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16 reviews

Accidentally Forever by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

 Accidentally Forever is Aria Montgomery & Crew McTavish’s story. Aria is a photographer that is struggling with her art. Crew we come to find out has family issues he is trying to deal with. In the middle of all of this is Aria’s friend Travis that is spiraling out of control. Aria and Crew finally admit to their feelings and their journey to their HEA is fraught with unexpected challenges which they overcome with some crying and laughter interspersed along the way. Can’t wait for the next book by Carrie Ann Ryan! 

Always a Fake Bridesmaid by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

 Always a Fake Bridesmaid is the 1st book in the Clover Lake Series and it is such as sweet story, it really made me go AWE!!  Ewan McBride saves Livvy Montomgery’s little girl and promises him anything, within reason of course.  Ewan said he had a date to his best friends wedding when he really didn’t.  He asks Livvy to go as his plus 1 and wow do they hit it off.  Loved this novella and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series by Carrie Ann Ryan. 

Pieces of Me by Carrie Ann Ryan

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 Pieces of Me is the 9th book in the Wilder Brothers Series. Gabriel Wilder Rockstar!  Briar Ashford is his best friend Mal’s sister.  Tragedy strikes and they don’t see or speak to each other for a while.  During that time Briar discovers because of one passionate night together with Gabriel they are going to have a baby.  They go through a gamut of emotions and take you with them.  They finally get their HEA and I couldn’t be happier for them.  Looking forward to the next book in the series by Carrie Ann Ryan 

The Forever Rule by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Forever Rule is the first book in the Cage Family Series by Carrie Ann Ryan and what a great story. We first meet Blakely and Aston in “Before I Knew” and their story continues.

Blakely lost her job because she happened to dance with Aston at a fundraiser. A couple of months later she ends up working with the Cages however not directly with Aston.

Aston could not get over Blakely and he suggests starting over to get to know each other better. One thing leads to another…one moment I’m laughing and the next I’m crying. I ran through a gamut of emotions with this story. I can’t wait to see where Carrie Ann Ryan takes us next. 

Before I Knew by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Before I Knew is the prequel to the Cage family series by Carrie Ann Ryan.  It started with a group text and ended with a dance. This is a great start to a new series and I can’t want to read Blakely and Aston’s story! 

One Night with You by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 One Night With You is the 7th book in the Montgomery Ink Legacy. Claire Harlow is an event planner who has been avoiding Kingston Montgomery since a traumatic event in both their lives. A weekend getaway which was supposed include all their friends ended up with just the two of them and WHOA…Circumstances changed and I’m so happy they got their HEA. Looking forward to the next book! 

Second Chance Husband by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful informative medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

 Second Chance Husband by Carrie Ann Ryan was a joy to read. Paisley Cassidy Renee is a very successful business woman who marries August Cassidy a Highschool Teacher in their early twenties. August ups and leaves her and she doesn’t know why.

A couple of years later Paisley takes a chance on marriage again and it doesn’t work out. The 2nd ex is more concerned with money and his political ambitions than he is with Paisley.

In the mean time Paisley becomes really good friends with August’s sisters-in-law and is constantly in contact with August. She discovers that she still has feelings for him and he is discovering that his feelings haven’t changed either. I love how they finally come together and admit how they feel for each other. Can’t wait to see where Carrie Ann Ryan takes us next. 

Forever for Us by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

 Forever for Us is the 8th book in the Wilder Brothers Series. Wyatt Wilder is the owner of the distillery and bar on the Wilder Retreat.  Ava London is the ex-wife of Wyatt’s ex-best friend.  A chance encounter at the restaurant Ava works at leads to her being fired and promptly being offered a job from Wyatt to manage his bar.  They start out as adversaries, since Wyatt’s ex-wife is now engaged to Ava ex-husband, quickly changes to something else.  Faith, Ava’s daughter from her previous marriage, wins over Wyatt and then so does Ava.  The ending was so unexpected and I can wait to see where Carrie Ann Ryan takes us in the next book. 

His Second Chance by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

His Second Chance by Carrie Ann Ryan was awesome!!! Kane Montgomery Carr part owner of Montgomery Security and Phoebe Dixon, Interior Designer, have their second chance when Phoebe turns to Kane because of some messages left for her at her place of employment. They finally end up communicating, discovering why they split up in the first place and in the process expressing their feelings toward each other. This story has quite a few secrets revealed that just left me gasping and I seriously can’t wait for the next book! 

Last Minute Fiancé by Carrie Ann Ryan

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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? Yes

5.0

 Last Minute Fiancé by Carrie Ann Ryan was such a fun read.  Addison Lily is a number cruncher and works in what she believes to be the best and most prestigious financial firm and Luca Cassidy is a Veterinarian.  

They met briefly in “Best Friend Temptation” Greer, Noah and Ford’s story and then met again in “Good Time Boyfriend” Deveny, Addisons best friend and Heath, Luca’s brother’s book and became instant friends.  

Once drunken night led to a life changing event and the journey was full of unexpected outcomes.  I loved how Addison and Luca interact, communicate with each other and end up with their HEA.  Looking forward to the next book!