Teasing You

I absolutely adored Ashlynn and Reid's story. Firefighter's are one of my favorite MMc professions, so I was excited for that right off the bat. But to also have them on the brink of a relationship and she's suspoected of arson, what a plot device! Plus, both characters are likable and easy to cheer for. I think there's an element of alost insta-love that usually turns me off, but not so in this case. Reid and Ashlynn are well written characters, as well, and I think thatas a reader I had a bit of that inst-love for them as well. While only book two in this Donovan series, I think they could be my overall favorite couple from that (extended) family!

This is a great listen. Carly Tobins did an amazing job with the narration. She gave the characters perfect voice, emotion and personality. Ashlynn has run into some bad luck…she is not having a good day. And to top it off she flashes her HS crush. She is fiesty, very outspoken and is determined to prove she’s innocent. Reid is back in town in town, after being away, to work at the fire station . Helen has t had the best life growing up but he is a hard working, kind man that protects others. Ashlynn and Reid reconnect - they have amazing chemistry, banter, overall dialogue and determinations. I love their conversations and Ryan helps bring a little calm to Ashlynn. They work well together very well..although there is some drama and double along the way…they work through the tough times and come out even better. This is a great series to read or listen to.

Teasing You is book 2 in the Donovans Sweetbriar Ridge series by Samantha Chase and up next is Ashlynn and Reid’s story. Reid and Ashlynn have a history going back to high school but his family never stayed in one place very long. Now years later Reid, firefighter has the opportunity to move back to the only place that felt like home, Sweetbriar Ridge. He sees Ashlynn again and finds the sparks are still there but she is accused of setting her former job’s business on fire and he wants to prove her innocence.. Second chances, mystery, rollercoaster ride, ups and downs, family, friends, twists, turns and sizzle! I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from Valentine PR. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Samantha Chase has done it again! I absolutely loved Teasing You, the second book in her The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge series! I can honestly say that Teasing You is an incredible love story, which filled me with a rollercoaster of emotions, and it was impossible to put it down. I loved every moment on every page. Samantha Chase continues to deliver the incredibly written love stories that I LOVE to read. I love a second chance at love story, the Sweetbriar Ridge setting, and the amazing characters, they feel like family! Samantha Chase does not disappoint her readers with all the feels in Teasing You and has once again delivered an amazing story filled with everything that I have come to love about and expect from her books. Who does not love hot sexy men, strong, passionate females, big loving families, and caring friends, who always support each other? Teasing You is a second chance at love story between Reid Baylor, firefighter and arson investigator who recently relocated to Sweetbriar Ridge and Ashlynn Donovan, hair stylist who recently got fired from Lavish Locks. Reid’s fire captain in Roanoke mentions an opening at the Sweetbriar Ridge fire department, and Reid applies for the job. Reid has always loved the time he spent in Sweetbriar Ridge when he was younger. While Reid is in town for the interview, he runs into Ashlynn at the engagement party of their friends, Leo, and Avery. I love their first interaction with each other, how it is similar to one from their past, and how they end up catching up with one another at the party. Ashlynn’s sister Billie is helping Ashlynn get a business loan to open up her own salon. Reid gets the job, moves to Sweetbriar Ridge, and wants to get reacquainted with Ashlynn. As Ashlynn and Reid head out of town to spend time together, they notice firetrucks heading into town. Reid calls dispatch to make sure that he is not needed at the scene. When they return to town, they learn that Lavish Locks has been destroyed by fire, and the owner Becky is telling everyone that Ashlynn set the fire as retaliation of getting fired. Conversation between Ashlynn and Reid flows so easily and I love that they share secrets with each other that they have not shared with anyone before. I love the chemistry between them. As Ashlynn and Reid spend time together with Reid trying to discover what happened with the fire at Lavish Locks, things change between them. Eventually the fire chief and fire investigator show up at Ashlynn’s apartment to discuss her involvement in the Lavish Locks arson. I love that Ryder Ashford helps Ashlynn with a lawyer. An unexpected plot twist puts Ashlynn and Reid’s relationship in jeopardy, and once again changes things between them. I love the changes that Reid is willing to make to have a life with Ashlynn, and the opportunities that come available to Reid. I love that the arson investigation gets resolved. I was so happy that Reid and Ashlynn finally admitted their true feelings for one another and what Reid does to get back together with Ashlynn. Another favorite part is the epilogue, their new home, and their happily ever after. I love the name the Ashlynn’s new salon and the full circle moment that happens at the salon opening. I love all the changes that Reid and Ashlynn make in their lives to have a future with one another. I love how Ashlynn wants to have a relationship with her estranged father, Ronan, which leads to heart-to-heart conversation with her mother about what happened between them. Teasing You was an amazing love story; I am so glad that Reid and Ashlynn got the happily ever after. I loved all the surprises that filled the pages of this love story. I love how Samantha Chase always manages to create the "perfect" heroine, who is a strong, sassy woman on her own, to balance out the sexy, swoon worthy man. Samantha Chase continues to deliver all that and so much more. I am not sure how she does it, but Samantha Chase has once again given her readers another remarkable book. Teasing You is filled with all the heartbreaking and heartwarming moments and plot twists that I have come to love and expect in a Samantha Chase love story, I especially loved the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. I love that she writes her stories from the perspective of the main characters. I love getting inside their minds and knowing their thoughts and how they really feel. I love all the characters in this series. I enjoy all the interactions among the Donovan siblings, it feels like real family love and makes me laugh at their teasing and the descriptions of the Sweetbriar Ridge in Teasing You. I loved catching up with Patrick, Marissa, and Ryder, as well as the other Donovan siblings. Who does not love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I cannot wait to read the other stories in The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge series. Highly recommend this beautifully written love story. Received an advanced copy from the author. 

Overall I very much enjoyed this story. I absolutely love Reid. I love how much of the Donovan family has involved in this book. I will say I did have a little issue connecting with Ashlynn. I’m not sure why I just felt she was a little immature and whinny at times. I cannot wait for Chloe’s book.

Frenemies isn’t always a bad thing, at least not in Ashlynn and Reid’s case. Murphy’s Law, whatever can go wrong will, seems to be their mantra from the beginning. This story is realistic and heartwarming with a little frustration built in. I kept wanting to beat up Becky for what she was doing. LOL!! But seriously this story made my heart happy and content and the HEA was GREAT!!

TEASING YOU is the second in Samantha Chase’s lovely Sweetbriar Ridge small-town contemporary romance series. Hair stylist Ashlynn Donovan and firefighter Reid Baylor have met before, and while there are some sparks, there is also some residual caution on Ashlynn’s part given their high school history. But when Reid moved back to Sweetbriar to pursue his career, the stage is set for a second chance. Samantha Chase’s Donovans continue to captivate in Reid and Ashlynn’s story, and while there is no question their chemistry is hotter than ever, not everyone is quite as happy to see them succeed. Ms Chase brings readers on a rollercoaster of emotions, as these two face both external challenges and learn to tackle differences together. Can’t wait for more in this sweet series!

A deliciously, sweet, 2nd chance romance that has its twists, turns, doubts and insecurities and when Ashlyn is at her lowest will Reid step up or does he lose it all?