Pretend We Are Us

What a fantastic start to a new series by Ms. Burgoa. She gave us readers a well written storyline full of laugh, suspense, romance and hot times behind closed doors. As for characters, I am here to tell you we are going to have fun with the Timberbridge Brothers. The town remembers them as the hooligans they were as kids and aren’t very welcoming. But when their mother passes, a lady the town adored, the boys are heading back to Birchwood Springs to decide what to do with the estate and hopefully do the town and their mother right.

This is Galeana and Ledger’s story. They met by accident at a resort in Costa Serna where a mixup has them both booked in the honeymoon sweet. He was there for a team-mates wedding and she was on her honeymoon alone after being left at the altar. Their chemistry was off the charts but sadly Gale snuck away before names and numbers could be exchanged. Fast forward to the present. Gale’s grandfather, that she never knew about, passes away and she is possibly the heir to the Maple Haven fortune and a large estate. But two issues are standing in her way 1) a scheming cousin and 2) a stipulation in the will that she must be married in order to claim her inheritance. In walks Ledger, the man she secretly could never forget and he’s definitely not forgotten her. But needless to say they get off to a rocky start due to a miss-assumption. From there I can only say hold onto your hats as the storyline is going to take you on a ride full of twists, turns, deceptions, and finding out that forever love can turn up at the darndest times and under the strangest of circumstances.

I can’t recommend book 1 of the Timberbridge Brothers series enough. Grab it up and be prepared for a heartbreaking, heartwarming, exciting romance. As for this reader, she can’t wait for the next brother’s story to hit the shelves and see what's going to happen next in the small town of Birchwood Springs.

2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars

Wow, Claudia Burgoa is off to a running start with an amazing start to her new “Timberbridge Brothers” series, a small town romance, set in Birchwood Springs. This first book is Ledger and Galeana’s story, and the two first met in Italy, when the hotel accidentally booked them in the same room. It turned into a memorable night, one that left Ledger intrigued with her and wanting more, except that did not happen, at least not then, because fate was not done with them. An inheritance brings Galeana to Birchwood Springs, and when in town, she crashes into the last person she thought she’d see again, Ledger and this meeting almost went as well as the first, NOT! A misunderstanding about who Ledger really is, but one they get that squared away and the two realize they agree about what she needs to do to save her inheritance and possibly the town. The chemistry between these two was smoking hot, and it was great watching their relationship morph into something so much more. It was also great learning more about them and they quickly became some of my favorite characters. I loved all the layers of this intriguing story and how it all played out, with drama, angst, some mystery, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. The mystery and suspense storyline continue on in the next book in the series and adds even more depth to the story and series. And in true Burgoa fashion, the writing, plot, and world building are incredible, as are the character growth and development. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, “Under the Same Sky”.

🎧📚🎧  Erin Mallon and Aaron Shedlock were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life, humanizing them with their voices and were believable in every role. Their portrayal of each was spot on, both showcasing every aspect of their character’s personality, with Shedlock nailing it as Ledger and Mallon doing the same as Galeana. Both were just as fabulous performing the side/secondary roles, too. They set the right tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These two are the perfect pairing, with voices and talent that complement each other and a performance that elevates the already amazing story to another level. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.