The Valentine Wager

If you have read this author’s series, Four Irish Brothers Winery, you’ll recognize the location of this one, River’s Edge. On her way into town, Irish lass Kitt/Kathleen Boynton, cousin of the Flaherty brothers, is stopped by police Lt Ryker Lange. She’s new in town and determined to help market the cousins’ wines, as well as hopeful get for a start in life. From the moment playboy Ryker meets Kitt , he’s smitten and the banter between the two begins. But Kitt has been hurt by love once before, and is skiddish. Right now, doing a good job and getting her visa are top priority. While a wager is made between them, we get a chance to understand the characters better. Both have been hurt in the past and are very protective of their hearts. Should they take a chance once again at love or will protecting their hearts keep them away from finding their HEA? All in all, it was a cute, easy read to be enjoyed in an afternoon of leisure. I was entrusted a copy of this book by Tule Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Nan Reinhardt’s first book, The Valentine Wager, in her new The Lange Brothers series hits all the right notes for a charming and delightful romance. With endearing and memorable characters…new and old (from the Four Irish Brothers Winery series)…and in the perfect small town setting, this story, and series, is sure to capture readers’ hearts. It was quite easy to form an emotional connection to the characters, and the town as a whole, and feel invested in a passionate outcome for the characters who brought such an enjoyable story to life. I look forward to the next book in the series, Falling for the Doctor…in what appears the be Max’s story. This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Solid 4.5 star This was an absolute hoot of a read where player Lieutenant aka Left-tenant Ryker finally gets rebuffed by a women when Kitt cousin to the Flaherty's arrives in town from Island with hopes of getting a work Visa and working with her cousins at their winery. Kitt is well and truly over men after what happened back home so as much as she likes Ryker he is a no go zone, only he hasn't got the message and how I laughed when they were at the bar and the wager to be friends was born with in put from their friends in regards to the rules. So get settled in as you will get plenty of belly laughs as well as a bit of heartbreak, reality checks for both Kitt and Ryker, new friends and two people who deserve a partner that is all in if only they can break down the walls stopping them from being together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.