A review by vicki_williams
The Pretenders of Copper County by May Archer

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Brilliant start to a new series. 

Chris and Reed have burrowed their way into my heart and will always stay there. Their story just resonated with me and hit all the right notes. It warmed my heart, made me laugh and had me smiling from start to finish. All the tropes I love are here - sunshine/grumpy, small town, fake husbands, bodyguard/protectee - a mix that results in a very entertaining and enjoyable rom com that kept me engaged from start to finish. 

Chris is an adorably sweet and quirky charcuterie specialist who also happens to be generous beyond measure and a magnet for trouble. Think along the lines of inadvertent bar mishap with bikers whilst attempting to do a good deed. Circumstances have the very vigilant and very dedicated bodyguard Reed Sunday enter his life causing them to relocate to the small town of Copper County and its delightful inhabitants. (Copper County just so happens to be next door to O’Leary so there’s plenty of cameos from the O’Leary residents to add some colour.) Chris and Reed find themselves attracted to each other and it’s not long before the chemistry between them sparks ⚡️. Of course the road to their HEA is not without some external drama but nothing that can derail these two wonderful men from having the life they want together and I couldn’t stop cheering for them along the way. 
I can’t wait for the next book in the series.