Review
If you're a fan of contemporary romance and haven't tried the 7th and Main series by Elizabeth Hunter yet, then you have an awesome, satisfying reading experience ahead of you. Emotion, great characters, and a small town vibe that's sure to make you happy.
--Kylie Scott, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
A delightful slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance set in the heart of California with a silver fox hero and a kick-ass heroine. I absolutely adore this book. Plus, it has goats. Goats make everything better. ★★★★★
--Daisy Prescott, USA Today Bestselling Author
This is everything that made me fall in love with romance. This love story wasn't hearts and flowers, this story didn't come with ease. It was beautifully raw, dark and even a bit twisted. It was emotional and it was unpredictable... It honestly took my breath away.
--The Sassy Nerd Blog
Elizabeth Hunter is a new author to me and knows how to build anticipation and keep you wanting more. Friends-to-lovers is my one of my favorite tropes and how it is written in Grit, is exactly how it should be done.
--Romance with a Cause
This is no easy love story. It's not a meet cute. It's real, and raw, honest and gritty. To experience the story of hope shown here was perfection.
--This Literary Life
Elizabeth Hunter has a way of writing romance that is so compelling that you're immediately invested from the first page. Grit was such a beautiful, frustrating, satisfying read!
--Norma, Goodreads review
These two are delightful together: lots of banter, lots of chemistry here; and the story arc keeps things interesting too. Overall, this is another warm, fuzzy and delicious read from Elizabeth Hunter, which I thoroughly recommend. Read it!
--Nocturnal Book Reviews
I don't even know where to start with this book! It was just. THAT. GOOD!
--Rebecca, Goodreads review
Melissa and Cary are one of the best romantic couples I've read about. She's strong, independent, and stubborn. He's patient, kind, and understanding.
--Sapphyria's Book Reviews
From the Author
From Grit...
He cut two branches in quick succession. "You drive me absolutely crazy."
Melissa examined the graft on the navel orange branch. "Why?"
"Because when it comes to me and you, you're the picture of suspicion. You overthink everything."
"Oh, so this isn't about safety at all." Her chin jutted out. "This is about the non-existent relationship you insist--"
"This is about safety! Your safety and Abby's." He cut her off before she said something that would start a completely different fight. "You're suspicious of me, who you've known basically your entire life. But when it comes to hiring complete strangers who happen to know about horses, you're fine. 'No problem, Cary. They're saints and angels, randomly showing up on my doorstep to make life easier. They even have a dog.'"
She glared at him. "They do have a dog. And you and me? We're not a thing. I've been telling you that for months now. Just because we--"
Cary dropped the clippers, walked over to her, and kissed her just to shut her up. Her mouth was sweet. She'd been eating a nectarine in his office.
It only took a moment for her to respond. She went from stock-still to melting in seconds. A small sigh escaped her throat and her fingers curled against his chest. She slid one hand around his waist and her fingers spread against his back.
Her lips were urgent and soft. Her tongue tasted like sugar and coffee. He could feel the tension that lived in her vibrating under her skin. She was a volcano. Melissa had so much pent up energy, touching her skin might light them both on fire.
Cary was willing to risk it.
Her body was pressed to his, her hips snug against his and her breasts pressed against him. Before things went too far, Cary released her mouth and nibbled her lower lip before he drew back. "You were saying?"
Melissa blinked. "What?"
Was his smile smug? Maybe just a little. "You and me aren't what?"
From the Inside Flap
Metlin, California is home to farmers and ranchers, builders and mechanics, artists and innovators. It's home to bookstores that invite tattoo artists to join in, city people who never thought they'd wind up in a small town, and people who ran away, but always seem to find their way back.
Metlin is a town on the verge of change, a town full of opposites. And everyone knows, opposites attract.
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About the Author
ELIZABETH HUNTER is a USA Today and international best-selling author of romance, contemporary fantasy, and paranormal mystery. Based in Central California, she travels extensively to write fantasy fiction exploring world mythologies, history, and the universal bonds of love, friendship, and family. She has published over thirty works of fiction and sold over a million books worldwide. She is the author of Love Stories on 7th and Main, the Elemental Legacy series, the Irin Chronicles, the Cambio Springs Mysteries, and other works of fiction.
