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nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
Running from her life that is in chaos, Zoe finds herself in Willow Creek and at her best friend's doorstep. Hiding the true reason for her arrival is easy for some but not for the town sheriff Eli, who just happened to kiss her under the Willow tree months prior at a wedding. But this chance encounter brings out more than just memories of stolen kisses and when the sparks fly. But can Zoe move on with Eli when the baggage from her past is still making waves? Can Eli really open up his heart to another woman when he has only let his daughter in for so many years? From the beginning of this story to the very last page this story had it all. Filled with the sense of family, second chances and overcoming pasts, the reader cannot help but fall in love with these characters and only want them to gt their HEA. I cannot wait to see where A.K. MacBride takes us in the next book in the series.
rinasreadsnz's review against another edition
4.0
First, can we please take a moment to appreciate the gorgeousness that is the cover? It's soo pretty!
Every time I pick up a Willow Creek book I fall a little more in love with the characters. I knew Eli's book would be amazing - because, hello?! Single dad + cute little girl = ovary explosion
Every time I pick up a Willow Creek book I fall a little more in love with the characters. I knew Eli's book would be amazing - because, hello?! Single dad + cute little girl = ovary explosion
naughtybookaffair's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book that I have read from this author and I was blown away. This was a great book from beginning to end. Zoe and Eli run into each other at a wedding. Cant keep their eyes off each other. You can easily see that there is something between them. Zoe is back home trying to live her life when her life the one thing she loves is taken from her. So she comes running back to the safety of her best friend and Eli. Eli doesn't know what to do with the feelings he has for Zoe. He is not sure how to feel about her and what is going on with her. But he will do anything to protect her. I enjoyed this one and cant wait to read the other 2 in this series. A.K gained a fan with this one.
3.5
amz101's review
5.0
Zoe wants out of her life of crazy and takes off to a small town called Willow Creek where she rocks up on her best friends doorstep.
After kissing the town sheriff months ago, Zoe and Eli reunite and even though she thinks she has everyone fooled on why she is really in Willow Creek, she hasn't got him fooled. After running into each other again, sparks start to fly and what was a simple kiss turns into much more but Eli has struggles and has sworn off women and love, apart from his daughter. Will he be able to open his heart up to Zoe? Or will he keep it locked away, afraid of being hurt? He's not let anyone else in other than his daughter for so long, that this isn't as easy as you'd think.
These two were sweet, and this story was sweet, but still held depth and kept my attention. I am not massively into these types of romance, I mean every so often it is good to find one, and this one came to me at a perfect time! The author delivered this book smoothly and it flowed easily and it made my heart so much in so many different parts of the book.
If you are looking for a second chance, light-hearted, easy and fun read, this is your book.
Highly recommend giving it a chance, I am glad I did!
4.5 stars!
After kissing the town sheriff months ago, Zoe and Eli reunite and even though she thinks she has everyone fooled on why she is really in Willow Creek, she hasn't got him fooled. After running into each other again, sparks start to fly and what was a simple kiss turns into much more but Eli has struggles and has sworn off women and love, apart from his daughter. Will he be able to open his heart up to Zoe? Or will he keep it locked away, afraid of being hurt? He's not let anyone else in other than his daughter for so long, that this isn't as easy as you'd think.
These two were sweet, and this story was sweet, but still held depth and kept my attention. I am not massively into these types of romance, I mean every so often it is good to find one, and this one came to me at a perfect time! The author delivered this book smoothly and it flowed easily and it made my heart so much in so many different parts of the book.
If you are looking for a second chance, light-hearted, easy and fun read, this is your book.
Highly recommend giving it a chance, I am glad I did!
4.5 stars!
catsluvcoffee's review
4.0
Ruined is the third book in the Willow Creek series, but like all the books in this series, it can be read as a standalone. I would highly recommend reading the series from the start simply to better appreciate the cast of characters.
I love the world that A.K. Macbride has created in this little small town, where everyone knows everyone and nothing happens by accident! Zoe, fleeing the city after arson burns her gallery to the ground, comes to Willow Creek for safety and refuge. Unfortunately, that puts her running smack dab into Eli again. After she kissed him at Kenzie and Brett’s wedding, he’s been unable to get her off of his mind, and now here she is, showing up unannounced with fear in her eyes.
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I love the world that A.K. Macbride has created in this little small town, where everyone knows everyone and nothing happens by accident! Zoe, fleeing the city after arson burns her gallery to the ground, comes to Willow Creek for safety and refuge. Unfortunately, that puts her running smack dab into Eli again. After she kissed him at Kenzie and Brett’s wedding, he’s been unable to get her off of his mind, and now here she is, showing up unannounced with fear in her eyes.
Read more at Wicked Cool Flight
somanybooksineedmoretime's review
4.0
Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - Eli.
h rating: 4/5 - Zoe.
Drama: 4/5 - Loved the level of drama in this, it wasn't too dark, but it was good!
Thoughts: Very happy with the ending of this series, I am absolutely ready for more from this author.