How To Charm a Beekeeper's Heart by Candice Sue Patterson

Weddings are the last thing beekeeper Huck Anderson wants to be associated with, considering his past. So when he inherits a building occupied by a bridal boutique, he aims to evict the failing business and open a sporting goods store. Until his tenant ends up being Arianne Winters, a woman he’s indebted to from a mistake made years ago. 

When a life-threatening injury derails Huck entirely, Arianne offers a compromise to keep her boutique, and her life, out of bankruptcy—she’ll aid in his lengthy recovery if he’ll allow her to remain in his building. But nursing her adversary proves challenging when her adolescent crush resurfaces. 

Amidst a battle-of-wills, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, providing opportunity to overcome their pasts and start anew. Will this confirmed bachelor consider holy-matrimony, or will Huck’s choices sting them a second time?

Publisher: White Rose Publishing 2016

My Review: I was privileged to read this book prior to it being published. As I am working to be a beekeeper, I loved the honeybee facts at the beginning of each chapter.

I was drawn into the story quickly, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Candice is able to "paint a scene" with her words, so the reader is able to create a movie in their mind. The hero and heroine are realistic; and you will easily be able to identify with their lives. In addition, you will fall in love with Arianne's little girl - Emma, who chips away at the wall in front of Huck's heart.

Find a comfortable reading spot, settle down, and enjoy this book. You will not be disappointed. I give it Five Paws Up.  
(I use "Paws Up" instead of stars or thumbs up for my rating scale. Five Paws Up is the best rating.)