Megan Montgomery has always been the careful type. Except…one time at her cousin’s wedding when she threw caution to the wind and had the steamiest hook-up of her life. But that was two years ago— why can’t she stop thinking about it? So when Megan accepts a job at her cousin’s company, she does everything she can to avoid Alex—knowing he’ll shake up her carefully crafted world.
Alex Rebat’s been living a good life. He loves his career and friends, but like Megan, hasn’t been able to stop thinking about their passionate encounter. And once Megan moves to town, Alex makes it his personal goal to show her that maybe it’s time to start taking a few more risks…
Titles in The Montgomery Brothers series include: Wait For Me – Trust In Me – Stay With Me – More of Me – Return to You – Meant for You – I’ll Be There – Until There Was Us –
Title: Until There Was Us
Series: The Montgomery Brothers #7
Author: Samantha Chase
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 1, 2018
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4.5 stars
It’s usually hard to put down a Samantha Chase novel for me anyway, but Alex and Megan’s story in Until There Was Us made that even more difficult. Some people believe in fate, others scoff at the idea but if there was ever a couple that could be called fated it was this one. Two years ago they had a whirlwind weekend, completely out of character for the workaholic Megan who rarely takes chances and risks are beyond her ability. It was her work, her unrelenting drive to win her father’s approval that kept their long distance romance from ever getting off the ground. Now she’s taking a job that will put her in the same hometown as Alex, with many of the same friends shared. This time around Alex isn’t holding back, this time he’s going to fight to win the woman he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about and wondering “what if”. Megan’s drive to prove herself will make Alex’s plans a challenge, yet she hasn’t stopped thinking about the man who could break through her walls if she let him. Eventually Megan will have to decide what is more important in her life – the approval of a father who will never, ever give her what she wants, or the love of a man who sees her worth exactly as she is and still loves her.
There is such a flame of chemistry between Alex and Megan from the start, yet Megan’s turn around to letting go of the past, hiding her secret, making work the only important thing in her life has to be described as a slow burn. And Alex isn’t without his own issues to be dealt with and the heart of those needs of his will bring you to tears for him. They are a very realistic couple for no one is without flaws. Until There Was Us is an emotional journey that alternates between tears of laughter and tears of pain, sassy at times, steamy at others this is a story that will capture your attention and not let go. I liked this couple and wanted them to find their happy ever after so badly. But they are also two stubborn people who make this an interesting journey to claim the love of a life time.
If you’re in the mood to be swept away in a complicated yet so very down to earth basic love story, then I suggest picking up Until There Was Us. You’ll find a realistic romance, stubborn people, a lively crew of secondary characters and a love to believe in and fight for. I’d definitely recommend this story or any from this series to Contemporary Romance readers who simply love a good romance.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
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