I typically love cowboy stories but I just couldn't get into this one. So much back and forth. I couldn't connect with the characters. I feel bad leaving a bad review about a book. I know authors put so much of their hearts and souls into them. But this book just wasn't my cuppa.

Initially, I wasn't going to leave a review because of how I felt but I accepted an ARC and decided to honor my commitment.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

This was a nice read. I did read the first book and was glad to have the wedding in this book. I did enjoy this book, it had the dual POVs that I like. I can understand the characters' actions so much better. Grey was a darling (yes, I love cowboys!!!) Shadow was iffy for me. I liked that she was strong in character but she seemed to go back and forth. There were some editing issues that I would have to re-read a section to figure out what was intended.

Overall it was a nice read and I enjoyed it. I hope Ms. Riker can see doing a fourth book (on maybe Finn and Jenna?)

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This is the second in the trilogy. Really liked this one, since I liked the characters and the set up of the story. Only thing that got tiresome was the harping about Shadow's brother who died years ago. Even for the ones who were there, there is not a lot of details, and no one was ever charged with the death. Stressed throughout the book, but not a lot shown to the reader to make it seem as important. Liked the character of Ava, and nice to see little Nicky having a new friend and cousin. Would recommend this book and series.

DNF - I just could not finish this book, unfortunately....I managed to read up to 28% and decided not to continue. There was nothing about the characters that captured my attention and urged me to spend more time with them.

i liked the story, if you like cowboys and second chances you will like the story

Good book with interesting Characters. Enjoyed the community in this tale and the journey to the relationship. Will be checking out the rest of the series.

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A very interesting, non-romanticized vision of the realities of hard ranch living and working made this story an enjoyable read.
I enjoyed reading about Grey and Shadow’s second chance at love and Grey’s relationship with Ava.
It’s so refreshing to have a heroine, Shadow, that does not come from a privileged background, having instead a history of poverty and difficulties and the need to work hard to climb the social and economic ladder.
There was a lot about family issues and drama going on in the story giving it a realistic touch and some depth that I really liked.
Grey is a complex character, strong yet feeling insecure sometimes and I loved his interactions with Ava.