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Book Synopsis“A standout contemporary romance.” —USA Today’s Happy Ever After Morning Glory native Jess Culpepper is desperate to get out of town after divorcing the only man she’s ever dated. She takes a temporary nursing job in Florida and, thanks to the bequest of her late friend, Lacy, has the funds to rent a condo right on the beach. She’s not prepared to literally trip over her old high school lab partner—and definitely not prepared for how deliciously hot he is now. Ryan Reyes, once known as “The Brain,” has worked hard to become more than the skinny nerd that jocks bullied and girls politely tolerated. At twenty-six, he has retired from science to run a charter fishing business in Pensacola and spend his leisure time catching up on the debauchery he missed. But when the unattainable girl of his teenage fantasies moves in down the beach, old feelings come flooding back. Their scorching attraction soon leads them into bed—but what starts as no-strings-attached fun is complicated by a return to Morning Glory and the shadows of their shared past. Can the head cheerleader and the geek redefine themselves and forge ahead to find their happily ever after?
Trade Review“Snappy dialog, realistic characters, and Southern charm will have readers rooting for the underdog in Talley’s sweet-and-sassy, feel-good romance.” Booklist “In this second Morning Glory novel, Talley has created two well-conceived characters, each with his or her own issues. The ongoing emotional conflict that barrages the two lovers is both sweet and frustrating but leads to a satisfactory conclusion. A sweet, grown-up romance with a delightful mashup of fun and dysfunction.” —Kirkus Reviews “Perfectly Charming is a standout contemporary romance. It’s an upbeat, unpredictable read with a sleek, intimate, intelligent narrative and a just-right tempo.” —USA Today/Happy Ever After “I enjoyed the attraction and chemistry between Ryan and Jess. It was nice to see them have their light bulb moments and get their acts together, separately and together.” —Smexy Books “I had wondered what would cause these two to examine their relationship and move past the easy and physical. Some hard truths smack them in the face and cause some true soul searching. It isn’t easy and definitely not pretty but it’s what was needed for them to reach a HEA I can buy into for the long term.” —Dear Author
