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Hollow Point #4
Playing With Forever
Evan
I’ve spent years keeping control—on the job and at home. My daughter is my world, my badge is my duty, and I don’t let anyone close enough to become a weakness. Then Josie Lark walked into my life. Classy, gorgeous, stubborn as hell. One night with her should’ve been enough, but now I can’t stop thinking about the way she looks at me, or how easily she slips past the defenses I’ve built. She’s trouble I can’t afford—and the one risk I can’t resist.
Josie
I swore I was done letting a man dictate my life. I’ve got a full career, two grown sons, and no time for the kind of complications Evan Sanders brings. He’s steady, commanding, maddening…and when he kisses me, every rule I set for myself goes up in flames. But danger has a way of finding me, and with threats circling the kids at my center, keeping my distance isn’t just about protecting my heart—it might be the only way to keep us all safe.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2025
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Riley Edwards
94 books2,807 followersRiley Edwards is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author, wife, and military mom. Riley was born and raised in Los Angeles but now resides on the east coast with her fantastic husband and children.
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August 28, 2025It's been a while since I've read a Riley Edwards book. As for this one, it falls mostly under a novella (182 pages), so everything moved too fast. Since I haven't read any previous books in this series, many characters were introduced at the beginning. But the MCs and the important characters were easy to remember.
Anyway, I don't know if I should consider this insta-something or not. Evan (50) and Josie (52) have been around each other for quite a while, it was implied. Their friends are friends, so that sort of acquaintance. He said he finds her attractive, but since he's not really into relationships, he didn't even think about pursuing anything with her. But apparently all they needed was one night to change everything, and things went from 0 to 100 just like that. There was a tiny pushing away in the beginning after Josie snuck out after their ONS. But with Evan's daughter's scheming, they eventually faced each other and, you know, had conversations like the grown people that they are. And after they talked things out, it's basically smooth sailing.
There's an added suspense that blows up in the end, but that's kind of expected with this author.
Overall, it might just be that it's a bit too short, but I found it difficult to get into the romance or whatever relationship was starting to develop between them. I don't know; it just feels like there wasn't enough chemistry between them and I just felt meh during their interactions. 🫣 But I really liked their blended family and how everyone was so welcoming in it.
Book info:
- Novella
- Suspense
- Midlife MCs
- Single parents (h - 2 sons, H - daughter)
- Insta-something
- Mention of abuse (verbal), spouse infidelity, substance trafficking, death
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- HFN (engaged)
Notes:
- Both MCs have been divorced (Josie - 15 yrs, Evan - 13 yrs). Both of their ex-spouses were also absent in their kids' lives.
- After divorce, Josie got back to studying and put all of her focus on her career and sons. She didn't date, but she mentioned that she didn't live a life of nunnery. And if we're going to take her words at face value, I think after her ex-husband, her affairs were pretty much few and very far in between.
- As for Evan, he developed abandonment issues after his ex. So he decided to focus on his job and daughter, too. Regarding relationships, he has never been in one. He said that his interactions with women were mostly a one-time thing, and if they got a repeat, he always made it clear where he stood. He said he has no problem committing; he just didn't want to. So he never introduces them to his daughter, but apparently Josie was the exception.
Anyway, I don't know if I should consider this insta-something or not. Evan (50) and Josie (52) have been around each other for quite a while, it was implied. Their friends are friends, so that sort of acquaintance. He said he finds her attractive, but since he's not really into relationships, he didn't even think about pursuing anything with her. But apparently all they needed was one night to change everything, and things went from 0 to 100 just like that. There was a tiny pushing away in the beginning after Josie snuck out after their ONS. But with Evan's daughter's scheming, they eventually faced each other and, you know, had conversations like the grown people that they are. And after they talked things out, it's basically smooth sailing.
There's an added suspense that blows up in the end, but that's kind of expected with this author.
Overall, it might just be that it's a bit too short, but I found it difficult to get into the romance or whatever relationship was starting to develop between them. I don't know; it just feels like there wasn't enough chemistry between them and I just felt meh during their interactions. 🫣 But I really liked their blended family and how everyone was so welcoming in it.
Book info:
- Novella
- Suspense
- Midlife MCs
- Single parents (h - 2 sons, H - daughter)
- Insta-something
- Mention of abuse (verbal), spouse infidelity, substance trafficking, death
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- HFN (engaged)
Notes:
- Both MCs have been divorced (Josie - 15 yrs, Evan - 13 yrs). Both of their ex-spouses were also absent in their kids' lives.
- After divorce, Josie got back to studying and put all of her focus on her career and sons. She didn't date, but she mentioned that she didn't live a life of nunnery. And if we're going to take her words at face value, I think after her ex-husband, her affairs were pretty much few and very far in between.
- As for Evan, he developed abandonment issues after his ex. So he decided to focus on his job and daughter, too. Regarding relationships, he has never been in one. He said that his interactions with women were mostly a one-time thing, and if they got a repeat, he always made it clear where he stood. He said he has no problem committing; he just didn't want to. So he never introduces them to his daughter, but apparently Josie was the exception.
September 7, 2025
I’m a d*ehard Riley Edwards fan. Have read all of her books. If I’m in the middle of reading a book by someone else and a new one is released, I drop it so I can run to read Riley’s new book.
Which pains me to say, that although I liked the overall story and premise, this one felt like it was written by someone else. The story felt rushed. As if words were being put to paper quickly just so that it can be said that the book was completed and released. Super short read which I don’t necessarily mind. But in the short read, the amount of glaring typos, and grammatical errors was very unlike her other books. I was getting exasperated because as the book went on, the more often and more severe the errors. Hitting around 80% of the book, there were errors on nearly every page… sometimes it was multiple errors on the page. Was there an editor? Did the editor only work on part of the book? I’m very disappointed with this release as I was really looking forward to another awesome RE book.
I appreciate that the characters were older but had their own lives. Also, just because they were older didn’t mean that they were all knowing either… each showed that you are learning and evolving in life regardless of age. And that life doesn’t ‘end’ at forty (giving many of us readers hope and a glimpse into what may be).
Which pains me to say, that although I liked the overall story and premise, this one felt like it was written by someone else. The story felt rushed. As if words were being put to paper quickly just so that it can be said that the book was completed and released. Super short read which I don’t necessarily mind. But in the short read, the amount of glaring typos, and grammatical errors was very unlike her other books. I was getting exasperated because as the book went on, the more often and more severe the errors. Hitting around 80% of the book, there were errors on nearly every page… sometimes it was multiple errors on the page. Was there an editor? Did the editor only work on part of the book? I’m very disappointed with this release as I was really looking forward to another awesome RE book.
I appreciate that the characters were older but had their own lives. Also, just because they were older didn’t mean that they were all knowing either… each showed that you are learning and evolving in life regardless of age. And that life doesn’t ‘end’ at forty (giving many of us readers hope and a glimpse into what may be).
September 17, 2025
I’m going to need a book for Kane ASAP!
September 1, 2025
returning to the hollow point family. finally Josie and Evan get their s*** together and connect. Nice quick read Love the family dynamic. love love that the main characters are in their '50s
August 26, 2025
I just finished a different Riley Edwards book in a different series. That one gave me a headache. I didn't like it. This book, however, almost feels like it was written by someone else. The style, tone, cadence, and dialogue is completely different. It felt exciting but also homey, like I knew these people.
This particular series involves a lot of close-knit family and their loves/friends. Everyone has a shared history so that could be that makes it really comfortable.
This involves mature characters and finding love again when you doubt it. The FMC and MMC are in their 50s with adult children.
You know what I LOVE about RE? She never writes down to her mature characters. She never treats them like they're standing in Death's Waiting Room. She never has them talking about aches, pains, health issues, or refers to their age. She writes them every bit as vibrant as her younger characters. They fall in love. They engage in smokin hot $ex. They are romantic. For those younger readers, $ex and romance, along with all variations, works right on in your 50s, 60s, and 70s. Yes! Riley Edwards writes mature. characters the right way. Yeah, I'm talking to you, L B. Dunbar and Freya Barker. There's no whining about being old from 38 year old characters. There's no fixation on aches and pains. No one calls others "dearie," or wears old people clothes. They are vital, interesting, and dealing with the same things as younger characters like jobs, coworkers, their kids, what they want, their goals. There's virtually no ageism. This makes me SO happy.
My only real issue is that the story can get too sappy. Just a little closer to reality would be great.
I would pay twice as much to get more books like this one. There's so little good mature romance in any genre available.
This particular series involves a lot of close-knit family and their loves/friends. Everyone has a shared history so that could be that makes it really comfortable.
This involves mature characters and finding love again when you doubt it. The FMC and MMC are in their 50s with adult children.
You know what I LOVE about RE? She never writes down to her mature characters. She never treats them like they're standing in Death's Waiting Room. She never has them talking about aches, pains, health issues, or refers to their age. She writes them every bit as vibrant as her younger characters. They fall in love. They engage in smokin hot $ex. They are romantic. For those younger readers, $ex and romance, along with all variations, works right on in your 50s, 60s, and 70s. Yes! Riley Edwards writes mature. characters the right way. Yeah, I'm talking to you, L B. Dunbar and Freya Barker. There's no whining about being old from 38 year old characters. There's no fixation on aches and pains. No one calls others "dearie," or wears old people clothes. They are vital, interesting, and dealing with the same things as younger characters like jobs, coworkers, their kids, what they want, their goals. There's virtually no ageism. This makes me SO happy.
My only real issue is that the story can get too sappy. Just a little closer to reality would be great.
I would pay twice as much to get more books like this one. There's so little good mature romance in any genre available.
September 10, 2025
PLAYING WITH FOREVER by RILEY EDWARDS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Playing With Forever is the fourth (#4) book in the HOLLOW POINT series.
Divorced from her unfaithful, controlling ex, Josie Lark is determined to not repeat past mistakes. She has her two adult sons and her job managing the community centre, she is content with her life, enjoying her new found independence and determined not to let any man dictate her life again. Whilst She can’t deny her attraction to cop Evan Sanders, he’s everything she swore to avoid - bossy and commanding.
Following the end of his relationship with a selfish, self centred narcissist who cared less about their daughter, Evan has avoided any and all women’s input into his daughter’s life. His daughter is EVERYTHING to him and he controls their lives meticulously to avoid her ever being hurt again. But the more he gets to know classy, prim and proper Josie, the more he realises that she would be good not only for him but for his daughter and he starts to rethink his beliefs. When danger arrives at their door Evan is determined to keep Josie safe, if only she would trust him to have her best interests….
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Another interesting book in the Hollow Point series but this one didn’t have as much depth as most of Riley’s previous books. Josie & Evan seem to go from zero to committed very quickly despite them both being independent with their own issues. There was only one ‘threat’ scene in this one rather than the usual building up of suspense Riley writes. This one just seemed a bit tame compared to Riley’s usual action packed stories 🤷🏻♀️.
I read a paperback edition, at 236 pages this is a short book easily read in a few hours.
Playing With Forever is the fourth (#4) book in the HOLLOW POINT series.
Divorced from her unfaithful, controlling ex, Josie Lark is determined to not repeat past mistakes. She has her two adult sons and her job managing the community centre, she is content with her life, enjoying her new found independence and determined not to let any man dictate her life again. Whilst She can’t deny her attraction to cop Evan Sanders, he’s everything she swore to avoid - bossy and commanding.
Following the end of his relationship with a selfish, self centred narcissist who cared less about their daughter, Evan has avoided any and all women’s input into his daughter’s life. His daughter is EVERYTHING to him and he controls their lives meticulously to avoid her ever being hurt again. But the more he gets to know classy, prim and proper Josie, the more he realises that she would be good not only for him but for his daughter and he starts to rethink his beliefs. When danger arrives at their door Evan is determined to keep Josie safe, if only she would trust him to have her best interests….
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Another interesting book in the Hollow Point series but this one didn’t have as much depth as most of Riley’s previous books. Josie & Evan seem to go from zero to committed very quickly despite them both being independent with their own issues. There was only one ‘threat’ scene in this one rather than the usual building up of suspense Riley writes. This one just seemed a bit tame compared to Riley’s usual action packed stories 🤷🏻♀️.
I read a paperback edition, at 236 pages this is a short book easily read in a few hours.
August 27, 2025
Evan and Josie
FMC: Josie Lark
MMC: Evan Sanders
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Pages: 181
Tropes: Later in Life Romance, Police Romance, Small Town Romance, Romantic Suspense
Setting: Hollow Point
Thoughts: This was a quick read. I liked the easy connection between Evan and Josie. I liked their blended family. Both Evan and Josie had great relationships with their kids and it seemed like they were able to develop good relationships with each other’s kids quickly. Josie really opened Evan’s eyes to what they could have together if he allowed her into his life. They both were pretty closed off at the beginning but after their night together that quickly changed. The only thing that would have made this book better was if it had given just a little more. More details, more time, more action. It was great for a quick read and it fit well with the series.
FMC: Josie Lark
MMC: Evan Sanders
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Pages: 181
Tropes: Later in Life Romance, Police Romance, Small Town Romance, Romantic Suspense
Setting: Hollow Point
Thoughts: This was a quick read. I liked the easy connection between Evan and Josie. I liked their blended family. Both Evan and Josie had great relationships with their kids and it seemed like they were able to develop good relationships with each other’s kids quickly. Josie really opened Evan’s eyes to what they could have together if he allowed her into his life. They both were pretty closed off at the beginning but after their night together that quickly changed. The only thing that would have made this book better was if it had given just a little more. More details, more time, more action. It was great for a quick read and it fit well with the series.
September 2, 2025
Family dreams
Evan and Josie. Both have been side characters in many of the books, but now they are the main focus and their story is so good! Josie runs the youth shelter that has been such a big part of several stories and couples. Evan is a cop and Echos partner. Together we see they both are older than most of the couples and both divorced with children. They take a chance regardless of baggage and we get some great dialogue and romance and family dynamics. Danger finds it way to Josie as drugs and violence enter the center even with all the precautions in place. The ending scene with the new family was adorable and might be one of my favorite endings and engagements in a long time. Great siblings, great couple, lovely new family and wonderful friends from other series and stories in this world. Highly recommend!
Evan and Josie. Both have been side characters in many of the books, but now they are the main focus and their story is so good! Josie runs the youth shelter that has been such a big part of several stories and couples. Evan is a cop and Echos partner. Together we see they both are older than most of the couples and both divorced with children. They take a chance regardless of baggage and we get some great dialogue and romance and family dynamics. Danger finds it way to Josie as drugs and violence enter the center even with all the precautions in place. The ending scene with the new family was adorable and might be one of my favorite endings and engagements in a long time. Great siblings, great couple, lovely new family and wonderful friends from other series and stories in this world. Highly recommend!
November 21, 2025
Evan Sanders is one hot alpha man!
There is just something about the alpha men that Riley writes about that makes you fall in love with them. I thought Jasper was my ultimate favorite, but I have to say that Evan Sanders is right up there with him. This story blew me away. I’m so happy that Riley wrote a story about the main couple being slightly older and having grown children. I could totally relate to this whole story. Watching the relationship grow between not only Evan and Josie, but also between their adult children was amazing and so well written. Josie’s son Kane is hilarious! I love how he calls Josie Mamalicious! This story will pull at your heart strings, I guarantee it. I loved this story and have reread it like a million times now because it is just that good. If I could give it more then 5 stars I would because it deserves at least a dozen stars.
There is just something about the alpha men that Riley writes about that makes you fall in love with them. I thought Jasper was my ultimate favorite, but I have to say that Evan Sanders is right up there with him. This story blew me away. I’m so happy that Riley wrote a story about the main couple being slightly older and having grown children. I could totally relate to this whole story. Watching the relationship grow between not only Evan and Josie, but also between their adult children was amazing and so well written. Josie’s son Kane is hilarious! I love how he calls Josie Mamalicious! This story will pull at your heart strings, I guarantee it. I loved this story and have reread it like a million times now because it is just that good. If I could give it more then 5 stars I would because it deserves at least a dozen stars.
January 11, 2026
I love this series!
I absolutely love this series so much.
Heck the series before this one had me hooked the whole way though just like Hollow Point did.
Josie & Evan are two incredibly strong & independent characters who have had to deal with one too many heartaches in their lives. And then raise children on their own after said heartaches.
But they did so beautifully & when they finally have that chance to really try again, it’s absolutely amazing. They both deserved to finally have that happiness again & their blended family worked so well together.
The whole thing, obviously minus the slight tension with the whole Tyler debacle, was a beautifully written story of two people finding happiness again & learning to love again.
I adored these two & their kids & I am always excited to see what else Riley Edwards has to write.
Amazing job!
I absolutely love this series so much.
Heck the series before this one had me hooked the whole way though just like Hollow Point did.
Josie & Evan are two incredibly strong & independent characters who have had to deal with one too many heartaches in their lives. And then raise children on their own after said heartaches.
But they did so beautifully & when they finally have that chance to really try again, it’s absolutely amazing. They both deserved to finally have that happiness again & their blended family worked so well together.
The whole thing, obviously minus the slight tension with the whole Tyler debacle, was a beautifully written story of two people finding happiness again & learning to love again.
I adored these two & their kids & I am always excited to see what else Riley Edwards has to write.
Amazing job!
June 3, 2026
I wasn't sure about this one at the start, Evan didn't come off as good, while I really liked Josie. It was only after the two of them started to really talk that I started to root for them. They were good together and with Evan's daughter as well. It was fun to see the two women bond. Things almost went off the rails when Evan stomped in with an edict, but once again, they talked. Maybe not in the best way, but each was able to get their reasoning across and they separated to cool down, each with a good understanding of the situation and where the other person was coming from with their point of view.
Things got dicey towards the end, but it also really bonded them all together, Evan, Lindsay, Kane and DJ. It was fun to see them build a family and for them to all give each other a hard time with love.
Things got dicey towards the end, but it also really bonded them all together, Evan, Lindsay, Kane and DJ. It was fun to see them build a family and for them to all give each other a hard time with love.
September 12, 2025
Evan and Josie
A great idyllic love story. Loved all the characters, mains, plus all the secondaries added goodness to the journey of these two. The adulting kids getting along so well and so fast was great to read about. They all felt the completeness when together.
The whole drama situation seemed hurried or didn't flow so well for me. Thrown in for excitement to the story with Josie almost getting killed, yes, expected, exciting, the groundwork was laid. It was all just played out a little too pat or coincidental, and much too fast, for me.
Then they're back to making one big happy family so a great ending, but I still feel unsettled with the way things were left with a lot left up in the air. Too much for it just all to work itself out.
A great idyllic love story. Loved all the characters, mains, plus all the secondaries added goodness to the journey of these two. The adulting kids getting along so well and so fast was great to read about. They all felt the completeness when together.
The whole drama situation seemed hurried or didn't flow so well for me. Thrown in for excitement to the story with Josie almost getting killed, yes, expected, exciting, the groundwork was laid. It was all just played out a little too pat or coincidental, and much too fast, for me.
Then they're back to making one big happy family so a great ending, but I still feel unsettled with the way things were left with a lot left up in the air. Too much for it just all to work itself out.
June 24, 2026
Oh my goodness I just can’t get over how adorable this book is. When we say the kids are a huge part of the story we usually mean young kids, but the adults in the room were totally Evan and Josie’s grown up kids and I adored how they loved them being in love.
No small amount of drama, and some cross words but the relationship they carve out of hurt and history is something that is just beautiful to see
Need more of this amazing couple in the coming books pretty please
Audio - wow. I thought the read was amazing, turns out the listen is even better. Dual narrations win every time for me and the portrayal of these characters is wonderfully performed. Go read/listen for sure. Not to be missed
No small amount of drama, and some cross words but the relationship they carve out of hurt and history is something that is just beautiful to see
Need more of this amazing couple in the coming books pretty please
Audio - wow. I thought the read was amazing, turns out the listen is even better. Dual narrations win every time for me and the portrayal of these characters is wonderfully performed. Go read/listen for sure. Not to be missed
August 27, 2025
Riley does it again. Another amazing woven story of love, danger, and family. Love makes a family not necessarily blood. Evan is a cop, single dad, divorcee, and a silver fox. His good looks are only enhanced by the love of his daughter and her well being. Josie left her ex and his cheating self in the dust raising her boys to be good men and helping at risk kids. One night in bed changes their lives forever. Be ready with your fan just saying my kindle almost caught on fire. Also protective case and screen protector because I may have also thrown my kindle several times. Anyhoo, its time to visit Hollow Point and be ready to see your favs from 707 and Triple Canopy.
September 4, 2025
Evan and Josie
While it's becoming more common there are still not a lot of books with older characters. Evan and Josie are in their 50s with adult children and their life experiences are woven throughout the story. It's refreshing to read and relate to what's happening in their lives.
Evan falls first and he falls hard. He's got that touch her and due vibe down. He and Josie work together to discover how to best weave their lives together and create a family with a bit of suspense thrown in.
If you want to try @rileyedwardsromance this is a good introduction to her style and character building. It's part of a series with some characters crossing over but no ongoing story arc.
While it's becoming more common there are still not a lot of books with older characters. Evan and Josie are in their 50s with adult children and their life experiences are woven throughout the story. It's refreshing to read and relate to what's happening in their lives.
Evan falls first and he falls hard. He's got that touch her and due vibe down. He and Josie work together to discover how to best weave their lives together and create a family with a bit of suspense thrown in.
If you want to try @rileyedwardsromance this is a good introduction to her style and character building. It's part of a series with some characters crossing over but no ongoing story arc.
October 28, 2025
I love Evan and Josie’s story. Both in the middle of their lives, with grown or almost grown children, and alone by choice having been hurt by past relationships and more concerned with raising their kids than finding someone to share life. Lots of emotion in this one, for Evan and Josie but also for Lindy, Kane and DJ. Josie developed her strength out of necessity, and she proved to be an excellent balance for Evan, who had to learn that isolation was not the best choice for either himself or his daughter. A little danger helped to strengthen the family bond that seemed to form almost immediately and that brought healing to all of them.
May 24, 2026
give this one a listen 🤩
🎧 Playing with Forever by Riley Edwards was such a good listen! Evan & Josie had amazing chemistry, and I loved how supportive and accepting their kids were of both their relationship and each other 💗 It added so much heart to the story.
I also really enjoyed reading characters closer to my age for a change 😬 Their relationship felt mature, real, emotional, and still brought all the protective alpha vibes and suspense I love 🔥
Troy Duran and Lauren Ezzo did an incredible job bringing these characters to life and made this audiobook so easy to get lost in 🎧
🎧 Playing with Forever by Riley Edwards was such a good listen! Evan & Josie had amazing chemistry, and I loved how supportive and accepting their kids were of both their relationship and each other 💗 It added so much heart to the story.
I also really enjoyed reading characters closer to my age for a change 😬 Their relationship felt mature, real, emotional, and still brought all the protective alpha vibes and suspense I love 🔥
Troy Duran and Lauren Ezzo did an incredible job bringing these characters to life and made this audiobook so easy to get lost in 🎧
January 8, 2026
Evan and Josie😍
Loved Evan and Josie and their families and how they seamlessly fitted when they came together🙌
Another fantastic story showing two divorced single parents, come together and make something neither one thought they’d ever find.
Both their backgrounds are sad in what happened to them, but very realistic in that it happens more than one would think.
Can’t wait for more in this series…any Riley Edwards book to be honest, the words just flow so well and I always feel like I devour them far too quickly❤️
Loved Evan and Josie and their families and how they seamlessly fitted when they came together🙌
Another fantastic story showing two divorced single parents, come together and make something neither one thought they’d ever find.
Both their backgrounds are sad in what happened to them, but very realistic in that it happens more than one would think.
Can’t wait for more in this series…any Riley Edwards book to be honest, the words just flow so well and I always feel like I devour them far too quickly❤️
April 12, 2026
Great!
I chose this rating because this was a pretty good book. I enjoyed pretty much all of the characters. This was a book of protection, compassion, kindness, and finally commitment and also falling in love. I enjoyed the story of Evan and Josie. Their story was very interesting, I think the author did an awesome job putting these two characters together. They made a really great couple. I loved the way all of the kids got along and became very close. Pretty great read, I recommend this book to all romance readers.
I chose this rating because this was a pretty good book. I enjoyed pretty much all of the characters. This was a book of protection, compassion, kindness, and finally commitment and also falling in love. I enjoyed the story of Evan and Josie. Their story was very interesting, I think the author did an awesome job putting these two characters together. They made a really great couple. I loved the way all of the kids got along and became very close. Pretty great read, I recommend this book to all romance readers.
August 27, 2025
Loved this!!
I loved this story of Josie and Evan! We've met Josie in past stories in this series. It is so great to see her with Evan. And to know both of their back stories. They really were made for each other. They both have been hurt by their exes and stayed single and dedicated to their kids. Now together, they can share the love with the whole blended family. I love this book and series. I highly recommend!
I loved this story of Josie and Evan! We've met Josie in past stories in this series. It is so great to see her with Evan. And to know both of their back stories. They really were made for each other. They both have been hurt by their exes and stayed single and dedicated to their kids. Now together, they can share the love with the whole blended family. I love this book and series. I highly recommend!
August 28, 2025
Worth the wait!
Riley has managed yet another wonderful book in an amazing series!!!
Josie and Evan have been a bit of a tease, but thankfully, their story has come!
Josie is a sweet, caring woman with a heart of gold. Evan is a law enforcement officer, a bit growly, and the perfect compliment to Josie.
After a night in his bed and an unexpected, bit of tragedy hit the Hope center, these two realize how short life is and jump right in.
Run grab your copy today!
Riley has managed yet another wonderful book in an amazing series!!!
Josie and Evan have been a bit of a tease, but thankfully, their story has come!
Josie is a sweet, caring woman with a heart of gold. Evan is a law enforcement officer, a bit growly, and the perfect compliment to Josie.
After a night in his bed and an unexpected, bit of tragedy hit the Hope center, these two realize how short life is and jump right in.
Run grab your copy today!
September 2, 2025
Playing with Forever
Wow! Another FANTASTIC story by Riley! This story is about Evan and Josie! Talk about finding love in your later years with grown children to boot! That is the case with Evan and Josie. Josie has two boys and a daughter-in-law while Evan has a grown daughter. It was exciting to watch this couple become involved with each other. The ending was truly heart wrenching but so happy for the outcome. FANTASTIC job Riley! I would recommend this book!
Wow! Another FANTASTIC story by Riley! This story is about Evan and Josie! Talk about finding love in your later years with grown children to boot! That is the case with Evan and Josie. Josie has two boys and a daughter-in-law while Evan has a grown daughter. It was exciting to watch this couple become involved with each other. The ending was truly heart wrenching but so happy for the outcome. FANTASTIC job Riley! I would recommend this book!
June 18, 2026
I'm a fan of Riley Edwards and she brings the action, danger, sexy banter and much more for a very entertaining page turner of a book! I absolutely love that both Evan and Josie find love later in life. They both have adult children with their own personalities, engage in funny commentary, and they become a blended family that bonded instantly. A very engaging read and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
August 28, 2025
Evan and Josie, a couple of fifty somethings, both have grown children and both have "been there -done that" crappy marriages. Boy did I love this couple, their backstories, their white hot attraction and their strong sense of family. Though they raised their children from completely different perspectives when it comes time to become one big, loud, raucous and happy family, it's seamless.
August 28, 2025
I really enjoyed Evan and Josie's story. It was nice to see 2 mature characters who were already established in their own lives let each other in to their respective families. My only complaint, which I've had with a few of Riley's other books, is there were many typos and grammatical errors in this. I would recommend a better editor.
August 31, 2025
Josie and Evan
Loved this story of 2 lovers in their early 50s! Evan is so incredibly loving, strong and protective of those he loves. Loved how they came together, then dated and then combined their adult children together to be a big happy family.
The tension with a crazy drug dealer was intense but seeing the family support each other and care for Josie was great!
Loved this story of 2 lovers in their early 50s! Evan is so incredibly loving, strong and protective of those he loves. Loved how they came together, then dated and then combined their adult children together to be a big happy family.
The tension with a crazy drug dealer was intense but seeing the family support each other and care for Josie was great!
September 1, 2025
Evan and Josie and their families was an amazing, loving, mature read that I wish was twice as long. I want to follow this family’s path with them! The nuances of conflict that rise from Evan trying so hard to protect his daughter from the heartbreak of being potentially abandoned by other women in her life really resonates with me. Josie is so emotionally adjusted from dealing with her own traumas and her job that she’s the perfect fit for Evan. I was not ready for this story to end!
September 7, 2025
A long wait for love but worth it!
This could be a stand alone but is great addition to the Hollow Point series. Josie's and Evans story shows people who no longer will accept crumbs in a relationship. Powerful blended family and love story. A true page turner and didn't stop reading until the end!!
This could be a stand alone but is great addition to the Hollow Point series. Josie's and Evans story shows people who no longer will accept crumbs in a relationship. Powerful blended family and love story. A true page turner and didn't stop reading until the end!!
June 27, 2026
Absolutely Perfect!
It took me a long time to read this book but I actually read it in one sitting…not the greatest dialogue but full of the emotional fills, something to give you a much needed smile when everything around you is subpar…like a beautiful smile or a warm hug from your favorite person, for me, simple yet perfect.
It took me a long time to read this book but I actually read it in one sitting…not the greatest dialogue but full of the emotional fills, something to give you a much needed smile when everything around you is subpar…like a beautiful smile or a warm hug from your favorite person, for me, simple yet perfect.
August 28, 2025
Evan and Josie
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the interactions between all the characters, and especially the family bonding amongst the adult children. I enjoyed the clear communication between Evan and Josie, open and honest, and their chemistry. Great book!
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the interactions between all the characters, and especially the family bonding amongst the adult children. I enjoyed the clear communication between Evan and Josie, open and honest, and their chemistry. Great book!
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