Tie Me Down, an all-new swoon-worthy friends to lovers, small town romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow, is now live!
EXCERPT
When Beckett reached the landing, he headed for his bedroom.
“Night.”
I opened my mouth to say goodnight—I swear I did.
But that’s not what came out.
“I need to tell you something,” I blurted.
He turned and faced me.
“I want to answer your question.” My heart raced, and my fingers locked over my stomach.
“What question?”
“You asked me—last night—why I always chose jerks.”
“You said you didn’t know.”
“I lied. I do know.”
He was silent a moment. “So tell me.”
I took a step toward him. “I chose jerks because they didn’t ask anything of me. They didn’t expect anything of me. They didn’t even want much from me—just skin.”
Beckett took a deep breath, his chest expanding.
“That’s why I couldn’t be with you,” I whispered.
“Because you think I would have expected perfection?”
“Because you would have deserved it.”
He exhaled and shook his head. “You’re wrong.”
“I’m sorry. This is stupid.” I squeezed my eyes shut a moment. “I don’t even know why I’m telling you this right now. It’s not like I can go back and do things differently. I guess I just wish I would have been brave enough to tell you the truth back then.”
“What’s the truth?”
“That I wish I could have been yours. I know you would have been good to me.”
He said nothing for ten full seconds, during which my heart banged painfully against my ribs and I regretted everything.
“Listen, forget I said anything,” I said quickly. “I don’t know what Blair puts in that apple pie, but—”
“I have something to tell you too.”
I swallowed. “You do?”
“Yeah. Several things, actually.” He moved closer to me, so close I could feel his breath on my lips. “First, I’m glad you finally answered my question. It’s been bothering me for fifteen years. Second, you’re right. I would have been good to you. And third, no—we can’t go back and do things differently. The past is past.”
“Yes. Well, goodnight.” Tears of mortification burning my eyes, I spun away from him, but he grabbed my arm.
“But there’s one more thing.”
“What?” I whispered.
“I sleep with my bedroom door open. But I want you to think hard before you take advantage of that. Because I’m not eighteen anymore, and I’m no longer in the mood to be a gentleman.”
Then he let go of my arm and disappeared across the hall.
With my legs trembling, I slipped into my room, shut the door and leaned back against it, fanning my face.
Holy. Shit.
He’d left it up to me.
But his invitation was clear. I hadn’t imagined it.
And before I thought about it too hard and blew my chance to be with him, I raced into the bathroom, pulled my braids out, and brushed my teeth. Back in my bedroom, I whipped off my clothes and pulled on the pineapple-print tank and matching shorts I’d brought to sleep in. Not exactly my sexiest lingerie, but in my defense, seduction hadn’t been on my to-do list when I’d packed my bags.
Then I took a deep breath, opened my door, and snuck across the hall.
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REVIEW
4.5 stars for Tie Me Down!
I loved this book! I was excited to go back to Bellamy Creek and Tie Me Down did not disappoint!
Tie Me Down is book number #4 in the Bellamy Creek series that follows four friends who are pretty much brothers after being friends for a lifetime. We get to see each of their happy endings and If you’ve read the rest of the series, Tie Me Down follows Beckett’s story.
Beckett runs his family ranch and is caring for his ill father. He previously worked on Wall Street but realised he hated it and would much rather be back on the ranch and in Bellamy Creek with his family and friends.
Maddie grew up in the town living across the street from him and they became close friends. She was always the girl that he secretly wanted but never let himself have. Now she’s back in town with her son for a few weeks after a bad divorce with her husband. She’s only back in town to sell her childhood home and Beckett has offered his help to get it ready and offered his house up as a place for her to stay while she’s in town.
Beckett wasn’t the only one who had feelings back in high school, Maddie always had a crush on him growing up but just like Beckett, she never let himself take a chance on him… but now they’re both grown up, single and willing to cross the lines…. But nothing is ever easy… Maddie is certain she’s going back to Ohio and Beckett doesn’t believe things last forever.
I completely fell in love with this story. The chemistry between Beckett and Maddie flies off the page and you just know they’re meant for each other even when they’re just longing for each other. There are so many moments that pull at your heartstrings in such a beautiful way. I loved watching Beckett with his father, he was completely selfless and patient, it made me fall in love with him more.
I LOVED Maddie’s son Elliot and how Maddie was with him. He loves pink, wearing dresses and painting his nails and Maddie has no problems letting him express himself however he wants… and unlike Elliot’s father, Beckett is so great with him. I loved their dynamic. It was so sweet.
I really enjoyed this book. Maddie and Beckett are so sweet with each other and you can tell how much they truely love one another even if they haven’t admitted it yet. This was such a beautiful story. I would highly recommend checking this book out and the rest of the series if you haven’t already!
TW: Alzheimers.
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
Melanie is the author of the CLOVERLEIGH FARMS series, the ONE & ONLY series, AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.
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