The Good Chase

The Highland Games Series – Book 2

By Hanna Martine

Synopsis

The second in the Highland Games series, following Long Shot

Gleann, New Hampshire’s annual highland games always deliver the best of Scottish culture—rowdiness, rugby, whiskey, and unexpected romance…

Even though Shea Montgomery’s swanky bar and distinguished palate have made her a highly regarded whiskey connoisseur, she’s happiest bringing her favorite spirit to various highland games around New England. Her demanding ex made her wary of men obsessed with money and status, and she’s now more comfortable in the country than in the city. Still, when a gorgeous rugby player straight from Wall Street barrels into her whiskey tent, she’s tempted to change her mind…

J.P. Byrne went from poor beginnings to international high roller by using his charisma and wit, and holding fast to his dreams. A strong, independent woman like Shea is exactly what he’s looking for, only he has no idea how to prove he’s more than his three-piece suits—especially when he’s spent years doing just the opposite.

But as Shea and Byrne battle old demons, they discover together that the best remedy for past pain is a good, stiff shot of present pleasure…

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Tracey’s Review

Once a naive young woman under the thumb of a selfish and overbearing husband, Shea Montgomery is now the independent and successful owner of her bar, the Amber Room. Being a fan of all things Scottish, from men in kilts to bagpipes to Highland games, Shea’s biggest love is helping people learn more about the whisky that her place is named for. J.P. Byrne knows what it’s like to do without. Having worked his way up from nothing, he is determined to use his success to help the people that he cares most about. His passion for rugby has led to several encounters with Shea, which have not gone as smoothly as he’d like. What’s a guy to do to win the heart of a strong woman who is determined to live life on her own terms?

THE GOOD CHASE is a fun read, with extremely likeable characters, and an interesting storyline. Shea is a strong lady, which is absolutely something that appeals to me. She’s had the experience of living a life dictated by her former husband, and is not about to put herself in the same situation again. Byrne is drawn to her independence, and is intent on proving that he’s more than his career and his material success, and is more than happy to support her choices.

THE GOOD CHASE is part of a series, but I did not feel that I needed to have read the first book to enjoy this one. I very much enjoyed reading it, and look forward to more books by Hanna Martine.

Author Bio:

I have loved stories–particularly the romantic kind–since I was very young. I spent a decade working in an office, but I’ve since dedicated myself to writing. I’ve traveled to many wonderful places around the world, including the haunted Scottish castle in which I got married. Though I live outside Chicago with my family, my heart will always belong to Australia.

The books listed here on my Goodreads page are ones that have influenced my writing, that have spoken to me in some deep and wonderful way, and that I enthusiastically recommend.

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