Once upon a time, Rachel Saunders told Javier Consuelos
she was truly, madly, deeply in love with him. And he ran. Fifteen years later,
Javier still regrets breaking Rachel's heart, but watching her succeed as a
corporate attorney confirmed he did the right thing. A long way from his
troubled childhood, he's cooking for celebrities and giving back to the
community that believed in him.
But Rachel has had a tougher fifteen years than she's let
on. When she's offered an opportunity to start over, she realizes her dream job
will put her in constant contact with Javier. Distraught, Rachel flees to Moon
Mist Manor on Guinevere Island to connect with her long-time feline adviser,
Ameerah, who has always steered her in the right direction.
When Javier unexpectedly shows up to make amends this
Valentine's Day weekend, and with no vacancies in town, the trio are stuck
together. That is, until mischievous visitors threaten to overtake the island.
Can Rachel and Javier overcome magical forces and their painful past to save
the resort and get a second chance at love?
Good second chance story that takes place in the magical
world of Cat's Paw Cove and Guinevere Island. When Rachel and Javier were
teenagers they were best friends, until Rachel confessed her love for him.
Javier panicked and ran. He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks and
felt she would be better off without him dragging her down. Javier leaving
without a word broke Rachel's heart. For the next fifteen years, her track
record in relationships was awful, with the most recent one being the last
straw. She left her job in Atlanta and went home to Savannah, where she was
offered a dream job. The only problem was that it would force her to see Javier
almost every day. Torn over what to do, Rachel fled to Moon Mist Manor to
reconnect with her magical feline advisor, and get some much-needed advice. She
didn't expect Javier to follow her.
Javier regretted breaking Rachel's heart, but still
thinks he did the right thing. He's never lost the feelings he had for her, and
seeing her again stirs them up. He's no longer the bad boy from the wrong side
of the tracks. Instead, he is a renowned chef, cooking for the rich and famous
and giving back to his community. When Javier's mother tasks him with
convincing Rachel to take the job, he knows it's also his chance to make
amends. So off he goes to Guinevere Island.
I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Javier
and Rachel. She was not expecting him to show up at her hideout and was less
than pleased that he would have to stay with her in her villa. Having him so close
stirs up feelings she thought she buried long ago. Javier is determined to make
amends and goes all out to win her over. Things get complicated when mischievous
Pukwudgies threaten to take over the island and one of them attaches itself to
Rachel. Javier is unaware of the magical side of the island and it takes some
drastic measures to get him to see the truth. I liked seeing them get to know
each other again as adults as they worked together to protect the island. But
even after that problem is solved, Rachel's emotions are still all over the
place. It takes a stern talking to from a fairy to open Rachel's eyes and
reinvigorate her confidence. For Javier, it was a kick in the seat by a cat
that opened his eyes. I loved his big moment at the end. It was sweet and
romantic and bodes well for their future.
I also enjoyed the family and friends who made various
appearances in the book. Family support for both Rachel and Javier is an
important part of who they are, as knowing they have that security net gives them
a little extra confidence. I also loved the scene with Jordyn and the kitties
which showed another side of Rachel and gave Javier a little more insight into
her. I loved the scene at the end when the whole family showed up on the
island.
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