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lovelyinnature's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Omg Ivan and Rory my beloveds. They're so full of love and just have insane chemistry with one another. Rory, he starts off so differently than by the end and it's so lovely to see. He was always like that but just had a few layers of protecting. Ivan, oh Ivan, my guy a true poet. He said some of the most beautiful and also saddest things. He's so genuinely good and he deserves to be loved and cherished as well. Oh when Ivan told Rory, you make me happy I stopped hating myself, I've never in my life heard something so damn romantic like wow. I love that Harry is in this more and Hope my girl still an icon. Kieran my beloved he's so much happier even just as a side character and im just so happy for him. I also like the video ideas to promote the ranch. I can't wait to see how they resolve the salvation anew plot I feel it might culminate next book and im so interested!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
secret_librarian's review
4.0
Rating: 4
Steam: 3
PoV: dual, 3rd person
MM | opposites attract | hurt / comfort | size difference
The Fortunate Son was a great continuation of the Redemption Ridge series!
I loved Rory and Ivan’s instant and intense chemistry! I was intrigued by Ivan from the first book and I really enjoyed getting to know him more. He came across as gruff and a little grumpy at first, but it wasn’t long before his softer sides showed.
The banter and back and forth between Ivan and Rory was a lot of fun, especially with all their chemistry and tension. Both of them had been through a lot in the past and I liked the hurt / comfort aspects of their story. Even with the characters’ past traumas, the story never felt particularly heavy, it got emotional at times but overall I just really enjoyed seeing Ivan and Rory finding comfort in each other.
I’m growing very fond of the found family vibes in this series and there are some great side characters as well. There were some angst and drama here, but nothing over the top - just a perfectly enjoyable story.
I’m very curious about Cash and his story, and I definitely look forward to seeing more of Redemption Ridge! As there’s a bit of an overarching plot in the series, I’d recommend reading them in order, even if I’m sure they’d also do fine as stand-alones.
Steam: 3
PoV: dual, 3rd person
MM | opposites attract | hurt / comfort | size difference
The Fortunate Son was a great continuation of the Redemption Ridge series!
I loved Rory and Ivan’s instant and intense chemistry! I was intrigued by Ivan from the first book and I really enjoyed getting to know him more. He came across as gruff and a little grumpy at first, but it wasn’t long before his softer sides showed.
The banter and back and forth between Ivan and Rory was a lot of fun, especially with all their chemistry and tension. Both of them had been through a lot in the past and I liked the hurt / comfort aspects of their story. Even with the characters’ past traumas, the story never felt particularly heavy, it got emotional at times but overall I just really enjoyed seeing Ivan and Rory finding comfort in each other.
I’m growing very fond of the found family vibes in this series and there are some great side characters as well. There were some angst and drama here, but nothing over the top - just a perfectly enjoyable story.
I’m very curious about Cash and his story, and I definitely look forward to seeing more of Redemption Ridge! As there’s a bit of an overarching plot in the series, I’d recommend reading them in order, even if I’m sure they’d also do fine as stand-alones.
brittaddictedtobooks's review
4.0
I think I maybe liked the first book better but really this was just as enjoyable. Really like this series so far.
robinsease's review
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
letstalkaboutpaiges's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Loved it! “We’ll just get it out of system” -famous last words. The immediate sparks were flying around and I loved the gentle ribbing from their friends and family. It was so cute seeing Ivan with his cats, and Rory’s cooking was an unexpected and sweet surprise! My only wish is that we would’ve gotten a little more about the cult and Rory’s dad’s campaign, but I have a feeling we’ll be getting more cult later on! and Hope. She’s for sure a highlight of the series and her shenanigans are amazing. We all need a hope in our lives!
teereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I quite enjoyed this one. This was a lower angst story than Guys Like Him, and I enjoyed the chemistry between Ivan and Rory a *little* bit more than Kieran and Finley. This is a great series so far. I like the aspect of second chances and redemption. It is called Redemption Ridge, after all. The characters are really well written and complex. I like Rory especially. He's assumed to be a spoiled rich boy, but he really isn't and is so much more than that. The found family in this series is wonderful, and the community they create with the other side characters is so wholesome. Finley's mom is probably my favorite. I will definitely be continuing on with this series.
kjnrose's review against another edition
5.0
We are back to Redemption Ridge to see Ivan and Rory's story, this is the second in the series and should really be read in order. I just love Ivan and all the other characters, this is such a steamy, sweet read.
10111111111's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Rating: 4.5 stars (9/10)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, instalust, many firsts, ex-criminal, farm, hiding from the media
Review:
I loved the performance in this audio as well. This series is so underrated, and I loved listening to this story again. I'm excited to see Cash and Nick's story too, since Lance West's performance of Cash is very gruff, and I'm curious to hear him play that voice for a whole book.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, instalust, many firsts, ex-criminal, farm, hiding from the media
Review:
I loved the performance in this audio as well. This series is so underrated, and I loved listening to this story again. I'm excited to see Cash and Nick's story too, since Lance West's performance of Cash is very gruff, and I'm curious to hear him play that voice for a whole book.
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, I adore this series. For real, this book was so good. I love the guys on the ranch and cannot wait to read more of their stories.
kaitlin_durante's review
5.0
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
The Fortunate Son is the second book in Aimee Nicole Walker’s Redemption Ridge series. Ivan Gallagher is living out his dream as foreman of Redemption Ridge and beekeeper of the thriving Rocky Mountain Liquid Gold company. Although he may be lonely at times he finds himself happy with his found family on the ranch. When Rory Snyder is dropped at the ranch and told to stay under the radar Ivan is faced with someone who never expected. Rory is immediately drawn to Ivan but wants to prove his worth outside of his family’s wealth and notoriety. The two try to keep things just physical but with late night confessions and intimacy they’ve never experienced before the two men are faced with an uncertain future.
Ivan Gallagher is a secret giant ginger sweetheart. He has a difficult time trusting Rory after his very forward advances on their first encounter. He thinks it will be easier to keep things just physical but that is blown to pieces as the pair start sharing firsts together. I loved seeing the high heat of the bedroom come down to a simmer where they shared secrets and allowed each other to just feel. Ivan being a protective bear over not just his bees but Rory was adorable.
Except you, Ivan. You’re just for me.
Rory Snyder refuses to be just a spoiled man dropped onto his brother’s best friend for protection. He wants to prove his worth on the ranch and finds his passion in the kitchen with Harry. Rory has avoided diving deep into his feelings after losing his mother and in a way his father. Ivan helps him open up and acknowledge the feelings that have been suppressed for so long. Rory may have pursued Ivan first but the fire burning between them is mutual as the two light up the sheets and some other places ;-)
Leaning into his caress like a kitten, Rory said. “You know this spells trouble, right?”
Ivan slid his hand back to palm Rory’s head and bring him closer. “Big trouble,” he whispered against Rory’s lips.
This is an emotional read as both Ivan and Rory find themselves learning a lot about themselves as well as each other. The two are so afraid to look towards a future with both their paths being so different. I loved the found family on Redemption Ridge being there not just for Ivan but for Rory as well. Cash has provided a landing pad for so many at his ranch and now I can’t wait for him to find his HEA.
4.5 stars for Rory and Ivan learning to love themselves as much as each other.
The Fortunate Son is the second book in Aimee Nicole Walker’s Redemption Ridge series. Ivan Gallagher is living out his dream as foreman of Redemption Ridge and beekeeper of the thriving Rocky Mountain Liquid Gold company. Although he may be lonely at times he finds himself happy with his found family on the ranch. When Rory Snyder is dropped at the ranch and told to stay under the radar Ivan is faced with someone who never expected. Rory is immediately drawn to Ivan but wants to prove his worth outside of his family’s wealth and notoriety. The two try to keep things just physical but with late night confessions and intimacy they’ve never experienced before the two men are faced with an uncertain future.
Ivan Gallagher is a secret giant ginger sweetheart. He has a difficult time trusting Rory after his very forward advances on their first encounter. He thinks it will be easier to keep things just physical but that is blown to pieces as the pair start sharing firsts together. I loved seeing the high heat of the bedroom come down to a simmer where they shared secrets and allowed each other to just feel. Ivan being a protective bear over not just his bees but Rory was adorable.
Except you, Ivan. You’re just for me.
Rory Snyder refuses to be just a spoiled man dropped onto his brother’s best friend for protection. He wants to prove his worth on the ranch and finds his passion in the kitchen with Harry. Rory has avoided diving deep into his feelings after losing his mother and in a way his father. Ivan helps him open up and acknowledge the feelings that have been suppressed for so long. Rory may have pursued Ivan first but the fire burning between them is mutual as the two light up the sheets and some other places ;-)
Leaning into his caress like a kitten, Rory said. “You know this spells trouble, right?”
Ivan slid his hand back to palm Rory’s head and bring him closer. “Big trouble,” he whispered against Rory’s lips.
This is an emotional read as both Ivan and Rory find themselves learning a lot about themselves as well as each other. The two are so afraid to look towards a future with both their paths being so different. I loved the found family on Redemption Ridge being there not just for Ivan but for Rory as well. Cash has provided a landing pad for so many at his ranch and now I can’t wait for him to find his HEA.
4.5 stars for Rory and Ivan learning to love themselves as much as each other.