Going Hard

Steele Ridge Series, Book 1

By: Kelsey Browning

Narrated by: Tyler Donne

Slick sports agent Griffin Steele is living the highlife in Los Angeles, far from the shadow of the North Carolina mountains where he grew up. But when his hometown falls on hard times and needs his help, Grif reluctantly agrees to commute between coasts. He never expects the lush scenery, in the form of pretty tomboy Carlie Beth Parrish, to be such a temptation.

After an impetuous one-night stand with Grif Steele 15 years ago, hardworking blacksmith Carlie Beth has tried to make a living and raise her daughter in the hometown she loves. Then, too-sexy-for-his-Rolex Grif blows back into town like the perfect storm, making Carlie feel less like a 30-something mom and more like an infatuated teenager.

When a stalker targets his hometown and Grif suspects Carlie Beth might be the next kidnapping victim, he can't help but step in to protect her. But once he discovers the 14-year-old secret she's been keeping from him, will he embrace the truth or will he turn his back on Steele Ridge and Carlie Beth forever?

Contains mature themes.

©2016 Gwendolyn Brown Lucas (P)2021 Tantor

Great narration and characters

I enjoyed the narrative and plot twist to this story. It was a bit sexy but focused primarily on the story