Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Breaking Bonds
SERIES: Walker Boys #2, Dreamspun Desires #35
AUTHOR: Ari McKay
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 190 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 1, 2017
BLURB:
From the frying pan into the fire.
After a critic’s review attacks both Chef Liam Walker’s culinary skills and his personal life, Liam can no longer take the heat of the cutthroat New York City restaurant scene. He needs to get out of the kitchen—at least long enough to cool down and regroup.
At the Overlook Resort in North Carolina, Liam meets owner Carter Galloway. Carter has a passion for the hospitality business to rival Liam’s own, and it’s not hard to see where their shared interests—and attraction—could lead. But Carter has no interest in a fling, and Liam has no intention of walking away from the career he fought so hard for. If they want a taste of happiness together, they’ll have to find the courage to break the bonds threatening to pull them apart.
REVIEW:
If any of you have ever worked in a restaurant, you know a bad review can be the worst. Especially if you’ve made it your life. I empathized with this book in so many ways. And it was so good. Anger, love, redemption, and learning what is really important in life.
Liam’s bad review put him in a bad place. It made him question everything. All he wanted was to be the best and start his own restaurant. But now he doesn’t know if he’s good enough. He takes a vacation where he ends up in a resort restaurant and he has no idea his life is about to change. He sends for the owner/manager to complain about his meal and learns Carter is barely keeping it together. Carter wants to prove to himself and his douchebag parents that he can take this resort and make it work. But everything is stacked against him. Until Liam. Liam offers to help him in the kitchen for free. They work out a deal where Liam will help in many situations and help Carter realize his dream. Liam thought he could do what he loved and help at the same time. Maybe find someone to scratch his itch on the side. But what he doesn’t count on is the feelings he’s developing for Carter. Or that he is wanting Carter to succeed as much as Carter does. When it’s time for him to go back home, he’s not wanting to. But he knows he has to. He also learns some things that open his eyes to what’s really going on. And he’s not happy.
Man I would probably act as bad as Liam did if I had a review like he did when I was working in restaurants. Some of those critics are such butts. Of course, Liam is a bit hot headed and cocky as well, but to get where he is as a chef, you can be a little cocky. What redeemed Liam for me was how he helped Carter. He did it without expecting anything in return. He knows what it’s like to be at the bottom and trying to get your business off the ground. He used money of his own to buy new things and repair stuff that needed to be done. The only reason he made a deal with Carter on payments or whatever is because Carter wouldn’t take no for an answer. But to give that selflessly was so sweet. And Carter is just a doll to me. He’s just this little bundle of positive. He tries so hard. He tries to keep everyone happy and going. And it’s surprising considering what douches his parents are. Oh gah. And Liam lol. Knight in shining armor. I wanted these two together so bad. They just complimented each other so well. You’ll have to read to find out how it ends. Heehee.
It’s another great book. I’m loving this series. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
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