Cullen Patrick is a professional snowboarder, and that's what he knows. So when he inherits a resort hotel in Colorado from a relative he never met, he's torn between excitement for something knew and not knowing where to start. And then there's the matter of Matt Nathanson, the hotel's manager--and heir apparent until Cullen was found at the last minute before that provision of the will expired. And having lost his hotel, Matt is ready to move on. Cullen knows he needs to find a way to keep Matt on, and Matt is determined to leave no matter what Cullen says. But for two men who have lived solitary lives, the prospect of suddenly connecting with someone is not only unexpected but might just be what they both need.

This is the first book I've read by Julia Talbot, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Turns out, she has a knack for writing engaging characters--not only main characters but also the supporting characters (some of whom in this book you are not meant to like). I enjoyed this, and would recommend it to others. ( )

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