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Wrangled Love
by Ann Einerson
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a really sweet book about realizing that your passions in life might be different than what you thought they were. I liked the chemistry between these two, and the buildup was done perfectly. There is really nothing like the buildup in a relationship that shouldn't be. I liked the whole nanny situation that turned into more. I liked how much these two helped each other. They were selfless with each other. They both wanted the other to succeed. Jensen was coming to the ranch concerned and a little defeated. He had just found out that he had a son that he didn't know about. A son who is so deep in his grief for his mom that he is non-verbal. Briar is in a good place in her life, but she is kind of stuck. She is working so hard to save for her dream non-profit. She hasn't been able to figure out how to balance both. There two were just made for each other. They found each other at the right time.
Jensen's whole world has changed. He has just found out that he has a son that he never knew he had. One that is non-verbal due to the tragic death of his mom. Jensen is so out of his depth here. He decides to go back home to Silver Saddle Ranch. That is where he found himself as a young man among people who were encouraging and supportive. He couldn't imagine a better place for him and Caleb to be. Which is how he has found himself sharing a cabin with his best friend's little sister, Briar. The girl he last knew has grown into a beautiful woman. A woman who is comfortable on the ranch. Who doesn't look at him like he doesn't know what he is doing as a dad. Who helps him through this struggle of a life change. A woman who makes him feel things he shouldn't feel. Especially now that she is helping with him in the afternoons. But he can't help it. The way she looks at him makes him feel deserving. Like a man among all the chaos that is his life now. So when the opportunity presents itself he kisses her. And it feels right. When they spend the night together, it feels like forever. But he is supposed to be going back to New York at the end of the summer right? But how can he leave now that the longer he is here the more he realizes that this is the lifestyle he wants for him and Caleb. He wants the easiness of it with the slow pace. He wants to wake up with Briar there. And now that Caleb has opened up and started talking again, he knows his future is here. He just hopes that Briar is on the same page.
Briar doesn't know what to expect when she is asked for Jensen and his son Caleb to stay with her for the summer. She hasn't seen Jensen in years. But when she sees him, it's like he has gotten better looking with age. And he seems so lost. His whole life has changed now that he has a son who is struggling. So Briar decides she will be there for him how she can. She will help him with Caleb. She will ease the load as much as she can. She will encourage them to grow closer as a dad and son should be. All the while she is trying to ignore the butterflies that Jensen gives her, but man is it hard. Because now he is looking at her like he wants her. But that can't be right? She is his best friend's little sister. He is only here for the summer. This is all such a bad idea. But when they kiss it just feels RIGHT. So after fighting it a little longer, they decide that they will be thing for the summer. They will enjoy each other's company but not tell Caleb yet. And how he treats her is unlike anyway she has been treated before. How he makes her smile. How he helps her towards her goal with her non-profit. The way he recognizes that she doesn't NEED help but he still WANTS to help her. This all feels so freeing. It's so wonderful but now she has big feelings. Feelings she thinks need to be discussed. So when he tells her that him and Caleb aren't leaving it feels like a dream.
This was such an easy read. I liked the build up of the spice. And the spice itself was wonderfully creative- Jensen had a HOT mouth on him let me tell you. I liked how everyone grew in this one. Jensen realized what was important to him- not the money but the people around him. Briar realized that she was ready for a family. And Caleb found healing in his new family. I also loved the side characters and can't wait for them all to fall for each other. Looking at you Charlie and Heath. And maybe a story for Connor the horse trainer with the tatted arms anyone?? Definitely recommend this for a sweet, spicy city boy remembering his cowboy roots!
Thank you to Luna Literary and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!!
Jensen's whole world has changed. He has just found out that he has a son that he never knew he had. One that is non-verbal due to the tragic death of his mom. Jensen is so out of his depth here. He decides to go back home to Silver Saddle Ranch. That is where he found himself as a young man among people who were encouraging and supportive. He couldn't imagine a better place for him and Caleb to be. Which is how he has found himself sharing a cabin with his best friend's little sister, Briar. The girl he last knew has grown into a beautiful woman. A woman who is comfortable on the ranch. Who doesn't look at him like he doesn't know what he is doing as a dad. Who helps him through this struggle of a life change. A woman who makes him feel things he shouldn't feel. Especially now that she is helping with him in the afternoons. But he can't help it. The way she looks at him makes him feel deserving. Like a man among all the chaos that is his life now. So when the opportunity presents itself he kisses her. And it feels right. When they spend the night together, it feels like forever. But he is supposed to be going back to New York at the end of the summer right? But how can he leave now that the longer he is here the more he realizes that this is the lifestyle he wants for him and Caleb. He wants the easiness of it with the slow pace. He wants to wake up with Briar there. And now that Caleb has opened up and started talking again, he knows his future is here. He just hopes that Briar is on the same page.
Briar doesn't know what to expect when she is asked for Jensen and his son Caleb to stay with her for the summer. She hasn't seen Jensen in years. But when she sees him, it's like he has gotten better looking with age. And he seems so lost. His whole life has changed now that he has a son who is struggling. So Briar decides she will be there for him how she can. She will help him with Caleb. She will ease the load as much as she can. She will encourage them to grow closer as a dad and son should be. All the while she is trying to ignore the butterflies that Jensen gives her, but man is it hard. Because now he is looking at her like he wants her. But that can't be right? She is his best friend's little sister. He is only here for the summer. This is all such a bad idea. But when they kiss it just feels RIGHT. So after fighting it a little longer, they decide that they will be thing for the summer. They will enjoy each other's company but not tell Caleb yet. And how he treats her is unlike anyway she has been treated before. How he makes her smile. How he helps her towards her goal with her non-profit. The way he recognizes that she doesn't NEED help but he still WANTS to help her. This all feels so freeing. It's so wonderful but now she has big feelings. Feelings she thinks need to be discussed. So when he tells her that him and Caleb aren't leaving it feels like a dream.
This was such an easy read. I liked the build up of the spice. And the spice itself was wonderfully creative- Jensen had a HOT mouth on him let me tell you. I liked how everyone grew in this one. Jensen realized what was important to him- not the money but the people around him. Briar realized that she was ready for a family. And Caleb found healing in his new family. I also loved the side characters and can't wait for them all to fall for each other. Looking at you Charlie and Heath. And maybe a story for Connor the horse trainer with the tatted arms anyone?? Definitely recommend this for a sweet, spicy city boy remembering his cowboy roots!
Thank you to Luna Literary and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!!