In the small town of Bailey, country music, motorcycles, and reckless teenagers are the norm. Fallon Davis and Wesley Jones are no exception. That is, until Wesley disappears from Fallon’s life when she needs him the most.

After losing everything important in her life, Fallon replaces her love for Wesley with hatred. Fifteen years later, Fallon has quit waiting on Wesley. She is ready to focus on her life, career, and friends at Backwoods until the unthinkable happens. Wesley rides back into town, and he quickly realizes Fallon wants nothing to do with him, but will he take no for an answer?

Will Wesley be able to win over Fallon, or will the memories of their past be too much for their future to handle?

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Waiting on Wesley is a story about second chances: one where you see the past and understand where these two characters were and you see them in the present, wondering where they will go and what risks they will take. Overall this book is decent. It is very short in comparison to what I was expecting. I feel like this could have been great if there had been more character development and plot happening. This book is very straight forward and to the point. It hits all the high points expected from a contemporary story. There are a lot of different sub genres represented: second chance romance, MC, alpha male, family tragedy and betrayal. Dixie Rae blends them all together into a story that somehow works rather well.

This book is told in dual POVs which gives the story a bit more depth. We see Fallow’s reaction to Wesley’s return, as well as Wesley’s frustration that his grand plan is not happening like he hoped. There are high points and low points for them both. This story stars with a first love that is overshadowed by tragedy and abandonment. At the time, Fallon’s reactions seemed a bit over dramatic, but you can also see her POV and somewhat understand why she is that way. I was surprised with how Wesley’s character was what I expected but suddenly not. He has a few layers in the story and his determination is admirable.

I feel like this book is a good idea with a decent presentation that could use some loving. It needs to be flushed out and expanded to create a more well rounded story. I read the book and understand the story and what the author intended, but I also feel like so much more could have happened. What you read has potential to go beyond but instead it stays in the safety of what it is.  It is a very quick read that follows the mandatory check list of a second chance love story without the personality and flair I was hoping for.

“What can I get y’all boys?” I ask sweetly, still avoiding his eyes.

“We’ll take a round of SoCo for starters,” the chunky one states with a wink.

“Five SoCos, comin’ right up,” I say as I go to grab the shot glasses. Then I hear his raspy voice, and my body betrays me. Stop it! Don’t do that! Everything within my body comes alive with the sound of his voice.

“That’s four shots and a Coke,” Wesley states. I turn on my heels quickly.

“Coke? Are you sure?” I question, and he nods in agreement. “You want it in a shot glass, too?” I ask like the smart ass I’ve become over the years.

With a husky laugh, he answers, “Whatever you want to do, Pumpkin.” I stiffen at the name, but don’t turn around. I haven’t been called that since the day he rode away. After gathering myself together, I pour him a shot of Coke into a glass. He smiles when I place it in front of him.

“Come on, Pumpkin. Pour yourself one. I think me rollin’ back into town calls for a toast.” I roll my eyes, and then Paige hands me a shot glass of Coke. Raising my glass, I put one hand on my hip and wait for his toast. “Here’s to us, Pumpkin. Past, present, and future.” I clink my glass and when it touches my lips, I quickly realize it’s not Coke, but rather sweet cinnamon that burns the entire way down. I’m thankful to have Paige to count on when I need it most. Slamming down my shot glass when I finish, I turn and walk out of the bar and into the back room, holding myself together until I’m alone.

 

Dixie Rae is a small town girl living her dream as an author.  When she’s not writing, she indulges in guacamole, listening to Brantley Gilbert, and drinking a cold one.

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