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Healing Harts #3
Healing Harts #3
By: T.J. Kline
Released July 14, 2015
Avon Impulse
It only took an instant for her world to come
crashing down…but Heart Fire Ranch is a place of new beginnings, even for those
who find their way there by accident
As the only
veterinarian in town, Justin Hart doesn't have time to think about romance. So
when A-list actress Alyssa Cole crashes her car outside his clinic, it's
entirely unexpected when there's a spark between them he can't ignore. Still,
she's a movie star, and he's just a small town cowboy.
Alyssa has
learned the hard way not to believe first impressions, especially not in
Hollywood. But, 400 miles from her former life with nowhere to go and no one to
turn to, she places her trust in the handsome vet who comes to her rescue.
There's no
denying the connection between them, but when Alyssa's past shows up at the
door, will their new relationship be able to withstand the storm?
Son of a
bitch!
As much as he
wanted Lyssa to stay, he never wanted it to be a spectacle set up for
publicity. He was going to be put on display, nothing more than a tool used to
torque her ex-husband’s pocketbook and to twist the media around her finger.
Maybe she was more like the Alyssa Cole he’d seen on the big screen after all.
Maybe, the woman he thought he knew was the fantasy.
He headed for
the back door to the clinic as he saw Franklin, completely pleased with
himself, come trotting down the porch steps and wave. “I’m heading out, lots of
calls to make to set up this press conference for tomorrow morning. Think we
could set it up right here?” He waved his hand toward the front porch.
“Does it really
matter what I say?” He couldn’t help the disgust from creeping into his voice.
This was a sham and he didn’t enjoy feeling like a common fraud. “Sounds like
you and Alyssa have this all planned out.”
Frank arched a
brow in question. “If you’ve got a problem with this, say something now. I need
for this to be real, Hart.”
Justin grunted
at the man. “Sure you do.”
“What’s that
supposed to mean?” Franklin slid the shoulder strap of his messenger bag over
his shoulder. “I’ve got too much to get organized to play this guessing game
with you. Aly needs you.”
“Why? She has
you and she’s a good actress. I’m sure the two of you can pull this off with or
without me. I’ve got work to do.” He spun on his heel, disgusted and
frustrated.
“You realize
she’s not acting right?” Franklin’s words stopped him, his hand on the door.
“She’s falling in love with you.” Justin looked back at him. “And whether you
want to admit it or not, you’re falling for her. You wouldn’t be this pissed if
you weren’t.”
“I’m pissed
because you’re asking me to do something that goes against all my morals. You
want me to lie about our relationship. There’s nothing about this that’s the
truth, no matter how much you spin it.”
Franklin burst
out laughing and Justin clenched his fists at his sides, barely keeping himself
from punching the other man in the face. The last thing Lyssa needed was a
spokesperson bearing a black eye on camera.
“Did you or did
you not rescue her?” When Justin refused to answer, Franklin pressed on. “And
do you really think everyone can’t see your feelings for her on your face? All
you have to do is look at her.” Franklin grimaced. “You both look like lovesick
teenagers.”
Justin didn’t
hold back any longer and shoved both hands against Franklin’s chest, knocking
him backward. “Shut up!”
“Why, because
you don’t want her to know?” Franklin yelled back at him. “Or because you want
to pretend it’s not true? I told you this would happen. It’s too late, you’re
in too deep and there’s no going back now unless you want to leave her to that
wolf she married. Because if you do, he’s going to tear her to shreds. I don’t
want to see that happen and, right now, Hart, as much as I don’t like it and
wish I had another alternative, you’re her only hope.”
Alyssa has lost herself while trying to please her no-good husband, and now eight months pregnant, she learns what love really when she accidentally ends up on Justin's doorstep. Justin is the complete opposite of her her ex, so I can see why it was so easy for her to fall for him. Their relationship progresses at light speed, and it was just to quick for me personally. Not my favorite of the series, but still a good emotional romance.
I received an ARC via Edelweiss for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own.
T. J. Kline was raised competing in rodeos and
rodeo queen competitions since the age of 14, She has thorough knowledge of the
sport as well as the culture involved. She has had several articles about rodeo
published in the past in small periodicals as well as a more recent how-to
article for RevWriter. She is also an avid reader and book reviewer for both
Tyndale and Multnomah.
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