Bright Eyes (Coulter Family)

4 stars, A good man BRIGHT EYES (KENDRICK/COULTER/HARRIGAN, #5) by Catherine Anderson I used to judge all books by Catherine Anderson's books. I found that so many of her novels made me laugh and also cry. But, then small vulgarities were added to them and I found myself veering away from that measuring stick. This is a contemporary romance, but also a suspense novel. #catherineanderson #KendrickCoulterHarriganSeries #contemporaryfiction #berkleybooks

I have to start out by saying that I could not put this book down. From start to finish, I enjoyed every page of this book. This was my first Catherine Anderson book and it WONT be my last. I want to read about all the siblings now! Natalie Patterson is a devoted mother to two children that you grow to love. Chad, a child suffering from divorced parents acting out and growing up far to fast. Rosie, a little girl that you love from the start. (Although I think that Rosie's character was far fetched for her age.) Natalie has divorced her husband and the father of her children after 11 years of marriage and she lives at her family home with her gramps, father, and sister. (They are included in this quite story quite a bit and you have too love them also.) She owns a club where she loves to sing her songs. Zeke Coulter lives next door and falls in love with Natalie almost instantly when Chad destroys some of his property. He hires Chad and Natalie and little Rosie to work off the debt by fixing all the work themselves. Then, Natalie's ex-husband is murdered and she is the main suspect right up to the end of the book. This book was very WELL written and instead of foccusing on the two main charcters, you got to read about their families and actual surroundings. Also, the family pet is even included in this book a lot. She is a goose that will make you laugh so hard you'll cry. I wouldn't say that this is a hot steamy romance book, more like a knight in shining armor book that is family oriented. If you like heated emotional scenes between the two main characters than this book is not for you, but if you like simple, love inspired books then read this one.

This was my first Catherine Anderson book & I absolutely loved it! When I read the back cover to see what the book was about, it didn't seem so interesting, but once I started reading, I could not put the book down. Catherine Anderson has a way of making her leading man seem like the perfect man. Instantly, I fell in love with the characters & was rooting for Zeke & Natalie to get together. This book has good romance & an interesting mystery as well. I can't wait to read my next Catherine Anderson book.

I love all of Catherine Anderson's books. Bright Eyes is no exception. Zeke and Natalie are a wonderful couple; and the secondary characters are so real and entertaining. Like all of Catherine's books, this story has it all. I really enjoyed this book. I found it endearing and very funny at times. I also enjoyed the mystery plot as well.

I haven't had a Catherine Anderson book that I didn't like, so I was anticipating a great read when I stopped and picked Bright Eyes up at the bookstore. I was not disappointed - in fact I was so entertained by the story line as well as the secondary characters that I found myself laughing out loud. The gander and Rose are pure fun. Bright Eyes is fun - full of tender romance - heated passion - and lead characters who have depth and character. Catherine Anderson has written a beautiful story about love that comes when you least expect it and manages to overcome all obstacles. By the time I finished the book (all in one sitting, I might add) I was believing in the magic of the heart and that love can find us even when we aren't looking. Cannot wait for the next book to be released..........