This was heartbreakingly good. First responders are heroes. What happens when they feel too much and make promises. How does a family recover from tragedy? I read this one without stopping. so darn good.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters were well developed. Ms. Adair is very adept at creating characters that are well developed and likeable. You really feel like you a part of the community when reading this story. It is nice to find a book that you read until you finish because you are so enthralled with the story and characters! I have read several of her books and have to say this one is one of my favorite books! I definitely think it is a book many will enjoy! I literally started reading in the early afternoon and finished that night!

“I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.”

First book by this author I have read and it was great read. . Had good characters and a really great storyline. I really enjoyed this book a lot. Can't wait to see what this author brings out next. Going on my new author list and one to look out for in the future. . Would recommend

I fell in love with the little town of Sequoia Lake in the first book of the series It Started With a Kiss and the author didn't disappoint when taking me back there with this fantastic story. I love this author's writing style. Her descriptive words take us on a wonderful journey as Liv Preston and her young son Paxton put the pieces of their lives back together.

After losing her husband and nearly losing her son, Liv knows how important it is to take everything one day at a time. Getting her son whole and happy again is her first priority. A distraction in the form of a rugged search and rescue officer was never part of the plan.

Ford Jamison is looking for redemption after a rescue operation goes bad. Sure he may have saved a little boy but the fact that he could save the father too eats at him. Now not only living in the same town as the man's widow but getting closer to her and her son everyday has him reeling. Ford is attracted to Liv but he knows the secrets he keeps will tear them apart.

A fantastic book that needs to be on everyone's must read list. I highly recommend it.

Ford Jamison is head of Reno’s K-9 search division. His job is rescue and to keep his head clear, he was advised when he first started to not get attached and walk away once the rescue is done. That is what his father did to him and his mother. However, he is still haunted by a rescue two years ago, when a renowned surgeon, Sam Preston and his son Paxton were driving home on Christmas Day when there was a car accident and a winter storm hit. With his dog Bulleye, Sam found them in a cave, but the team was only able to get Paxton out first. While Ford and Sam waited in the cave, Ford promised Sam that he would tell his wife, Liv how much he loved her. When he misses a certification, he is sent to Sequoia Lake, where the widow and her son have relocated. In the past two years, he has been keeping an eye on them from a distance, but now that they are in the same town, he is drawn to her as much as she is to him. Knowing he is only there for a short time, will Liv allow herself a little fun? Will Ford find that he needs more in his life? Will he tell her that he is the one that rescued her son and was with her husband at the end? Will that end their budding relationship?

I read a free ARC from netgalley.com for an honest review. Like most small town stories, there are interesting residents, especially the older ladies, who add much humor to the town. The characters are developed and real. Except for the idea that anyone would schedule major surgery on Christmas, so is the plot. I did not read the first book in the series, but easily read this one as a stand alone.

Sometimes you read books that while you enjoy them., you probably won’t recall in a few months.
Then you come across a book that touches all your senses and you know you will always remember. That happened with book 1 in this series, and this one was even more heartwarming and touching.
The story is about Liv (Olivia), single Mom , who lost her husband in a car accident in the middle of a snowstorm, Paxton, her son who survived the accident and was rescued by a “superdog” and Ford, head of Reno’s k-9 search division and the man who, unbeknown to Olivia, was the one involved in the accident’s search and rescue.
For 2 years Paxton and Olivia have survived the loss but are not really living life, and for those same years, Ford has been watching over them and is still shaken by the fact that he couldn’t save Sam.
Life puts Ford in Olivia’s path and that’s when the story really gets complicated, but also hopefully.
It’s a story that will make you want to cry, laugh, at times you’ll want to shake the characters, and at others hug them . It’s a story about survival, the support a community can offer, about the love for a son, and about forgiveness, hope and second chances. Life is messy, people are flawed but love is alive and well, if you allow it to touch you.
And as the author says ‘love doesn’t require protection” and with love one finds oneself.
Another winner by this very talent author. Thank you , Ms Adair, for such a wonderful story.
I was gifted this book by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is book two of the Sequoia Lake series and while it stands alone and you don't have to read the first book, you should so that the cameos by other characters are special and make sense. You can enjoy this one without that knowledge, but why would you want to? There is both cursing (including f-bombs) and a couple of on-screen sex scenes in this one so if those bother you, you should skip this one.

I loved the concept of the story line in this one, the way that Ford and Olivia's lives intersected, and how Paxton (and Bullseye) played into the story. The superhero theme was adorable, and Olivia's reliance on sweets was both funny and (sadly for me) quite relatable. Ford was great, even though he was being less than forthcoming with Olivia, his intentions were good and I understood his reasoning. Olivia was...well, she was hard to get a handle on. Despite our mutual love for sweets, I struggled to connect with her because it felt like she was all over the place, but I still found myself rooting like crazy for her to get her happily ever after.

Oddly enough, the character that I fell in love with while reading this book was Harris. Oh my gosh, I loved him and the way that he so unashamedly loved Emma – it was so sweet. I have my fingers crossed that he will be Grace's hero because I NEED to read more about him!

Although this wasn't my favorite Marina Adair book (to be fair, it is because she has set the bar so. darned. high. with her previous novels) it is still a really great read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes to laugh while reading, who likes a bit of 'forbidden romance', or anyone who likes a sexy, smoldering but flawed hero.

I requested and was generously granted an ARC of this book via NetGalley. I was under absolutely no obligation to write this review, I did so because I enjoyed the story.

If I have not said it before, shame on me, but I love the way Marina Adair writes. There is an easy quality to her stories and she hits just the right notes on the emotional scale. Her small town settings give us an opportunity to mingle with some well-meaning, but quirky characters. In my mind, I keep picturing television shows like Northern Exposure and the Bob Newhart shows. Every Little Kiss is book two in the Sequoia Lake series. Because this series features the Sequoia Elite Mountain Rescue team, it features another favorite feature of mine – very hunky first responders. Hubba hubba.

Ford Jamison is an elite K-9 handler out of Reno but gets called in to do rescue and recovery work all over the world with his trusty partner, Bullseye. Years ago, he had to make a heartbreaking decision of rescuing either the father or son after they were in a car accident. That situation leaves an indelible mark on both the boy and the rescuer. The boy, Paxton, now suffers from select mutism and the Ford carries the guilt of not being able to save both. This is further complicated by a promise Ford makes to the father to deliver one last present to his wife.

Liv Preston is cautiously but surely learning to go on with life without her husband. She recognizes that it would be easy to focus her entire life on her son and bury her grief, but she does not do that. She knows that she must take care of her child by being a warrior for him and modeling that same behavior. This is where the story really shines for me. I really like how Liv pulls herself up and takes risks to help herself evolve, but to also be the mother that Paxton needs. This includes standing up to her mother in law. I love how she finds her voice and puts on her Wonder Woman warrior armor to face challenges head on. When she meets Ford, it is easy to be attracted to him. But Liv also sees Ford for who he really is and what he really needs. He is a man who needs deep connections but avoids them like the plague. Unfortunately, Ford’s story is a weak point in the plot. We know that he is abandoned by his father as a child and that makes him wary of investing in relationships. I get it, but he is a little stalker-ish. He sends both Liv and Paxton anonymous presents, he helps Paxton get accepted and pays the tuition for a popular summer camp. He is generous, but he does not know this woman or her child. Also, I have a real issue with his inability to come clean with Liv about who he really is and how he is connected to her and her deceased husband. I think it took entirely too long for him to tell her the truth. I also got tired of his excuses for keeping his secret. It becomes a character issue for me.

Luckily, the author also knows how to write a good happily ever after. She mostly redeems Ford at the end, mostly. It is Liv’s courage that makes me reconsider Ford. She does not settle for anything less than being totally loved. Here is a woman who knows her worth.

If I have not said it before, shame on me, but I love the way Marina Adair writes. There is an easy quality to her stories and she hits just the right notes on the emotional scale. Her small town settings give us an opportunity to mingle with some well-meaning, but quirky characters. In my mind, I keep picturing television shows like Northern Exposure and the Bob Newhart shows. Every Little Kiss is book two in the Sequoia Lake series. Because this series features the Sequoia Elite Mountain Rescue team, it features another favorite feature of mine – very hunky first responders. Hubba hubba. Ford Jamison is an elite K-9 handler out of Reno but gets called in to do rescue and recovery work all over the world with his trusty partner, Bullseye. Years ago, he had to make a heartbreaking decision of rescuing either the father or son after they were in a car accident. That situation leaves an indelible mark on both the boy and the rescuer. The boy, Paxton, now suffers from select mutism and the Ford carries the guilt of not being able to save both. This is further complicated by a promise Ford makes to the father to deliver one last present to his wife. Liv Preston is cautiously but surely learning to go on with life without her husband. She recognizes that it would be easy to focus her entire life on her son and bury her grief, but she does not do that. She knows that she must take care of her child by being a warrior for him and modeling that same behavior. This is where the story really shines for me. I really like how Liv pulls herself up and takes risks to help herself evolve, but to also be the mother that Paxton needs. This includes standing up to her mother in law. I love how she finds her voice and puts on her Wonder Woman warrior armor to face challenges head on. When she meets Ford, it is easy to be attracted to him. But Liv also sees Ford for who he really is and what he really needs. He is a man who needs deep connections but avoids them like the plague. Unfortunately, Ford’s story is a weak point in the plot. We know that he is abandoned by his father as a child and that makes him wary of investing in relationships. I get it, but he is a little stalker-ish. He sends both Liv and Paxton anonymous presents, he helps Paxton get accepted and pays the tuition for a popular summer camp. He is generous, but he does not know this woman or her child. Also, I have a real issue with his inability to come clean with Liv about who he really is and how he is connected to her and her deceased husband. I think it took entirely too long for him to tell her the truth. I also got tired of his excuses for keeping his secret. It becomes a character issue for me. Luckily, the author also knows how to write a good happily ever after. She mostly redeems Ford at the end, mostly. It is Liv’s courage that makes me reconsider Ford. She does not settle for anything less than being totally loved. Here is a woman who knows her worth.

This is an emotional but feel good read. The characters are charming, witty and lovable.
I received a copy via Netgalley for an honest review.

Liv is a sassy lady, “I thought you were checking to see if I’m wearing a bra.” She bit her lip and shook her head." Foord appreciates all the effort his girl does, “you bought new panties,” he said in a low voice , but she saw other, deliciously big, signs that he was as excited over her panty choice as she was." I really liked this book, I fell in love with Ford.

Widowed and single mom Liv Preston has her hands full working full time and trying to car for her son, Paxton. Paxton suffered through a traumatic experience and he’s having a hard time connecting with people. Her main focus for the past two years has been supporting him. But two years is a long time to be alone. Her friends her insisting she get out there and try and wouldn’t you know it, sexy Ford Jamison is more than willing to help her out with this task. Ford is handsome, rugged, and attentive and he’s good with Paxton but Ford’s past might be the thing to keep Liv form moving forward with him.
In his line of work Ford Jamison never gets to see the outcome of the situation. Whether it’s a rescue mission or a recovery mission, he rescues or recovers then moves on to the next mission. He never makes connections with the people involved in his mission until the one two years ago when he promised a dying man that he would see that the man’s wife and son were okay. Keeping his word Ford has checked on Liv and Paxton from afar, but the last thing he expected was to actually make contact be so enamored by this single mom and her son. But when Liv learns who he really is, will she still want him?
I liked Ford and Liv; neither was what I expected. I liked the chemistry between the two. I thought Liv would be quiet, reserved and skittish but she was far from it. Ford was definitely more forward than I expected. As usual the cast of supporting characters in Marina’ books, especially those grandmothers! This might not be my favorite series of Marina’s but I’m eager for Harris’ story. That guy has had my attention more than anyone else. Quick read to add to your summer beach list.

This book is so good! Both Liv and Ford have heartbreaking backgrounds: She lost her husband in a devastating accident, he has seen too much in his job as a rescue worker (and more but I don't want to give away too much!). There is so much emotion packed into this book. Plus some adorable moments between an introverted 6 year old and a dog that loves to steal. This is the second in the Sequoia Lake series but can be read alone. Highly recommended.

Solid book and my first read by marina Adair. Loved the unique story -- particularly with bullseye! Good chemistry as well. Well done

Welcome back to Sequoia Lake! What a great welcome, indeed. Liv is a strong single mom - with a wonderful son. They have had tragedy in their lives, but are really coming into their own.
Ford, our wonderful hero, doesn't realize he doesn't always have to be a hero. Ford is withholding information that he really should have shared from the start, but what kind of story would that be?
I enjoyed the story line and the characters. A really good book. And a very enjoyable series!

Everything Marina does and writes is a must read. This one did not disappoint.

Awww. What a wonderfully sweet and cute story. The development of Liv and Ford's relationship was a really nice journey filled with many sigh worthy moments. Their chemistry was also smokin' hot. Throw in some adorable kids and a cute dog, and what you have are some very fun moments that will make you smile. An overall very feel good love story that will leave you wanting more because there are some really great secondary characters I would love to see have their own stories. Loved every moment of Every Little Kiss.

*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader copy of this book*

I know I'm a broken record when it becomes to Marina Adair's books but really just go buy any of her books and be ready to fall in love. She's simply an amazing author who knows how to make you laugh, cry and fall in love.

I'm always a sucker for books involving kids and my heart broke for Liv's son and I loved watching how Ford forged a relationship with Liv's son. The chemistry between the two was palpable and I loved seeing them come together.

I don't want to give away any of the story but trust me you want to pick this one up!

All the feels! I loved this story. Ford is really the perfect hero. Not that he’s a perfect human but when it comes to heroes he’s just right. Enough flirty aggression to spark the chemistry he has with Liv, but not too much that his soft center doesn’t shine through. Marina Adair does a great job on not just Liv and Ford, but also with Liv’s son Paxton.

Actually, the author does a great job on all of the people in this story. Grief is a funny thing. Everyone handles it differently. To see those differences between Liv, Paxton, and Paxton’s grandmother, as well as Ford, is really something. The way each was dealing with their grief was given such wonderful treatment by the author and really helped the characters come to life.

Even with all of the deep emotions this story carries, it’s also a lot of fun. I love that Liv and Ford are often flirting with each other mere seconds after telling themselves they aren’t going to do that any longer. The way Harris messed with Ford also had me laughing. The older ladies in this town are no joke!

To put it plainly, this story gave me all the feels. I had warm-fuzzies, joy, pain, heartache, laughter, and love in one book. If you’re aleady a fan of this author you will love this book. If you haven’t read her before and like a touching yet fun romance, check this one out. I am loving this series!

4.5 stars

**My thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is the first book that i have read by this author and although i really liked it, the big secret from Ford was not really a secret and i got pretty much what i had expected from really near the beginning of the book.

I liked Ford and his personality and connected with him, but it took me a little while to connect with Liv.

The supporting cast are good and you don't have to read the previous book to catch up on anything as everything is there explained to you.

A good read but it was nothing exciting.

The last two years of Liv Preston's life have been a constant struggle just to stay afloat, but she's never given up hope that things would return to normal for her and her young son. Two years ago she lost her partner in life, and her son lost his father, and it's taken a toll on both of them, but Liv has fought hard to keep it from completely swallowing them up. She moved them to her husband hometown Sequoia Lake for a fresh start, also hoping it would help her son feel closer to the father he lost. And so far, it's helped, but she is still keeping herself a little sheltered, focusing less on having fun, and more on working and keeping her son happy. She knows she needs to open up a little more, and consider letting someone in, but that would mean letting go of the memory of the love she once had, and truth be told that's a little scary. But when she meets her sexy new neighbor, she starts to see the appeal of letting love in again... and from where she is standing it is looking like a very good idea, all six foot plus inches of it!

Being head of Reno’s K-9 search division, Ford Jamison is always prepared to save the day of some unfortunate soul who has found themselves in trouble in the wilderness, they call and he is ready in a moments notice to handle the task... no matter the risk. But every once in a while things don't end on a happy note, and he's not able to save the day, and those are ones that really take a toll. Two years ago he made a promise to one of those unfortunate souls, and everyday since he has tried his best to carry out the man's last wishes, but when it winds up getting him in trouble he finds himself being sent to Sequoia Lake as punishment. And it's really the last place he should be... his past is lingering there and he isn't so ready to face it!

This book was nothing short of amazing! Ms. Adair can do no wrong when she puts pen to paper, this story is one of my absolute favorites from her to date!! The moment Liv and Ford wandered onto the page I was completely taken with them and their beautiful story... be prepared for some serious feels with this one, it had me near tears a couple of times! These two came together a little unconventionally, and their road to finding their happy ending was definitely a little bumpy at times, but it made for a VERY entertaining literary adventure. As the story unfolds you will be treated to quite a few laughs from their endless banter, lots of heartwarming moments that will give you the feels and plenty of steamy moments that will leave you blushing! Highly recommend you make time to meet Mr. Ford Jamison... the rugged and sexy alpha is certain to steal your heart!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.