Crossroads is a second chance, small town romance. Sadly I struggled a lot and it was because of numerous things. First off the romance between Indiya and West was cute. Also both their relationships with their families were great but sadly not much happened in Crossroads. Indiya has bought the West’s ranch and with it comes a lot of practical and administrative work which wasn’t interesting. I felt there was a lot of inner thoughts and dialogue so I didn’t get the connection to the story or characters that I had hoped for.
The reveal towards the end wasn’t a surprise. Overall the story was very predictable. I’m disappointed cause I had hoped for more.
2.5 Stars


*The ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to NetGalley and Devney Perry for the early copy for review.

Indya met West when she was eight years old, and he was the best part of her summer vacations until she was 23. Years later, she’s back at the same ranch, but instead, as the new owner. West might want her gone but he can’t deny she has the skill to return the ranch to it’s former glory.

This might be a new Devney series but I already love this new little town and all the characters in it. I don’t even normally like a second chance romance but at this point if Devney writes it then I’ll probably love it. The story is written with small flashbacks to their summers together where we see them experience so much in the short week that Indya visits each time. It made me root for the two MCs and love getting their backstory. I love the time jump at the end and the sneak peak of the next book, can't wait for more of this series!

"West and I were nothing but collisions on crossroads. Sooner or later, our paths would drift apart again. We never seemed to be going in the same direction, and this time was no different."

I guess I'm in my cowboy romance era! And it is safe to say that Crossroads is the best Devney Perry work to date, from what I have read.

I am a fan of the second chance trope, which was used here, also the story is told in two timelines, then and now, and it worked perfectly for me, and I loved dual POV, but most of all I loved the setting of a ranch in Montana as a summer holiday spot for Indya, the main character, it gave me some serious Dirty Dancing vibes. And though sometimes Indya's and West's (MMC) actions and miscommunication frustrated me to no end, I was very invested in their story and couldn't put it down.

Sincere thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for this eARC.

I absolutely love a good second chance romance. Devney certainly knows how to write a good small town romance. Loved the switch between past and present pov.
There was alot of mystery around as to why Indya bought the ranch and when we do find out 🫠 I loved why she bought it. Was so nice seeing their friendship grow over the younger years and my heart hurt for Indya and all her emotions she was bottling up. Definitely recommend this one, was a good read

4.5 stars 🌟

This was a nice story from Ms Perry and an intriguing introduction to the new Haven River Ranch series.

I love the romanticism of a ranch type holiday destination. The whole cowboy experience for city dwellers. The escape to the country. The handsome cowboys for the girls to flirt with and the ‘manly’ activities for the wannabe cowboys!
I especially liked the premise of Indy visiting most summers through their childhood and striking up a friendship with West, but what I wanted more of was their connection. I wanted to feel more of that pull between them as teens. How did she know so much of his character? I wanted to experience more of those firsts with them…and not just the intimacy, the teenage angst, the butterflies and the basis to all their feelings later in the story.
That being said I really loved adult Indya and West. She’s an absolute machine, a force to be reckoned with and he was so very quietly supportive of her.

Now I’m looking forward to getting back to the ranch and meeting fun-loving Jax!

My only complaint is that there wasn’t more of it 😭 what an adorable cowboy esque romance. Such an easy read. Loved that it didn’t have a third act break up, loved the second chance romance, LIVED for it not really being a slow burn but also kind of a slow burn? The spice wasn’t over the top, just loved it. Loving the set up for a possible Jax story next 👀 Will be ordering a physical copy for my shelf asap!

I just think devney perry isn’t for me! I’ve read her others and they’re all very similar. But I do think she has an audience, it’s just not me.

Honestly the plot sounded great but it all just felt very surface level and bland. I didn’t care one bit about the characters. the first 30% I was interested then everything got reaaal boring because the plot went absolutely nowhere. NOTHING happened.

I ended up skimming the last 20%. If you went light and meaningless romance with a little spice, why not! But for me I prefer my books to have more substance.

Thanks to devney perry and netgalley for the arc.

Crossroads by Devney Perry is my first experience reading her work and I can’t believe it took me this long to do so. This is Book #1 in her new Haven River Ranch series and I think it can be read as a standalone, but I have a feeling the entire series will be much more enjoyable if read in order and I will most definitely be doing that! I loved this story so much – childhood friends in small town Montana who get a well-deserved second chance at their love story. They may not have actually had a “love story” as children, but their love for each other was there all the time. The writing is excellent--most especially the way the flashbacks are handled. Even now I can close my eyes and see Haven River Ranch with the clarity in which it was described by Ms. Perry. West and Indya’s characters are so likeable, as were all the supporting characters. This couple’s story was charming at times and heartbreaking at times which made me sad when I finished reading it. I laughed, I cried and I swooned while reading Crossroads –it’s about forgiveness, doing the right thing even when it’s difficult to do so, adapting to change, soul mates and so much more. I almost read the entire book in one sitting. If I didn’t have to go to work the next day, I would have! I will most definitely be looking forward to Jax’s book – I have a feeling it will wreck me. This was a 5+ star read for me all the way and I would most definitely recommend it. I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

Wowww, this might just be my new fav Devney book!

I loved all the emotion in this story, and I’ll always be a sucker for second chance. I think all great second chance romance needs a good dose of angst, and it was the perfect amount in this one. The past and present timelines were woven together so flawlessly, and kept me so invested in the story. I loved both West and Indy, and their story is so so beautiful. I loved the moments they had as teenagers and how it built the foundation of their relationship. 10/10, highly recommend this one!

Thank you netgalley for an early copy of this one!

Well, Devney has done it again. She wrote another banger and I am just obsessed. I laughed, I cried, I LOVED IT.

I devoured this book so fast. It was full of giggles and emotion and I just LOVED it so much. This childhood friends/second chance romance was just done SO right. The evolving timeline of the flashbacks was so good!!

Indya and West were written so well—both not perfect, both with baggage and then of course, there was the tension. SO much tension and it was just perfect.

Tropes:
Dual timeline
Second chance
Childhood friends
Enemies to lovers
Small town
Cowboy/rancher

I picked up this book this morning and couldn't put it down until I finished it! It was an excellent read! Second chance cowboy romance at its best! Indya and West make me want to move to Montana. Actually, almost everything Devney Perry writes makes me want to move there! The writing is superb, with unanswered questions that keep you hooked until the very end!

Have I found my new favorite Devney book? MAYBE!
Crossroads was everything I didn't know I needed, and the second-chance romance had me absolutely hooked. It takes a special story to keep me invested when there are then & now chapters AND a second chance storyline... and this was that story.
I loved West & Indya together. I was here for their bickering, for their romance, and for them in general. West was truly everything Indya needed, and the story proved that over and over again.
Such a great story-HIGHLY recommend!

There are not many people I can read a cowboy, rural country romance by. Most authors come up with the most far fetched and unrealistic city folk story lines and it is so unpalatable. I’m here for fantasy, but don’t tell me a junior marketing nepo baby who happens to be a gym junkie will come up with a gym routine for a seasoned bull rider. And that he doesn’t already have one. And he’ll do it. Ridiculous.

Lyla Sage is one author who I’ve loved, Devney Perry is another. Whilst West fits into the surly, grumpy but loveable Griffin’s mould, he stands in his own right. Indy’s powerful personality doesn’t come off as forced, and whilst it seems bossy or domineering, taking a step back she’s a strong girl boss. It was nice to see a couple with history, and get to see the history unfold. Whilst it was a fast paced book, it didn’t feel rushed, and the storyline progressed naturally. I devoured it.

I can’t wait to read the next. Don’t tempt me with a taster of two people who have to work together who hate each other. I’ll be waiting.

Booking a trip to Montana asap! Devney Perry has done it again with an excellent start to her new series. This second chance romance delivers angst, emotion, and spice in droves. The dual timelines are *chef’s kiss* giving the reader the chance to get to the see the couple fall in love in the past and present simultaneously. As for the couple, I loved Indya and West. They both have been through things and despite spendings but have found their way back to each other. They understand and see each other in a way no one else has. The mutual pining in this book is off the charts just like their chemistry. I honestly could not put this book down because I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. Also loved that there was no third act breakup in this one, our babies had been through enough. I am excited to see where this series will go next. Fans of The Edens series will enjoy this first installment in the Haven River Ranch series.

𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧…
🤠 cowboy romance
💜 second chance
🤠 childhood friends
💜 she’s his boss

𝙢𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: ★★★★

𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨…
Indy spent all of her childhood summers at West’s family ranch in Montana, slowly falling for her childhood friend. Now, years after her last visit, she returns not as a guest, but the ranch’s new owner.

𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨…
Although I’m still in mourning for Quincy and the Edens, I loved the setting of Devney’s new cowboy series! 🤠 The ranch / resort was perfect, and I’m so excited to come back and get to know the side characters better!

Both West & Indy were such easy characters to love - they start out “enemies”, and understandably so, but each clearly still harbours strong feelings for the other 💜

Second chance romance is my favourite - and I loved learning about West & Indy’s childhood friendship (& relationship) through the dual timeline chapters 🫶🏼

Personally I would have loved to work harder for their reconciliation, as I love the angst & pain that comes with second chance 😅 Whereas these two could not keep their hands off each other 👀🥵

As always Devney has set up the next book so well, and I can’t wait to return to Haven River Ranch this summer! 🤠

Super quick fast read. I love me some summer romance. West and Indya meet when they are young and continue with a one-week summer relationship every year. As these two get older, so do the feelings. Alot of not being on the same path makes these two lovers lose sight until later when Indya comes in and saves the day. West doesn't like it but gets use to it. When the real reason comes out as to why Indya did what she does, West is grateful. Loved this small town cowboy read.

Crossroads by Devney Perry 💜
Haven River Ranch, Book 1
Interconnected Standalone

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Adult • Romance
ARC Review
300 pages
🗓️ June 4th

⛰️ second chance(ish)
💜 summer flings to more
⛰️ childhood friends to enemies to lovers
💜 close proximity
⛰️ cowboy romance
💜 small town romance
⛰️ no third act breakup

📌“I wanted to stay. For once, I just wanted to stay.”

📌“Is this real?”
“We’ve always been real, Indy.”

I usually write my reviews the moment I finish a book as I try to remember all the feelings and thoughts. But sometimes I can’t.

With some books, like Crossroads, I need to close my eyes and fall asleep with it all still inside. With some books, I can’t put everything I’m thinking in writing for fear it will disappear. For fear it will end. For fear it will never come back. They will never comeback.

And I needed Indya and West to stay.
I needed Indya and West to be trapped inside my heart and to live in my mind just a little bit longer.

But now I realize they don’t have to leave. That this is not a goodbye. Because they’re mine. They were mine while I was reading Crossroads. And they’re mine even if they’re not.

Crossroads is more than a story about stolen summers and family ties. It’s more than a first kiss, a first love, and desperate attempts to move on. Crossroads is a story about love and finding home. Of heartbreak and heart mending. Of lost ones and what connects us forever. Of paper planes and wild flowers.

Crossroads is the story of a little girl who found a little boy to play with. 💜

Love love loved. Absolutely adored. Could not get enough of. Did not want to put down. This book was just so damn good!

I loved the glimpses of the past building up every few chapters. It just made the story so much more.

I loved Indya and West. I loved how clumsy she was and how stoic and grumpy he was. They seriously just fit together perfectly. My heart broke for them in their individual things. Especially Indya. I definitely cried for her.

Their chemistry was 😮‍💨 and I may have melted every time his cowboy self was described.

It was just a beautiful book. Heartwarming and funny as well as a bit of drama and hitting you in the feels. Definitely recommend.

Crossroads is the debut novel in Haven River Ranch, a new series from Devney Perry.

Indya is in Montana for a very specific purpose and she doesn't quite know what her reception will be like.

Indya Keller and West Haven have known each other for many years, as the Kellers visited Montana during summers for family holidays.

Taking over the ranch resort that was once a thriving holiday destination for Indya and her family is equal parts nostalgic, frustrating and hard work. The hardest of which is dealing with the Haven men.

This is a story of love. Family love, first love, the love of hard, bad breaking work and the love of doing what is right for those you love...simple enough eh? If only that was the case!

You will be entranced by the family dynamics of the Haven family. The secrets, the lies, the bad decisions and the victims of these.

You will be blown away by the sheer work ethic of Indya. You will be humbled by her dedication to the task at hand and be blown away by her motivation.

Her struggles will become part of your struggles as you experience her days through the words and world created by Devney Perry and you'll wish you were part of what Indya is building.

I can't wait to return to Haven River Ranch for the next installment, if this is what will be served up with my morning coffee!

📖Review📖

Book Title: Crossroads Author: Devney Perry
Series: Haven River Ranch #1
Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️

I enjoyed this so much! Devney Perry definitely knows how to suck you into a new series! I couldn’t put this down.

Indya is moving to Montana to take over running a resort/ranch. It’s not the first time she’s been there though, having spent quite a lot summers there growing up and falling for the owners son.

West is the son of the former owner of his ranch/resort and he is not happy to hear or see the new owner.

There’s a lot of hate, hurt and past feelings that come up for Indya and West but neither could keep denying those feelings when they have to constantly see each other all the time. My heart was hurting for Indya, you could see she bottling everything up and she had no one to turn to.

I loved that we got to see how their friendship/love started with the past chapters, they really added so much to the story as we got to see how they fell for each other and what happened to them in the end.

There was a lot of mystery surrounding why she brought the ranch and the deal that was made with Wests father. I had my suspicions and I was somewhat right but it was so fun to watch West and Indya fall in love again.

I don’t want to give too much away but I loved this! It was a fantastic start to a new series and the ending was perfect!