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Today is my stop on the blog tour for the second book in Christine DePetrillo's lovely Maple Leaf series. It's a sweet and entertaining romance set in a small Vermont town and it is out now, so if you are a fan of the genre make sure you check it out! About the book: "I don't usually trust my heart, but I know it's not lying to me about you." Sage Stannard is grumpy. Having just attended her cousin’s wedding in California, she’s at her limit for watching happy couples stare dreamily at one another. She’s never had anything but quick romps back home in Vermont that always turn out to be mistakes. Big ones. Maybe moving out of her mother’s house and taking a stab at online dating will add a little excitement to this caterer’s stale life. Maybe it’ll bring more disappointment. Who knows? Chainsaw artist Orion Finley is on a mission to get his daughter, Myah, back from his ruthless ex-wife. Only trouble is his ex-wife is a crafty lawyer with connections—ones that give her the upper hand. She even managed to get custody of his dog, Ranger, just to drive the stake deeper into his heart. His father always told him women were poison, especially the pretty ones. Why hadn’t he listened? Well, he was listening now. When Sage and Orion meet over a bloody couch, the gates are opened to a path neither of them is quite ready to travel on. Will they stumble? Will it be all uphill? Or will the end of the path be just the new beginning they need?  Buy Links: Get Your Copy Today! Catching Up with the Series: More Than Pancakes More Than Cookies More Than Rum More Than Pizza More Than Cocoa More Than Peaches More Than Candy Corn  My thoughts: If you've read More than Pancakes, the first book in Christine DePetrillo's Maple Leaf series, chances are you are already in love with her sweet, but strong and caring characters Lily and Rick, and I bet you couldn't wait to read the next story. You will also be delighted to find out Rick and Lily also make appearance in this new book, although this time it is about Sage Stannard, Rick's cousin. The story begins with Lily and Rick's wedding and happy as they are for their cousin's future marital bliss, Sage and Hope can't help longing for meeting someone who'd love and cherish them as much. Unfortunately for Sage, she hasn't had much luck with relationships that turn out to be short-lived. Sage would love to move out of her mother's home, but then she gets a shock of her life by finding a shot man in the living room of her recently found dream house. A brief conversation in the hospital where Sage took Orion Finley and Sage knows this quiet man has been hurt and is going through tough times fighting his ex-wife, but he is also a strong and loyal man, a man after her own heart. Christina DePetrillo knows how to draw you in into the story and make you root for the characters. It is easy to sympathise with Sage and her desire for something more meaningful after numerous disappointments. Orion's bitter divorce has left him unable to trust all women in general. He is a tender father and would do anything for his daughter. Apart from these realistic moments and swoonworthy romance there's also mystery, suspense, and intrigue to keep you turning pages into the small hours. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fast-paced stories with brooding single dads, slow-burn romance with caretaking and drama with a hateful ex. Rest assured, the ending won't disappoint! Can't wait to read the next book in the series!  Author Bio: Christine DePetrillo can often be found hugging trees, conversing with dragonflies, and walking barefoot through sun-warmed soil. She finds joy in listening to the wind, bathing in moonlight, and breathing in the fragrances of things that bloom. If she had her way, the sky would be the only roof over her head. Her love of nature seeps into every story she tells. As does her obsession with bearded mountain men who build, often smell like sawdust, and know how to cherish the women they love. Today she writes tales meant to make you laugh, maybe make you sweat, and definitely make you believe in the power of love. She lives in Vermont with her husband and many woodland creatures who defend her fiercely from all evils. Author Links: Website | Newsletter | Bookbub | Goodreads | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Tiktok Comments are closed.
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