"𝘏𝘪 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵"
"𝘏𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘺"

What a beautiful story about love and loss.
I was hooked from the very beginning. I loved the development of West and Indy's relationship and the multiple timelines just made each current chapter so much more deeper.

"𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦. 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴. 𝘎𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴. 𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩. 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦"

Overall Grade: A-/B+

Tropes: small town; enemies to lovers; second chance; found family

Devney Perry’s newest book, Crossroads, book 1 of her latest series, Haven River Ranch, showcases her deft ability to draw you into the lives of two complicated characters, Indya and West. One of my favorite tropes is enemies to lovers or hate to love because the chemistry is constantly bubbling at the surface of the characters, and this is the case with Indya and West. From the moment they reunite, there is an insistent chemistry that both of them have to fight. This builds tension to the point of explosion where Indya and West cannot help but act upon their attraction. Perry keeps them grounded in their background by flashing back to the moments when Indya and her parents vacationed on West’s family’s ranch. Perry makes it easy for us to fall in love with them due to their past, so we feel the conflict between them in the future. As they realize their fatedness, Perry helps us fall more deeply for their journey as she paints their past pain and enduring love. If I have any criticism of this story, it’s their quick, almost rushed resolution. Thankfully, Perry offers what she does beautifully: an epilogue that bears the fruit of their life.

Crossroads is everything I adore about Devney Perry: emotional, enticing, and ever after. This is exactly the read you need right now.

I love Devney’s writing so much and I loved this introduction to Haven River Ranch. West and Indya were always meant to be even if they didn’t know it was possible for it to ever happen. Timing is everything for these two. The flashbacks explain so much and really help build up the story so you can see how West and Indya got to where they are in the present day. I loved how we get to see all the ways Indya still loves West though all the years in the way she made the deal for the ranch. It broke my heart to see how devastated Indya was when she realized West never got married but she had. I was rooting so hard for them to just get together already! I also appreciate the way Devney portrays grief in this book as well as the different ways parents can influence your goals and futures. Overall highly recommend!

De bet Perry has done it again! She’s created a perfect world that I so desperately wish I lived in! The love these characters had for each other had me crying screaming😭 my heart broke with THE revelation (iykyk) I didn’t see that one coming 🥹 I’m so happy I was able to get this arc and I enjoyed every second of it!

Crossroads is Devney’s first installment of her new series, Haven River Ranch. And it did not disappointment. I am so obsessed with all the characters. Montana is clearly the place to be!

This was a sweet, easy to read childhood friends-to-lovers, second chance, small town romance.
Is it my favourite Devney book? Definitely not.
Will I ever reread it? Nah.
Am I looking forward not book two? Yes I am.

I liked the dual timeline aspect of this book, getting to relive West and Indya's past and getting each bit of their backstory at just the right time to understand the present day happenings was done really well.

I struggled a little bit to really feel like they had a real connection in the present day, beyond the physical attraction and both a bit stuck on their feelings in the past, I just didn't really feel it between these two.

The "conflict" had so much build up and was honestly a bit anticlimactic but I will say that the ending and exploration of Indya's family relationships was really emotional and written so well! The book instantly earns an extra star for making me cry 😂

One of my favorite books of the year! Devney Perry never disappoints. Crossroads will surely lead to another amazing series with Haven River Ranch and I cannot wait to read the rest!

4,5 stars

A true small town cowboy, childhood-friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance.
I really liked West and Indyas story and their connection. The setting was great, and even though I haven’t been to Montana, the way that Devney Perry described the setting, it made me feel like I was there.
I can’t wait for the next installment in the series, which is Jax’s storyline.

Triggers:
Cheating
Death of a loved one
Cancer

This is book one of the Haven River Ranch series and I so excited for what’s to come!

This one hooked me in straightaway and I loved every minute! This was such a great second chance slow burn romance that was so full of tension!

I loved the flashback glimpses of their past as the story kept building. My heart broke, some tears and then it was mended again ❤️‍🩹

Such a beautiful story of two people who were always meant to be each others person 🥹

Devney Perry is back with another small town cowboy romance! For all fans of the Eden-Series this is a must read. I think for readers enjoying Elsie Silver's books this might be a great recommendation as well!

The fact that there are Montana roots makes me feel like I'm being called to a not so far away land da and I adore the setting and characters in every book l've picked up by Devney Perry!

- Montana vibes and small town seems accurate for the state... I mean really it's easy to find a lack of vegetarian food but plenty of pasties?
-Small town family drama
- themes of grief and medical illness
- Ranches and horses
- second chance romance kinda turned enemies to lovers ish ? Indya & West are a power couple
- I always love how easy the authors books are to read as far as writing style
- definitely recommend reading if the mountains are calling your soul& if you liked The Eden's series (there is character crossover!)
- the steamy scenes oooof… MMC is quite direct and knows what he wants but the spice doesn't hit immediately so be prepared for some tension!

AMAZING KNOCKOUT PERFECTION. One of my favorite books of the year. It’s heart wrenching and healing and just all around SO GOOD

Devney Perry does it again. Another beautiful read. I adore the dual timeline as we slowly uncover how Indya and West’s relationship went from being so close to falling so far apart. West is so dreamy and I love his passion for his ranch and keeping the legacy alive and i love that as much as he tries to see Indy as the villain, he ultimately knows that she isn’t and sees all the ways she too is trying to protect the integrity of the ranch. The slow burn is perfect and I think Indy and West are the ultimate right people, wrong time and wrong place story and it’s incredible to see them work together to be at the right place and time. I also love how Perry manages to pull at the heartstrings with Indy’s relationship with her father too, those phone calls had me balling!

Unfortunately I didn't really connect with either main characters in this one, and I think it's largely down to the fact that the reader is supposed to root for their second chance romance. However I don't think we got enough backstory to justify their current feelings about each other. They fall, literally, for each other all over again very quickly without any build up and I desperately wanted the yearning and angst and slow burn. Also, West just came across as an awful character who treats everyone appallingly.

Not for me,but I did like the small town ranch vibes.

This is one of my favorite books by Devney. I loved this story so much and it had me so emotional while reading. I love a second chance and this one hit. I cannot wait for the second book to come out!!! I need it asap

Ugh this book had me choke hold. I always underestimate Devney Perry and by the end of the book, I wish it never had to end. This one even produced ugly tears. Just buy it. Just read it. Just do it. You best believe I’m stalking around for book 2.

Crossroads is hands down my new favorite Devney Perry book. I feel like I say this with each new release of hers, but in my defense…I mean it every time. 😂 I mean, come on. A small town, second chance romance? That’s only my two FAVORITE tropes combined into one unforgettable love story by one of my favorite authors. What’s not to love?!  
 
With the first book in the Haven River Ranch Series, Devney Perry reunites former lovers, West Haven and Indya Keller, whose connection has withstood time and distance. Despite their vastly different lives, West and Indya are drawn together over and over again, forming a friendship that naturally evolves into something more. But reality’s intrusion in their sanctuary meant their timing and circumstances never aligned…at least until Indya returns to the Haven’s family ranch as the new owner to revitalize the struggling resort.  
 
Achingly sweet, wistfully nostalgic, and heartbreakingly romantic, Crossroads is a story about second chances and new beginnings. West and Indya are characters with a shared history that’s overshadowed by evocative, haunting memories, all of which are stirred up when they come face to face after years apart. Their present interactions are rife with tension and longing, with their past looming between them like an ever-present reminder of all they’ve been through together. But what had me racing through each chapter was the chemistry between West and Indya, which heats up the pages with the passionate, all-consuming, unrestrained intimacy between them.  

If you’re in the mood for a second chance romance that’s sexy and swoon-worthy, and will tug on your heartstrings, Crossroads is an unforgettable start to the Haven River Ranch Series that took me on an emotional roller coaster. From start to finish, it’s impossible to put down, and while I was reluctant to say goodbye to these characters, I was left perfectly satisfied and impatiently awaiting the next book in the series. Is it too soon to beg for Daylight? Because I need it.

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What a beautiful and engaging cowboy romance !! I loved the characters in this one but I really really loved watching their relationship develop over their lives. The flashbacks really brought the story together and made me believe in them as a couple. Rather than leaving their past vague, we are really shown every step of their love as they grow up together. I really enjoyed the twists and turns too, like the real reason behind her actions and all the stuff hidden in the background and it answers so many questions you have about her motivations as well as Wests Dads actions. I really enjoyed the undeniable chemistry between West and Indy, they knew each other so well without knowing each other at all, it was really good. In terms of spice it was about a 2.5/5 given that it was a short book there was a fair portion of spice in it from about a third of the way in. Overall, I thought it was really well done, I really enjoyed it and I was engaged from the moment I picked it up. It’s a 4.5/5 cause I would’ve loved to have seen more of them talking and rebuilding together but that’s just me wanting more of Indy and West. Definitely would recommend to anyone with a love for cowboy romances.

This series is off to an incredible start. I never have any doubts that whatever Devney comes out with, I’ll immediately fall in love with. And this book was no exception. I ADORED this book. I binged it in one day and for the next few weeks, had these characters and their story float in and out of my mind constantly. I can feel it in my soul that Haven River Ranch is going to be an all time favorite series even with only one book out so far.

West and Indya became some of my new favorite characters and a new favorite couple. The setting in Montana, the small town and family ranch vibes, the side characters… all of it formed this beautiful and perfect story. There was also a dual timeline which I absolutely LIVE for and Devney always does them perfectly. Devney has the perfect combination of heartache, depth in the characters, and a hot cowboy. What more could we want?

Everything was done exceptionally well and I know this will be a book I reach for time and time again as a comfort read for a beautiful story with the signature Devney style.

*Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*