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Caught in the Axe

Daphne Elliot

3.74 AVERAGE


the maine lumberjacks series is connected to the mom coms series which is why the characters are so developed and memorable. i loved that enzo and beckett (love that man) resurface. i am a slut for interconnected series.

i loved that we started with two characters that are connected to maine, but know there is more out there for them, especially when their lives had included more hardships than wins. owen and lila are beautifully written and their love story is quick but lasting.
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

business man turned lumber jack with a filthy mouth? 
he supports your goals? 
buys you all the snacks that align with your dietary restrictions?
bakes for you? 
and so much more. 

get you an Owen Herbert ✨ 


Omg this book had no business being 510 pages. The first half was good but then faded after that. Wanted more from the main couple relationship and plot.
hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: No

This was a tough book to get through. Most of the characters lacked depth, and we're honestly really annoying towards the back half of the book.
adventurous funny lighthearted
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: N/A
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

Save a Tree Indeed

I’m officially hooked on Lumberjack romance and have Daphne Elliot to thank for that. Caught in the Axe was so much fun. There was plenty of humor, angst and steamy tension to warm up anyone on a cold winters day. Owen and Lila’s story was sweet
romantic and relatable. I think everyone has those moments where life takes you in directions you never anticipated or how you may discover priorities change as we ourselves grow and change. Both Owen and Lila had to learn not only more about who they were as individuals, but discover who they wanted to be and who they wanted in their lives.

Owen is a successful CFO living in Boston never expecting to have to go back home to the small town he grew up in. His family owns the large lumber company many of the residents have depended on for work and most of his family still lives there. However, he finds himself called to return as the family business is in trouble and he needs to help sort out what he can. There he discovers that the assistant he’s been assigned is his estranged younger brothers ex-girlfriend, Lila. He’s not looking to get involved or attached, but their chemistry is undeniable.

Lila is a great FMC ! She is strong, smart and driven. She’s made so many mistakes trying to please people and be everything everyone wants of her, but discovered that in doing so she kind of lost herself. She had put her own dreams aside and discovered she didn’t want to be the supporting character in someone else’s story, but the main on in hers. So she’s back home saving up for Grad School and not expecting to fall for Owen her ex’s older brother.

Expect sparks, hot lumberjack men, possibly a new attraction to flannel, beards and axes with plenty of spice to keep you warm. You’ll also get an Age Gap, Grumpy/Sunshine, Ex’s Brother and did I mention Lumberjack?! Yeah this book delivers.

It was great learning more about Owen as I’d first met him me via the Mom Com series (those are a must read so please check those out) and I love how these worlds interconnect.

I am absolutely biting at the bit for book 2 and you will be as well once you read this one. I highly recommend!!

This series is off to a fantastic start. Owen and Lila's book had me hooked from the beginning. One thing I thoroughly loved about this book was the heroine is celiac, that really hits home for me and makes the character relatable to. The main characters are perfect each other. I loved the build up to their relationship as well. I just loved how attentive Owen was as well. Let's not forget Clive either, that moose and his shenanigans. You're gonna want to read, it dosen't disappoint.