
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

Samanthe Beck has whipped up a sweet, sexy and emotionally charged romance that was an absolute treat. Hard Compromise was the perfect kind of romantic read to keep you warm this Holiday Season.
It’s no secret that I am a big sucker and fan when it comes to Brazen novels. And so when I read the blurb of Hard Compromise, I was sold. Emotionally flawed heroine that was sassy. Check! Sweet and sexy alpha hero. Check! A beautiful love story that will give you the warm fuzzy feeling. Double Check!
Ethan Booker made a promise ten years ago to sixteen year old Laurie Peterson. Fast forward to the present and Sheriff Ethan Booker is ready to check up on his favorite jailbait. Ethan has been lusting and loving Laurie for ten years and has been patiently waiting till she was ready for him emotionally and physically.
Laurie grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. She has learned the hard way that she had to only rely on herself since her mother was selfish and didn’t care for her at all. As a successful baker and owner of Babycakes shop, Laurie should be happy but something is missing. LOVE. Well, it was something that she never thought she would experience until Ethan Booker reappeared back in her life and demanded that this thing between them is real.
While Laurie tries to keep her feelings for Booker in check, her mother decides to reappear back in her life demanding money. Laurie just wants to get rid of her mother and her blackmailing ways and so she caves in. But what happens when her mother comes back demanding for more money? Will Laurie’s past and fears push her away from moving forward with Booker, who grew up with a silver spoon? Can the girl from the wrong side finally see that there is no wrong side when it comes to love? And how far will Ethan go to help Laurie to see that there is nothing wrong in asking for a helping hand?
Hard Compromise is a very sweet and sexy read but most importantly it has that emotional undertone to pull you in. I love and adore both Ethan and Laurie since the author was able to showcase their raw vulnerabilities. I especially love how Ethan helped filled in the missing pieces in Laurie. So if you are looking for a love story that is brimming with so much love, understanding, truth, compassion, and beauty then this book is for you.
