by Lori Foster
Series: Summer Resort #1
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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One summer, two sisters and a chance to start over…
Before the burglary that shattered her confidence, Phoenix Rose had a fiancé, a successful store and a busy, happy existence. After months spent adrift, she takes a job at the lakeside resort of Cooper’s Charm. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, friendly colleagues and a charismatic, widowed boss, Phoenix is slowly inching her way back into the world.
Visiting Cooper’s Charm to check up on her little sister, Ridley Rose impulsively agrees to fill in as housekeeper. Still reeling from an ego-bruising divorce, she finds satisfaction in a job well done—and in the attention of the resort’s handsome scuba instructor.
For Phoenix and Ridley, Cooper’s Charm is supposed to be merely temporary. But this detour may lead to the place they most need to be, where the future is as satisfying as it is surprising…
Cooper’s Charm by Lori Foster is the first novel in her latest series, Summer Resort. The tale takes place at Cooper’s Charm, a peaceful, family oriented lakeside campground complete with RV hookups, cabins and scuba lessons. For the Rose sister’s it is a place that brings healing, trust, and fresh beginnings.
Phoenix Rose, a landscaper by trade is hoping to begin anew after an event upended her life. She packs up all of her belongings and travels to the picturesque, lakeside resort known as Cooper’s Charm. She has applied for the groundskeepers position and is determined to nail the interview.
Cooper’s Charm is a quaint family oriented campground offers all the amenities including a sweet loft cabin to call home. Phoenix and Cooper’s first encounter was interesting and gave the reader insight into both characters. I quickly found myself pulled into the story.
I liked Phoenix and connected with her. Readers will respect her strength, identify with her insecurities and fall for Cooper right along with her. Cooper, is the owner of Cooper’s Charm, with a home on the lake overlooking the campground. Cooper bought the place after a tragedy changed his life, so he recognizes what Phoenix is going through. She hasn’t told him, but he knows about her past, thanks to Google. Phoenix stirs something in him and the chemistry between them is sweet, entertaining and delightful to witness.
Foster’s characters are well-developed and realistic. We get to meet lots of secondary characters at the resort and I am already itching for their stories. We are even treated to a secondary romance. Phoenix’s older sister, Ridley Rose, shows up unexpectedly to check on her sister. When there is a housekeeping problem, Ridley steps in and decides this might be the perfect place to lick her wounds after a painful divorce. I loved the heated, magnetic, snarky romance that developed for Ridley. While Cooper and Phoenix’s romance is sweet, slow-burning, and soothing, Ridley’s is scorching. The banter was hilarious. Something is simmering between the maintenance guy and the store manager too, I cannot wait for their book.
An adorable dog and suspenseful thread added interest and presented a climactic ending. The story wraps up nicely but will leave readers yearning to return. Fans of small-town romances will want to reserve a cabin and devour Cooper’s Charm.
Readers are going to want to reserve a cabin and devour Cooper's Charm by Lori Foster #newrelease the first in her Love at the Resort series #romance #mustread Share on X
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Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
I am so glad you like this one. I have it on my kindle. I do like small town romances and this sounds good. I have to find out about the dog now too. Great review! I missed your reviews, I am not out of school and finals! I can read and enjoy books and reviews now. I have to go over to nonna corner!
Mary
Kimberly
Enjoy Mary. I liked that the romances were different and the setting is perfect for an August. read 🙂
Northwoman
I’ve enjoyed some of Foster’s books. I haven’t tried this one. Small town, well-developed characters, suspense and a dog. It all sounds good. Anne – Books of My Heart
Kimberly
Her books always offer up a good time 🙂
Lorna
A beagle? The dogs I had growing up were beagles and I love that cover! Still haven’t read one by her, but this one does sound good!
Kimberly
Now is the time to dive in 🙂
Debbie Haupt - The Reading Frenzy
As you know I loved this too. It’s been way to long since I read one of hers and I’m just glad I’m back in the fold 🙂
Kimberly
Yeah she is an auto-buy for me.
Nise'
I’ve got this on audio and look forward to listening.
Kimberly
I hope it’s wonderful!
Sam@WLABB
I will admit, I checked out this review, because I saw the dog, and I sort of glad they’re part of the story. =)
Kimberly
The dog had a very nice role in both the romance and suspense
Angela Adams
“An adorable dog” — I was hooked as soon as I saw that cute beagle on the book cover! Thanks for the post.
Kimberly
Right. Get’s me everytime!
sjhigbee
This sounds like a delighteful read – thank you for an entertaining read, Kimberly:)
Kimberly
Happy to share. I hope all is well with you 🙂
Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
This one sounds like a lovely summer read and the dog on the cover is adorable 🙂
Kimberly
Perfect beach or deck read 🙂
Tyler H. Jolley
I love the addition of a dog. I’m such a sucker for dogs. 🙂
Kimberly
Hehe..you are not alone Tyler 🙂
Crystal @ Lost in Storyland
I love small town books. It’s especially cool how we have sisters featured in this book. (Also lol at the Google reference – but it really is scary how much we can learn from Google about a person!)
Kimberly
Very true about Google Crystal!
Kimberly
The dog added an interesting thread and yes the romances were total opposites. This was slightly different for Foster and I had a lot of fun with it
Bookworm Brandee
It’s been awhile since I read Foster and this one looks like a great place to jump back in. 😉 I love the setting and the sweet romance between Phoenix and Cooper. That we get a secondary romance is a bonus especially since it sounds so opposite to the main one. And the dog? 🙂
Kimberly
Campgrounds and cabins are always cool for a setting 🙂
Sophia Rose
I love that its a resort setting and the romance sounds great, too.
kindlemom1
I’ve seen some good reviews for this one and it sounds like it is perfect for summer and that cover is pretty adorable.
Kimberly
Yes, perfect for an afternoon read in the sun.
Nick
That puppy on that cover is just killing me with the cuteness! This sounds like a lovely and heartwarming read, Kim! I’m adding this to my TBR as it sounds like just the sort of read for me.
Kimberly
Right and how they meet him was pretty intense. Foster always delivers reads I enjoy.
Ailyn Koay
was her fiance stolen in a burglary? Because he seem to be missing after that =D but glad she found a better match in life
Kimberly
She had one before the burglary, not after.
Nadene
I have this one to read. I am happy to know you enjoyed it. Definitely looking forward to reading
Quinn's Book Nook
I really love Lori Foster, but I don’t love these books she’s been releasing lately with two romances. It’s just a personal preference – I don’t love secondary romances very much. I want to focus on one romance when I’m reading a romance. But I might try this because it does appeal to me. And I love puppies!
Kimberly
I completely get it.
Jenea's Book Obsession
Cooper’s Charm sounds like a place i would love to go and relax. This sounds like a delightful read Kim!
Kimberly
It’s a great read to take outside with an iced coffee 🙂