An Officer and a Fortune by Nina CrespoHis homecoming was temporary. Until he met the woman who changed everything.
Captain Collin Waldon is on leave from the military, tending to his ailing father in his final days. Knowing his stay in Rambling Rose will be short, Collin is not looking for romantic entanglements—especially not with Nicole Fortune, the beautiful, free-spirited executive chef of Roja Restaurant in the struggling Hotel Fortune. Yet these two unlikely lovers seem perfect for each other, until Collin’s reassignment threatens their newfound bliss…
An Officer and a Fortune is the fifth book in the Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune series. I’ve read two books in the series but do not feel as if I missed anything by not reading them all. So far, I have loved every book in the series and this one was just as good. It was paced perfectly, had charming characters, and was beautifully written. I love small-town romances because they always have such warm friendships and thoughtful characters in them. This story took place in the small-town of Rambling Rose where the Fortune family has recently moved to. They have been trying to rejuvenate and bring new businesses and people to Rambling Rose.
Captain Collin Waldon is stationed in Germany but has come home on leave to take care of Sam, his terminally ill father. He is feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with Sam but meeting Nicole and spending time with her brightens his day. He’s attracted to her but knows long-distance relationships do not work so he holds back on his attraction.
Nicole Fortune is the executive chef of Roja, the family-owned restaurant in the Hotel Fortune. Her creativity has been on the decline and she is struggling to develop the summer menu. The restaurant was having difficulties with employees leaving and losing business to a local diner. The connection she feels with Collin and their shared love of cooking prompts Nicole to ask Collin to help her create her summer menu and help with the upcoming family fundraiser.
Although I have read a few of the books in the series, I do think reading the entire series in order would improve the overall reading experience. The Fortune family’s businesses have experienced sabotage, and each book and incident add to the mystery of who could be plotting against them. Neither Nicole nor Collin was looking for a relationship but once they meet each other and connected it was too late. The connection between them could be felt from the beginning. I was so glad that Collin was able to finally have a meaningful conversation with his father. That scene was heartbreaking but helped Collin to understand his father and the past. Nicole and Collin were able to help each other through some difficult times and were so supportive of each other. I would have liked to see more of their future lives together, but I am sure we will see them in future books. This was a sweet romance that will leave you grinning at the end and looking forward to the next Fortune adventure.
I received an ARC and am willingly leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
The Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune
Book 1: Her Texas New Year’s Wish by Michelle Major
Book 2: Their Second-Time Valentine by Helen Lacey
Book 3: An Unexpected Father by Marie Ferrarella
Book 4: Runaway Groom by Lynne Marshall
Book 5: An Officer and a Fortune by Nina Crespo
Book 6: Cowboy in Disguise by Allison Leigh
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Author Name: Nina Crespo
Author Bio:
Nina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing. Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel. Let Nina’s sensual contemporary stories and steamy paranormal tales feed your own addiction for love, romance, and happily ever after. Stay connected with Nina on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or through her newsletter.
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