Melanie Jacobs has a lot on her mind, holding down two jobs as well as running the family ranch. She is also struggling with a problem that in no way involves the best friends she has ever had. Colton and Hawk are guys so they could never understand what it is she is going through ... even though they have always been there for her. Her life could certainly get better with a few RISING ASSETS coming her way ... that and a lot of luck.

Colton Freeze has always had a soft spot for his best friend Mel and he knows something is up with her especially when he finds she is working herself to exhaustion. He and Hawk and Mel had always planned for the three of them to go into business together. Isn't it funny how plans can fall apart when you realize that someone you love ... someone you really love ... needs you?

RISING ASSETS is funny, sexy and touching all rolled into a "cannot put down" book. Author Rebecca Zanetti is someone who pulls you into her world and makes it utterly enjoyable and hard to leave. The "friends with benefits" is a theme that has been done before but not like this one ... both Mel and Colton are afraid to make that step over the line for fear of losing their best friend. Each other. I enjoyed watching them work out just what they both want in life and go for it. The family and friends surrounding them added a amazing touches that brought the small town to life. I really enjoyed the betting pool that everyone and their brother seemed to be a part of, the meddling though lovingly done by those in the pool and those who just wanted what was best for this couple. RISING ASSETS is a very good read and I recommend it to anyone who wants a fun contemporary. On a personal note I certainly do hope that Ms. Zanetti plans to write Hawks story ... because I do have a thing for SEALs and this one needs a happily ever after.

Book Summary

Melanie Jacobs is in trouble. With three jobs—including running her ranch—and dwindling funds, she’s exhausted. Not to mention desperately trying to hide a secret. Unfortunately, her best friend Colton Freeze knows all too well that’s something is going on, and he won’t give up until he knows exactly what he needs to fix.

Then Colton learns the truth—that Melanie’s future happiness rests in the fickle hands of fate, and her chances for having a family are shrinking with every passing day. Her only comfort is Colton, but when a heated argument between them turns into an even hotter kiss, the boundaries of their friendship are erased, leaving only a scorching-hot hunger for more.

Every kiss—every touch—is a stolen pleasure. But will their new friends-with-sexy-benefits arrangement bring them closer together, or destroy everything they once shared?

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