Best Worst Mistake: A Brightwater Novel (Brightwater, #3)

by Lia Riley

• ISBN10: 006240380X
• ISBN13: 9780062403803
• Publish Date: 20 October 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: Collins
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

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This 3.5 stars review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews

Wilder suffered from a fire incident that's immediately shown in the first chapter. To say I was hooked once I started is an understatement. This fire almost cost Wilder his life and he lost his leg in the process. For someone who is always doing things by himself without the help of anyone, this got him irritated and frustrated because now he needed the help of his brothers to help him with a few things. At first, Wilder reminded me of a mean bear but after, he reminded me of a cute and cuddly bear. All he needs is love, all he needs is for someone to show him he can trust and rely on others, that it's okay to do so and it won't make him a lesser man.

Quinn was perfect for Wilder. She is so full of life and extremely talkative. She wouldn't shut up and at times, it was hard to keep up with her but in a good way. I was grinning while reading about her first encounter with Wilder. She was completely taken aback by this scarred man who wouldn't let anyone in. But Quinn wouldn't give up. She kept pestering him and visiting him, showing him love little by little. Her bubbly and quirky personality eventually helped Wilder to start shedding that tough exterior and to start reconnecting with his family. And she mostly wears book-themed t-shirts! I loved each and ever single one that she wore in the story.

The heat between these two characters was off the charts. Anyone from 5 miles away could see that these two had sparks and they were meant to be. Their personalities were perfectly imperfect that worked together and I loved seeing them connect. There was a bit of suspense added to the story that I think gave a very nice touch to it.

Overall, Best Worst Mistake is a quick and easy read with tons of sexy, sweet and romantic scenes that many readers will enjoy.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews

[Lindsey Gray]

4.5 Stars!

Fire. The all consuming heat tends to destroy anything in it's path, leaving only devastation behind. That kind of devastation was all Wilder Kane knew. His parents parished to the flame and his job as a smoke jumper in Montana lead him to fighting them. It all changed when a jump went terribly wrong.

Quinn Higsby came home to Bridgewater to watch over the care of her ailing father and to slow her life down. She went from a Hollywood PR agent to a small town book shop assistant and never looked back. In one of the worst snow storms in the county history, Quinn gets stranded with her father at the town hermit's cabin, Wilder Kane.

This is the third book in the Bridgewater series, but the first one I've read. I didn't feel lost at all and was happy I could dig right in to the story of Wilder and Quinn. It was an unusual beginning for the duo and I wasn't sure how Ms. Riley was going to turn gruff and grumpy Wilder around. I love how Quinn's bright personality and frank nature brought out something in Wilder that no one ever could. I'm usually not one who likes Bad Boy stories, but Wilder really isn't a bad boy. He had a rough hand dealt to him at an early age and has now been dealt another blow. With Ms. Riley's development of Quinn and Wilder's almost clandestine relationship, I see her strength as a storyteller. The way she plays with heat and cold throughout the novel thrilled me. The hot scene in the cold atmosphere was one of my favorite love scenes I've read to date.

If Lia Riley's other novels are as hot as this one, I will be loading my bookshelf with them very soon.

Thanks so much to Lia Riley, Avon Impulse, and Tasty Book Tours for gifting me with a copy of Best Worst Mistake in exchange for an honest review.

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Coffee dates with Best Worst Mistake

• First date: I was anxious to meet Wilder Kane after hints in the earlier book.  A tragic accident has him living as a recluse in an isolated cabin by the lake. Quinn Higsby has recently returned to Brightwater and is dealing with some life changes. She works at the local bookstore and as a lover of books with an unstoppable sweet tooth, she and I are going to get along just fine.  Riley hints at something from his past that causing him guilt and Wilder is grumpy and obviously hurting. However, the man ordered a Nora Roberts book and I plan to stick around to meet the man beneath his rough exterior.  I am anxious for these two to meet. She is all sugar and spice and Wilder is a big old bear..this should be interesting!!


• Second date: A snowstorm and a confused man force Quinn and Wilder to spend time together. I love this trope and have snuggled in. Everyone steps lightly around Wilder particularly his family so he does not quite know what to think of Quinn. She never stops talking and is not the least bit intimidated. It is hilarious. I can just see his eyes rolling to the back of his head. Right away, I love the banter between these two as Riley fleshed them out and shares their stories. An unexpected invitation has Quinn joining the Kane's Thanksgiving and we shared several awe moments with these two as the attraction builds. Gads, I love interfering siblings. Don't you? Riley adds in a little suspense to this second date when an arsonist begins setting fires. Quinn is struggling with a secret and things are heating up. The relationship begins with attraction, but it slowly develops into something more. Quinn has a positive effect on Wilder and while I thought his turnaround was a little fast I do believe that some folks shine brightly and that they can draw people to them. Quinn is that type of person. I loved seeing her handle Grandma and Wilder, it was hilarious.


• Third date: OMG, who knew Wilder was such a romantic. I loved discovering that beneath that grumpy façade there was this big old teddy bear.  I swooned my friends and when you see Wilder’s idea of a date I am telling you, he will be your next book boyfriend. A little suspense, danger and Quinn’s secret propel us towards our HEA. Riley creates just enough tension and allows her characters to grow without putting her readers through the wringer. If you like a light romance, with a dash of heat and a few twists this read is for you. Our third date ended with an epilogue that had me grinning and I ended this date with a satisfied smile.

Copy provided by publisher. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer