The first book in the new series, Walker's Grove, will mainly focus on two people, Dixon Williams, 30, and a longtime resident of the area—and Melody 'Mellie' Sullivan, 26, a transplant and business owner to the area. Several of Mellie's friends are also lifetime residents, and together, they have a book club where they enjoy reading naughty books. The story will involve the meeting, relationship, and interactions between Dixon and Mellie.
Dixon and Mellie will meet at a 'speed-dating' social that neither one wants to attend. Mellie is there as the wing woman for her friend, and Dixon is there to appease his meddling Grandma. But, they meet before the event, have a heart-to-heart chat that brings up future goals for a mate. That talk includes discussing a dominant/submission with a domestic discipline lifestyle.
Dixon: "In some ways I want a traditional relationship. I think a couple should love each other and respect each other, but ultimately someone's got to be in charge, and I want that person to be me."
Mellie: "What does that mean? How would you be in charge?"
Dixon: "It means there would be rules and expectations, and if my partner failed to meet those, there would be consequences. I'm not talking about abuse. Everything would be consensual."
Dixon and Mellie each leave the event, but their mind continues back to the conversation with one another. Both have goals they have been working to obtain—Mellie's lingerie shop and Dixon taking over the family hardware store. Mellie doesn't plan to give up her shop, even after marriage or children—she can either have it all or do without the latter two. Dixon is perfectly fine with a working wife because she would be someone who understands business. They could intelligently converse about their workday and still have a future. Now, the courtship begins, and it isn't without issues.
Grace: "Why are you so resistant to meeting someone? Even if you're not on the hunt for true love, like me, why close yourself off to any possibilities? What if you're missing out on something great?"
"As much as I wasn't looking for a relationship, a part of me felt like this was a dream come true. A strong, dominant man who wasn't afraid of a smart independent woman? It sounded like a match made in heaven."
Mellie: "I like that you're not afraid to tell me what you're feeling, even if it makes me blush. I appreciate honesty. I don't have the time or energy to play games."
Dixon: "I think we both should promise each other complete honesty during our relationship, whatever it turns out to be and for however long it lasts. For me, being in control isn't about bossing you around, it's about making sure you're safe and happy and healthy. It's about having a clear line of authority when decisions need to be made and we don't see eye to eye."
Rule One: To be safe
Rule Two: Be respectful
Rule Three: No lying and lies of omission also count.
The story's plot will have Mellie and Dixon meeting at a local speed dating that they do not actually attend but become acquainted with a friendly chat. It leads to Dixon finding her business and asking her out to dinner—and I admire that while Mellie has her goals, she doesn't close herself off immediately. Before long, Dixon and Mellie see each other often—but she doesn't grasp that as a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship until he lays it out. She has doubts about how he will react when he sees her home, learns of her family, and questions if that will send him packing. While Dixon is a bit overwhelmed, he isn't turned off but her family's wealth. He will even attend a dinner party at her home and meet her parents and their friends, which no one treats him like he is beneath them. But, Dixon keeps Mellie a secret from his family—eventually sharing with his Grandfather but not his Grandmother. When they meet, it is a terrible experience of abusive behavior and humiliation. After so long, Mellie, hurt, confused, and finally angry, gets up to leave, and she and Dixon have words. So, where will that leave them? Is his family going to come between their relationship?
Overall, I liked the story with the characters and interactions. The chemistry between Mellie and Dixon sizzles and compliment each other. I think they each have life goals that mesh well and can be accepting of the other. I felt Dixon dishonored Mellie with his grandparents. For both him and his Grandfather to just sit at the table as his Grandmother berated and humiliated her repeated was upsetting. In truth, Dixon broke rules number two and three—he wasn't respectful to her, and his keeping her a secret to his Grandmother was a lie of omission. The rules are in place, and don't get a pass by the dominant partner—no excuses. If anything, they should be held at a higher level. How dare he call her out when he was mainly the guilty partner! She wasn't wrong calling him a liar—he did lie by omission, and now their relationship has been broken. Will they overcome this event? What will happen between Dixon and his grandparents? And Mellie?
Dixon: "I love you, Melody Sullivan. All your sweetness and sassiness, and even your bad temper."
Mellie: "I love you, too, Dixon Williams. All your bossiness and sexiness and even your need to smack my behind.
Dixon: "Maybe someday you can be Melody Williams."
Mellie: "Maybe someday."
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- Bristol Book Blogger 📚📖📓Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2021
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