The Marcelli Bride (The Marcelli Sisters of Pleasure Road, Book 4)

I started reading this book this morning and finished it this evening. I couldn't put it down. I have not read any of the other books in this series, but plan too. The sneak peak at Mia's story in the back sound very good. I know that reading this one first gave away a lot, but I think going back and reading the others will fill in a lot of blanks for.

Lt. Commander Joe Larson hasn't come to terms with his family issues. Given up for adoption as a baby, his adoptive family had loved him dearly, but when they unexpectedly died, he was dumped into an unforgiving foster system. So, when the Marcelli's suddenly appeared in his life and wanted to claim him as their son, grandson, and brother he's understandably unwilling to give them the opportunity to have a chance after they threw him away. Especially since they want him to end his military career as a Navy Seal and settle down as their only male heir, running the family winery business. When a kidnap attempt on the president's daughter, Darcy Jensen, calls for her to be placed in protective custody, Joe is called upon to help hide her at the Marcelli Winery. Now Joe is forced to deal with not only the family he's trying to avoid, but also Darcy, a woman he finds himself falling in love with, no matter how hard he fights against it. Susan Mallery is an author who continually delivers stories that I am unable to put down! In The Marcelli Bride both Joe and Darcy are facing personal issues that make it hard for them to trust in love, but that doesn't stop them from falling for each other. And I quickly fell in love with them too! I can't wait for the next Marcelli book. Filled with humor, emotion and action, The Marcelli Bride should be on every romance lovers reading list! Melissa Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed