“Rough Edges” by Kimberly Krey – book review

Rough Edges: Allie’s Story, A Companion to the Sweet Montana Bride Series (Second Chances Book 1)

I enjoyed reading Allie and Braden’s story! It was a romantic fiction, somewhat steamy at times with the kissing, but still clean.

After Allie’s divorce she goes to see an old school friend Braden, about an office job as his wood shop. Carpenter Braden has always had feelings for Allie but pushed those feelings aside when his friend Terrance married her. Now Allie is divorced with 2 teenage girls, asking for his help. Braden helps her with a job, along with her struggles with her youngest daughter. He also suggests that making lists and controlling everything for her isn’t the best answer. I saw some of myself in Allie. It’s hard being a parent-you try to protect and love them as best you know how, and sometimes having an outside perspective can help. The ex Terrance suddenly shows back up and Allie has to decide what’s best for her and her girls.

This book was book 1 in the Sweet Montana Brides series.

I received a complimentary copy of this ebook for blog and social media review from ebooksforreview.com. All opinions are my own.

Book Description
Divorced mother, Allie Emerson, never imagined she’d be raising two teenage girls on her own. Between parenting and paying the bills, she hasn’t even thought about meeting a man. That changes once she hears local carpenter, Braden Fox, is in need of a secretary. Back in high school, Allie had done all she could to deny the sparks burning between her and Braden; but would the chemistry still be there after all this time?

Braden has heard all about what Terrance did to Allie and the girls, has been planning to stop by and see how she’s getting along, but Allie beats him to it by showing up at his shop in search of a job. Her unexpected visit reignites the old flame Braden used to torch for her; trouble is, old feelings of resentment return as well. Allie did choose Terrance over him, after all. And as much as Braden wants Allie in his life, he’s not sure he can open his heart to her again.

With this second chance at romance, will the
bumps in their relationship be too much to get over,
or will this carpenter learn to smooth out the past?

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