Step aside, people! I just found a new favorite series!
This is not a surprise. I've been in love with Adriana's books for a while now (it all started with Written In The Scars, and all the tears I've cried), and her other series are do freaking good, that you just can't put your book down. Not even to sleep. Believe me!
She won my heart right when I figured out that this book was a second chance with a... *drum roll, please*... Single parent!
Dane and Neely were that cute high school sweethearts kind of couple. You know, the one that's supposed to stay together forever. Yeah, that didn't happen at all.
So now, many years later, Neely finds herself going back to her hometown, dreading to see Dane again. And of course fate is a b*tch and they end up meeting, but now she has to resist the charming bastard and his cute kid.

It was so much fun to read this book! Very well written, with great characters and an amazing story. I can't wait to read the next one in the series.

MFG This book. Its a rollercoaster of emotions. Neely is definitely the girl that drags you in instantly. You Rooting for her because she is dealt such a shit hand.
She is really down on luck, so she goes home to her mum.
There she meets her Ex Boyfriend that broke her heart and he is also a single dad.
Watching them was electrifying. Their chemistry is undeniable. But its the past heart ache that has Neely so hesitant.
Watching Dane win her love and trust back was so swoony. I was glued from start to finish.

Mia, Danes Daughter is the absolute cutest 10 year old. I love how mature she is and understands sometimes better than adults.

This book is another Hit by the amazing Adriana Locke. She shows that she can make us fall for even a Jerk. Adriana has always been able to bring on the heat factor and this time outstanding.

Grab this book now ladies.....

Tumble was well written with wonderful imagery. Adriana Locke knows how to tell a story with well thought out characters. The only issue I have is the story itself.. The storyline is a previously used story. NY girl leaves NYC to return home to her southern roots. Here she meets up with previous love.

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I am a huge fan of Adriana Locke and since I read her Landry Family series I have being auto buying her books. Her plot are so Family oriented. She doesn’t make you fall just for her main characters but also the other characters which are normally friends and family. She really invests a lot in her characters . This is a second chance love story. Neely returns back home to Tennessee after 10 years and meets her first love Dane. Like all her story Adriana has maintained her trademark which includes family and friends who play an important role in the story. This story though didn’t work for me. I just can’t fathom forgiving cheating at any cost and not really being ashamed of it. I don’t want to give spoilers but few things in the story just turned me off. This is not one of my favorite Adriana Locke story. I love her Landry Family and Gibson brother series and can reread them and listen to them multiple time without being bored . I loved them but somehow this didn’t did it for me. I received an ARC via Netgallery from Social Butterfly PRC and would like to thank them for the advance copy .

Tumble is a heartfelt small town, second chance at love story. I like the way this author pens her stories, it hard to put down once you start reading it. I liked the family feel, and it proves that there's no place like home. The characters Dane and Neely were likeable, and so right for eachother. You could feel their emotions. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the Dogwood Lane Series.

What a great book about second chances!! I loved Dane and Neely so much! Mia sounded like the cutest kid ever! She was so sassy!!

I'm excited to see what's next!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main characters were very relatable. Everyone deserves a second chance.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

A 3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 REVIEW

Neely Kimber, coming home to her childhood hometown was supposed to be quick getaway after being burned by her job that she worked hard in to move up in her career. She never expected to be back home after she left to pursue or dream along with left broken hearted. She had her reasons for leaving in Dogwood Lane in the first place and the hopes to run into said reason will be challenging to face. Living in a small town where everyone knows everything they are bound to know that she is back.

Enter single, loving, and devoted dad, Dane Madden who turned her life upside when she found out he was with a child. Dane's daughter, Mia is his whole world regardless how she came to be. Not one to bring anyone he dates around her daughter thanks to history of people leaving when things became to tough. Neely was the exception.

Can Neely forgive him after what they have been through? Is it enough to trust her heart? Can they go down that road again especially knowing that her visit in her hometown is temporary?

This is a story of second chances. With new factors in the mix it will be a test to see if their chemistry is worth the risk for more. The relationship that Dane has with his daughter will have you swooning. The chemistry is still there between Neely and Dane; however, the want for more with two different plans for the future will be a test to see if they are truly meant to be.

We don’t ever have rational thought when we make decision with a teenage heart and mind. What we think is a good idea usually comes back to bite us ten years later. Thus is the history of Dane and Neely.

Hearts bleeding on the ground doing what he thought was for the greater good but oops he make that one critical error in judgment that really fudges it all up.

Fast forward and the two have a ‘come to jesus’ Realization and second chance abound but not without those pesky speed bumps and obligations.

I honestly adored this sweet story. Very well written and addicting. Yes it’s another second chance troupe read but still a ‘what should’ve been’ tale you can’t help but goofy grin at.

There’s a great kid, a sweet small town, a sexy flannel country boy and some wonderful friends who legit need their own stories. Psssst.....GRACE...Adriana...I loved GRACE and Neely’s mom!

Don’t expect a ton of drama or intrigue....enjoy rebuilding, discovering and forgiveness with a couple laughs and tons of swoony heat while wearing a goofy grin.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

I love Adriana's books. This is my 4th book by her and I've enjoyed every single one of them.
I liked the story and the characters. I love second chance romance and Adriana did a great job with this one. It kept me engaged and interested the entire time.

Adriana Locke is my go-to favorite author for small-town romances. Add in a single dad and I'm a goner! She's a master at creating worlds that suck you in right from the first page. Neely and Dane's story is no different. Welcome to Dogwood Lane, a small town that holds no punches, this story is raw and emotional. There's history here that's not ignored, a second chance romance that takes it's time to grow and become real again.

Once upon a time, Neely and Dane were high school sweethearts. But hearts were broken, spirits crushed. Now, 10 years later, Neely returns home. Is home still wherever Dane is? Adriana Locke packs a punch with this second chance romance, building the relationship back up with a slow burn that's totally addicting. Adding a variety of new characters, each with their own charming personalities, I can't wait to return to Dogwood Lane for the next story.

This arc was provided to me for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

2 Stars

After losing her job in the big city, Neely decides to returns home for a long overdue vacation to Dogwood Lane, Tennesse. Neely almost immediately runs into ex-boyfriend Dane who broke her heart all those years ago. While Neely knows its never going to work she can’t seem to stay away.

Tumble interested me right off the bat. I mean a second chance romance with a single dad? Who doesn’t want to read that! But I gotta admit, this book wasn’t for me.

The things I did enjoy were the characters, I thought Neely was great and Mia was adorable. The characters were heartwarming especially the bond both Neely and Mia created. I admit the chemistry between Neely and Dane was there but it definitely wasn’t my favorite. More specifically, Dane wasn’t my favorite. Even as an adult, I think he has some growing up to do.

While the story was well written, this book wasn’t my cup of tea. There was a lot I didn’t like and a lot I didn’t agree with. But to tell you would be to spoil it for you and I don’t want to do that. But what I will tell you is it does involve cheating. And I think if you enjoy that kind of trope, then this book might be a winner for you. But as someone who dislikes cheating tropes, this one wasn’t for me.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Second chance romance

Neely has come home to figure out what her next steps are. Despite having a brilliant mind and an amazing job, when she is faced with some disappointing news, she knows her only way forward is to start again. Having left her hometown and not returned for years, she knows she'll have to face some ghosts too. It still is hard for her to see her first love, Dane, but she wants to feel the peace and quiet of her hometown and she'll put up with him in order to achieve that.

Dane is a successful carpenter with his own crew. He knows that he has some huge regrets, but he also loves his life. When he sees Neely again for the first time in years, it takes him a minute to catch his breath. He knows that he made a huge mistake with her and nothing he says will ever truly make it right. But Dane also knows that he has never stopped loving her.

Neely and Dane have this slow burn chemistry that they let simmer for a while. I really enjoyed watching them learn each other again. They aired their past hurts, but at the same time, while they were able to forgive, neither will forget. Dane has to show Neely that he knows better this time around and Neely has to decide if Dane is worth the risk.

It's a small town with tons of people hoping that they will get back together. When Neely is faced with a similar decision of staying or leaving, she'll have to decide whether or not having all of her boxes checked is more important than changing what goes in those boxes.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the first book in a new series, set in a small town where everyone knows everything. Neely left 10 years ago and has avoided returning, mainly due to her ex-boyfriend, Dane, getting her best friend pregnant just as she went to college. She refuses to talk about it with her mother and has lived in denial ever since.

However, she quit her job in New York and came home for some comfort from her mum. And, of course, sees one-time love, Dane. The story unfolds slightly predictably, but with some very sweet twists and turns, and made for a very easy read.

I have to admit I looked at some of the reviews and was genuinely surprised that there was a huge backlash about Dane's behaviour ten years ago – it wasn't a stellar thing to do, but it seemed far from unforgivable for a confused 19 year old (I am guessing Katie should take some responsibility here too), and he undoubtedly has done the right thing since, against the odds. Each to their own, I guess.

For me, this was a rather sweet story, where someone was reminded that maybe the thing they were meant to be wasn't so far from home after all, and it took experience and love to make a change for the better.

Tumble is a sweet and sexy small town romance. The characters were likeable as they navigate their second chance romance. I am excited that the series will continue. I will continue the journey in Dogwood Lane. Thanks Montlake Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

4 Stars / 2 Steam Fans

I have had some time to think about this story. I liked the thought behind the second chance love of it all but there were things that I disliked as well. Neely and Dane were high school sweethearts until they weren't. While they were on a "break" or broken up Dane does somethings that did not set well with Neely. Neely leaves town and they both move on with their lives. Neely hits a rough spot and returns home to collect herself and ends up revisiting some of those painful moments that drove her away in the first place. I think the story need more time to breathe through those wrongdoings that the pair went through but at its current pacing was just too quick and rushed.

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I loved this second chance romance.. when you fall in love with you high school sweetheart only to have you heart broken you tend to not want to do that again. that was the case for Neely, after things go wrong at her work and she quits her job. she decides that it is time to go home and evaluate life. i think little did she know that Dane was still in town. the banter between the two along with them chemistry has always been there, could they let each other back into there lives and finally find the happy ever after that they both are wanting? for me this second chance was well worth the risk

Tumble by Adriana Locke was a down to earth, second chance romance that filled my stomach with butterflies. You have an engaging storyline that left me mesmerized from the very first page. Neely & Dane were the it couple back in the day, but had a fall out due to miscommunications and haven't seen each-other since. All the what if's...the anger and frustration that ruined their relationship all come flashing back once they reunite.

What I really enjoyed about this book was how they didn't rush back into a relationship. They rebuilt on that trust and miscommunication. . . Their love for one another was simply refreshing to read.

A light hearted second chance romance that has left me salivating for more in the Dogwood Lane series.

YAASSSS!!! Adriana Locke has written another incredible, heart warming, small town love story about second chances.

I absolutely LOVED Tumble. I adored Dane and Neely, and I am so excited about all the new characters. Adriana has the BEST characters! They are real and relatable. Each with their own endearing, captivating personality.

When I pick up one of her novels, I just know that I am going to laugh, sigh, and swoon until the very end. There's nothing like losing yourself in her words and falling in love with her hero.

Tumble was everything I hoped it would be and has left me wanting more from Dogwood Lane. I am excited for what is yet to come!

♥ Review by Lys

5 Home CROWNS

LORD, oh LORD. How does Adriana Locke always make me swoon? This small town romances just melt my heart, and they make me want to pack up and move to these fictitious places.

Dane is single dad goals. The protective way he loves his daughter does something to me. He is the perfect blend of hard and soft, and I enjoyed the interactions between him and Neely. His daughter definitely softens this emotionally cold man, makes him lovable until he softens for the heroine.

Neely is a great heroine who is torn between returning and staying in the small town or going back or the big city to her dream job. It is through her that readers see the themes grow and develop, where we see the importance and family and love of work and how goals and dreams shift and change, which is okay.

This story is just pure second chance romance perfection. Seriously. The sweet moments where they rekindle their romance, the hard moments where they deal with the hurt of their past mistakesC and the cute family moments where we see glimpses of where their future will make you life and swoon. I enjoyed every character and every moment. Again, the conflict is clear early on, but the scenes were written with such emotion, that it didn’t really effect my enjoyment of it all.

I’m loving the start of Adriana Locke’s new series, and I can’t wait to spend more time in this town.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review

5 Getting that Second Chance Stars!!!

There's nothing I love more than a new world created by one of my favorite authors and Ms. Locke has brought us to Dogwood Lane with this first book in this new series and it's the quintessential small town where everyone knows everyone and their business.

Dane and Neely were together ten years ago and Dane being the man that wants the best for his girl literally breaks her heart by pushing her away because he thought it was what's best for her....yeah not so much. Fast forward those ten years, Neely is back and their overwhelming chemistry is still firing on all levels. The only difference this time is that Neely is only back in town for a short time and Dane now has a sweet little girl Mia that he wants to protect on all levels from getting hurt.

This book is so well written. The characters are lively and charming with a few quirks and Dogwood Lane is a town I'd love to live in. There's an overall caring for everyone by everyone. Even though Dane knows he's risking getting hurt he just can't stay away from the only woman he's ever truly loved. Neely isn't sure what to do with her feelings for this man either. She still loves him but can't risk her heart again.

There isn't one thing about this story I didn't love. Ms. Locke has completely captivated me with her writing once again. I fell in love with our H/h, Mia and all the other secondary characters. This one is a perfectly charming story that I was sorry to see come to an end when I turned that last page. I can't wait to visit Dogwood Lane again!!