Jillian Sullivan is returning to her home of Cunningham Falls Montana, after her ex broke her heart. But home means seeing Zack King again. They had a one-night stand that ended abruptly, but Jill hopes that, in spite of it all, they can remain friends. It's not easy because she cannot deny the attraction she still harbours towards him, but they cannot be, they should not be; they both have too much baggage. She tries very hard to convince herself that she should feel sparks for Max Hull, an old friend, but it's pointless. Jill thinks Zach does not want her, but she's wrong. And after learning of the misunderstanding that caused the rift with Zack, Jill is less reluctant to try and give Zack a second chance, but shadows from the past threaten to shatter their fragile relationship.

FALLING FOR JILLIAN is book three in the Love Under the Big Sky series, and can easily be read as a standalone, mostly because Ms. Proby demonstrates a real flair for creating, and depicting, characters who seem real, who come alive on the page. She creates a climate of intimacy, depicting small-town life in all its mundane little details, making it very easy to appreciate life on the ranch and feel part of the extended family.

Ms. Proby also uses the dual narrative effect to great success: Jill and Zack's points of view flow so well on into the other, that it seems as if they were completing each other's thoughts. We feel included in the characters' story and yet not like voyeurs when the scorching, hot, passionate sex scenes occur. And although I'm not always a fan of children in romances, I really liked Zach's son, Seth; he's every bit the 12-year old boy, and his presence adds Jill and Zach' relationship rather than detract from it.

FALLING FOR JILLIAN is a quick read, mostly because of the author's seamless, uncluttered prose, and the easy and natural dialogues. Kristen Proby is a very efficient writer and at the same time casts a magical spell on commonplace happenings and basic human feelings. FALLING FOR JILLIAN is a touching story with light, sweet touches, and very sexy moments; a very beautiful book.

Book Summary

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the third romance in the Love Under the Big Sky series, featuring a veteran struggling with PTSD and the one woman who can help him recover—and learn to love again.

Jillian thought she was a city girl through and through; the fast cars, high fashion, and glamour—she loves it all. But when her ex tells her he’s having a baby with his new wife (after Jillian struggled for years to get pregnant), she hightails it back to Montana to cry on the shoulder of her best friend, Cara.

But in truth, Jillian would rather be comforted by someone else…specifically Zack, Cara’s brother-in-law. Zack is a veteran of the Iraq War who came back to the family ranch to raise his preteen son after the boy’s mother took off. He’s struggling to re-establish a relationship with his son, and warding off the demons of PTSD, which still haunt him.

The last thing he needs is bold, brassy Jillian…but why can’t he keep his hands off her?