A review by timap
A Reckless Memory by Marie Johnston

emotional medium-paced

4.5

Aggie, the female lead, was thrilled a decade ago when Ansen, the male lead, wanted to date and then marry her, the unfashionable and unwanted only daughter of a rich man. On her wedding day, she found out her father was paying him and she left him and that life behind, wishing him the worst. Now, a decade later, Ansen’s life has fallen apart and she’s in a position to offer him a job, which he’s not in a position to refuse…

This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a great emotional beginning to a new contemporary series. I haven’t read any of the Oil stories but I am truly enjoying the background family interactions and the care for each other displayed. I enjoyed both lead characters’ personal development prior to their second chance and then during the story. I enjoyed Aggie’s confidence in what she wanted contrasted with Ansen’ uncertainty. I enjoyed their relationship development. I enjoyed the intimate scenes. I enjoyed the animal interactions. I’m very much looking forward to the rest of the series - it looks like it’ll be awesome. 

I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.