When handsome Blake Carlton checks in to the hotel in California that Aston manages she is delighted. He’s really quite worth an extra look that has never bothered her in the past with any man. But she doesn’t realise that he has been sent there by his Dad who owns the hotel chain and so he’s her boss! Blake is very attracted to Aston but he usually never stays in one place more than a night or two – he hasn’t even got a home of his own as he travels so much for the business. But Aston claims his attention and he doesn’t want to leave. But when his older brother starts making changes that don’t make good business sense he has to leave without a word. Aston is hurt that he left without a word – little realising that he didn’t actually check out. When he returns he is determined to help her improve the hotel’s ratings otherwise she will be without a job and she is an excellent manager as well as the woman he desires beyond all others. As they become close emotions deepen and the chemistry between them is off the charts. Aston and Blake are such likeable characters [as well as his Dad and her best friend Tiffany] and very realistic. There are things about her that take away his breath and he worries about his secret. But then all changes when they find out that she’s pregnant and that his Dad has been admitted to the ICU. What will happen to the business with his brother at the helm and will their relationship survive the turmoil? This is so well written, as you’d expect, by the best selling author Ali Parker. She really knows how to compose a page turning novel that you just won’t want to put down. As it is so easy to read and her characters are so compelling it makes it all the harder to put down so is easier for me to just read, and finish, during the night. This is one book that I will be re-reading in the future as it was just so good! I look forward to Ali’s next book. I received a reader’s copy of this book and voluntarily leave my honest opinion of it here. Most Definitely Recommended.
