I have enjoyed all the books in this (and related) series by Julie Miller, but I must confess that this one truly resonated and has stuck with me. It's one of the few already-read books I keep on my Kindle so I can revisit it.
The summary and other reviewers have provided the main points of the story, so I won't do so here. But I think it is worth highlighting the emotional resonance that the author captures and shares with us.
Kevin Grove just tugged on my heartstrings throughout the whole story.
**spoilerish comments ahead**
He has been wounded due to his physical presence (VERY large - but nicely muscular! - body and somewhat harsh facial features). He even felt rejected by his mother, though his grandmother is a love and we get to see how tender this big bear of a man is in how he treats her. When another woman strung him along and essentially set him up on charges of harrassment - potentially putting his career in jeopardy - he shut down further. He simply assumed love and relationships were not meant for someone like him. He saw himself as a "lonesome beast" and that just about broke my heart for him. Pulling even more on the heartstrings - and I don't even care if it might seem over-the-top or manipulative - is his relationship with his dog. A big, slobbery rescue dog named Daisy who had been terribly treated and left with a patchwork of fur tufts and bald patches rather than any attractive, gleaming coat of fur. He recognized a kindred spirit, and even bought a house so she could have the space she needed.
Happily, Beth is exactly the sort of heroine he needs AND deserves. She's simply lovely. A vibrant young woman who finds herself in a crazy, dangerous situation, and is increasingly drawn to the big, gruff cop/neighbor who steps in to protect her. It takes her no time at all to see the beautiful man inside - if only she could get him to believe in her feelings, and his right to them.
The end... oh the end. When Kevin finally believes. This is one of those stories where you can imagine the hero and heroine in the future, almost like dear friends. It is wonderful to know that Kevin is no longer a "lonesome beast" but has a wonderful woman by his side who understands what a prize he really is. And, Beth has someone who will treat her like a queen - or "lady" - and make sure no harm ever comes to her.
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