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Laura is doing what she can to get her old family home fixed up to code so she can open a B&B, but the inspector is Alec, the guy she's spent hating since she lost her virginity to him in college. A sexy moment of forgotten hatred brings Alec and Laura together, but is it out of guilt of true feelings? Alec's got a tough demeanor and doesn't trust anyone, Laura's got secrets she's afraid to let out, but they both keep coming back to each other. As they team up to take care of one of the local youth and fix up her home, they find themselves looking at each other without the hatred they once had.

Laura is hilarious and tough. She takes no crap, has the hugest heart, and puts Alec in his place. Whenever she's running from situations, especially her insecurities, tough guy Alec shows up to turn it all upside down. While they both weren't totally happy to return home, finding each other again after the college mishap was the perfect story of romance and strong chemistry. I really enjoyed the push pull of their relationship and how they find each other as they're helping someone else. The banter is witty, the serious moments done just right, and the relationship is a slow burn, just the way I like them. The high school football scenes are done very well and I felt like Hunter, the boy their watching out for, is a main character in his own right. It's also nice to see the characters from the previous Falcon Football books and where they are at in life.

Melting into You is the third book in the Falcon Football series, but it can be read as a standalone. Laura Trentham does a wonderful job of introducing the small town of Falcon, Alabama and filling it with the characters you love to find in romance books. While I think this may be the last book in the series, I certainly wouldn't be against reading more books about the residents of Falcon, Alabama.

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press Romance for the ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. ( )

Alec had his world changed in an instant. In that one second he lost something he had dedicated his whole life to. The people he trusted, the sport he loved all let him down. Who wouldn't be bitter. So he retreats to the place he left behind. Lilianna returns home to deal with family matters and decides to make it a permanent move. A change of career, starting a new business and coming face to face with a blast from the past is all a part of small town living.

I requested an ARC of Melting into You from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This story moved me in a number of ways. It is a story about appreciating the opportunities that are opened. People change, circumstances change but the beauty of life is that there are always new directions to explore. Great read. ( )

After an NFL career-ending knee injury, Alec Grayson is back in his hometown of Falcon, Alabama. When his career ended he found out who his true friends were as well as discovering a heartbreaking betrayal by his family. Now he lives his life alone never getting to close to anyone. Working his day job and coaching the quarterbacks at the local high school is enough for him. That is until Lilliana Hancock blow into his life. She's in Falcon trying to restore the family mansion and turn it into a B&B. After spending the last few years in NY as a struggling artist, she's ready for something new. When long ago crush Alec Grayson shows up at her door to do an inspection things really get crazy for both of them!

I really loved this story! While there is a wonderful romance at the core of the story there is so much more. That's what is enjoyable about this series of books. If you haven't read the other books in the series, no problem. Each stands alone. The characters are great and the pace is perfect. Definitely a must read. I highly recommend it. ( )