I absolutely devoured this book! I thought the first book was good but this was amazing! Absolutely the dynamic and tension between the two main characters and their growth not only as characters but as lovers as well. Probably one of the best releases this year!

Thank you to Blue Box Press for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

After her husbands affair Sierra Lourde is in New York to let her hair down, a chance encounter with a charming stranger in bar is just want she needs to let her hair down. No names, no commitments, the next morning Sierra flees mortified that’s she let her guard down. 4 years later Sierra is now the proud owner of Flirt a chic boutique on the beach front, the last person she was expecting to see is Kane Masterson, the man she fled from after their magical night together. Kane’s job is down the pan and he has a new chance at success but at the cost of Sierra’s beloved store. Does Kane put his career ambitions first at the cost of a second chance with Sierra?

I have just finished reading this book, I have had a trying day and this book was just what I needed. It was light, funny, sexy and romantic, Kane was coming for Sierra like a bull in a china shop and nothing was going to stand in his way. After reading this book I really want to read Aspen’s story, I normally lose myself in fantasy books but with the occasional contemporary romance and this one did not disappoint. If you like strong hero’s who know what they want and strong heroines who aren’t afraid to put the hero in his place this book is for you. I liked the premise of this book and I’m as a romantic at heart reading the story of two people who fell in love at first site and chance encounter bringing them back together really appealed to me. Overall a really well written book and I really enjoyed it.

Wine and a one-night stand? Here's the beginning of an entertaining story! I enjoyed Probst's work and thought the characters were crafted well. The Outer Banks setting was inviting, and the banter was witty. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Reluctant Flirt is the second in the Outer Banks series by Jennifer Probst. This book is about Sierra, Aspen's sister and Kane, Brick's best friend. Sierra and Kane initially met 4 years ago and had a one night stand. Neither one of them has been able to forget about the other. Brick and Aspen introduce them at dinner one night and Sierra is shocked that Kane is the man she has never forgotten.

Sierra Lourde lost her parents and her husband. After her divorce she is afraid of becoming close to anyone that could leave her. Kane is determined to breakdown the walls she has built and earn her trust so he can be with the one woman he has ever loved.

Kane was betrayed by his boss one year ago, landed in jail and lost everything. He is trying to rebuild his life in OBX. Will the advancement of his career be the thing that puts his relationship with Sierra at risk?

I enjoyed The Reluctant Flirt and loved being able to see more of Aspen and Brick. Compared to Book of the Month, this book dealt with some darker themes like child abuse, alcoholism and betrayal. It was a fun companion to Book of the Month and I hope we get to see more of the OBX crew in the future!

Thank you NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the ARC! Definitely recommend if you enjoyed Book of the Month!

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