Chaos, mayhem, angst, danger, and laughter, what more could you ask for? This gem of a book truly packed a punch. The chemistry between Mac and Whitney was strong and believable, especially as Whitney began to experience her first stirrings of attraction.
Set in the rugged Ozark Mountains, the story follows seventeen-year-old Whitney, who has been left by her less-than-stellar father, Daniel (definitely not a winner of any Father of the Year awards!), to care for her two younger siblings. With Thanksgiving approaching and winter closing in, Whitney does whatever she can to provide for them, including poaching on her neighbor’s land. Unfortunately, her luck runs out when she’s caught red-handed with a turkey in her arms by Mac, who is far from amused. Though furious, he lets her go with a warning and a promise that there will be a reckoning.
Whitney impressed me; she’s resourceful, resilient, loyal, and fiercely protective of her siblings. Yet she’s also vulnerable and stubborn, which often leads her into . Mac, on the other hand, is a no-nonsense, honorable, and dominant man determined to help Whitney see reason, even if it means dishing out a few painful lessons. His intentions are good,not just for Whitney, but also for Luke and Amelia, and his solution to their problems is both practical and sensible: marriage.
To say Whitney is less than thrilled would be an understatement! Sparks and fireworks fly between this stubborn couple, and though their engagement might be the shortest in history, you can’t help but admire their strength and courage.
The story includes some spanking scenes but no explicit sexual content. Overall, it’s an engaging, emotional, and at times humorous read that blends heart, hardship, and heat in just the right measure.