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elenal_leni's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
steffiejeanreads's review against another edition
5.0
These books are not for the faint at heart. They’re raw, dark, emotional, steamy. They are amazing. I was hooked from the first few pages. Who was Maybe, why was she there? I wasn’t expecting the continuous turn of events that kept happening. Amazing book.
bookish_sheila's review against another edition
5.0
Buckled pulls you in like a lasso and doesn’t let go. This second book in the Trails of Sin series is everything I didn’t know I needed—dark, sexy, and full of suspense.
Why I Loved It:
- Jarret Holsten: He’s a tough, protective cowboy with a commanding presence and a sharp wit. I love how he’s both alpha and playful, and the way he falls for Maybe made my heart melt.
- Maybe Quinn: Maybe is all sass and strength, with just enough vulnerability to make her relatable. She’s determined, smart, and not afraid to stand up to Jarret, which makes their dynamic electric.
- Enemies-to-Lovers Perfection: The banter, the tension, the chemistry! These two are fire and fuel. Their connection builds slowly, but when it ignites, it’s an explosion.
- The Plot: Secrets, lies, and a slow unraveling of the past made this such a page-turner. There’s a darker undercurrent to the story that kept me hooked, and the revelations hit hard.
- That Scene: Yes, that rain and lightning scene.
Why I Loved It:
- Jarret Holsten: He’s a tough, protective cowboy with a commanding presence and a sharp wit. I love how he’s both alpha and playful, and the way he falls for Maybe made my heart melt.
- Maybe Quinn: Maybe is all sass and strength, with just enough vulnerability to make her relatable. She’s determined, smart, and not afraid to stand up to Jarret, which makes their dynamic electric.
- Enemies-to-Lovers Perfection: The banter, the tension, the chemistry! These two are fire and fuel. Their connection builds slowly, but when it ignites, it’s an explosion.
- The Plot: Secrets, lies, and a slow unraveling of the past made this such a page-turner. There’s a darker undercurrent to the story that kept me hooked, and the revelations hit hard.
- That Scene: Yes, that rain and lightning scene.
red3horn's review against another edition
I can't begin to put together the words to say how much I loved this book. What am I saying? Of course I can! Are you ready to ramble?
I loved Conor and Jake's story but it was a story about true, enduring forever love. This? This was about finding what you never knew you could have and fighting to keep it.
Goodness. It's been a long time since I considered any man in a book to be a book boyfriend but let me tell you, Jarret Hoslten is my damn book boyfriend. The man is full on alpha, sexy as all get out, a ridiculous hopeless romantic and stubborn as a mule. He loves so damn hard and protects who he loves with a tenacity that will make you agree to any deal he throws at you. Jarret is amazing and his love for a lost girl named Maybe Quinn is absolutely stunning.
I have to tell you, this is not a stand alone book. You must read Knotted before this so you understand the loyalty and dynamics with Jarret, Jake, Conor and Lorne. While we get deeper into the man Jarret is in this, you have to know what he has gone through to understand the dark things he has done. You really need to know because when a twist gets thrown into this story it will sucker punch you hard and you will love it.
Yup. This book was amazing and I can’t get the stupid grin off my face from it nor wonder why Anyway. I absolutely fell in love with Jarett and Maybe. I love how in tune the Hoslten boys are to silent emotions. The twins don’t need a lot of words to express how they are feeling or to hear words to catch on to who someone is. From the first meeting Jarret is intrigued by Maybe and her claim to want the story of what happened when they were sixteen but her demeanor, her stubborn pride and his instincts to what she shows him lets Jarret know there is more to this “reporter” than she lets on.
I adored Maybe for a few reasons but one that stands out is how she stands up for herself. I love that the author made her a vegetarian who isn’t on level 10. What I mean by that is there are some people who go to the extreme when they have a different view on something like their diet but Maybe didn’t. You see, I have been Vegan for 23 years and I have been married to someone who isn’t for almost 17 of those years and I am okay with that. Life isn’t perfect and sure, it’s stuff of fairy tales for like-minded or diet minded folk to fall in love but would I miss out on the love of my life for the way we choose to eat? No. He knows where I stand with my ethical decision to not eat meat and he respects it and doesn’t try to change me and I do the same for him. We’ve found a balance, he knows the things that tear at my heart when it comes to how animals are treated in the agriculture business and he empathizes with my heartache. I do love that Maybe stands up for herself to Conor, Jake and Jarret that first morning when they give her shit about not eating meat and I love her idea of rescuing all the chickens and creating a sanctuary. But while I love Maybe for not changing who she is and standing up for what she believes, I fell hard for Jarret when he doesn’t try to change her. The way Jarret sees Maybe being a vegetarian and him being a cowboy rancher raising cattle for slaughter… it’s all about respect. He gives in when she asks for Chicken (the calf) and makes her microwave oatmeal when everyone else is shoveling bacon and eggs into their mouths without asking her if she needs anything. He knows what Maybe needs. He doesn’t just want this woman in his bed, he is prepared to wrap his head, heart and arms around her to love her and respect her before a single declaration or vow is made. The author did amazing with this and oh boy did my hopeless romantic heart clench when Jarret is so That folks is a man head over feet I love!
I can keep going on and on about this book, about Maybe and Jarret and how organically they came together. The way the work on the ranch was like a well-choreographed dance that led right into the bedroom. These two complement each other on every level and they are electric with those storms. Yup. Storms do something to them and I am here for what it does. I want to sit down and talk about everything in this book. About the secrets they both keep from each other and about how it all comes to light. How the twist I wasn’t prepared for made me so nervous to the way both Maybe and Jarret would handle it, to the separation and what Jarret does that rivals some of the BEST romantic gestures in books and movies. The horn honking deal had me thinking of Pretty Woman, the standing in the rain had me thinking of … gah! Just everything. Jarret is so fucking romantic I have to come out of book boyfriend hiatus to claim him even if he’s only 24 years old.
Jake and Conor were great to see of course and the buildup to Lorne’s book has me on edge. What the ever loving fuck was Raina doing with John Holsten and why was she in that condition at the end of the book? I can’t wait for Lorne to get his long overdue HEA.
Man, this book and this series seriously have my emotion’s all tied up and I love it. This series is my first taste of Pam Goodwin and I am definitely going to check out her backlist and marinate in it. But first, it’s time for Lorne’s book so I’ll be back.
I loved Conor and Jake's story but it was a story about true, enduring forever love. This? This was about finding what you never knew you could have and fighting to keep it.
Goodness. It's been a long time since I considered any man in a book to be a book boyfriend but let me tell you, Jarret Hoslten is my damn book boyfriend. The man is full on alpha, sexy as all get out, a ridiculous hopeless romantic and stubborn as a mule. He loves so damn hard and protects who he loves with a tenacity that will make you agree to any deal he throws at you. Jarret is amazing and his love for a lost girl named Maybe Quinn is absolutely stunning.
I have to tell you, this is not a stand alone book. You must read Knotted before this so you understand the loyalty and dynamics with Jarret, Jake, Conor and Lorne. While we get deeper into the man Jarret is in this, you have to know what he has gone through to understand the dark things he has done. You really need to know because when a twist gets thrown into this story it will sucker punch you hard and you will love it.
Yup. This book was amazing and I can’t get the stupid grin off my face from it nor wonder why
Spoiler
there is no really good cowboy porn out there. All the porn is about cowgirls and dammit, that’s a fucking (pun intended) shame. Sorry, got off track there but really, can we do better about sexy cowboys? This book demands there be sexy cowboy porn. Okay?I adored Maybe for a few reasons but one that stands out is how she stands up for herself. I love that the author made her a vegetarian who isn’t on level 10. What I mean by that is there are some people who go to the extreme when they have a different view on something like their diet but Maybe didn’t. You see, I have been Vegan for 23 years and I have been married to someone who isn’t for almost 17 of those years and I am okay with that. Life isn’t perfect and sure, it’s stuff of fairy tales for like-minded or diet minded folk to fall in love but would I miss out on the love of my life for the way we choose to eat? No. He knows where I stand with my ethical decision to not eat meat and he respects it and doesn’t try to change me and I do the same for him. We’ve found a balance, he knows the things that tear at my heart when it comes to how animals are treated in the agriculture business and he empathizes with my heartache. I do love that Maybe stands up for herself to Conor, Jake and Jarret that first morning when they give her shit about not eating meat and I love her idea of rescuing all the chickens and creating a sanctuary. But while I love Maybe for not changing who she is and standing up for what she believes, I fell hard for Jarret when he doesn’t try to change her. The way Jarret sees Maybe being a vegetarian and him being a cowboy rancher raising cattle for slaughter… it’s all about respect. He gives in when she asks for Chicken (the calf) and makes her microwave oatmeal when everyone else is shoveling bacon and eggs into their mouths without asking her if she needs anything. He knows what Maybe needs. He doesn’t just want this woman in his bed, he is prepared to wrap his head, heart and arms around her to love her and respect her before a single declaration or vow is made. The author did amazing with this and oh boy did my hopeless romantic heart clench when Jarret is so
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distraught over losing Maybe that he gets nauseous at the thought of eating meat.I can keep going on and on about this book, about Maybe and Jarret and how organically they came together. The way the work on the ranch was like a well-choreographed dance that led right into the bedroom. These two complement each other on every level and they are electric with those storms. Yup. Storms do something to them and I am here for what it does. I want to sit down and talk about everything in this book. About the secrets they both keep from each other and about how it all comes to light. How the twist I wasn’t prepared for made me so nervous to the way both Maybe and Jarret would handle it, to the separation and what Jarret does that rivals some of the BEST romantic gestures in books and movies. The horn honking deal had me thinking of Pretty Woman, the standing in the rain had me thinking of … gah! Just everything. Jarret is so fucking romantic I have to come out of book boyfriend hiatus to claim him even if he’s only 24 years old.
Jake and Conor were great to see of course and the buildup to Lorne’s book has me on edge. What the ever loving fuck was Raina doing with John Holsten and why was she in that condition at the end of the book? I can’t wait for Lorne to get his long overdue HEA.
Man, this book and this series seriously have my emotion’s all tied up and I love it. This series is my first taste of Pam Goodwin and I am definitely going to check out her backlist and marinate in it. But first, it’s time for Lorne’s book so I’ll be back.
nikkileighreads's review against another edition
3.5
Well, first thing's first. This is significantly better than the first. Leaps and bounds better. The main female character being named Maybe drove me insane, but overall their romance was what I expected from the previous storyline. I will continue the series because I truly wonder if any of these men can be actually romantic.
of_fiction_and_spice's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
How to describe this book? Complicated feels like the best word!! First off all don’t try to read this book if you haven’t read the first book (Knotted) of the series. You absolutely need to- you need it for the plot line but also to understand a lot of the characters and the relationships between them. Also check your trigger warnings. This is definitely a dark romance and the spice is 👌 but will not be for everyone.
Jarret as the MMC is the epitome of angry, traumatised cowboy. He is written well and I found I desperately wanted to rescue him. I struggled more with Maybe as a FMC. I really wanted to like her but at times I just found her frustrating and annoying but I can’t really explain why.
This book presents as it’s going to be a really good enemies to lovers but the enemy part does last for long. I was expecting Jarret to be a bit darker as a character based on how he presents at the start of this book and the 1st book and whilst he is obsessive and dark throughout he does loose some of the edge I think.
There is a 3rd act breakup which wasn’t exactly what I was expecting and wasn’t my fave if I am honest but I enjoyed the dark cowboy coming out again. I feel like I wanted more of this in the book and had expected more of it having read Knotted.
Buckled as a book sets up the 3rd book well at the end and I will definitely read it. I am hoping that Lorne can be the perfect dark and brooding MMC and Raine can be the ultimate feisty and strong FMC.
Jarret as the MMC is the epitome of angry, traumatised cowboy. He is written well and I found I desperately wanted to rescue him. I struggled more with Maybe as a FMC. I really wanted to like her but at times I just found her frustrating and annoying but I can’t really explain why.
This book presents as it’s going to be a really good enemies to lovers but the enemy part does last for long. I was expecting Jarret to be a bit darker as a character based on how he presents at the start of this book and the 1st book and whilst he is obsessive and dark throughout he does loose some of the edge I think.
There is a 3rd act breakup which wasn’t exactly what I was expecting and wasn’t my fave if I am honest but I enjoyed the dark cowboy coming out again. I feel like I wanted more of this in the book and had expected more of it having read Knotted.
Buckled as a book sets up the 3rd book well at the end and I will definitely read it. I am hoping that Lorne can be the perfect dark and brooding MMC and Raine can be the ultimate feisty and strong FMC.
sarahluvsromance_1201's review against another edition
5.0
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This series has absolutely consumed my soul. Everything from the sexy, kinky cowboys to the exquisite writing has captivated me.
Jarrett put me under his spell from the first book, Knotted. His protectiveness and his dark, dominant nature piqued my interest from the very beginning. In Buckled, we get to see depth to his character. We see a man who communicates with his body and listens with eyes. He is attuned to Maybe in every single way, and it couldn’t have been hotter they way he hit her every need, pushing her body for he brink. His skill with listening extends outside of the bedroom, too, and he was able to give Maybe what she wanted without forcing or pushing her. His need to make her happy and fulfilled adds some swoon to this already alpha sexy man.
Maybe earns my respect almost immediately with her fake it til you make it attitude. She is determined and is consistently willing to stand up for what she needs and wants. What I love most about her character is her ability to explore her sexual desires, which ties into her open mind. She is able to have her beliefs and stick to them while not condemning others if they disagree with her ideologies. I love the fight and challenge she exudes.
If a reader looks at Buckled as a standalone story, it would be five stars. The pacing of the relationship, although quick, get right for the characters. The lust turned Love is electrifying and consuming, and readers will be swept away by it all. The conflict is genuine and ties into the larger plot of the series, and the resolution is incredibly authentic for the characters. As book two in the series, this one lacked major plot developments until closer to the end of the book. There are major plot developments that not only set up book three, but also tie Maybe and Jarrett together.
This series is just everything! The chemistry between each set of characters is combustible, the plot of revenge enthralled me, and the writing is eloquent. i will be eagerly waiting to see how this story will play out in the final book.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
4.5 Tie Me Up, Make Me Submit CROWNS
This series has absolutely consumed my soul. Everything from the sexy, kinky cowboys to the exquisite writing has captivated me.
Jarrett put me under his spell from the first book, Knotted. His protectiveness and his dark, dominant nature piqued my interest from the very beginning. In Buckled, we get to see depth to his character. We see a man who communicates with his body and listens with eyes. He is attuned to Maybe in every single way, and it couldn’t have been hotter they way he hit her every need, pushing her body for he brink. His skill with listening extends outside of the bedroom, too, and he was able to give Maybe what she wanted without forcing or pushing her. His need to make her happy and fulfilled adds some swoon to this already alpha sexy man.
Maybe earns my respect almost immediately with her fake it til you make it attitude. She is determined and is consistently willing to stand up for what she needs and wants. What I love most about her character is her ability to explore her sexual desires, which ties into her open mind. She is able to have her beliefs and stick to them while not condemning others if they disagree with her ideologies. I love the fight and challenge she exudes.
If a reader looks at Buckled as a standalone story, it would be five stars. The pacing of the relationship, although quick, get right for the characters. The lust turned Love is electrifying and consuming, and readers will be swept away by it all. The conflict is genuine and ties into the larger plot of the series, and the resolution is incredibly authentic for the characters. As book two in the series, this one lacked major plot developments until closer to the end of the book. There are major plot developments that not only set up book three, but also tie Maybe and Jarrett together.
This series is just everything! The chemistry between each set of characters is combustible, the plot of revenge enthralled me, and the writing is eloquent. i will be eagerly waiting to see how this story will play out in the final book.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
tashy_reads's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0