Faith Holland has reason to be cautious about trusting a man. Starting with her high school sweetheart Jeremy came out of the closet on their wedding day, Faith has endured a string of men with secrets. Needless to say, she doesn't see much hope for her own happily ever after. When her widowed father looks like he is falling under the spell of a gold-digger, Faith rushes home to run interference.

Faith isn't thrilled that the first person she meets when arriving in Manningsport is Police Chief Levi Cooper, and not just because he stops her for speeding. Levi has been Jeremy's best friend for years and was instrumental in the burst of honesty that ruined Faith's wedding day. Faith has never figured out why Levi has always disliked her. For his part, Levi has been attracted to Faith since high school but she's always been off limits as his best friend's girlfriend. Now that she's back he's determined to keep his distance. But a still-feeling-guilty former fiancé, a loving family, and a nosy town have their own plans for this reluctant couple.

THE BEST MAN will not doubt please fans of contemporary romance. Faith and Jeremy's shifting relationship has the right balance of fun, flirty, and challenging banter. They both have wounds from their past that they must heal before they can trust the love growing between them which adds emotional depth to the story. I enjoyed the supporting characters with their distinct voices and quirky characteristics. When I'm in the mood for a charming, funny, and emotional romance, I know that Kristan Higgins never disappoints.

Book Summary

Sometimes the best man is who you least expect....

Faith Holland left her hometown after being jilted at the altar. Now a little older and wiser, she's ready to return to the Blue Heron Winery, her family's vineyard, to confront the ghosts of her past, and maybe enjoy a glass of red. After all, there's some great scenery there....

Like Levi Cooper, the local police chief-and best friend of her former fiance. There's a lot about Levi that Faith never noticed, and it's not just those deep green eyes. The only catch is she's having a hard time forgetting that he helped ruin her wedding all those years ago. If she can find a minute amidst all her family drama to stop and smell the roses, she just might find a reason to stay at Blue Heron, and finish that walk down the aisle.

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