Penelope “PJ” Coleman has struggled to find her place in the family and family business as long as she can remember. Over time, her decisions drive the wedge further between herself and her father. With ever changing hair color, piercings, and an incomplete college degree, all her father sees is a failure. All PJ wants is to do something she enjoys to help grow the company.
 

Asa Barrons grew up rough and took his time finding his place. As co-owner of Twisted Steel, he is a successful businessman and mechanic. He’s controlling, bossy, and an adrenaline junkie. In short, he’s purely alpha.

When PJ decides she wants Asa, they begin a battle of wills that challenges them both. The 12 years between them don’t mean anything to PJ, but Asa attaches meaning to what that difference might mean. PJ hesitates because she doesn’t want anyone in the car restoration industry to think she is getting a hand up simply because she is sleeping with Asa. And then there’s the little fact that each of them are hot-tempered and quick to act.

The attraction between these two is fiery, but what I loved most was the quiet moments between them and the support that each offered as needed throughout the story. Asa really battled his need to protect PJ, even when she wanted to fight her own battles, or was embarrassed to have Asa witness her struggles. He was one of those guys that looks hard and scary on the outside, but with the right woman turned to mush.

This was a fun, easy read. It wasn’t quite what I was expecting when I read the blurb, but it was entertaining and a great breather.

As an aside, I get a kick out of reading books set in Seattle. I grew up not far from the city, and even giggled when my hometown had a shout-out in one scene (PJ’s apartment has a view straight to the home of my heart). I don’t live there anymore, but reading stories set in and around the PNW make me feel like I’m home again, no matter the genre or subject of the book itself.

 

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.