his tighty-whities. All that happens in the first chapter, so you know you’re in for a treat when the story continues.
What were the odds that a wildlife camera on a tree would capture Major Blanchard’s inglorious moment of first being stuck in the swamp, then rescued by a beautiful young woman, only to find that his sweatpants had been swept away – and because he had been too lazy to do his laundry, he’s displaying all his assets to the nation? He is just never going to live that one down in the small town he where he resides, as well as in the sheriff’s department where he’s a deputy.
Brynn Pearson is a child television star who’s trying to transition into being an actress, even though her heart’s not really into acting. Her career rescued her family when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. Now her mother is still obsessed with Brynn’s success, to the determent of her sister who genuinely wants to be an actress. while Brynn wants to walk away from the fame and fortune to paint and discover who Brynn Pearson really is.
As Brynn tries to deal with the press and her dysfunctional family, Major is dealing with his own situation, watching his father deal with dementia and fearing the eventual loss. Brynn, with the publicity that follows her and her career, is definitely not the right choice for him, but he’s powerless to resist the chemistry. Will they be able to work through their family situations and find a path that works for them both?
Laugh, cry, love, and live with the folks in this small corner of Louisiana and let this story tug at your heartstrings. This is a great series, and this might be one of the best stories in that series.
Grade: A
Summary:
Sparks fly in Louisiana’s Butterfly Bayou when a Hollywood starlet falls for a local deputy.
After leaving the military, Major Blanchard moved to Papillon, Louisiana, to be with his aging father, where he’s taken a deputy position with the sheriff’s department. Now that he’s settling into life on the bayou, he’s trying out the dating scene. Every single woman in town seems to be pining after the handsome newcomer. But so far, nothing’s worked out, and he’s had some spectacularly bad dates. Major’s getting ready to give up on love when a new lady roars into town to film a movie and turns his world upside down.
Actress Brynn Pearson is trying to make a successful transition from child star to leading lady. Now that she’s landed her first lead in a major film, nothing can stop her. She’s committed to focusing solely on her work, so romance is the last thing she needs—too bad she can’t get her mind off the dreamy deputy she keeps running into. He’s gorgeous, and something about him makes her feel safe. As Brynn’s feelings for Major deepen, she starts to wonder if maybe there’s more to life than her career.
When a family crisis throws Major’s life into a tailspin, he turns to Brynn for support, and hopes their budding relationship will shine brighter than Hollywood lights.
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