Piper Rigby has been working as a hair stylist in her hometown of Telluride, Colorado since she graduated from high school, but she recently took on a side hustle helping her older brother Henry with the lodge and adventure tour company he opened on their family's ranch. Their first official tour is a 3-day bike trip with members of Denver's professional baseball team, including rookie Colin Winters. Neither Piper nor Colin is looking for a serious relationship, but they can't help being drawn to each other. After spending the final night of the trip together, they go their separate ways but decide to keep in touch. Several weeks later, after finally deciding to pursue her dream of becoming a travel photographer and landing her dream assignment, Piper learns that her night with Colin had unexpected consequences. What will it mean for her relationship with Colin, and will she have to put her dream of a photography career on hold?
Colin and Piper were both likeable, relatable characters, and I was impressed by how much character growth the author was able to pack into a relatively short book. When the story began, Piper was very much in the midst of a transformation and, even though she was technically an adult, I think she was still trying to figure out what she wanted to be when she grew up. She felt trapped in her hometown of Telluride and resented her parents for paying for her brother's college education while she was forced to go straight to work after earning her cosmetology license in high school. The conflict with her family was a big part of what was holding Piper back, and I was glad when she finally confronted her parents and Henry about the way they'd always treated her. As for Colin, he was in the midst of a transition too; he'd been called up from AAA at the end of the previous season and invited to spring training this season, but he still had a lot to prove if he wanted a permanent spot on the major league roster. I loved how supportive they were of each other even though they were physically apart for so much of the book. Their relationship may have started with an instant connection, but the time apart forced them to slow down and really get to know each other before taking things to the next level (and adding a baby to the mix!).
The one thing I didn't enjoy about this story was Piper's relationship with her brother, Henry. I didn't like how dismissive he was with her at times, and to be honest, it really changed the way I felt about him after liking him in the last book. I had hoped that after everything Piper did to help Henry win back his fiancee, Kelsey, he would have at least been a little kinder to his sister. Unfortunately, that didn't seem to be the case.
Despite that frustration, I really did enjoy this book; in fact, I think it was my favorite one of the series. I recommend "Impulsive Love" for all contemporary romance fans and look forward to Coll's next release.
*Review copy provided by the author/publisher via Give Me Books Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Impulsive Love"
Will friendship strike out after one night of passion, or will mutual desire make it a home run?
Piper
I met the rookie baseball player with piercing blue eyes and a Southern drawl on my first day as a tour guide. Colin Winters was only supposed to be a one-night impulsive indulgence.
Instead, the easy connection between us became an addiction. Colin believed in me when no one else ever had. He encouraged me to take risks and chase my most ambitious dreams. Finally, I was taking charge of my life. Then, two blue lines change everything...
Colin
The adventure tour was supposed to be a team bonding experience. All it took was one look at Piper Rigby, the beautiful, blonde tour guide, and I was completely distracted. Her passion for life and photography was inspiring. Yet, sadly, no one had ever encouraged her to follow her dreams. I wanted to be the guy who did.
Being around her was intoxicating. She didn't care about my major league aspirations or the money that went along with it. In fact, Piper didn't want anything from me. Which is one of the many reasons I wanted to give her everything. We agreed to one night together, but it just wasn't enough. One way or another, I'm determined to make her see we belong together. Even if that means taking a timeout in the friend zone for a while...
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