My review of The Family Man by Kelly Eadon
The Family Man is Book 2 in Kelly Eadon’s “Belmont Beach”
series. The circumstances in this book are very different from the previous one
in the series but I love them both. I feel like The Family Man works as a
standalone book even though a few characters from the previous book make small
appearances.
For me, this book is very much about taking chances, and
specifically taking a chance on love. Griffin Hall is a man of many layers and
is more than the friendly coffee shop owner he appears. After being burned by
an ex, who is also the mother of his little girl, his world revolves around his
daughter Mabel. Baker and charming free spirit Beth gets Griffin to open up
more, enjoy himself a little, and re-connect with parts of himself that he suppressed
in his well-meant single-minded devotion to raising his daughter. I like
the chemistry between Beth and Griffin and the way they balance each other out.
There enough steamy scenes to balance to balance the drama. Mabel is cute
without appearing saccharine sweet. I love the connection Beth forms with Mabel
almost as much as I do the one she forms with Griffin. Kelly Eadon does a great
job of conveying the warmth offered by family. The little bit of fear Kelly
Eadon sprinkles through The Family Man adds excitement and acts as a counterpoint
to the romance. The friendships and supporting characters in The Family Man
make a much more textured story and enjoyable romance.
The Family Man is a steamy romance with some emotional kick.
I like that Kelly Eadon has decided to tell The Family Man from alternating
perspectives because it really gives much needed insight into the minds of the
main characters. After reading the past two books in this “Belmont Beach”
series, I am really eager to read Ryan’s book.
