Yours To Take by Emily Silver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Screenwriter Blake Travers has been struggling with a case of writer's block ever since his last hit TV show went off the air, and now his job is on the line. If he can't come up with a concept for a new family drama within the next 3 months, he'll be fired. He doesn't have the first clue where to begin until a friend suggests setting the series in a small Western town. Hoping to find inspiration, Blake books a stay at Idaho's Dixon Creek Ranch, owned by the Winchester family. He's exploring the property shortly after checking in when he quite literally bumps into Gemma Winchester - and the wheelbarrow full of muck she's gathered after cleaning out horse stalls.
Running her family's ranch is Gemma's lifelong dream, and with the recent departure of their general manager, she hopes to convince her grandfather that she's ready for a promotion. To make up for their awkward first meeting, Gemma offers to take Blake on a tour of the ranch, and sparks quickly begin to fly between them. The problem is that Blake is scheduled to return to Los Angeles in just a few short weeks, and Gemma's roots are firmly planted in Dixon. Will they be able to stick to their plan to keep their relationship casual, or will at least one of them end up with a broken heart?
The chemistry between Gemma and Blake was fantastic from the start, and I particularly appreciated that it wasn't just a physical connection. They quickly developed an easy sort of friendship that grew into something more as they got to know one another better. I also liked that Gemma was so clear on what she wanted and wasn't afraid to go after it, both with Blake and with her grandfather in regards to managing the ranch. In addition, the dynamic between her and her siblings was a lot of fun, and I'm excited to see where their stories take them.
Overall, I enjoyed "Yours to Take" and recommend it for all contemporary/small town romance fans. I look forward to the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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