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babblingsofabibliophile's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
So, I knew I was going to love Davis Montgomery, but I didn’t realize I would love him this much! Okay, maybe I did because who wouldn’t love a broody former Marine, but whatever. I also loved Dakota McGraw so much–she was a strong woman (even if she didn’t always believe that) who worked hard to get what she wanted out of life. She also knew how to bake and I’m always here for a baker. That also meant that her nickname from a certain broody former Marine was “cupcake” and good lort if that didn’t melt my heart. Dakota comes back to her small town home of Resurrection, Montana for a fresh start in life after running from the demons of her past. And she knew in her heart that she would always be safe with the man she spent a scorching hot summer with 6 years ago, Davis Montgomery. Davis was determined to keep Dakota safe after he learned she could be in danger, especially after she revealed that she was also pregnant. Both Dakota and Davis were determined to keep things strictly platonic because both of them were sure that Dakota would be leaving again soon. But, one night they just can’t resist their attraction and chemistry anymore and things get explosive. After that, Davis is even more determined to keep Dakota safe…and keep her in Resurrection for good this time. This was such a great second-chance romance! I loved how protective Davis was of Dakota throughout this book and, eventually, how protective he was of her baby, too, even though it wasn’t his child. Dakota was also such a strong woman even when she didn’t fully believe that, but Davis was determined to help Dakota see her strength again. Once she did, Dakota was an unstoppable force and it was the most amazing thing to see! I loved seeing Dakota’s relationship with her sister Fallon evolve; Fallon pushed Dakota away when she first got back to town, but once Dakota finally went all big sister and yelled at Fallon, they were able to reconnect and become close again. I liked seeing their relationship grow throughout the book and I liked watching them work hard to regain their sisterhood. I also liked watching Dakota bond with Charlie’s wife, Ruby, whom we met in Tame the Heart, and form their little girl gang! It was also nice to see Davis and his brothers banter and open up to each other. Davis has always been closed off with his brothers, but Dakota helped him grow and open up more with his family. Both Dakota and Davis grew a lot as people in this story, and that’s one of my favorite things to watch in books. This book had a bit of suspense in it, too, and it definitely keeps you on your toes! Watching Davis and Dakota fight for their relationship and work through their problems together was beautiful to see. I’m not sure which Montgomery brother’s story we’re going to get next, but I’m beyond excited for Wyatt and Ford’s stories!
Quotes I Loved:
"I mean it. Anytime you ask, I'll be there. Five seconds, five minutes, five lifetimes. I will always come for you. No matter what." -Davis
"Someone once said life begins with a bang and ends with a whimper. But I think life starts with fire. Burn everything down to build it back up." -Dakota
"...the minute my father says Davis, my mind automatically says safe." -Dakota
"My knight in shining armor is a six-foot-three scowling Marine. ...Whiskey, honey, and a late-night lullaby all rolled into one handsome country boy." -Dakota
"Bravery is being scared and doing it anyway." -Davis
"I'll give her every broken piece of me if it means protecting her." -Davis
"Dakota's a dream. A man doesn't wake up from a woman like this." -Davis
"Brawn and beast. Cowboy and cool. Whiskey and warrior. The kind of man who makes you feel like the most important, loved, luckiest, and beautiful woman in the universe." -Dakota
"All I see is us. All I see is Davis. Whiskey and a rebel soul. Duty and destruction and rough hands." -Dakota
"I've told Dakota more than I've ever told another person in my life. She's heard about the darkest parts of me, and still brings me into the light." -Davis
Thank you, Ava and Valentine PR, for providing me with an ARC!
Quotes I Loved:
"I mean it. Anytime you ask, I'll be there. Five seconds, five minutes, five lifetimes. I will always come for you. No matter what." -Davis
"Someone once said life begins with a bang and ends with a whimper. But I think life starts with fire. Burn everything down to build it back up." -Dakota
"...the minute my father says Davis, my mind automatically says safe." -Dakota
"My knight in shining armor is a six-foot-three scowling Marine. ...Whiskey, honey, and a late-night lullaby all rolled into one handsome country boy." -Dakota
"Bravery is being scared and doing it anyway." -Davis
"I'll give her every broken piece of me if it means protecting her." -Davis
"Dakota's a dream. A man doesn't wake up from a woman like this." -Davis
"Brawn and beast. Cowboy and cool. Whiskey and warrior. The kind of man who makes you feel like the most important, loved, luckiest, and beautiful woman in the universe." -Dakota
"All I see is us. All I see is Davis. Whiskey and a rebel soul. Duty and destruction and rough hands." -Dakota
"I've told Dakota more than I've ever told another person in my life. She's heard about the darkest parts of me, and still brings me into the light." -Davis
Thank you, Ava and Valentine PR, for providing me with an ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Stalking, and Pregnancy
acourtoffantasies's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am utterly obsessed with Davis Montgomery and while I thought I liked him in Tame the Heart being able to dive into his story here in Rope the Moon had my heart bursting for this ex military man who will do anything for his family and the girl who got away!!
Dakota is such a strong fmc who wanted to make a name for herself in the world and get out of her small town life so what does any good man who loves his girl do?! He let her go!!
But now she’s back with a dark past, a baby on the way, and looking to come home and start anew. Davis being the protector he is has vowed to keep her protected but he’s so much more than a bodyguard!! He’s seriously so sweet and may or may not be up late buying her baby supplies since she has none. Their chemistry is intense and the spice was hooot!! 4/5 🌶️
THE PLOT TWIST HERE GOT ME SOOOO GOOD!! That’s all I’ll say but I’ve read so many books I am pretty good at seeing what’s coming but this book actually got me so good!
Tame the Heart stole my heart and Rope the Moon solidified my absolute obsession for the Montgomery men. I need book 3 already and I hope it’s about Fallon!! The epilogue does spoil some of the potential books I thought but I’m open and curious to see how Ava continues the series!
If you are a fan of Yellowstone I do highly recommend this series! It’s not as intense as the show but it does give similar vibes of family and protecting what’s theirs from outsiders!
Thank you so so much Ava Hunter for the opportunity to read an advance copy of Rope the Moon! I LOVED it!
Dakota is such a strong fmc who wanted to make a name for herself in the world and get out of her small town life so what does any good man who loves his girl do?! He let her go!!
But now she’s back with a dark past, a baby on the way, and looking to come home and start anew. Davis being the protector he is has vowed to keep her protected but he’s so much more than a bodyguard!! He’s seriously so sweet and may or may not be up late buying her baby supplies since she has none. Their chemistry is intense and the spice was hooot!! 4/5 🌶️
THE PLOT TWIST HERE GOT ME SOOOO GOOD!! That’s all I’ll say but I’ve read so many books I am pretty good at seeing what’s coming but this book actually got me so good!
Tame the Heart stole my heart and Rope the Moon solidified my absolute obsession for the Montgomery men. I need book 3 already and I hope it’s about Fallon!! The epilogue does spoil some of the potential books I thought but I’m open and curious to see how Ava continues the series!
If you are a fan of Yellowstone I do highly recommend this series! It’s not as intense as the show but it does give similar vibes of family and protecting what’s theirs from outsiders!
Thank you so so much Ava Hunter for the opportunity to read an advance copy of Rope the Moon! I LOVED it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
always_reading_rachel's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“Sometimes cupcakes and cowboys are all a girl needs”
No truer words have ever been spoken. This book was such a pleasant surprise. I absolutely loved the mix of romance and suspense. It doesn’t happen often, but the twists in this book actually shocked me. That is my favorite thing a book can do besides make me bawl my eyes out. I couldn’t put this book down, I had to know what happened next! This book does deal a lot with domestic violence, so if that triggers you you should maybe skip this one, but even though it’s a major topic in this book the story is much more one of finding one’s strength and happiness. To step into one’s own, realizing your worth and fighting for what you deserve. That’s such an important message and example.
No truer words have ever been spoken. This book was such a pleasant surprise. I absolutely loved the mix of romance and suspense. It doesn’t happen often, but the twists in this book actually shocked me. That is my favorite thing a book can do besides make me bawl my eyes out. I couldn’t put this book down, I had to know what happened next! This book does deal a lot with domestic violence, so if that triggers you you should maybe skip this one, but even though it’s a major topic in this book the story is much more one of finding one’s strength and happiness. To step into one’s own, realizing your worth and fighting for what you deserve. That’s such an important message and example.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Pregnancy