ABOUT THE BOOK
After twenty-four years of marriage, I’m starting over. A colorless condo and a cat I never wanted, an empty existence that reminds me of everything I’ve lost. Work keeps me tethered to reality, but it’s the distance from my teenage boys that haunts me the most. Agreeing to keep a custody agreement out of the courts is a decision I regret every day, especially now, as I haven’t seen them in almost a year.
Enter Charlize Campbell.
She’s the last distraction I need, one my boys encourage. A tiny blonde with a mouth like a trucker, and a lifetime of hard-earned strength to back it up. I’ve known her family for years, but I’ve never truly seen her. Until now.
The pull between us is undeniable. But when strange, menacing signs begin to appear, I can’t ignore the gut feeling that someone wants her gone—and I’m the only one who seems to take the threat seriously. The deeper I get into her world, the clearer it becomes she’s tangled up in a dangerous turf war that could cost her everything.
MY REVIEW
Ya gotta love those Benson boys! Seriously, they make me giggle every time. I swear, I didn’t think Erin FitzGerald could surpass her Wolf Mountain Ranchers Series, but the Colson Creek Series has stolen my heart. I was totally captivated by Dan and Charlie’s incredible love story, packed with laughter, heartwarming moments, and just the right amount of suspense.
From the moment I met Charlie Campbell on page one, I was hooked! She’s the fierce, hard-working owner of her family’s concrete business, and trust me, she won’t let anyone push her around. Her witty banter with Ben is just fantastic, and it had me chuckling throughout the book. But what really pulls at your heartstrings is Charlie’s long-standing crush on the quiet, serious Dan Benson. Poor girl thinks he’ll never see her as the capable adult she is, and boy, is she in for a surprise!
When the Benson boys fall, they fall hard and Dan is no exception. He was married for many years and things took a turn for the worse when his clueless ex-wife left him for his unapologetically bad best friend, taking their son far away. Dan was living a quiet and lonesome life until the vibrant Charlie comes crashing in. Her persistence and undeniable chemistry ignited a spark Dan thought he’d lost forever. The moment he steps up to protect her when she’s threatened? Talk about swoon-worthy! My favorite part was when she made him blush. You go girl!
Erin FitzGerald has such a beautiful knack for family dynamics, and her tribute to all the momma bears, especially to Donna, is spot on. She truly becomes a mother figure not just to her own stepchildren, but to everyone within the Benson clan, friends included. What I adore is how Donna’s intuition and motherly meddling play a huge role in their lives. And let’s not forget Erik, the wise patriarch, always there with his pearls of wisdom. The camaraderie between the brothers and their spouses is downright hilarious, making you feel right at home within this wonderfully chaotic family that would do anything for each other. Ben’s story is going to be a hoot!
If you’re thinking about diving into book #2 of the Colson Creek Series, I highly recommend it! But to really soak in all that this fantastic family has to offer, start from the beginning or even circle back to the Wolf Mountain Ranchers Series where you can catch up with sister Ashley’s riveting story. Erin’s ability to weave the intricacies of family life, sprinkled with both heartbreak and joy, is simply irresistible. Take it from me, you have to give Erin FitzGerald’s works a try, they just keep getting better and better!
Colson Creek Series
- We All Fall Down (2025) – My review
- The Greatest of These (2025)
- The Wages of Silence (2025)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erin loves a strong, snarky heroine and a gooey cinnamon roll hero. You’ll find some grumpy/sunshines, dominant alphas, teddy bears, courage, strength, and grit. Her characters have seen a bit of life and carry their burdens, and their real-to-life struggles require happily-ever-afters, since real life has enough sorrow.
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