Three Siblings. One Year. Everything Changes.
Aussie billionaire businessman and pilot Cade Paxton has struggled to put his life back together after suffering a tragic loss. With his purchase of Carter Island Air and recent move to the small Massachusetts island, he sees his chance for a fresh start. Cade’s sole focus is on growing his investment and avoiding romantic entanglements at all costs. But then he hires Rebecca Carter Interiors’ new assistant designer to help him update the aging airport. Cade quickly finds himself fascinated by the sassy beauty who often speaks her mind, talking to him in a way most people wouldn’t dare.
Single mother Gwenyth Carter has recently been through hell. She’s starting over after several months of nasty surprises. Newly divorced and nearly broke, she’s rebuilding her life one step at a time. Gwen’s certain she has everything she needs: her sweet baby girl, a supportive family, and her dream career. She’s endlessly grateful when the lucrative airport project falls into her lap. But Gwen soon realizes that her new job comes with unforeseen complications, mainly the amount of time she’s forced to spend with her gorgeous client and his sexy accent.
Their mutual attraction is undeniable, yet Gwen tries her best to keep a professional distance, even when she recognizes how wonderful Cade is with her daughter. But it isn’t long before Gwen is dealt another unexpected blow that she struggles to handle on her own. Gwen will have no choice but to turn to the one man she’s determined not to want or risk losing what she loves most.
My Thoughts
After reading about Nate and Molly, I couldn't wait to read Gwen's story. This can be read as a standalone novel, but you'll get a full feel for the family and supporting cast of characters if you read the first two books. That being said, Cate Beauman definitely saved the best for last.
Gwen reminds me a lot of myself when I first went through my divorce. She was trying to be the "good guy" and do everything right by her daughter. Cade comes along, turning her world upside down and she struggles with accepting that she deserves something so good in her life. Cade has faced his own heart-wrenching trial and I feel that Gwen was exactly what he needed to fill that void.
The suspense level is lower in this book, but that doesn't mean it is lacking in any way. Their chemistry is off-the-charts sexy that brought out a few blushing incidents and toe curls. I found myself in a fit of happy tears a couple of times at the incredible sweetness of Cade.
Definitely a 5 out of 5 for this final chapter of the Carter Island Tribology. All three books earned a permanent place on my bookshelf!
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