Speakeasy Taproom Book 2: Heartwood by J.H. Croix

Speakeasy Taproom Book 2

She needs a fresh start. He wants a second chance…

My new job as a chef in a small town was supposed to be my ticket to peace and quiet. I didn’t expect to run into the former hockey star who gave me the hottest nights of my life. And, oops, he’s sort-of my new boss. So much for keeping my past where it belongs.

Ty still thinks I’m the fun party girl. He has no idea how much things have changed. One thing that hasn’t changed: the spark between us. It’s hotter than the blowtorch I use on my crème brûlée.

I’m already keeping secrets, so what’s one more? Our tryst is forbidden, it’s fun, and it gets complicated as fast as you can say “check, please.” I didn’t expect to have a future with Ty. And I definitely didn’t expect to have a baby with him.

Some falls are harder than others. But it depends on who’s there to catch you... 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58247843-heartwood

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Belle's last year hasn't been easy. After an incident that led to her a night in the hospital she has been doing whatever she can in the last year to get her life together. One bad night resulted in a wake up call that she needed to take care of herself better. Turns out she has a Bipolar disorder and after years of stress and being a people pleaser, she realizes that in order to take care of herself it is time for a change. That change resulted in working as a chef at Speakeasy. She loves to cook and is excited to be a chef there. It's time for a fresh start and to figure out what she wants to do and who she wants to be. What she doesn't expect is to see Ty. Her old college hookup who is managing the bar. The chemistry between them is still super intense and possibly more so after years apart. It isn't long until the two of them give in to their feelings and this time they may want a little more than simple hook ups. But Belle has a lot she is still working through and though she told Ty about what happened to her, she didn't reveal all her secrets. As for Ty, he never expected to see Belle again but is glad she is here. He is enjoying his life at Speakeasy though he could do a little less with his father constantly calling him to tell him how to run his life. Loved Belle and Ty's story! They were such great characters and their story had some pretty great twists and turns. That opening prologue alone had me hooked wanting to find out exactly what happened to Belle. Book two of this series is great and I can't wait for more! 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.