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Three Rivers Trevors Ranch #2
Break the Barrier
She thought her past was buried. He’s about to unearth the truth along with her heart.
Thea Weaver came to Acton, Colorado, for a fresh start. She poured her soul into her bar, Bottle Grounds, and into protecting her sisters. But when her ex-husband—a dangerous man from a dangerous past—threatens to resurface, Thea knows she can’t face him alone.
Logan Cash has spent his life fixing what’s his family, his ranch, and his daughter’s future. So when Thea, his stubborn and fiercely independent friend, asks for his help, he doesn’t hesitate. Even if it means pretending to be her husband.
But what starts as a charade to protect Thea’s business soon stirs something deeper between them. Late-night rides and shared secrets force them closer, but Thea’s past isn’t finished with her yet. As Logan fights to shield her from the storm heading her way, Thea must decide if she can truly trust him—not just with her bar, but with her heart.
Break the Barrier is a heartfelt, slow-burn romance packed with small-town charm, a fake marriage twist, and a cowboy hero you’ll fall head over boots for. Perfect for fans of The Bromance Book Club and The Simple Wild. Get your copy today!
Thea Weaver came to Acton, Colorado, for a fresh start. She poured her soul into her bar, Bottle Grounds, and into protecting her sisters. But when her ex-husband—a dangerous man from a dangerous past—threatens to resurface, Thea knows she can’t face him alone.
Logan Cash has spent his life fixing what’s his family, his ranch, and his daughter’s future. So when Thea, his stubborn and fiercely independent friend, asks for his help, he doesn’t hesitate. Even if it means pretending to be her husband.
But what starts as a charade to protect Thea’s business soon stirs something deeper between them. Late-night rides and shared secrets force them closer, but Thea’s past isn’t finished with her yet. As Logan fights to shield her from the storm heading her way, Thea must decide if she can truly trust him—not just with her bar, but with her heart.
Break the Barrier is a heartfelt, slow-burn romance packed with small-town charm, a fake marriage twist, and a cowboy hero you’ll fall head over boots for. Perfect for fans of The Bromance Book Club and The Simple Wild. Get your copy today!
348 pages, Paperback
Published March 21, 2025
About the author
J.S. Wood
31 books201 followersJ.S. Wood is the author of the Average Gents series. After coining the phrase "Nice Guy Romance", she has used this to make a brand for herself to represent the underrated nice guy. Originally from Colorado, she now resides with her husband and children in Wyoming, writing anything that inspiration strikes. Her next series, The Three Rivers Trevors Ranch, is inspired by her horse training upbringing and will bring a slew of 'touch her and ---" cowboys. You can connect with her on Instagram @authorjswood, TikTok, @authorjswood, or her website www.jswoodauthor.com
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March 26, 2025
I was so excited to dive into Logan's story because he intrigued me in book one! This man is a loyal and loving as they come. At the age of 19 he found out he was a father and has been raising his daughter ever since. He doesn't bring women around her and honestly has not dated much. That all changes when the one woman he has crushed on for years needs his help. Of course being the protector that he is, there was no way he was turning Thea down.
Thea has spent the last few years building a new life for herself and her sisters. She keeps to herself and focuses on running her bar/restaurant. Logan Cash doesn't go unnoticed by her but she carries deep hurt and doesn't trust easily. I am willing to bet she didn't expect for him to be as perfect as he is when she approached him about helping her. It isn't long before her feelings for him get closer and closer to the surface and she finds herself falling not only for him but his teenage daughter too.
I love these two together. This is a slow burn that will keep you on the edge of your seat because they are just that good together. It's the little things that Logan does for Thea here and there throughout the story. He is a man of actions, not just words. The protectiveness he has for her is exactly what she deserves. She deserves that level of love and devotion. I won't lie....at a certain point in the story the author had me a ball of nerves because I knew something was going to happen but I didn't know exactly what or when and it was driving me crazy because I just wanted to get it over with so I could see these two get their HEA!!
A handful of new characters popped up in this book and I only going to hope that all of the Cash brothers will be getting their lady loves in this series!!!
Thea has spent the last few years building a new life for herself and her sisters. She keeps to herself and focuses on running her bar/restaurant. Logan Cash doesn't go unnoticed by her but she carries deep hurt and doesn't trust easily. I am willing to bet she didn't expect for him to be as perfect as he is when she approached him about helping her. It isn't long before her feelings for him get closer and closer to the surface and she finds herself falling not only for him but his teenage daughter too.
I love these two together. This is a slow burn that will keep you on the edge of your seat because they are just that good together. It's the little things that Logan does for Thea here and there throughout the story. He is a man of actions, not just words. The protectiveness he has for her is exactly what she deserves. She deserves that level of love and devotion. I won't lie....at a certain point in the story the author had me a ball of nerves because I knew something was going to happen but I didn't know exactly what or when and it was driving me crazy because I just wanted to get it over with so I could see these two get their HEA!!
A handful of new characters popped up in this book and I only going to hope that all of the Cash brothers will be getting their lady loves in this series!!!
March 26, 2025
4.25 ⭐️
1.5 🌶
Thea and Logan were two friends who had secretly been smitten with each other since she came into town. They just didn't realize they would one day make each others dreams come true.
Thea is a woman with a huge heart that loves and loves hard. She has been taking care of her sister's since her parents passed away and she wouldn't have it any other way. But she goes full protector mode when she knows some jackhole from the past decides to mess with everything.
She turns to the one person she trusts, and falls for him. How could you not when he is literally saving your bacon? Not to mention he is very easy on the eyes, he's a cowboy and has a spunky but precious 14 year old daughter. I was living for the relationship she had built with Luella. She stepped into a place that Lue needed and I know Thea loved.
Logan was such a gentleman! I fell for him when he showed up with his sweet self and showed her how a real man should have treated her from the very beginning. I swooped even harder when he would show up on Fridays to dance with her and handed her a single rose 🌹.
Logan was the man who would literally do anything and everything for his woman and he DID IT!! He turned his world on its side to make sure that he brought her home safe.
🔥 Let's Talk About Sex Baby 🥵: 🌶️.5/5
This book has little spice. No actual on page sex. Insertion but nothing more than that. If you came for spice, baby you came to the wrong book!
I received a complimentary copy via the JS Wood. All opinions are my own, honest and voluntary
1.5 🌶
Thea and Logan were two friends who had secretly been smitten with each other since she came into town. They just didn't realize they would one day make each others dreams come true.
Thea is a woman with a huge heart that loves and loves hard. She has been taking care of her sister's since her parents passed away and she wouldn't have it any other way. But she goes full protector mode when she knows some jackhole from the past decides to mess with everything.
She turns to the one person she trusts, and falls for him. How could you not when he is literally saving your bacon? Not to mention he is very easy on the eyes, he's a cowboy and has a spunky but precious 14 year old daughter. I was living for the relationship she had built with Luella. She stepped into a place that Lue needed and I know Thea loved.
Logan was such a gentleman! I fell for him when he showed up with his sweet self and showed her how a real man should have treated her from the very beginning. I swooped even harder when he would show up on Fridays to dance with her and handed her a single rose 🌹.
Logan was the man who would literally do anything and everything for his woman and he DID IT!! He turned his world on its side to make sure that he brought her home safe.
🔥 Let's Talk About Sex Baby 🥵: 🌶️.5/5
This book has little spice. No actual on page sex. Insertion but nothing more than that. If you came for spice, baby you came to the wrong book!
I received a complimentary copy via the JS Wood. All opinions are my own, honest and voluntary
March 23, 2025
I enjoy this read.
It was a small town romance with great characters, spice super nice and a bit of a tension.
It was a small town romance with great characters, spice super nice and a bit of a tension.
March 26, 2025
This was such a sweet romance! Thea and Logan were an unforgettable couple. Thea moved to Acton, Colorado with a few of her sisters in search of a fresh start. With such a difficult history and a muddled past Thea is guarded and hard working. But when her past threatens to take everything her and her sisters have worked hard to build, she reaches out to a local cowboy for help. Her instincts on Logan Cash were spot on. He's a good man, through and through. And he's secretly been in love with her for the last few years since she's moved to town. So, when she asked if he would fake marry her, he jumped on the opportunity. Logan is a stand-up dude, Single Girl Dad, Rancher/Cowboy the whole nine. The way he loved Thea through the whole book and at her pace was truly beautiful. When she messed up, he made her grovel and made her put in the work which I liked. It's different than what you usually get in a book. Thea's relationship with Logan's Daughter Lu was precious and I really enjoyed her relationship with Logan's mom Didi too!
This book was different in my usual reads additionally by being closed door. There were spicy scenes, but nothing happened on page. The suspense portion of the book took me by surprise and again to my surprise it was rather graphic and on page. So, if you're sensitive to themes such as kidnapping/abuse you may want to check the authors website for more information.
I do wish that the author was more specific in wrapping up the loose ends with the book. Without giving the ending away too much,
Overall, this story was primarily character driven, while still having a lot to offer in the way of plot. I would read another book by this author and would recommend this book to friends who like the following tropes:
💕Single Dad
🏇🏻Fake Dating
💕Small Town
🏇🏻Cowboy Romance
💕Suspense
🏇🏻Friends to Lovers
💕Found Family
This book was different in my usual reads additionally by being closed door. There were spicy scenes, but nothing happened on page. The suspense portion of the book took me by surprise and again to my surprise it was rather graphic and on page. So, if you're sensitive to themes such as kidnapping/abuse you may want to check the authors website for more information.
I do wish that the author was more specific in wrapping up the loose ends with the book. Without giving the ending away too much,
Overall, this story was primarily character driven, while still having a lot to offer in the way of plot. I would read another book by this author and would recommend this book to friends who like the following tropes:
💕Single Dad
🏇🏻Fake Dating
💕Small Town
🏇🏻Cowboy Romance
💕Suspense
🏇🏻Friends to Lovers
💕Found Family
March 25, 2025
Happy release day @authorjswood ! I quite literally just finished my arc, and I absolutely loved this book!
Break the Barrier is a single dad, fake dating, friends to lovers, cowboy, romantic suspense following Thea and Logan.
I don’t even know where to begin with how much I loved and related to Thea! The way she’s been so heartbroken too many times in her life, to where she hates having any hope for anything to work out in her favor is something I struggle with every day. I completely understood why she was so scared to fall in love with Logan, how she struggled so much with that little negative voice in our heads telling us that we’ll only screw everything up if we fall too hard. I really loved how his love for her allowed her to heal, giving her back her self-confidence enough to do what she wants to do when she wants to do it, not caring what other people think about those decisions. Like Thea, I think if I experienced real love just once, I would be afraid of anything life throws at me after that.
New book husband alert!! Seriously, I need everyone to fall in love with Logan just as much as I did. When it comes to Thea, he wants nothing more than to give her the world, and he’s patient enough to wait for her to trust him to do exactly that. I loved how once they’re together, he immediately wants everyone to know that she’s his. While at the same time, he’s so understanding and patient with her as they continue to grow in their relationship. Once he knows Thea is his soulmate, he never waivers in that belief. The thought of not being together causes him physical pain, and he would do anything to make sure she feels safe and loved every day that they’re together.
Thank you to @authorjswood and @theauthor.agency for my arc, I had such a wonderful time with this romance!
Be sure to pick this up in KU now!💗
Break the Barrier is a single dad, fake dating, friends to lovers, cowboy, romantic suspense following Thea and Logan.
I don’t even know where to begin with how much I loved and related to Thea! The way she’s been so heartbroken too many times in her life, to where she hates having any hope for anything to work out in her favor is something I struggle with every day. I completely understood why she was so scared to fall in love with Logan, how she struggled so much with that little negative voice in our heads telling us that we’ll only screw everything up if we fall too hard. I really loved how his love for her allowed her to heal, giving her back her self-confidence enough to do what she wants to do when she wants to do it, not caring what other people think about those decisions. Like Thea, I think if I experienced real love just once, I would be afraid of anything life throws at me after that.
New book husband alert!! Seriously, I need everyone to fall in love with Logan just as much as I did. When it comes to Thea, he wants nothing more than to give her the world, and he’s patient enough to wait for her to trust him to do exactly that. I loved how once they’re together, he immediately wants everyone to know that she’s his. While at the same time, he’s so understanding and patient with her as they continue to grow in their relationship. Once he knows Thea is his soulmate, he never waivers in that belief. The thought of not being together causes him physical pain, and he would do anything to make sure she feels safe and loved every day that they’re together.
Thank you to @authorjswood and @theauthor.agency for my arc, I had such a wonderful time with this romance!
Be sure to pick this up in KU now!💗
March 25, 2025
Thea is ready for a new start, and Cash is ready to help; hopefully, they will make it together!
Break the Barrier by J.S. Wood is a compelling contemporary Western romance that intertwines themes of resilience, love, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the small town of Acton, Colorado, the story follows Thea Weaver, a fiercely independent woman determined to protect her sisters and escape a dangerous past. Running her bar, Bottle Grounds, has become her haven, but when her ex-husband's shadow looms once more, she realizes she cannot face this threat alone. Enter Logan Cash, a steadfast single father and rancher, who agrees to a fake marriage arrangement to safeguard Thea's life and business. What begins as a pragmatic solution soon evolves into something deeper as shared secrets and late-night rides bring them closer.
The slow-burn romance between Thea and Logan is beautifully crafted, offering a balance of emotional depth and heartwarming moments. The narrative captures the charm of small-town life while weaving in suspense as Thea's past closes in. Logan's unwavering support and Thea's journey to trust and love again make for an engaging read, packed with heartfelt interactions and a swoon-worthy cowboy hero. Fans of the "fake marriage" trope and emotionally driven storytelling will find this book a delightful addition to their shelves. This book is a fascinating read that you won't want to miss! Pick up your copy today and settle in for a great read.
• ASIN: B0DV1S6HCV
• Publisher: Love N. Books Press
• Publication Date: 3/25/2025
• File Size: 5.0 MB
• Print Length: 509 pages
• Genre: Small Town Romance - Western & Frontier Romance - Contemporary Romance Fiction
Break the Barrier by J.S. Wood is a compelling contemporary Western romance that intertwines themes of resilience, love, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the small town of Acton, Colorado, the story follows Thea Weaver, a fiercely independent woman determined to protect her sisters and escape a dangerous past. Running her bar, Bottle Grounds, has become her haven, but when her ex-husband's shadow looms once more, she realizes she cannot face this threat alone. Enter Logan Cash, a steadfast single father and rancher, who agrees to a fake marriage arrangement to safeguard Thea's life and business. What begins as a pragmatic solution soon evolves into something deeper as shared secrets and late-night rides bring them closer.
The slow-burn romance between Thea and Logan is beautifully crafted, offering a balance of emotional depth and heartwarming moments. The narrative captures the charm of small-town life while weaving in suspense as Thea's past closes in. Logan's unwavering support and Thea's journey to trust and love again make for an engaging read, packed with heartfelt interactions and a swoon-worthy cowboy hero. Fans of the "fake marriage" trope and emotionally driven storytelling will find this book a delightful addition to their shelves. This book is a fascinating read that you won't want to miss! Pick up your copy today and settle in for a great read.
• ASIN: B0DV1S6HCV
• Publisher: Love N. Books Press
• Publication Date: 3/25/2025
• File Size: 5.0 MB
• Print Length: 509 pages
• Genre: Small Town Romance - Western & Frontier Romance - Contemporary Romance Fiction
March 25, 2025
Heart-wrenching, emotional, memorable, riveting, and a page-tuner are just some words I would use to describe Break the Barrier. I was drawn in right from the start by the characters and storyline. Small-town, single dad, best friends to lovers and a secret marriage is the type of book that I will never pass up and I am glad I read this book. The way that Ms. Wood writes with such detail and emotion will have you riding an emotional rollercoaster and feeling like you are a part of the story.
Ms. Wood gives us two souls who have had a hard time in life. Thea, Dorthy, has been responsible for her four younger sisters since her parents passed away. Now she is trying to get her life back on track after her dangerous marriage ended. Then we have Logan Cash, the sexy, single dad cowboy who has feelings for Thea but they are under the surface. When she approached him with an offer, there was no way that he would say no. Here is where we see how sweet and caring Logan is and how Thea seems to be his world after his teenage daughter, Lue. Secrets are kept and feelings bloom but the danger is just around the corner. Thea is too stubborn to see that doing things on her own isn't the best even though the thought behind why she did what she did was understandable.
Logan was her knight in shining armor even though she felt she didn't need one.
We all have that one person who holds us, tells us that everything will be ok and gives us their undying love and Logan was just that person for Thea.
Ms. Wood gives us two souls who have had a hard time in life. Thea, Dorthy, has been responsible for her four younger sisters since her parents passed away. Now she is trying to get her life back on track after her dangerous marriage ended. Then we have Logan Cash, the sexy, single dad cowboy who has feelings for Thea but they are under the surface. When she approached him with an offer, there was no way that he would say no. Here is where we see how sweet and caring Logan is and how Thea seems to be his world after his teenage daughter, Lue. Secrets are kept and feelings bloom but the danger is just around the corner. Thea is too stubborn to see that doing things on her own isn't the best even though the thought behind why she did what she did was understandable.
Logan was her knight in shining armor even though she felt she didn't need one.
We all have that one person who holds us, tells us that everything will be ok and gives us their undying love and Logan was just that person for Thea.
March 23, 2025
Thea Weaver found her freedom and a new life she's very proud of in Acton, Colorado but her past threatens to take it all away... and that cannot happen. Her ex-husband cannot win again...
This heartfelt slow burn friends to more romance took me completely by surprise... in all the best of ways. It's perfectly penned words and well drawn characters captured my attention and heart almost immediately. Thea was a force of nature, she exuded strength, knowing she could do almost anything on her own, but was also not too proud to ask for help when danger came knocking.
Lucky for her she had a very capable and handsome cowboy ready to step in and play the part she needed him to play. As well as, be the perfect partner for her as she faced her toughest battle yet. I loved watching these two go from just friends to being something more, their relationship and "the fall" was authentic and very touching. They had my heart in their hands the whole way through.
I loved everything about this read, the push and pull, watching them build a relationship on trust and reliance, and create a future neither thought possible. It was such a beautiful and emotionally charged love story, one I won't soon forget. This is by far the most impressive first read that I have read this year, I give it all the stars!! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
This heartfelt slow burn friends to more romance took me completely by surprise... in all the best of ways. It's perfectly penned words and well drawn characters captured my attention and heart almost immediately. Thea was a force of nature, she exuded strength, knowing she could do almost anything on her own, but was also not too proud to ask for help when danger came knocking.
Lucky for her she had a very capable and handsome cowboy ready to step in and play the part she needed him to play. As well as, be the perfect partner for her as she faced her toughest battle yet. I loved watching these two go from just friends to being something more, their relationship and "the fall" was authentic and very touching. They had my heart in their hands the whole way through.
I loved everything about this read, the push and pull, watching them build a relationship on trust and reliance, and create a future neither thought possible. It was such a beautiful and emotionally charged love story, one I won't soon forget. This is by far the most impressive first read that I have read this year, I give it all the stars!! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
March 26, 2025
This book was absolutely amazing! I knew I was going to love Thea and Logan, but I didn’t realize I was going to love them this much!
As the oldest siblings they have both taken on a lot when it comes to taking care of their siblings and strained relationships with some of them. So they actually have a lot more in common than I realized at first.
Logan was absolutely hilarious especially some of the times he was dealing with his daughter growing up on him. I loved that even though Thea tried to build walls and keep all the people out, Logan and Lue still managed to become some of the most important people to her, one breakfast or play practice at a time. Logan has been head over heels for her since before she ever gave him a chance. He was just waiting for her to catch up.
This book is a slow burn all the way, but then the last 20% has so much packed into that I almost had to read it twice just to make sure I didn’t miss anything! I secretly would love it if Thea’s sisters ended up with Logan’s brothers. I haven’t read a single thing so far that hints at that and I know whenever I read the rest of this series whatever pairings she has planned will absolutely be perfect….but if we get to find out the rest of her sisters and his brother’s HEAs I will be a very happy girl! 😂
As the oldest siblings they have both taken on a lot when it comes to taking care of their siblings and strained relationships with some of them. So they actually have a lot more in common than I realized at first.
Logan was absolutely hilarious especially some of the times he was dealing with his daughter growing up on him. I loved that even though Thea tried to build walls and keep all the people out, Logan and Lue still managed to become some of the most important people to her, one breakfast or play practice at a time. Logan has been head over heels for her since before she ever gave him a chance. He was just waiting for her to catch up.
This book is a slow burn all the way, but then the last 20% has so much packed into that I almost had to read it twice just to make sure I didn’t miss anything! I secretly would love it if Thea’s sisters ended up with Logan’s brothers. I haven’t read a single thing so far that hints at that and I know whenever I read the rest of this series whatever pairings she has planned will absolutely be perfect….but if we get to find out the rest of her sisters and his brother’s HEAs I will be a very happy girl! 😂
July 14, 2025
It wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t good. The 4.3 ⭐️ rating had me fooled. I’m looking for a series like Bourbon Canyon by Walker Rose and every new book I try is just falling short.
Dorothy owns a bar with her sisters. She’s getting threatening letter from her ex. An ex that she saw murder a man, and then she reported him to the police and helped his get convicted. Logan is her good friend. To protect Thea’s financial assets he agrees to secretly marry her and move everything into his name.
I don’t get why the author kept telling us over and over again that Logan’s daughter was 14. Like ok, you’ve said it twenty times, enough already.
Another problem I had with the story is that it just doesn’t make sense that she’s getting letter from the parole board to notify her of the possible release of her ex from prison yet she doesn’t contact this same parole board to let them know of the threats she’s been receiving.
I alsodon’t get the point of the MC. Like the prez of the club refused to help at all. Only members who already happened to be friends/associates helped Logan find Thea. Couldn’t he have just turned to his friends for help why create a local MC chapter at all.
I will not be reading the rest of this series.
Dorothy owns a bar with her sisters. She’s getting threatening letter from her ex. An ex that she saw murder a man, and then she reported him to the police and helped his get convicted. Logan is her good friend. To protect Thea’s financial assets he agrees to secretly marry her and move everything into his name.
I don’t get why the author kept telling us over and over again that Logan’s daughter was 14. Like ok, you’ve said it twenty times, enough already.
Another problem I had with the story is that it just doesn’t make sense that she’s getting letter from the parole board to notify her of the possible release of her ex from prison yet she doesn’t contact this same parole board to let them know of the threats she’s been receiving.
I alsodon’t get the point of the MC. Like the prez of the club refused to help at all. Only members who already happened to be friends/associates helped Logan find Thea. Couldn’t he have just turned to his friends for help why create a local MC chapter at all.
I will not be reading the rest of this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 31, 2025
Break the Barrier is book number two in the Three Rivers Trevors Ranch series and is the story of Thea and Logan.
Thea packed up her sisters and ran to Acton, Colorado for a fresh start after her parents died and she chose poorly in a husband. In acton, she purchased a bar/restauarnt and made a life for herslf and her sisters. Logan has grown up in Acton and has spent his life fixing the things and people that need mended.
To keep Thea and her business safe from her ex-husband, he agrees to a marriage of convenience, except for him, the marriage isn't fake. Logan has pined for Thea since she moved to town and this is his chance to make things real. Sharing secrets, late night rides and moments with Logan's daughter, Thea realizes her feelings are not fake either. When trouble finds Thea, can she trust Logan or will she do what she has always done, try to protect those she loves.
This book is a heartfelt, small town romance with a sexy cowboy single dad who is protective of those he loves. There is a little angst and some serious moments, it is a sweet love story at heart with a makes you smile HEA.
Thea packed up her sisters and ran to Acton, Colorado for a fresh start after her parents died and she chose poorly in a husband. In acton, she purchased a bar/restauarnt and made a life for herslf and her sisters. Logan has grown up in Acton and has spent his life fixing the things and people that need mended.
To keep Thea and her business safe from her ex-husband, he agrees to a marriage of convenience, except for him, the marriage isn't fake. Logan has pined for Thea since she moved to town and this is his chance to make things real. Sharing secrets, late night rides and moments with Logan's daughter, Thea realizes her feelings are not fake either. When trouble finds Thea, can she trust Logan or will she do what she has always done, try to protect those she loves.
This book is a heartfelt, small town romance with a sexy cowboy single dad who is protective of those he loves. There is a little angst and some serious moments, it is a sweet love story at heart with a makes you smile HEA.
March 18, 2025
4.25⭐
This is my first introduction to Three Rivers, and it absolutely delivers an entertaining read. As this friends-to-lovers romance is packed with heat and emotion.
When Thea needs to ensure her four sisters' safety and keep her troubled past at bay, she turns to Logan and surprises him with a marriage proposal and a secret agreement.
That he willingly accepts.
As Thea is the one woman who is never far from his mind. However, she has built an impenetrable wall around her heart and it will take all of Logan's strength and patience to break it down.
But fortunately, he has the support of his teenage daughter Luella (Lue) and his family, and he is up for the challenge and ready to hand over his hat!! 😉
And with spice, a swoon-worthy cowboy, family feels, a touch of danger and a fast-paced storyline. This is a cowboy romance, that I can wholeheartedly recommend.
My thanks to JS Wood and The Author Agency for the opportunity to read an early copy of Break the Barrier. All thoughts expressed are my own. ☺️
This is my first introduction to Three Rivers, and it absolutely delivers an entertaining read. As this friends-to-lovers romance is packed with heat and emotion.
When Thea needs to ensure her four sisters' safety and keep her troubled past at bay, she turns to Logan and surprises him with a marriage proposal and a secret agreement.
That he willingly accepts.
As Thea is the one woman who is never far from his mind. However, she has built an impenetrable wall around her heart and it will take all of Logan's strength and patience to break it down.
But fortunately, he has the support of his teenage daughter Luella (Lue) and his family, and he is up for the challenge and ready to hand over his hat!! 😉
And with spice, a swoon-worthy cowboy, family feels, a touch of danger and a fast-paced storyline. This is a cowboy romance, that I can wholeheartedly recommend.
My thanks to JS Wood and The Author Agency for the opportunity to read an early copy of Break the Barrier. All thoughts expressed are my own. ☺️
March 23, 2025
Thea’s past is closing in on her and she needs help, so she turns to her friend, Logan. A fake marriage to protect her from her psycho ex husband doesn’t seem like such a chore for Logan when he’s been in love with Thea for three years. But as fake dates turn into real ones, and their marriage starts to look less fake, can Thea learn to let her walls down and trust Logan? And can Logan protect her when her past catches up to Thea again?
A fake marriage, single dad, friends to lovers, psycho ex, cowboy romance? Urm yes please! I loved every second of this! The romance, the sister bond/brother bond, hot cowboy ranchers, the danger, the smart arse teenage step-daughter- every single part of this book was perfect! I need to go back and read book one without a doubt and then I need to read every single future book. Oh, and I have to go find me a man like Logan Cash immediately!!
This is an ARC review and all opinions are my own. Thank you to The Author Agency for the ARC copy of this book and for the opportunity to read and review it
A fake marriage, single dad, friends to lovers, psycho ex, cowboy romance? Urm yes please! I loved every second of this! The romance, the sister bond/brother bond, hot cowboy ranchers, the danger, the smart arse teenage step-daughter- every single part of this book was perfect! I need to go back and read book one without a doubt and then I need to read every single future book. Oh, and I have to go find me a man like Logan Cash immediately!!
This is an ARC review and all opinions are my own. Thank you to The Author Agency for the ARC copy of this book and for the opportunity to read and review it
April 2, 2025
Break the Barrier by JS Wood is a gripping novel that expertly blends romance, suspense, and emotional depth. From the first page, readers are drawn into an engaging story that explores themes of resilience, trust, and the power of love in the face of adversity.
The story follows MMC Logan and FMC Thea, navigating a world filled with challenges that test both strength and vulnerability. JS Wood does an excellent job of crafting a narrative that keeps readers invested, with well-developed characters and a plot that balances tension and heartfelt moments seamlessly.
There were some loose ends that if wrapped up would have made the book feel like a more complete story and provided a more satisfactory ending. This was a closed door romance so the spicy scenes were implied, but not described. The suspense portions of the book were described in a bit more graphic detail which was surprising.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes single dad, fake dating, small town, cowboy, suspense, friends to lovers and found family tropes.
The story follows MMC Logan and FMC Thea, navigating a world filled with challenges that test both strength and vulnerability. JS Wood does an excellent job of crafting a narrative that keeps readers invested, with well-developed characters and a plot that balances tension and heartfelt moments seamlessly.
There were some loose ends that if wrapped up would have made the book feel like a more complete story and provided a more satisfactory ending. This was a closed door romance so the spicy scenes were implied, but not described. The suspense portions of the book were described in a bit more graphic detail which was surprising.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes single dad, fake dating, small town, cowboy, suspense, friends to lovers and found family tropes.
March 18, 2025
5 Star Review Break The Barrier (Three Rivers Trevors Ranch Book 2) by J.S. Wood
J.S. Wood is a new author to me and I am surprised I have not come across this author before.
Set in Acton, Colorado, this is
Thea Weaver and single dad Logan Cash’s story. It was well written with characters whose story you cannot help but become invested in.
Thea owns a bar for a fresh start. Bottle Grounds, determined to leave her ex husband and her past behind.
We all know that nothing lasts forever and when her past comes back to haunt her she knows she needs help.
Logan is determined to do whatever is necessary to protect Thea and her sisters and I admired that, even agreeing to pretend to be her husband.
What starts out as fake quickly morphs into so much more and I loved the development of their relationship.
Can Logan convince Thea to trust in him wholly and in doing so create a future together?
One click and find out.
J.S. Wood is a new author to me and I am surprised I have not come across this author before.
Set in Acton, Colorado, this is
Thea Weaver and single dad Logan Cash’s story. It was well written with characters whose story you cannot help but become invested in.
Thea owns a bar for a fresh start. Bottle Grounds, determined to leave her ex husband and her past behind.
We all know that nothing lasts forever and when her past comes back to haunt her she knows she needs help.
Logan is determined to do whatever is necessary to protect Thea and her sisters and I admired that, even agreeing to pretend to be her husband.
What starts out as fake quickly morphs into so much more and I loved the development of their relationship.
Can Logan convince Thea to trust in him wholly and in doing so create a future together?
One click and find out.
March 26, 2025
When it comes to those she cares about Thea has no limits when it comes to love and loyalty. She and her new sisters have created a business and a new life in Acton but that is about to be threatened by her past. She believes that the best way to alleviate the threat is by pretending to be married and who better than her friend Logan who is always there for her.
Logan is a single father to his teenage daughter, and she is his world. The friendship that he shares with Thea is special, so he is more than willing to help her through this difficult time in her life. He is supportive and understanding when it comes to Thea, but he also knows what he deserves and isn’t about to accept anything less.
Thea has been hurt in the past which has her questioning her ability to not only trust others but herself while Logan is protective as he shows her what love really is as they take us on a suspenseful and romantic ride.
Logan is a single father to his teenage daughter, and she is his world. The friendship that he shares with Thea is special, so he is more than willing to help her through this difficult time in her life. He is supportive and understanding when it comes to Thea, but he also knows what he deserves and isn’t about to accept anything less.
Thea has been hurt in the past which has her questioning her ability to not only trust others but herself while Logan is protective as he shows her what love really is as they take us on a suspenseful and romantic ride.
March 19, 2025
Tropes:
-single dad
-friends to lovers
-small town romance
-fake dating
-cowboy romance
-suspense
Break the Barrier is book two in the Three Rivers Trevors Ranch series and is Thea and Logan's story. Even though it is the second book, you could read this as a standalone, which I had done.
Thea is trying to protect her sisters and keep her past at bay. She turns to Logan, who has been her friend, for help. The help, which is a secret arrangement tied in with a marriage proposal. Logan waits patiently for her walls to come down.
This book was enjoyable and when they crossed from friends to lovers it felt effortless. The development of the story and their relationship was nicely written. If you're looking for a swoon worthy cowboy romance, this is it.
Releasing March 25, 2025. I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
-single dad
-friends to lovers
-small town romance
-fake dating
-cowboy romance
-suspense
Break the Barrier is book two in the Three Rivers Trevors Ranch series and is Thea and Logan's story. Even though it is the second book, you could read this as a standalone, which I had done.
Thea is trying to protect her sisters and keep her past at bay. She turns to Logan, who has been her friend, for help. The help, which is a secret arrangement tied in with a marriage proposal. Logan waits patiently for her walls to come down.
This book was enjoyable and when they crossed from friends to lovers it felt effortless. The development of the story and their relationship was nicely written. If you're looking for a swoon worthy cowboy romance, this is it.
Releasing March 25, 2025. I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 24, 2025
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Break The Barrier is the second book in the Three Rivers Trevors Ranch series!! I was instantly in love with the first book and I had high hopes for the second. Thank goodness J.S. Wood did not let me down and I am loving the friends to lovers trope she created!
Thea moved to Acton, Colorado for a new beginning. She put all she had into her bar, Bottle Grounds, and into protecting her sisters. She knew she would need help to keep her dangerous ex husband away. She reaches out to her friend Logan in hopes that he would pretend to be her husband and help her out. Logan has always protected his family, his ranch and his daughter. When his extremely independent friend Thea needs a fake husband, he doesn't even question it. What starts as fake soon starts to feel real between them, but her past is not done with her yet.
Break The Barrier is the second book in the Three Rivers Trevors Ranch series!! I was instantly in love with the first book and I had high hopes for the second. Thank goodness J.S. Wood did not let me down and I am loving the friends to lovers trope she created!
Thea moved to Acton, Colorado for a new beginning. She put all she had into her bar, Bottle Grounds, and into protecting her sisters. She knew she would need help to keep her dangerous ex husband away. She reaches out to her friend Logan in hopes that he would pretend to be her husband and help her out. Logan has always protected his family, his ranch and his daughter. When his extremely independent friend Thea needs a fake husband, he doesn't even question it. What starts as fake soon starts to feel real between them, but her past is not done with her yet.
March 25, 2025
I loved this story so much!!! I really need a Logan in my life! Cowboy romances have never really been my thing, but, I think I might have just stepped into my cowboy romance era... (thanks Logan.) This man.. is so sweet. Logan enters a fake dating/marriage with Thea in order to help her protect her bar and her family. Like most of us, she's got a crazy ex.. one that's about to be released from prison and is coming after her. Logan is a single dad and enters into this fake relationship with her, knowing that he was already had feelings for her. I loved watching them fall in love! This was a great suspenseful romance. I didn't read the first book in the series, and this was a true standalone. But I will be going back and reading the first one now. This was a great read! I seriously ate this up!!!
March 25, 2025
Thea asks Logan to help her because ex might come after her when he gets out of prison. She wants to protect her family and the business she has created. Logan asks her to fake date him because his daughter thinks he is lonely but it quickly turns into real dating after the first kiss. Thea cares for Logan’s teenage daughter Luella, helping her with a school play. While Thea is a work a man comes to threaten her on her ex’s behalf and Logan protects her. The twist at the end kept me reading late at night until I finished the book.
This story has a protective cowboy MMC with a strong FMC who is learning to stand up for herself after her past. I loved how their friendship blossomed into more and all the different ways both of them showed love. It’s a beautiful story of trust and learning to rely on someone else. Definitely recommend.
This story has a protective cowboy MMC with a strong FMC who is learning to stand up for herself after her past. I loved how their friendship blossomed into more and all the different ways both of them showed love. It’s a beautiful story of trust and learning to rely on someone else. Definitely recommend.
March 25, 2025
Whew! 😬 this book was AHMAZING!
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This was a five star read for me! Love a good single daddy, troubled girl, we shouldn’t do this, small town, love story!
The author did an amazing job keeping the book moving but not losing anything important!
Thea (Dorothy) has built her walls so absolutely NO ONE, not even her sisters, could break them down but hometown cowboy, Logan comes in and whisks her off her feet in the best way! 😍
-He helps her not only trust him but trust herself!
-Helps her see she is more than her past and how to wade through that trauma.
-Helps her see she is DESERVING of love ❤️
Oh my heart throughout this story! This has a very low spice level in my opinion but it doesn’t take away from the story, AT ALL!
Can’t wait to hear more from this little small town 🤍
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This was a five star read for me! Love a good single daddy, troubled girl, we shouldn’t do this, small town, love story!
The author did an amazing job keeping the book moving but not losing anything important!
Thea (Dorothy) has built her walls so absolutely NO ONE, not even her sisters, could break them down but hometown cowboy, Logan comes in and whisks her off her feet in the best way! 😍
-He helps her not only trust him but trust herself!
-Helps her see she is more than her past and how to wade through that trauma.
-Helps her see she is DESERVING of love ❤️
Oh my heart throughout this story! This has a very low spice level in my opinion but it doesn’t take away from the story, AT ALL!
Can’t wait to hear more from this little small town 🤍
March 25, 2025
4.5/5 Stars (rounded to 5 stars)
I absolutely loved this fast paced, slow burn, friends to lovers, cowboy romance with family at its heart. If you are looking for the ultimate Cowboy Book Boyfriend then you'll fall in love with Logan. He's protective and patient and always there for Thea. Thea and Logan's chemistry is so strong that you wont even notice how little spice there is, I loved it. Logan's daughter Lue is a sweetheart and I loved seeing her relationship develop with Thea, it was perfect. There was some suspense with Thea's past coming to town and plenty of sweet moments between Thea and Logan that will have you swooning.
This is the 2nd book in the series but can be read as a standalone. But I'd recommend reading Dani and Cade's story (On The Fence) because it was just as good as Thea and Logan's.
I absolutely loved this fast paced, slow burn, friends to lovers, cowboy romance with family at its heart. If you are looking for the ultimate Cowboy Book Boyfriend then you'll fall in love with Logan. He's protective and patient and always there for Thea. Thea and Logan's chemistry is so strong that you wont even notice how little spice there is, I loved it. Logan's daughter Lue is a sweetheart and I loved seeing her relationship develop with Thea, it was perfect. There was some suspense with Thea's past coming to town and plenty of sweet moments between Thea and Logan that will have you swooning.
This is the 2nd book in the series but can be read as a standalone. But I'd recommend reading Dani and Cade's story (On The Fence) because it was just as good as Thea and Logan's.
March 26, 2025
This is the second book in this series and this is Thea and Logan’s story.
Thea and her sister moved to Aston, Colorado for a fresh start and they have a bar, while Logan is a single dad to his daughter and a rancher. Thea is stubborn, and fiercely independent, but when her dangerous ex-husband threatens to resurface, she asks her friend Logan for his help, and he jumps at the opportunity to become her fake husband.
This is a well written easy to read, slow burn, with family, friendships, emotions, secrets, fake relationships, friends / lovers, danger, suspense, intrigue, revelations, trust, twists, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, heartfelt, and unpredictable, small town romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Thea and her sister moved to Aston, Colorado for a fresh start and they have a bar, while Logan is a single dad to his daughter and a rancher. Thea is stubborn, and fiercely independent, but when her dangerous ex-husband threatens to resurface, she asks her friend Logan for his help, and he jumps at the opportunity to become her fake husband.
This is a well written easy to read, slow burn, with family, friendships, emotions, secrets, fake relationships, friends / lovers, danger, suspense, intrigue, revelations, trust, twists, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, heartfelt, and unpredictable, small town romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
March 29, 2025
I’m really enjoying this series. JS Wood packs a lot of emotions into her writing and I feel all of them.
Logan Cash was so sweet. I love when a MMC falls first. He chipped away at Thea’s walls until she finally started opening up to him. It helped that she had come to him with her proposition and given Logan the chance to shoot his shot.
Thea was a strong, I can take care of myself, FMC. She had been through a bad marriage and repercussions were following her from that. Her ex is an a**hole😡😡 Learning to trust again was hard for her but she was fighting a losing battle. There was no way she could resist Logan for long.
I’m hoping there are going to be books for Mitch and Jax, two of Logan’s brothers. They are very mysterious.
Thank you to The Author agency for the arc and this is my honest review.
Logan Cash was so sweet. I love when a MMC falls first. He chipped away at Thea’s walls until she finally started opening up to him. It helped that she had come to him with her proposition and given Logan the chance to shoot his shot.
Thea was a strong, I can take care of myself, FMC. She had been through a bad marriage and repercussions were following her from that. Her ex is an a**hole😡😡 Learning to trust again was hard for her but she was fighting a losing battle. There was no way she could resist Logan for long.
I’m hoping there are going to be books for Mitch and Jax, two of Logan’s brothers. They are very mysterious.
Thank you to The Author agency for the arc and this is my honest review.
March 29, 2025
This was my first read by this author and it was a solid cowboy romance! I enjoyed Thea’s story and her relationship with her sisters. Logan Cash is a stand up dude and he had a good balance of protective MMC while avoiding toxic masculinity. Lue was a breath of fresh air. I’m excited for the other characters stories in this series eventually.
I usually like more spice in my books but this was done well, felt tender, and felt right for these characters and their situations!
If you like cowboy romance, single dad, small town community romance I think you should pick this one up!
Thank you to the author the opportunity to ARC read this book in exchange for an honest review!
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I usually like more spice in my books but this was done well, felt tender, and felt right for these characters and their situations!
If you like cowboy romance, single dad, small town community romance I think you should pick this one up!
Thank you to the author the opportunity to ARC read this book in exchange for an honest review!
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March 21, 2025
Logan and Thea are absolutely the definition of “we’ll pretend but we both know it’s real” and I ate up every single page of it. Thea’s past comes knocking and she needs to protect her bar, her sisters and herself — even if she’s reluctant to admit the last one. And our sweet sweet cowboy of a man, Logan is more than willing to be the person she can lean on for that help. I loved seeing the dynamic between the four sisters and Logan being a single dad to his adorable daughter, Lue. I cannot wait to see what else JS will grace our shelves with next but I already know that whatever it is, will end up on my TBR.
March 25, 2025
“Thea, I’d really like to kiss you.”
“Then kiss me”
I feel his hand curve around my hip tighter, and his other lets go of my hand, reaching up to cup my jaw, holding me to him. He presses his lips to mine harder and more demanding, tilting my head and getting a better angle.
I groan when his tongue touches mine, and he takes that as a good, clear sign that I’m more than happy to be taking part in this little make-out session.
“That was worth every day I waited for you.”
This scene was my favorite and tension between Thea and Cash was cosmic. This is such an amazing contemp cowboy romance book!
“Then kiss me”
I feel his hand curve around my hip tighter, and his other lets go of my hand, reaching up to cup my jaw, holding me to him. He presses his lips to mine harder and more demanding, tilting my head and getting a better angle.
I groan when his tongue touches mine, and he takes that as a good, clear sign that I’m more than happy to be taking part in this little make-out session.
“That was worth every day I waited for you.”
This scene was my favorite and tension between Thea and Cash was cosmic. This is such an amazing contemp cowboy romance book!
March 25, 2025
Break the Barrier is Thea Weaver and Logan Cash’s friends to lovers story and it’s set in the picturesque town of Acton, Colorado.its the first book I have read by this author but it won’t be the last because this is a well written, slow burn that ticked my boxes. Thea is only interested in rebuilding her life and protecting her sisters but everything is about to chance when her past comes back to haunt her….. Logan is the friend who always has her back and he steps up and instigates a fake marriage to protect her and her sisters. So what happens when lines get crossed ? Small town romance with great characters and an entertaining story.
March 26, 2025
JS Wood has created yet another fantastic small town romance featuring a cowboy. I loved the fake relationship that this book had. I loved the connection our main characters had. I absolutely adored the small town, and of course catching up with all the familiar faces.
The drama part of this story was good, and it was understandable as to why the fake relationship had to happen. I do wish the situation with the ex was a bit more elaborated upon, and had more of an effect. But I'll gladly take what the author provided.
Cannot wait to see who gets their story told next, and I look forward to returning to this setting.
The drama part of this story was good, and it was understandable as to why the fake relationship had to happen. I do wish the situation with the ex was a bit more elaborated upon, and had more of an effect. But I'll gladly take what the author provided.
Cannot wait to see who gets their story told next, and I look forward to returning to this setting.
March 26, 2025
This contemporary, western, small town romance is all about trust and support with just a bit of added suspense and I’m here for it! Thea, struggling to make it on her own and care for her sisters, is at odds of losing her bar and grapples with a vile human from her past. Enter her friend Logan - a hero protagonist and single dad that will do anything to protect his friend, even marrying her as a solution to her problems. I enjoyed the side characters (Logan’s daughter, Thea’s sisters) but what really took the cake is the way the main characters went from friends-to-lovers in this well plotted, slow burn, low spice romance.
Thanks to the author and The Author Agency for an advanced copy.
Thanks to the author and The Author Agency for an advanced copy.
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