Jessica Montgomery is under pressure, which is not unusual in her life. To become CFO of her ruthless father's company, she has to close this deal: her father wants Logan Wilde as lead chef in their new Atlanta restaurant, and he wants her to deliver him. Jessica has worked hard to prove herself to her family but always seems to be found wanting. With her tough exterior in place and her icy demeanour, Jessica is sure she can secure Logan Wilde. But when she arrives in small town Falcon, and meets Logan in the flesh, her entire world is turned upside down. For as she gets to know this man who sends thrills through her spine, Jessica begins to understand herself and her troubled past. But as lies and misunderstandings wedge between them, can she ever truly escape her family's clutches and grasp freedom for herself?

Logan Wilde has done many things in his adolescence that he is not proud of, but finally he has found his place in the world. Owning and working at his restaurant, Adaline's, and working part-time as assistant coach to the football team, leaves him with plenty of time to relax and be one with nature. But as soon as he sets eyes on the prim and exceedingly sexy Jessica Montgomery, she gets under his skin like no other ever has. As passion flares to life and a deep connection develops, Jessica and Logan are forced to deal with the scars of the past. And as scandal explodes around them, and lies and family interference threaten their new future, will they trust each other enough to take a chance at something real?

CAUGHT UP IN THE TOUCH by Laura Trentham is the second instalment of the Falcon Football series, but it is easily read as a standalone novel. Rich in detail, the author bewitched me with the beautiful town of Falcon and her characters who are full of depth and emotion. Jessica has suffered at the hands of her family, always trying to keep her independence, but at the same time desperate for their acceptance. It was beautiful to watch her discover herself and what she really needs from her life. Logan is everything I love in a hero - strong, rugged, caring and willing to go after what he wants. Their connection is sizzling hot, jumping straight off the page and into a readers heart.

CAUGHT UP IN THE TOUCH by Laura Trentham is an entertaining, contemporary romance but it is so much more than that. Dealing with real emotional and physical issues in a compassionate and thought- provoking manner, CAUGHT UP IN THE TOUCH is one of those rare novels that stays with you long after you have finished reading it, and I highly recommend the series.

Book Summary

Jessica Montgomery has always lived by three simple rules: stay calm, stay professional, stay in control. Working tirelessly to make it into the executive ranks of her family's business, her dream job of CFO is within reach-if she can convince one stubborn and sexy restaurateur to take her offer and manage Montgomery Industries' flagship restaurant in Atlanta.

On the surface Logan Wilde is all good-old-boy charm and humor, but he can't seem to outrun the hell-raising reputation of his high school years. Although he has thought about leaving his hometown in Falcon, Alabama, he has grown to love the town, his restaurant, and his part-time gig coaching the football team.

Jessica estimates it will take a week tops to get Logan Wilde's signature on her generous offer, but their first meeting is anything but professional. Logan shreds Jessica's control and unleashes a passion she didn't know existed even as a deeper connection between them takes root. When her family's manipulations threaten to tear them apart, Jessica has to decide whether her dream is really the CFO job or the man who has unselfishly offered his love.