The Start of Something Good

Jennifer Probst — 2018

An enriching story of family ties, broken hearts, and second chances from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst. When Ethan Bishop returns to the Hudson Valley, his body and spirit are a little worse for wear. As a former Special Forces paratrooper, he saw his fair share of conflict, and he came home with wounds, inside and out. At his sisters' B & B and farm, he can keep all his pain at a safe distance. But quiet time isn't easy when a fiery woman explodes into his life... It's business--not pleasure--that brings Manhattan PR agent Mia Thrush reluctantly to the farm. Tightly wound and quick tempered, Mia clashes immediately with the brooding Ethan. Everything about him is irritating--from his lean muscles and piercing blue eyes to his scent of sweat and musk. But as the summer unfolds and temperatures rise, Ethan and Mia discover how much they have in common: their guarded histories, an uncontrollable desire, and a passion for the future that could heal two broken hearts. But will their pasts threaten their fragile chance at a brand-new future?

Reviews

b.andherbooks@bandherbooks

Oct 9, 2021

Mia Thrush, she of the designer clothes, perfect hair, and New Yorker to the core, is aghast she's being sent to a horse farm B&B to essentially baby-sit her best PR client's 19-year-old daughter and ensure the teen doesn't shirk her community service hours. This city girl also isn't thrilled with the boorish, bearded, ex-special forces man who's going to be in charge of her ward, especially after she embarrasses herself in front of him right off the bat. But, as they say, opposites attract, and both Mia and Ethan grow to appreciate their differences while bonding over their sexual attraction and love for doing what is right. I enjoyed the story, but there is a lot going on in it. Ethan is brilliant, with a diagnosed by the heroine "god-complex," and he's just a bit too perfect. I also really enjoyed when they were in their enemies stage, but when they finally kissed it felt like they fell in love a bit too quickly. Definitely ticks off the "Hero smells like Man" box on my Ripped Bodice Summer 2018 Bingo Card. Mentioned at least five times.