A Shot of Sultry by Macy Beckett – a Review

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Description:

For West Coast filmmaker Bobbi Gallagher, going back to Sultry Springs is a last resort. But with her career in tatters, a quick trip to her hometown might get her the footage she needs to salvage her reputation. She just can’t let anything distract her again. Not even the gorgeous contractor her brother asked to watch over her. As if she can’t handle filming a few rowdy Texans.

Golden boy Trey Lewis, with his blond hair and Technicolor-blue eyes, is a leading man if Bobbi ever saw one. He’s strong and confident and–much to her delight–usually shirtless. He thinks keeping his best friend’s baby sister out of trouble will be easy. But he has no idea of the trouble in store for him.

Review:

A Shot of Sultry by Macy Beckett takes place in the town of Sultry Springs.  When I received this book to review, I did not know this was the second book in the series.  The first book, Sultry with a Twist was the first book, and even though I did not read it, I was able to enjoy A Shot of Sultry anyway.  I did get to meet the lead characters from the first book, and really loved those characters, so I will have to go back and read that book. 

But this review is about A Shot of Sultry, and the lead characters were a wonderful romantic couple.  Bobbi Gallagher, our heroine, is a documentary filmmaker, who finds herself filming a wedding, since she is having a hard time getting work, as a trusted colleague put her career in tatters.  She gets an offer to do a reality show, which she accepts, as she needs the money.  Bobbi takes her team to Texas, where her brother lives, and where there are hot cowboys; just perfect for the reality show, Sex in the Sticks.  Bobbi is determined to save money living a few months with her brother Luke, and his wife, June (the hero and heroine of book 1), in order for her to try to win back her career as a respected filmmaker.

It is in Sultry Springs that we meet our hero, Trey Lewis.  When Bobbie meets Trey, before she can explain why she is there, Trey tries to throw her out of the bar they are in and a hilarious scene.   Both Trey and Bobbi have their own personal issues, each from either family or childhood.  The chemistry between the two of them is mega hot and steamy.  The problem is that Trey is a womanizer, not believing in anything long term. His friend, Colton, is the same.   Bobbi, uses both men to be the main part of her reality show, but finds her self unable to avoid Trey’s advances.  Trey is really a fun guy, not to mention totally gorgeous.  I can totally understand Bobbi having a hard time fighting him off, and trying keep this professional.  

Bobbi had a bad childhood, with a mother that her brother Luke was lucky not to have had to spent time growing up with.  Trey finding himself really beginning to care for Bobbi, tries to learn more about her childhood, and help her rise above her distrust of relationships.  But Bobbi’s fears of rejection, causes her to do some dumb things.  But it is fun to watch them falling in love, and try to get past those obstacles.

There are quite a few wonderful characters in this series, as I loved Luke and June, as well as Colton, the sexy sheriff, not to mention Trey and Bobbi.  Macy Beckett does an excellent job of making you like her characters, and you become invested in their lives.  I can’t wait for the next book in the series, and as I said, I will be going back to read the first book. If you love romance, sexy and humorous scenes, this book is for you.

Reviewed by Barb

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