How could she feel so involved with a man she'd known only twenty four hours? Top photographer Kiki Andrews and returned to Texas to photograph country singing sensation Stoney Blue for Lifestyle Magazine, never imagining the chemistry that would draw them into each other's arms. It was an impossible mix - two careers on a collision course, and a younger man who was her ideal mate. She was a worldly professional, not a teenage groupie chasing a star. She had a job to do; nothing would get in her way. Except the perfect man and the moment she couldn't allow to escape.
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Hotshot NYC-based photographer Catherine "Kiki" Andrews's most recent assignment gives her the opportunity to return to her hometown of Houston, TX. Her mission: photograph 24 year old rising country music star Stonewall "Stoney" Blue while he's on tour and submit the photos for a feature in Lifestyle Magazine. Stoney's success story --- an honor graduate of MIT who worked a civil engineering job by day and played bars and nightclubs at night until one of his singles caught fire on the music charts, encouraging him to make his music gig full time.
Right from the first meeting, the chemistry between Stoney and 29 year old Kiki is undeniable. While Stoney is quite open with his flirtations, Kiki struggles with her feelings battling her sense of professionalism. She has other hang-ups as well: For one, she's not a fan of country music, and she's a little uncomfortable with the fact that Stoney is younger than her.
A few hours with Stoney wears down her defenses. Less than 24 hours in, they're making out. Less than 48 hours... there's topless action. Stoney is one smooth country boy! Or so you might think. But as the story goes on and more of these interactions go down, it becomes clear that Stoney may be 24 but he has the seduction style of a 15 year old: make out, boob grab, repeat.... was it good for you? LOL
Kiki's work quality starts to suffer as her personal interest in Stoney increases, so for the sake of her employment she has to think fast and get back on track. But in romance novel magic, the plot creates opportunity for her to do that by spending even more time with her crooner.
The relationship is cute enough by fling standards but long-term? Nah, not believable. Stoney has A LOT of growing up to do. A solid relationship built on teamwork doesn't mean your lady just does whatever you want without having interests of their own. But of course our two main characters, stars in their eyes, are fully confident they can overcome anything. It'll be a cute enough read for country music fans, but nothing all that swoon worthy here for me.
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