But then something really bad happens that threatens to destroy the love they are finding with each other. That is until he can’t resist anymore, and though very reluctant, he lets her into his heart. Gia is just as attracted to him and lets him know in no uncertain terms, but he refuses to bite. He’s attracted to her, more than he has been to anyone for a very long time, but he’s a player and doesn’t want her in the role of one of his ‘played’ women. She just gives it back to him and he finds that most amusing, ‘specially when he’s trying to get her to say naughty words. Rush – only Rush, I don’t want to give his real name out as it’s a hoot when it’s revealed – is the boss in question, and he’s rather intimidating to his staff but not to Gia. Gia talks him out of it and ends up with a job as a hostess there. Turns out that he’s the owner and he’s all set to fire her best friend.

This hot, tattooed bad boy-looking guy notices her screwups and gives her heck. The only thing is, Gia knows NOTHING about bartending and she screws up a few orders. And that means she’s available to help out a friend who needs to leave and serves as a bartender at a nearby restaurant/bar. She was given an advance based on the first three chapters, but now she’s come up against writer’s block. She’s spending the summer in the Hamptons, the setting for a romance book she’s attempting to write. I waited to read this one until both books were released, in case it ended on a cliffhanger. Many of the previous books by this Dynamic Duo worked very well for me, but their previous book, Dear Bridget, I Want You, was a bitter disappointment for me.

I confess I was a wee bit leery before starting this story. Kristie J’s review of Rebel Heir (Rush, Book 1)by Vi Keeland & Penelope WardĬontemporary Romance published by Amazon Digital Services 7 Apr 18

Penelope ward dear bridget i want you