He Falls First (Colburn Brothers Book 1)

 by Jill Shalvis 

Wonderful story

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I was so happy to see the series title on here knowing that there will be more. This was a wonderful start with the eldest brother Ryder. Ryder runs a family construction business along with his 2 brothers. His sister has a food business and is struggling with life after the death of her husband.
Penny has moved home to her grandma to help with her younger brother after her mother has moved on again.
She's a chef who is very guarded after her last boyfriend turned violent.
This is their story of love and interfering families. Survival after childhood trauma's and finding trust in each other.
Ryder is a very swoonworthy character, just what Penny needed.
I really enjoyed their story so much.

My fave part:
I stared at him, knowing I wore a stupid, goofy smile. "And what exactly would I be saying yes to?"
His smile matched mine. "Only everything."

No one is going to convince her to fall in love again...

Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who’s a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He’s got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life… and the path of an oncoming car.

Ryder doesn’t mind playing the hero for the skittish, scarred chef Penny. Maybe it’s the secrets in her eyes or the scar on her chin. Whatever the reason, he’s compelled to get closer.

Penny’s learned her lesson and now she’s paying the price. That’s why she’s sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering job. It’s a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams… or love… or sex when there’s amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast casseroles to bake?

One thing’s for sure, she’s never falling in love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing the walls she’s built.