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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Not really my typical type of romance book, but I was hooked. Really enjoyed this story
My first read in this series and it certainly ticks all the required boxes for a suspense/woman on the run romance. I didn’t love it, but it was an enjoyable audiobook (although Emma Wilder’s narration always sounds like she’s on the verge of bawling?)
Evelyn’s past is especially horrific and I really wanted her to have a happy ending. An evil ex pushing her to run and change identities every so many months? Exhausting. The idea of a ranch where traumatized war veterans work with therapy animals to help others with PTSD was unique and I really enjoyed the discussion around mental health (this is one of the more accurate portrayals of PTSD I’ve read in romance, so kudos for that!)
I guess my only real qualm is that I don’t feel like we get any….background on our MCs besides their trauma? It would have been nice to know some background on Lucas and Evelyn that didn’t revolve around their PTSD, which is essentially all we know.
I’m still interested in the other books in the series, because I think the authors did a wonderful job at teasing future couples!
CW: PTSD, domestic violence, war flashbacks, violence/torture
Evelyn’s past is especially horrific and I really wanted her to have a happy ending. An evil ex pushing her to run and change identities every so many months? Exhausting. The idea of a ranch where traumatized war veterans work with therapy animals to help others with PTSD was unique and I really enjoyed the discussion around mental health (this is one of the more accurate portrayals of PTSD I’ve read in romance, so kudos for that!)
I guess my only real qualm is that I don’t feel like we get any….background on our MCs besides their trauma? It would have been nice to know some background on Lucas and Evelyn that didn’t revolve around their PTSD, which is essentially all we know.
I’m still interested in the other books in the series, because I think the authors did a wonderful job at teasing future couples!
CW: PTSD, domestic violence, war flashbacks, violence/torture
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
ABSOLUTELY YES. This book checked all the boxes for me. It has all the elements I love in a romantic suspense PLUS was exactly what I was looking for based on my mood (total mood reader over here). Protective MMC, heroine in hiding, found family, all the suspense. Lucas and Everly were drawn to each other from the beginning, and I’m so happy Everly stayed in Garnet Bend. And Lucas? SWOON. His patience, his protectiveness, his communication. I’m here for it all. My reactions throughout this book were as unhinged as Everly’s ex, holy cow. I didn’t see any of it coming and just when I thought it couldn’t get any more wild, I was wrong. I absolutely loved this one, and I’m immediately moving onto book two!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping
Minor: Blood, War
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/6.
🌶️🌶️.5/5.
This was a good start to a series.
I loved Lucas & Evelyn. I love what the ranch is all about and I especially loved when Evelyn helped a horse get past its issues. It was a beautiful moment.
I'm excited to continue the series.
🌶️🌶️.5/5.
This was a good start to a series.
I loved Lucas & Evelyn. I love what the ranch is all about and I especially loved when Evelyn helped a horse get past its issues. It was a beautiful moment.
I'm excited to continue the series.
Content Warnings
PTSD; branding; abusive ex
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated