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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
I’m a huge fan of Emma’s books and after reading the entire Tarnished Angels and Kings of Sin series, I thought I knew her dark, sexy, tension and suspense filled worlds. Wrong. Huckleberry Hill was bright, happy, spicy, and extremely swoon worthy. Hadley and Declan’s story was so fun. Declan has everything we love in a rancher/cowboy. He’s also my new favorite thing: an undercover over the top possessive man. He knew what he wanted and he wasn’t actually afraid to go after it but let Hadley find her way through everything she was dealing with. Hadley made me laugh a lot and I felt like I understood a lot of her. It has a delightful small town backdrop, a freaking baby goat, and a hilarious Grandma with an iconic nickname. The emotional development of the love between Declan and Hadley made the story better. Even with his possessive and take no nonsense attitude. I ate this up and I cannot wait for this whole series to continue.
I believe the best word to describe this book is cozy. Because this story was a real cozy romance, with a feel good vibe and adorable characters and funny moments.
I really like the small town trope, and as I'm beggining to realize, I love ranch and cowboy romance as well.. who knew? 🤭
I liked Emma's previous books and her stories and her writing style is just my thing, so when I had the chance to read this one I was stoked. And I wasn't disaponted. She writes stories with heart, character and strenght, and we get lost in them. I will always recommend her books.
In this story we have Hadley, a young woman who returns home to her family small town ranch after her relationship ended. She and her ex found out she was infertile and things just didn't worked out. So a few days in her favorite place were just what she needed.
Declan was a ranch hand at her family's ranch, and he was the perfect golden retriever male character. Lovable, sweet, funny and a tiny bit jealous and possessive when needed. A perfect mix. He fell for Hadley as soon as he met her and as determined as he was he didn't let her go.
They had a love/lust at first sight, and after that moment their banter and every interaction led us to a really good relationship with her being more cautious and him being all in. But as soon as some fears were put aside, their love was beautiful to read.
They had some obstacles, for sure, mainly the ones Hadley's mind created, but Declan was good cleaning thos cobwebs.
The side characters such as Hadley's sister and best friends were perfect additions but the best of the best was Muddy. I loved Muddy. She was smart, funny and devilishly diabolical! 😅 She was probably the cherry on top of this book and it truly wouldn't be the same without her sass and her grandma knowledge.
I can't wait to see more of her in Salem's story.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked it but didn't love it.
Short and sweet, low angst & drama small town cowboy romance.
Like Emma's MC series it's single POV (FMC)
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🌶.5
Short and sweet, low angst & drama small town cowboy romance.
Like Emma's MC series it's single POV (FMC)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶.5
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The author describes this as a blend of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Hart of Dixie and so I HAD to read it. I love the MMC Declan, the motorcycle riding, ex rodeo cowboy who's the new wrangler on the ranch. I think my favorite part is the way they met and the cute nickname he has for her, Bear Snack. The characters are well-written and the plot is solid. Also, there's my weakness, a baby goat. I can't wait for the next book.
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a cute read. The way he loves her is 😍
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was so excited when I received an arc copy of this book! I’ve never been chosen before and to have this be my first one….well I was over the moon excited!
I loved this book from the first chapter. The banter between Declan and Hadley was absolutely hilarious and so much fun. I love a witty, female main character and a quippy male character. It just made it so enjoyable to read, because the chemistry between these two was off the charts, right off the bat. I loved getting to know the other characters and the small town, and as someone that grew up in a small town, it just felt like coming home. And I cannot wait to get to know more about all of them. I will say, I absolutely loved Muddy. She was hilarious, and every scene with her had me laughing.
But again, Hadley and Declan were just a fantastic couple. I loved them right from the beginning. He was so wonderful to her. I love a MMC that just absolutely loves and would do anything for his FMC.
I'm also a huge fan of the surprise pregnancy trope and I thought that was wonderfully played out.
I cannot wait to read more in this series and find out about the other characters. I loved the surprise cameo later in the book. It just felt like... the perfect little tie in and nod to her previous series, which I absolutely loved as well.
Five out of five stars, I cannot wait to read this over again, as well as continue with this series, which I think is going to be just as good, if not better than the Tarnished Angels series.
We’re in our Emma Slate cowboy era, and I’m here for it!! If there’s one thing you can count on with an Emma Slate MMC, it’s that they’re going to fall fast and hard, and I eat it up every. time. I loved Declan. From the moment they met, he was all in with Hadley, determined to get to know the girl who knocked him off his feet. I loved his flirtiness, his confidence, and his patience with Hadley, the way he was able to read her so well. I loved watching Hadley find herself and get back to her roots, allowing herself to find happiness again, even when it was terrifying. I loved the banter between Declan & Hadley and adored the friendship they created. I loved Hadley’s sister and friends, and cannot wait for more!!
[ARC review]
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Absolutely in love with Muddy! She really was all seeing when it comes to the main characters Hadley and Declan. I love that she was able to find someone who accepted her infertility and still loved her. And the pure joy they had when she found out that she was pregnant. You can feel the lack of self esteem that Hadley had and it can resonate with a lot of women.