RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Sizzle (Ashton Family #3) by Carrie Aarons

  NEW SMALL TOWN ROMANCE 

Did someone say surprise pregnancy small town romance?! Carrie Aarons just released Sizzle, the third book in the Ashton Family series. This is an extremely angsty, former teacher/student, forbidden romance that will have you crying and swooning on every page.

BLURB:

Everyone knows that if there was an award for biggest small town grump, Liam Ashton would win for Hope Crest, Pennsylvania no questions asked.

The reclusive, brooding farmer might be part of the family business and do anything for those closest to him, but his bark keeps almost everyone else away. Perhaps that’s what happens when you fall in love at first sight but aren’t allowed to be with the soulmate you didn’t realize you were looking for.

When the forbidden woman of his dreams blows back into town, he might finally get a shot to convince her they’re destined to be together. Only, her denials and refusals won’t let him get anywhere near her.

Gabrielle Murphy swore she’d never return to the town where she took her first teaching job. She’d done the right thing, once upon a time, and there is no room to question what if.

But when the only woman who ever understood her passes and leaves her to clean up the pieces, she can’t exactly say no. Get in, fulfill her grandmother’s wishes, and get out. That’s the plan. Until Liam confronts her and they give in to the unmatched inferno that’s been blazing between them forever.

Even though there is nothing standing in the way of a happily ever after this time, Gabrielle still can’t let this surly version of the Liam she once knew love her completely.

Until a surprise binds them to each other for the foreseeable future, and they have to forgive enough to move forward. But just as the ice around their hearts starts to thaw, darker outside forces threaten to ruin their chance before it’s even taken.

Read it now in KU: mybook.to/ReadSizzle

My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review.

First things first...don't be put out by the former teacher/student aspect of this book. Liam is of age and Gabrielle is only a few years older and nothing actually happens while they are teacher/student.

Throughout the previous books, Liam has been the big mystery character for me. I obviously knew that something was up between these two and I couldn't wait to read their story. 

Gabrielle has returned to town to deal with her grandmother's estate and she's been doing well when it comes to avoiding Liam, but eventually her luck runs out. Liam finally gets his chance with her and he takes it. For her, the only thing standing in their way is her worrying what people will say, but for Liam, he doesn't care. And I totally agreed with him! I actually found her reluctance kind of annoying at times. 

Liam goes all out to show Gabrielle just how important she is to him. His family accepts her pretty much instantly and since she comes from a very unsupportive family, it means a lot to her. 

I really enjoyed this book! It is super sweet, sexy (hello steamy bookstore sex!) and very emotional. So far it is my favorite of the series...at least for now. I'm looking at you book #4 couple!