Wanting Something More (Stepp Sisters, Book 3)

After this, I'm "wanting something more" from Kathy Love! What a wonderful book! This is the last book of the Stepp Sister Series, and it's definitely my favorite. Marty Stepp is a character to whom many women can relate (granted, not all of us can claim to be supermodels). Throughout parts of her life, Mary was teased, rejected, cheated, and criticized by men. And because of these instances, Marty is convinced that she is unworthy of true love. Enter Nate Peck: He was the bane of Marty's existence early on in her life. Selfishly cruel, Nate lived to prank and tease unfortunates. He only cared about himself and impressing his friends. Well... that is until he has a near death experience. This event changes his whole outlook on life. Nate feels sincere remorse for all the horrible deeds he had done - no longer does he want to live selfishly, without care for anyone else. The joining of Marty and Nate is written very convincingly. Understandably, Marty doesn't trust Nate's intentions. But, thankfully, she doesn't completely cut him off. As a result, the two slowly form a solid friendship based on mutual respect and affection; and eventually, this evolves into a breathtaking romance. This story made me sigh out loud several times. It was food for all five of the senses...especially with all the descriptions of Christmas, snow, family, and food. I was tempted several times to use my fire place - but that's just not practical when it's the middle of summer. This is a very good book people! It's worth the purchase.

Marty Stepp is coming home to Millbrook, Maine after leaving behind her life in New York. The fact she has left her career as a super model behind her along with Rod is only the half of it. She is half way home when she hits the snowstorm to end all snowstorms. But this is not the worst. Instead she runs into her high school heartbreak, Nathaniel Peck. This isn't her first run in with this particular man and she is not interested in what he has to say. She has no idea that fate has it's own plans and Nate and Marty are going to be spending a great deal of time together. Nate has changed and for the better. Granted he was once a nasty piece of work but an attack that left him severely hurt seems to be the catalyst to taking life a little more seriously, and to treat people a little bit nicer. People he used to tease and torment are now his friends. He doesn't remember a lot and part of his memories of the way he treated Marty are MIA. But, will he finally be able to remember and make up the hurt he caused the one woman he really has an interest in or will Marty hold on tightly to the hurt feelings he generated/ This was my favorite of the Stepp Sisters' series. Marty and Nate are very interesting characters and their romance was sweet. Again we get to visit with Abby, Ellie, Mason and Chase and I was sorry to have to say good-bye to all of these wonderful characters. Ms. Love writes romance stories with heart and has become one of my favorite contemporary authors.

Critique for: Wanting Something More By: Kathy Love Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars SYNPOSIS: It's a snowy December evening when supermodel, Marty Stepp, drives through Millbrook, Maine in her jaguar. She's left her modeling agency and career with no notice to spend the holidays with her family, sisters Abby and Ellie. On her way home, she encounters Nathaniel Peck, Millbrook's chief of police. She remembers him as a conceited jerk, but unknown to her, Nate's had a life-altering experience, and is not the person he once was. Nate follows her home that snowy evening, concerned she won't make it in her jaguar. When he approaches Marty, all she remembers is a time in high school when he humiliated her. Nate doesn't recall the high school incident at this point. Months ago, Nate was attacked while he slept in his home and almost died, going into a coma. When Nate woke up, he was a changed man. He grew out his hair, became a vegetarian, and is now a "big brother" to a couple of hard-luck kids. Despite the change, Marty is reluctant to believe it, even though the sparks fly between her and Nate from the moment they meet. Marty tries to fight her attraction to Nate, but its futile. She's hopelessly fallen for him. Nate, who is really a great guy, can't help but be attracted to the supermodel. He finds her gorgeous - inside and out. They go out on a series of dates, and Nate tries to go slow for Marty's sake, letting her set the pace. Finally, on New Year's Eve, Nate and Marty consummate their relationship. Nate's old friend, Jared Nye, tries to come between Marty and Nate. His sister, Josie, tells Marty lies about Nate, which scares her so bad, Marty leaves to go back to her modeling career. Nate learns of Jared and Josie's deception, and follows Marty to New York where he wins her heart. CHARACTERS: Nate and Marty - The Main characters Mary Stepp is pretty, personable, and ready to settle down after a high profile career. She wants something more out of life than modeling can give her. Nate Peck is a changed man and a very likeable guy. He's very contrite over his past hurtful actions and he's a male Adonis to boot. Abby, Ellie and their families - Supporting characters It's nice to catch up with Marty's sisters. Abby and Chase are expecting and while Abby tries to knit a blanket for the new baby, she realizes she's not much of a homebody. Ellie and Mason are very happy together. They have a daughter, Emily, who is adorable and precocious. Jared Nye - The bad guy Jared wants everything Nate has - his land and Marty, and will stop at nothing to get it. Through the course of the novel, it is revealed that he's the one who attacked Nate and almost killed him. PLOT AND PACING My only complaint with the pacing is that by page 200, I was as sexually frustrated as Nate. Still, it's not enough to take away my five star rating. When Marty and Nate finally consummate their relationship, its very rewarding. The plot i

Wanting Something More by Kathy Love is a heart felt conclusion to the Stepp Sister trilogy. Marty Stepp has reached a crossroads in her life. She no longer finds joy in her work as a top NY model. Marty comes home to Millbrook Maine to rethink her life. During her first night back she runs into her high school nemesis Nathaniel Peck. Nate embarrassed her beyond belief and she has yet to forget it. Nate Peck now Chief of Police of Millbrook has had a life changing experience. He nearly died from a brutal attack. Nate has changed his ways and has vowed to be a better man. Now if he could convince Marty that he is not the same person back from high school. Marty and Nate slowly build a friendship and a tentative relationship. It's a fragile trust that others prey on to get their way. Both Marty and Nate have to put faith in themselves in order to give this love a chance. Kathy Love's stories touch your heart deeply. They are funny, sweet, sad and passionate. Each story is a treasure.

I have been eagerly awaiting Marty Stepp's story and like the previous books in Kathy Love's Stepp Sisters trilogy, Wanting Something more was another heartfelt and humorous read. Marty is coming home to Millbrook, Maine. It's storming out and the first person she encounters is her nemesis and most hated citizen of Millbrook, Nathaniel Peck. He once hurt and embarrassed her horribly in high school, starting what would be one of her first disappointments with the male species. She's not any happier to encounter him on the stormy night. But... something's different about him, and the more time she spends in Millbrook, getting reacquainted with the town, the more she is coming to find out that something changed the night he was attacked in his home. For his part, Nate would love to get to know Marty. She's smart, sassy, beautiful of course, what model isn't, but beneath her jaded exterior, he senses a soul just as vulnerable and lonely as his own. He wants to prove to her, to all of Millbrook, that he has changed, that he's no longer the jackass they knew and hated. He also wants to find out who attacked him, for his own piece of mind. What will happen between these two? Well, you'll have to read to find out! If you've read the first two stories in this trilogy, you know that missing Marty's story would be a grave mistake. Once again, Ms. Love has created a story with a very sensual thrust, while at the same time, creating a deep and abiding love. This is really a true romance at heart. And besides, who can resist a story where the heroine once detested the hero? Nate's tale is tragic, but it is what he has made of his life since that night that shows what a great man he is. I fell a bit in love with him myself. The one qualm I had was that it seemed like he had become TOO good, in order to make up for being so cruel before. He turned almost too perfect, but I suppose that isn't necessarily a bad thing in a romance story. He was still a great guy, a soft touch, and a man willing to do anything for the woman he loves. I was very happy with the subtle nuances of this story, and especially with Marty's quest to change her own life around, to become someone she could respect. Her story is a nonstop page-turner. You won't want to pass on this story! I guarantee it. The great thing is though, whether or not you've read the first to Stepp sisters stories, you'll still be able to understand this story quite clearly, something most romance fans will appreciate.