Author: Patricia Johns
Series: The Second Chance Club #3
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Genre: Romance
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 368
Date of Publication: May 25, 2021
My Rating: 4 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
A baby on the way…
Will turn their lives upside down!
Taryn Cook is pregnant with her own miracle baby, and she’s perfectly happy to be a single mom. Then she’s reunited with the baby’s father, Noah Brooks, at her new job in Mountain Springs. Noah never planned on being a dad, but he’s determined to be there for his son…and Taryn—even if that means being just a friend to the woman he’s falling for.
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MY THOUGHTS:
Taryn Cook was certain she'd never have a child. However, she is pregnant. And she is alone. However, she is so happy to be pregnant that she is fully prepared to raise her child alone. However, when she runs into the baby's father at a consulting job for her business, Noah Brooks, her carefully laid plans fall apart. She never expected to see Noah after their night together. In fact, the night that brought them together perfectly illustrates that they were each at crossroads in their lives and now that are working together they both have to rethink their futures.
Rocky Mountain Baby is the third book in the Second Chance Club series. Although it did perfectly well as a standalone for me, the story was just so sweet and had such an emotional edge, that I plan on reading the first two books in the series, Their Mountain Reunion and Mountain Mistletoe Christmas. What I found in this story is the strong connection between Taryn and Noah, but also the members of the town.
In addition to that, Taryn and Noah had to deal with their emotional baggage, especially since the the two of them had never expected to meet again. Would it be possible for them to parent together, for them to learn to love and trust one another, especially knowing that sexual attraction wouldn't be enough to sustain a life together?
This touching story evolved quite nicely while Taryn and Noah's relationship developed, especially while their lives eventually began to change. I loved how the happily ever after was delivered, especially with the conflicts concerned.
Many thanks to Harlequin Heartwarming and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Please enjoy the following excerpt:
Rocky Mountain Baby - Excerpt
Patricia Johns
The door opened and a tall man stepped inside. He was broad shouldered, lean and looked to be in his early forties with just a touch of gray at his temples. A pair of glasses set off his slate blue eyes. He wore a pair of gray dress pants and a crisp, white button-up shirt without a tie. His belt looked expensive. He hesitated when he saw her, and his gaze dropped down to her belly.
“This is our general manager, Noah Brooks,” Angelina said. “I asked him to come by and meet you. You’ll be working quite closely with him for the next couple of weeks, and he’s a fount of knowledge for everything from operations to food and beverage.”
“Of course,” Taryn said, and she rose to her feet and shook his hand. “I’m Taryn Cook with Cook Marketing.”
He didn’t answer at first, meeting her gaze questioningly. “Right. Taryn. Just call me Noah.”
Noah released her hand and gave her a nod. That seemed to be a common name these days. She’d met another Noah not too long ago…
“Let me show you your office, then,” Angelina said, also rising. “I hope you’ll be comfortable there. If you want any food or drinks delivered to your office while you’re working, just give Janelle a call down at the switchboard, and she’ll get you anything you need. It’s all complimentary, of course.”
“That’s very kind.” Taryn bent to pick up her leather tote, and scooped up the water bottle, too. She’d been advised to stay hydrated at this point of her pregnancy, and in the interest of allaying her obstetrician’s worries, she was following her instructions to the letter.
Angelina led the way out of her office, and Noah gestured for Taryn to go ahead of him. He gave her another strange look. It was very likely her pregnancy. She garnered all sorts of reactions from people. It was amazing the personal questions complete strangers would ask a woman once she was showing. Whatever his opinions, he could keep them to himself.
Angelina headed up the hallway and paused a few doors down, gesturing Taryn inside. The office was small, but furnished with a desk, a lamp, an extra armchair in one corner and another bank of those beautiful tall windows that gave a view of a walking path, some green shrubbery and the clear lake beyond.
“I hope you’ll be comfortable here,” Angelina said. “If there is anything that might help out, just let me or Noah know and we’ll make sure to get it for you. Noah’s office is right next door.”
“This looks perfect,” Taryn said with a smile. “Thank you so much.”
“Now, you mentioned wanting to see the lodge and what we have to offer,” Angelina said. “I have an appointment in about twenty minutes, so I have to head out. But Noah will give you the grand tour. You’ll be in good hands.”
“Absolutely,” Taryn said with a smile. “Thanks a lot.”
Angelina left the office, leaving Taryn alone with the man. He stood in the doorway while she deposited her bag on top of the desk, then pulled out a tablet that was less cumbersome to carry around so that she could take some notes.
Noah said, “This is the key card for your office door. The only one who has access to changing your key card is me or Angelina, so you won’t have to worry about security.”
Taryn crossed the office and accepted the card from him. No wedding ring. She shouldn’t be noticing these things. Less than a year post divorce with a baby on the way, she wasn’t looking for romantic connections. She’d already bumbled in that respect seven months ago—an evening at a pub turning into a romantic encounter that left her pregnant. And that evening had started with her noticing a hand very much like Noah’s with no wedding ring, either. As if a man’s confirmed single status was all that mattered. And ironically enough, that man had been named Noah, too… Except he’d been slimmer and had a rather impressive auburn beard streaked with silver.
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