The Hometown Legend was a great escape from reality. I had to shut out the world in order to concentrate, understand and absorb the story. The story is detailed. The story is very complex. The story is very emotional. My heart bleeds for Gideon and Rory. My whole being shines for their new beginning, for surviving the past, and thriving in their own way.

Gideon had a bright childhood. He excelled in high school sports. He is still a hometown legend. He is now considered a war hero to everyone but himself. He returns to Pyrite Falls under the cover of darkness, renting a Sullivan Cabin, in search of a new self. The last thing he wants is to be recognized and for people to think he is the same. He is anything but.

Rory is lost and has never been found. She struggled to fit in junior high and high school. She was frequently fell victim to others. When she tried to escape to college, thinking things would be better, she returned home when she discovered they weren't. Now she takes care of the family's cabin rentals. Delivering a welcome basket to Gideon, checking on Gideon, will be a new beginning for both of them.

The Hometown Legend is a very slow build. Gideon and Rory are honest with each other. Reading their story was group therapy in a book. They made each other think. They made me think. Acceptance didn't come easy between them. The Aw-ha moments were a pleasure to read. Their troubles were heart breaking but their emotional development left me feeling at peace.

Rating 3.75

Always enjoy returning to the Four Corners Series.

Gideon Payne, home town legend is returning and is viewed as a hero for his service in the war.But in reality Gideon does not feel like a hero, more like a broken man. He's dealing with a lot of aftermath emotionally and physically from the war and he's not the same man as when he left.

Rory Sullivan, a woman that has decided she turning over a new leaf. She's not going to be the same predictable, safe and naive girl anymore. She has decided to leave Four Corners and move to a big city and spread her wings.

Well Rory finds out Gideon is back in town, her secret crush. She's asked to check in on him and see how if he needs anything. After the two meet a couple times they begin to realize that they can assist and help each other with some of their issues. Rory can help Gideon work through his past pain, hurt and PTSD. Gideon wants to help Rory be a more confident and self assured woman and believe in herself.

This story has a lot of heavy topics, so not really a lite read. More I think this is really about second chances. Both have a past that needs to be worked through and let healing take place as well as forgiveness. But I so appreciated their HEA.

The Hometown Legend is everything I’ve come to know and love about a Maisey Yates book.

Rory and Gideon became one of my favorite couples pretty quickly. I enjoyed that this one was more of a slow burn type romance. Best friends older brother is always a great trope in my opinion and this was no exception.

Everyone I know is aware of my love for these books and I’ve got several of my friends into reading them too. There’s just something about a small town romance with flawed characters that hits different.

If you’ve never read Maisey Yates before I recommend starting with the first in the Four Corners series or Gold Valley series.

I always enjoy reading a Maisey Yates book! This one involved quite a bit of healing for the two main characters, Rory and Gideon. Each needed to overcome emotional hurdles to be able to fall in love. Stories like this one help give the reader more insight into the unseen traumas of PTSD as well as the healing power of love and understanding. Thank you, NetGalley for the chance to read and honestly review this book.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Both Rory and Gideon have a lot of baggage but when Gideon returns home there is a spark between them that can’t be denied. While Rory can’t be his life saver she is definitely a light in Gideon’s life and motivates him to do better and Gideon is good for Rory in helping with her confidence.

The problem…… Rory is moving and that has been her plan to help find herself outside of her hometown. Will this time in their life just be a memory or can they build something for a lifetime?
4.5 stars

Maisey Yates weaves a poignant story of second chances, resilience, and love.

The chemistry between Rory and Gideon is palpable, and their emotional journeys are beautifully portrayed.

Yates captures the essence of small-town life, infusing it with raw emotion and vivid descriptions.

Fans of heartfelt romance will appreciate the depth of character and the tender moments that unfold.

This book delivers a satisfying blend of passion and redemption.

"But the bravery is in getting back up. The bravery is in healing yourself. The bravery is in defining yourself not by the bad things, but by choosing to embrace love again, and that is glory."

This was not just a romance novel. It was a heavy story of experiencing the pit of brokenness, the healing and the journey of coming out the other side of it (PTSD), the understanding and knowledge that you don't have to be the person that people think you are, to have the affirmation that second chances are very much possible, and being on the receiving end of forgiveness -- personally and from those around you. Rory and Gideon's story was not an easy one.....so much emotional trauma and baggage for the two of them...from childhood and their young adult life experiences. Their history and connections when they were younger to reconnecting later in life, they truly are the perfect half to each other, and really the better versions of themselves in spite of it all -- the ying to her yang, the peanut butter to his jelly.....

This was overall a well written story. It is not clean by any means....plenty of profanity unfortunately (quite a bit of f-bombs) which many time I really feel that kind of language is not needed at all. I will say given Gideon's military background it makes sense knowing what I know of many that come out of the military BUT it is not the case for all those men as well as women. There are plenty that can control their tongue in that respect. Passion and chemistry is strongly conveyed, and I appreciate that for characters that are falling in love, the "scenes" are open door but are not written with every detail or crudely which is appreciated.

I am thankful that most of what I described above, you can skim over those moments and not miss out on the story and overarching themes and lessons of their journey and relationship that conveyed powerful life lessons and self discovery.

I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for this opportunity.

Another great read in Maisey Yates' Four Corners Ranch series. This time we have Rory Sullivan and Pyrite Falls's prodigal son, Gideon Payne. Rory has always had a thing for Gideon, even though he left town, joined the Army and got married. Gideon has returned in questionable condition both mental and physically after surviving a bomb explosion, an addiction to pain meds and a divorce.

I enjoyed watching the relationship change between Rory and Gideon throughout this book. It was also nice to see some other familiar characters from previous books in this series. Pick this one up for another great read from Four Corners Ranch. This one could be read without having read the other books in the series I feel like.

A sweet small town romance. Even though I'm not a fan of rea life small town's because everyone knows your business. But in book format I just love a good small town and a small town romance.

Maisey Yates has done it again! This book is just fantastic! I couldn’t put it down. Yates has the perfect blend of character development and romance! Highly recommend.

Maisey Yates brings us the next installment in the Four Corners Ranch series with Rory Sullivan. Rory is the sister whose name everyone forgets. She is the sister who has never been kissed. She is the sister who has never been on a date. She is the sister who is getting ready to be brave and leave home to start a new life away from the familiar and safety of her family. Meanwhile, the hometown golden boy Gideon Payne has come home hoping to heal and become whole again after losing everything. When Rory is asked to look in on her first crush, Rory and Gideon find out that they could help each other out before she leaves for Boston. Gideon can help Rory be better prepared for the world out there while Rory can help Gideon feel less pain and suffering from the effects of war. But as they help each other out, do they get more than they bargained for?

Maisey Yates brings us the story of Rory and Gideon. These two people were very different growing up: the most popular guy and the invisible girl in school. Now, one is a shell of the person he once was while the other is trying to be someone that is remembered once she leaves home. Will they be able to help each other become who they want to be, or will they end up becoming who they should be? And will being in each other's company change anything for either of them?

I have read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Canary Street Press for this privilege.

This book was amazing and I devoured this book in just a few sittings! I loved the character development and how the story progressed.

I read this an as ARC on NetGalley
The story of Rory and Gideon was sweet and super spicy. It shows us that what we think we want, need and deserve is not necessarily what is best. This book showed the characters building confidence, overcoming obstacles and proving that love really does conquer all. Such a great story!

Rory is the quiet, studious Sullivan sister, and she feels like she has spent her life being invisible. She has plans to leave the ranch and move to Boston and make a new start. Her best friend’s older brother (and childhood crush) Gideon returns home a changed man after having been injured overseas while in the Army. He is different than before, but Rory and Gideon enter into an agreement to help each other change how they are viewed by others.

I love the Four Corners ranch series, and I really like that this one features Rory- I enjoyed getting to know her as a character, and her backstory. She and Gideon both have unexpected layers, and the story settings involved more than just a ranch, or the store.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley; all opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this even though it's a little heavier than some of the other books in the Four Corners Ranch series which is why it only gets 3 stars. Gideon is back from the war and he's permanently changed - physically and mentally. When he comes back to his hometown, everyone gives him a hero's welcome, but he doesn't want any of it. What he wants, and needs, is the intriguing Rory, the bookworm from school, his sister's best friend who has a plan of her own for the summer - and a first kiss is on her list.

This delved really deep into PTSD so content warning for that. Lovely details about the other couples you can read about in the series, also a few really funny lines. A very solid Maisey Yates. She's so good at writing small town cowboy romance. You don't need to have read any of the other books in Four Corners Ranch to read this one.

My endless thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin/Canary Street Press for this ARC!

I loved the story of Rory & Gideon - from an unrequited high school crush on her best friend’s older brother to two lost souls who are truly the perfect complements for each other. The emotional journeys of these characters are touchingly written. This is a sweet, sexy and heartfelt story. I’m a big fan of Maisey Yates’ Four Corners Ranch series and this is novel is a great addition to that series, but it would also be a good read as a standalone novel. Thank you to #NetGalley and #Harlequin for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was so excited to get The Hometown Legend to read. I am a huge Maisey Yates fan and this book did not disappoint. Continuing on in the Four Corners series, we follow Rory Sullivan. The Sullivan sisters are unique from the other families on the ranches, dealing with their own abandonment issues and rising above. I love the stories about them, and I can't wait for the next one to come out.

Thank you netgalley for The Hometown Legend by Maisey Yates

This is a Romance, and this is the 8th book in the Four Corners Ranch series. I have read a few other books in this series before picking up this book, but I think you can read this book as a stand alone without any problems. I loved this book so much because I loved the characters so much. I loved how broken and real Gideon's character was, and Rory's character is just so quirky that you have to love her. I was rooting for them to get together for the beginning of the story. I really loved this book so much because the characters felt real. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

I enjoyed this book. I loved it because I felt like I could relate to the main character and everything she has been through. I liked the fact that she was bold enough to try new things. I am glad she finally got the chance to fall in love. The ending was good. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this book! This novel is filled with heart and plenty of angst as Rory struggles with finishing things. She sees herself as a failure and plans to move to Boston to change her life. Shortly before her move, Gideon returns to town. Before long, she is smitten and starts to rethink everything. However, as a wounded vet, Gideon has lots of baggage of his own.

The author has a gentle touch with some very sensitive issues. This book is poignant and charming. Fans of the genre will love this one. The author is on my must read authors' list.