Book Review: Bountiful by Sarina Bowen

Series: True North Book #4/Brooklyn Bruisers #3.5

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 312

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Christmas Gift

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Self-Published

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Once upon a time a cocky, copper-haired tourist sauntered into Zara’s bar. And even though she knew better, Zara indulged in a cure for the small-town blues. It was supposed to be an uncomplicated fling—a few sizzling weeks before he went back to his life, and she moved on. 

Until an accidental pregnancy changed her life. 

Two years later, she’s made peace with the notion that Dave No-Last-Name will never be found. Until one summer day when he walks into her coffee shop, leveling her with the same hot smile that always renders her defenseless.

Dave Beringer has never forgotten the intense month he spent with prickly Zara. Their nights together were the first true intimacy he’d ever experienced. But the discovery of his child is the shock of a lifetime, and his ugly past puts relationships and family out of reach.

Or does it? Vermont’s countryside has a way of nurturing even tortured souls. The fields and the orchards—and hard won love—are Bountiful.

Review

This isn't my favorite in the True North series, but its a nice addition. Seeing Zara from this perspective made me want to reread the first book. And it's always nice to see the Shippleys again.

Now, I'm not a huge fan of babies in stories-especially secret babies, but Ms. Bowen did a good job with it. And this was probably the most plausible secret baby book I've read. It helps that Nicole contributes to Dave's development. I especially liked when he would get frustrated about people stepping in whenever he would try to take care of her. 

Zara is a great character. So many author would've made her a one-dimensional "slut" in book 1 and been done with it. But not Sarina Bowen. She made her a real character with depth. Her unabashed sexuality is just a part of that.

Oh, and a special shout-out to the Brooklyn Bruisers-especially Castro. They were great friends to Dave and supported him during this tough time. and you know I love a good friendship.

I saw on Sarina Bowen's Instagram there's going to be a book about May and I am all about that.

Thanks for reading!

Holly