After Thea’s father passed away, she needed a way to make some money so that she could afford the upkeep of her home, Stony Gables.  Using it as a bed & breakfast worked fairly well but when she was offered a sizable amount of money to allow Max to stay there with his young niece, with Thea acting as a nanny the offer was too good to resist.  What Thea did not realize was that the situation would call for her to also act as Max’s fiancée, not that Thea is not attracted to Max, quite the contrary. However Max claims not to believe in happy ever after endings.  Will Max be able to see reason and let himself love Thea, or will he break her heart the way he feared he would? 

MARRYING MAX is a wonderfully sweet romance with a touch of humor.  Even if she is a bit clumsy, Thea is a woman who is made to be a wife and a mother and Max, even though he does not realize it, would be a great father.  The scenes with Max, Thea and Max’s niece, Emily are heartwarming.  

The romantic sparks between Max and Thea are undeniable not only to the reader but to Max and Thea as well.  This makes it all the more emotional to watch Max withdraw at every turn as he fears failure in another relationship. 

Stony Gables makes a wonderful backdrop for the book.  It is quirky and quite domestic, like Thea. 

With such a peaceful setting and such likable characters Ms. Dixon has penned a must read for the summer!

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