Proof there is such a thing as fate. Aaron stops in a service station needing a car problem looked into when he meets the grumpy owner Jack.
From the blurb:
Aaron
When I’m running on fumes while driving on what feels like the loneliest stretch of road in California, I worry I’m in trouble. Luckily, I happen upon Aqua Vista, a sleepy coastal town with the only pump for miles, and the grumpy owner who is more gorgeous than he has any right to be. When I’m told I’ll need more than fuel to disable the check engine light on my dash, I figure there are worse places to be stuck while my car gets needed repairs.
Jack
After driving the handsome city dweller to a local motel, the last thing I expect is the hot hookup that happens afterward. As soon as his car is ready, he’s on his way home, so imagine my surprise when he shows up a couple of months later with an offer to buy my business. No way I want an out-of-towner to own part of what my family has built here. Even if I’m not always fulfilled by it. Besides, it belonged to my parents, and it’s all I have left of them.
When Aaron decides to spend several days in town, I figure it’s to soften me up to his proposal. I shouldn’t hook up with him again. Or spend time showing him around…but I do. Before I know it, the charming, attractive visitor starts to feel familiar, almost like he belongs here. Like he’s woven himself into the very fabric of Aqua Vista. I’m fooling myself, of course, and it’ll certainly sting when he hits the road. Outsiders never stay, and though I secretly wish he would, I’m no stranger to heartache.
Reed Kaye's review:
I’m reviewing the audio edition.
This story points out destiny is alive. Aaron has car problems and pulls into the only service station around to find out he luckily avoided a major problem. While interacting with this grumpy station owner Jack, he finds there is more to this guy than from first impression.
Jack is the owner of a family service station. He feels somewhat stuck in a daily life he is a little unsatisfied with. He then finds himself not able to forget his one night thing with Aaron.
This is a comfort read. Nick J. Russo again brings the story to life. I love books narrated by him.
Lesetiger's review:
If you like small-town romances, you've come to the right place. This is not the first book by the author that I have read or listened to. I love Christina Lee's writing style and was therefore able to immerse myself in the story very quickly.
Aaron is a typical city dweller who I immediately liked. He is cheerful and open-minded. When his car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he realizes that Jack is the only service station and garage for miles around. Jack is the exact opposite of him, he is grumpy and rather introverted. And he has every reason to be, as he is still struggling with the loss of his parents.
When Jack drives Aaron from the service station to a hotel, a hot night unexpectedly ensues. The attraction between the two is palpable, but Jack categorically rejects a long-distance relationship. And so it seems that this will be their only hot encounter. But then Aaron reappears, having succumbed to the charms of the small town where Jack lives.
The characters are likeable, I liked the small town and its inhabitants and it was nice how the initial attraction between Aaron and Jack turned into a real connection. There is some drama, but also hot romance.
This heartwarming romance novel was fantastically narrated by Nick J. Russo. He brought the protagonists to life with great emotion and appropriate voices and moods. It was a pleasure to listen to him.
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