Tipsy: Shannon + Lucas: A Rivers End Romance Novella

The MacAllisters of Rivers End, Book 2

De: CJ Hunt

Narrado por: Suzanne T. Fortin

"Tipsy passes the elliptical test - it kept me working out after my timer went off so I could find out what happens next." (Dani Collins, USA Today Best-selling author )

Lucas Heyes is a man with a plan. Move back to Rivers End. Fix his broken relationship with his ex-brother-in-law, Isaac MacAllister, and be a good uncle to his niece Sara. Oh, and open Higher Ground - the coffee shop he’s been dreaming about for years. There’s only one hitch: Shannon MacAllister - Isaac’s younger sister - is back in town, too, and living across the hall from him. Apparently, his time away did nothing to temper his feelings for her. After what happened five years ago, he’s sworn never to keep secrets from the MacAllisters again. Will Shannon convince him to break that promise and keep what they have between them a secret?

Shannon Macallister has one wish: to get kissed on New Year’s by a man nothing like her fiancé - make that ex-fiancé - before she tackles a new chapter in her life back in her hometown. She gets her wish. But along with it comes a whole whack of complicated. Her body wants Lucas, but her mind can’t help pointing out that while he's sexy as hell, he’s a liar, and she’s not about to go back to that place. It’s bad enough that they share a family as well as an apartment building. The MacAllisters went through hell once before because of the Heyes family. Will Shannon trust enough to open her heart and risk trying again?

When old secrets and new passions come home to Rivers End...

While all the Rivers End stories can be enjoyed as stand-alones, you may want to listen to each mini-series in order to preserve any plot surprises and get the full picture of how the characters' lives weave together! The following is the suggested listening order:

The MacAllisters of Rivers End

• Silver Bells: Isaac + Jenna, Beginnings, the first book
• Tipsy: Shannon + Lucas, the second book
• Reindeer Games: Ginger + Eli, the third book
• Wedding Bells: Isaac + Jenna, Happily Ever After, the fourth book

©2017 CJ Hunt (P)2018 CJ Hunt

An overindulgence and a rescue

Shannon Macallister is in need of a drink. Or several. She’s finished with her now ex-fiancé and all she wants is to kiss a man on New Year’s Eve. Sounds simple enough. Being drunk is a bit of an impediment, but not entirely. She gets her kiss. Then things get interesting. Shannon is sister to Isaac who featured in the last book. I learned about his history – and that his ex-wife left him with their baby and ran off with Isaac’s best friend. Nice, eh? Now, her brother Lucas knew about the decision to leave and although he tried to stop her, he wasn’t able to get her to change her mind. Shannon, protective sister, has never forgiven either Lucas or his sister for the pain they inflicted on her beloved brother or innocent niece.

So you can guess who Shannon wound up kissing on New Year’s Eve. And the mess it creates in the wake. Because she still hates Lucas, right? Except he’s been nothing but kind. Her overindulgence was extreme and yet instead of taking advantage, he was a gentleman. He stands up for her. He takes care of her. He once lied to her and she hasn’t forgiven him, right?

This is a sweet romance about second chances. About redeeming oneself and being willing to offer contrition. About being forgiven and getting another opportunity to do the right thing. And perhaps fall in love in the meantime?

I’m enjoying the River’s End books. Suzanne T. Fortin narrates them and I think she has the perfect voice, differentiating well between characters. I know there are more books in the series and I can’t wait.