The Start of Something Good by Jennifer Probst

The Start of Something Good (Stay, #1)

by Jennifer Probst

An enriching story of family ties, broken hearts, and second chances from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.

When Ethan Bishop returns to the Hudson Valley, his body and spirit are a little worse for wear. As a former Special Forces paratrooper, he saw his fair share of conflict, and he came home with wounds, inside and out. At his sisters’ B & B and farm, he can keep all his pain at a safe distance. But quiet time isn’t easy when a fiery woman explodes into his life…

It’s business—not pleasure—that brings Manhattan PR agent Mia Thrush reluctantly to the farm. Tightly wound and quick tempered, Mia clashes immediately with the brooding Ethan. Everything about him is irritating—from his lean muscles and piercing blue eyes to his scent of sweat and musk.

But as the summer unfolds and temperatures rise, Ethan and Mia discover how much they have in common: their guarded histories, an uncontrollable desire, and a passion for the future that could heal two broken hearts. But will their pasts threaten their fragile chance at a brand-new future?

Reviewed by kristy on

3 of 5 stars

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I received this book from the publisher for a review through Netgalley. Ethan, injured on the job returns to his hometown to reevaluate and recover. Mia, who runs her own PR company, needs to "babysit" the daughter of one of her clients so his chances at winning an important election are not ruined. Sparks fly between Ethan and Mia as opposites initially repel, but end up attracting in the end. I thought that this was a cute, sweet opposites attract romance. Initially I didn't think I would like the character of Mia, she came off of shallow, but as the novel continued on she grew on me. I enjoyed all of the secondary characters, especially the animal characters, and am looking forward to getting to hopefully read future books in the series about Ethan's sisters. This author did a great job building these characters and their lives, the environment and the people that surround them and is able to make the reader care about them all.

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