This is a great quick read. Connor and Beth have all those sparks flying and enough drama to check all your boxes. 5 stars!

I originally read this story about 15 months ago as part of an anthology. My original review stated that it would have been interesting to get more of Conner and Beth's back stories. I re-read this thinking it might have been different, or had info added to it. I think it's pretty much the same as before.

Conner and Beth's story is definitely instalove. I believe this tale took place over a period of 2 - 5 days max. Conner was a retired Navy SEAL. Beth was the PT for one of the rancher's. They had seen one another around for months.

I felt like this could have been a more interesting story if it had not felt so rushed. There was information about Beth, Mikey, and Wes' background, but it was very basic. There was as story there and a brief outline of how they ended up in Morgantown. Same thing for Conner.

There was a whole side story about her sons, her ex, her ex mother in law. A side story about the end of Conner's military career. I had questions about a number of things, but this nook didn't provide the answers.

Kate Pearce tells a good detailed story. This one sparked the interest, but never reached the point of a full flame. I suppose because it had to be part on an anthology. Connor, Beth,and her sons did seem to be moving toward their HEA. It was an OK read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received via NetGalley.

I really enjoyed this book. It was short, and sweet. And the characters were all likable. I enjoyed watching these characters come together and figure out that they can be happy together. Despite the issues in each ones past.

The Wolf On Her Doorstep by Kate Pearce is a short but powerful story about understanding human inactions, learning to let go, and starting over. With an emotional storyline, and engaging characters, Ms Pearce has crafted a look into the failings of human nature, and the obstacles which can get in the way of overcoming those failures.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

The Wolf on Her Doorstep
By Kate Pearce
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This was a sweet novella. Single mom Beth has had her share of hurt and worry and struggles just to keep it all together. Connor, haunted former soldier just wanted Peace. Together, they find the start of a something new that just may be their HEA.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

A great story. Two strong characters, who have experienced tramatic events, find each other and in the end are even stronger together. Loved Beth and Conner and how they came together to find the peace and love neither thought possible. It is an excellent read with some drama added to make it worth your time to read.
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I did not realize this was actually a novella. The character development was not all the way there.

Beth was a survivor of abuse by her husband and had 2 adult teen sons. Her younger son had been protected from this abuse and still wanted a relationship with his father who was in prison for murder. This caused a lot of stress in the house.

Connor was your typical former military guy who had seen so much crap he could not function in society preferring to be alone.

I thought there might be more drama about the ex but there wasn't enough time to create that tension.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books/Zebra Books for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I believe I read this in an anthology-it seemed really familiar. This is a novella-only about 80 pages long. So it is a quick read. Loved the characters-they aren't perfect-just regular people with regular issues. Wes was a hoot. I thought that Beth and Connor made a great couple. Enjoyable read. 3.5 stars

4 Stars! Cute, fast-paced, quick read, perfect for a day at the beach. This was previously an anthology ‘Lone Wolf in Morgan Valley’, can be read as a standalone novella and this book is now part of ‘The Miller’s of Morgan Valley’ series. Beth and Connor are the main characters and Beth has two teen sons, Mikey and Wes. Didn’t really mention any of Connors past but does mention Beth’s past with an abusive ex-husband quite a bit. I wish the story had more of the wolf-dog, Loki, in it, considering he is in the title. The story felt a bit rushed but it IS a novella, so, what do you expect?! Enjoyable quick read, perfect if you’re short on time but still want a good read.
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Really enjoyed this quick addition to the Morgan Valley series. It was full of angst as Beth deals with her son’s issues & a lot of heat as Beth & Connor stoke the embers of their new relationship. Definitely recommend.

This a novella that was previously released in an anthology last year. It is set in Morgan Valley, but it can be read as a stand-alone. Even though there are mentions of other characters from the series, they don't factor into this story at all. Since it is a novella, the romance between Connor and Beth is rushed but still this is an enjoyable read if you are short on time.

'The Wolf on Her Doorstep' was originally published as part of an anthology. I have enjoyed both of Pearce's series that revolve around Morgan Valley and this is a novella set in the same world. The main male character, Conner O'Neill previously appeared in another book in the series so there was already a familiarity. Conner wasn't much of a likable character at that time but in this book he opens up and becomes more relatable. I wish we had gotten more back story on Conner but there is enough about his time with the Navy Seal's to understand he struggles from PSTD. Beth has had plenty of bumps in her life so on some level she can relate to Conner's state of mind. The drama aspect to the novella revolves more around Beth, her two sons, and her ex-husband who was abusive during their marriage. I enjoyed this book and finished it in one sitting, it was very engaging and easy to read.

This was instalove on a massive scale. In a matter of 2 days, Beth and Mr Grumpy hooked up, handled a trip to go after one of her sons, and then decided to become a couple.

I totally bought that they had an attraction and even if the actual sex was fade to black, at least there was a little foreplay before it. My only issues was with the massive amount of domestic violence that happened in the past that is affecting the sons now and that the wolf hybrid was not in the story more.

Being such a short story, one had to just believe what was happening and that was easy to do with this one.

A Lot of emotion is packed into this short story!

The Wolf on Her Doorstep by Kate Pearce is an emotionally charged story. There’s the immediate attraction of Beth and Connor, the worry of Beth for her sons, and the fear that her abusive ex will manipulate her youngest into a relationship with him. Connor’s mistrust of people and need for solitude. Together they are explosive and so good for each other.

I really enjoyed watching the sparks ignite between Beth and Connor, as well as his calm and purposeful demeanor when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan in Beth’s world. Connor has such respect for Beth and her sons and just wants to help.

I love the way Kate brings her characters together and involves other characters to help round out the personalities of the protagonists. Part of the Morgan Ranch series, this book was previously part of an anthology, but I’m so glad to have it separately and part of the series. This is my voluntary review.

I remember reading this novella previously in an anthology and read it again because I love the story. It is an adult romance with family drama and heroes with a past. The characters are believable and fallible. I read this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kate Pearce brings us a novella from the world of The Millers of Morgan Valley series. We find ourselves back in Morgan Valley with Beth and Connor. Beth finds herself having to bring groceries up to the cabin with her boss's summer tenant who would rather be left alone when he doesn't show up for his weekly pickups. When she finds his pet wolf at her doorstep, she ends up finding Connor running a fever with gashes in his leg. Connor ends up becoming involved in her family when her stepson decides to go visit his father in prison and they go chasing after him. Will Beth turn to Connor for support, or will she be too headstrong to accept his help?

Kate Pearce brings us a story that is short and sweet. You get to go back to Morgan Valley and visit with the other characters while meeting new ones and reading Beth's story. Kate brings you into this world and keeps you there with all of the different people you meet who entice you to read their stories. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley, Kensington Books, Zebra Books, and Kate Pearce for this privilege.

I’ve always liked Kate Pearce’s historical mysteries under her pseudonym and I wanted to read something completely different, so when the opportunity to review this came up I thought it’d be perfect. Something out of the box for me but still with an author I liked.

This fast paced novella previously appeared in an anthology but it’s new to me. With a history of domestic violence, single mom to teenagers Beth is minding the ranch when she learns her grumpy tenant hasn’t picked up his weekly supplies. Connor is a navy SEAL suffering from ptsd whose dog goes for help when he’s ill with a wound infection.

There’s a lot of traumatic backstory and plot packed into this novella. The setup is incredibly contrived but I was entertained so I didn’t care. I will definitely seek out Kate Pearce’s other romances.

Beth Baker is at Physical Therapist and works for one the ranches' part time. Connor O'Neil is a ex-navy seal staying in a cabin on the ranch. When he doesn't pick up his groceries Beth goes out to check on him. He is a bit of a grumpy gus. He has injured his leg and has a fever. Beth stays the night to take care of his wound and take him into town to the doctor the next day. Beth is raising two teenage boys and is used to stubborn men. Good read about Beth and Connor getting closer together as they chase after one of her sons who has left home. This is a great short read.

This is a novella part of the The Millers of Morgan valley series. Beth is taking care of the Garcia's place while they are gone. One of their tenants hasn't been heard from for a few days so she goes to check on him. Conner is an ex Navy seal who just wants to be left alone. These two lonely people will find that they have a lot in common. Steamy

If this novella seems familiar it was released April 2021 as part of a trilogy the Lone Wolf. This is the 8th in the series, but easily a standalone, I am glad we were back in Morgantown. A fast pace read about a. single mom with two teenagers who is busy with her life. She winds up taking care of a loner guest at the ranch who is fighting a infection from a accident. But who is helping who?
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