Chasing Dreams by Nicole Edwards Book Review

Cooper Krenshaw knows what it’s like to feel the bright lights upon him, the sound of the crowd roaring when he walks on stage; after all, he happens to be one of the biggest names in country music at the moment. And he has knowingly just dropped off the grid. The first decision he has made on his own in quite some time. Cooper only thought he was looking for a challenge when he walked off of that concert stage in Chicago. After finding himself in Devil’s Bend, Texas, he soon realizes that the dream he’s been chasing might not be the one he was after all along. 

Now he’s found himself not only starting over in a new town, but he’s pretty sure he’s met the toughest challenge of his life... she just happens to be an angel in blue jeans. 

Tessa Donovan hasn’t been the best of friends with Fate for quite some time now. Owning and operating The Rusty Nail, a small bar in her hometown of Devil’s Bend, has been enough to keep her going through the motions of her life. But it’s the only thing she’s got. After losing her husband fifteen short months after they were married, Tessa has spent the last four years chasing dreams in order to maintain her sanity. Only those dreams are soon ripped right out of her grasp by a sexy country music star who claims he descended on her small town by accident. 

Coincidence? Or has Fate stepped in once again? Whatever the case, Tessa knows the handsome cowboy might get to overtake her dreams, but she’s bound and determined that he won’t take her heart.

Nicole lives in Texas with her husband, Colt, three kids and four dogs. It's quite the household and most of the time you'll find her locked away in her office... writing. When she's not, you'll likely find her reading, swimming, or hanging out in the yard with the dogs, doing her best to keep them in line. (And no, it doesn't usually work)

Ever want to let that other part of you loose? The part that has secret desires and taboo fantasies? Well, that's what brought about Nicole Edwards. She's an alter ego. In truth, she's a full-fledged part of me. The secret part made up of sinfully hot desires and erotic thoughts. Get to know how Nicole's naughty mind works by checking out her books!

About me... hmmm...

Ok, I've been asked to provide a little bit of "real" information about myself. That's harder to do than you think it is, especially for someone who has difficulty talking about themselves. ;) But, here goes...

I've been writing for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was a kid, I loved creative writing and as I got older, I got acquainted with those voices in my head and that led to putting my stories on paper. And now, here I am all these years later, spending my days doing what I love most. I decided to give myself over to writing full time in 2012 and I haven't looked back. I spent nearly 13 years in the corporate world and I have to say, this is a bit of a change (just a little) and I am loving every second of it.

I live in Texas with my husband and three amazing kids and our four beloved dogs. If I'm not writing, I'm usually reading. I devour everything I can get my hands on. I love romance of any type and being an Indie author myself, I'm always looking for new Indies to support. I haven't always been into reading, but about eleven years ago, I picked up a book - I'm pretty sure it was by Nora Roberts - and from there, I haven't stopped. Before I began writing full time, and my characters started taking up so much of my time, I was reading about 200 books a year. That has dwindled somewhat, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't read. 

An interesting fact... I don't watch television - aside from the occasional news anyway. I will go see a movie or two rarely, but for the most part, I get all of my entertainment from a book. Some of my favorite authors include J.R. Ward, Suzanne Brockmann, Lora Leigh, Jane Rylon, Lori Foster, and Jaci Burton just to name a few.

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I was really intrigued when I heard that this was going to be a contemporary romance novel and not like Nicole's previous books. However, Nicole definitely didn't disappoint with bringing the steamy, hot sex between the characters as she normally does. 

 

 Tessa, the owner of The Rusty Nail lives her life running the bar in the small town Devils Bend along with her brother Adam. Tessa is still grieving of the passing of her husband and from being hurt from a relationship afterwards. She's fierce, independent and guards her heart from being hurt again.

 

Enter the very sexy country music star Cooper Krenshaw who was booked to play at The Rusty Nail by her brother Adam. Adam and Cooper went to college together and have kept in contact from time to time. The moment Tessa and him meet, it's instant attraction to each other. Cooper moves to Texas to escape his crazy everyday life that his music career has given him.

 

I love the chemistry between these two as they overcome so many hurdles throughout the story. You get both characters point of views in which I'm a big fan of. You get to meet other characters as well and some of them you will want to choke the crap out of them. Also, you will have some drop you jaw moments and be like whaaat? didn't see that coming! 

 

I'm not one for spoilers in my review so I will leave it at that. Very impressed with deliverance of the story and so glad that Nicole Edwards can rock with whatever she writes. I was captured from beginning to end with the story and couldn't put it down. Also, the epilogue is so so sweet it's worth it just for that reason :)

 

Cheers,

   Holly

Book rating: 5 stars 

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