Along Came Love by Tracey Livesay

Author: Tracey Livesay
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Date of publication: October 2016

When a silly, impulsive decision lands free-spirited India Shaw behind bars in San Francisco, she has no choice but to call the only person she knows in the unfamiliar city—the very man she abandoned after a steamy two-day fling. The fact that she’s pregnant with his child is something she’d rather not divulge.

Tech executive Michael Black never thought he’d hear from the quirky beauty after she left his bed four months ago, much less be called upon to post bail. He’s got his hands full with a corporate merger that could make or break his career, but his honorable nature—and an overwhelming need to see her again—means he can’t just leave her in jail. And when India reveals the truth about her pregnancy, Mike insists she stay with him until the baby is born.

India doesn’t want to depend on him for anything, but their constant proximity stirs up feelings she can’t ignore. She’s never desired a family before and she knows a future with Mike isn’t possible . . . but then along came love to shake up all her plans.

Along Came Love is the second book in the Shades of Love series.  I enjoyed the first book, Love on my Mind, so I was hoping that I would like this one.  In the end, I was sadly underwhelmed by the book.  We met India and Mike in the first book.  India is Chelsea's foster sister and Mike is Adam's best friend and business partner.

While I did like the ending, I had a few issues with the story.  First, the whole arrest and burglary charge thing could have been easily cleared up with a phone call to the resort.  They must have a phone even if the vacationers don't have WiFi access. So, that was all kind of unnecessary drama for nothing.  Second, it only takes place over the span of 2 weeks.  I didn't really feel like I really got to know the couple at all.  We are giving glimpses to their one weekend together, but those are mostly sex scenes.  It was all way too fast for me.  Finally, and the thing that bothered me the most, was Mike taking so long to break things off with his girlfriend.  He should have told her about the baby right away and should have ended things before the first kiss with Indi.  It really didn't sit well with me that he kind of strung her along.  

It's not a bad story, I just wanted more.  In fact, this felt like a novella instead of a full story.  I'll probably pick up the next book, because I would love to read Sully's story.  That one looks to be promising.

Love on My Mind by Tracey Livesay

Author: Tracey Livesay
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Date of Publication: July 2016

It is one assignment away from making partner at her firm and nothing will stand in her way. Her big break? Turn a reclusive computer genius into a media darling in time for his new product launch. He may have been dubbed the "sexiest geek alive" but he has no patience for the press—and it shows. Piece of cake, right? Only problem is… his company doesn’t want him to know they hired her.

After a disastrous product launch two years ago, tech CEO Adam Bennett knows the success of his new device depends on the media’s support. When a twist of fate brings the beautiful PR specialist to his door, Adam hires Chelsea to help turn his image around. Their attraction is undeniable and the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to keep things professional.

But when Adam discovers Chelsea’s deception, will she risk everything for her career or is love the real thing on her mind?

In Love on my Mind, Chelsea is hired by Adam's company to help him get ready for their new product launch.  If she does well, there is a big promotion in store for her. She faces two big obstacles...Adam is a genius, but socially awkward and she can't tell him she has been hired to help him.  This book is Ms. Livesay's debut with Avon Impulse and I think they have found a promising author.  

I definitely enjoyed this book.  It's a sweet story about accepting those we love for who they are and seeing the potential in them.  Chelsea and Adam were a cute couple.  I loved Adam and his inability to lie.  He is a genius with a form of Aspergers that makes him very literal. It was actually kind of refreshing and made him more vulnerable.  Chelsea grew up in poverty and sees her success as a way to prove she is better than her adolescent life. She has some lessons to learn about what is really important.  I would definitely recommend this one. It's a cute story and I look forward to more from this author,  I hope Mike, Jonathon and Indi get their own stories!