Life
in foster care wasn’t easy. Life after prison? Unforgiving. But I’m determined
to stay out of trouble, and I’m gaining a foothold on the closest I’ve ever
known to normal.
Then, thanks to a pair of escape artist dogs from the sanctuary where I’ve
found work, I cross paths with my boss’s neighbor, Ty Adams. He’s a horse
trainer, and winter is his quiet season. It’s also the season when he gets
restless and lonely—two things I know all about. He’s not interested in love or
romance. I’m just happy someone’s interested in me at all, even if emotions are
strictly forbidden.
When we’re not together, I’m thinking about him. When we are together… Well,
I’m definitely thinking about what he does to me and what I want to do with
him.
As we keep each other warm through the Vermont winter, this feels a lot more
than physical. Somehow he soothes my pain, and I wonder if I’m touching
something deep inside him too. But Ty won’t let himself love anyone. I never
had a chance. And now, with my past closing in, I could lose the one man I
hoped I could count on. The one I thought might be different.
When his present and my history collide, is it too much to hope he’ll choose
me?
Underdog is a stand-alone novel set in Sarina Bowen’s World of True
North.
Content Warning: Sick horse and a minor accident involving a horse—no
animal deaths or serious injuries/illnesses.
Don’t miss our reviews of the rest of the In Vino Veritas series!
For book one, Wildfire, click HERE.
For book two, Counterpoint, click HERE.
For book three, Unmanageable, click HERE.
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Shannan
– ☆☆☆☆
Underdog is the fourth book in the In Vino Veritas world. It can be read
as a standalone since it is a multi-author world.
Landon is on parole. He spent almost ten years of his sentence behind bars.
After being let out on good behavior and having his parole moved to Vermont to
be with his sister, the only stable thing in his life, he finds employment at a
dog rescue. While there, he meets the neighbor, Ty, and finds himself working
on the neighboring farm. A lot of things in life have changed while Landon was
on the inside, he's just trying to get his bearings and the best thing for him
is working with the animals and his sexy boss.
Ty has an instant attraction to Landon and, for some reason, a gut feeling that
he is really trying to get his life in order. He can't explain it to anyone who
questions him, but he knows Landon isn't the criminal he used to be. Giving him
a chance was never a hard choice for Ty and their chemistry was immediate and
blaze worthy!
Landon and Ty fall fast and hard for each other, but I found myself getting
bored while reading, skimming through some of the pages. Don't get me wrong, it
was a good read but getting to Landon and Ty's commitment to each other seemed
to take forever. And I missed Vino & Veritas; it seemed like the scene at
the bar or the mention of Vino & Veritas was an afterthought. I missed
seeing those familiar character crossovers from other authors that we have been
getting throughout.
I did thoroughly enjoy the read but missed more of Vino & Veritas.
Ruthie
– ☆☆☆☆
This is the fourth book in the series – but do go and catch up on the original
Vino & Veritas collection because every book adds to the wonderful group of
people living in Burlington, Vermont.
Landon is serving out his parole staying with his sister and her husband in
Vermont. He is very cautious to behave as the last thing he ever wants is to
return to jail. I will let you learn why he was convicted but am confident that
you will understand. He is currently working at the dog rescue but could do
with more hours to help with clearing his debts and paying towards his keep.
Ty is back from travelling around showing his horses and, as every year, the
winter will drag as he stays home. He is used to the odd hook-up, but never
being prepared to commit to anyone after living through the careless
relationship his parents have even now. However, on meeting Landon searching
from escapologist dogs, he is startled to find himself thinking of him and how
gorgeous he is. Even more surprising, he offers him some work.
Ty's business is everything to him, and he is completely confused by his decision
to offer an ex-con work. He looks after the valuable horses of clients, trains
them, and teaches riding. The place is full of expensive equipment, as well as
valuable horses. But he wants to give the man a chance, especially when he
understands what happened to him.
I loved the set up; the blooming of the shy, quiet, and nervous man who had
never been given a chance, and yet had a huge heart and a gentle nature. The
opening of the eyes of Ty to the reality of his parents' relationship and the
second chances that they both needed in life.
Great addition to the series, and fun to see Addi, Luke, and Scott of book three
from Landon's side of the story.
L.A.
WITT and her husband have been exiled from Spain and sent to live in Maine
because rhymes are fun. She now divides her time between writing, assuring
people she is aware that Maine is cold, wondering where to put her next tattoo,
and trying to reason with a surly Maine coon. Rumor has it her archnemesis,
Lauren Gallagher, is also somewhere in the wilds of New England, which is why
L.A. is also spending a portion of her time training a team of spec ops
lobsters. Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in
lobster training, but they “have books to write” and “need to focus on our
careers” and “don’t you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?”
They’re probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to
ride moose into battle.
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