Another very well done book from Harlequin Special Edition. These characters were wonderful and this story was a great escape with just the right amount of love, spice, and hardship.

Meyer, the oldest of four half-siblings, inherits a beach house under unusual terms from their famous but absent father. Sophie, a nurse, harbors resentment towards Meyer for his past relationship with her sister, Corinne. When Meyer and Sophie are tasked with caring for Meredith's children, they reluctantly find themselves drawn to each other despite their complicated pasts. As secrets and misunderstandings come to light, they confront their pasts to move forward. Family dynamics play a significant role, with Meyer's siblings, Sophie's concerns for Corinne, and Meredith's second chance at love adding depth to the story. The ending delivers a satisfying resolution, with Meyer's surprise for Sophie in the epilogue.

The story is set in a fictional Oregon coast town (as an Oregonian myself, I love that)
After the death of a pilot, Meyer is helping the widow and her children as they are closer to him than his family. Sophie thinks Meyer likes the widow, Meyer doesn’t know Sophie believes he got her sister pregnant. Lots of interconnected misunderstandings and dealing with grief.

The pacing wasn’t my favorite and personally I don’t like the two as a couple but those who like grumpy pilots who refuse to get close to anyone, this may be for you

Sophie and Meyer's story is very entertaining. I enjoyed how their friendships and family dynamics impact the story. The story covers many different aspects of people being in love or thinking they are in love. It is definitely a story I would recommend for those who love a good romance where the characters have to do some work to get their happy endings.

An interesting twist on the whole second chance troupe. In which the couple in question are enemies because of what the heroine viewed as what he did to her sister. I did end up enjoying it more than I thought I would.

Good introduction to the new series. Meyer is the oldest of four half-siblings who have inherited a dilapidated beach house from their famous but absent father. The terms of the will are unusual, and they are all unhappy about it. Meyer left his Air Force career as a pilot behind and moved to Cape Cardinale after his best friend died in an airplane crash, determined to save John's flying business and take care of his family.

Sophie is a local nurse who carries a long-standing grudge against Meyer. She met him when she was twelve, and he was dating her sister. She blames him for Corinne's struggles since then. Unfortunately, she encounters him often since John's widow, Meredith, is her best friend.

Matters become complicated when Meredith goes away for a weekend, leaving her two kids in Sophie and Meyer's care. Thrown together to care for Leda and Granger, Sophie finds herself unwillingly attracted to Meyer. She fights the attraction, feeling as though she's betraying her sister. Meyer is equally drawn to Sophie but has his own reasons for avoiding getting involved.

I ached for Meyer and Sophie. They are both mired in the past, so neither can move forward. As the book progressed, I began to suspect that there was more to Corinne's story than Sophie was aware of, and I looked forward to seeing if I was right. Meyer's guilty feelings have led to other issues that affect his outlook on life. It takes a crisis to bring the secrets, fears, and misunderstandings out into the open, where they can be dealt with. The ending was terrific, and I loved Meyer's surprise for Sophie in the epilogue.

Family is a big part of the book. We have Meyer and his half-siblings and their challenges in claiming their inheritance. I look forward to getting to know each of them in future books. Sophie's worries about Corinne are ongoing, and their encounters are heartbreaking. Finally, Meredith has her two children and a second chance at love if she can let go of the past long enough to grab it.

There was one inaccuracy that pulled me out of the story. Meyer was an Air Force pilot, but the author has him talking about landing on aircraft carriers. Air Force pilots are not trained for carrier landings. Only Navy and Marine pilots do that.

I’m giving this book 3 stars. While
It was well written the “misunderstandings” went on through the entire book only clearing up at the very end. It would have been nice to see them resolve things maybe 60-75% and then see them as a couple. The relationship between the half siblings was a little frustrating. Overall it was a decent read.

I am new to this author and since this is the first story in the series I decided to give her a try. I absolutely loved this book!!!
In this first book we are introduced to the Cartell siblings. Half siblings whose common element is their recently deceased renown photographer . A man more interested in his work than in any of his wives and children.
When the will is read, they are shocked to discover the stipulations of the will.
Former military pilot Meyer Cartell is the oldest of the siblings. When his best friend perishes in an airplane crash, Meyer leaves behind his career and moves to Cape Cardinale to help the widow and her kids, as well as take over the operations of the flying company owned by his friend.
Sophie Lane is a local nurse who first met Meyer when she was 12 and he was dating her sister. She blames him for the struggles her sister has endured the past 21 years.
But the more they run into each other and spend time together, the more the attraction grows while also the resentment towards Meyer.
The past, misunderstanding, secrets and revelations all come crashing down , leaving behind pieces of a puzzle that might be too late to put together.
This was a wonderful story about family or lack thereof, with characters that were perfect in their imperfections. It was also a story about letting go of the past, and realizing that there can truly be second chances in life and love.
This reader can’t wait for the next story in the series.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Harlequin. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

The Pilot’s Secret is a well written romance. Good plot and believable characters. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley this is my unbiased review.

Loved it. Thrilled to see it is the beginning of a series. I eagerly await the next one. Engaging and interesting characters. A delightful variety of them. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.