Another binge worthy romance from Devney Perry 🙌🏻

*Accidental pregnancy. Workplace romance. Small town. Cowboy.*

I devoured this story & loved being back at Haven River Ranch! I love an accidental pregnancy, and Devney writes them so very well.

I loved learning more backstory for Jax & Sasha after meeting them in book one. So many sweet & swoony moments, like: “Tell me a lie”, “Tell me a secret”, (when you read you’ll understand what I mean).

Lots of heart wrenching and heart warming family moments.

Absolutely dreamy Montana snapshots, that made my itch to visit there even more.

So much great setup for the next book 🙌🏻

Thank you to Valentine PR for the chance to read an advance copy!

What happens when you let loose for one night? Great things! I fell in love with Jax in Crossroads and loved him even more in Sun Light! Taking place 6 years later Jax is still up to his play boy ways until Sasha comes into town to help Haven River Ranch.

Sasha holds her secrets close to home while Jax is trying desperately to break down her walls. Slowly, ever so slowly, he wiggles his way into Sasha's heart while they manage to come together during their pregnancy.

While another event leads them to finally come together these two were made for one another and change each other forever. I loved them and the ending was perfection!

🎧ALC Review🎧

Book: Sunlight
Author: Devney Perry
Pub Date: Oct 15/24
Publisher: Brilliance Publishing/Brilliance Audio
Narrators: Stephen Dexter and Ava Erickson

How nice to be back at Haven River Ranch! I love the cozy, small town, cowboy romance vibes of this series and I was excited to finally dive into Jax’s character in Sunlight!

Jax had been through so much that was completely out of his control, and it was so heartbreaking to hear how it impacted him. Give me a broken hero and I’m going to love him 100% of the time. I loved how he was so into Sasha from the moment they met, their banter was fun and their chemistry was obvious. Both characters worked on themselves and their communication throughout the book, Sasha in particular had to learn to let Jax in. I love to see characters who make you believe they can go the distance. There were some really swoon worthy moments between Sasha and Jax too. I loved them asking one another to “Tell me a lie?” and “Tell me a secret”🥰

I hope there are more books at Haven River Ranch, but in the mean time I’ll be reading Devney Perry’s backlist!

🎧The narration by Stephen Dexter and Ava Erickson was so good! I thought Stephen Dexter was the perfect voice for Jax and I’ll definitely be looking up more from him.

**Thank you to Valentine PR, Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for the ALC. All opinions are my own**

Devney Perry really knows how to do the surprise pregnancy perfectly. I devoured this audio within a day, not being able to turn it off. The flow & emotional undercurrent of this story really hooked me.

The characters Devney Perry writes are so interesting and have such hidden depths to them that are breadcrumbed over the course of the story. It's not just the Jax & Sasha show but the supporting characters add so much to understanding our MCs. Sasha is pretty closed off at the beginning, focused solely on her job (and the reason why she's in Montana - no spoilers here). But as she allows herself to open up to Jax, she is so much more than someone who is scared to get their heart broken.

Jax is a swoony MMC. He's the funny, life-of-the-party guy but there's so much more to him that plays out. The banter between him & Sasha is top-tier. I love the way he falls hard & fast. And how he supports Sasha - such golden retriever energy with some alpha in the bedroom. Another top-book boyfriend.

The chemistry between Jax & Sasha is instant but there is a slow burn to their relationship that had me cheering for the moments when they both give in. I absolutely loved Jax and how he knew how to approach his big feelings for Sasha without scaring her. It is such a wonderful love story that unfolds with a lot more nuances that are helped by Jax's friends & family. And the surprised pregnancy is done perfectly here - no notes. Absolutely loved every moment of this trope.

🎧 I listened to this one and the dual narration by Stephen Dexter & Ava Erickson brought this story to life. Absolutely LOVED their performances.

This story seems to tie up Haven River Ranch but I do hope we get to go back because I love this fictional place and all the people in it.

🐴 Cowboy Romance
🏡 Small Town
➶ Workplace Romance
🤰Accidental Pregnancy
🛏️ Forced Proximity
💖 He Falls First & Hard
✌🏻 Dual POV

A great read. I really enjoyed going back to Haven River Ranch after reading Crossroads. It’s my favorite when authors bring you back in an interconnected standalone. You get cameos from previous characters and see where they are in their lives as well.

I’m someone who enjoys the pregnancy trope, so this was a good read. I enjoyed the mystery of her family member she’s writing letters to, the forced proximity and watching these characters create a life together.

I think I would have given it 5 stars if I had read it with my kindle versus audio. The male narrator (who does a fantastic job) just didn’t fit the character for me. Our female narrator was perfect. Great romance read.

Caveat: I would have totally read this book either way because I am a huge fan of Devney's work, but I am not a huge fan of the surprise baby trope. With that being said, as far as surprise baby tropes go, this one was done well. I love how supportive Jax was through the whole ordeal. I also think Jax has the patience of a saint to put up with Sasha's constant push back and denial of his well meaning overtures. I did like Sasha but felt like she kept secrets from Jax unreasonably and they could have gotten together much sooner but I digress.

Overall I think this book is well written, the steamy scenes are fantastic and the heartwarming moments were endearing. Great second book in this series and I can't wait to read the next one, I'm just wondering who the next couple will be as I see two potential contenders!!

The audio narration done by Stephen Dexter and Ava Erickson was done wonderfully and they voiced their parts perfectly.

Thank you Valentine PR, Brilliance Publishing | Brilliance Audio and Net Galley for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

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rating: 3.25
plot: 3
characters: 3.5
writing: 3.5
romance: 3
spice: lvl 2
narration: 4

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°•*⁀➷ what to expect
small town in montana
accidental pregnancy
he falls first + hard
forced proximity
they work together
cowboys heyyyy

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°•*⁀➷ the rundown
this was a really cute and quick read! i enjoyed Jax in the Crossroads and was too impatiently waiting for his own book, especially hearing it was a surprise pregnancy and they were angsty and in a spat at the end of book 1. but oh, I especially loved him in this one. he was WEAAAAK my Sasha. and they were adorable together. I admit, the whole Eddie plot was really weird with how secretive it was basically 90% of the book. I feel like it should've been included more, maybe some actual in depth backstory or something to connect more with Sasha, and even Eddie at that point. it did have me wondering who the heck he was though, I had two thoughts and one was right! all in all, I definitely enjoyed this and was smiling so much throughout this and recommend for any small town romance lovers that like the surprise pregnancy trope!

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ᯓ ᡣ𐭩 thank you Valentine PR, Devney Perry, and Netgalley for the ALC in exchange for honest review. all thoughts are my own.

“Tell me a lie”
“Tell me a secret”

Who knew trying to steal a shopping cart would leave with the happiest little love story. Being back in Haven Ranch made me so happy.

Accidental pregnancy trope was done so well. Cowboy. He falls first. Trauma bonding. HEA. The list goes on. The end of that epilogue though…. 😍

The communication wasn’t complicated. They were patient. They overcame dark moments - together. They bonded. The chemistry was radiating off the pages and I am grateful to now know Jax more and be introduced to Sasha.

Beautifully done.

I loved book one and when I seen the release of book two I knew I needed to read this one immediately! I loved the reverse grumpy sunshine vibes and seeing her fall in love with Haven River Ranch and Montana! Accidental pregnancy isn’t always my go to but I think Devney writes them so dang well!

“I’ve got you”

“Tell me a lie”
“Tell me a secret”

the way i absolutely ate this book up in less than 24 hours?!
love love loved being back at haven river ranch again!
I'm not always a fan of the accidental pregnancy trope but this one was done quite well! I need book 3 in my hands asap!
thank you to Devney and Valentine PR for the ALC! (d

Long live swoony cowboys! Sunlight by Devney Perry was a sweet and emotional small-town romance that consumed my heart from start to finish. I was excited to return to Haven River Ranch for Jax and Sasha’s romance. From their grocery store meet cute, to Jax’s playful banter, along with Sasha’s sentimental words, these two had my heart right from the beginning.

Ava Erickson and Stephen Dexter perform this audiobook in dual narration. These two could not have been more perfect to voice Sasha and Jax! Ava’s soothing, sensual tone captured Sasha’s uptight yet vulnerable personality as she gave into her desires for Jax, and made the best of her new life in Montana. Stephen’s deep, baritone voice matched Jax’s playful, charismatic, and protective spirit as he fell hard and fast for Sasha. The instant chemistry between these two was magnetic and both narrations brought the tension and the longing.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small town romance with a hot self-assured cowboy, a guarded new manager, grocery store cart meet cutes, accidental pregnancy, close proximity, remodeled cabins, drunk confessions with steam, he falls first, letter writing to heal, secrets and stories, doctor appointments, finding a new home, an adorable new addition, and a HEA that will brighten your heart, then you will love Sasha and Jax’s story. I always look forward to more from Devney Perry.

4.5 stars

Absolutely inhaled this book. The narrators were on point and I could not put it down. It would’ve been read in one sitting if not for my children 😆

Sasha is a bit reserved and prickly which makes sense once you know her. I loved the build up of this mysterious part you don’t know about her.
Jax is more than what meets the eye and I loved him so much. I loved the meet cute him and Sasha have. Both have gone through so much and my heart hurt for them, but I loved the resolutions on both sides. The chemistry between them is incredible.

My feels we’re must certainly felt in this one. I loved it a lot. And if you love Accidental pregnancy, Forced proximity, Workplace, Cowboy romance, and Small town romance you will too.

I’d definitely say to read book 1 Crossroads first to get the full story of Jax, plus it’s incredible.

Sasha and Jax are so cute. I loved seeing their relationship grow and develop. Sasha has been through so many struggles and Jax was so patient with her.

There’s a certain part of the plot that had me hooked right up until the end of the book. I didn’t want to put it down. I liked the little hint about book 3 and I am super excited for it!

I really enjoyed the audio of this book. Stephen Dexter and Ava Erickson did a great job.

I was incredibly excited to read Sunlight, because of how much I LOVED Crossroads. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this was an accidental pregnancy book. That's on me because I'm sure it's posted somewhere online and maybe I already saw it and just forgot, but I felt as blindsided as the MMC did.

Now don't get me wrong, there are certain stipulations surrounding when I can tolerate or even get behind an accidental pregnancy. Unfortunately, his book hit none of them.

I love the first chunk of this book! Their meet cute was both funny and sweet. It was unique and creative! I was on board with the FMC being grumpy because she was attracted to the man who was essentially her boss and felt he was forbidden fruit. I was here 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 it 👏🏻 when she was moved into the cabin next door. Then a one night stand after he finally got her to lower some of her walls after a couple drinks at the work party? Thank you ma'am!!! This set up was stocked full of so many of my favourite tropes and I was excited to see how it would play out.

Where it fell short for me beyond that point, was how the pregnancy was used as a plot to get them together when there was already so much potential for literally anything else to bring them together. Additionally, the baby/pregnancy became the entire plot.

I actually really liked the sub-plots of navigating difficult family dynamics and the mystery side character Eddie more than the baby plot and would have loved for that to have taken on more of a prominent position in the plot.

So, while it wasn't a bad book, I don't think it was for me. I will absolutely continue to read this series because I have come to love Devney's writing and I know I will enjoy what is to come!

The narrator's were great! Stephen Dexter hasn't been my favourite narrator in some of his past performances that I've listened to, because I find he sometimes over dramatizes moments that really aren't that dramatic. Almost as if everything is said with this heightened level of vehemence, but it didn't notice it as much in this book. Ava Erikson was as wonderful as always!

Thank you to Devney Perry, Valentine PR, Brilliance Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced listener copy!