This is the second book in this series by this author. This is a story about a single dad falling in love. You will fall in love with the characters as you read. This book has lots of romance with some well placed suspense to keep you reading. A fantastic holiday/beach read book. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
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I haven’t read the first in the series, Don’t Tempt Me, but this story is easily a stand alone. Well as much as three romances can be a stand alone.

Lori Foster is easily one of the best authors around. She can catch a reader’s attention within a sentence or two. And as soon as she describes her heroes any woman is a goner. This story is no exception. We have three gorgeous guys, three beautiful women and three hot romances.

Grab a glass of wine, turn off the cell phone, and enjoy this story.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I always eagerly await books by Lori Foster and Worth the Wait is no exception.
I was excited to return to the town of Clearbrook and find out how Hogan and Violet get their happily ever after. Add in the love story of Nathan and Brooklin, the burgeoning adulthood of Colt, a little suspense, and being able to catch up with the characters from Don't Tempt Me and Ms. Foster has written the perfect second book about the Guthrie brothers.
Congratulations on writing a fantastic book and keeping me riveted to my seat.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review

This book can be totally read as a standalone. Lori Foster not only gave us one but three stories in one. Although the main story was about Hogan and Violet all the stories intertwine giving us more story to love. There was a sexy single dad, a hunky sheriff and a sweet and mature young man. Enough hotness to go around.

Lori Foster always writes those stories that make you coming back for more. There was romance and suspense. There was mystery and love. There was sexual tension and lots of heat. There was a slow build up that was so worth the wait.

3.5 Stars

I was actually more interested in the secondary couple, Nathan and Brooklin. I found them much more entertaining. Hogan and Violet weren't too bad, but there wasn't much to their story.

"You're good."
"At kissing? At conversation switches?"
"At making me nuts."
"I've learned from you. God knows you've done it to me enough times."
"Is that so?"
"I like having you around, Hogan. I really do."

I LOVED THIS STORY!!!

Oh my gee! After reading Don't Tempt Me, I couldn't wait for the next part of the story. Even though they are two separate stories, the intertwining of the characters is wonderful!
Learning more about the Guthrie brothers (& son) was so good!

Hogan and his son, Colt, have been through some of the worst situations anyone could go through. While trying to get themselves back on their feet, they are united with a spitfire named Violet.
She's exactly what they need to get their lives back and to show them what family is all about.

"You love me?"
"Yeah, I love you. I think I lost it for you the very first time I saw you. Everything after that was just buildup."

Also included in this story was Nathan and Brooklin. Nathan is the sheriff in town and his new neighbor is a mystery that he wants to unravel.
I loved their banter so much because she kept him on his toes, and he helped her no longer be scared of her past.

Between Hogan, Violet, Nathan, and Brooklin, you see four people come together for each other. You friendships blossom and love ignite.

Can I also say that I loooovvvvveeee Colt?! Can he have his own book?! Like, please?!

Another great read from Lori Foster!!!

"I'm sorry that the past was so hard on you, but I'm glad life eventually brought you to me.
Being here, now that I have you, I wouldn't change a single thing."

I struggled some with Worth the Wait. I liked both stories well enough, but I felt like both could have been their own book and the meshing together and shortening them took away a bit from the story for me.

3.75 stars-WORTH THE WAIT is the second installment in Lori Foster’s contemporary, adult GUTHRIE BROTHERS romance series. This is single father and accountant Hogan Guthrie, and diner owner Violet Shaw’s story line. There is a secondary romance developing between former SWAT team member and Sheriff Nathan Hawley, and jewelry designer Brooklin Sweet. WORTH THE WAIT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives WORTH THE WAIT follows two developing romances. Hogan Guthrie thought he had everything figured out but the death of his wife left Hogan a single father financially struggling to make good on a promise he made to his seventeen-year old son Colt. Working as the part-time barbecue master at Screwy Louie’s alongside the woman he can’t stop thinking about Hogan battles to separate business from pleasure. Enter diner owner Violet Shaw, his boss, and the woman with whom Hogan will fall in love. But all of Hogan’s attempts at seduction are pushed aside as Violet struggles with Hogan’s reputation as a one-night stand kinda guy. A bout of pneumonia, and a worrisome injury find Hogan playing nursemaid to a reluctant and ailing Violet. Slowly worming his way into Violet’s heart Hogan soon realizes that Violet may be the woman he claims for his happily ever after. But jealousy and temper will get the best of Violet Shaw threatening Hogan’s fragile hold on his new-found independence.

Meanwhile, Sheriff Nathan Hawley is desperate to get to know his gorgeous new neighbor but suspects Brooklin Sweet is keeping secret a dark and painful past. Nathan’s early morning runs with Brooklin, and flirty ‘hellos’ are rebuffed and ignored on more than one occasion but a late night scare finds Brooklin face to face with the man she had kept at a distance but a distance that is slowly closing as threats against Brooklin become personal and real.

WORTH THE WAIT follows numerous paths and several developing romances that intersect throughout the story. Brooklin’s past comes seeking revenge threatening many of the people she has come to love in the small town of Clearbrook Ohio. The premise is entertaining; the characters are playful; the romances are sexy and seductive. WORTH THE WAIT is a heartwarming, energetic and passionate story line by romance author Lori Foster.

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Too Late! I was tempted in book one and this one was definitely worth the wait!
Whenever you read an author's stories and get pulled into that series world you don't want it to end. Such is the way it is reading Lori Foster's books. You CAN'T believe that you'll love her next series as much as you did the last one, I mean they feel like your family or friends. You can't wait to hear more about them. Then she starts a new series like The Guthrie Brothers. I LOVED the first book Don't Tempt me with strong willed Honor and Jason, and getting to know the characters for future books. I loved how you got two love stories in one in that book, and again in this one. When reading the first book you found yourself getting to know Hogan, Violet, and Nathan and couldn't wait to read their happily ever afters! If you haven't read the first one, do yourself a favor and grab it up. As always, I can't wait for Lori's next amazing story. There's humor, suspense, and of course an amazing love story. Plus, you know other characters you're introduced to will find their way into another amazing "Lori Story". What more could you want in a romance? I was privileged enough to get an advanced copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review..

I received a free copy for an honest review so here is my opinion and I have to say that I loved Hogan and Violet. I loved how Hogan and Violet together. I would love to give a spoiler but I can't but you need to read for yourself about Hogan and Violet along with Hogan's son Cody.

I recommend this book for anyone who likes Contemporary Romance and this one had a hint of suspense concerning Brooklin the new girl in town and Sheriff Nathan her love interest. I cannot wait to read Lori Foster's next book in this series.

Love this book, The story is funny, witty and has a little suspense added to it. Violet is so spunky and doesn't have a problem going after what she wants and she wants Hogan and he doesn't know how to resist her. The sparks fly when these two get anywhere near each other and it keeps you interested from the beginning to the end. I truly have enjoyed watching Hogans son Colt grow into a fine young man and look forward to seeing him in future books. I always enjoy a story that revisits the friends and couple from previous stories.

4.5 Stars
I've been waiting for this one since Don't Tempt Me. I loved this one as much as the first book. I really liked both Hogan and Violet together. They complement each other so perfectly. I also loved the way Violet is with Hogan's teenage son. Violet is exactly what that little family needs. There is trouble a foot though and it involves the secondary story that's going on with Nathan and Brooklin. That love story just added to this book. It wasn't confusing having two stories going on. I could follow along quite easily. I also enjoyed seeing the characters from Don't Tempt Me. I have to say my absolute favorite scene of the book is the end. I could picture it perfectly in my head and gave us a nice way to end this book. Another winner by Lori Foster!

Worth the Wait has two romances packed into one great book. This is the second book in the Guthrie Brother series. Hogan Guthrie is fresh off a horrible relationship that left him a widow with a teenage son. Hogan is holding down two jobs. By day he is an accountant, but by night he is the barbeque master at the local diner. Smitten with her new barbeque cook, Violet Shaw will try to show Hogan that they can create sparks together. Meanwhile, local sheriff, Nathan Hawley has a new suspicious neighbor. Brooklin Sweet tries to steer clear of her sexy neighbor, but he is relentless in his pursuit of her.
If you are looking for a page turning romance, this is the book for you!

According to a recent Facebook post by author Lori Foster, Worth the Wait is her 100th unique story, which is an amazing accomplishment! Writing for just over twenty years in the romance genre, her books obviously resonate with readers who keep coming back for more. The first novels of hers I read was the Buckhorn Brothers series, which originally came out in the early 2000s. Since then her name on a book automatically draws my attention, and Worth the Wait is a classic example of what readers have come to expect from Ms. Foster – straightforward plots with down to earth characters who enjoy some sexy times on the way to their happy endings.

Worth the Wait is the second story in the Guthrie Brothers duology, and includes two complete romances in one novel (as did the first story in the series, Don’t Tempt Me). Hogan Guthrie is a newcomer to Clearbrook, having moved there with this teenaged son, Colt, after the death of his wife. While Hogan has spent the last several months playing the field in an effort to avoid dealing with the complicated feelings leftover from his marriage, recently he’s been drawn to Violet Shaw. Hogan works at her diner part time as a ‘barbecue master’ (best ribs in town!) but spends his regular business hours as an accountant. He’s not looking for marriage, but a fling with the petite, fiery owner of Screwy Louie’s sure would be fun. Hogan lives next door to his brother Jason, who has helped him settle into town and is good friends with Nathan Hawley, the local sheriff.

Nathan turned in his SWAT badge for local law enforcement, and has his eyes out for trouble. When those eyes are caught by his new neighbor Brooklin Sweet she makes it clear that keeping a low profile is her priority and she’s not looking for new friends. Nathan’s spidey sense tells him that something has Brooklin spooked and he’s determined to prove to her that friendship (or more) with him would be to her advantage. When Brooklin’s past catches up to her, things get dicey for everyone whom she’s becoming close to, including her new friends Violet, Hogan and Nathan. Will a brush with danger show them all the path to their happy ever afters?

The story is written in such a way that there is a chapter with the development of the relationship with one couple and then a chapter with the other, until later in the story when the overarching plot of Brooklin’s troubles start to encompass them all. I really like how this is done, and found myself equally interested in both couples as they have different problems to overcome.

Hogan never got any real resolution over the end of his marriage, discovering his wife was unfaithful (and feeling like a fool for not realizing it was happening) and then having her die unexpectedly in an accident. He also discovers she’d spent all of their savings, including his son’s college fund. Working two jobs is his way of trying to replenish the savings and save his son’s future. But it makes him wary of any kind of relationship commitment. Plus, his boss at his day job is continually overstepping his boundaries and is making him question his future there.

Violet lost her parents at an early age and inherited the diner from her uncle. She’s been running it for so long that making changes to it, even ones that Hogan suggests will help improve the business, test her comfort zone. Of course she’s not blind, and the sexy, confident man running her grills is the kind of man she’d love to see in her bed, even if he is her employee. And when Hogan makes it clear he’s interested but only for the present and with no guarantees for the future, she’s willing to take the risk. It’s Hogan who soon has to come to terms with the fact that the feelings he’s having for Violet are getting him in deeper than he’d planned.

Nathan is another quintessential good guy hero, persistent in showing Brooklin that he’s interested in her without overstepping the boundaries she’s put in place. Brooklin can see that Nathan is unlike the men in her past, but she’s got secrets that put her on the run and still haunt her. These secrets make up a good portion of the second half of the story and drive the action that results, taking the tension up a notch.

Lori Foster writes hot sexy times that are not over the top with swearing or dirty talking but read like a couple who are interested in each other, who respect each other, and who have an equal part to play in their mutual satisfaction. They are definitely some of my favorites to read and are integral to the emotional connections made between the couple concerned.

One thing evident in this story is the reliance on conversations to move the plot. There is not a lot of introspection and deep thinking by the characters, so instead of spending a lot of time mulling things over, the characters will ‘think’ things out by having conversations about them. Hogan is the central figure around which the plot revolves, so this means plenty of conversations with his brother, his son, his friend Nathan and obviously Violet. It’s a simplistic approach but one that works for this small town romance.

Though the four main adults make up the bulk of the points of view in the story, there are also some scenes told through the eyes of from Hogan’s son, Colt, in particular his interest in a girl at his high school. It’s a sweet touch and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a later story with him all grown up, as the author did with the children in the original Buckhorn series. Whether Worth the Wait is your first Lori Foster book, or your 100th, she delivers a sexy, engaging contemporary romance every time.

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Like Don't Tempt Me, the first book in the Guthrie Brothers series, Worth the Wait delivers two complete stories for the price of one! With Hogan and Violet and Nathan and Brooklin, we're treated to the romance we've come to love from Ms. Foster, with a bit of mystery and suspense thrown in to keep us on our toes. And alongside our 2 main couples is an outstanding cast of secondary characters from the small town in Ohio, including Colt, Hogan's unbelievably sweet, kind, and caring son- what a complete doll!

Ms. Foster does a wonderful job of writing 2 overlapping storylines, without confusing the reader as to what is going on. Each story is fully fleshed out, with Hogan and Violet's story being the main focus. I really enjoyed these 2. As a single father his sole focus has been caring for Colt, and he hasn't entertained the idea of permanence with any one woman, until things with Violet heat up.

Nathan is the town sheriff and becomes intrigued with quiet woman who's moved next door. She's not looking for a relationship, she's got a past that she's running from, but Nathan is not one to back down from a challenge. And he definitely won't let a woman fight on her own.

Worth the Wait is a classic feel good, small town Lori Foster romance.

According to a recent Facebook post by author Lori Foster, Worth the Wait is her 100th unique story, which is an amazing accomplishment! Writing for just over twenty years in the romance genre, her books obviously resonate with readers who keep coming back for more. The first novels of hers I read was the Buckhorn Brothers series, which originally came out in the early 2000s. Since then her name on a book automatically draws my attention, and Worth the Wait is a classic example of what readers have come to expect from Ms. Foster – straightforward plots with down to earth characters who enjoy some sexy times on the way to their happy endings.

Worth the Wait is the second story in the Guthrie Brothers duology, and includes two complete romances in one novel (as did the first story in the series, Don't Tempt Me). Hogan Guthrie is a newcomer to Clearbrook, having moved there with this teenaged son, Colt, after the death of his wife. While Hogan has spent the last several months playing the field in an effort to avoid dealing with the complicated feelings leftover from his marriage, recently he's been drawn to Violet Shaw. Hogan works at her diner part time as a 'barbecue master' (best ribs in town!) but spends his regular business hours as an accountant.  He's not looking for marriage, but a fling with the petite, fiery owner of Screwy Louie's sure would be fun.  Hogan lives next door to his brother Jason, who has helped him settle into town and is good friends with Nathan Hawley, the local sheriff.

Nathan turned in his SWAT badge for local law enforcement, and has his eyes out for trouble. When those eyes are caught by his new neighbor Brooklin Sweet she makes it clear that keeping a low profile is her priority and she's not looking for new friends. Nathan's spidey sense tells him that something has Brooklin spooked and he's determined to prove to her that friendship (or more) with him would be to her advantage. When Brooklin's past catches up to her, things get dicey for everyone whom she's becoming close to, including her new friends Violet, Hogan and Nathan. Will a brush with danger show them all the path to their happy ever afters?

The story is written in such a way that there is a chapter with the development of the relationship with one couple and then a chapter with the other, until later in the story when the overarching plot of Brooklin's troubles start to encompass them all. I really like how this is done, and found myself equally interested in both couples as they have different problems to overcome.

Hogan never got any real resolution over the end of his marriage, discovering his wife was unfaithful (and feeling like a fool for not realizing it was happening) and then having her die unexpectedly in an accident. He also discovers she'd spent all of their savings, including his son's college fund. Working two jobs is his way of trying to replenish the savings and save his son's future. But it makes him wary of any kind of relationship commitment. Plus, his boss at his day job is continually overstepping his boundaries and is making him question his future there.

Violet lost her parents at an early age and inherited the diner from her uncle. She's been running it for so long that making changes to it, even ones that Hogan suggests will help improve the business, test her comfort zone. Of course she's not blind, and the sexy, confident man running her grills is the kind of man she'd love to see in her bed, even if he is her employee. And when Hogan makes it clear he's interested but only for the present and with no guarantees for the future, she's willing to take the risk. It's Hogan who soon has to come to terms with the fact that the feelings he's having for Violet are getting him in deeper than he'd planned.

Nathan is another quintessential good guy hero, persistent in showing Brooklin that he's interested in her without overstepping the boundaries she's put in place. Brooklin can see that Nathan is unlike the men in her past, but she's got secrets that put her on the run and still haunt her. These secrets make up a good portion of the second half of the story and drive the action that results, taking the tension up a notch.

Lori Foster writes hot sexy times that are not over the top with swearing or dirty talking but read like a couple who are interested in each other, who respect each other, and who have an equal part to play in their mutual satisfaction. They are definitely some of my favorites to read and are integral to the emotional connections made between the couple concerned.

One thing evident in this story is the reliance on conversations to move the plot. There is not a lot of introspection and deep thinking by the characters, so instead of spending a lot of time mulling things over, the characters will 'think' things out by having conversations about them. Hogan is the central figure around which the plot revolves, so this means plenty of conversations with his brother, his son, his friend Nathan and obviously Violet. It's a simplistic approach but one that works for this small town romance.

Though the four main adults make up the bulk of the points of view in the story, there are also some scenes told through the eyes of from Hogan's son, Colt, in particular his interest in a girl at his high school. It's a sweet touch and I wouldn't be surprised to see a later story with him all grown up, as the author did with the children in the original Buckhorn series. Whether Worth the Wait is your first Lori Foster book, or your 100th, she delivers a sexy, engaging contemporary romance every time.

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4 1/2 STARS!

Sizzling chemistry and feisty attitudes! I adored Hogan & Violet! And Colt ... that boy is the best kid ever! A really great story line surrounding the three of them and what life has thrown their way in the past. I loved seeing them heal and prosper! Nathan & Brooklin were kind of a side filler for me. Their story was interesting enough and I liked them, but Hogan and Violet stole the show.

An emotionally scarred man and his teenage son never expected to find salvation by working at a diner, but when that diner is owned by Violet and she showers her attitude on them, it was like being wrapped in a blanket of snarky love! Violet and Hogan flirt circles around each other, but he makes it clear he's not into forever ... never again. Violet can fight it all she wants, but no one who spends a minute in their company can deny that they are magical together. Can the heart of a good woman be the elixir that a broken man needs to heal his heart?

A sexy sheriff and a secretive new neighbor ... like oil and water in small town living. Nathan Hawley is drawn to Brooklin Sweet from the first time he sees her, but she has true skills at ignoring even the smallest gesture of getting to know her. He pesters her until he eventually wears her down, but will the secrets from her past be too much for them to overcome when danger starts circling?

Worth the Wait

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm not sure I liked Hogan's character in Don't Tempt Me (which I enjoyed too) But I've got to say Lori changed my mind in Worth the Wait. It was fun to see Hogan and Violet get together. I loved the bond between Hogan and his son, Colt. I enjoyed the returning characters, the side romances and the twist of suspense. Great read.

My Review: I am going to start this review by stating how much I love Hogan and Colt. Hogan is fantastic, and made me like the whole single-dad trend, which was never one of my interests before. And Colt.. Colt was absolutely perfect, and well written. Sometimes it's hard to write a believable teenager/young adult, but Lori Foster is a wonderful writer, and proves she can do anything - even write the perfect teenager.

Now to what I wasn't a huge fan of - Violet. I tried to like her, but she just seemed so self-serving. There were times I didn't really believe she liked Hogan, it just felt like she wanted him for what he could do for her or the diner. There were elements of their story that were cute and sweet, but the majority of the time, Violet just felt like a jerk to me.

Like with the first book, there was a secondary romance happening alongside the main couple. I think Nathan and Brooklin's story was probably the better one. I loved these two together, and it was so good to see Nathan get a happy ending, which was something I was hoping for since the first book. And as good as that secondary romance plot was, the small third romance was even better - Colt gets his own chance at love! And maybe he deserves a happily ever after most of all.

I loved Don't Tempt Me so much, so that could be why this book felt like such a let down in comparison. I think this is the first Lori Foster book I've read that hasn't gotten a four or five star rating. She remains one of my favorite authors, but I have to say I was disappointed with this book.

About the book: Single dad Hogan Guthrie is getting his life back on track, and working as the "barbecue master" at a local diner is just a temporary detour. He and restaurant owner Violet Shaw constantly butt heads…until one night they end up mingling other parts instead. Hogan thought he had the recipe for happiness all figured out. But loyal, carefree Violet is daring him to trust his impulses…and see just how sweet small-town living—and loving—can be.

Nathan Hawley traded his SWAT team credentials for a sheriff's badge, but a gorgeous new neighbor is shaking up his orderly life. Nathan has a hunch there's more to Brooklin Sweet than meets the eye—but given her caution about getting involved, he has his work cut out for him. Still, there's something about the elusive beauty Nathan can't walk away from—and helping her come to terms with her past might pave the way to the future they both secretly long for.

Cover Lovin': An excellent cover, and works perfectly with the first book.

Recommendation: Worth The Wait can work just fine as a stand-alone, but I personally recommend reading Don't Tempt Me because it was so good!

Final Rating: THREE POINT FIVE out of FIVE stars (3.5/5)! A little bit of a let down after the first book, but the secondary characters and their romances definitely make this worth a read.