Hard Fix – the romance that started it all. Throughout the McCullough Mountain series, we’ve gotten tidbits of Frank and Maureen’s start as a couple. I’ve wanted the whole story since book one in the series, so I was excited to dive into this one. And now that I’ve gotten the start of this crazy wonderful family, it’s safe to say that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

The book is part “what started it all” and part present day. To be honest, I’m not sure which part I liked best. I’ve loved the heads of this clan from the beginning (especially Maureen), so I loved getting their love story. That said, I also loved getting to catch up with each couple and seeing where they all are in their relationships. It was like a happy visit to the mountain. I suppose the only fair thing would be to call it a tie. I loved the whole thing from start to finish.

Lucinda Gainey does an excellent job with the narration. As I mentioned, the second part of the book is a catch-up-with-everyone kind of thing, so there are a lot of characters to keep straight. Lucinda Gainey keeps every single one distinct, which was a big help when it came to who was doing what. It made it much easier to distinguish between couples. This isn’t my first time listening to this narrator, so I expected good things. Of course, she delivers.

To sum it up, we have another great McCullough Mountain romance from Lydia Michaels, and like the rest of the series, it’s a book I’ll be revisiting from time to time.