I was so happy to be back in the world of the Men of Haven. This time we get Danny and Callie’s story. When I first realized who Callie was, I felt some trepidation since she had not been much of a sympathetic character at the start of the series. But at the beginning of this story, when we meet Callie again, she has made some drastic changes in her life and is a completely different person. Callie hit her absolute rock bottom about a year ago and now that staying sober seems to be working, she moves back home to begin the process of making amends to those who mean the most to her. By coincidence she runs into Danny again when goes in to his custom build/design garage looking for work.

Danny and Callie’s story is slow burn and I enjoyed watching their relationship progress slowly as they spent time together getting to know each other. There was a lot in this story that can resonate for anyone who has ever made mistakes in their lives and look to make changes and have a second chance. This seemed a little bit of a different change of pace from some of the previous books in the series, but it really worked for me. I'm hoping we have more in the series still to come - I love this world!

Everyone makes mistakes and Callie’s certainly made some doozies, but after hitting rock bottom she is on the road of redemption, coming back stronger than ever. As a friend of the family Danny saw Callie at her worst and is not sure if he can trust the new and improved version but their dynamic chemistry cannot be denied. Unfortunately along the way some of Callie’s past drama comes back to haunt this new relationship, because how do you fight something you don’t remember? This book has a great deal of realism, with struggles that many can relate to in some way or another, but there is something fantastic about the chemistry between Callie and Danny that has you rooting for them. Danny’s strong but forgiving nature makes one wish this book boyfriend was real. This is part of the author’s Men of Haven series, so those of you who have read the previous books will see a lot of familiar faces and although you don’t have to have read the other books to enjoy this one I highly recommend that you do. This is great read. 4 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed an arc copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

First Impressions
Trusted & True is the most recent release of the “Haven Brotherhood” (or also known as Men of Haven) series. I was so pleased to see that this author is back to writing again and picking up this book was like seeing a best friend after years of separation. From the first few pages of this story, I was completely hooked into this one and I knew that this author had not lost her magic and charm and I so gravitated toward our pairing,. It’s been so long since I had this series or this world, and I have missed it so much! I definitely want to do a re-read as soon as I purchase the series in print (and yes I will be doing this soon). Trusted & True is a redemption story and I was completely on board with this trope and the manner in which it was implemented. We also get such fun times with the other men of the brotherhood and I just love such male bonds be so focused and getting back to this world was like coming home. There was so much wit, warmth, and endearing character that satisfied me in every way.

Summary
Callie Moore is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, she has harmed so many but especially her sister and she has been sober for at least a year and she is determined to make sure she lives her life as she was meant to before her addictions. During a AA meeting, she meets someone that leads her to Danny Parker for a job as his office manager. Danny has been the only one other than her sister who has given her chances. She knows it’s a risk coming to him for a job, but Danny is a man that she knows she can trust. Danny is shocked to see Callie, and in a way that he has never seen before, with added healthy weight and a bright light in her eyes that was always dimmed with addiction from before. He doesn’t know if he can give her this chance, as he knows how easily an addict can fall into their old ways. But after discussing it with his men from the brotherhood, he knows he needs to do this. A sweet budding friendship begins between Danny and Callie, which turns slowly into a love that neither of them expects, but isn’t to be wasted. But can their love survive the mistakes of the past and into a bright future of healing and forgiveness?

What I Loved
Trusted & True was such a magnificent read that I fell so hard for, I honestly couldn’t put this one down. I had such a fun time with this read and I was so easily swept away into the story. Its a story that really showcases growth and journey into a story of redemption. Both of these characters I fell so hard for. Danny is such an alpha-mellow of a hero. I just loved how strong and protective he is, but also so understanding and compassionate, and patient with Callie. He never rushes her and is a solid wall of strength and protectiveness. Then we have Callie, who we have seen in past books, and I really liked that we got to see her story. I just adored her story coming to light and how well-focused her journey is that is balanced out with the romance. You see how strong she is and determined to fight her battles. She is creative, intelligent, and kind. She makes such a good match for Danny. I adored seeing them together and the way that they come together in such a heartfelt way. Their romance was so endearing and poignant. I just wanted to indulge in their quiet moments of intimate connection. This is one of my favorite books from this author, because it had my emotions all over and sparkled with so much heart and well-built heat within the story. Also seeing the way that Callie slowly works her way back into her sister’s life and the lives of the Haven Brotherhood was so lovely to see. I felt such a kinship with Callie and it was beautiful seeing her romance blossom with Danny. If you are looking to get into MC romance and want something with all the best aspects of an MC without the toxic elements, you definitely need to pick up this series!!

What I Struggled With
NOTHING! IT WAS PERFECTION

Overall View
I found Trusted & True to be a magnificent ride of enduring love, reconnection, and healing. It’s a story that will pull you into a romance of sweet poignant love that captivates the tender felt emotion and majestic heart!

This was high angst, deep emotion and intense steam.

While I’m not a fan of stories that involve recovering from any type of substance abuse, I have to admit that this one was a little easier to read. The ugly, hard core, bottom of the barrel recovery had already been dealt with and Callie was currently dealing with how to live life as a recovering addict, which is even harder but for me, as stated, easier to read.

I didn’t know if I was going to like either one of these characters, but before long, they had both shown traits that I could connect with. Danny ends up being everything I love in a hero and actually more due to his actions and reactions to a recovering Callie. He was definitely there to protect her, even when that meant allowing her to find her own way.

This had a lot of the Haven family, along with plenty of drama and action surrounding Callie. The chemistry between Danny and her was steamy and I loved watching them both deal with it from its first stages to the point where they yielded. Overall, this was a beautiful story and I was so glad to have a chance to jump back into this world again.

Trusted and True is the seventh book in Rhenna Morgan’s Men of Haven series and a story that many a reader has long awaited. The storyline contains an abundance of the hardships of life and the hope and forgiveness provided by family, be they blood or be choice. Unfortunately for me, it lacked the same intensity, suspense and romance of the previous six books, and I wondered if this was due to the period of time since the last book was released. The story was OK, but maybe my expectations based on MS Morgan’s previous books was too high.

The Men of Haven, Jace Kennedy, Zeke Dugan, Trevor Raines, Knox Torren, Beckett Tate, Axel McKee and last but not least Danny Parker.

In 2017 I found author Rhenna Morgan on NetGalley with book 1, Rough & Tumble introducing lead characters Jace Kennedy and Vivienne Moore.

Over the next books 5 more couples took their turn from 2017 to 2019, along with key pivotal side characters as well.

First Zeke Dugan and his sexy Mechanic Gabrielle Parker, then Trevor Raines and Natalie Jordan, then Knox Torren and Darya Volkova, then Beckett Tate and Gia Sinclair whose story I missed reading after which we have book 6 with Axel McKee and Lizzy Hemming whose epic passion rivaled all those before them!

Each man and woman having their own rough start in life that molded them into the people who I would be proud to call friends or family.

Finally in 2022 we get the 7th and final story with, last but not least, newbie Danny Parker.

Trusted & True follows Callie Moore and Danny Parker but also includes everyone have grown to know and love touching with from previous 6 books within their tale.

Not only are these two frenemies but their past still tries to dictate their future.

How the pair overcomes each obstacle borders between being almost painful to read then absolutely breathtaking in its brutal honesty, which both Callie and Danny find hard to express a lot of the time.

The sizzling attraction they share of course is another <I>almost hurdle</I> that has to be dealt with, but only after trust between them is reestablished first.

This journey is one fans do not want to miss out on, especially since it easily reads as its own romance stand alone if you do now want to indulge in the entire series.

But if you don’t or haven’t yet, grab the other 6!

The Haven series may be ended but what a redemption/second chance/ almost rise from the ashes type story to finish with!

On every book read as soon as it is done and written up for review it is posted on Goodreads and Netgalley, once released then posted on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles as well.

Do you ever read a book and when you are finish you feel like that story will not be a part of your soul? This was the case with Trusted and True by Rhenna Morgan. The author took a character that early in the series was a trash person. Someone so selfish and consumed with in her own addiction that they did not see or care for anyone around them even the people helping them. If you had asked me when I first read this series if I would ever be cheering for Callie Moore to get her HEA I would have laughed at you.
BUT gosh am I cheering! I am completely on #TEAMCallie now!
Callie Moore made some pretty selfish choices in her life while battling and living in her addition. She has used everyone that even gave her an ounce of care But hitting rock bottom gives her the incentive to make the changes she needs to. Callie is back in Dallas trying to start over and makes amends. A chance meeting puts her in the path of one of the few people who tired to help her in the past, Danny Parker.
Danny is the kind of guy who just wants to help. He is really a good guy but he has seen the way that drugs and addiction can effect those you love. Giving Callie a chance is a risk but Danny is drawn to her. He also believes she is trying to be better and work her program. He sees the changes in her.

I loved that Callie had really healed before connecting to Danny. That she had the power on her own to get better and move her life in the direction she wanted. This story was powerful and real. I feel like their connection, the chemistry between them for so far deeper than just sexual attraction. It was if their souls really need to be together to full heal.
I could go on and on about how amazing this story is but I want everyone to read it. I want everyone to go deep dive in the Rhenna’s back list. To meet this amazing found family she has created. The dynamics and love that is in this group are perfect. These books can be read as a standalone but honestly you should READ them all! Did I mention you should read this book? Read all the book? If I could I would give this book a 1000/5 star rating!

I'm a huge Men of Haven fan and in turn, a big Rhenna Morgan fan. I was so excited to see this book pop up on Netgalley given it's been 3 years since the last MoH book was released.

It pains me to say this, but I wasn't really feeling this book like the previous 6 books. Maybe it was the break between books. Maybe it was the lack of romance. Maybe it was the lack of suspense. Maybe it was the hyper-focus on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. It just wasn't as intense and engaging as the previous books have been. It's an okay book, but it isn't one I'd say lives up to the high standards the rest of the series has set.

Danny is a custom car shop owner and artist. He's part of the Haven Brotherhood, but I honestly didn't remember him. He's also apparently bailed out Callie, Viv's sister (book 1 heroine), many times in the past when she's gone on an alcohol-drug induced binge that gets her in trouble. Again, not something I really remembered from Book 1 even though Callie played a sizable role in the trouble Viv had in her book. Now Callie is one year sober and is back in town to start a fresh life and rekindle her relationship with her sister. She ends up coming in for a job interview with Danny, not knowing the interview is with the guy who has rescued her way too many times before.

Callie & Danny hit it off. I got the intensity and could see them working as a couple in the long-run. But the author really doesn't give us much romance. There's not even really much sex. I remember one scene about 80% in to the book, but it's definitely not what we've come to expect by the author. We were just missing that connection, not just in the bedroom, but on a deeper level. I appreciated that Danny stood up for Callie when faced with questions from his brothers - I truly felt his feelings for her then. I just wish there had been more dates, more time together that we saw, not just the author telling us they got together to watch TV. It all just happened so quickly that it didn't seem believable that their relationship would change that much in such a short amount of time given their troubled history.

This book focuses on a recovering addict and I honestly think the author spent 80% of the book on that and then the romance and suspense came in as an afterthought. While I appreciate the author giving attention to the subject matter, as it is one of importance, I think it was given too much space on the pages and after a while, I lost interest in the romance (or lack thereof).

The ending was cute and I enjoyed the nice little sweet surprise. I'll give the author credit for that originality, even if I did think it was premature and Callie needed more time to heal and live a somewhat normal life before any big steps were taken in their relationship.

Another great book in the Men of Haven series! I loved getting Danny and Callies story. It was so good to see Callie turn her life around and become part of the Haven family, not only through her sister Vivian, but also through Danny.

Danny is what I would envision what the guys would have been like when they were young and basically starting out. He's that Alpha male who's very protective, but also with that self doubt you see in someone younger. To have all the guys at his back makes him a lucky guy. I also really liked that his story was with Callie, another person who is starting out in a new life sober and finding her way.

This is one of those series that I hope will never end. I just really like the Haven world and all the men in it that I could easily enjoy many more books to come.

When I received the email notifying me that I'd been approved for an ARC of this book, it MADE.MY.DAY. Rhenna Morgan has become one of my go-to authors... one that I know will deliver without my even reading the book blurb. So when I saw there would be another Men of Haven book, SIGN ME UP!
This book did not disappoint. As an avid romance reader, there is nothing like diving back into a series that you loved, revisiting the characters that left an impression on you, and falling in love with new ones. I will admit that I didn't remember Danny very much from previous books. It has been a while since I was in the Men of Haven world, so the first part of this book was like a refresher course for me. I did remember Callie, and I have to fess up to being no so thrilled that she was going to be getting a book. Why would I want to read about a total screw-up? How could the author possibly redeem this character?
Oh ye of little faith. I was WRONG. Sometimes, for me, the best heroes are the ones I don't expect. The guy who was a jerk in a previous book, or someone who is not who I think I would be attracted to or intrigued by. Well, same goes for a heroine, apparently. Callie grew on me from the very beginning. Her story wasn't pretty and she didn't have an easy go of it, but she hit rock bottom and put in the time and the work to make a better life.
I loved that the meeting between Callie and Danny was pure chance. He knew her before, and was a helping hand during many of her past...indiscretions. But it was just dumb luck that she ended up in his place of business asking about a job.
Rhenna Morgan is smart. So smart. She didn't try to force Callie into a picture perfect mold of a recovering addict. She didn't give us a neat package. She gave us someone who was barely out of rehab (a year sober) and moving to another state from where her recovery started. She had little money, no family save a sister who (rightly so) does not speak to her, and really nothing more than an apartment, a car and a resolve to be a better person.
I believed her.
And I am so glad that Danny did. The author didn't have him make Callie jump through hoops. He gave her a hard time at first, but that was understandable. He thought about it and ended up giving her a chance. I loved that about him. He had seen Callie at her worst, many times, and yet he still believed in another chance.
Their romance started pretty quickly after she began working for him, but it was believable. They were so comfortable with each other that the reader could FEEL it. They had flirty times and sexy times, but for the most part it was just the two of them being what the other needed.
Of course, being a Men of Haven book, there had to be some drama. And it was a doozy.



***POSSIBLE SPOILER***





One of the things I loved the most about this was that the major crisis did NOT involve Callie's sobriety. So many authors would have gone down that road, having her fall off the wagon (or come close), and having that come between her and Danny. Not this one. She gave us a crazy scary intense scenerio, but it was not Callie falling back on old habits. I love a book when the main characters are together, and any difficulties are against them, not between them.

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I loved being back in this world. Having Jace and Axel and Zeke and Knox and the rest brought back to the forefront. This was such a solid read for me, and I wish there would be a dozen more books in this series. The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars was that I wanted Danny to be a little more alpha. He was intense and sexy and protective, but I got kind of a beta hero vibe from him, which is not my usual cup of tea. The writing was excellent, the storyline believable and the characters are men I'd fall in love with and women I'd want to be friends with. A reader can't ask for anything more!

The Men of Haven are brave protectors who will do anything for their family and the women they love. “Trusted and True” is a very emotional and personal story for our characters and I was immediately wrapped up in Callie’s vow to seek her higher power if she was ever tempted to go back to her old life. I admired Callie’s determination to change, her desire to make amends to her sister Vivienne and her promise to help other women who have walked in her shoes.

Danny is a self-made man who came from nothing, made a few wrong turns and found a family with his brothers. They may not be blood relatives, but their bond is one that will never be undone. He is close to his sister, is admired by his employees and would do anything for his brothers. Callie’s return to town was a complete surprise and when she stopped by his shop looking for a job, he was torn between giving her a second chance and protecting his brothers and their families. Offering Callie a job was important to him but he sensed his brothers wouldn’t agree with him, especially his brother Jace, who was married to Callie’s sister. Danny felt protective of Callie and could tell by her enthusiasm and beautiful smile that she was a new person; someone he wanted to get to know better.

The Men of Haven series is very special to me and I was thrilled that Ms. Morgan had given Callie and Danny such a wonderful story. All of the Men of Haven are handsome, sexy and a bit mysterious. Danny has a nurturing and thoughtful side which appealed to Callie and made her feel that her life was worth something and that love was no longer out of reach. They showed each other that life was worth living when you have love in your heart, and your family on your side.

Addiction, redemption and forgiveness!!

Callie has come back to start her life over and make things right with her sister after burning a lot of bridges.

“Got it etched in the Hall of Firsts?” I caught her smile right before she ducked her head and chuckled. “Oh, it’s locked in for life, for sure.”

I’ve been waiting for Danny’s to get his own story for a long time. I absolutely love the Men of Haven Series.

That absolutely glowing, ear-to-ear smile that made her eyes shine ten times brighter.

Like I’d somehow hung the moon with one hand tied behind my back. I’d never felt anything like it in my life, but I knew—hands down—it was precious.

Danny had to deal with his trust issues with Callie in this heartfelt story about overcoming the past and finding your forever. Maybe that was why it seemed there was something missing. Not that I didn’t love it just something that the other books had that this one didn’t.

You can’t leave us hanging. I need Ninette and Rex’s story. Please!!

This is a nice easy read - the characters are enjoyable, the plot interesting. It's not particularly memorable but it's a good book to throw in your bag for vacation or a day at the beach.

Another great addition to the Men of Haven series! I always wondered about Danny, so it's great to see him get his HEA.
It's great to follow Callie on her journey of finding herself again and building a new life for herself. Danny is a great support and I enjoyed him addressing his demons and figuring out what's important to him.
I had hoped for a little more suspense in the story, but overall another great story. I love this series.

I read and enjoyed all the Men of Haven series, and looked forward to Danny’s story. Unfortunately, this story did not fill my expectations. It seemed to me the story focused on Callie’s struggle to stay sober, and the romance took a secondary role. To me, this didn’t seem to be a continuation of the MoH series, and to be honest, I did not finish it. The references to the recovery programs were overwhelming, and just plain boring.
ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Is it me or the book?

I really wanted to love this book because, for the most part, I've really enjoyed the Men of Haven books. It's been a long time since the first book and remembering anything about Viv and Jace, and anyone surrounding them, that I didn't remember Callie at all. Maybe she was not really in it? I seriously can't remember. So that kind of threw me. And maybe it's because it's been such a long time since a MoH book came out that I had a hard time with Danny. I'm just not sure. So maybe it's me, but maybe it's also the book...

As for the story, it started of okay, but I quickly became bored. The story was more about Callie and the work she was putting in to fight her alcoholism than anything else. I felt like Danny's part of it all took kind of a backseat. It also seemed like the one issue that was going to push the story and give me some suspense and action, well it was kind of non climactic and just meh. It felt like that was not even secondary to the story, but more along the lines of just something thrown in to have more to write about.

I'm bummed because I could see how they were a good couple and could have had this amazing love story, but even that was not on page. I'm normally the person who will complain about too much sex in a book, but this book was lacking that connection between Callie and Danny so very much.

In the end, it was just not a book for me, something I should have realized since it took me 6 days to finish. I felt missing a lot of things and only having a few really good moments.

The Men of Heaven are back and this time is Danny's time to fall in love. Unexpectedly in his life comes Callie and she is a reborn side of herself. The story is so good full of emotions, love, redemption, and strength, and of course, there is a lot of family drama. Everything is well written and the story flows interesting throughout the book till the end.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

Trusted and True is book seven in the Men of Haven series by Rhenna Morgan. I’ve been in love with this series since the very first book and that is where I first met our hero, Danny. He wasn’t a full fledged part of the brotherhood yet back then, a group of men who have become brothers, family by choice. We also met Callie in that book, the younger, troubled sister of the heroine, Vivienne.

Danny Parker is now thirty four years old and is a member of the Haven Brotherhood. He runs a string of three car restoration shops, the one he works in, the original shop in the Dallas area. He loves working on the cars but not so much the administrative part of the business which is a mess. He knows he needs to hire someone to help him out but can’t believe it when a ghost from his past walks in the door wanting the job. He hasn’t seen her in years and the last time he did see her, she was a mess.

Calista “Callie” Moore is an alcoholic and drug addict. She tried so many times to get clean but never made it stick until she hit rock bottom a little over a year ago. She’s been working the program and has been clean and sober ever since. Now it’s time to make amends to the people she hurt the most, her sister and brother in law so she is back in Dallas. But she also needs a job. She didn’t know it was Danny’s shop when she walked in the door. Danny had helped her out a few times when she asked him for help but hadn’t seen him since the last time. He’d never even seen her sober.

Danny doesn’t know if he can trust Callie this time but he can’t seem to turn his back on her. He needs help and she needs a job. But he hadn’t counted on the attraction he felt for her. Danny had never been interested in a relationship before but he can’t seem to stay away from her.

“This was it. The beginning. One I hadn’t seen coming and had no desire to turn away from.”

These two didn’t stand a chance at staying away from each other. I adored the way Danny took things slow to do it the right way. But as they are getting to know each other, a face from Callie’s past comes back to haunt them and threatens everything.

I adored watching these two finally get together. I sensed the attraction when they first met in the first book but Callie was such a mess back then. I loved the person she has grown in to and how hard she was working to be a better person. I loved the support system she had for herself as well. I also loved seeing my favorite couples from all of the previous books. This was such a good book. It can definitely be read as a stand alone but you just wouldn’t have the connection to the other characters. I am so thrilled Rhenna came back to this series.

This book is full of feels! As I was reading Trusted & True these were flashes of thoughts on Callie & Danny: Overcoming big things, lots of deep life lessons, gritty but good, big & difficult feelings, vulnerable, intense, real, honest and fragile. Trusted & True truly runs the gamut on emotions.
This can be read as a stand alone but I would highly recommend reading the complete series to see how all of the characters develop. A must read!

This one is all about redemption and the work one must be willing to do in order to get there and beyond. Callie has a history of bad choices and stupid deeds, but she’s doing her best to be better now. And that means she has to face her old demons and fears and hope for some semblance of forgiveness. Or at least a little peace. But who knew she would stumble upon the one guy who bailed her out in the past, hoping for a chance at a new life?

Danny was understandably concerned about Callie. He knew who she once was, and while she appeared to be completely different both inside and out now, he couldn’t help but wonder. And worry. And almost trample on any trust he’d earned from her with his assumptions. But she proved that she’s really changed and that she’s willing to take any knocks she has to in order to move forward. So Danny becomes Callie’s ally and protector when faced with Jace and his anger over the past meeting the present again. But when push comes to shove, who will save the day? The guys, the woman hoping for redemption, or is all lost?

I really enjoyed how this story flowed. Callie didn’t shy away from her past. Or what she needed to face now. And eventually, everyone could either see or trust in her path. Even the one person who has held onto their anger and distrust the most. This book proved, yet again, just why I adore this series. The family by choice, the fights that happen and then are let go, and the unwavering support for each other keep me coming back for more every time. The fact that Danny has been fabulous from jump and needed his HEA just as much as Callie did made it even sweeter for me.