Another lovely story by the author which fans of pining, angst, and second chance romance will enjoy.

There is arguably too much pining and push-pull between the two leads and the feelings are very intense. Still, this is a compelling and cozy read and it is clear Duncan and Temperance make a great couple.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

Oh my heart! Jen Devon has done it again with the second chance masterpiece. My full range of emotions during the reading of this book was unhinged because that is how much it touched me so deeply. If I could give this book more than five starts I truly would.

When I read a book by Devon, I am transported into the world so fully because she is able to capture not only the character emotional arcs, but the beauty of the scenery around them so clearly that I feel like I am really truly there.

Read this book for:
- Childhood loves
- Second chance
- Best Friend's Brother and Brother's Best Friend
- Forced proximity
- Found family
- HE IS GONE FOR HER
- Gorgeous vineyard setting and big fam of 5 brothers and a sister
- SO MUCH ANGST AND PINING
- Care taking when sick

Temperance Madigan and Duncan Brady have a secret history. They've hid their past relationship from their families for years, but now it's all catching up to them when they are forced together for Rowan and Harry's wedding. Everyone wants them to get along but the problem is that Temperance and Duncan can never be just friends.

This book starts off with angst and pining in Chapter 1! Devon is a master in tension. I loved the way she built the relationship through the present moment instead of going back into the past too much. Yes, their history is shared but you see how it's changed and how each of them have changed in the present moment.

As the wedding approached, Temperance and Duncan are thrown together in many situations. They each have so many old wounds to hash out between one another. This relationship is complicated with so much history and the reason they broke apart will really tear at your heart strings.

Duncan has to learn that he is worthy of love just as he is and Temperance has to learn how to be ok with letting someone in and asking for help in life. These two are so insanely in love with one another it tears at you watching them fumble around with their hearts and not being able to come to terms with their wounds and their past.

I am also obsessed with Duncan now. He is my favorite Brady brother as of now (have to wait on Mal's book to fully decide). He is so generous, caring, giving, with such a huge heart and humor. Not to mention how romantic he is and the care taking he does for Temperance. I can't get over how amazing he is and he made me cackle laugh so many times! Plus the way he dominates some of those spicy scenes will only add to his appeal.

Not only do we get Duncan, who is now my favorite Brady brother as of now, but we get the whole Brady fam. We get integrated into this beautiful big family again and see all the characters we have grown to love from Bend Toward the Sun. The parents, the siblings, the friends are all there again beautifully interacting on the pages. I see you Frankie and Mal! The two of them are also heating up the pages and I cannot wait for their book! I am already feral for it!

This book was stunningly gorgeous. I laughed, I teared up, and then I blushed with the hot spice that also delivers. I could go on for days, but I have to say this series is one of my all time favorites and Devon's mastery of the romance genre is clear when you read her work. I can't wait for Mal and Frankie's book and I hope you consider reading this spectacular book and become a fan of the Brady fam like I am!

Thank you to SMP Romance for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

So much of this story turned into redundancy. To start with, I liked this, then it got long, and then longer. My go to quote: “The pining was excruciating. Truly.” I honestly kept thinking, something will change and not much did. I gave five stars because someone will love this, just not me.

10*stars. What a read. I adore this family. Duncan is dream. I loved this second chance romance. I hope the author gives us more from this world. I so very much love to be immersed in it.

This was magnificent. I loved Tj. I was utterly captivated by this book, and would love to be able to read it again. This is already at the top of my list of good book to read!!!

This was an sweet and witty read. The characters in this book came to life on the pages and the relationships shown here is amazing! If you enjoy tales filled with emotion, don't miss out on this one.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.