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The Very Thought of You: An Opposites Attract Firefighter Romance (Pacific Vista Ranch Book 2) Kindle Edition

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A perfectionistic equine vet. A gorgeous fireman. An unrequited high school crush blazes hot twelve years later.

Reliable Amanda McNeill’s world toppled last summer when Hollywood invaded her family’s horse breeding ranch. Now she’s in a massive rut. She yearns to be impulsive, even wild, and a hot fling with Jake Cruz might be the sizzle she needs to jumpstart her life.

When firefighter Jake Cruz comes face to face with his former crush Amanda, her charming blushes and heated glances tell him she notices him this time around. While Jake longs to discover if this Amanda matches the girl who starred in his adolescent fantasies, his desire to become fire captain, and earn his family's pride, requires he focus on work, not passion.

Could his dream woman become his real love or will his professional ambitions extinguish their chances? Once the smoke clears, will Amanda realize Jake isn’t a fling but her hero after all?

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An unrequited high school crush blazes hot 12 years later

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"Snappy dialogue and appealing characters mark Marti as a writer to watch."--Publishers Weekly

I love a good second-chance romance and The Very Thought of You is one of the best I've read. This is more than a romance, though. Jake and Amanda are a couple any romance reader will fall for. Highly recommend! 5 Stars N.N. Light's Book Heaven

Opposites attract and set emotions ablaze. Marti couldn't disappoint my heart even if she tried. I felt like I was wrapped inside of a beautiful dream. 5 Stars- Hopeless Romantic Book Blog

"Marti delivers hot cowboys, feisty heroines, and a love story that will warm your little ol' heart." Katie Lane, USA Today bestselling author

Strong, well written characters with logical and realistic goals and motivation. Author Marti "put me right there" with each scene. This is a terrific follow-up to book 1 in this series. Can't wait for the next one. 5 Stars -Wild Women Reviews

About the Author

Claire Marti is an award winning and USA Today Bestselling author of swoonworthy Contemporary Romance novels set in Southern California, including the Pacific Vista Ranch series, the California Suits series, and the Romance in Laguna series. She lives in San Diego with her husband, silly dog, and three clever cats. Claire started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress. Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing romance and teaching yoga.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YNY6JHS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Claire Marti (October 30, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2925 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #851,713 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #655 in Firefighters Romance
- #21,459 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
- #35,739 in Romantic Suspense (Kindle Store)

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Claire Marti is an award winning and USA Today Bestselling author of emotional, funny, and swoonworthy Contemporary Romance novels set in Southern California, including the Pacific Vista Ranch series and the spin-off California Suits series. She lives in San Diego with her husband, silly dog, and three clever cats.

Claire started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress. When Claire's not writing, she's teaching yoga.

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Katie O'Sullivan

Another great romance from Claire Marti!

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019

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Jake Cruz allowed his learning disabilities to define and limit him for most if his life. He's been able to work around them, and carved a good life for himself as a firefighter, one that didnt rely on reading or book smarts. But now that he wants to go for a captain position he needs to earn his Bachelors degree, and he's gonna need help to get there.

Enter Dr. Amanda McNeill, a local vet, and the older girl from his high school days he carried the biggest torch for. Crush sounds too mild for the feelings he had for Amanda back when she was his algebra tutor. She never treated him like he was dumb, and when he runs into her again he's struck by how beautiful and kind and perfect she still is after all these years.

Amanda lost her actress mother as a teen, her family's life uprooted by the tragedy and the hounding of the media. The events so the past still haunt her, her underlying fear of abandonment making her unwilling to get too close to people. Even someone as yummy as Jake Cruz.

The chemistry between the characters is steamy hot, despite the insecurities they both hold close. The interplay between the two as they get to know each other and then finally (finally!) give in to the electricity arcing between them is well written, well times and just wonderful. I totally felt for Jake, trying so hard to earn his father's approval and while he loves his brother, is still totally jealous of how everything seems to come easily to him. Ms. Marti does a really great job of creating complex characters and family dynamics that ring true.

I wish I had more than five stars to give this book, and eagerly await a next installment to this series with this family.

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Great Continuation

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019

First, I want to thank Claire Marti for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

The Very Thought of You by Claire Marti is the second book in the Pacific Vista Ranch Book. This book is Jake and Amanda’s story. It is best if read in order than as a stand alone so you can get a feel for the characters and the storyline. Plus, storylines of the previous book is mentioned in this book.

I loved how she dedicated this book to Todd. For waiting patiently while she wrote this book into the wee hours of the morning. She loves you. To her furry kids: Beau and Josie thanks for providing her unconditional love.
Each cover in this series has been amazingly beautiful. This one though took my breath away. It incorporated everything into one cover and captured the essence of the book perfectly! You had the couple Jake and Amanda (who looks beautiful) and the field with the beautiful horses. Not to mention creativity of font and placement of it. It definitely captures the eye of the reader and made me want to know what the book was about. Kudos to the graphic designer on this book.

Right away Claire captured my attention with the dramatic beginning of the story where Fire Captain Jake found a brown small dog hit by a car hard. He wanted to rescue the dog and get him the help that he needed. This is where big smiles came to my face! Jake was able to reunite with his former high school crush Amanda McNeill who was the resident equine veterinarian. So, she didn’t work with dogs…but she could still help out.

I never grew up with pets so I myself have never experienced the bond that an owner has with beloved pet. However, I loved and appreciated the compassion and passion they felt for this injured dog. Claire did an incredible job bringing out these emotions in the characters. Not only that but the crush that Jake had on Amanda that was resurfacing as he saw her again. That made me smile. However, she didn’t recognize him.

If you read the last book you will be familiar with what happened with the McNeil’s private life being spread all over when they filmed a movie that brought up the tragic Mother’s death. In this book you will get updates about what happened to the rest of the family members and what they are doing now.

I totally agreed when Amanda said it is tough to meet guys because I’d rather read a book than go online or go out and make small talk at a bar. Plus, I don’t drink! Yes, like her sister says in the book I probably do sound like I am ninety! But it is the truth!

I was shocked when Cowgirl cow-kicked Amanda hard and she went soaring through the air!! Now she had a broken shoulder to deal with! I couldn’t imagine the shock that she went though when that happened let alone the agony of pain she was going through. My heart went out to her! Claire did an incredible job writing that scene! I have never read anything like that before. When I said it shocked me I really meant that! Putting myself in Amanda’s position I can’t imagine the pain she must be in.

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Tena

Entertaining feel good read! Yep its a little steamy too!

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019

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Okay, remember the hunky firefighter from the first book? What you haven’t read the first book, yet? Better get a wiggle on and pick it up. LOL
Anyway this book is his story. He let a learning disability and his father’s apparent lack of respect for his decision to become a firefighter instead of going to college define him as an adult. I loved how the author set him up years ago s a scrawny high school freshman crushing on his student tutor, Amanda McNeill. Now the tables have turned. He’s a six foot five inch hunky fireman who rescued a dog hit by a driver that didn’t even stop. (Should be a special place in Hell for people that hit dogs and drive away. Okay putting away my soapbox.) To get help, he takes the dog to the nearest veterinarian. Low and behold the vet is Amanda McNeill. Wow, do the sparks fly... Chemistry between Jake and Amanda sizzles right off the page, despite their insecurities. Coming face to face with Amanda will Jake’s fantasies come true? No spoilers here.
I loved this book from beginning to end. Being a dog person, I enjoyed the way the author wove the story around the wonderfully believable characters, their feelings and the dog. I can’t wait for book three, Dylan’s story.
I highly recommend the book. Are you still sitting there? So what are you waiting for? Get your copy today and curl up in front of a cozy fire with The Very Thought of you!

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A modern love story with old fashioned sweetness.

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020

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Finally, a slow burn with all of the romantic foreplay. This series has such an incredible backdrop. As a San Diego native, I enjoyed the rich and realistic description of beautiful Rancho Santa Fe and the local beach spots. This book is the second in the Pacific Vista Ranch series and my favorite so far. I am excited for the next installment, not only to discover what happens next in this wealthy ex-Hollywood family, but, to hopefully get snippets of these two characters again. Amanda is strong, pure, compassionate and caring the perfect match for Jake, a comeback kid who goes from scrawny underdog to California firefighter dreamboat. Courageous, tender, sexy and loyal...with just one insecurity and just one girl who can help him overcome it. I love them both and enjoyed rooting for their happily ever after (the steamy daydreams of each other along the way weren't too bad either!)

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Katja

Solid book, but it didn't reach the first one

Reviewed in Germany on January 7, 2022

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I liked this book, but it felt quit different than the first one.

This book is mainly focused on the two main characters of Amanda and Jake and there where only very few scenes with other characters (about 1,5 with Jake's family and a few very small scenes with Amanda's family on the side).
Maybe it was my wrong expectation, but there where so many interesting side characters introduced in the first book and there was a huge focus on the movie making on the family ranch, that I believed the author would at least in small parts continue with this storyline. But except for about the last 4 or 5 pages the whole movie making thing and all those people involved there (the meddling movie director, Holt the stuntman,...) aren't part of this story. I also missed more interaction between the sisters. Sam, the main character of the first book is rarely mentioned and although Dylan is more part of this story than the first one, she remains rather colorless and one doesn't really get an insight into what makes her tick.
All that sounds bad and it is, when I only see it as a continuation of the first book which isn't fair.

When I read this book as a complete standalone story it is well written (especially regarding the descriptions of the surroundings of the northern San Diego area) has an interesting storyline and likeable main characters. And that is why I still think the book is worth 4 stars.

I will still continue the series and hope that some of the characters introduced in this book and the first one will return and get their small part in another story. At least Dylan and Rafe will get their own stories as far as I know. ;-)

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