Can't Walk Away (River Bend, #3) - Molly McLain, Sommer Stein

Ally and Mark have a story that is probably too common.  They both love one another but are afraid to voice it - for fear of rejection.  Mark is the sheriff of their beloved town and Ally is a barista and baker at the local coffee shop.

 

Ally has decided if he is just going to leave her hanging then she needs to move on.  She kisses someone else while he is in the opposite corner with friends and it all crashes down around them.  Mark realizes he should have told her sooner, and Ally thinks she blew it all and it is just over.

 

Mark has had a lot of pressure recently, what with being sheriff, needing Ally, an election coming up, a new contender for the election and now this.  Ally and Mark seem to be on again off again lovers - but they both want they same goal.  They just need to get together and talk about it.  When they do get together it seems the sparks don't just fly... they explode in a powerful way!  The heat between these two, its almost like a physical heat wave!!  

 

Once they meet each other's families... they try to take things to a whole new level and make more time to talk.  The signals keep getting crossed.  Then one night, there is a fire and Mark almost loses Ally and this is the wake up call he thought for sure was coming.  It was if he felt he could lose her that he kept her away from his heart.  Then he realizes finally, that she is his heart and makes changes so he can show her as well as tell her.

 

They live in a small town and everyone has some opinion about what is going on with their relationship.  There is even a new neighbor who seems like he might give Mark competition for Ally - but Ally knows what she has always wanted.  That is Mark Dunn.

 

A truly romantic tale and perfect for Valentine's Day release and read.  This lovely book comes out on Monday, February 9th and makes a great gift too!  To check out the River Bend Series, CLICK HERE!  After reading this book - I cannot wait to get the other's!  Totally 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!!

 

 

***This book was given FREE from Netgalley.com for review purposes.  My honest opinion in no way reflects Netgalley nor its affiliates.