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Hometown Hottie
I thought my best friend’s little sister was hot then.
Now? Wicked hot.
It’s hard to stay away. But she’s hands off.
We had our love affair years ago.
She’d made our small town feel like it was the whole world.
When I left for the glory of my NFL career, I realized that wasn’t true.
I’ve lived a lot of life while I’ve been gone.
But now I’m back home to stay.
And some things haven’t changed.
Like the magnetic pull she has on me.
And the fact that her brother is still standing between us.
He wants me to stay away from his sister.
I can’t.
I won’t.
She’s everything that’s been missing in my life.
My girl.
My little hometown hottie.
Don’t tell her I called her that. * wink *Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
Now? Wicked hot.
It’s hard to stay away. But she’s hands off.
We had our love affair years ago.
She’d made our small town feel like it was the whole world.
When I left for the glory of my NFL career, I realized that wasn’t true.
I’ve lived a lot of life while I’ve been gone.
But now I’m back home to stay.
And some things haven’t changed.
Like the magnetic pull she has on me.
And the fact that her brother is still standing between us.
He wants me to stay away from his sister.
I can’t.
I won’t.
She’s everything that’s been missing in my life.
My girl.
My little hometown hottie.
Don’t tell her I called her that. * wink *Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
444 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2024
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Weston Parker
220 books1,768 followersHey there. I'm Weston.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
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March 4, 2024
I thought this book was pretty good. I liked the characters and there was good banter and a nice amount of spice and emotion. The story was a bit slow in spots and didn’t always hold my attention, but overall it was a good story with a hard-earned happy ending for Carson and Nova.
I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 18, 2024
For three generations, Nova and her family have worked the land at Red Stone Ranch. However, she and her older brother Ryan have been pleading with their father to modernize and diversify. They want him to go into other ways to use their land to bring in new and faster-growing revenue. All of this is because they are bleeding out money. The siblings have been doing their very best to make the ranch flourish, but without their dad putting in the effort to bend to their advice, they are stuck.
Then, what Ryan sacrificed by not going to college when he received a scholarship is for nothing. Or Nova going away to college to get a degree in agriculture to help out on the ranch, to know what can work, and how to know where to find the best answers when things come up. She chose that degree as a way to help her family. As opposed to getting a culinary degree because she had been baking her whole life and knew she would just need to adjust it to a much larger scale. So, on the family property, Nova and her family built her a bakery. And, people were traveling there from all over just to eat her baked goods.
Then, Nova started a farmer's market that she opened up to vendors in the community, and they held it in the bakeries parking lot of her bakery. What started small flourished quickly. But, that got kicked up a notch when her brother’s best friend, Carson Drake, and her old crush showed up back in town to stay. She thought if she NEVER saw him again it would be too soon. You see, at the graduation bond fire two weeks before Carson would be going off to college with Vance. He had finally kissed Nova. It was her best moment ever.
That is until her brother yanked her away from him, then punched him and proceeded to stunt his longtime friendship. Ryan told him to leave and Carson did. He never talked to her again for ten years. Why, you ask? Because he had a little thing called an NFL CAREER. She had heard through the grapevine that he was back. It was in one ear and out the other same as the last ten years. Until Carson walked onto their property on the day of the farmer's market.
I spent most of the book disliking, Ryan for interfering with Nova and, Carson’s relationship. However, his explanation at the end is almost endearing. It's a good book, however, several slow points. And too many times, in their heads talking, instead of conversations with each other.
Then, what Ryan sacrificed by not going to college when he received a scholarship is for nothing. Or Nova going away to college to get a degree in agriculture to help out on the ranch, to know what can work, and how to know where to find the best answers when things come up. She chose that degree as a way to help her family. As opposed to getting a culinary degree because she had been baking her whole life and knew she would just need to adjust it to a much larger scale. So, on the family property, Nova and her family built her a bakery. And, people were traveling there from all over just to eat her baked goods.
Then, Nova started a farmer's market that she opened up to vendors in the community, and they held it in the bakeries parking lot of her bakery. What started small flourished quickly. But, that got kicked up a notch when her brother’s best friend, Carson Drake, and her old crush showed up back in town to stay. She thought if she NEVER saw him again it would be too soon. You see, at the graduation bond fire two weeks before Carson would be going off to college with Vance. He had finally kissed Nova. It was her best moment ever.
That is until her brother yanked her away from him, then punched him and proceeded to stunt his longtime friendship. Ryan told him to leave and Carson did. He never talked to her again for ten years. Why, you ask? Because he had a little thing called an NFL CAREER. She had heard through the grapevine that he was back. It was in one ear and out the other same as the last ten years. Until Carson walked onto their property on the day of the farmer's market.
I spent most of the book disliking, Ryan for interfering with Nova and, Carson’s relationship. However, his explanation at the end is almost endearing. It's a good book, however, several slow points. And too many times, in their heads talking, instead of conversations with each other.
March 3, 2024
Nova Murphy loves Red Stone Ranch in Silver Springs, Wyoming that has been in her family for three generations and hates developer Frank Louison who wants to carve it up to make way for high rises, condos, or hotels. She has to find a way a way to prevent that from happening, even if her father refuses to bring the ranch into the modern age.
Carson Drake, Nova’s one-time summer love and her brother Ryan’s friend, has been quietly subsidizing the town since he left for the NFL and he is back in town after retirement to continue the mission.
While Carson is getting settled into retirement, he hears through the town gossip line that the Red Stone Ranch is in financial difficulty, and he, of course wants to help, even more so because he still has major feelings for Nova. And he hopes that this time Ryan won’t interfere in his efforts. Unfortunately, fate seems to stand in the way of their being able to explore a relationship despite the palpable chemistry, and Ryan’s protective nature is not helping one whit.
Wow, Weston Parker once again showcases his creativity and ability to pen a tightly woven story line along with strong characters who experience real feelings and challenges in life’s vicissitudes, which, in this case, involves a villain in real estate clothing. But, at the end of the day true love prevails, and our couple is able to find their HEA, even if it turns out to be different than they had foreseen. Hometown Hottie combines two tropes - small town and second chance romance - to perfection, so don’t miss this one.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
Carson Drake, Nova’s one-time summer love and her brother Ryan’s friend, has been quietly subsidizing the town since he left for the NFL and he is back in town after retirement to continue the mission.
While Carson is getting settled into retirement, he hears through the town gossip line that the Red Stone Ranch is in financial difficulty, and he, of course wants to help, even more so because he still has major feelings for Nova. And he hopes that this time Ryan won’t interfere in his efforts. Unfortunately, fate seems to stand in the way of their being able to explore a relationship despite the palpable chemistry, and Ryan’s protective nature is not helping one whit.
Wow, Weston Parker once again showcases his creativity and ability to pen a tightly woven story line along with strong characters who experience real feelings and challenges in life’s vicissitudes, which, in this case, involves a villain in real estate clothing. But, at the end of the day true love prevails, and our couple is able to find their HEA, even if it turns out to be different than they had foreseen. Hometown Hottie combines two tropes - small town and second chance romance - to perfection, so don’t miss this one.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
March 1, 2024
Carson and Nova have too much love and heat to become heartbroken and cold. A must read!
Carson and Nova had one kiss at a bonfire when he was in college and she was in high school. Her brother, his best friend Ryan saw it and the guys got into a huge fight! Carson finishes college and gets drafted into the NFL along with their other friend Vance. Ryan also could've taken his full ride scholarship and gone into the NFL too. But he opted out to stay on the family ranch and keep it afloat, but they're going to lose it 10 years later. Just as Vance and Carter have retired from the NFL and have come back to their hometown to stay, they have been helping their community while with the NFL and now want to do more to help their hometown. Carson wants to help Nova and her family to keep the ranch. Will her brother allow them to have a relationship? Will she give up on love and let her brother run her life? Will Carson give up on their love, because of her brother? Can Carson save the ranch? Will Ryan let him? Hard to stop reading, its pace keeps you on your toes! Great job Weston, thanks for the supporting characters that make your books amazing too.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
Carson and Nova had one kiss at a bonfire when he was in college and she was in high school. Her brother, his best friend Ryan saw it and the guys got into a huge fight! Carson finishes college and gets drafted into the NFL along with their other friend Vance. Ryan also could've taken his full ride scholarship and gone into the NFL too. But he opted out to stay on the family ranch and keep it afloat, but they're going to lose it 10 years later. Just as Vance and Carter have retired from the NFL and have come back to their hometown to stay, they have been helping their community while with the NFL and now want to do more to help their hometown. Carson wants to help Nova and her family to keep the ranch. Will her brother allow them to have a relationship? Will she give up on love and let her brother run her life? Will Carson give up on their love, because of her brother? Can Carson save the ranch? Will Ryan let him? Hard to stop reading, its pace keeps you on your toes! Great job Weston, thanks for the supporting characters that make your books amazing too.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
March 21, 2024
Rating- 4.3
Although I enjoyed this book, it was really a slow burn for me. I found it to be quite long, longer than I really felt it needed to be and it didn’t really get exciting for me until about 60% into the book. There was too much going back-and-forth Between the main characters, and whether or not, they would be in a relationship or not whether or not her brother would forgive them since the MMC was the former best friend of the FMC’s brother. it felt like one chapter they would get things straightened out and then the next chapter they would be 50 steps back, and then another chapter. They would do better and get closer together and then the next chapter there would be issues and they would fall backwards again. I liked the concept of the book And the preview of it is what drew me in. It just took quite a while to get to the good stuff.
One positive thing I will say, is that I like the way the writer right. I’m a person who really enjoys great description. I get more out of a book when I feel the scene unfold before my eyes, and that is done through the words of the author. So I definitely do appreciate that , I believe it’s definitely a book worth reading and don’t do like I did and contemplate skipping forward. I didn’t, although I contemplated it.
Although I enjoyed this book, it was really a slow burn for me. I found it to be quite long, longer than I really felt it needed to be and it didn’t really get exciting for me until about 60% into the book. There was too much going back-and-forth Between the main characters, and whether or not, they would be in a relationship or not whether or not her brother would forgive them since the MMC was the former best friend of the FMC’s brother. it felt like one chapter they would get things straightened out and then the next chapter they would be 50 steps back, and then another chapter. They would do better and get closer together and then the next chapter there would be issues and they would fall backwards again. I liked the concept of the book And the preview of it is what drew me in. It just took quite a while to get to the good stuff.
One positive thing I will say, is that I like the way the writer right. I’m a person who really enjoys great description. I get more out of a book when I feel the scene unfold before my eyes, and that is done through the words of the author. So I definitely do appreciate that , I believe it’s definitely a book worth reading and don’t do like I did and contemplate skipping forward. I didn’t, although I contemplated it.
March 1, 2024
Get ready for a touchdown of emotions in "Hometown Hottie" as Nova Murphy and Carson Drake navigate love, loyalty, and the wide-open spaces of rural Wyoming.
Nova Murphy is a hard working entrepreneur who is desperately trying to help save her family's ranch and Carson Drake is the hometown hero who is pumping money back into the town after he retires from a lucrative career in the NFL. The two had feelings for one another 10 years ago but never had a chance to explore it. Now Carson is back and ready to win Nova's heart.
Okay, confession time: I totally thought Nova and Carson would score a touchdown in the romance department way sooner than they did. But hey, the slow burn just made the payoff sweeter. The tension between family loyalty and matters of the heart added an extra layer of suspense that kept me turning pages.
Overall, "Hometown Hottie" is a touchdown of a read, perfect for anyone craving a dose of romance with a side of small-town charm. So grab your favorite blanket, settle in, and get ready to cheer for Nova and Carson as they navigate the game of love with all the twists and turns of a fourth-quarter comeback!
Nova Murphy is a hard working entrepreneur who is desperately trying to help save her family's ranch and Carson Drake is the hometown hero who is pumping money back into the town after he retires from a lucrative career in the NFL. The two had feelings for one another 10 years ago but never had a chance to explore it. Now Carson is back and ready to win Nova's heart.
Okay, confession time: I totally thought Nova and Carson would score a touchdown in the romance department way sooner than they did. But hey, the slow burn just made the payoff sweeter. The tension between family loyalty and matters of the heart added an extra layer of suspense that kept me turning pages.
Overall, "Hometown Hottie" is a touchdown of a read, perfect for anyone craving a dose of romance with a side of small-town charm. So grab your favorite blanket, settle in, and get ready to cheer for Nova and Carson as they navigate the game of love with all the twists and turns of a fourth-quarter comeback!
March 4, 2024
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the second chance romance between Nova and Carson. Carson is best friends with Nova's brother and when they were younger, he caught Nova and Carson kissing and made Carson promise to never touch her again. Carson then was drafted into the NFL and retired and returned to their hometown, where he wants to do good things for the town. Nova has built a bakery on her parent's ranch and her and her brother Ryan have plans for the ranch, but because their father refuses to accept change, they may lose the ranch. There is a developer who is trying to force them to sell, but Nova and Ryan refuse to give up. When Carson learns of their financial troubles he wants to help, but he also knows they will not accept a handout. Carson and Nova are still fighting their attraction to one another and trying to keep Ryan happy. I enjoyed this story. I like that Nova built the bakery and wanted to expand the ranch. She had a good head for business, but her father was so stubborn. Ryan needed to realize Nova was a grown woman and he had no say in her happiness. Carson knew Nova was the one and was determined to show her. Another good one.
March 4, 2024
I love Carson and Nova!
Carson is a retired NFL player who went to school with Nova’s brother, Ryan. Carson and Nova had a summer fling back then, which no one knows about. Since he’s back he’s been thinking a lot about her. He’s been gone ten years and has invested in his hometown through that time. Now he is back for good, to live a serene and peaceful life. Nova lives and works The Red Stone Ranch that her family owns in Wyoming. She’s also made a bakery in one of the small buildings on the ranch. But, the ranch isn’t doing well, because her father won’t move with the times, such as advertising, etc. A guy named Frank is from a developer that wants to buy it to build hi-rises and condominiums. When Nova finds out he is back in town, she wants nothing to do with him because of the way things ended between them, or does she? Carson and Nova’s story is a rocky one, to say the least. So many assumptions, so many things holding them back from being together, make for a slow burn and second chance story. This story is another great one by Weston Parker!
Carson is a retired NFL player who went to school with Nova’s brother, Ryan. Carson and Nova had a summer fling back then, which no one knows about. Since he’s back he’s been thinking a lot about her. He’s been gone ten years and has invested in his hometown through that time. Now he is back for good, to live a serene and peaceful life. Nova lives and works The Red Stone Ranch that her family owns in Wyoming. She’s also made a bakery in one of the small buildings on the ranch. But, the ranch isn’t doing well, because her father won’t move with the times, such as advertising, etc. A guy named Frank is from a developer that wants to buy it to build hi-rises and condominiums. When Nova finds out he is back in town, she wants nothing to do with him because of the way things ended between them, or does she? Carson and Nova’s story is a rocky one, to say the least. So many assumptions, so many things holding them back from being together, make for a slow burn and second chance story. This story is another great one by Weston Parker!
March 2, 2024
This book has a little bit of every kind of romance all wrapped up in one story. As young adults, Carson and Nova had a tiny fling with one very hot kiss...until Nova's brother Ryan interrupted and in no uncertain terms told Carson that Nova was off limits. Shortly afterward, Carson and their buddy Vance, hit the bigtime in football and left town, leaving Ryan behind to take care of the family ranch. Now the football heroes are back in town, and Carson has his sights set on Nova...but Ryan is angry at a lot of things, and makes it tough for these two red-hot lovers to figure out a path forward. The author has done a great job of weaving a ton of depth into each of these characters, making this story complex and interesting from beginning to end. This isn't your typical HEA - there are a bunch of bumps, bruises and bad guys that get in the way at every turn. Thanks to the author for giving us another wonderful romance!!
March 6, 2024
This was a sweet second change romance, told in dual first person POV and leaves you with a HEA.
Nova loves her ranch and wants to anything she can to save it. Carson is a retired NFL player who has come back to town for good with the intention to help his small town in anyway he can. After years of being apart, tensions are high when their paths cross again after the rocky way things ended for them. With a threat to the ranch and an overprotective brother, they have to decide if their love is worth fighting for.
This was a good book. There were times I wanted to knock some sense into both Carson and Nova. Ryan really got on my nerves the whole book until the end when he finally opened up to Nova about his feelings. I loved the other side characters, along with the banter. I can’t wait to read more. I hope we get a book for some of the other characters. I was provided an advanced readers copy. These thoughts and opinions are my own.
Nova loves her ranch and wants to anything she can to save it. Carson is a retired NFL player who has come back to town for good with the intention to help his small town in anyway he can. After years of being apart, tensions are high when their paths cross again after the rocky way things ended for them. With a threat to the ranch and an overprotective brother, they have to decide if their love is worth fighting for.
This was a good book. There were times I wanted to knock some sense into both Carson and Nova. Ryan really got on my nerves the whole book until the end when he finally opened up to Nova about his feelings. I loved the other side characters, along with the banter. I can’t wait to read more. I hope we get a book for some of the other characters. I was provided an advanced readers copy. These thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 8, 2024
Another favorite!
The Murphy’s have had a rough go of it for a handful of years. Their ranch in Silver Springs is more in the red than the black.
And with creepy Frank Louison trying to get his slimy hands into the Murphy property, is, well Ira not helping them concentrate on the farm. Or the bakery or market that Nova runs with her brother Ryan.
Having grown up on the ranch, brother and sister have tried to get their parents on board with modernizing stuff to no avail.
Carson Drake grew up in Silver Springs with the Murphy’s.
He is a man who left Silver Springs as a boy, spent 10 years in the NF, and came back as a hot man.
His recent retirement is big news for the toy town.
Read about a family legacy, a young soccer team, arson, secrecy, forbidden love, a family rift,arson, and even a library reading group in this FULL length novel
The Murphy’s have had a rough go of it for a handful of years. Their ranch in Silver Springs is more in the red than the black.
And with creepy Frank Louison trying to get his slimy hands into the Murphy property, is, well Ira not helping them concentrate on the farm. Or the bakery or market that Nova runs with her brother Ryan.
Having grown up on the ranch, brother and sister have tried to get their parents on board with modernizing stuff to no avail.
Carson Drake grew up in Silver Springs with the Murphy’s.
He is a man who left Silver Springs as a boy, spent 10 years in the NF, and came back as a hot man.
His recent retirement is big news for the toy town.
Read about a family legacy, a young soccer team, arson, secrecy, forbidden love, a family rift,arson, and even a library reading group in this FULL length novel
March 10, 2024
Carson shared one unforgettable kiss with Nova however when Ryan, her brother and his friend and teammate found out he agreed to keep his distance. That has worked for the last decade but now that his professional football career has come to an end he returns to his hometown and realizes that the feelings he has for her are stronger than ever.
Nova and her brother Ryan have spent the last decade trying to protect their ranch and out of the hands of a developer. Seeing Carson again reignites the feelings she has for him but not only is she dealing with the difficulties of the ranch, but she is torn between her loyalty to her brother and her love for him.
This is a heartwarming story about a love that time nor distance can diminish as despite all the obstacles Carson and Nova face some things are meant to be.
Nova and her brother Ryan have spent the last decade trying to protect their ranch and out of the hands of a developer. Seeing Carson again reignites the feelings she has for him but not only is she dealing with the difficulties of the ranch, but she is torn between her loyalty to her brother and her love for him.
This is a heartwarming story about a love that time nor distance can diminish as despite all the obstacles Carson and Nova face some things are meant to be.
March 1, 2024
Another great book from Weston Parker, it is a second chance romance where you will discover two great characters Nova and Carson. They had a crush on each other but because of Nova's brother they could not do much about it. Years later Nova is in need of help to save her family ranch and Carson is back to town with a lot of money that he made from his NFL career. When they met again the story become even more interesting as there are so many interesting plot twists that you won't be able to imagine, steamy scenes, their chemistry and so much more. I highly recommend reading this book and I can guarantee that you will not regret it.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
March 4, 2024
You'll like Carson and Nova's story. He was her brother's best friend, and he had warned them that they were off limits to each other. After retiring from the NFL, he's back home for good. Flush with fame and cash, he's quietly subsidizing his small hometown. Ryan, her brother and his best friend, gave up on his NFL dream to stay home and run the ranch. Fireworks fly when Carson offers to help with the ranch. He still has eyes for Nova, but her brother's still trying to keep them apart. Plenty of drama and angst in this second chance romance. Cute banter and some steam. Eventually an HEA and no cliffhanger. I received an advance review copy from the author, for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 1, 2024
So much angst! So much drama! Even though Carson and Nova never really got any kind of a relationship off the ground way back when, this book was filled with all the longing, history, and necessary apologies of a true second chance romance. Add in some interfering family and friends and you’ve got the recipe for a story that was as much fun as it was heart wrenching. I loved where the book leaves our leading couple at the end, but now I desperately want to know the stories about those family and friends that surrounded them.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
March 1, 2024
This was a great second chance romance with several interconnected storylines to keep the characters' lives complicated. Nova and Carson independently realized that they had loved each other since high school. Her older brother was best friends with Carson.until Carson got drafted into the NFL and was gone for 10 years. They didn't really keep in touch. When Carson retired from football, he returned home and things heated up with Nova, much to her brother's disapproval.There were several unexpected plot twists, which made for a very interesting and entertaining read. I highly recommend this book for everyone.
March 3, 2024
I adore how this author writes. I was pulled in right away, and it kept my interest until the very end. The characters were wonderful, even the peripheral ones. The storyline was interesting and I loved the second chance, brother's best friend aspect. It was unique, though, which I really liked. So much happened that I didn't see coming, which kept it fresh and fun. The spice was just right too! I was a little disappointed with the ending, though. It ended sort of abruptly. I wish there had been a better conclusion. I was sent a complimentary copy and I am choosing to leave my honest review.
March 5, 2024
This book is a brothers best friend taboo with so much more. I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down and your definitely going to be hooked on Nova and Carson as well. Nova has only had 2 loves in her life 1 was her home Red Stone Ranch in Silver Springs Wyoming and #2 her brothers best friend Carson Drake who broke her heart after a summer fling that noone knows about,but when frank a city developer keeps trying to get his hands on her families ranch will she reach out to the one man who can help save her family's ranch? This book has all the right feels and so much more .I absolutely loved it.
March 5, 2024
Carson is somewhat of a hometown hero, leaving his small town to play professional football. Fresh off his retirement and with more money than he knows what to do with, he returns home with plans to help the locals he left behind.
He doesn’t count on Nova…the girl he left behind. I enjoyed their bickering, their playful banter, and their undeniable chemistry. I even liked the inevitable combustion of when her brother discovered the two of them together.
I wish the book had one more epilogue that showed a bit further in the future. I’d love to see how Nova turned the family ranch around with all her ideas…
He doesn’t count on Nova…the girl he left behind. I enjoyed their bickering, their playful banter, and their undeniable chemistry. I even liked the inevitable combustion of when her brother discovered the two of them together.
I wish the book had one more epilogue that showed a bit further in the future. I’d love to see how Nova turned the family ranch around with all her ideas…
March 5, 2024
This is such a brilliant read.
Nova loves her life and running her bakery and cafe on the family ranch but money troubles with the ranch are keeping her up at night.
Carson is back in his home town after retiring from the NHL and wants to help the town. He also wants to see the one girl that he wanted years ago, Nova, but her brother kept them apart.
Now 10 years later could this be their time or will her brother still try to keep them apart.
So many ups and downs with plenty of drama and so much emotion but can they get their HEA especially when someone else wants her family ranch.
A must read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Nova loves her life and running her bakery and cafe on the family ranch but money troubles with the ranch are keeping her up at night.
Carson is back in his home town after retiring from the NHL and wants to help the town. He also wants to see the one girl that he wanted years ago, Nova, but her brother kept them apart.
Now 10 years later could this be their time or will her brother still try to keep them apart.
So many ups and downs with plenty of drama and so much emotion but can they get their HEA especially when someone else wants her family ranch.
A must read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
March 7, 2024
I really enjoyed Carson and Nova's story, the history and the emotions that they've been through. That history was able to add to the flow of the story, the sparks that were there before, and how spicy they are now. They are both lovable characters. There are ups and downs, outside forces working against them and their dreams, and it all works together well. I hope to get stories for Ryan and Vance, hoping they each can find their own HEA in this small town! I would have liked to have had a bit more to this story as it ended abruptly and left me wanting that little addition to their story.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 12, 2024
Carson and Nova have a past, but Nova was still in high school and Carson was off to college on a football scholarship and then to be drafted by the NFL. She was heartbroken when he left and still felt angry with him. Now he's back and wants to take it back where they had been. Her brother Ryan stands in the way though because he has made it clear to them both that their relationship is off limits. I personally don't quite understand the problem with dating your best friend's sibling but I guess some might have that issue. Otherwise this was a great book. Believable characters and a sweet romance with a few beautiful bedroom scenes. Very entertaining read!
March 1, 2024
Carson and Nova shared a kiss before he left town for the NFL. That left Nova heartbroken and her brother Ryan helping her to pick up the pieces.
A great love story with a lot happening in between Carson and Nova finding their way back to each other. You can rely on some steamy sessions along the way.
Carson’s character is honourable in that he wants to use his wealth for the good of the town. There are some complex issues though between him and Ryan and also between Ryan and Nova which need to be resolved before they can all move forward.
Well worth reading.
A great love story with a lot happening in between Carson and Nova finding their way back to each other. You can rely on some steamy sessions along the way.
Carson’s character is honourable in that he wants to use his wealth for the good of the town. There are some complex issues though between him and Ryan and also between Ryan and Nova which need to be resolved before they can all move forward.
Well worth reading.
March 1, 2024
This is a well written book with a cast of strong characters centering on Nova and Carson. It's an emotional second chance romance with an interfering older brother. The author takes you into their lives with apologies, chemistry and love and kept me reading with all the drama, anxiety and twists. He moves the story fluidly with his perfectly painted scenes and delivers a fantastic story. Loved and recommend this book!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.
March 2, 2024
Weston Parker is one of my favorite authors, he always has great stories, and keeps you captivated from beginning to end. This kind of a second chance book. I say this because although Nova and Carson new of their feelings prior to his NFL career they only shared a kiss, which her brother. Ryan, witnessed and definitely did not approve. Forward a number of years, Carson now retired and returned back. Can Nova and Carson find their happily ever, or will her brother stand in their way??
I received an ARC copy from the author and freely give my review
I received an ARC copy from the author and freely give my review
March 6, 2024
I have always been a fan of Ms. Weston but somehow this book was a bit of a disappointment. I found that the story and the relationship of Carson and Nova were too focused on Ryan - what he would do when he found out or why they couldn't be together etc. I get that carson and Ryan are best friends and all that but they're not kids anymore, they're adults.
And another thing I found unbelievable was how could the town not know how much Carson and Vance were making? At this day and age, everyone knows how much a professional athlete earns. You can't possibly hide that from the public.
And another thing I found unbelievable was how could the town not know how much Carson and Vance were making? At this day and age, everyone knows how much a professional athlete earns. You can't possibly hide that from the public.
March 1, 2024
The sweet and sexy story of Carson and Nova has me in my feels! Hottie Carson returns home from the NFL and his best friend’s little sister is as beautiful as ever and he still makes her heart race. They couldn’t make it work at one time because of the best friend, Ryan. He still tries to mess it up and I wanted to punch him so many times!! Grow up, big brother! Thankfully, it all works out! This story has so much depth, love, and charm!
March 1, 2024
Absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. The love story that started in high school, the misunderstanding that tore them apart, them coming back together.❤️ I also loved that even though he was a millionaire, he didn't flaunt it and instead gave back to his town. The one thing that disappointed me was the ending. It was abrupt and left so many loose ends. A few more paragraphs would have completed this story and made it truly perfect
March 1, 2024
I really enjoyed this book, except it was really hard to like the heroine at first. I didn't see how Carson was going to get anywhere. I really liked him, especially since you don't often see someone who left a small town going back to help it. Or even going back at all. Nova had good ideas but for some reason thought she could do it all on her own, with no capital to back it up. Anyway, I loved the HEA and would recommend the book. Just give it a bit to warm up to Nova.
March 2, 2024
Carson and Nova grew up together with Catson being the best friend of Nova's brother, Ryan. They had be separate for 10 years because Carson moved away to play pro-football. Carson moves back and their chemistry picks back up even though Ryan doesn't want them to be together. Carson tries to help save the Murphy Ranch, Nova's parents' place, but runs into different things happening. I love how Carson can't give up on Nova and what he does to show he cares about her.
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