A review by bookbae96
Catching Ember by Beverly Preston

4.0

Author Beverly Preston is winning hearts left and right with CATCHING EMBER, the first book in her Buckle Up series. CATCHING EMBER, a story of discovering one's true self and coming out the stronger for it, this book had me from the very first page.

The first time that Ember Thompson and Nash Harris meet is nothing short of breathtaking, a close call that neither of them will forget. And neither will they forget the spark that ignites that day, and burns higher and brighter each time they meet. But the two couldn't be more different. She's a free spirit looking for her roots, and he's all business, determined to do what he needs to get what he wants. As time goes on, though, hidden strengths and vulnerabilities come together to help both Ember and Nash grow in ways that neither anticipated, and to move into the lives that they were born to live.

There is so much in this story, so much passion, growth, and fulfillment. If Ember shows Nash and the rest of the good old Texas boys one thing, it is not to underestimate her. Grounded yet fiery, unschooled yet canny, and determined to prove herself, Ember demonstrates to Nash, herself, and everyone else that she is more than capable of just about anything that her new life would bring her way. And Nash, well, there are many layers that do not fully come out until Ember helps him to see that she wants him just as he is, and he allows himself to be the person that he wants to be, and not who he has been.

There are plenty of poignant moments to CATCHING EMBER, but it is, at the end, very much a feel-good read, and one that I enjoyed very much. Beverly, welcome back, and thank you. ❤️