BLURB ➞
After surviving a messy divorce and custody battle, Dr. Connor Wallen quickly became married to his job. Helping animals is the perfect distraction from his crazy ex, but he finds it difficult to concentrate when an attractive woman joins his veterinary clinic. Getting involved with someone who works for him would only lead to disaster, so staying professional is key.
He tries to ignore her, but their chemistry is undeniable.
Elizabeth Bishop can’t stand her boss or how he treats her, but there aren’t many job options in small-town Texas. No matter what she does, it’s never good enough for Connor, but she continues trying to impress him anyway.
She’ll never admit she’s attracted to him and denies it every chance she gets.
Avoiding him is impossible, but Elle keeps her distance whenever possible. After his walls start to crumble, she knows her feelings aren’t one-sided. She’s tired of playing his games and is ready to prove who’s really in control.
Although he pushes her away, she’s determined to pull him closer—showing him exactly what they’ve both been missing.
You’re compassionate, loyal, smart, funny, gorgeous – the whole goddamn package. And I’m a broken, jaded asshole.
ARC REVIEW ➞
Connor is a single father and the town vet. Elizabeth aka Elle, is working towards her degree to become a vet and becomes Connor’s intern.
This story starts when Elle is just his intern and spans several years as she continues to work for Conner and continues to work on her degree. Throughout that time there is plenty of teasing between the two of them and loads of grumpiness from Connor as he tries to deny his feelings for Elle. I seriously loved these two, even though at times I wanted to just yell at them. Connor’s daughter, Olivia, is absolutely adorable and such a great addition to the story. She instantly connected with Elle and it was adorable.
Talk about a slow burn that is completely worth the wait! The entire time I kept thinking is this going to be it, are they finally going to admit how they really feel about each other and the give into the chemistry brewing. When that moment finally happens it is worth the long wait and once it happens it is full speed ahead.
If you’ve read the previous books in the Circle B series there is some overlap in the timelines, but it was fun to get things from a different perspective.
I loved getting more of the Bishop family and the hilarious dialogue between this group is always amazing. I can’t wait to return to Circle B ranch and get more of this amazing family.
If you’re looking for a slow burn, workplace, enemies to lovers, single father, small town romance this is one to check out!
