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Yes, hi, I’m head over heels for Ash Murphy. I love him. Ash & Willow have history, and when they unexpectedly cross paths for the summer, they’re forced to face the hurt between them. Both of them need each other to help their careers for different reasons, and they’re thrown into creating music together. I loved the ways Ash shows up for Willow and his determination to show her she’s it for him. I mean truly, this man has always tried to show up for her. Willow’s more hesitant to explore what could be between them, rightfully so, after getting her heart broken. But oh these two are so meant to be, and neither of them truly got over the other. There’s so much more to Ash than meets the eye, and my heart broke for him and how hard he was on himself. I just adored this one and all the feels and how it’s always been them. And Ash. I’ve loved all the Murphy brothers, but I think Ash might have stolen my heart just a little more.

[ARC from Netgalley//Sourcebooks Casablanca in exchange for an honest review]

Cash & Katherine had such a fun dynamic. These two had never crossed the line into anything more, but when Cash realizes Katherine doesn’t want her life to remain the same, he fiiiiiinally starts to see what’s been right in front of him. I loved how well their friendship created a foundation for their relationship, and they made my heart happy finally getting their happily ever after!

Oh Easton & Gemma. I love them. This one tugged on a few more of my heartstrings, and I related more to Gemma than I think I expected to. Sweet girl just wanted to belong, and her cowboy didn’t want her to feel trapped. Easton & Gemma might’ve had plenty of hurt to work through, but I devoured every moment of their second chance romance.

I adore Brooks & Londyn. I loved watching Londyn not only find herself, but finally find her place for the first time in her life. I loved watching Brooks find love and happiness. Just the sweetest unexpected love, and I’m immediately diving into Gemma’s book!

Absolutely devoured this one. Rylan’s been there for everyone else the last few books (granted, it’s his job), and after glimpses of him and Izzy in the last book, I was dying for their story. The hurt and betrayal between them was rough. My heart broke for Izzy and the impossible decisions she had to make. I hurt for Rylan and how he’d taken on the weight of the world and was spiraling. I can’t even imagine the courage it took for Izzy to go to Rylan for help with how things ended between them, but he truly has been her safe place and they’re just meant to be. I love the way the Redwood Coast rescue fam shows up for each other and the way Rylan & Izzy show up for each other. I’m so sad to be done with this series–I’ve loved it all!

I swear I fall in love with this series and the town of Lovewell more and more with each book. I’m absolutely obsessed with this one. Can we talk about how Noah is the greenest of green flags?! Absolutely head over heels for him. I loved watching him figure out fatherhood and the way he showed up for Victoria. Victoria has been THROUGH it with her family and her ex, and that girl deserves the world. The way Noah helps build her up? SWOON. I loved watching Vic fall in love with Noah and Tess as they figured out this new life of theirs. Noah and Vic developed such a strong friendship that led into something more so well. They make the best team and I just loved them so much. Plus we got to see so many of the other Heberts and Gagnons, and I was living for those scenes! Also, honorable mention for Aunt Lou who cracked me up and was always unapologetically team Vic. I loved this one so so much. Besides, who doesn’t love a tatted single dad with a backwards baseball hat?!

[ARC from Daphne in exchange for an honest review]

This one tugs on alllll the heartstrings. It’s raw, it’s heartbreaking, it’s beautiful. I’m a sucker for a grumpy MMC, so Parker was right up my alley! I loved watching him open up to Lyla. I loved watching Lyla also open up and find her way back to art and find herself. They’re both guarded against love (they’ve got their reasons), and I loved watching their relationship develop. They had a bit of a rocky start, but they can’t avoid spending time together, and the walls between them started to crumble. The mental health rep felt well done, and I definitely recommend checking the trigger warnings with this one. It hurt, and I def cried, but it was so good. Between the town of Emerald Falls and the found family, this one had me wanting to pack up and move to small town Canada. I absolutely loved this one. Such an amazing debut!

[ARC from author in exchange for an honest review]

My heart. Oh my heart. A few pages in, and my heart was already breaking for Reese. That sweet girl. I was exhausted for her and wanted nothing more than to be her friend and be on her side. All she wanted was someone to see her. She and Ford had a rocky start, but the way that man stepped up when he realized she needed someone? When he became a safe space for her? Swoon. I melted. I’m head over heels for Ford, who’s clearly battling his own demons. These two have so much pain and so many ghosts between them, and I loved the way they showed up for each other. The way neither of them had to carry those weights on their own. I love the dynamic between Ford and Reese, their banter, the way they support each other. This one brought all the feels–it hurt. But oof. I loved it so much. I’m obsessed with this Country Boy and his Birdie Girl.

[ARC from Ava in exchange for an honest review]

I adored this one. I had the best time on a bus trip through the UK with Alice, Robbie, and all the ladies on the bookish tour! I loved watching Alice find herself and allow herself to have fun; to open herself up to new possibilities. Robbie had me wishing he was my tour guide with how much fun his tours sound, and I loved getting to know all the ladies who made up the tour group. I loved the banter, the laughs and all the life lessons from the older ladies. This was such a fun read that had me wishing for a European adventure and wanting to find ways to step out of my comfort zone more often!

[ARC from Netgalley//Avon in exchange for an honest review]

Absolutely obsessed. I’ve been dying for JP’s story because he’s been so mysterious throughout the other books, and I ate. this. up. I loved the dynamic between JP & Hazel—their banter was so much fun! I loved the way Hazel clearly pushed him out of his comfort zone, yet he couldn’t resist and kept showing up for her. I loved getting to know more about JP and see behind the walls he’s had up. The man is down bad, and I enjoyed every second of him falling. I love Hazel and how she’s both carefree, but also how she’s got anxieties and grief and is trying to do the best she can for her nephew, Teddy. And can we talk about Teddy? Because he was the absolute CUTEST, and I absolutely melted watching JP and him get to know each other. I loved getting to see the Kings and the Sullivans, and getting more of the overarching story we’ve had through the series. I always love being back in Outtatowner, and I just loved this one so much. I loved Hazel and Teddy, I loved JP, it was all just so good.

[ARC from Lena in exchange for an honest review]