How can a city girl fit in a small town world?

Everything about Paige Morrison is loud. Her voice, her manner of dress, her mannerisms. Even being an artist is too wild for the sleepy community in which she finds herself.

UNDONE is a newly released contemporary romance by Shannon Richard.

Like many twenty-somethings, Paige is recently unemployed. She has relocated from Philadelphia to tiny Mirabelle, Florida a sleepy gulf coast town to move in with her retired parents now that her boyfriend has decided she isn’t The One. Deep down, Paige knew this–but it’s still hard to accept. Even harder to accept is the stodginess of the neighbors and the general lack of friendliness she finds in her new locale.

At least, until Brendan King rides in on his blazing tow truck. [Did I mention Paige’s Jeep has decided to crap out as well? That girl has some rotten luck!]

Brendan King is no stranger to being on the outs in Mirabelle. His mother was a single teen, and she later had a second child out-of-wedlock, the shameless hussy! Of course, she also died young of breast cancer, so some of her chief critics silenced out of respect for the dead. That doesn’t mean Brendan’s forgotten how it feels to be a pariah. Seeing a kindred spirit–and a damn sexy lady–riding shotgun in his wrecker, well, he decides to pay it forward.

He seeks our a job for Paige, and they continue to encounter each other–in the most delicious ways. It’s hard for Paige to get over her insecurities–especially when an “anonymous” gossip blogger begins spreading rumors about Paige’s wantonness in Mirabelle’s e-community–but Brendan wears her down.

It seems that life is picking up for these two–they do move in together and plan a wedding when we get some further family drama. Brendan is called upon to hide a big secret–one that may tear their relationship apart. In the end, Paige learns that peace is within one’s self to find–and holding the people she loves close will always ensure that she fits in her world.

As far as a romance, this is on the breezy side. Not too smexy. The majority of the conflict lay in emotional insecurity, which is natural and not melodramatic. I had some problem with how long Paige held a grudge against Brendan for something outside his control–but the resolution was adequate–and acceptable. The locale and main players are clearly outlined–with an obvious plan to build more stories centering on this group of characters. It a solid read. I received a review copy of this book via NetGalley.

Interested? You can find UNDONE at Goodreads, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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And, keep reading my friends! 🙂