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Bayou Dreams #6
Stay with Me Forever
When passion is the perfect storm
Successful career woman Paxton Jones has come a long way from her dirt-poor roots—and the girl with an unrequited crush on high school football star Sawyer Robertson. Gauthier's privileged golden boy was way out of her league…until one passion-filled night. But when a project close to her heart reunites them, Paxton has to rein in her still-smoldering feelings for the devastatingly handsome civil engineer.
Three years ago, Sawyer shared the most incredible night of his life with the woman he'd long admired. Afterward, Paxton left town without even saying goodbye. Now, thrown together on a mission to protect their vulnerable Louisiana community, they clash on everything—except their reigniting desire for each other. As disaster threatens and Sawyer and Paxton put aside their differences for a greater cause, will they find a love that can heal all wounds?
Successful career woman Paxton Jones has come a long way from her dirt-poor roots—and the girl with an unrequited crush on high school football star Sawyer Robertson. Gauthier's privileged golden boy was way out of her league…until one passion-filled night. But when a project close to her heart reunites them, Paxton has to rein in her still-smoldering feelings for the devastatingly handsome civil engineer.
Three years ago, Sawyer shared the most incredible night of his life with the woman he'd long admired. Afterward, Paxton left town without even saying goodbye. Now, thrown together on a mission to protect their vulnerable Louisiana community, they clash on everything—except their reigniting desire for each other. As disaster threatens and Sawyer and Paxton put aside their differences for a greater cause, will they find a love that can heal all wounds?
- GenresRomanceContemporary
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 21, 2015
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About the author
Farrah Rochon
91 books2,530 followersA native of south Louisiana, Farrah Rochon officially began her writing career while waiting in between classes in the student lounge at Xavier University of Louisiana. After earning her Bachelors of Science degree and a Masters of Arts from Southeastern Louisiana University, Farrah decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a published novelist. She was named Shades of Romance Magazine's Best New Author of 2007. Her debut novel, Deliver Me, the first in her Holmes Brothers series, garnered rave reviews, earning Farrah several SORMAG Readers' Choice Awards.
In September 2010, Farrah joined the Kimani Romance family with the launch of her new series that follows the life of the fictional New York Sabers football team.
When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading her favorite romance novels, hanging around on Twitter, and trying to attend as many Broadway shows as her budget will allow. An admitted sports fanatic, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons.
In September 2010, Farrah joined the Kimani Romance family with the launch of her new series that follows the life of the fictional New York Sabers football team.
When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading her favorite romance novels, hanging around on Twitter, and trying to attend as many Broadway shows as her budget will allow. An admitted sports fanatic, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons.
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December 15, 2020
B+ so 4.5 stars To kick off TBR Challenge this year, I decided to return to a category romance series I’ve enjoyed in the past. Stay With Me Forever is the sixth book is Farrah Rochon’s
Bayou Dreams
series, but it stands very well on its own. Characters from previous books make cameos, but the primary story is very self-contained. I am a sucker for second chance stories, and I adored Paxton and Sawyer.
Paxton Jones and Sawyer Robertson both grew up in Gauthier, Louisiana and both left to pursue career success elsewhere. Now well into their 30s, both are back in Gauthier working on a flood prevention project. Paxton walks into her temporary office as a project manager, and discovers that the civil engineer sent to her by the state is none other than Sawyer. Needless to say, it rocks her world – and not entirely happily at first. Paxton shared a passionate night with Sawyer three years before that left her with plenty of conflicting emotions she doesn’t want to deal with.
And it turns out that Sawyer has some conflicting emotions of his own as well. Ms. Rochon does a fantastic job of setting the stage of her story. I could feel both the professional and personal tensions between the leads right away. Paxton and Sawyer have a shared childhood and a history that brings them together in some ways, but the shadow of that past romantic encounter looms. In addition, we see pretty quickly that these two occupied very different places in the social hierarchy of the town. Sawyer has money, and he came from a prosperous family whose business employed many in the region. Paxton, on the other hand, grew up with a loving single mother and they often just barely scraped by. Her financial situation is more secure now, but it’s made very obvious that Paxton had to work and sacrifice quite a bit to get to where she is.
The romantic tension between Paxton and Sawyer jumps off the page, and it’s obvious from chapter 1 that these two have unfinished business. I loved watching their relationship develop because we could see the foundation laid by their shared history in Gauthier, but it was also clear how much each of the leads had changed and grown over time.
Throughout the story, we see Paxton revisiting old assumptions about her life(such as Sawyer’s opinion of her in high school) and reexamining them with Sawyer. Her openness to addressing the past and moving on gives her a great character arc and also draws the couple closer together emotionally. I’ve read more than a few category romances that mention baggage from the leads’ high school days, but few that use that effectively.
This is a partial review. You can find the complete text here: https://allaboutromance.com/january-t...
Paxton Jones and Sawyer Robertson both grew up in Gauthier, Louisiana and both left to pursue career success elsewhere. Now well into their 30s, both are back in Gauthier working on a flood prevention project. Paxton walks into her temporary office as a project manager, and discovers that the civil engineer sent to her by the state is none other than Sawyer. Needless to say, it rocks her world – and not entirely happily at first. Paxton shared a passionate night with Sawyer three years before that left her with plenty of conflicting emotions she doesn’t want to deal with.
And it turns out that Sawyer has some conflicting emotions of his own as well. Ms. Rochon does a fantastic job of setting the stage of her story. I could feel both the professional and personal tensions between the leads right away. Paxton and Sawyer have a shared childhood and a history that brings them together in some ways, but the shadow of that past romantic encounter looms. In addition, we see pretty quickly that these two occupied very different places in the social hierarchy of the town. Sawyer has money, and he came from a prosperous family whose business employed many in the region. Paxton, on the other hand, grew up with a loving single mother and they often just barely scraped by. Her financial situation is more secure now, but it’s made very obvious that Paxton had to work and sacrifice quite a bit to get to where she is.
The romantic tension between Paxton and Sawyer jumps off the page, and it’s obvious from chapter 1 that these two have unfinished business. I loved watching their relationship develop because we could see the foundation laid by their shared history in Gauthier, but it was also clear how much each of the leads had changed and grown over time.
Throughout the story, we see Paxton revisiting old assumptions about her life(such as Sawyer’s opinion of her in high school) and reexamining them with Sawyer. Her openness to addressing the past and moving on gives her a great character arc and also draws the couple closer together emotionally. I’ve read more than a few category romances that mention baggage from the leads’ high school days, but few that use that effectively.
This is a partial review. You can find the complete text here: https://allaboutromance.com/january-t...
July 29, 2015
I loved Stay with Me Forever so much that as soon as I finished it, I downloaded the first five books in the Gauthier series. I joked with the author on Twitter that I was packing my bags and moving to Gauthier as soon as possible. Rochon has created a magical town full of compassionate and caring people. Her characters feel real and fleshed out. Though I'm not normally a huge fan of romance books, I love her work. The way she throws in historical references and uses New Orleans as a character in her stories makes for great reading. I'll definitely be on the look out for more from the author.
July 16, 2016
Each time I read about Gauthier and Maplesville I feel so at home. Stay With Me Forever gave me that good old down home feeling. Well written characters, saying and doing for the community the way we did in the old days. People in the community showing "LOVE." Sawyer had the patience of Job, Belinda and Paxton are independent as hell, I remember those type of people growing up in my community in AL.
Read book 6 in the Bayou Dream series, it will have you wanting to read books 1 to 5. Each book stands on it's own but to read the entire series is just awesome.
Read book 6 in the Bayou Dream series, it will have you wanting to read books 1 to 5. Each book stands on it's own but to read the entire series is just awesome.
May 20, 2021
This is was a fun quick read!
This is a sort of second-chance romance. Paxton and Sawyer slept together three years together and now they're back in their hometown working on a job together. I liked this set up but I could not get over how much lingering on high school there was. These two are 37 years old and they talk about high school far too much for people who are that age. I thought their careers were really interesting. having them work on civil engineering projects is something I've never seen before and it made for really interesting conflicts. However, the conflict at the end, which was introduced in the last ten pages, wrapped up way too quickly. And was introduced way too close to the end!
I did enjoy the romance, though I thought the reason that they separated three years before was a bit contrived. I enjoyed some of their banter, though some of the work arguments did annoy me. Even though this was a short book, I did feel like we saw them reconnect. I would have liked to have heard more about Paxton's mom and the bar but generally the characters in this book were enjoyable to read.
I know Rochon has more recent releases and I would be interested in reading a book where she has more room to flesh out the story. This was a good introduction to this author and I'll probably read more soon!
This is a sort of second-chance romance. Paxton and Sawyer slept together three years together and now they're back in their hometown working on a job together. I liked this set up but I could not get over how much lingering on high school there was. These two are 37 years old and they talk about high school far too much for people who are that age. I thought their careers were really interesting. having them work on civil engineering projects is something I've never seen before and it made for really interesting conflicts. However, the conflict at the end, which was introduced in the last ten pages, wrapped up way too quickly. And was introduced way too close to the end!
I did enjoy the romance, though I thought the reason that they separated three years before was a bit contrived. I enjoyed some of their banter, though some of the work arguments did annoy me. Even though this was a short book, I did feel like we saw them reconnect. I would have liked to have heard more about Paxton's mom and the bar but generally the characters in this book were enjoyable to read.
I know Rochon has more recent releases and I would be interested in reading a book where she has more room to flesh out the story. This was a good introduction to this author and I'll probably read more soon!
August 23, 2015
Growing up on the wrong side of the river in Gauthier, Louisiana, Paxton Jones is suitably proud of her career success as a project manager for a company that works on flood prevention projects. But she has trouble shaking the major chip on her shoulder about her underprivileged upbringing, especially when it comes to town golden boy Sawyer Robertson. But now that Paxton is back in town, working on a flood control project that might save Gauthier from a future disaster, Paxton has to swallow her pride if the project is to be a success. Because the Army Corps of Engineer Civil Works Department has assigned no one but Sawyer Robertson to work with her on it.
But Sawyer, who has had a crush on Paxton ever since high school, grows ever-more determined to make the one-night stand he shared with Paxton three years ago into something more. And to prevent the flood project from overlooking any detail, no matter how seemingly insignificant—and no matter how much extra time such detail work may take. But Paxton's job may be on the line if she doesn't bring the project in on time and on budget...
Rochon is a strong writer, and the set-up here had the potential to work well. But the reason for Paxton's reluctance to give in to her attraction to Sawyer makes absolutely no sense, at least in terms of what we're shown in the story. Paxton's class-based issues could also have made for interesting drama, but the novel shows us absolutely no reason why Paxton should hold them—though the narrative talks about class differences existing in the town, no one treats her or her mother differently or slightingly. So it ends up feeling like Paxton's nursing a grudge against the town, and against Sawyer, for absolutely no reason.
But Sawyer, who has had a crush on Paxton ever since high school, grows ever-more determined to make the one-night stand he shared with Paxton three years ago into something more. And to prevent the flood project from overlooking any detail, no matter how seemingly insignificant—and no matter how much extra time such detail work may take. But Paxton's job may be on the line if she doesn't bring the project in on time and on budget...
Rochon is a strong writer, and the set-up here had the potential to work well. But the reason for Paxton's reluctance to give in to her attraction to Sawyer makes absolutely no sense, at least in terms of what we're shown in the story. Paxton's class-based issues could also have made for interesting drama, but the novel shows us absolutely no reason why Paxton should hold them—though the narrative talks about class differences existing in the town, no one treats her or her mother differently or slightingly. So it ends up feeling like Paxton's nursing a grudge against the town, and against Sawyer, for absolutely no reason.
July 21, 2015
Ms. Rochon's Bayou Dreams books have been my very favorite Kimani series. The stories always seem to have intelligent, likable heroines and relatable, believable romances. Stay with Me Forever is a wonderful addition to this strong series. You can read my full review at http://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com...
July 9, 2020
Stay with Me Forever is the 6th stand-alone in the Bayou Dreams series. The series is connected by where the characters live: in Louisiana. This novel's setting is fictional small town Gauthier, near New Orleans.
The Premise Paxton Jones was the nerdy poor girl in high school. Sawyer Robertson was the star hunky football player with wealth and smarts, and way out of Paxton’s league. Until one passion-filled night as 20-somethings before they went their separate ways.
Now reunited for a city improvement project in their small Louisiana hometown, Paxton and Sawyer can’t help feel that attraction for each other. But they also can’t help butting heads on this project. This enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance is sure to keep you turning pages.
The story/The characters
Paxton is stubborn. And hard. And disbelieving. I didn’t want to like her, but there is so much of her in a lot of people I know. A lot of Black women I know. Including myself. The traits that make us the superwomen and the saviors we are ultimately also make us hard to love, hard to relate to (because how can you relate to divinity?) and hard to convince. I love when Pax and Sawyer get together, maybe even more than I would if I had liked her more separately. She’s not a “root-for” kind of character, but you do want her to have an HEA.
Sawyer is that all-around good guy that can do no wrong. He had it all as a kid, but his parents instilled that hard work ethic in him, so he’s not an entitled alpha. Instead he’s a total beta hero—has his crap together, secure in himself, but totally in love with him some Paxton. Love this guy. Actually, as I write this, he’s the MC to “root for.” I really wanted to see him break down Pax’s walls and show her she can love, and she deserves him—the good guy he is.
The combination of the enemies-to-lovers and the second-chance tropes here is a good one. It gives us a unique take on a story line that otherwise could have read very “we’ve been here before.” The heat level is steamy, open-door, but it’s HQ, so we’re not going into NSFW territory. We just love seeing these people. I especially liked the secondary plot of the construction project, which is creating a flood prevention system in the town. There are city council meetings, and surveys, and descriptions of levees and how water flows in flood plains. If you’re a homeowner or a business owner with a storefront, this is stuff you need to know. Heck, every citizen should know this stuff. If you pay taxes, you vote, you should know your part in how government works on a local level. This is a prime example of why romances should not be looked down on. You can learn a lot from reading these books, even when you just went in for a hunky hero.
Overall
This is an entertaining romance with a twist on tropes that make it even more enjoyable. If you’re a harlequin fan and you haven’t read this one, check it out. Also, where have you been? This book has been out there for some years.
The Premise Paxton Jones was the nerdy poor girl in high school. Sawyer Robertson was the star hunky football player with wealth and smarts, and way out of Paxton’s league. Until one passion-filled night as 20-somethings before they went their separate ways.
Now reunited for a city improvement project in their small Louisiana hometown, Paxton and Sawyer can’t help feel that attraction for each other. But they also can’t help butting heads on this project. This enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance is sure to keep you turning pages.
The story/The characters
Paxton is stubborn. And hard. And disbelieving. I didn’t want to like her, but there is so much of her in a lot of people I know. A lot of Black women I know. Including myself. The traits that make us the superwomen and the saviors we are ultimately also make us hard to love, hard to relate to (because how can you relate to divinity?) and hard to convince. I love when Pax and Sawyer get together, maybe even more than I would if I had liked her more separately. She’s not a “root-for” kind of character, but you do want her to have an HEA.
Sawyer is that all-around good guy that can do no wrong. He had it all as a kid, but his parents instilled that hard work ethic in him, so he’s not an entitled alpha. Instead he’s a total beta hero—has his crap together, secure in himself, but totally in love with him some Paxton. Love this guy. Actually, as I write this, he’s the MC to “root for.” I really wanted to see him break down Pax’s walls and show her she can love, and she deserves him—the good guy he is.
The combination of the enemies-to-lovers and the second-chance tropes here is a good one. It gives us a unique take on a story line that otherwise could have read very “we’ve been here before.” The heat level is steamy, open-door, but it’s HQ, so we’re not going into NSFW territory. We just love seeing these people. I especially liked the secondary plot of the construction project, which is creating a flood prevention system in the town. There are city council meetings, and surveys, and descriptions of levees and how water flows in flood plains. If you’re a homeowner or a business owner with a storefront, this is stuff you need to know. Heck, every citizen should know this stuff. If you pay taxes, you vote, you should know your part in how government works on a local level. This is a prime example of why romances should not be looked down on. You can learn a lot from reading these books, even when you just went in for a hunky hero.
Overall
This is an entertaining romance with a twist on tropes that make it even more enjoyable. If you’re a harlequin fan and you haven’t read this one, check it out. Also, where have you been? This book has been out there for some years.
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July 12, 2019Rochon fittingly ends her Bayou Dreams series with a couple who are focused on protecting the town of Gauthier, its people, and its future. Flood management as a civil engineering project was an interesting focus (though reading this while Louisiana anticipates Tropical Storm Barry made me anxious, and I'm nowhere near there), and gutsy, chip-on-her-shoulder Paxton and patient, hard-working-rich-boy Sawyer were interesting if sometimes frustrating protagonists. I know it's a return-to-class-divided-small-town and memories-of-an-unhappy-teenagehood thing, but goodness did I have a difficult time with thirty-seven-year old Paxton rehashing and caring about her high school experiences for as much as she did. And I know other people kept dragging her into it, and it was important for re-evaluating her history with Sawyer (and the secret crushes they'd nursed for one another), but I was relieved that their HEA .
December 31, 2019
Stormy weather ahead!!
An excellent story, with a fascinating problem: a flooding project with engineering errors. And an affair to revisit - if possible!! Paxton is solidly stuck in her point of view, and unless she drops her long-held misconceptions, she and Sawyer's relationship doesn't stand a chance! I loved the rich guy/poor girl issues, and found the engineering discussions fascinating. All in all - a very satisfying romance!! Highly recommended!
An excellent story, with a fascinating problem: a flooding project with engineering errors. And an affair to revisit - if possible!! Paxton is solidly stuck in her point of view, and unless she drops her long-held misconceptions, she and Sawyer's relationship doesn't stand a chance! I loved the rich guy/poor girl issues, and found the engineering discussions fascinating. All in all - a very satisfying romance!! Highly recommended!
December 31, 2019
3.5 stars. Second second chance romance; forced proximity; one night stand reunion. Liked this a lot. Cute, sexy, and thorough look at caring for your community. Farrah is also wonderful at professional backstories for her characters.
September 2, 2019
This was a cute romance and I enjoyed it, especially the chemistry between the two main characters
July 21, 2015
*I received a copy of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
So, first of all, I am in LOVE with the Bayou Dreams series! Set in quaint Gauthier Louisiana, I always imagine it so picturesque and small town, where everyone knows everyone else by first name (and they know all your business, but you don't really mind). Most of all, I love how close knit the communities and the business owners are, from The Jazzy Bean to Harlan's, it's like there's not even competition for business... that is if folks don't shop in nearby bustling Maplesville.
Paxton Jones seemed like a haunted character. Everything she does in her life harkens back to proving she is 'good enough' to be around the same people she's known her whole life. Her past as the child of a single mother who grew up on the wrong side of the train tracks has tainted her view of her hometown and her childhood crush Sawyer, former captain of the football team, current engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers and Paxton's partner in designing a flood protection system for the city of Gauthier.
I never thought I would find such things interesting, but I read with rapt attention as Farrah went into deep descriptive detail about what a flood protection system does, how it does it and what can happen when it fails. Having watched Hurricane Katrina unfold before my eyes, I can only imagine how harrowing the flood experience can be to experience it in real life.
I felt less connected to Sawyer, maybe becaus Paxton's story seemed so much more emotional. I felt for him but I didn't fall for him like I fell for Matt Gauthier. I felt a bit removed from his character, but he wasn't an unlikeable one. Because I didn't really connect with Sawyer, I had a hard time really buying into the romance, especially knowing that Paxton was leaving soon. I am not a love 'em and leave 'em, Vacationship, temporary lover kind of person, so I get uncomfortable with it's obvious that one person is going to fall for the other, but the narrative is that it's nothing serious. And especially when Sawyer starts to catch feelings and Paxton is entirely more concerned about her job.
What Farrah Rochon does best is pick you up and plant you in the story. I always feel like I am standing on a street corner watching conversations; sitting at a table and joining in on the joking; a fly on the wall during some steamy steamy HAWT love scenes. This was a great read just because it was from Farrah, but also because it's another visit to one of my favorite fictional hometowns.
If you like small towns and hearts reconnecting, this book is for you!
So, first of all, I am in LOVE with the Bayou Dreams series! Set in quaint Gauthier Louisiana, I always imagine it so picturesque and small town, where everyone knows everyone else by first name (and they know all your business, but you don't really mind). Most of all, I love how close knit the communities and the business owners are, from The Jazzy Bean to Harlan's, it's like there's not even competition for business... that is if folks don't shop in nearby bustling Maplesville.
Paxton Jones seemed like a haunted character. Everything she does in her life harkens back to proving she is 'good enough' to be around the same people she's known her whole life. Her past as the child of a single mother who grew up on the wrong side of the train tracks has tainted her view of her hometown and her childhood crush Sawyer, former captain of the football team, current engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers and Paxton's partner in designing a flood protection system for the city of Gauthier.
I never thought I would find such things interesting, but I read with rapt attention as Farrah went into deep descriptive detail about what a flood protection system does, how it does it and what can happen when it fails. Having watched Hurricane Katrina unfold before my eyes, I can only imagine how harrowing the flood experience can be to experience it in real life.
I felt less connected to Sawyer, maybe becaus Paxton's story seemed so much more emotional. I felt for him but I didn't fall for him like I fell for Matt Gauthier. I felt a bit removed from his character, but he wasn't an unlikeable one. Because I didn't really connect with Sawyer, I had a hard time really buying into the romance, especially knowing that Paxton was leaving soon. I am not a love 'em and leave 'em, Vacationship, temporary lover kind of person, so I get uncomfortable with it's obvious that one person is going to fall for the other, but the narrative is that it's nothing serious. And especially when Sawyer starts to catch feelings and Paxton is entirely more concerned about her job.
What Farrah Rochon does best is pick you up and plant you in the story. I always feel like I am standing on a street corner watching conversations; sitting at a table and joining in on the joking; a fly on the wall during some steamy steamy HAWT love scenes. This was a great read just because it was from Farrah, but also because it's another visit to one of my favorite fictional hometowns.
If you like small towns and hearts reconnecting, this book is for you!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 27, 2015
The setup is so romantic, they both liked each other in high school, then have one night of hot passion, and now they have to work together to fulfill an important, life saving, project in their hometown.
Pax has had a chip on her shoulder all her life. She grew up poor, her mother did her best, but they struggled most of her life just to make the ends meet. She wasn't part of the in-group in high school, she wasn't invited to the parties, she was the outsider. To protect herself, she developed lots of resentment and judgement for those who had it easier in life, especially towards Sawyer, who she had a crush on.
Paxton's best friend, Shayla, called her attitude 'Mean Pax', cause she wasn't afraid to let her claws show.
But as they work on the project, Pax also works on her attitude, perspective and priorities. Sawyer is fully committed, to make things finally work between them He is putting out the effort, and letting Pax see who he really is.
Yes, Pax has a tough as nails attitude, that made me want to shake her up a few times. But she does work through her issues, and opens up.
The flooding issues, reasons, and consequences that are brought up in the story, as Pax and Sawyer work on the project are intriguing, as so little can change so much, and how one town's effort can be costly to another.
Steamy and passionate second chance romance, mixed with some mind stimulating social issues
~ Four Spoons
Pax has had a chip on her shoulder all her life. She grew up poor, her mother did her best, but they struggled most of her life just to make the ends meet. She wasn't part of the in-group in high school, she wasn't invited to the parties, she was the outsider. To protect herself, she developed lots of resentment and judgement for those who had it easier in life, especially towards Sawyer, who she had a crush on.
Paxton's best friend, Shayla, called her attitude 'Mean Pax', cause she wasn't afraid to let her claws show.
But as they work on the project, Pax also works on her attitude, perspective and priorities. Sawyer is fully committed, to make things finally work between them He is putting out the effort, and letting Pax see who he really is.
Yes, Pax has a tough as nails attitude, that made me want to shake her up a few times. But she does work through her issues, and opens up.
The flooding issues, reasons, and consequences that are brought up in the story, as Pax and Sawyer work on the project are intriguing, as so little can change so much, and how one town's effort can be costly to another.
Steamy and passionate second chance romance, mixed with some mind stimulating social issues
~ Four Spoons
August 9, 2015
The sixth book in the Bayou Dreams series gives us its latest look at the proud residents of Gauthier, Louisiana. The town has grown and prospered since discovering its significant historical importance, but being in an area prone to hurricanes makes it vulnerable to flooding.
Paxton Jones and Sawyer Robertson grew up in Gauthier but on different sides of the tracks. Paxton was dirt poor living with her single mom and her high school crush Sawyer, the football star, was the son of one of the town’s most successful businessman. Now adults living elsewhere, both have returned to work on an engineering project that will hopefully alleviate the town’s flooding issues. Working together brings up longheld feelings they have for each other as well as the perceived class separation between the two.
This book fit in well with the other ones in the series and had the perfect amount of conflict and romance. I wish the ending was a little more fleshed out with events that happened once the flood project was finished, but maybe that will come up in the next book.
Paxton Jones and Sawyer Robertson grew up in Gauthier but on different sides of the tracks. Paxton was dirt poor living with her single mom and her high school crush Sawyer, the football star, was the son of one of the town’s most successful businessman. Now adults living elsewhere, both have returned to work on an engineering project that will hopefully alleviate the town’s flooding issues. Working together brings up longheld feelings they have for each other as well as the perceived class separation between the two.
This book fit in well with the other ones in the series and had the perfect amount of conflict and romance. I wish the ending was a little more fleshed out with events that happened once the flood project was finished, but maybe that will come up in the next book.
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September 6, 2016I really enjoyed this story. Farrah Rochon is a 'new to me' author and I got a copy of her book in my RWA goodie bag. While it's part of her ongoing Bayou Dreams series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone. I must admit, meeting the interesting cast of characters has made me eager to go back and pick up the other books (particularly Shayla's story).
The flood prevention project was an interesting element and backdrop to the story, and it came across as very well researched. While the sexy bits were towards the back of the book and a little lower on the heat spectrum than what I normally read, they were still very satisfying.
Overall a thoroughly enjoyable read. I'll be keeping an eye out for Farrah's books from now on.
The flood prevention project was an interesting element and backdrop to the story, and it came across as very well researched. While the sexy bits were towards the back of the book and a little lower on the heat spectrum than what I normally read, they were still very satisfying.
Overall a thoroughly enjoyable read. I'll be keeping an eye out for Farrah's books from now on.
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August 1, 2015I fell in love with Rochon's town and characters. My only regret is that I started with book 6. From Paxton's first interaction with her mother (sassy...but who taught her to sass) and Donovan (the tiger cub in search of a cougar), I was hooked. Then in walked Sawyer, one of those romance heroes who almost seems too good to be true.
Tension between the town's golden boy and the girl from the wrong side of the tracks sizzles. Somehow, someway, Rochon takes what would normally be a misunderstanding and gives it real depth--probably because each character has made mistakes and are having to work through the fallout.
The ending felt a smidge rushed, but I'm on the hook for more Bayou Dreams. If you like small towns and coming home stories, you especially need to pick this one up.
Tension between the town's golden boy and the girl from the wrong side of the tracks sizzles. Somehow, someway, Rochon takes what would normally be a misunderstanding and gives it real depth--probably because each character has made mistakes and are having to work through the fallout.
The ending felt a smidge rushed, but I'm on the hook for more Bayou Dreams. If you like small towns and coming home stories, you especially need to pick this one up.
May 26, 2016
This was a quick read but I very much enjoyed it! I really liked both Paxton and Sawyer as people, and the setting (although I haven't read the rest of these books) really came to life as I was reading. I appreciated the fact that the two of them had to develop by both agreeing to make sacrifices for the other's happiness, because the relationship felt real as a result. Bonus points for having such an independent, strong-minded female lead who doesn't give any of that up as the story progresses.
July 21, 2015
Why is it that Paxton Jones from the other side of the tracks thinks she isn't worthy to have a rich man like Sawyer Robetson liking her? The two went to high school together they both had a crush one another but neither let the other know. Then one night of passion Sawyer wakes up to find Paxton gone and he ends in a loveless marriage and now that are back at home will these two get it right or will Paxton still thinks the a person like her isn't worthy of a man like Sawyer?
September 14, 2015
Sawyer Robertson is a blind as Paxton Jones is. Interesting twist on small town High School friends who have a longing for each other and one night turn that longing into passion.
When they are forced to work together to save the flood system of their beloved town. Time heals all wounds. Growing up on the wrong side of town leaves lasting effects from poverty and low self inferioty complex issues. Giving love a try is a different matter all together.
When they are forced to work together to save the flood system of their beloved town. Time heals all wounds. Growing up on the wrong side of town leaves lasting effects from poverty and low self inferioty complex issues. Giving love a try is a different matter all together.
October 18, 2015
Ms. Rochon has such a winner with the series. Paxton and Sawyer needed to heal each other from their past association. Two people who grew up together, but from totally different sides of the tracks. Paxton, with her preconceived notions about what type of person Sawyer was, just because he was raised with money, while she was not. The way this author brought them together and helped Paxon vet one her prejudice was wonderful. Another great Bayou Dreams read.
August 18, 2015
Boring too much talking less action when it comes to the hearts action speak louder
Boring too much negative and talking less action when it come to hearts action speak louder I give it 3
Boring too much negative and talking less action when it come to hearts action speak louder I give it 3
May 8, 2016
Meh. No real character development and the main characters' whining - hers about how she's from the wrong side of the tracks and they're just too different and his about how he's rich but humble, not privileged - got old long before the end.
August 18, 2015
Love the town of Gauthier. I have got to find this town and see are there any more single men.
Waiting on the next book in the Bayou Dreams series.
Waiting on the next book in the Bayou Dreams series.
August 14, 2015
Just when Paxton was about to get on my nerves with that huge chip on her shoulder, she got herself together and realized what she had in Sawyer. Another good story out of Gauthier!
August 17, 2015
Paxton has great confidence in her work life, has issues in her personal life. Sawyer is just the man for her. I like the interaction between them.
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August 17, 2015
I love the Bayou Series. Another great one to curl up with a lose yourself in the small town. Great job Farrah!
November 12, 2015
This was so incredibly good. Exactly the kind of romance that I like to read.
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