Can't Fight The Moonlight (A small town grumpy sunshine romance!)

Barbara Freethy

Apr 2020 · Whisper Lake Book 3 · Fog City Publishing, LLC

About this ebook

"Barbara Freethy has done it again with a great new series, that has the reader packing their bags to move to the town of Whisper Lake!" Robin – Goodreads

Justin Blackwood can't remember a time when he believed in the magic of anything, least of all love. A cynical businessman, who grew up in a broken home, he guards his heart with every breath he takes. His job has taken him all over the world and roots are the last thing he wants...until he meets a beautiful innkeeper in Whisper Lake.

Warm-hearted, free-spirited Lizzie Cole wants it all—the dream job of running her own inn and a man who wants to settle down. Despite a previous romantic setback, she still believes in happily ever after and her perfect soulmate. She just has to find him. While the dark-haired man with the shockingly blue eyes makes her heart beat faster, Justin Blackwood is the last man who should leave her breathless. He's her complete opposite and they don't want the same things. 

But when a lunar eclipse throws Whisper Lake into darkness, Lizzie and Justin find themselves struggling to fight the moonlight and a love that could change their lives—if they're willing to take the risk. 

Don't miss this emotional, feel-good, small town contemporary romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy 

NOTE: The Whisper Lake Series is a heartwarming and humorous small-town romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone. There are no cliffhangers! Popular storylines in the series include grumpy sunshine, runaway bride, second chance at love, enemies to lovers, family secrets, blind date, and opposites attract.

The Whisper Lake Series 

Always With Me #1

My Wildest Dream #2

Can't Fight The Moonlight #3 

Just A Kiss Away #4

If We Never Met #5

Tangled Up In You #6

Next Time I Fall #7

What the readers are saying…

"I have just finished CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT and WOW such an emotional book. The characters of Justin and Lizzie were so well written, with so much depth. There were scenes in this book that gave me a lump in my throat. Absolutely loved this book...and can’t wait for the next one!" Booklovers Anonymous 

"Barbara has created a town and community that leaves you wanting to return over and over again. It must be the Whisper of the lake. Or the amazing stories that surround it. Or maybe the great group of friends that make up the magical town. All I know is that I can never get enough." Mommymoose – Goodreads on Can't Fight The Moonlight

"I love how Barbara Freethy doesn't force the romance in her stories...it occurs naturally and organically....oh yeah...there's also a lunar eclipse and a romantic reunion 10 years in the making....and a ghost in the attic!!! This book is truly a joy to read." Trude – Goodreads on Can't Fight The Moonlight

"CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT is a great book! I want to live in Whisper Lake! Lizzie owns an inn and has a run in with a sexy handsome workaholic man-Justin. She finds out that he is staying at her inn. They know that there are secrets, but will they be able to share them and move past them?" Brandi – Goodreads 

"A beautiful story about two people learning to really live life. There are so many different emotions Barbara brings out in her readers. CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT is a truly feel good book." Linda - Goodreads

Ratings and reviews

I want to visit the town of Whisper Lake and become friends with all these wonderful characters. Lizzie and Justin are as different as night and day in some respect; however, they complement each other in the best ways. The attraction and connection between them is instant and progresses naturally and easily. I adore them as a couple and hope to see more of them in future books. Justin has closed his heart due to emotional baggage caused by his family. Will Lizzie be able to help him heal and open his heart to love? You’ll have to read this heartwarming, sweet and emotional story to find out. I loved catching up with all the other characters as they are part of Whisper Lake. And I was excited to finally get the legend behind the name of Whisper Lake. I only wish that it hadn’t wrapped up so quickly, felt a little rushed to me. But it is still a terrific story and worth reading. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

Third book in this series and as always an excellent read. This installment focuses on Lizzie and Justin, there is drama, angst, romance all the feels in a Harlequin style HEA. Grab a glass of wine, find a quiet spot and enjoy!

ARC for honest review with no compensation Can’t Fight the Moonlight is book 3 in the Whisper Lake series by Barbara Freethy. Welcome back to Whisper Lake.. Justin Blackwood and Lizzie Cole complete opposites, who meet when he comes to Whisper Lake to attend his grandparents vow renewal celebration. What happens next…sparks fly, secrets, lunar eclipse and finding a happily ever after or not? Only time will tell....

About the author

Barbara Freethy is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 66 novels ranging from contemporary romance to romantic suspense and women's fiction. Traditionally published for many years, Barbara began indie publishing in 2011 and has since sold over 8 million books! Twenty-three of her self-published titles have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists, including one title, SUMMER SECRETS, which hit #1 on the NYT and DON'T SAY A WORD, which spent 12 weeks on the NYT.

Known for her emotional and compelling stories of love, family, romance and suspense, Barbara is a six-time finalist and two-time winner in the Romance Writers of America acclaimed RITA contest for her novels DANIEL'S GIFT and THE WAY BACK HOME.