Series:
Soledad Bay (Book 1)
She needed help…
He needed to begin again.
Single mom Indya Linares has always been Ms. Independent
-- especially when her family's hurricane-ravaged resort is at stake. But when
Indya's boat breaks down at sea, she's forced to accept help from a handsome
stranger who immediately makes her heart beat faster. Who would have imagined
that he's also her stubborn mother's pick for a new facilities manager
extraordinaire? After Santiago Pereira left Venezuela to begin again in Soledad
Bay, he's got something to prove to his family…and a mission to bring his
daughter back to him. But when Santi just can't stop thinking about his new
boss, will hospitality take on a new meaning for them both?
Good story about new beginnings. I liked the Gulf Coast
setting, the diverse cast of characters, and the role reversal of the main
characters.
Indya returned to her hometown to help her parents with
their resort after it was heavily damaged during a hurricane. She is a single
parent with a somewhat tense relationship with her ex, whom she divorced when
she discovered her independent businesswoman persona didn't mesh with his
expectations of a traditional wife. Her efforts to carry out the needed repairs
are hampered by the unexpected departure of her facilities manager.
Santiago left Venezuela looking for a better life after a
business betrayal left him with nothing. His goal is to bring his daughter and
her mother to join him in the US. Landing the job at the resort will give him
the income and stability to make that happen.
I enjoyed watching Indya and Santi's relationship
develop. They first met when her boat broke down, and Santi towed her back to
the marina. The sparks of attraction flared as soon as they met, but both tried
to resist. Indya isn't interested in a relationship after being burned by her
time with her ex. Santi doesn't need the distraction from his goal. Matters
become complicated when Indya hires him as the new facilities manager - Santi
is now her employee. Working together brings them closer; shared experiences as
single parents help them bond. There are some bumps in the road on their way to
a happy ending, especially when something Santi does runs up against Indya's
insecurities. I liked seeing them work through the issues and develop a
stronger relationship.
I liked the secondary characters. The kids in the story
are well done, with age-appropriate actions and reactions. I liked Indya's mom
and could also understand Indya's issues with her interference in resort
matters. Santi and his father have a strained relationship due to Santi's past
actions, and his dad has trouble letting go of the past. I loved Indya's
spirited defense of Santi and its effect on him.
I look forward to further books in this series.
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