Wrong for Him by Christi Barth – a Review

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Description:
Amelia Kirkland’s been head-over-heels for Teague Sullivan forever. Not that she’s ever let him know—as her brother’s best friend, he’s officially off-limits. That’s even more true once they become partners in rehabbing a historic inn. She can’t risk what she’s building with her brother and her friends just to fulfill a lifelong crush. Can she?

When Teague left the Special Forces, he didn’t know what would come next. Until his best friend, Alex, won an inn as a lottery prize and made him a partner. It’s his shot at getting everything he’s always wanted. Except for Alex’s beautiful sister. Amelia’s friendship was a lifeline while he was deployed, but that’s a line he can’t cross. He owes his friend too much to betray his trust. Now, though? Working and living with her every day? He wants more.

If their secret romance is discovered, it could ruin everything before the inn has a chance. But does their one shot at happiness require them to break all the rules?

Review:

Wrong for Him by Christi Barth is the 3^rd book in her Love Lottery series.  Refresher: When things were tough, Amelia bought lottery tickets for herself, her brother, Alex, her best friends, Ever and Teague.  They ended up winning the lottery, which gave them a historic inn on the Maryland shore.  The Inn is in bad shape, totally dilapidated, but they are determined to work hard to renovate and manually repair the Inn, and hope they can make some money when it is restored.

The first book heroes are Alex, whose money helped start the renovation and Sydney.  The second book was for Ever and the town police chief, Matt.  In Wrong for Him, we have been waiting for Amelia and Teague.  We knew Amelia had a crush on Teague since she was a kid, but he only saw her as his best friend’s (Alex) baby sister. Amelia is determined to tease Teague into looking at her in another light, not as a sister or friend.  With the inn now open, finances still very tight, Amelia and Teague are forced share a suite together.  Amelia takes advantage to entice Teague, trying on different (sexy) dresses for his opinion.  This was fun to watch, as Teague found himself aroused for every change of clothes, and desperately fights off his attraction to Amelia.  In a short time, both of them can no longer deny their chemistry, and a secret affair begins.  

Teague still gets nightmares from his days with the special forces, and Alex has always been there for him.  As much as he can’t resist Amelia, they both know Alex will go crazy if he finds out about their affair; but neither can stop, as they realize they are falling in love.  Amelia and Teague were such a great couple, you can’t help but root for them to find a way to stay together.  Everything will fall apart, when Alex does find out, and Teague takes it upon himself to break up with Amelia.  Will the family be able to convince Alex, and bring them back together?  You will need to read this book to find out.

Wrong For Him was another sweet, charming romance that was very well written by Christi Barth.  It was great to spend time with them all, Alex & Sydney, Ever & Matt, Nora, and Amelia & Teague.  I wholly suggest you read this fun romantic story, which had a great couple, wonderful characters, and sexy.  If you have not started this series, then you should read the first book, even if this reads well as a standalone.

Reviewed by Barb

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