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The Edens #5
Crimson River:
Lyla Eden has spent the last few years watching her siblings fall in love. Meanwhile, she's married to her job. It's on her hundredth consecutive workday that her sister stages an intervention, kicking Lyla out of her own coffee shop. With nothing else to do, Lyla sets out on her favorite hiking trail.
It's there that she spots a man washing blood from his hands in a stream. One moment she's staring at the jagged scar on his face. The next, his hand is around her throat. But by some miracle, he lets her go.
Shaken to her core, Lyla reports the incident to the local police. Two days later, Vance Sutter arrives in town, armed with endless questions and a tarnished badge.
Vance may be ruggedly handsome but he's as mysterious as the man he's hunting. And he'll be gone from Quincy in a blink. Yet Lyla's crush is impossible to stop.
No matter how hard Vance tries to ignore it, there's no denying the chemistry between them. And avoiding Lyla is not an option. After years of chasing dead ends, she's his only lead to closing the case that haunts his career. So together, they'll retrace her steps.
To find the scarred man she met beside a crimson river.
It's there that she spots a man washing blood from his hands in a stream. One moment she's staring at the jagged scar on his face. The next, his hand is around her throat. But by some miracle, he lets her go.
Shaken to her core, Lyla reports the incident to the local police. Two days later, Vance Sutter arrives in town, armed with endless questions and a tarnished badge.
Vance may be ruggedly handsome but he's as mysterious as the man he's hunting. And he'll be gone from Quincy in a blink. Yet Lyla's crush is impossible to stop.
No matter how hard Vance tries to ignore it, there's no denying the chemistry between them. And avoiding Lyla is not an option. After years of chasing dead ends, she's his only lead to closing the case that haunts his career. So together, they'll retrace her steps.
To find the scarred man she met beside a crimson river.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2023
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Devney Perry
87 books29k followersDevney is a #1 Amazon, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons.”
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July 25, 2025
This is SUCH a comfort series for me!! I'm soooo invested in all of the eden siblings & the town. AND WE GOT MYSTERY IN THIS BOOK!! Mystery romance combo books truly light up my brain. I LOVE them.
My only little complaint is i feel like the couples physical connection moved kind of fast butttt I loved the couple sm and the mystery seriously had me on the edge of my seat.
Idk if this will be a super memorable book for me overall but a great binge romance
My only little complaint is i feel like the couples physical connection moved kind of fast butttt I loved the couple sm and the mystery seriously had me on the edge of my seat.
Idk if this will be a super memorable book for me overall but a great binge romance
June 28, 2023
DNF @32%
Devney Perry really said, "I want to make money but I don't want to work. So there you go, Indigo Ridge 2.0"
It's so extremely insta lovey, it was gag worthy.
Devney Perry really said, "I want to make money but I don't want to work. So there you go, Indigo Ridge 2.0"
It's so extremely insta lovey, it was gag worthy.
December 8, 2023
Sometimes I think Devney should just right a pure mystery instead of having so many smut scenes in between.
This was a book very similar to indigo ride as in, police, mystery, murder, and of course another Eden.
Yet I still think this story lacked some things. For one being that the twist was pretty obvious with the hints we got. I feel like there was one too many hints or one too many times where Vance said something where I was like “well now I know what will happen”.
Also: stop mentioning your high school ex and why did Vance have to have so much trauma PLEASE CUT OUT ONE THING.
This was a book very similar to indigo ride as in, police, mystery, murder, and of course another Eden.
Yet I still think this story lacked some things. For one being that the twist was pretty obvious with the hints we got. I feel like there was one too many hints or one too many times where Vance said something where I was like “well now I know what will happen”.
Also: stop mentioning your high school ex and why did Vance have to have so much trauma PLEASE CUT OUT ONE THING.
March 17, 2023
literal perfection. the best Edens book, i said it!!!! truly one of the best romantic suspense plot lines i’ve read. and VANCE!?!? no he’s so perfect
September 22, 2023
im sorry but devney perry’s mystery plots >>>>>
June 26, 2023
I just felt like there was no chemistry between lyla and Vance?
June 28, 2023
AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!
devney is really back in her SUSPENSE era and i am here for it. absolutely could not put this down. just go into this blind, it will be so so worth it.
this was really back to the indigo ridge/juniper hill suspense but even more and let’s add in her 2023 spice/dirty talk levels. amazing.
lyla was amazing. vance was so effing hot, i could not stand it. hot, protective, caring. i can’t!!!!
i will be a mess when this series is over but GOD I CAN’T WAIT FOR MATEO AND [REDACTED]’S BOOK.
devney is really back in her SUSPENSE era and i am here for it. absolutely could not put this down. just go into this blind, it will be so so worth it.
this was really back to the indigo ridge/juniper hill suspense but even more and let’s add in her 2023 spice/dirty talk levels. amazing.
lyla was amazing. vance was so effing hot, i could not stand it. hot, protective, caring. i can’t!!!!
i will be a mess when this series is over but GOD I CAN’T WAIT FOR MATEO AND [REDACTED]’S BOOK.
June 17, 2023
Ngl the cover makes my eye twitch…every book in this series has the significant other who is the looove interest to an Eden sibling on the cover, not the actual Eden.
lol just thought that was a dope cover trend, but I’m still hella excited for miss ✨works herself to the bone✨ Lyla’s book🫶
OG post 3/14/23
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Update post-reading the book 6/16/23:
Hmmm, this book was a little too insta love and lust for my taste. Overall, this book is pretty meh, not too good not too bad. SIDE NOTE- the Sable Peak cover is also not on trend either😔
Ignore my mini-rant I just gotta get it out…
The one plot point that I didn’t care too much for was Vance’s ex (Tiff), like why was that even in the storyline, what purpose does it serve? Really random if you ask me, and totally could’ve done without. And I stg if I have to read about her blue gaze and the terrible nickname “blue” one more time, I want someone to hit me over the head with a frying pan.
Also don’t know how I feel about Vera being the next love interest. Guess I’ll find out in December!
lol just thought that was a dope cover trend, but I’m still hella excited for miss ✨works herself to the bone✨ Lyla’s book🫶
OG post 3/14/23
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Update post-reading the book 6/16/23:
Hmmm, this book was a little too insta love and lust for my taste. Overall, this book is pretty meh, not too good not too bad. SIDE NOTE- the Sable Peak cover is also not on trend either😔
Ignore my mini-rant I just gotta get it out…
The one plot point that I didn’t care too much for was Vance’s ex (Tiff), like why was that even in the storyline, what purpose does it serve? Really random if you ask me, and totally could’ve done without. And I stg if I have to read about her blue gaze and the terrible nickname “blue” one more time, I want someone to hit me over the head with a frying pan.
Also don’t know how I feel about Vera being the next love interest. Guess I’ll find out in December!
October 5, 2023
I love this series, but this one just felt so cold to me for some reason? I think it was super well written and I loved that our young runaway gets to have healthy people looking out for her - but I just wanted more for Lyla!!
Since we’re dealing with mature women’s romance in this storyline - I’m pretty much guaranteed to love these stories. More than just the cold snowy setting, the storyline, the way the main relationship developed - It was just not what I wanted or needed for Lyla Eden's character!!
NOTES:
- Drug abuse
- Parental negligence / child death
- forced proximity
- grumpy (cold and detached) /; sunshine
- Mature women's romance
- available on kindle unlimited
Since we’re dealing with mature women’s romance in this storyline - I’m pretty much guaranteed to love these stories. More than just the cold snowy setting, the storyline, the way the main relationship developed - It was just not what I wanted or needed for Lyla Eden's character!!
NOTES:
- Drug abuse
- Parental negligence / child death
- forced proximity
- grumpy (cold and detached) /; sunshine
- Mature women's romance
- available on kindle unlimited
July 11, 2023
im oddly disappointed the h isnt paired with the river dude who chokes her almost to death (not a spoiler). 👀 for some reason, i thought this would be a Tarzan & Jane type romance. alas, this is another rendition of
Indigo Ridge
and The Bribe. if this book had come before any of these, i would probably give it a three star rating like i did them. unfortunately, this time i couldnt bring myself to be complacent with the author (and her formulaic romance) and say i enjoyed this new release because i did not. 🤧 theres repetitive comfort reads/authors you dont get tired of, but you will reach your limit at one point. i guess this one is mine. this story simply felt generally bleh (at least for me). also, the only Vance i love & adore is a Native American bounty hunter (Vance Crowe) written by Kristen Ashley...not this cardboard H.
actually, i take that back. i would never give this a three star no matter the circumstances because this IS in fact worse than those two books i mentioned. the h has no common sense. case in point: she goes hiking in the woods ALONE, is strangled by a madman and only manages to escape by the skin of her teeth. the next day/week (i forget), someone who claims to be a cop (H) approaches her. because hes sOoOo good looking she doesnt ask for his credential/batch and willingly accompanies him by herself to the location where shes attacked. she doesnt even tell on him to her sister in law whos a certified chief of police. 🙃🔫 she eventualy does realise her error and confesses to said sister in law but only AFTER she kisses & sleeps with the H.
meanwhile, the H is a jerk who strings along his ex-girlfriend for years despite not loving her and only breaks up with her because she doesnt “understand” him and his ambition to chase a certain unsolved case/fugitive. its a relieve theres no ex/OW drama cause shes better off without him anyway. merely days/weeks after the break up, he meets the h and is immediately all googly eyes & twitching cock. 🙄 normally, i wouldnt be this vexed over a Hs past if the romance was any good, but its very surface level insta lust/love. they develop a relationship solely from a fling/friends with benefits attachment. the “stakes” is typical. theres no chemistry, no tension. im kinda excited for the next book though...cause i think its gonna have surprise baby/single dad. 🤩
(read as an audiobook)
actually, i take that back. i would never give this a three star no matter the circumstances because this IS in fact worse than those two books i mentioned. the h has no common sense. case in point: she goes hiking in the woods ALONE, is strangled by a madman and only manages to escape by the skin of her teeth. the next day/week (i forget), someone who claims to be a cop (H) approaches her. because hes sOoOo good looking she doesnt ask for his credential/batch and willingly accompanies him by herself to the location where shes attacked. she doesnt even tell on him to her sister in law whos a certified chief of police. 🙃🔫 she eventualy does realise her error and confesses to said sister in law but only AFTER she kisses & sleeps with the H.
meanwhile, the H is a jerk who strings along his ex-girlfriend for years despite not loving her and only breaks up with her because she doesnt “understand” him and his ambition to chase a certain unsolved case/fugitive. its a relieve theres no ex/OW drama cause shes better off without him anyway. merely days/weeks after the break up, he meets the h and is immediately all googly eyes & twitching cock. 🙄 normally, i wouldnt be this vexed over a Hs past if the romance was any good, but its very surface level insta lust/love. they develop a relationship solely from a fling/friends with benefits attachment. the “stakes” is typical. theres no chemistry, no tension. im kinda excited for the next book though...cause i think its gonna have surprise baby/single dad. 🤩
(read as an audiobook)
February 10, 2024
How many times can someone use ‘Fuck, but…’ in one book? Girl, buy a thesaurus
June 30, 2023
Not all of us expecting Lyla would end up with the man she found at the river 🤡
Indigo Ridge and Juniper Hill, the only ones worth it in this series 😔
Indigo Ridge and Juniper Hill, the only ones worth it in this series 😔
June 17, 2023
Don’t let the two stars fool you I “enjoyed” this (??)
-was this indigo ridge 2.0as expected ? yes
- was it better? yes
would have been 3 stars if it wasn’t for the nickname “blue” I take bluelance copyright very seriously 🥰
-was this indigo ridge 2.0
- was it better? yes
would have been 3 stars if it wasn’t for the nickname “blue” I take bluelance copyright very seriously 🥰
July 18, 2023
4 stars
Crimson River is another great addition to Devney Perry’s ‘The Eden’s’ series. I loved Vance and Lyla together and I especially loved the suspense plot and how it all turned out. I wish we would have gotten a little more of some of the other Eden’s and some more time with the couple as a couple, but overall I enjoyed this one so much!
Crimson River is another great addition to Devney Perry’s ‘The Eden’s’ series. I loved Vance and Lyla together and I especially loved the suspense plot and how it all turned out. I wish we would have gotten a little more of some of the other Eden’s and some more time with the couple as a couple, but overall I enjoyed this one so much!
Audio book source: Audible
Story Rating: 4 stars
Narrators: Lucy Rivers & Connor Crais
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 8h 28m
June 24, 2023
4⭐️ Crimson River was really interesting and I loved Vance and Lyla’s relationship. And I feel like this was the first Eden book where those Eden parents didn’t completely disrespect or cross major lines with their children and meddle in their lives and just generally ruin the book.
I kept seeing everyone talk about this absolutely shocking plot twist towards the end, but I actually wasn’t that shocked to be honest?? I kept waiting for ANOTHER twist because I thought surely that wasn’t it 😅 and I felt like there were too many loose ends at the end of the story… with Cormac, Vance, Vance’s family.
Still loved reading this! ❤️
I kept seeing everyone talk about this absolutely shocking plot twist towards the end, but I actually wasn’t that shocked to be honest?? I kept waiting for ANOTHER twist because I thought surely that wasn’t it 😅 and I felt like there were too many loose ends at the end of the story… with Cormac, Vance, Vance’s family.
Still loved reading this! ❤️
June 27, 2023
When I tell you I was weeping at the end. I was WEEPING.
I loved this. I loved that Lyla and Vance’s just had so much intimacy. Just all these little intimate moments woven throughout the whole book. It was beautiful. Then you add the mystery in and I was hooked.
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It’s Lyla rising up on her toes and tugging on Vance’s clothes to get him to bend and kiss her for me…
- “I closed the distance between us, rising up on my toes, but I couldn't quite reach his lips, so I tugged on his collar, pulling him closer to kiss the corner of his mouth.”
- “She came over and tugged on my coat, my sign to bend so she could have her kiss.”
- “She smiled up at me, rising to her toes, searching for a kiss.”❤️❤️
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“Some dads didn't change diapers, but I suspected that none of the men here shied away from a loaded Pampers.”
Damn straight. My baby Edens and Edens-In-Law are MEN of the highest order.🤤
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I need the Edens like I need air to breathe. Give me Mateo’s book immediately (although who knows what I’m going to do when this series is over. Probably curl into the foetal position and cry forever).
I loved this. I loved that Lyla and Vance’s just had so much intimacy. Just all these little intimate moments woven throughout the whole book. It was beautiful. Then you add the mystery in and I was hooked.
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It’s Lyla rising up on her toes and tugging on Vance’s clothes to get him to bend and kiss her for me…
- “I closed the distance between us, rising up on my toes, but I couldn't quite reach his lips, so I tugged on his collar, pulling him closer to kiss the corner of his mouth.”
- “She came over and tugged on my coat, my sign to bend so she could have her kiss.”
- “She smiled up at me, rising to her toes, searching for a kiss.”❤️❤️
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“Some dads didn't change diapers, but I suspected that none of the men here shied away from a loaded Pampers.”
Damn straight. My baby Edens and Edens-In-Law are MEN of the highest order.🤤
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I need the Edens like I need air to breathe. Give me Mateo’s book immediately (although who knows what I’m going to do when this series is over. Probably curl into the foetal position and cry forever).
February 18, 2025
the plot twist was the only moment that made me sit up and pay attention
June 30, 2023
Five stars for the mystery/suspense.
Three stars for the romance.
Three stars for the romance.
January 11, 2025
4.25⭐️ oooh this one was good. I loved Lyla & Vance, their support of one another was beautiful. This book was suspenseful, unique and unpredictable which is impressive for it being a later book within a series. So much emotion from all of the characters, you could really feel it come through within the writing of this one. Sad to be almost done with the series but exited for the last book!
December 19, 2024
This series has been one of my favorites so far and this book has been no exception
The nickname, the mystery, and everything in between really put me over the edge with this book.
I loved how both fell in love but excepted the fact that they each eventually had to leave one another and there was no fight or anything, they were so mature.
Lyla and Vance were both able to find peace in each other.
I can’t wait for Mateo’s book!!
“You get us lost. I’ll get us found”
The nickname, the mystery, and everything in between really put me over the edge with this book.
I loved how both fell in love but excepted the fact that they each eventually had to leave one another and there was no fight or anything, they were so mature.
Lyla and Vance were both able to find peace in each other.
I can’t wait for Mateo’s book!!
“You get us lost. I’ll get us found”
June 16, 2023
This felt more tame to me than I expected??? I thought there was gonna be way more suspense.
But it was literally only sex and hiking which isn’t bad, it’s just not what I was anticipating going into this one.
Anyway, read if you like
✨ small town romance
✨ big family saga vibes
✨ insta lust
✨ suspense-ish
But it was literally only sex and hiking which isn’t bad, it’s just not what I was anticipating going into this one.
Anyway, read if you like
✨ small town romance
✨ big family saga vibes
✨ insta lust
✨ suspense-ish
July 17, 2025
Well, it’s official…I have a second favorite book in the series! I loved Lyla and Vance so so much! Lyla is forced out on a hike by her well-meaning sister, when she comes across a man washing blood off himself in the river. She startles him and he chokes her! Something causes him to pause, and she escapes with her life. Bruised and traumatized, the last thing Lyla is expecting is Vance.
Vance has been hunting Cormac for years, ever since the tragedy happened in Idaho where he lives. Vance is a shell of the man (and cop) he once was, so color him surprised when he locks eyes with Lyla and suddenly comes to life again. She’s his tie to Cormac, his opportunity to finally bring him to justice. So with Lyla’s help, he goes hunting. Day in and day out he hunts, coming home empty-handed. Well, maybe not so empty…there is Lyla, after all.
These two were just so swoony, and I loved the added suspense! Vance is my favorite of the guys so far, there is just something so earnest and hunky about him. Lucky Lyla! I’m actually sad to see my journey with The Eden’s come to a close, but I’m excited to read Mateo’s book!
Vance has been hunting Cormac for years, ever since the tragedy happened in Idaho where he lives. Vance is a shell of the man (and cop) he once was, so color him surprised when he locks eyes with Lyla and suddenly comes to life again. She’s his tie to Cormac, his opportunity to finally bring him to justice. So with Lyla’s help, he goes hunting. Day in and day out he hunts, coming home empty-handed. Well, maybe not so empty…there is Lyla, after all.
These two were just so swoony, and I loved the added suspense! Vance is my favorite of the guys so far, there is just something so earnest and hunky about him. Lucky Lyla! I’m actually sad to see my journey with The Eden’s come to a close, but I’m excited to read Mateo’s book!
April 14, 2025
4,5 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐️💫
3,5 / 5 🌶️
Spicy chapters: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 26
Vance (MMC) and Lyla (FMC)
This is, imo, the best DP book I've read and the best in The Edens series! I'm sooo happy, excited, and relieved to have continued it, as I was about to give up after the disappointment of the previous 2 books. Alleluia 👏 👏 👏 .
So Vance goes to Quincy to meet Lyla, the victim of an almost fatal strangulation by Cormac, whom he's been chasing after for 4 years. Form here, they develop a relationship , which is meant to be temporary, as Vance's days are numbered in Lyla's town. However, they can't help falling for each other... There was SO much angst. This book was beautifully written, and the plot was chef's kiss! 👨🍳 💋 The murder mystery was perfection👌.
Things I didn't love:
- When the two MC's meet at her coffee shop, Lyla doesn't even ask for Vance's cop credentials. Then, she trusts that Vance is actually trying to uncover the criminal's hiding spot so that he'll be able to catch him, but for all she knows, he could also be a criminal. You'd think that after being attacked, Lyla would be more cautious and less trustworthy, don't you think? And it's not until the 1/3 mark that Lyla confesses to Winslow that she was hanging out with Vance, confirming that he was, in fact, a real cop.
Later, until past the 50% mark, we don't find out about Vance's past, his relationship with Cormac, his family, etc.
- Lyla is the one who chases the MMC at the beginning by visiting Vance at his hotel room. But their chemistry was off the charts, and the spicy 🌶 scenes were HOT! 🔥
- The nickname that Vance gives to Lyla is "blue" because of her blue eyes... wich is kind of unoriginal , but ok 😬
Things I loved:
- I enjoyed reading about the evolution of Vance and Lyla's relationship, how it starts as a casual fling, but it slowly evolves into more, without either of them really wanting to fall in love, as they live in different places.
- As I mentioned, the spicy scenes are HOT! 🔥 🥵
Lastly, I wanted to end this review by pointing out the following:
I understand that Lyla is a baker and that her food must be delicious, but how aren't these people obese? It seems like they eat yummy baked goods every day, all day: chocolate croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls, etc. 😜😋😆 Ie: Lyla fixes herself lunch by preparing a peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich... 🥪?? I never tried this combo in a sandwich, but it sounds delicious and mouthwatering 🤭.
Anyhow, give this book a read. It's definitely worth it.
Happy reading! 📚
3,5 / 5 🌶️
Spicy chapters: 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 26
Vance (MMC) and Lyla (FMC)
This is, imo, the best DP book I've read and the best in The Edens series! I'm sooo happy, excited, and relieved to have continued it, as I was about to give up after the disappointment of the previous 2 books. Alleluia 👏 👏 👏 .
So Vance goes to Quincy to meet Lyla, the victim of an almost fatal strangulation by Cormac, whom he's been chasing after for 4 years. Form here, they develop a relationship , which is meant to be temporary, as Vance's days are numbered in Lyla's town. However, they can't help falling for each other... There was SO much angst. This book was beautifully written, and the plot was chef's kiss! 👨🍳 💋 The murder mystery was perfection👌.
Things I didn't love:
- When the two MC's meet at her coffee shop, Lyla doesn't even ask for Vance's cop credentials. Then, she trusts that Vance is actually trying to uncover the criminal's hiding spot so that he'll be able to catch him, but for all she knows, he could also be a criminal. You'd think that after being attacked, Lyla would be more cautious and less trustworthy, don't you think? And it's not until the 1/3 mark that Lyla confesses to Winslow that she was hanging out with Vance, confirming that he was, in fact, a real cop.
Later, until past the 50% mark, we don't find out about Vance's past, his relationship with Cormac, his family, etc.
- Lyla is the one who chases the MMC at the beginning by visiting Vance at his hotel room. But their chemistry was off the charts, and the spicy 🌶 scenes were HOT! 🔥
- The nickname that Vance gives to Lyla is "blue" because of her blue eyes... wich is kind of unoriginal , but ok 😬
Things I loved:
- I enjoyed reading about the evolution of Vance and Lyla's relationship, how it starts as a casual fling, but it slowly evolves into more, without either of them really wanting to fall in love, as they live in different places.
- As I mentioned, the spicy scenes are HOT! 🔥 🥵
Lastly, I wanted to end this review by pointing out the following:
I understand that Lyla is a baker and that her food must be delicious, but how aren't these people obese? It seems like they eat yummy baked goods every day, all day: chocolate croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls, etc. 😜😋😆 Ie: Lyla fixes herself lunch by preparing a peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich... 🥪?? I never tried this combo in a sandwich, but it sounds delicious and mouthwatering 🤭.
Anyhow, give this book a read. It's definitely worth it.
Happy reading! 📚
June 18, 2023
I DID NOT see that ending coming 🫣🫣
I really enjoyed this. The ending definitely made me emotional but it was a great book and very well written. The plot twist was SO GOOD.
I gave four starts because the brothers (Knox & Griffin) have always been my favorites and nothing comes close to Indigo Ridge and Juniper Hill.
Also, I CANNOT WAIT for Mateo’s book omg
I really enjoyed this. The ending definitely made me emotional but it was a great book and very well written. The plot twist was SO GOOD.
I gave four starts because the brothers (Knox & Griffin) have always been my favorites and nothing comes close to Indigo Ridge and Juniper Hill.
Also, I CANNOT WAIT for Mateo’s book omg
February 17, 2025
Unfortunately I think this series peaked with Indigo Ridge and Juniper Hill 😭 I'm still enjoying this series but it's getting a bit repetitive and the story lines are getting too insta lovey for me.
June 9, 2023
5 stars!
The latest book in The Edens series, this is a beautifully written, emotional story with a chemistry-filled, passionate and heartfelt romance. I fell in mad love with these characters, and I love this book so much!
Lyla Eden runs the coffee shop in the small town of Quincy, and it’s her whole life. She loves it, she’s proud of it, and it’s where she spends all of her time, at the expense of any kind of social life outside of her family. But Lyla’s centralised little world is shaken when she encounters a stranger while hiking in the woods, and he tries to kill her, only to let her go at the last moment. Left bruised, and emotionally scarred, she retreats to her café for comfort, and then Vance Sutter walks through her door.
Vance is a Police Officer from out of state, and he’s hunting for a killer. For personal and professional reasons, he’s spent four years trying to find this man, who matches the description of Lyla’s attacker. So he’s temporarily relocated to Quincy, and immediately teams up with Lyla for information while he goes on the hunt.
The spark between Lyla and Vance is there from the very first moment. It’s strong and intense, and they throw themselves into a passionate affair that rocks both of their worlds. It’s super sexy, and all kinds of hot, but it’s undefined, and Vance is carrying a whole lot of secrets. Vance is only in town while he’s searching for the mystery man in the woods, and they both know they shouldn’t get attached, but the longer they’re together, the harder it is for him to even think about walking away.
The chemistry between Lyla and Vance is fantastic, I could feel their attraction, and I could feel it as things between them start to change, and they effortlessly and organically fall for each other. It’s beautifully emotional and romantic (and oh, so hot), they open up to each other and they care for and support each other, and they are absolutely beautiful together! But it’s also bittersweet, knowing that Vance is only in town for a little while before he has to return to his real life.
The relationship development dovetails beautifully with the mystery/suspense storyline, and as Vance’s history is revealed and his search closes in on its target, the story twists and turns in directions I was not expecting, and OMG, what a ride! I love when a book manages to shock me, and this one bought some fantastic surprises. I loved the storyline, I loved how it all unfolded, and I loved how much it made me feel! I had tears streaming down my face, and my heart was pounding through those final chapters. I was absolutely captivated.
We get to see characters from the previous books, and I loved seeing how they were all there for Lyla. They’re such a great bunch, and the scenes with the family together are so much fun. The events of this book also provide a wonderful introduction for Mateo’s book up next, and I am beyond excited to get my hands on that one!
This is such a fantastic read! A beautiful story of friendship and family, with a gorgeous romance that had me swooning madly, and I loved every single moment of it.
Absolutely beautiful - 5 stars!
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The latest book in The Edens series, this is a beautifully written, emotional story with a chemistry-filled, passionate and heartfelt romance. I fell in mad love with these characters, and I love this book so much!
Lyla Eden runs the coffee shop in the small town of Quincy, and it’s her whole life. She loves it, she’s proud of it, and it’s where she spends all of her time, at the expense of any kind of social life outside of her family. But Lyla’s centralised little world is shaken when she encounters a stranger while hiking in the woods, and he tries to kill her, only to let her go at the last moment. Left bruised, and emotionally scarred, she retreats to her café for comfort, and then Vance Sutter walks through her door.
Vance is a Police Officer from out of state, and he’s hunting for a killer. For personal and professional reasons, he’s spent four years trying to find this man, who matches the description of Lyla’s attacker. So he’s temporarily relocated to Quincy, and immediately teams up with Lyla for information while he goes on the hunt.
The spark between Lyla and Vance is there from the very first moment. It’s strong and intense, and they throw themselves into a passionate affair that rocks both of their worlds. It’s super sexy, and all kinds of hot, but it’s undefined, and Vance is carrying a whole lot of secrets. Vance is only in town while he’s searching for the mystery man in the woods, and they both know they shouldn’t get attached, but the longer they’re together, the harder it is for him to even think about walking away.
What was it about this woman? What was it about those eyes I found so entirely tempting? My heart pounded, skipping every other beat.
I couldn’t seem to take my hand away from her face. My God, she was beautiful.
The chemistry between Lyla and Vance is fantastic, I could feel their attraction, and I could feel it as things between them start to change, and they effortlessly and organically fall for each other. It’s beautifully emotional and romantic (and oh, so hot), they open up to each other and they care for and support each other, and they are absolutely beautiful together! But it’s also bittersweet, knowing that Vance is only in town for a little while before he has to return to his real life.
The relationship development dovetails beautifully with the mystery/suspense storyline, and as Vance’s history is revealed and his search closes in on its target, the story twists and turns in directions I was not expecting, and OMG, what a ride! I love when a book manages to shock me, and this one bought some fantastic surprises. I loved the storyline, I loved how it all unfolded, and I loved how much it made me feel! I had tears streaming down my face, and my heart was pounding through those final chapters. I was absolutely captivated.
We get to see characters from the previous books, and I loved seeing how they were all there for Lyla. They’re such a great bunch, and the scenes with the family together are so much fun. The events of this book also provide a wonderful introduction for Mateo’s book up next, and I am beyond excited to get my hands on that one!
This is such a fantastic read! A beautiful story of friendship and family, with a gorgeous romance that had me swooning madly, and I loved every single moment of it.
Absolutely beautiful - 5 stars!
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
September 24, 2023
I was looking for a mystery/romance. Crimson River was pretty entertaining and a quick read. Lyla belongs to a large family but she’s still a bit lonely. She works constantly at her coffee house/cafe and doesn’t really take time for herself. After her sister challenges her to take a day, Lyla goes for a fun little hike that turns into an escape from a murderer. A man attacks her for no reason, but she is able to escape and make a report. Her report is noticed by an officer who is tracking an escaped murderer. Vance believes this is the lead he’s been waiting for. He and Lyla team up to investigate and track down the attacker and bring him to justice for his crimes.
There is a deeper history and background to perpetrator and it is slowly revealed, which was a good element of the mystery. I was able to guess it because the foreshadowing was a bit much but that’s ok. The connection between Vance and Lyla is too much insta-love and her family is a bit too perfect to be real. It’s fine but not realistic but I wasn’t expecting anything else.
There is a deeper history and background to perpetrator and it is slowly revealed, which was a good element of the mystery. I was able to guess it because the foreshadowing was a bit much but that’s ok. The connection between Vance and Lyla is too much insta-love and her family is a bit too perfect to be real. It’s fine but not realistic but I wasn’t expecting anything else.
January 16, 2025
здається, Ідени викликають залежність. або ж творчість Девні Перрі, бо відірватися від книжок важко.
мені подобається і стиль авторки, і сама історія. цікава любовна лінія, плюсом детектив / розслідування. і мене інтригувало, як воно все розкрутиться, бо очевидно було, що багато таємниць не розкриті.
Лайла та Венс підходять одне одному. адекватність – про них. ніяких драм, сварок, вияснень стосунків. вони просто насолоджувалися часом одне з одним до останнього. а потім зробили ще крок вперед, бо закохалися. обожнюю, коли в книжці з'являються інші Ідени, у кожного вже своя сім'я, але спостерігати за ними – саме задоволення. у Лайли прекрасна родина (факт). особливо люблю моменти, де Гаррісон та його троє дебелих синів приїжджають вирішувати якісь проблеми))) кінцівка класна і трохи прогріває, бо відразу хочеться братися за історію Матео :)
4/5 ⭐️
мені подобається і стиль авторки, і сама історія. цікава любовна лінія, плюсом детектив / розслідування. і мене інтригувало, як воно все розкрутиться, бо очевидно було, що багато таємниць не розкриті.
Лайла та Венс підходять одне одному. адекватність – про них. ніяких драм, сварок, вияснень стосунків. вони просто насолоджувалися часом одне з одним до останнього. а потім зробили ще крок вперед, бо закохалися. обожнюю, коли в книжці з'являються інші Ідени, у кожного вже своя сім'я, але спостерігати за ними – саме задоволення. у Лайли прекрасна родина (факт). особливо люблю моменти, де Гаррісон та його троє дебелих синів приїжджають вирішувати якісь проблеми))) кінцівка класна і трохи прогріває, бо відразу хочеться братися за історію Матео :)
4/5 ⭐️
June 16, 2023
I don’t even know.. I’m disappointed. I was so excited for this one but it just fell flat.
Poor Lyla. Girl was jealous of her siblings for finding love and just wanted that. She was interested in her sister’s husband (before they were married) for christ sakes and the author couldn’t even give her a man that was all about HER.
Vance had just broken up with his girlfriend who he lived with!! The next day he’s in Quincy and already thinking about how beautiful Lyla is and wanting to kiss her?? He was with the ex for 3 years and a day later she’s all but forgotten??
By 28% they’re having sex and no use of condoms 🙄 of course it’s been a while for her meanwhile he JUST ended a 3 year relationship.
Their relationship was supposed to be casual while he was in Quincy but she just jumped in without even knowing this man. Like she knew him for ONE DAY before sleeping with him and just trusting everything that came out of his mouth because of a “feeling.” I was so glad when she finally went to Winnie but like come on that’s your family you didn’t think to go there first? Trust them over a stranger? He pretty much moved in with her after two weeks I think? He still wasn’t telling her everything and would change the subject if it was going in a direction he didn’t want.
There really wasn’t any justice for what happened to her. They found Cormac sure and got his side of events but he just got to go free??? I didn’t like it.
Mateo’s book being with Vera makes no sense. The end he’s going to Alaska for a baby he didn’t know about and you’re telling me Vera is the best match for him? No way. 21 and went through hell.. what’s she supposed to do play mommy? I’m not looking forward to that one
Poor Lyla. Girl was jealous of her siblings for finding love and just wanted that. She was interested in her sister’s husband (before they were married) for christ sakes and the author couldn’t even give her a man that was all about HER.
Vance had just broken up with his girlfriend who he lived with!! The next day he’s in Quincy and already thinking about how beautiful Lyla is and wanting to kiss her?? He was with the ex for 3 years and a day later she’s all but forgotten??
By 28% they’re having sex and no use of condoms 🙄 of course it’s been a while for her meanwhile he JUST ended a 3 year relationship.
Their relationship was supposed to be casual while he was in Quincy but she just jumped in without even knowing this man. Like she knew him for ONE DAY before sleeping with him and just trusting everything that came out of his mouth because of a “feeling.” I was so glad when she finally went to Winnie but like come on that’s your family you didn’t think to go there first? Trust them over a stranger? He pretty much moved in with her after two weeks I think? He still wasn’t telling her everything and would change the subject if it was going in a direction he didn’t want.
There really wasn’t any justice for what happened to her. They found Cormac sure and got his side of events but he just got to go free??? I didn’t like it.
Mateo’s book being with Vera makes no sense. The end he’s going to Alaska for a baby he didn’t know about and you’re telling me Vera is the best match for him? No way. 21 and went through hell.. what’s she supposed to do play mommy? I’m not looking forward to that one
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July 18, 2023
It just really dragged out :'(((
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