Small Town Love

Small Town Love by Susan Meier. This is Evelyn "Evie" Barclay and Paxton "Pax" James' story. This was a sweet story with some misunderstands and drama. Despite the chemistry and attraction between Evie and Pax they still are hesitant to take a chance on a relationship. Pax is concerned with raising his daughter, being mayor, and his businesses. Evie is afraid to put her heart on the line. Will these two take a chance on love? I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Even though this is book 4 in the series, it reads as a standalone. I haven't read the first three yet but after reading Evie and Pax's story, I'm definitely adding them to my TBR! Evie is in Paradise Key seeking refuge from the bad press from her father's insider trading scandal. She's laying low until she can return to Philadelphia and her talk show. Pax is the mayor of Paradise Key, leading the quiet life and doing his best to raise his 12-year-old daughter. Pax and Evie seem to be opposites but the more they get to know each other, and the more time Evie spends with Pax's daughter, the more they realize that they are not so opposite. Their experiences bonded them and their chemistry was palpable. I can't wait to go back and read the first three books!! *This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*

I really enjoyed reading Summer to Love by Susan Meier, book four in The Paradise Key series. I loved seeing Pax and Evie grow closer as Evie saw the trials and tribulations facing a single dad of a teen daughter in a new light and helped Pax’s daughter learn the tricks of using make-up, dressing appropriately, and hair styles fitting for her. When Evie’s dad turns up in Paradise Key it threatens to send her into hiding again and ruin her budding relationship with Pax. Pax knew exactly how to help Evie and her dad make peace as well as help her find a happy ever after with him and not losing who she is. This was a fun book to read and easy to visualize the story as it occurred. I totally loved these characters and didn’t want to put this book down. Ms. Meier did a fantastic job creating her characters, keeping the story interesting, making me forget the world around me and not letting me go until I turned the last page, wanting more. I highly recommend this book to other reader and am sorry that this series has now ended. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.