Review: Let Me Be The One by Lori Foster

Author: Lori Foster
Publisher: Canary Street Press
Publication Date: April 2015

 When Callie McCallahan left for the big city, she had a plan. Since then, she’s had some bumps in the road, most recently her failed business and engagement. When she inherits her uncle’s Kentucky farm, it’s the perfect do-over. With her social media skills, she’ll attract a whole new following and refresh her career. The only thing is…she knows nothing about farming.

For Tanner Patrick, Callie was the one who got away. He crushed on her in high school, but she barely knew he existed. Ten years later, she’s moved back—and now she lives next door. Tanner keeps his head down and focuses on his family’s tree farm. But when he sees Callie is afraid of chickens and can’t run a tractor—and looking pretty down-to-earth and happy—Tanner finds her impossible to ignore.

Let Me Be The one is the first book in the Family Ties series.   Callie has moved to the farm she inherited from her uncle looking to make a fresh start.  Her next door neighbor, Tanner had the biggest crush on her in high school.  She isn't part of his plan, but he finds he just can't ignore her.  It's been a long and tiring month already, and this book was just what I needed to lift my spirits.

One of the themes that can often be found in Lori Foster's books is "found family". And that is the best part of this book.  Tanner, Cam and Addie made such a wonderful found family with deep roots that transcended blood and settled in the heart.  I loved Callie and Tanner.  I loved how his high school crush changed into a mature respect and love.  One of my favorite scenes that had me giggling was when Callie was talking to her ex about the honeymoon and other details and Tanner kept yelling the correct answers from the barn.  I thought it was sweet and so adorable.  I highly recommend this one.  I hope Glory and Cam both get their own stories.