Susan's Review of Nobody Does it Better by Samantha Chase-Magnolia Sound #9

A billionaire hell bent on transforming a sleepy coastal town.

The hometown girl determined to do whatever it takes to stop him.

Peyton Bishop has big plans and big dreams when it comes to leaving her mark on Magnolia Sound. Her great-grandfather founded the coastal town and every generation before her has left their stamp. Now it’s her turn. But just as she takes the leap and makes plans to build her own restaurant, a sexy business mogul buys her dream property right from under her.

Ryder Ashford knows a good thing when he sees it, and he knows he’s found a gem with Magnolia Sound. He just needs to get the small town up to his standards first. He’s received nothing but praise from the locals so far, but that’s about to change because the bratty and beautiful café owner whose property he just snatched isn’t shy about calling him out on his plans. He should be annoyed she’s getting in his way, but he enjoys their verbal sparring too much.

Ryder’s a man who goes after what he wants, and what he wants is the best.

He never thought that would turn out to be the one woman standing between him and his dreams.

“Peyton Bishop! What a nice surprise! Did you get my flowers this morning?”

“Do you know what you can do with your flowers? She said menacingly. “You can take them and shove them right up your ass!”

To his credit, Ryder’s initial reaction was a raised eyebrow.

“Do you have any idea what you’ve done? She went on, thankful to be able to unload directly on him now. “You just swooped into our town and you are trying to change everything! You think you can go wherever you want and throw your money around to get whatever you want. Well…newsflash, buddy! We don’t want you changing things! Magnolia Sound was doing just fine before you came along."

Nobody Does it Like You is the ninth book in Samantha Chase’s Magnolia Sound series and it features a savvy billionaire and a hometown girl with big dreams of her own.

Peyton Bishop’s desire is to be recognized for her business acumen, not her family connections or pretty face. She has transformed the Magnolia Café from a sleepy, old fashioned restaurant to a popular lunch and dinner bistro which features a mix of comfort and tavern meals with a twist.

Ryder Ashford is buying property all over Magnolia Sound; he’s renovating beach houses, buying businesses and has plans to build a huge resort. But, he’s made a huge mistake –he’s purchased a piece of property that Peyton had been saving up to buy. Ryder is all business; he’s a spreadsheet and suit and tie kind of guy. Feelings are not his forte.

Love Samantha Chase’s voice; I could feel the sexual chemistry between Ryder and Payton each time they talked to each other. Their verbal sparring sizzled with emotion. Loved that Ryder had feelings for Peyton but second guessed himself and truly had no clue how to go about romancing her. Grand gestures didn’t impress Peyton; I loved that she was able to get Ryder out of his comfort zone, to enjoy being together in the moment and to appreciate family and friends. Ryder was a black and white character until Peyton added color to his life.

Nobody Does it Better is filled with charming, insightful characters. Samantha Chase adds depth to the novel and she introduces a new story thread when she adds Ryder’s parents into the mix—I loved this plot choice. I rooted for this couple from the very beginning of the novel when Peyton sends Ryder home to change into normal clothes! I just love this stubborn, unpretentious, down to earth heroine!

Nobody Does it Better contains all of the story elements I adore— a small town setting, sensuous romance and complex family drama. Like a meal from the Magnolia café, this novel should be savored for its dynamic characters and well-paced story line!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC provided by the Author