Book Review: Siren in Waiting by Lexi Blake

Bethany “Mouse” Hobbes spent her entire life waiting, especially for the love of Bo O’Malley. But for the first time in her life, she is ready to start living, with or without him. She has found her dream, restoring a rustic farmhouse on the outskirts of town. 

Trev McNamara left Deer Run a high school hero and has returned, his football career in ruins. When Trev meets Mouse, he discovers a passion strong enough to overcome his past. But can she accept his need for control? 

Bo O’Malley has lived his whole life in the shadow of his brother, never committing to anything or anyone. When the woman he secretly loved all his life begins an affair with the man who betrayed his trust, Bo will do anything to claim her as his own. 

Transformed by their love, will Mouse be enough woman for both of them? 

Siren in waiting is the fifth book in the Texas Sirens Series. It can be read as a stand alone. Although Lexi Blake is writing as Sophie Oak, its still all Lexi Blake.  There's so much to this story, it's not just a romance. It's much more. Three lives struggling to overcome adversities. Separately they struggle but when when they come together they create a trifecta of strength and love. All this while their lives are in danger. 

Trev McNamara is struggling to overcome his addiction. He returns home temporarily to Deer Run. On day one his will power is tested to only find Bethany 'Mouse' Hobbes saving him from himself. 

Bethany "Mouse" Hobbes has lost both her parents. She's ready to start life and has bought a farmhouse to restore.  Beth has spent her whole life in love with her best friend. However he hasn't reciprocated the same feelings. So she's ready to move on. Her instant connection to Trev McNamara and his insistence on building her confidence is the right start to her new life. 

Bo O'Malley struggles with being accepted by the residents of Deer Run.  He doesn't want to be an outsider like his best friend Mouse Hobbes. His past has dictated his present. When Trev returns to town and swoops in and snatches up his best friend will he finally concede to his feeling for Beth? Or let her go and live with the heartbreak?