COLD FEET by Samantha A. Cole

Title:  COLD FEET
Series:  Largo Ridge #1
Author:  Samantha A. Cole
Publisher:  Suspenseful Seduction Publishing
Publish Date:   03.09.2021
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing:  received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from:  Samantha A. Cole
Goodreads link: Cold Feet
Date completed: 01.09.2021
 
Description from the publisher:
The last thing Buck Thompson expects a few days after retiring from the military is to inherit a share of a ski resort. That solves his problem of trying to decide what to do now that he’s a civilian again. But he’s not the only one to return to Largo Ridge after a long absence.

When Regina Vaughn calls off her wedding at the last minute, her brother brings her back to their childhood home. She couldn’t marry a man she loved but wasn’t in love with. Only one man fell into that category—Buck. However, after their one and only kiss, when she’d been nineteen, he’d turned tail and run, leaving her confused and heartbroken.

For six years, Regina had been out of sight but not quite out of Buck’s mind. He’d made a big mistake back then, giving into the urge to kiss her. But she’d been sweet and naive, and he’d already had his heart hardened by the things he’d done and seen in combat, so he’d backed away from her for her own good. Since then, he’d been able to avoid her as much as possible during mutual visits to their hometown. With his PTSD, and guilt about lusting over his best friend’s sister, it’d been best to leave her alone.

Now, with them both living in Largo Ridge again, it’s getting harder to ignore the attraction growing stronger between them. Does Buck have the courage to stand up and love the woman his heart knows is his? And will Regina let him?
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COLD FEET is the first book in the Largo Ridge series.  This series will need to be read in the order of release, though each book will center on one couple.
 
The first couple is Regina and Buck.  A second chance after he has completed his time in the military, and she has been a “runaway bride.”  They each had their reasons not to get together in the past.  They each had their reasons to hesitate now, but it’s good to know that the heart knows more than the head.  As they spend time together, their long-time crush grows.
 
I loved the sensitive approach to military PTSD along with the understanding that our military servicemen, women, and their families do feel in their commitment to protect country, freedom, and those they love.
 
I grew up where it snowed (Pennsylvania).  I couldn’t wait to move to where it never does (Florida).  I would visit Largo Ridge to spend time with these wonderful people even during the winter time.  That’s how much I loved this book.  I cannot wait to return to this ski resort!
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Largo Ridge Series:
1.      Cold Feet  
Also from Samantha A. Cole:
·         Going, Going, Gone (Bid on Love #2)
·         The Road to Solace 
·         The Ultimate Price
Blackhawk Security Series:
1.      Tuff Enough

2.   Blood Bound 
Deimos Series:
1.      Handling Haven
2.      Cheating the Devil
Doms of the Covenant Series:
1.      Double Down & Dirty
2.      Entertaining Distraction
3.      Knot a Chance
Hazard Falls Series:
1.      Don’t Fight It 
2.      Don’t Shoot the Messenger
Malone Brothers Series:
1.      Take the Money and Run
2.      The Devil’s Spare Change
Master Key Series:
1.      Master Key Resort
2.      Master Cordell
Steel Corps / Trident Security Crossover Series:
1.      No Way in Hell, Part 1
2.      No Way in Hell, Part 2
Trident Security series:
1.      Leather & Lace (Devon & Kristen)  
2.      His Angel (Ian & Angie)
3.      Waiting for Him (Ben & Kat)
3.5  Not Negotiable: A Novella (Parker & Shelby)
4.      Topping the Alpha (Jake & Nick)
5.      Watching from the Shadows (Marco & Harper)
5.5  Whiskey Tribute: A Novella (Curt & Dana)
6.      Tickle His Fancy (Brody & Fancy)
7.      Absolving His Sins (Carter & Jordyn)
7.5  Option Number Three (Mitch, Tyler, & Tori)
8.      Salvaging His Soul (Jase & Brie)
8.5  Torn in Half (Ian & Angie)
Trident Security, Omega Team series:
0.5 Mountain of Evil
1.      A Dead Man’s Pulse  
2.      Forty Day and One Knight
3.      Summer’s Fall
 

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