Teasing You

The Donovans (Sweetbriar Ridge), Book 2

By: Samantha Chase

Narrated by: Carly Robins

Ashlynn Donovan’s life just hit rock bottom. She lost her job, there are no prospects on the horizon, and she just unknowingly flashed the hot new firefighter in town. This isn’t the first time she’s embarrassed herself in front of him, but she was prepared to react the same way she did years ago—by running away. But Reid’s persistent and isn’t ready to let her get away a second time.

Reid Baylor always hoped to return to Sweetbriar Ridge—the only place he’s felt a connection to after a lifetime spent moving from place to place. When he learns of an opening in the fire department, he jumps at the chance to return to the small town he wants to call home again. And just when he thinks life can’t get any better, he runs into the one girl he’s never been able to forget. But reminding Ashlynn of their embarrassing first meeting might not have been the best move, especially when he wants to prove that he’s the man for her.

When Ashlynn is suspected of arson for the fire at her former workplace, Reid’s dream of becoming a fire inspector is on the line—and so is any chance he had with Ashlynn. Will his chance at getting both his dream job and the girl of his dreams go up in flames?

©2024 Samantha Chase (P)2024 Dreamscape Media

Loved these two

Teasing You is the 2nd book in the Donavan’s Sweet Briar Ridge Series but can be read as a standalone.
Reid and Ashlynn have a rocky past, these old high school buddies get a second chance at love. Loved diving back into this series with these two. They are full of banter, funny with a slice of spice. The push, pull and chemistry was just right for them. While Ashlynn’s past makes her not trust people and push them away. Reid finds a way to get back into her life yet once again. Little did he know how he would need to come to her rescue. Samantha threw a little plot twist in here that I wasn’t expecting which gave a book a slightly dramatic and angsty vibe to solve the mystery. All in all great read. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series. The narration by Carly Robins was spot on. The changes in characterizations was just a chefs kiss and so easy to listen to. Great read and listen

STELLAR STORY AND PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCE

I am SOOOOOO in love with Samantha Chase’s latest release Teasing You. I have read Teasing you once and have listened to it twice since its release.
Teasing you is the 2nd book in Ms. Chase’s newest series The Donovan’s (Sweetbriar Ridge). And in my honest opinion, this series is wonderful. The character development which started in Kiss Me book 5 in Ms. Chase’s The Donovan’s (Laurel Bay). All of the lead characters is these series have been kick butt, get the job done. But they each have had some small flaws as well.
The main characters are in this book are Reid Baylor and Ashlynn Donovan. Reid, is a firefighter newly transplanted, or rather re-transplanted in Sweetbriar Ridge. His family moved around a lot growing up, but Sweetbriar Ridge was the place he knew he always wanted to return to and plant roots in. Reid’s flaw, worry of career and advancement over, worry of a woman he professes to be falling in love with. Ashlynn is a hair stylist in Sweetbriar Ridge, a very well-loved stylist. Well, maybe not so much by EVERYbody. Sorry Ladies, I cannot give anything away. Ashlynn’s flaw, she has abandonment issues, rightly so, but again, I cannot give anything away about why. You will need to read the books in the series to find out why.
I love watching these “enemies”. well in Ashlynn’s mind anyway, come together. When Reid and his family lived in Sweetbriar Ridge the first time, there was an “incident”, which lead Ashlynn to consider Reid as an enemy. And wouldn’t you know it, the first time Reid returned, the same thing happened AGAIN!!! However, Reid is determined to get Ashlynn to really see him, and like him!
When there is a fire in Sweetbriar Ridge thought to be arson and Ashlynn is being considered a suspect and needs Reid for moral support, he abandons her.
Okay, Ladies, I have to stop here. I do not want to give anything away. I will say this, it takes some MAJOR groveling for Reid to return to Ashlynn and her family’s good graces!!!
I was gifted with a copy of this wonderful book for my thoughts and opinions of the book. I LOVED it so much, as I indicated above, I purchased the audio of the book, and have listened to it twice, since it hit my phone.
The narrator that performed Tease Me was Carly Robins. She performs a good many of Ms. Chase’s books, probably because she does such stellar performances. I can always count on Ms. Robins to bring any book to life for me.
Thank you for reading my review. So now, what are you waiting for? Go hit that purchase button from your favorite retailer, and start reading, and come back and let us know what you think of the book. Authors ALWAYS appreciate it when readers review their books.
Have the greatest of days!