Butterfly Bayou was a good start to what I'm sure will be a
fantastic series. Lexi Blake delivered a remarkable and riveting romance
brimming with scorching hot passion, angst, light-hearted humor, and all the
feels. I enjoyed my visit to Papillion, Louisiana, where the sexy sheriff and
single dad, Armie LaVigne, found the perfect woman who turned his world upside
down ~ Lila Daley. She comically and
unexpectedly fell into this hot lawman's life, courtesy of a speed trap guarded
by an alligator affectionately named Otis.
Working as a nurse in Dallas, Lila witnessed a horrific tragedy
involving her friend and colleague that left her (and me) completely shattered.
Hoping to escape the nightmares of the past, she decided to leave the hustle
and bustle of a big city ER and restart life in Papillion, as the town's nurse
practitioner. Trying to fit in with the locals, and struggling to overcome
several challenges, the last thing Lila wanted was to fall for Armie. Much to
her surprise, he and his daughter, Noelle, were exactly what she needed. Their
connection was instantaneous. The chemistry between them sizzled. But despite
their intense feelings, Armie and Lila fought the attraction until they
deliciously surrendered. A journey towards love that was extremely bumpy, but
well worth the wait, I relished every moment spent with this couple.
I adored Lila. Strong-willed, compassionate, courageous ~ she
was a heroine I truly admired. A woman so riddled with guilt over tragic
circumstances that were out of her control, her sufferings pulled at my
heartstrings. Rigid at first, Lila was all business when it came to her career,
yet possessed a gentler side, especially when it came to her patients, Armie,
and Noelle. Watching her character grow, gain confidence, and find the courage
to fall love was touching.
Armand "Armie" LaVigne was a loving and a swoon-worthy
hero. A single dad, who was very protective when it came to his disabled
daughter, Armie was also dealing with his fair share of guilt from the past.
Despite all the complications in his life, meeting Lila was a game-changer, as
his attraction to her was fierce and intense. His persistent chase to win her
heart and earn trust was stirring. However, he frustrated me for a bit when his
commitment to Lila faltered when a situation with Noelle arose. Regardless of
the nerve-wracking relationship tensions, Armie managed to win back my
affections eventually as he became the strong man Lila needed. In turn, Lila's
love forever changed both Arnie and Noelle’s lives for the better.
Butterfly Bayou was more than just small-town contemporary
romance. There's lots of angst, drama, and tension to savor, as well as several
story-lines that surrounded this couple and secondary characters, which had me on
edge. All in all, this first installment in the Butterfly Bayou Series was an
enjoyable, highly emotional, and sexy read.
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