(Cards of Love series)
Author: Claudia Burgoa
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Military
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A chance for a sweet future, or a recipe for disaster?
Kaitlynn
My dream was to cook my way to fame and fortune, not run myself ragged keeping my late parents’ quaint restaurant afloat. My sister is useless, I’m chronically short-staffed, and even Gertie, my antiquated oven, hates me.
Then in charges Oliver, like a Golden Knight. He’s hunky, charming, and makes others feel at ease. He’s earnest and kind, optimistic and extroverted. He's my best friend...and my sister’s ex. Picking up the slack like he never left all those years ago is difficult. He makes my body shiver with the lightest touch, the slightest smile. It would be so easy to let him be my knight in shining armor. But I can’t let him, even though he makes Gertie purr like a kitten.
Oliver
I practically grew up waiting tables alongside KitKat. She’s a brilliant chef, but it’s clear she’s no manager. I’ve noticed other changes in her since her letters stopped coming to me in Iraq. There’s fire burning in her green eyes—and pain.
One kiss was meant to comfort. But it explodes into searing passion so white-hot, not even the tallest, iciest sweet tea can quench it. I shouldn’t try. She doesn’t want help, especially not mine. But a kiss like that is the beginning of a promise. A promise that won’t stop until I help her find her dream.
Kaitlynn is dealing with a lot of guilt and carrying a heavy burden. One scene in particular hit me in the gut and I was close to tears. She's been on her own for so long it's hard for her to rely on anyone.
Oliver is the sweetest, kindest knight you could ever want to find. He is honourable and compassionate and a fighter. He is a bit shy but also cheeky without meaning to be:
"I'll take anything you want home," I insinuate with a smirk, reaching for her hand.
Kaitlynn and Oliver have this push and pull relationship. Oliver tries to pull her closer while Kaitlynn pushes him away. I understand her logic but disagreed with her choices. However, Claudia is a excellent writer and everything happens for a reason. There were some great supportive characters in the story too. Paige is an absolute riot and it's great that she is there for Kaitlynn. Kelsey... now that one... she needs a good kick in the pants. She's selfish and self centred. I wanted to throw my kindle at her. Repeatedly. The ending was everything I could have possibly have hoped for. It certainly was an enjoyable story.
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