Inheritance

Inheritance. Katrina Jackson. 2018. 155 pages. [Source: Kindle Unlimited.]

I already knew I was in for a treat with Inheritance, because From Scratch set the bar high. Jackson’s series featuring a lazy southern town looking to inject some new energy into its population. The newest arrival is a librarian, Lorraine, who will be at the helm of a newly reconstructed library.

At nearly thirty, Jonah is Sea Port’s prodigal son. After his father’s sudden death, he reluctantly returned to town to settle his father’s affairs; but instead of just handling business and returning to his life in Atlanta, Jonah decided to stay and take over the construction company his father intended to run with his son.

Lorraine and Jonah have an immediate and potent sexual chemistry, with a side of exhibitionism (it’s actually ridiculous and humorous how little restraint they show). They fit right in with other newcomers to Sea Port, in that regard. I thought their emotional connections were interesting. Jonah was raised to deal with his emotions head on, while Lorraine clearly is still working through abandonment issues caused by her mother. Usually, you see the woman coaching a man to confront his emotional baggage and communicate better, so it was refreshing to see that take on a bit different of an approach here.

The second installment in the Welcome to Sea Port series doesn’t disappoint. Lorraine and Jonah really shine as a set of new(ish) residents who help set Sea Port apart, and to has just enough of previous characters to feel connected, but they don’t overstay their welcome. It’s an enjoyable, erotic, read that still finds a balance of fun and endearing.