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jmads's review against another edition
2.75
I was intrigued by the mystery and liked the small town vibes, I just found that I lost investment in their relationship because it went so fast— like it went from a physical attraction straight to I’m falling in love with you let’s trust each other and build a life, I just didn’t have time to connect to their story because it was so full speed ahead. It was a good way to pass the time on the train, vibes and zero thoughts required.
Won’t read the rest of the series though
Won’t read the rest of the series though
dkhiggins's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ltcreads40's review against another edition
4.0
Cute!
This first book in the series with Lucy and Duke was really sweet and cute. I loved how patient Duke was in trying to get Lucy to tell him her secrets. I loved this town and the secondary characters and cannot wait to read more!
This first book in the series with Lucy and Duke was really sweet and cute. I loved how patient Duke was in trying to get Lucy to tell him her secrets. I loved this town and the secondary characters and cannot wait to read more!
lindswolf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
2.75
i_dont_read_blurbs's review
4.0
I generally don't like insta-love but this one somehow works just perfectly!
lisa_me's review against another edition
4.0
Country music star Lucy Ross, aka Jade Morgan, runs away from Nashville to hide in Calamity, Montana. We don't know why, at first, but when the sheriff finds out who she really is, she offers him a bribe to keep quiet about her identity. Sheriff Duke Evans is not the type of man to take a bribe, but he is going to get to the bottom of why Lucy is in Calamity. He figures that a country music star in hiding in his town can only mean trouble. But the more he tries to find out her secret, the more they get to know each other, and they more they like each other. That's a danger of another kind.
***
This is an enjoyable, small-town romance with an honorable, sexy sheriff who is a dad-figure to a teenage boy. And I always enjoy the musician trope. The romantic suspense was a bit of a let-down, but I still recommend the book.
***
This is an enjoyable, small-town romance with an honorable, sexy sheriff who is a dad-figure to a teenage boy. And I always enjoy the musician trope. The romantic suspense was a bit of a let-down, but I still recommend the book.
dianed's review against another edition
5.0
A Famous country singer is being stalked and finally decides to escape Nashville to small town Montana where she goes by an alias, Jade. Before she gets into town she is pulled over but the sheriff for speeding. Imagine her surprise when it is a man she met on a hike a few days earlier. One look at her drivers license and he sees her real name.
Jade/Lucy goes from being scared to strong while falling in love with the sheriff. Just when it seems like her life is getting back to normal, her stalker finds her and comes after her.
This is a great romantic suspense that will keep you guessing until the end.
Jade/Lucy goes from being scared to strong while falling in love with the sheriff. Just when it seems like her life is getting back to normal, her stalker finds her and comes after her.
This is a great romantic suspense that will keep you guessing until the end.
_seanna_nicole_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
Note: An ARC was provided by the author via Valentine PR.
This was a truly fun-filled read, one that refused to allow my attention to be diverted by anyone or anything for the two to three hours it took for me to fall in love with it. I loved the dynamic between Lucy and Duke as well as the role the town of Calamity played alongside that of its residents. I don't want to give a whole lot away in terms of the plot and any sort of twists, but what I can tell you is that there's a bit of suspense added into all that romance, alongside a balance of lighthearted moments and some heavier stuff. There's a point in the story where I my heart clenched in my chest as Lucy recounted an incident regarding her beloved dog, Spot. I'm a fur mom, so stuff like that, fictional as they may be, affects me. That aside, I adored the romance, and the mystery part kept me on my toes, plus I'm really looking forward to reading The Bluff! Five stars go to The Bribe.
This was a truly fun-filled read, one that refused to allow my attention to be diverted by anyone or anything for the two to three hours it took for me to fall in love with it. I loved the dynamic between Lucy and Duke as well as the role the town of Calamity played alongside that of its residents. I don't want to give a whole lot away in terms of the plot and any sort of twists, but what I can tell you is that there's a bit of suspense added into all that romance, alongside a balance of lighthearted moments and some heavier stuff. There's a point in the story where I my heart clenched in my chest as Lucy recounted an incident regarding her beloved dog, Spot. I'm a fur mom, so stuff like that, fictional as they may be, affects me. That aside, I adored the romance, and the mystery part kept me on my toes, plus I'm really looking forward to reading The Bluff! Five stars go to The Bribe.