Review by Booklist Review
In prolific Foster's latest, Phoenix Rose accepts a job as the new groundskeeper at Cooper's Charm, a resort and RV park, seeking a fresh start after suffering a robbery, an assault, and a broken engagement. Because she is trying to move on, the last thing Phoenix is looking for is a relationship. However, her boss, the resort's namesake, arouses unexpected feelings, and the attraction seems to be mutual. Ridleyvisits Cooper's Charm to check on her little sister, but her flirtatious game with the scuba instructor entices her to stay longer, allowing Foster to create a two-for-one romance novel. In each relationship, Mutual physical attraction leads to a fling and then becomes emotional and serious, and each character is distinct enough to keep the double plot interesting and easy to follow. A mystery regarding an unknown person who is intimidating and scaring Phoenix pushes the story along at a fast pace, although the ultimate reveal is slightly underwhelming and strains the reader's credulity. Still, Foster's novel is as charming as its setting and makes for a relaxing summer read.--Friebel, Jenna Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Library Journal Review
Badly needing a fresh start after a brutal robbery steals her livelihood, trust, and self-assurance-as well as her fiancé-landscaper Phoenix Rose takes a job as groundskeeper at Cooper's Charm RV Park and Resort, an idyllic lakeside site in Ohio. Attraction to sexy resort owner Coop Cochran catches her off guard, and the last thing Phoenix-or Coop, for that matter-has in mind is a real relationship. Naturally, fate has other plans. A cadre of engaging supporting characters and an important secondary romance involving Phoenix's live-wire sister, Ridley, make the quirky resort community spring to life, while sinister doings add a touch of danger. VERDICT A beautifully matched pair find each other despite their misgivings (and their baggage) in a steamy romance laced with mystery and suspense that is a pure delight. Foster (Fast Burn) lives in Ohio. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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