Series: Taylor Triplets (Book 1)
Food isn't the only way to this single dad's heart…
Lacy was a redhead with a pink food truck who prepared
mouthwatering meals. Hunky construction manager Zack Gardner agreed to let her
feed his hungry crew in exchange for cooking lessons for his young daughter.
But it looked like the lovely businesswoman was transforming the single dad's
life in more ways than one -- since a family secret was going to change both of
their lives in ways they never expected.
Good book. After her father's death, Lacy took his food
truck and, after a new paint job and a change in name, set out on a new career.
Her first goal was to get a contract to set up at a new construction site. She
is dismayed to find out that the man her father had worked for has passed away,
so she must convince his partner to take her on. Lacy surprised to discover
that Zack was once the teenager she had a crush on when she accompanied her dad
on his jobs when she was a kid. He's gotten better looking in the years since,
which creates quite a distraction for Lacy.
Zach is a divorced single dad with sole custody of his
ten-year-old daughter. His life is busy with running his business and taking
care of Emma. The last thing he wants is an inconvenient attraction to the food
truck lady, but he can't deny his fascination with her.
I liked the development of the relationship between Zack
and Lacy. Her business gets off to a bit of a rough start when Zack isn't
exactly enthusiastic about her proposal. However, the quality of the food gets
him onboard pretty quickly. He also can't deny his attraction to her and asks Lacy
to teach Emma to cook as a way of getting to know her. This is the first time
in a long time that he has been interested in a woman, thanks to the actions of
his ex-wife damaging his ability to trust. Lacy lost her fiancé during the war
and hasn't been interested in risking her heart since then. As they spend time
together during Emma's cooking lessons, the attraction between them grows, as
does their friendship.
I loved seeing how their feelings for each other deepened,
though neither was in a hurry to admit it. Zack realized it first, as his mind
and heart kept picturing Lacy as a permanent part of his life. Lacy's rapport
with Emma was a big part of her appeal, and there are plenty of sweet scenes
involving the little girl. However, just as things look promising for a future
together, an unexpected discovery causes Lacy to pull back. I ached for Lacy and
the fear of loss that made her push Zack away. I hurt for Zack, who didn't
understand what was going on, which brought back some unhappy memories. I liked
that he didn't allow his fears to hold him back for long, and cheered when he
went to confront Lacy.
Lacy was dealing with a lot of confusion and heartache.
Some puzzling instances of mistaken identity made her question who she was and
her relationship with her parents. I ached for Lacy as she tried to face those
feelings at the same time that her heart pushed her toward Zack. There were
times I wanted to shake her for not confiding in Zack and letting him give her
the support she needed. I liked when she finally realized she was allowing her
fears create the loss she was so afraid of and fought to overcome them. I loved
the ending and seeing the two of them put their pasts behind them and move
toward a future together.
The shock that Lacy received when she went through her
parents' papers threw her life into turmoil. It went a long way toward
answering some of the things she felt as a child, but she wasn't sure of the
effect it would have on her life now. She was torn about what she should do
with the information. I liked how Zack tried to help and his shock at what he
found. The scene where the two women met was terrific, and I can't wait to see
what is in store for them.
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