The Staffords and the McKenna family are hiding all sorts of secrets and I'm loving each moment another family secret is revealed. There is so much to process when it comes to this book that it'll be hard to put this book down once you start. But I will say you might wanna check out the previous books as a refresher as to what is going on and who's who and trust me when I say you'll really enjoy those as well. This book was pretty wild and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Part of the PowderBrand series Brand finds out he’s not who he thought was. He meets up with Birdie who has secrets of her own she’s looking into. Great writer, an auto read for me. Recommend the whole series

BJ Daniel’s always writes great cowboy romances combined with a mystery. I now need to go read the other two books in the series.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and lovable. The pacing was perfect and left you wanting to read more. I can't wait to read more by this author!

I probably should have read the first two books in the series before reading River Justice, as i would have known more about the central characters. However, there was a lot of action and suspense in this story and I was able to figure out many of the nuances between these characters as the book progressed. I appreciate that I was able to read an advance copy of River Justice and provide an honest review. I will soon be reading the earlier books in the series.

River Justice by B J Daniels is part of the story of former lovers, Holden McKenna and Charlotte Stafford, with plenty about members of the family, and a few friends thrown in. Holden had been a wild young man, but now at 55, he was rethinking a lot of what he’d done. His biggest regret was Charlotte. How he’d loved her; how he still did. But, she’d never forgiven him and there was a lot of hate there. He’d recently taken in a young woman, 13, Holly Jo. She was the daughter of a dead man, one he’d wronged. Her mama had died and he’d stepped in. She wan’t his even if people assumed she was. Now she’d been kidnapped. The letter was in the mail box. Only later did he find the folded DNA report that had also been left in the mailbox. It said that Charlotte’s son, Brand, was his. The ransom note only said he needed to admit what he’d done and apologize. Was this what he was to apologize for? He’d never known.

A gut-wrenching story populated with interesting people who had made mistakes. The whole thing got out of hand as the kidnapper upped his ante to $2 million. Holden had it, but he wanted to handle it himself, not include the sheriff. It was a good, compelling story, full of attempts to make up for past mistakes. It was also full of odd friendships and seemingly odd romantic pairings. Well-written characters and interesting situations littered the pages and made it fun to read. This is an intriguing third entry into the Powder River series and one I highly recommend. Thanks B J Daniels for all your great books over the years!

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B.J. Daniels' latest novel is the third installment in her Powder River series and boy, is it ever action-packed and complex, and for that reason alone, I strongly suggest reading this series in the order it was written, because the long-feuding neighbors, the Staffords and McKennas , are in for more than one surprise, and you may need to start at the beginning to fully understand the complex drama and mysteries that are at the core of River Justice, which gets 5 stars from this reader.

It all starts when Oakley Stafford has her DNA tested, and Brand Stafford, her brother, who doesn't look like any of his siblings, decides to get his DNA tested too. Surprise, surprise, he's about to learn the truth about the identity of his birth father, and when he drops off his DNA test in the McKenna mailbox, that mailbox also contains a note for Holden McKenna, informing him that his ward, Holly Jo, has been kidnapped by persons unknown, and that's just for starters, because the gal who shows up next is Birdie Malone, who is looking for the person who killed her father, Dixon Malone, years ago. He was Charlotte Stafford's second husband, who, after being missing for years, was found deceased at the bottom of an old well, which was disclosed in the previous novel in this series. Without reading the previous novels, you may not fully grasp the complex relationships and history of the members of these two families, and that would be a shame, because Ms. Daniels has created are world within a world, filled with secrets, that would be a shame to miss.

Since I don't do spoilers, I'll just tell you that there are many more twists and turns in the novel, some are shocking, some are sweet, and most of all, the revelations in this novel, including its cliffhanger ending/lead-in to the next book in this series, made it impossible to put down, and kept this reader awake until dawn. It was a fabulous, complex, sweet, scary, eye-opener of a novel and I cannot wait to read the next installment in this un-put-downable series.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of t his novel. The opinions expressed are my own.

Terrific book, as the saga of the Staffords and McKennas continues. Brand Stafford has always felt a little disconnected from his siblings and wondered why. When his sister Oakley does a DNA test, he does one and gets the shock of his life. His father is Holden McKenna, his family's nemesis. He's unsure how to deal with the information but drops a copy of the results in Holden's mailbox, which lands him in unexpected trouble. The following day, he catches a strange woman lurking around the ranch.

Birdie Malone came to Powder River looking for answers about her father's disappearance and death. She's convinced that Brand's mother, Charlotte, killed him to get rid of the second husband she regretted marrying. Birdie is determined to find proof of Charlotte's guilt.

Birdie and Brand's meeting was amusing and not what either of them expected. Seeing the usually quiet, attention-avoiding Brand lose his cool around Birdie was fun. There are sparks of attraction between them, but they try to ignore them. Birdie talks him into helping her investigate, but before they can get started, Brand is accused of kidnapping Holden's teenage ward, Holly Jo.

Meanwhile, we witness Holly Jo's kidnapping and the terror she faces as she's held for ransom. Holden is beside himself with worry, and others are determined to help find the girl. We learn that the kidnapper has a grudge against Holden and is bent on revenge. Holden must figure out who it is before it's too late.

A lot is going on in this book. The search for Holly Jo and trying to identify the kidnapper is the most critical. The sheriff is frustrated with Holden's uncooperative attitude and the shortage of leads. That frustration increases when Birdie and Brandon get involved, putting themselves in danger. Birdie is one determined woman, and her impulsive actions do not endear her to the sheriff. There are plenty of tense moments and twists as the search continues. The final confrontation with the kidnapper was terrifying and had me on the edge of my seat until it was resolved.

Throughout the story, Birdie searches for answers about her father's death. I liked her determination and her faith in her father. The progress of her investigation was intriguing, and the conclusion was much more convoluted than I expected.

I ached for Brand as he dealt with the results of his DNA test. He's unsure if he's happy to know the truth or wishes he'd never done it. Should he be angry at his parents, who were married to other people at the time? I also hurt for Holden, who was blindsided and shocked by the news. The backstory between Holden and Charlotte is heartbreaking, as is what started the feud and their lives since then. I'm interested to see what else plays out between them.

The relationship between Brand and Birdie happens fast. The sparks are there from the moment they meet. I enjoyed seeing Birdie's influence on Brand as he took chances and allowed himself to risk his heart. I laughed at Brand's disbelief that he goes along with her schemes. I look forward to seeing more of them in the future.

The book finishes with a scene between Bailey McKenna and the sheriff. Something has been happening with her, but Stuart can't get her to confide in him. I suspect that they will be the focus of the next book.

3.5 ⭐️

this was a fun book full of mystery, family drams, and danger. I definitely recommend starting at the beginning of this series. If you don’t it can be playing catch up. The multiple POVs were cool, since you got to see what each character was thinking, but it could get confusing at times. Overall, a good book.

Brand Stafford always felt like an outsider in his family. After his sister takes a DNA test, he submits his own along with his new brother-in-law's. It turns out he is the son of Holden McKenna, their neighbor and his mother's rival. Birdie Malone arrives in town to uncover the truth about her father, who was Brand's stepfather. Attracted to each other, Brand and Birdie collaborate to solve the mystery of her father's death. Meanwhile, Holden McKenna's ward has been kidnapped, and Brand becomes a suspect after leaving a note in Holden's mailbox about his DNA results. Holden withholds information from the sheriff as he searches for the girl. As the kidnapper threatens Holden, the Stafford family begins to crumble, deepening the mystery of the kidnapper's identity and the death of Birdie's father.

Love this series. Lots of family drama and issues. Some past secrets are revealed. I look forward to reading about the further adventures of these families. Quite a variety of characters. I need to read some of the other books by B. J. Daniels. I am sure they are just as interesting and engaging. I do skip over any intimate details. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

After I read a few chapters of this story, I recognized some of the characters and went back and reviewed the prior book to refresh my memory. That did help get into the story, especially when keeping characters straight.

The series is not just a cowboy romance. It also includes some suspense and crime aspects as the main plot. The romance feels somewhat secondary in these stories.

I enjoy reading this author because she incorporates so many different levels and twists to the story that you do get caught up and it makes for a fabulous read.

One thing to note in River Justice is that there are quite a number of characters and it’s very easy to get lost in which character belongs to which family since they are so intertwined in the story. I have to say I did get lost a few times, and that kind of distracted me because I had to go back and figure it out.

But overall the story is rich with who did it, the crime, and the family ties. The main characters are strong although the female lead, Piper, was really quite an overbearing character and there were many times she rubbed me the wrong way.

This story offers a great plot with lots of twists but some weird time jumps and it got a bit tough keeping track of all of the characters. Read the previous book first!

Daniels always nails it with her well-developed plot that definitely keeps you on your toes. Not to mention the wonderful HEA and closure of the story.

Another great addition to the series. It definitely held my interest and kept me guessing to the end. I am looking forward to the next installment.

Yellowstone vibes!

This is for fans of cowboy/western romances with lots of suspense. I really enjoyed the mystery and characters. Really kept me turning the pages.

Loved it!

Great book. Lots of suspense. Yellowstone vibes. Excited to read more from this author. Unexpected twists that I didn’t see coming.

I loved this book. It had alot of suspense and it was romantic. I loved how it talked about mote than one character. The ending was very good. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.