Amy was all set to marry her beau and childhood friend Tony, when out of the blue, Tony’s older brother, Andrew, reappears in their small hometown. Suddenly, feelings Amy thought long forgotten and erased are back and stronger than ever. When she was a teenager, Amy swore undying love to Andrew and he rejected her and headed for the city with all its exciting adventures. Shaken and hurt, Amy tried to forget Andrew but having him back home, coaching the local football team and making plans to reside permanently in their town is making Amy’s feelings come back to the surface. Of course, now there is Tony to consider. Does Amy love Tony the way a fiancée loves a future husband? Or is Andrew’s reappearance and proposal the perfect opportunity Amy needs to try to find out where her heart truly lies?

Irresistible Challenge is a seductive read that forces Amy to choose between her head and her heart. I enjoyed watching Andrew court Amy and try to woo her. His feelings are obvious to the reader, but as with any woman in love, Amy only feels confusion and passion when faced with Andrew’s growing ardor. Community is another essential element to this story and Ms. McGill captivated me with her tale of a football club finally gaining the respect they deserve. However, it was the story of Amy and Andrew’s connection that truly capture the sweet spirit of this story. Though Amy can be a bit frustrating because she constantly doubts Andrew, this was a minor squabble in the whole scheme of the story. Overall, Irresistible Challenge proved to be pure reading pleasure. A sweet and touching romance that relied only on strong characters and true love.

Reviewed by: Sarah W