I'll Be There

November 2, 2015
Chase’s satisfying sixth Montgomery Brothers contemporary (after Meant for You) takes an unusual approach to the boss-employee romance. After athlete and business owner Zach Montgomery is critically injured in a climbing accident in Alaska, his assistant, Gabriella Martine, wants to nurse him back to health. But his physical injuries aren’t healing fast enough to suit type-A Zach, and he lashes out at Gabriella and his family in his frustration. Gabriella seems tough as nails, but she’s emotionally vulnerable, and soon she wonders whether she should try to weather the tempests of Zach’s stormy moods or look elsewhere for love. Chase sensitively explores the difficult emotions that arise when an extremely active man realizes that he’s mortal, and she takes a realistic look at falling in love while recovering from a serious injury. Longtime Montgomery fans will appreciate the opportunity to catch up with the other members of the family. Agent: Mark Gottlieb, Trident Media Group.

November 1, 2015
During his recovery from a bad accident on his adventurous vacation, Zach Montgomery has fired several physical therapists. Now his firm, run with family members, is threatening to fire him. His assistant, Gabriella, is recruited to try and get him working again at his home. She's used to working with the stubborn man and has been in love with him for a long time. Zach is frustrated that his healing is so slow. Everything seems to be beyond his control. He is also tired of denying his feelings for his smart assistant, and takes his frustration out on her. As they slowly navigate Zach's recovery and their new relationship, each discovers strength and new purpose as Chase creates satisfying character arcs. Gabriella takes surprising steps before the happy ending readers will hope for, underscoring the theme of taking nothing for granted. The latest in Chase's (Meant for You, 2015) appealing Montgomery Brothers series shows the painful processes of mental and physical recovery, a vivid backdrop against the romance. Fans of Susan Wiggs should be encouraged to try Samantha Chase.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2015, American Library Association.)