A review by bookloverchelle
The Closer You Come by Gena Showalter

4.0

The first in The Original Heartbreakers series from Gena Showalter. I’ve absolutely adored her paranormal series so I was excited to try her contemporary but just a little wary because some authors don’t do well when transitioning between genres. What I loved about this story was it was not a billionaire, it was not a biker, it felt a lot more relatable with a hero/heroine who were very down to earth. Jase has been recently released from prison and is trying hard to live in real life even though he did a lot of growing up behind bars. His two best friends are helping to support him but they can never fully understand what he went through. Brook Lynn has spent years being the dependable one, supporting her older sister and keeping their small family together. When circumstances through her and Jase together they can’t deny the feelings they have for each other but there’s something holding them each back. I loved the introduction to the series, to life in small town Oklahoma, and am excited for what Ms. Showalter has next in the series. Can’t wait to continue!