My Secret Romance Book Reviews: Blog Tour: Loving Colt By C.A. Harms

Alexis and Colt never planned on crossing paths.

Alexis and her three year old daughter were running from their past and Colt was looking for his future.

Neither planning to find salvation in one another.

One night changed it all…

And they had no hope of ever being the same again.

Finding a way to make things work, when it feels like everything is against them, is something they will have to work hard to overcome.

Will Colt be strong enough to handle Alexis's past?

Or will it be too much?

If you are looking for a sweet read that is about trusting again and opening your heart to love once more, then you should check out Loving Colt. When I plan to review a book that is part of a series I always try to read the previous books even if the book can be a standalone just so I can not only get a better feel for the series but other characters as well. I really liked the first two books, they are sweet romances with those storylines that make you feel good on the inside because you want these characters to find their happily ever after. None of these books are heavy on sexy scenes and it works. I liked Loving Colt, but I don’t know if it was the issue that the storyline was similar to the first book in certain aspects or if it was the characters themselves that made me fall short of loving it, but just liking it. In a way I wish we would have had more of an explanation on Colt’s past just so we could have understood his previous feelings of not believing in love.

I did like Loving Colt please don’t get me wrong I just wish that I would have loved it. I am not sure if the author plans on furthering this series but if she does I will for sure be reading them. I liked that it was more about the story than constant sex. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some sexy ass reads, but sometimes a book that has more emphasis on finding the ability to not only love again but to trust again will make this reviewer happy. I would suggest reading the first two books to better understand the supporting characters connections and because they are good books that will leave you with a smile on your face.

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Prologue:

“Mommy, I’m hungry,” Maddison spoke from behind me. The sound of her sweet little voice only made my heart ache more intensely.

“I know, baby. Mommy will find you something real soon. I promise.” I slowed the car to a stop and reached for the bag in the passenger seat beside me. Digging around, I pulled out the package of crackers I had taken from our last stop.

Turning around, looking back at my sweet little girl, I forced a smile. The last thing I wanted her to see was how unsettled I felt inside. She looked so tired, and seeing that in her eyes made me feel like a worthless mother.

Tearing the package open, I handed her the two crackers. “Here, sweet pea, eat these for now. I know it’s not much, but I’ll get ya something else real soon, okay?”

Maddison nodded her head and took the crackers from me. “Do you still have juice left in your cup?” I asked, and she nodded her sleepy little head once again. “Good, we’ll be stopping real soon.”

Turning back to face forward, I took in a deep breath and began looking around. I had passed a sign that read “Welcome to Brooklet” about a mile back. As I looked around, I found myself wondering if there was even a hotel here in this small town. It was definitely a big change from San Diego.

With only a little over two hundred dollars left to my name, I knew I had to make it last. The thought of not being able to take care of Maddison made me sick to my stomach.

I had no choice; I couldn’t go back. I had to leave, had to hide out. He had crossed a line that could never be fixed. A life like we were living had to stop. I couldn’t go on in fear any longer; we deserved so much more than that.

I knew I was taking a chance by going back home to Palm Beach, but I needed my family more than ever. I knew it would be the first place he would look, but it was the only place I could go.

Keeping Maddi safe came first. It was my job, and for the last six months, I had failed her and the memory of her daddy, Troy.

So the choice to leave in the middle of the night, when Seth least expected it, was an easy one to make. A choice I would never regret, no matter how much I had to sacrifice.

Maddi needed stability and security. When she had that, my needs would come, but not until then. “I need to potty, Mommy,” Maddison announced from the backseat.

The decision had just been made; it looked like we would stop in Brooklet for now, at least for tonight.

Looking around for a place to stop, I pulled into the parking lot of a small restaurant. It was just after seven at night, and the lot appeared deserted. Two vehicles were parked up close to the entrance. The rest of it was empty.

Holding Maddison’s hand securely in mine, we walked side by side toward the entrance.

The smell of grease engulfed me when I opened the door, and it smelled amazing. It had been hours since I had last eaten anything.

“Is it just the two of you?” an older woman with a genuine smile asked. I nodded my head as she led us to a small booth in the back.

“Do you have a restroom my little girl could use?” I asked as I looked around the small dining area.

“Just down that hall, to your left. Can I get anything started for the two of you?” she questioned.

“Yeah, um, a grilled cheese and chocolate milk if ya got it?” I replied as I led Maddi toward the bathroom.

“What are you having darlin’?” she hollered after me.

“Nothing thanks. I’m not hungry,” I said over my shoulder as I nudged Maddi along. I forced a smile as I hurried toward the bathroom.

“Mommy, your tummy is growling.” Maddi looked up at me as I continued to guide her toward the back.

“No, baby. Mommy ate this morning. I’m good,”

I assured her.

I had decided when we left San Diego that I would only allow myself one meal a day. Even though I would kill for a juicy burger and fries, I had to use my head. The money had to last until I found a source of income.

When we made our way back to our table, I thought for a moment we were at the wrong one.

There was a large salad at one side, and on the other a bowl of applesauce. A large soda with a cup of chocolate milk sat in the center.

I stood looking around in confusion, just as the lady who greeted us put a plate of fries on the table. “Ma’am, I didn’t order all this. I can’t…” I began to say, as panic set in. She held up her hand to stop me.

“Don’t you worry yourself over it darlin’. It’s all been taken care of.” She grinned and nudged her head toward the door.

I looked up just as a tall, broad man pushed open the door. He tipped his head toward me and winked, a dimpled grin gracing his lips. I stood staring at him until he disappeared through the exit.

“That sweet man just bought the two of you dinner.” She placed her hand on my shoulder and gave it a reassuring squeeze. “There’s kind people out there, sweetheart. Colt Thompson is a good man.”

Her final words left an emptiness in my chest. A good man. I wasn’t sure they existed anymore.

Besides my father, I didn’t know many others. Troy, Maddison’s father, was a good man—a man who gave his life for his country and never got the chance to know he was gonna be a father.

My brother was also a good man, but other than those few, I was starting to feel as though good men were only mythical.


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I enjoy happy endings in my love stories. Loving those scenes that give it the needed angst and heat to keep you hooked and wanting more. Just enough drama to make her heart race and your stomach flutter. I haven't always been a lover of Romance and had once been addicted to a good Mystery. Just recently I have taken on a new liking and now I am addicted to Romance Novel.