Cullen's Bride by Fiona Brand

Challenge: read a series book. (Silhouette)
Rating: 5 ++++

When Rachel Sinclair is rescued from an attacker by the small town returned bad boy, Cullen Logan, he knows that he is in trouble. Right away the sparks fly and the attraction sizzles. Cullen's father was a drunk and an abuser, and Cullen believes he won't be able to break the cycle, so he avoids any permanent commitments, and Rachel is a commitment kind of woman. When temptation proves too much for the both of them and a night of passion winds up with Rachel getting pregnant, Cullen knows he needs to marry her, but he makes it clear that he won't be keeping her or the baby -- he doesn't trust himself to be a good father and husband. Rachel knows that she needs to convince him that he has already broken the cycle or she will lose the love of her life.

Now HERE is a story I can get enthusiastic and excited about. Cullen is a man. He is a modern day warrior with a sensuality that will make you melt. Rachel is sweet, stubborn, and very lonely. She needs Cullen and he needs her. I absolutely adored this story from beginning to end. Deeply satisfying, emotional, and charming. The connection between Cullen and Rachel is so strong and nothing is going to keep them apart. The whole "I'm not good enough for you" story line doesn't always work, but it really did in this book. This is my second book by Fiona Brand, and I am very excited to read the rest of the books in this fantastic series.