Disclosure: Uncorrected proof received from NetGalley in exchange for honest review. All opinions are completely my own.
Leaving Yesterday by Zoe Dawson
Release Date: February 9, 2016
Blurb
Rafferty Hamilton doesn’t plan on putting down roots anytime soon. With her divorce final, the hotel heiress has left Manhattan behind to scout new locations for her family’s chain of resorts. Which is why it’s so frustrating to be stranded in Laurel Falls while a good-looking, slow-talking, Stetson-wearing mechanic takes his sweet time with her overheated coupe.
A decorated vet who paid his dues in Afghanistan, Trace Black can fix anything with an engine and get it revving—even Rafferty’s ridiculous sports car. He’s couldn’t say the same for the knockout driver, who looks like she’s never gripped a gear shaft in her life. Women like Rafferty don’t usually stick around in Laurel Falls, but Trace finds himself showing her everything his hometown has to offer before she cruises on down the road.
As the days pass, Rafferty finds herself charmed by the pace of life and the openhearted warmth of the residents. She’s even tempted to trust again—and it’s all thanks to Trace. He’s not the kind of guy she’s used to falling for, but he just might be the man she needs.
My Review
I was intrigued when I read the blurb on Leaving Yesterday by Zoe Dawson and I felt like it was something light that I would enjoy. The premise was somewhat unique with a East Coast girl ending up in Laurel Falls, a small, run-down blip on the map. What she doesn’t expect to find is her path in life.
I’d say the book kept me entertained, but fell short of the mark because there were so many character introductions. I understand that this is the beginning of a series and we needed to meet the townsfolk, but I think more time could have been spent on the Rafferty and Trace story line without the addition of as many characters. It seems with so many introductions, it left little time for a well-paced resolution. The ending for our couple seems rushed and forced, whereas I may have enjoyed a slower build up towards the end of the book.
All in all, it is a light romance with a couple of intimate scenes. I probably would read the next in the series just to see what the author does with the characters. I’d really like to see a book for Harley and a book for Reese.
★ ★ ★ 1/2 Stars
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