The Somerset Girls: A Novel

THE SOMERSET GIRLS by Lori Foster is a contemporary, adult, erotic, romance story line focusing on the Somerset sisters, and the men with whom they will fall in love: interior designer/animal rescue operator Autumn Somerset and single father / advertising executive Tash Ducker; and builder Ember Somerset and farm hand Mike Brewer. Told from several third person perspectives THE SOMERSET GIRLS follows Autumn Somerset as she comes face to face with her high school crush Tash Ducker upon his return to Sunset Kentucky. Tash is a divorcee/widower with a seven year old daughter, and is looking for someone to redesign a few rooms but Autumn struggles in the wake of a failed relationship where she was left at the altar by her cheating ex-fiance. Rebuilding her friendship with Tash Ducker has the added benefit of his daughter Sadie, a precocious seven year old child who struggles with her own issues of trust and love. Tash, claiming he has no time for a sexual relationship finds himself falling for the woman that will steal his heart. Meanwhile, Ember Somerset struggles with a heart breaking secret, a secret only her sister knows. Mike Brewer ‘s attraction to Ember pushes all of her buttons, an attraction that is mutual but one Ember refuses to admit. Mike is desperate for some one on one time with Ember Somerset, and makes Ember an offer she is reluctant to refuse. Both have secrets that neither one is willing to share but a mutual compromise reveals a growing love for this story line couple. Lori Foster pulls the reader into a heart warming and emotional story of family and love; of betrayal and loss; of acceptance and moving forward. All of our story line characters, including Autumn and Ember’s parents Flynn and Tracy, have life experiences that are tragic but it is the experiences that form the person that each will become. The character driven premise is inviting and enjoyable-the conflict is minimal; the romances are seductive and intimate; the $ex scenes are passionate; the characters are real and animated. THE SOMERSET GIRLS is an uplifting and inspiring story of two sisters who find love and their own happily ever afters.

The Somerset Girls by Lori Foster Sisters are special They care and share And sometimes run a business or two together They lend a shoulder to lean on They give advice They share details of this and that and They fight from time to time No matter what…they are there for one another Always I adored Autumn and Ember and loved reading the story of how both found their happily ever after. This was a story filled love, compassion, heartbreak, heart healing, family, animals and romance that lead to love. What I liked: * Autumn: strong, resilient, reliable with “strong bones” – quieter than her sister, compassionate and a catch…just ask Tash * Ember: stronger than many give her credit for, smart, capable and not necessarily the “free spirt” she has been labeled. * Tash: my oh my…a man, a father and a lover par exemplar and absolutely perfect for Autumn * Sadie: Tash’s seven-year-old daughter that brought light, life and love to many…human and farm animl. * Mike: another man that was a great catch and worthy of a Somerset sister – Ember to be exact. * Tracy & Flynn Somerset: parents of Autumn and Ember and a lot more than they appeared to be at first – ended up loving them both * The back and forth between Ember and Mike * The rescue animal theme – have rescued a few animals myself but have not created a rescue sanctuary for them. * The fact that both Autumn and Ember were strong women in demanding jobs, had issues from their past to deal with and came out better at the end of the book than they were at the beginning. * Everything really except… What I did not like: * Chuck: Autumn’s fly-by-night fiancé that left her before the wedding – that said…she was much better off without him. * The poor animals abandoned…hate being reminded that so many are in need Did I enjoy this book? Definitely? Would I read more by this author? Yes, as soon as they are made available! Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC – This is my honest review. 5 Stars

This is a sweet story about the bond between sisters, family and romantic relationships. Autumn and Ember are sisters and are as different as night and day to the outside world, but they do share their deepest secrets and fears with each other. While Autumn and Tash are the main love story, we also have Ember and Mike fighting their attraction (but not for long). I enjoyed the slow burn of Autumn and Tash’s relationship; however, I also felt the story lacked some spice to hold my interest. Tash’s seven-year-old daughter, Sadie, stole the show. She was so sweet and innocent, yet broken down by her mother. Her vulnerability and conversations with Tash had me tearing up in several scenes. Autumn is so loving to Sadie; along with the entire family. The parents are a hoot and had me laughing out loud. I wish that we had gotten more insight into Ember and Mike’s romance, as I loved them just as much. Overall, this is a quick, easy read that will leave you in a great mood. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.