Wanting You

Wanting You is the 3rd book in The Donavans: Sweetbriar Ridge series but can be read as a standalone. I found Chloe and Tanner’s story to be a little bit slightly more angsty than her previous stories. But, I’m here for it. These two really pushed each other. They are total opposites, and needless to say they each brought out some hidden insecurities within each other because of their pasts. They are both closed off for personal reasons but slowly but surely they get to know each other and lean on each other for support. I loved how Tanner stepped up and became so swoon worthy. There is drama, laughter, banter, and a underlying sexiness and sweetness to this book that is needed. I loved the personal growth for both characters. They are a tight knit family and loved seeing all the support they provided each other. Loved this one. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

Chloe is a town sweetheart. Tanner is the new guy in town trying to prove something to himself. Of course they will butt heads. I love how in this story both characters had to make changes to make the relationship work but could still be who they are at heart. My only gripe is I feel Chloe's family was a little hard on her. I'm all for tough love but at times I thought they overstepped.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮 is the 3rd book in the spin-off series, The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge, featuring an entertaining rivals to lovers small town romance for Chloe and Tanner. Chloe Donovan is the sweet girl in town who gels with everyone, but when the second Kindergarten position gets refilled at the last minute by former Ski Champion Tanner Westyn, her nicely ordered life gets turned upside down. He’s competitive, egocentric, and annoying. So why can’t she seem to stay away from him? Can they stop competing long enough for them to both win in the game of love? It’s always fun to return to a Donovan town! I loved the premise of two Kindergarten teachers with such different backgrounds— the mousy small town girl and the famous former skier. Tanner’s cocky attitude was off-putting at first, but he grew on me quickly. I caught myself getting frustrated with Chloe’s insecurities and jealousy, but at the heart of it, she is such a sweet and caring character. When she finds her confidence, she’s amazing!! I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve, and loved their banter, connection, and the emotions that came out. Once again the family added so much charm, entertainment, and a little drama to the story! I can’t wait to see what is next! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️

Wanting You is book 3 in the Donovans Sweetbriar Ridge series by Samantha Chase and up next is Chloe and Tanner. Chloe is a kindergarten teacher, the quiet twin who doesn’t like to make waves and gets along with everyone. With the town growing they need another kindergarten teacher. She’s excited for another teacher to join the school but at the last minute there’s a change and when she meets the new teacher, Tanner Westyn , who is pompous, egomaniac, and a former alpine skier they get off to a very rocky start, but there’s underlying tension between them. What happens next is frustration, unexpected feelings, competitiveness, banter, and so much more… Read on to see how it all ends… I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book from Valentine PR. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Tanner is a ex pro skier with an ego and over the top confidence with a very competitive nature. While Chloe is quiet, not very confident and a good person with a big heart. What I loved about this story was the fact that they both were able to teach each other. Chloe needed to come out of her shell and Tanner needed to tone down his competitiveness. What came out of it was a beautiful love story without being over the top. I think Chloe and Tanner are my favorite couple so far in this series.

4.5⭐️’s Grab this sweet, steamy romance that begins on shaky ground between Tanner and Chloe. This one has all of the feels and then some. Will they get over their insecurities to find the love they are looking for? Enjoy!

Samantha Chase has done it again! I absolutely loved Wanting You, the third book in her The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge series! I can honestly say that Wanting 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 enemies to lovers 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 Wanting 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? Wanting You is a enemies to lovers love story between Tanner Westyn, former Alpine championship skier, who recently relocated to Sweetbriar Ridge to teach kindergarten Sweetbriar Elementary and Chloe Donovan, kindergarten teacher at Sweetbriar Elementary. With the recent population expansion in Sweetbriar Ridge, the elementary school needed to add new teachers. Tanner always wanted to teach fifth grade but accepted the kindergarten position. I love Chloe and Tanner’s first interaction with each other at Books and Beans, and how Chloe was attracted to him. She later discovered that he was the new kindergarten teacher, and they did not hit it off. Chloe was not impressed with his ego and everything he was doing. Conversation between Chloe and Tanner 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 Chloe and Tanner spend time together setting up their classrooms and teacher the same grade things change between them. An unexpected plot twist puts Chloe and Tanner’s relationship in jeopardy, and once again changes things between them. I love the changes that Tanner and Chloe are willing to make to have a life together, and the opportunities that come available to Tanner. I love that plot twist is so wonderfully resolved. I was so happy that Tanner and Chloe finally admitted their true feelings for one another and what Tanner does to get back together with Chloe. Another favorite part is the epilogue, the Christmas gifts that they give to one another, Tanner’s proposal, and their happily ever after. I love all the changes that Tanner and Chloe make in their lives to have a future with one another. I love how things change between the Donovans and their estranged father, Ronan, when their mother, Marie was involved in an auto accident and needed someone to help with her recovery once she was home. I love the heart-to-heart conversations during the intervention that Chloe’s siblings and parents have with her regarding her breakup with Tanner. Wanting You was an amazing love story; I am so glad that Tanner and Chloe 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. Wanting 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 Wanting You. I loved catching up with Patrick, and Marissa, as well as the other Donovan siblings. Who does not love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? Love the surprise that was revealed on Christmas Eve. 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. 

Four and a half stars WANTING YOU is the third in Samantha Chase's small-town series The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge. Kindergarten teacher Chloe Donovan loves her life. She loves her students, and loves her town, and loves that her secret hobby of creating gasp-worthy cosplay is taking off by leaps and bounds. When retired competitive skier Tanner Westyn moves to town AND accepts the new kindergarten teacher opening at her school, he immediately gets off on the wrong foot with Chloe. Samantha Chase lets readers really experience the frustration and agony of Tanner and Chloe's initial tension, and it's easy to both sympathize and grit one's teeth at the emotions their conflict and attraction elicit. Ms Chase brings this small-town story to life, and Chloe and Tanner's families also provide strong support throughout. A great addition to this series!