Dogwood Hill

Dogwood Hill by Sherryl Woods

When former pro football quarterback Aidan Mitchell comes to Chesapeake Shores to take a high school coaching job, he's embraced by the town—especially the O'Briens. But Aidan has a secret that could alter all their lives.

For wounded Liz March, who's trying for a fresh start after a devastating betrayal, taking a chance on Aidan may be more than she can handle. Her heart, however, refuses to listen to her head. But just when forever seems within reach, Aidan's secret threatens to change everything.

Does this tempting stranger who's made her feel alive have the power to convince her to look beyond the past and reach for the future?

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin for the book in exchange for an honest review.

I was so happy to get to go back to Chesapeake Shores, especially after the last book. I loved Liz and Aiden's story. They both had their issues but they weren't whiny about it like the last heroine.

Aiden is in Chesapeake Shores for a job. Mostly.  He has a secret and he's not sure he wants to share it with anyone just yet. He meets Liz and is attracted to her and the more he knows her the more he likes. For once he's not looked at as the jock or the pro football player she sees him as a man only. The only problem is he keeps getting pressure from the O'Brien family and its that family he's come to figure out. Thomas especially.

Liz is starting over after the death of her husband. Not only his death but the lies he told her. She has a very hard time trusting anyone. Then she meets Aiden and she can tell hes hiding something. She's hiding something too but its not the same. Aiden won't tell her whats going on and she can't have someone in her life that is going to lie to her. Everything comes to a head, things are said that aren't really meant and they go their separate ways. The O'Briens don't leave it alone though.

I really enjoyed this one. I love going back to this town with this family and seeing how they are all doing. It's always like coming home. The author has a way of putting you right in the middle of the town and letting you see everything like you're there. I have a big family, not quite as big as the O'Briens but I know what its like to have everyone know everything that is going on before you even have time to turn around. It can be annoying at times but I wouldn't trade my family for anything. The O'Briens are nosy but they love fierce and big. There is nothing like having a big family. I can only hope we get to visit the O'Brien clan again. Read this series I know you'll enjoy it.