Reviews - The Bitterroot Inn

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Definitely one of my top new fav authors and series this year (2017)!

There’s no doubt that Devney is amazing writer. From the very first story in the series, The Coppersmith Farmhouse, I was hooked. Since I read that book I have been anxiously waiting (for a whole few weeks, lol) for the conclusion to Maisy’s story. Each an every book in this series was different and it had its own amazing appeal. This one was no different, we had the suspense, the attraction between characters and the mystery. Devney did an amazing job developing all these unique characters and seamlessly creating stories that will no doubt be all time favorites for many.
I can’t recommend this series enough! Devney had become a new top favorite and auto-buy author for me!

natsinbookland's review

5.0

emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

amb3reads's review against another edition

5.0

5 out of 5 Stars

Re-Read in August 2019

The Bitterroot Inn is 5th book in the Jamison Valley Series. I really enjoyed The Bitterroot Inn and can't wait to read more by Devney Perry. I loved Maisy and Hunter. The Bitterroot Inn is my favorite book in the series.

dmgrocott's review against another edition

5.0

What a fantastic series.

dianed's review

5.0

Devney Perry has an amazing way of writing about people who have secrets and how that can damage a relationship. She also has a way of letting her characters work through the pain and get back to the happiness the deserve. In The Bitterroot Inn a traumatic experience has left Maisy Holt with nightmares, flashbacks and a wonderul little boy. When she meets Hunter Faraday there is an instant attraction but he is hiding something - something that is so big it could tear them apart.
The secret was worse than I thought but it was worth it to see Maisy and Hunter work things out to find their Happily Ever After.

mafemoreno's review

4.0

Very sweet! I liked it.

astridthebookishsweettooth's review

5.0

Review @ Vanilla & Spice Books

✭ ✭ ✭ 4.5 STARS ✭ ✭ ✭

First things first - THE BITTERROOT INN has one of the most beautiful covers I have seen this year. It is simple and captivates you without needing a naked chest to capture your attention. I LOVE when authors manage that feat, it's not easy to do but those who take a chance and give you something special stand out in the vast amount of romance book covers.

I love small-town romances, they are among my favorite tropes (is small-town romance a trope?). There is something endearing and cozy that charms me every single time. I love how everyone is in each other's business, that when push comes to shove every member in the community helps one of their own if they are in need.

In Prescott, Montana it's no different. We meet Maisy there, single mom and fairly new owner of the town's motel, The Bitterroot Inn. She is as happy as she can be, considering she killed the father of her child and has to live with the repercussion. Her motel is her saving grace, when she is sad or upset the work there provides enough distraction and clears her thoughts.

Enter Hunter Faraday, a gorgeous young man she knows nothing about but is fascinated with. And the attraction goes both ways...but Hunter isn't very forthcoming with information about his life before he came to Montana and if there is something Maisy can't handle it's secrets.

Maisy is a refreshingly candid young woman who had her share of tragedy. The only good thing that came out of the relationship with her ex is her son who she adores. It is also her biggest worry, is she a good mom? Can she let a stranger, somebody who behaves a little like her dead ex but is yet so different in their lives? I loved how much thought Maisy gave this, her child was always her first consideration but she's human and her solitary life makes her long for a man she can share her huge capacity to love and her worries and thoughts. Maisy is a beautiful heroine who thinks first and acts when she has all the facts. She's levelheaded, friendly, somebody you want to be friends with. What I absolutely admired about her was the time she gave herself to deal with Hunter's secrets. Forgiveness came on her terms.

Hunter is unforgettable. He has been in love with Maisy from afar since he saw her in the maternity ward, about to give birth to her son. Three and a half years later he's done staying away.

Whatever you do, shit-for-brains, do not ask for a room. You have a plan, remember?
“I was wondering if you have a vacancy?”
Fuckwad.

He wants her, in his life, in his bed, to keep her safe and make her smile everyday. First he needs to tell her his secrets though, if only he could find a perfect time. I loved how upfront Hunter was about his feelings for Maisy. He adored her and the way he was with her son?

His dirty-talking skills were totally unexpected. Holy shit, the guy had a mouth on him. He was perfect, kind, funny, and oh so sexy. He had the patience of a saint and, gah, his remorse was so palpable and beautiful.

"How do we move past it all?”
“One day at a time,” he whispered. “And when you’re ready to start again, I’ll be right here.”

When his secrets come to light it's because of his inaction. I thought a man especially with his alpha tendencies wouldn't wait for his woman to be ready to hear them. This is my little niggle, right there. He knew that the way they would unfold would hurt her more than if he had told her himself. This and his pet name for her. "Blondie" was a little unoriginal but it didn't bother me too much.

This story is a bit like candy, you unwrap it and then slowly, slowly you get to the bottom of it. It takes a while, granted, but at some point everything becomes clear. I had most of it figured out early on but I still enjoyed to see how it panned out. I adored Maisy's motley crew and safety network of friends and relatives. They are people you want in your life. The epilogue was phenomenal and really makes me want to read the other books in this series.

The Bitterroot Inn is my first book by Devney Perry and she couldn't leave a better impression. Her writing style is captivating, I saw the town, the lake, the landscape before my eyes exactly how she described it. If you can't tell, I'm in love with this story and now I'm salivating to read her other books in this series.