Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review. 
 5 Stars 
 I've really loved the Star Harbor Series from Elisabeth Barrett and watching as the Grayson men fall hard and fast for the women in their lives. I'm going to tell you up front that this book has a much more serious feel to it that the first two and most of that is due to Cole's continuing issues with PTSD. That's not to say this wasn't a great book and a wonderful love story because both are true, but there is a realness to this story that will bring forth a lot of emotions. I would be reading along thrilled at the way the relationship was progressing and the bam, something ugly would rear its head and my heart would be breaking for both of these characters. Long Simmering Spring will keep you off balance while completely drawing you in to an irresistible romance you can't help but love. 
 We've known Cole Grayson as Star Harbor's sheriff and loyal brother. What I found so fascinating about Cole is how much he craves what his brothers Seb and Theo have found and that is a woman to share his life. He has the woman picked out but unfortunately Doctor Julie Kensington isn't cooperating. Cole aims to change her way of thinking. 
 It is so fun to watch these two around each other Cole putting on the hard press and Julie trying her damndest to resist. They has a little history from back in high school and while Julie has always had an interest in Cole she worries that underneath that sheriff's uniform is the high school bad boy out to break her heart. However the ongoing drug ring investigation keeps throwing them together and they soon find themselves unable to resist the growing passion between them. Unfortunately Cole's PTSD rears its ugly head and although Julie handles his struggles quite well, Cole doesn't and things become very complicated between them. 
 While the relationship between Cole and Julie is in the forefront of this story, there is so much else going on that this particular book really is more of a romantic suspense. Julie finds herself the target of a local who doesn't like that she has helped his wife and son, on top of that her controlled substance prescription pads keep turning up missing, and she's endured some very personal threats. Cole being the sheriff is bound and determined to get to the bottom of it all and keep Julie safe. In addition we are treated to some entertaining visits between the brothers and we get to check in on the couples from the first two books as well. We see many of the town's residents and Val, the final Grayson brother, is the DEA agent charged with trying to solve the ongoing drug case in town. 
 This book is packed full of action, intrigue, and of course some sexy fun. While it is somewhat different from the first two books in this series, Long Simmering Spring is no less satisfying. In fact I found it to be more emotionally charged and had this ongoing feel of danger that left me on the edge of my seat. I've very much enjoyed watching the Grayson brothers fall in love and am really looking forward to self proclaimed bachelor Val finding his match.