Viper Spaulding
A true opposites romance After their hate-fueled escapades result in an unexpected pregnancy, Creed practically drags Wren by the hair, kicking and screaming, to the altar to ensure he has complete access to their child. Once she understands what the thorn is in this lion's paw, however, she is completely sympathetic and maybe even a little cooperative. I loved the way Wren stood up for herself, negotiating for her interests even when Creed was ready to steamroll over her every objection. It takes a strong woman to patiently get through to a hardened man like Creed, and Wren was perfect for the job. Creed sure can come off as an arrogant jerk, but we can immediately see it's because he's been so very hurt in the past, and that hurt is still affecting his decisions and confidence all these years later. He's afraid to want what he wants because he simply couldn't survive the disappointment again. Their love is tried and tested and ultimately triumphant. The HEA and epilogue were joyously perfect. For a shorter novella, this book packs a whole story in an afternoon's read. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.