Author Keri Ford has penned a marvellous short story of two characters that are totally right for each other and who should have given a relationship between them a try in the past. I really liked Shellie pushing Riley’s buttons, and getting him to loosen up so he’d have a constant reminder of what their friendship was like in the past – wild and sometimes carefree. However, Riley denying the chemistry between them, was exasperating at times until he confessed his reasons behind his indifference towards Shellie.

This is a delightful romance not to be missed. It is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. The sex scenes as well as the dialogue and plot were great. Especially when Riley finally realised that it is possible for him to settle down, even after everything that’s happened in the past, because he’s found the right woman in Shellie.

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Reviewed by Ivelisse

Shellie Chambers goes to see her long-time friend from high school Riley Hamilton to get away from her mother. What she didn't expect were the feelings she got once she saw Riley again. She decides she is going to go for it and try to have a fling with him but his past is makes it almost impossible. Shellie realizes he has changed and not sure if she likes the change she sees in him and is destined to get the spark back into his eyes. Can Riley deny her what she wants when in the past he never did before?

From the start I was captivated by this book, it is a short lovely read. Two best friends in high school who moved away from each other but still remained in contact and once they see each other again realize the attraction they both have with each other. I know this story line has been written thousands of time before, but I really enjoyed how the author didn't write the same as other books I have read which can become a bit mundane. I like how the author explained their relationship and how sometimes things were meant to be at the right time. The inner struggles Riley was having and blaming himself for the error which changed him drastically. I love a tortured hero and Keri Ford writes him very well. My favorite part, which ties in with the title, is when he finally can't hold his temptations anymore and gives into Shellie and puts her on the fence and then carries her to the four wheeler. Let's just say I will be looking at a four wheeler a very different way from now on.

Even though it was a short read, I didn't feel cheated out of a story line or felt like something was missing. After I finished this read I realized it is actually the second book in the Uninhibited in Apple Trail, Arkasas series and immediately went and bought the other three books.

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