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69 reviews

The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O'Roark

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

Nightfall by Penelope Douglas

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-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

4.75

In Spades by Maggie C. Gates

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Fire Line by Maggie C. Gates

dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense fast-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

Square Deal by Maggie C. Gates

emotional funny lighthearted sad tense fast-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

Wild Card by Maggie C. Gates

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny relaxing sad tense fast-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

4.0

Downpour by Maggie C. Gates

challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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

Poker Face by Maggie C. Gates

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-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

4.75

Twisted Friction by Layla Moon

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

4.75

The Stars Above Us by Maggie C. Gates

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

Spare me 6 months of reality while I binge this whole universe...
Maggie I am SO DAMN glad I found you - I've been in my small town romance era recently and couldn't find any for the life of me, none that fully interested me anyway.
This isn't the first book of Maggie Gates that I read, but it's the first one in the universe so It made sense to post this one first.

'Claim me. Mark me. Use me. Fuck Me. Woah, Nellie- get your hormones in check, Becks.' ~ Becks is possibly my dream character, she's funny, she loves a good toe to toe argument but most of all, the love and compassion she shows everyone around her and just everyone she meets... ugh the characters couldn't be more perfect.
I really loved them...I had a little family backstory when going into this as I'd read book 2 from the easter egg order first but it just made it all the better.  

From 'enemies' to lovers I couldn't have asked for anything more of their story.  The friendships and families around the main characters were so wholesome and I found myself in love with everyone mentioned, I need all of their stories immediately. 
Nate is the perfect combination of broody and soft, being a comical jackass most the time but having the sweetest soft side, 
"The army isn't forever, but you just might be."
"Nathan what are you saying?'
"...I love you." 

The military aspect was awesome, having never read a military romance before I had no idea what to expect, and I'm not sure Becks knew either when she was flown out to base as a 'news reporter'.  Safe to say Becks and I loved our experience, well maybe once she stopped finding planted snake skins and scorpions in her bed, but she definitely got her fairy tale happy ever after. 

If you're looking to spiral into a small town/ cowboy universe... this is your place.  I'm so hooked, January 15th and I'm already submerged in the 6th book in the world.