Tour ~ Review and Giveaway ~ Only in My Dreams by Darcy Burke

                                                                                         

I'm participating in the Tasty Virtual Book Tour for ONLY IN MY DREAMS by Darcy Burke, February 16th – March 6th, 2015. Avon is hosting a Tour Wide Giveaway for a $25.00 eGift Card to a choice retailer, or Custom Winery Pint Glasses (US ONLY). Follow the tour for more chances to win!

Only In My Dreams

By: Darcy Burke
Series: Ribbon Ridge #1
Release Date: February 17th, 2015
Publisher: Avon Impulse

Book Blurb:

From USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke comes a sexy and emotional family saga about seven siblings who reunite in a small Oregon town to fulfill their brother's dying wish ... and find love in unexpected places.

Fed up with her self-imposed single life, successful event planner Sara Archer heads to a bar for a night of dancing … and bumps into Dylan Wescott, the high school crush she hasn’t seen in years. A little harmless flirting leads to a hot, completely uncharacteristic one-night stand; but when she wakes up alone, Sara knows her life is too complicated for a relationship and there can’t be a repeat.

Dylan, a divorced, ex-military construction contractor, limits himself to casual flings—his failed marriage proves he’s better off alone anyway—but he can’t stop dreaming about Sara. And when his firm is hired to oversee the renovation project run by the Archer siblings, Dylan and Sara are unable to resist their explosive chemistry.

But when their secret affair grows beyond “friends with benefits” and neither is willing to admit they want more, family drama and emotional scars may ruin their chance at a love they believed was only in their dreams.

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📝 Updated Review Note:
This review was originally published in 2015 and has been refreshed in 2025 to improve formatting, readability, and SEO. My love for this story hasn’t changed—if anything, it’s grown! Enjoy this updated spotlight on Dylan, Sara, and the unforgettable Archer family.

My Review:

If you love heartfelt romance with layered family dynamics, Only in My Dreams is a must-read. As a long-time fan of Darcy Burke, I devour everything she writes—and this book was no exception. What immediately stood out was the unique family concept: sextuplets who grew up in the spotlight as part of a reality TV show. It's such a fresh setup, and it sets the tone for a series that explores the deep bonds and challenges of an extraordinary sibling group.

This first installment introduces us to the Archer family and the emotional weight they carry, especially in the wake of a recent tragedy. The story balances family ties, personal growth, and romantic tension beautifully. I especially appreciated the inclusion of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)—something I wasn’t very familiar with—which added an insightful layer to the plot.

As for the romance? 🔥 Dylan and Sara absolutely sizzle. What starts as a one-night stand quickly evolves into something deeper when Dylan ends up as the contractor on a family project for Sara. Their chemistry is electric, and while things get steamy (and yes, a little raunchy at times), the passion is always in service of the story. If you appreciate strong, emotionally complex characters who find themselves navigating love in unexpected ways, you’ll be hooked.

Darcy Burke’s writing style blends the emotional pull of Jill Shalvis, the spice of Lori Foster, and the warmth of Christie Ridgway—but she brings her own distinct charm to every page.

Final Thoughts:

Only in My Dreams is more than just a steamy romance—it's a story about family, healing, and finding your place in a world that watched you grow up. It’s the perfect kickoff to what promises to be a deeply emotional and addictive series.

About the Author:

Darcy Burke is the USA Today bestselling author of hot, action-packed historical and sexy, emotional contemporary romance. Darcy wrote her first book at age 11, a happily-ever-after about a swan addicted to magic and the female swan who loved him, with exceedingly poor illustrations. 

A native Oregonian, Darcy lives on the edge of wine country with her guitar-strumming husband, their two hilarious kids-who each seem to have inherited the writing gene in some form-and two Bengal cats. In her "spare" time Darcy is a serial volunteer enrolled in a 12-step program where one learns to say "no," but she keeps having to start over. Her happy places are Disneyland and Labor Day weekend at the Gorge.

Author Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

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