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Green River Hearts #4
Song Bird Hearts
Valerie Dacatur is a rising star. That’s what all the newspapers claim— that she’ll see her name in lights soon enough —and she has half a mind to believe them. All these years of playing in small dive bars and singing to small crowds has paid off. Now, she’s singing in front of stadiums, and just last week, they asked her to sing the national anthem at the Superbowl.
Life is good. Until it ain’t. With stardom comes a behind the scenes look at what it takes to make it big, and what it takes to stay there. When she witnesses something she shouldn’t at a party and tells the wrong people, she’s forced to temporarily go into hiding while things sort themselves out. So what’s a girl to do? She runs back home and hires bodyguards.
Knox Holloway, the security expert.
Gilden Boone, the specialist.
Wolf, the stalker from the party that thinks he knows what’s best.
Her new bodyguards seem like they know what they’re doing, but if they keep underestimating the people who’d really like to see her dead, they’ll all find themselves in body bags. Valerie worked her whole life to escape the Green River Basin, and no one’s going to take that away from her. Not even the men determined to protect her.
Life is about singing with the songbirds in the mornings, but sometimes, those birds aren’t songbirds at all. Sometimes, they’re vultures. Valerie will soon find out what she’s willing to give to see her name on Hollywood Boulevard. Is she willing to bleed for it? Is she willing to kill? Is she ready to fight tooth and nail to cement her place among the greats?
After all, the world is watching. . .
Life is good. Until it ain’t. With stardom comes a behind the scenes look at what it takes to make it big, and what it takes to stay there. When she witnesses something she shouldn’t at a party and tells the wrong people, she’s forced to temporarily go into hiding while things sort themselves out. So what’s a girl to do? She runs back home and hires bodyguards.
Knox Holloway, the security expert.
Gilden Boone, the specialist.
Wolf, the stalker from the party that thinks he knows what’s best.
Her new bodyguards seem like they know what they’re doing, but if they keep underestimating the people who’d really like to see her dead, they’ll all find themselves in body bags. Valerie worked her whole life to escape the Green River Basin, and no one’s going to take that away from her. Not even the men determined to protect her.
Life is about singing with the songbirds in the mornings, but sometimes, those birds aren’t songbirds at all. Sometimes, they’re vultures. Valerie will soon find out what she’s willing to give to see her name on Hollywood Boulevard. Is she willing to bleed for it? Is she willing to kill? Is she ready to fight tooth and nail to cement her place among the greats?
After all, the world is watching. . .
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2025
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Kendra Moreno
74 books797 followersKendra Moreno is secretly a spy but when she’s not dealing in secrets and espionage, you can find her writing her latest adventure. She lives in Texas where the summer days will make you melt, and southern charm comes free with every meal. She’s a recovering Road Rager (kind of) and slowly overcoming her Star Wars addiction (nope!), and she definitely didn’t pass on her addiction to her son (she did). She has one hellhound named Mayhem who got tired of guarding the Gates of Hell and now guards her home against monsters. She’s a geek, a mother, a scuba diver, a tyrannosaurus rex, and a wordsmith who sometimes switches out her pen for a sword.
If you see Kendra on the streets, don’t worry: you can distract her with talks about Kylo Ren or Loki.
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To learn more about Kendra Moreno, you can visit her website, kendramorenoauthor.com, or joing her Facebook group, Kendra's World of Wonder.
If you see Kendra on the streets, don’t worry: you can distract her with talks about Kylo Ren or Loki.
#LokiLives #BringBackBenSolo
To learn more about Kendra Moreno, you can visit her website, kendramorenoauthor.com, or joing her Facebook group, Kendra's World of Wonder.
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July 16, 2025
Amazing.
This was so good. Like stayed up until one in the morning so I could read it cover to freaking cover. It went 0-100 real fast on the action scene and I was just over here like 👀👀👀.
When I tell you I am OBSESSED with Wolf. I want one in my next life. He chases her through the woods. Like. Need I say more? Valerie was amazing. In the face of people trying to kill her she's still such a badass.
The spice?? I don't want to spoil but there's a certain scene that oh my freaking goodness. It'll make you blush. 10/10 would read that again. I pretty much highlighted the whole thing 😌
thank you to the author for the gifted arc
This was so good. Like stayed up until one in the morning so I could read it cover to freaking cover. It went 0-100 real fast on the action scene and I was just over here like 👀👀👀.
When I tell you I am OBSESSED with Wolf. I want one in my next life. He chases her through the woods. Like. Need I say more? Valerie was amazing. In the face of people trying to kill her she's still such a badass.
The spice?? I don't want to spoil but there's a certain scene that oh my freaking goodness. It'll make you blush. 10/10 would read that again. I pretty much highlighted the whole thing 😌
thank you to the author for the gifted arc
July 17, 2025
Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spicy content 🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
I received this book as an ARC and I just want to firstly thank Kendra for the opportunity to read this before release!
I absolutely loved this book! this is a beautiful addition to the series, full of emotion, strength, and a whole lot of spice!
Valerie I feel truly shines in this book. I was so impressed with how strong she remained during everything, even when her world seemed to be falling apart. She didn’t give in or back down, her resilience made me root for her from start to finish.
And can we talk about the guys? I love all three of them, seriously, where can I find some like that in real life? 😄 Each brought something unique to the story, and the connection between them and Valerie was so well written and hot af!
Without spoiling anything (I’m trying, I promise!), I’ll just say that this book hit all the right notes for me. If you're a fan of this series, you won’t be disappointed in this book! And if you’re new to it, this is the kind of story that’ll make you want to go back and read them all. It can be read as a stand alone but it is better to read them in order, in my opinion.
I can’t wait to see where Kendra takes me next. I’m definitely along for the ride!
Spicy content 🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
I received this book as an ARC and I just want to firstly thank Kendra for the opportunity to read this before release!
I absolutely loved this book! this is a beautiful addition to the series, full of emotion, strength, and a whole lot of spice!
Valerie I feel truly shines in this book. I was so impressed with how strong she remained during everything, even when her world seemed to be falling apart. She didn’t give in or back down, her resilience made me root for her from start to finish.
And can we talk about the guys? I love all three of them, seriously, where can I find some like that in real life? 😄 Each brought something unique to the story, and the connection between them and Valerie was so well written and hot af!
Without spoiling anything (I’m trying, I promise!), I’ll just say that this book hit all the right notes for me. If you're a fan of this series, you won’t be disappointed in this book! And if you’re new to it, this is the kind of story that’ll make you want to go back and read them all. It can be read as a stand alone but it is better to read them in order, in my opinion.
I can’t wait to see where Kendra takes me next. I’m definitely along for the ride!
July 26, 2025
This book wasn't like the others but at the same time was a fits perfectly into the series but made me feel differently than the others. I'm not sure why, theoretically its not different than the other books but I felt like you really got to understand the people of Green River Basin/ Steele. The other books you meet the creations of the town basically but this book had me realizing its not like a few random guys around town who are ready to fight for their town, its the whole town. Always. I loved that. The relationship dynamics in this book were fun too, I loved our sweet talking Cajun, I swear like 60% of my quotes were Gilden just talking. Knox being the grumpy one and Kate coming over to be like yeah got one of those too, cracked me up, but just like Levi, watching Knox have to admit to hia feelings was everything. Now Wolf... I stills don't trust that man 😫 something is off, who are you?! Is he going to hurt Valerie, the fmc, no, but I'm still not trusting him. Where did he come from and who is his family? There is also a fifth member of this family, Kevin Bacon. He is a pig and wears outfits and I dont think his outfit got enough page time, although they were basically running for their lives so I guess he couldn't have a fashion show... I'll allow it. I would like a cameo in the next book please and thank you of him in a fun outfit.
Unsurprisingly, 5 stars for the story and I an anxiously awaiting the next book because although this had an ending... it didn't feel done if that makes sense. Like I feel something brewing in Steele and the heat just got turned up to boiling.
Thank you to @kendramorenoauthor for allowing me to ARC read and introducing me to Kevin!
Unsurprisingly, 5 stars for the story and I an anxiously awaiting the next book because although this had an ending... it didn't feel done if that makes sense. Like I feel something brewing in Steele and the heat just got turned up to boiling.
Thank you to @kendramorenoauthor for allowing me to ARC read and introducing me to Kevin!
July 31, 2025
ꜱᴛᴀɢʙᴏʀɴ ᴏʀ ᴅɪᴇ
oh how i have been loving this series. and honestly everything Kendra Moreno has been writing. this is a great addition to the series and despite it being the 4th book in the series, its fresh and doesn’t feel like a copy & paste, while still maintaining the charm we have come to love about the Green River Basin.
Valerie is the type of badass fmc you are yelling “YES QUEEN” the entire book. she is strong and stubborn, just like all the fmcs of this series. and her men, Knox, Gilden, and Wolf, are all so different from each other but all fit into this family they have created.
be preparing to fly through this book bc i blinked and was already 50% through it before i realized. Kendra really knows how to draw in you in with her prologues and first chapters of her books.
you don’t get a lot of backstory about the guys and their love is a bit of insta-love/lust but their obsession with her is quick and something i love and didn’t kind. esp with the forced proximity aspect of the story.
loved this addition to the 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 and can’t wait to find out whose story is next.
thank you Kendra Moreno for an e-ARC of 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 🎤🎶
MMFM, tall fmc x short mmc, shadow organization, conspiracy, forced proximity, body guards, found family, secret identity, small town, primal/chase play, DP, DVP, HEA, epilogue, interconnected series
oh how i have been loving this series. and honestly everything Kendra Moreno has been writing. this is a great addition to the series and despite it being the 4th book in the series, its fresh and doesn’t feel like a copy & paste, while still maintaining the charm we have come to love about the Green River Basin.
Valerie is the type of badass fmc you are yelling “YES QUEEN” the entire book. she is strong and stubborn, just like all the fmcs of this series. and her men, Knox, Gilden, and Wolf, are all so different from each other but all fit into this family they have created.
be preparing to fly through this book bc i blinked and was already 50% through it before i realized. Kendra really knows how to draw in you in with her prologues and first chapters of her books.
you don’t get a lot of backstory about the guys and their love is a bit of insta-love/lust but their obsession with her is quick and something i love and didn’t kind. esp with the forced proximity aspect of the story.
loved this addition to the 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 and can’t wait to find out whose story is next.
thank you Kendra Moreno for an e-ARC of 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 🎤🎶
MMFM, tall fmc x short mmc, shadow organization, conspiracy, forced proximity, body guards, found family, secret identity, small town, primal/chase play, DP, DVP, HEA, epilogue, interconnected series
August 29, 2025
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This series has been something else, and while this one didn’t hit quite as hard as the others before it, I still couldn’t stop reading. It’s different from the rest, a little all over the place, imo. Still hooked me all the same.
Valerie, like all the FMCs in this series, is AMAZING. She witnesses something she’s not supposed to, but she fights for herself. She’s independent, stubborn af, and not afraid to voice what she wants. I loved the tall girl rep too, we need more of that! And let’s not forget her pet pig, Kevin Bacon 🥹 adorable.
The men 🤭 Knox, Gilden, and Wolf. Gilden is the goofy one that had me cracking tf up. Knox is grump, not a man of many words. And Wolf is just whatever Valerie wishes, tbh. He LIVES for her. I'm obsessed. He is THAT man, okay. My favorite may or may not be Wolf… okay, it is.
I didn’t quite connect with this one as much because we don’t get a lot of buildup between Valerie and her men, either individually or together. It felt very insta-lust/love. I expected that from Wolf because boy is down bad even before we meet him, heh. But I still wished we got more tension, more romance, more of that slow-burn spark. One thing I did enjoy is, for the first time ever, we got swords crossing 😩👀 a pleasant surprise I will never say no to.
Overall, I liked it. Didn’t love it. But I can’t wait to see what the next book brings!
“What a mix we make. The Country singer, the Cajun heartthrob, the ex-military couillon, and the Wolf.”
This series has been something else, and while this one didn’t hit quite as hard as the others before it, I still couldn’t stop reading. It’s different from the rest, a little all over the place, imo. Still hooked me all the same.
Valerie, like all the FMCs in this series, is AMAZING. She witnesses something she’s not supposed to, but she fights for herself. She’s independent, stubborn af, and not afraid to voice what she wants. I loved the tall girl rep too, we need more of that! And let’s not forget her pet pig, Kevin Bacon 🥹 adorable.
The men 🤭 Knox, Gilden, and Wolf. Gilden is the goofy one that had me cracking tf up. Knox is grump, not a man of many words. And Wolf is just whatever Valerie wishes, tbh. He LIVES for her. I'm obsessed. He is THAT man, okay. My favorite may or may not be Wolf… okay, it is.
I didn’t quite connect with this one as much because we don’t get a lot of buildup between Valerie and her men, either individually or together. It felt very insta-lust/love. I expected that from Wolf because boy is down bad even before we meet him, heh. But I still wished we got more tension, more romance, more of that slow-burn spark. One thing I did enjoy is, for the first time ever, we got swords crossing 😩👀 a pleasant surprise I will never say no to.
Overall, I liked it. Didn’t love it. But I can’t wait to see what the next book brings!
July 20, 2025
Hi, it's me again. Remember the not so long ago review of book one where I said this may be my new obsession? Well, it has been confirmed, I AM OBSESSED. I saw the title and immediately knew I had to read it. Who wouldn't want to read about a singer, her stalker, and bodyguards?
This book is a why choose and the spice levels are through the roof. I literally sat down yesterday night and then proceeded to finish it within the same night because I just couldn't put it down. The characters were fun and Valerie is a full on bull because nothing will stop her from achieving what she wants, she will face it head on. The men who were in this book are absolutely to die for. Also, I can not mention the actually star in this book, Valeries pet pig!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review this arc.
This book is a why choose and the spice levels are through the roof. I literally sat down yesterday night and then proceeded to finish it within the same night because I just couldn't put it down. The characters were fun and Valerie is a full on bull because nothing will stop her from achieving what she wants, she will face it head on. The men who were in this book are absolutely to die for. Also, I can not mention the actually star in this book, Valeries pet pig!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review this arc.
August 2, 2025
This series continues to be amazing! Valerie was a great FMC that I was rooting for the entire time. She was so strong, resilient, and maybe a bit stubborn. The men were top tier MMC’s. They were all so different but each had a role in the found family they created with Valerie and I loved it. I wish we had gotten some more of the men’s past in this almost insta love story but it was still a great read. You still got to see some character growth as they all came together.
August 3, 2025
This book was a different flair than all the others, which made it harder to get into.
August 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was super excited for this book because I absolutely devoured the other 3. However, this one just did not hit the same way the others did. This was a very fast paced story with an even faster paced romance. I couldn’t get over Wolf and how quickly Valerie trusted him. This guy admitted to planting a tracker on you, has been stalking you for years and you had maybe a 2 minute conversation with him (where he was ominous as hell) and yet you trust him enough to let him stay with you while you’re on the run?? I can understand Knox and Gilden since they rescued her and she has been with them for days now so a bond was able to be formed, but a guy you literally don’t know? Be so for real right now.
Then there’s the Hollywood secret society story. Is it an interesting twist compared to the others that had the mafia after them? Yes. But again, like the other books in the series, everything always wraps up a bit too perfectly in the end.
I still enjoyed it enough to keep going but I just wasn’t as invested in this story as the other 3.
I was super excited for this book because I absolutely devoured the other 3. However, this one just did not hit the same way the others did. This was a very fast paced story with an even faster paced romance. I couldn’t get over Wolf and how quickly Valerie trusted him. This guy admitted to planting a tracker on you, has been stalking you for years and you had maybe a 2 minute conversation with him (where he was ominous as hell) and yet you trust him enough to let him stay with you while you’re on the run?? I can understand Knox and Gilden since they rescued her and she has been with them for days now so a bond was able to be formed, but a guy you literally don’t know? Be so for real right now.
Then there’s the Hollywood secret society story. Is it an interesting twist compared to the others that had the mafia after them? Yes. But again, like the other books in the series, everything always wraps up a bit too perfectly in the end.
I still enjoyed it enough to keep going but I just wasn’t as invested in this story as the other 3.
August 4, 2025
✍️ 𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾 ✍️
“SONG BIRD HEARTS” KENDRA MORENO ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Valerie Dacatur is finally seeing her dream come true. After years of performing in small-town venues, her music career has taken off—she’s singing in packed stadiums and just performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl. But fame has a dark side.
At a party, Valerie witnesses something she shouldn’t have. After talking to the wrong people, things spiral quickly, forcing her to step out of the public eye for a while. To protect herself, she returns to her hometown and is assigned a team of bodyguards. Knox Holloway, the security expert. Gilden Boone, the specialist. Wolf, the unsettling stranger who’s been following her since the party.
As the threat becomes more serious, Valerie realizes she can’t rely solely on others for protection. If she wants to survive—and hold on to the success she’s fought so hard to achieve—she’ll have to face her enemies head-on. But how far is she willing to go to protect everything she’s built?
I really like Kendra Moreno as an author, I love her why choose books and how she writes them. However, in this one, everything felt too rushed and underdeveloped.
The book doesn’t even reach 300 pages, yet with this kind of plot and suspense, it needed more depth, especially with so many characters involved. There needs to be time and more scenes to build both the individual and group dynamics. I didn’t enjoy getting an “I love you” after literally two scenes with one of the men. I didn’t feel the emotion at all. The fmc has good chemistry with only one of them, and he’s clearly the one the author focused on the most, developing his background more thoroughly. As for the other two, we only get brief glimpses into their pasts and little else—we barely know anything about their personalities or what shaped them into who they are now.
That said, I’ll say it again: I really enjoy the author’s writing, and I’ve loved other books in this series and her other works. Just go into this one without expecting too much, but knowing it will still be a pleasant read.
In short, I’ll keep reading the series because I’m eagerly waiting for a certain character’s story—but this book, in my opinion, could’ve easily been skipped.
“SONG BIRD HEARTS” KENDRA MORENO ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 🌶️🌶️.5/5
Valerie Dacatur is finally seeing her dream come true. After years of performing in small-town venues, her music career has taken off—she’s singing in packed stadiums and just performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl. But fame has a dark side.
At a party, Valerie witnesses something she shouldn’t have. After talking to the wrong people, things spiral quickly, forcing her to step out of the public eye for a while. To protect herself, she returns to her hometown and is assigned a team of bodyguards. Knox Holloway, the security expert. Gilden Boone, the specialist. Wolf, the unsettling stranger who’s been following her since the party.
As the threat becomes more serious, Valerie realizes she can’t rely solely on others for protection. If she wants to survive—and hold on to the success she’s fought so hard to achieve—she’ll have to face her enemies head-on. But how far is she willing to go to protect everything she’s built?
I really like Kendra Moreno as an author, I love her why choose books and how she writes them. However, in this one, everything felt too rushed and underdeveloped.
The book doesn’t even reach 300 pages, yet with this kind of plot and suspense, it needed more depth, especially with so many characters involved. There needs to be time and more scenes to build both the individual and group dynamics. I didn’t enjoy getting an “I love you” after literally two scenes with one of the men. I didn’t feel the emotion at all. The fmc has good chemistry with only one of them, and he’s clearly the one the author focused on the most, developing his background more thoroughly. As for the other two, we only get brief glimpses into their pasts and little else—we barely know anything about their personalities or what shaped them into who they are now.
That said, I’ll say it again: I really enjoy the author’s writing, and I’ve loved other books in this series and her other works. Just go into this one without expecting too much, but knowing it will still be a pleasant read.
In short, I’ll keep reading the series because I’m eagerly waiting for a certain character’s story—but this book, in my opinion, could’ve easily been skipped.
July 25, 2025
Valerie Decatur is from the Green River Basin, Steele to be exact. She's a country music star who just won at the CMAs...and then sees something she shouldn't and needs to be evacuated. This is how Wolf, Gilden, and Knox come into her life. Though Wolf has been waiting in the shadows to claim her longer than she knows. These men harbor secrets, but come to rescue her and stand by her side as she takes on a worldwide controlling secret group. Her fans show up and out for her as well, proving that you show people your heart and care and they will show you theirs.
The men are as different as possible and that makes this so much more fun to read. Wolf is like his name suggests and stalks his prey, which happens to be Val. Even looking at his playlist at the beginning of the book, Kendra leaves details everywhere. His whole playlist is nothing but songs by Valerie, while the others of Brad Paisley's taste. Wolf wants Valerie, even though he has a major secret he's keeping that could end in loss of life. He is beyond devoted to her and would give her anything, which he shows her tenfold. Knox is a vault. He shows no emotions or feelings and is business first and just wants to get paid...at first. It takes her showing her true self and some time, but Knox lets his walls down and lets her in. Valerie helps him deal with his PTSD, but it's more the little things he does to show he's healing. Like accepting he's the unfortunate wanna be mate of a very friendly goose named Goosey, and his small smiles of acceptance. Gilden, the Cajun heartthrob and giant flirt was all in with Valerie from the start. He's the lighthearted but serious one of the group. Easily goes from flirting to protection mode in a split second. He may be almost a head shorter than Valerie, but he will always offer to climb her like a tree. Gilden is the first to show Valerie she's more than what the record companies have made her and that she can be the girl she wants to be. His charm and ability to go with the flow...including a fluid moment with Wolf and Val...makes him the perfect comedic relief.
Some tropes:
*MM
*Secret shadow gov
*Tall FMC/short MMC
*Creole used to flirt
*Animal besties
*Primal
*Country star in hiding
*Found family-town
"You might be outta my reach, cowgirl...But I'm damn good at climbin'"
"The man would probably flirt with death before the reaper came to take him, I swear."
"I bet he eats pancakes slu--y."
"And then he dances- literally dances- out into the storm of bullets."
The men are as different as possible and that makes this so much more fun to read. Wolf is like his name suggests and stalks his prey, which happens to be Val. Even looking at his playlist at the beginning of the book, Kendra leaves details everywhere. His whole playlist is nothing but songs by Valerie, while the others of Brad Paisley's taste. Wolf wants Valerie, even though he has a major secret he's keeping that could end in loss of life. He is beyond devoted to her and would give her anything, which he shows her tenfold. Knox is a vault. He shows no emotions or feelings and is business first and just wants to get paid...at first. It takes her showing her true self and some time, but Knox lets his walls down and lets her in. Valerie helps him deal with his PTSD, but it's more the little things he does to show he's healing. Like accepting he's the unfortunate wanna be mate of a very friendly goose named Goosey, and his small smiles of acceptance. Gilden, the Cajun heartthrob and giant flirt was all in with Valerie from the start. He's the lighthearted but serious one of the group. Easily goes from flirting to protection mode in a split second. He may be almost a head shorter than Valerie, but he will always offer to climb her like a tree. Gilden is the first to show Valerie she's more than what the record companies have made her and that she can be the girl she wants to be. His charm and ability to go with the flow...including a fluid moment with Wolf and Val...makes him the perfect comedic relief.
Some tropes:
*MM
*Secret shadow gov
*Tall FMC/short MMC
*Creole used to flirt
*Animal besties
*Primal
*Country star in hiding
*Found family-town
"You might be outta my reach, cowgirl...But I'm damn good at climbin'"
"The man would probably flirt with death before the reaper came to take him, I swear."
"I bet he eats pancakes slu--y."
"And then he dances- literally dances- out into the storm of bullets."
July 21, 2025
I'm so incredibly grateful to Kendra Moreno for trusting me with this ARC and allowing me an early look into this beautiful world.
This was my very first ARC from Kendra, and I have to say I absolutely loved it, just like every other part of the series!
The story starts with a singer who wants nothing more than to live freely and make her mother proud through her music. But Valerie quickly finds herself in serious trouble when she ends up in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people, during a fancy event that takes a dangerous turn.
That’s when the boys enter the picture.
Wolf had already set his sights on her ➡️ the obsession was immediate.
The other two, Gilden and Knox, unknowingly get caught in the chaos along with her… and once they’re all in, there’s no getting out.
This time, the usual dynamic is flipped: instead of a city girl heading into the countryside, we have a true country girl dropped into the lives of three men who definitely weren’t born into that life.
Once again, Kendra delivers lovable, unique characters:
✨ Gilden, the cheeky flirt
☁️ Know, the deliciously grumpy one
🐺 Wolf… honestly, every woman deserves a Wolf in her life. Period.
Despite its shorter length, the book drew me in immediately. While we didn’t get full backstories for everyone, it was still so easy to fall in love with the characters. The pacing was great, the plot moved smoothly, and the 🌶️ spicy scenes were (as always) absolutely phenomenal! 🔥
And when characters from previous books made an appearance? I instantly wanted to start the whole series over again and relive those adventures all over.
Valerie was such a strong and captivating lead confident, determined, and fearless. No wonder the guys fell for her instantly.
As much as I adored this part of the story, my heart will always belong to the Barbed Wire Hearts boys. ❤️
I would’ve happily stayed in this book longer, and I’m beyond excited for what’s coming next!
➡️Tropes:
Bodyguard
WhyChoose (Reverse Harem)
Age gap
Touch her and die
Highly recommend to anyone who loves a spicy, unconventional romance with a touch of cowboy flavor! 🤠💓
This was my very first ARC from Kendra, and I have to say I absolutely loved it, just like every other part of the series!
The story starts with a singer who wants nothing more than to live freely and make her mother proud through her music. But Valerie quickly finds herself in serious trouble when she ends up in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people, during a fancy event that takes a dangerous turn.
That’s when the boys enter the picture.
Wolf had already set his sights on her ➡️ the obsession was immediate.
The other two, Gilden and Knox, unknowingly get caught in the chaos along with her… and once they’re all in, there’s no getting out.
This time, the usual dynamic is flipped: instead of a city girl heading into the countryside, we have a true country girl dropped into the lives of three men who definitely weren’t born into that life.
Once again, Kendra delivers lovable, unique characters:
✨ Gilden, the cheeky flirt
☁️ Know, the deliciously grumpy one
🐺 Wolf… honestly, every woman deserves a Wolf in her life. Period.
Despite its shorter length, the book drew me in immediately. While we didn’t get full backstories for everyone, it was still so easy to fall in love with the characters. The pacing was great, the plot moved smoothly, and the 🌶️ spicy scenes were (as always) absolutely phenomenal! 🔥
And when characters from previous books made an appearance? I instantly wanted to start the whole series over again and relive those adventures all over.
Valerie was such a strong and captivating lead confident, determined, and fearless. No wonder the guys fell for her instantly.
As much as I adored this part of the story, my heart will always belong to the Barbed Wire Hearts boys. ❤️
I would’ve happily stayed in this book longer, and I’m beyond excited for what’s coming next!
➡️Tropes:
Bodyguard
WhyChoose (Reverse Harem)
Age gap
Touch her and die
Highly recommend to anyone who loves a spicy, unconventional romance with a touch of cowboy flavor! 🤠💓
July 24, 2025
This was incredible 👢👢👢
So we have our fmc Valerie. She is such a beautiful soul. She is fiery and fiesty and just can't help but attract trouble for herself. Val is an up and coming country music star, but she doesn't like the notirity as much as she thought she would and kind of feels like a puppet.
Our mmc's are Gilden, Knox, and Wolf. These 3 men are all so different but bring something unique to Valerie. Gilden is spicy and charming, Knox is grumpy, and it takes him a while to submit to his feelings for Valerie and Wolf is dark and mysterious and gives Wolf style vibes so his name matches him beautifully. Gilden, for sure, is my favourite, though.
The plot was amazing. Valerie witnesses something she shouldn't have and has to get bodyguards, aka Knox and Gilden, to help her out of the trouble she has found herself in. She doesn't realise it yet, but Wolf has been helping her "and following" her from afar for a very long time and turns up at their hide out. Tensions arise between Valerie and the guys, and she finally gives in because she thinks she is going to be deleted anyway. I love that this story had a bit of everything from action, adventure and heartbreak to so many funny, loving and just beautiful moments between Valerie and her guys as well as the friendships Valerie cherishes so much. I could go on and on, but i want you to experience this story for yourself 😊
Side note, Don't yell at me, but is it strange that I want Lennox to have his own story? I know he isn't great (understatement of the century), but I really want to see him crawl and beg for the love of his life....
This was such an amazing read. Shout out to Kevin Bacon, i love you 🐖
Thank you so much, Kendra, and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story. I am extremely grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
🎸 why choose
🎸 multiple pov
🎸 fiesty fmc
🎸 enemies to lovers
🎸 forced proximity
🎸 bodyguards x country music star
🎸 secrets revealed
🎸 spicy
So we have our fmc Valerie. She is such a beautiful soul. She is fiery and fiesty and just can't help but attract trouble for herself. Val is an up and coming country music star, but she doesn't like the notirity as much as she thought she would and kind of feels like a puppet.
Our mmc's are Gilden, Knox, and Wolf. These 3 men are all so different but bring something unique to Valerie. Gilden is spicy and charming, Knox is grumpy, and it takes him a while to submit to his feelings for Valerie and Wolf is dark and mysterious and gives Wolf style vibes so his name matches him beautifully. Gilden, for sure, is my favourite, though.
The plot was amazing. Valerie witnesses something she shouldn't have and has to get bodyguards, aka Knox and Gilden, to help her out of the trouble she has found herself in. She doesn't realise it yet, but Wolf has been helping her "and following" her from afar for a very long time and turns up at their hide out. Tensions arise between Valerie and the guys, and she finally gives in because she thinks she is going to be deleted anyway. I love that this story had a bit of everything from action, adventure and heartbreak to so many funny, loving and just beautiful moments between Valerie and her guys as well as the friendships Valerie cherishes so much. I could go on and on, but i want you to experience this story for yourself 😊
Side note, Don't yell at me, but is it strange that I want Lennox to have his own story? I know he isn't great (understatement of the century), but I really want to see him crawl and beg for the love of his life....
This was such an amazing read. Shout out to Kevin Bacon, i love you 🐖
Thank you so much, Kendra, and your amazing team for the opportunity to read this story. I am extremely grateful 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
🎸 why choose
🎸 multiple pov
🎸 fiesty fmc
🎸 enemies to lovers
🎸 forced proximity
🎸 bodyguards x country music star
🎸 secrets revealed
🎸 spicy
July 22, 2025
Format: 📱eBook 📱 (ARC)
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We dive straight into the action in this latest book in the Green River Hearts series, and it does not hold it's punches. Just when you think you have something figured out, Moreno ducks and weaves and writes a book that is just so easily devourable, and one you don't want to end.
I love that we've returned to Steele, but rather than focusing on something truly "cowboy" like ranchers or rodeo stars, we've had a change of pace and are following our FMC, Valerie, a budding country star. But don't let the sweet start to the story fool you; very soon the suspenseful element enters the narrative and you're sitting on the edge of your seat as you flip through the pages.
Valerie is a top-notch FMC. She's strong, stands up for what she believes in, and won't let anyone get in her way. I love her fierce determination, and I love the strength she shows when everything starts to go wrong.
The MMCs are all fantastic - the enigmatic Wolf, who has you guessing from the first meeting; the broody Knox, who just needs his walls torn down; and the golden retriever Gilden, with his Cajun charm. They're all so wonderfully unique and bring something to the relationship, and the squeal I let out when swords crossed? Let's just say those particular scenes were *chefs kiss*.
Moreno has blended a suspenseful romance with banter, laugh out loud moments - you'll meet the most fashionable pet pig named Kevin Bacon - and high heat/fantastic spice, creating a fast-paced story that is hard to put down, and leaves you with a satisfying happily ever after - though you also know there's so much more that will be happening soon at Steele and the Green River.
Another fantastic read, and I'm looking forward to the next release!
Thank you to the author for the eARC opportunity. These are my honest thoughts that I have provided voluntarily.
Check CWs before starting
We dive straight into the action in this latest book in the Green River Hearts series, and it does not hold it's punches. Just when you think you have something figured out, Moreno ducks and weaves and writes a book that is just so easily devourable, and one you don't want to end.
I love that we've returned to Steele, but rather than focusing on something truly "cowboy" like ranchers or rodeo stars, we've had a change of pace and are following our FMC, Valerie, a budding country star. But don't let the sweet start to the story fool you; very soon the suspenseful element enters the narrative and you're sitting on the edge of your seat as you flip through the pages.
Valerie is a top-notch FMC. She's strong, stands up for what she believes in, and won't let anyone get in her way. I love her fierce determination, and I love the strength she shows when everything starts to go wrong.
The MMCs are all fantastic - the enigmatic Wolf, who has you guessing from the first meeting; the broody Knox, who just needs his walls torn down; and the golden retriever Gilden, with his Cajun charm. They're all so wonderfully unique and bring something to the relationship, and the squeal I let out when swords crossed? Let's just say those particular scenes were *chefs kiss*.
Moreno has blended a suspenseful romance with banter, laugh out loud moments - you'll meet the most fashionable pet pig named Kevin Bacon - and high heat/fantastic spice, creating a fast-paced story that is hard to put down, and leaves you with a satisfying happily ever after - though you also know there's so much more that will be happening soon at Steele and the Green River.
Another fantastic read, and I'm looking forward to the next release!
Thank you to the author for the eARC opportunity. These are my honest thoughts that I have provided voluntarily.
July 22, 2025
Back to Steele we go in Song Bird Hearts, Book 4 in the Green River Hearts series
If you are a fan of a Dark Contemporary Romance with a Why Choose - MMFM, Famous Cowgirl FMC, Bodyguard Romance, Forced Proximity, Touch Her & 💀, Age Gap, Primal, Stälking and so much more, this one is for you!
Valerie finally got her chance to make it big as a singer but it isn’t everything it is cracked up to be. When she witnesses something she shouldn’t have she is forced into hiding with protection from a motley crew—Gilden the flirty one, Knox the broody one and Wolf the mysterious one. They are forced to work together to expose this new threat to Valerie’s life.
I loved the fierce protectiveness these men had of Valerie, they will do anything to keep her safe including keep secrets—Looking at you Knox 👀 Gilden is there to cheer her up with all his flirting and though Knox tries to say she is just a job, he can’t help but be drawn to her. Knox has had his eyes on Valerie for a while and is not shy about his stälking.
One of my favorite moments was Gilden, Knox and Valerie playing scrabble it had me had me absolutely rolling and how can I not mention the playful banter between Gilden and Sir Spits-A-Lot 😂
Oh and did I forget to mention the spice? Let me just say when you get to the forest scene 🔥
Steele protects their own and it is beautiful to see the community come together in this story and previous characters in the series collide.
I cannot wait to see what happens next in the series!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
If you are a fan of a Dark Contemporary Romance with a Why Choose - MMFM, Famous Cowgirl FMC, Bodyguard Romance, Forced Proximity, Touch Her & 💀, Age Gap, Primal, Stälking and so much more, this one is for you!
Valerie finally got her chance to make it big as a singer but it isn’t everything it is cracked up to be. When she witnesses something she shouldn’t have she is forced into hiding with protection from a motley crew—Gilden the flirty one, Knox the broody one and Wolf the mysterious one. They are forced to work together to expose this new threat to Valerie’s life.
I loved the fierce protectiveness these men had of Valerie, they will do anything to keep her safe including keep secrets—Looking at you Knox 👀 Gilden is there to cheer her up with all his flirting and though Knox tries to say she is just a job, he can’t help but be drawn to her. Knox has had his eyes on Valerie for a while and is not shy about his stälking.
One of my favorite moments was Gilden, Knox and Valerie playing scrabble it had me had me absolutely rolling and how can I not mention the playful banter between Gilden and Sir Spits-A-Lot 😂
Oh and did I forget to mention the spice? Let me just say when you get to the forest scene 🔥
Steele protects their own and it is beautiful to see the community come together in this story and previous characters in the series collide.
I cannot wait to see what happens next in the series!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
July 23, 2025
Kendra Moreno has absolutely knocked this story out of the freaking park! Song Bird Hearts had me hooked from the very beginning, just like the other books in this series. The books in the Green River Hearts series will forever hold a special place in my heart. This story, like the rest, read like a movie. I was fully invested, never wanted to put it down, and went through every emotion possible. The action, the story, and the characters had me in chokehold. AND NOW I’M SO READY FOR MOON BLIND HEARTS!
Valerie has always loved singing, and she’s found herself in front of executives—it’s make-or-break time. After an amazing performance, she gets signed to a label, but not everything is as it seems. One night after an event, she attends a party where she witnesses something she’s not supposed to—and now people want her dead. Now in hiding, can her and her bodyguards stay alive?
Valerie has such a beautiful personality and soul. Her character is so strong, even when the odds are against her. She is the definition of a baddie. Gilden is a breath of fresh air—so funny and so lovely. Wolf is confident and down right perfection. Knox is a broody and stubborn, but when he finally opens up, he’s amazing. These characters really are some of my favorites, and I’ll miss them!
Song Bird Hearts is just such a wild ride. There’s action, spice, and so much plot. This story will keep you on your toes. You just have to lock in! I highly recommend checking this one out , along with the rest of the series, because it is chef’s kiss.
Valerie has always loved singing, and she’s found herself in front of executives—it’s make-or-break time. After an amazing performance, she gets signed to a label, but not everything is as it seems. One night after an event, she attends a party where she witnesses something she’s not supposed to—and now people want her dead. Now in hiding, can her and her bodyguards stay alive?
Valerie has such a beautiful personality and soul. Her character is so strong, even when the odds are against her. She is the definition of a baddie. Gilden is a breath of fresh air—so funny and so lovely. Wolf is confident and down right perfection. Knox is a broody and stubborn, but when he finally opens up, he’s amazing. These characters really are some of my favorites, and I’ll miss them!
Song Bird Hearts is just such a wild ride. There’s action, spice, and so much plot. This story will keep you on your toes. You just have to lock in! I highly recommend checking this one out , along with the rest of the series, because it is chef’s kiss.
July 25, 2025
This was a wild ride that had twists and my poor head was a little spinny.
I hadn't read any of the books in the series prior to this, and I love a standalone as a part of a series- I find them enjoyable to read as a one off, but always tend to go back and read the other books as well to get the feeling of wholesome reading, plus I always love the cameo appearances from other books- always makes it fun.
This story follows Valerie who is a famous country singer, but she's restrained and manipulated by the power that be in her famous world to prevent her from being free or sharing her own music. She live steams a dark and hidden secret society and her life blows up.
Incoming- two body guards who the absolute opposites- Knox is broody, grumpy, reserved and has a hard and difficult past but Gilden is a ball of sunshine, full of fun and openess.
Once the story starts, it starts rolling fast paced and there's no exact time frames by which everything happens and then a third protective older gentlemen, Wolf turns up and he's got secrets- he's the unknown part of the equation but Valerie is as open around him as her legs become 😉
There's a rush to the why choose, a bit of forced proximity, hidden away in an isolated cabin and sexual tensions are high. But Valerie is a bit too easy and can't control herself (you go girl).
I was a little confused by this ending that wasn't really a solid ending, more a way to go forward and not step on any more toes, compared to the amount of drama that came about. But it may go into the next book, not too sure about that
I hadn't read any of the books in the series prior to this, and I love a standalone as a part of a series- I find them enjoyable to read as a one off, but always tend to go back and read the other books as well to get the feeling of wholesome reading, plus I always love the cameo appearances from other books- always makes it fun.
This story follows Valerie who is a famous country singer, but she's restrained and manipulated by the power that be in her famous world to prevent her from being free or sharing her own music. She live steams a dark and hidden secret society and her life blows up.
Incoming- two body guards who the absolute opposites- Knox is broody, grumpy, reserved and has a hard and difficult past but Gilden is a ball of sunshine, full of fun and openess.
Once the story starts, it starts rolling fast paced and there's no exact time frames by which everything happens and then a third protective older gentlemen, Wolf turns up and he's got secrets- he's the unknown part of the equation but Valerie is as open around him as her legs become 😉
There's a rush to the why choose, a bit of forced proximity, hidden away in an isolated cabin and sexual tensions are high. But Valerie is a bit too easy and can't control herself (you go girl).
I was a little confused by this ending that wasn't really a solid ending, more a way to go forward and not step on any more toes, compared to the amount of drama that came about. But it may go into the next book, not too sure about that
July 30, 2025
ARC review for 'Song Bird Hearts' by Kendra Moreno
Absolutely loved diving back into Kendra Moreno's small western world! It truly feels like coming home.
This time, it’s all about the cowgirl, Valerie, who’s chasing her dreams of musical freedom and making her mum proud. But life throws her a curveball when she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time during a fancy event — talk about a wild ride!
Kendra once again delivers unforgettable, lovable characters:
Gilden, the cheeky flirt who’s always ready to lift spirits;
Knox, the deliciously grumpy protector with a heart of gold;
Wolf… honestly, every woman deserves a Wolf in her life, period.
The protectiveness these men show Valerie is fierce, and their secrets add layers of mystery and tension. Knox’s undeniable pull towards Valerie, despite his efforts to keep things professional, had me hooked. Gilden’s playful flirting keeps the vibe light, even amidst the chaos.
Valerie’s strength and independence really shined through — she stands up for herself and those she cares about, supported by a cast of characters who truly care. The chemistry between Valerie, Knox, Gilden, and Wolf is sizzling and beautifully developed, each relationship growing at its own pace.
'Song Bird Hearts' is a thrilling mix of action, spice, and heartfelt moments. It kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! If you love strong characters, steamy romance, and a plot full of twists, this series is a must-read. Highly recommend!
Absolutely loved diving back into Kendra Moreno's small western world! It truly feels like coming home.
This time, it’s all about the cowgirl, Valerie, who’s chasing her dreams of musical freedom and making her mum proud. But life throws her a curveball when she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time during a fancy event — talk about a wild ride!
Kendra once again delivers unforgettable, lovable characters:
Gilden, the cheeky flirt who’s always ready to lift spirits;
Knox, the deliciously grumpy protector with a heart of gold;
Wolf… honestly, every woman deserves a Wolf in her life, period.
The protectiveness these men show Valerie is fierce, and their secrets add layers of mystery and tension. Knox’s undeniable pull towards Valerie, despite his efforts to keep things professional, had me hooked. Gilden’s playful flirting keeps the vibe light, even amidst the chaos.
Valerie’s strength and independence really shined through — she stands up for herself and those she cares about, supported by a cast of characters who truly care. The chemistry between Valerie, Knox, Gilden, and Wolf is sizzling and beautifully developed, each relationship growing at its own pace.
'Song Bird Hearts' is a thrilling mix of action, spice, and heartfelt moments. It kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! If you love strong characters, steamy romance, and a plot full of twists, this series is a must-read. Highly recommend!
August 31, 2025
this series is seriously addicting, this one hooked me so quick just like the others did! this was definitely a wild ride lol it follows Valerie, a country music star who accidentally sees something at a party that she really shouldn’t have seen so she needs to run & hide 😬 she eventually meets Wolf, Gilden & Knox. Gilden & Knox were hired to protect her, as for Wolf…he was her stalker at said party 👀 i love Valerie! she’s confident, full of fire, sassy & a fighter. she’s a strong fmc just like all of the others in the series 😊 Wolf is calculative, calm, & slightly dangerous. Gilden is goofy, his innuendos had me giggling! & Knox bby is broken, grumpy & silent. i know it’s literally their job for Knox & Gilden but all three of them are super protective!! also i liked all of their different dynamics! her & Wolf have a dynamic i’m not sure how to explain but i loved their connection, like they just knew each other well from the beginning. her & Gilden’s is very flirty & teasing. her & Knox were full of thick tension & so much longing 🥹 i love them all! but i wish this book was longer & i wish some things were done differently but i still enjoyed it & still recommend this series 🖤 now that i’m caught up i can’t wait for the next book!
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one of my favorite quotes from the book:
“You’re the prettiest bouquet of dying flowers I have ever seen, Valerie Decatur.” so poetic 🥹
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one of my favorite quotes from the book:
“You’re the prettiest bouquet of dying flowers I have ever seen, Valerie Decatur.” so poetic 🥹
July 22, 2025
4.5 stars rounded up
I loved this book and these characters! I feel like I could read a million books in this series and never get bored because Kendra does such a wonderful job of making each story feel so unique and engaging. I didn't want to put this book down because I just wanted to know what happens next.
Valerie is from the small town of Steel but has big dreams of being a country music star. She catches her big break but quickly learns that the grass is greener on the other side and the fame makes her feel isolated and missing home. Then one night when she witnesses an underground organization doing some horrible things, she finds herself in hiding.
I really loved the why choose dynamic in this group because I feel like each person had their own place and add something to the dynamic which doesn't always happen in why choose novels.
My only negative, and it's a small one, is that I wish this book was longer. It was so fast paced (which I normally love) that it left me missing just a touch of the build up when it comes to the relationships. I wish we could have had a few more scenes of these characters interacting outside of the main plot points. I wanted just a bit more. This was a pretty short book and I honestly wouldn't have minded another 100 pages.
Thank you so much to Kendra for sending me an advanced reader copy!
I loved this book and these characters! I feel like I could read a million books in this series and never get bored because Kendra does such a wonderful job of making each story feel so unique and engaging. I didn't want to put this book down because I just wanted to know what happens next.
Valerie is from the small town of Steel but has big dreams of being a country music star. She catches her big break but quickly learns that the grass is greener on the other side and the fame makes her feel isolated and missing home. Then one night when she witnesses an underground organization doing some horrible things, she finds herself in hiding.
I really loved the why choose dynamic in this group because I feel like each person had their own place and add something to the dynamic which doesn't always happen in why choose novels.
My only negative, and it's a small one, is that I wish this book was longer. It was so fast paced (which I normally love) that it left me missing just a touch of the build up when it comes to the relationships. I wish we could have had a few more scenes of these characters interacting outside of the main plot points. I wanted just a bit more. This was a pretty short book and I honestly wouldn't have minded another 100 pages.
Thank you so much to Kendra for sending me an advanced reader copy!
August 4, 2025
Song Bird Hearts is the captivating fourth installment in the Green River Hearts series—and it’s every bit as engrossing as its predecessors. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each book, and this one kept me hooked from beginning to end.
The story centers on Valerie, a country singer who finds herself in danger after witnessing something she wasn’t meant to see.
Forced to go on the run with her pet pig Kevin Bacon, her protectors are unforgettable and include a silver-tongued Cajun bodyguard with charm and charisma to spare, a gruff ex-military man with a steely resolve, and a mysterious, intense stranger who always seems to appear just when she needs him most. Together, they shield her from a sinister global organization hell-bent on silencing her.
Though vastly different, these men share an unshakable loyalty to Valerie—and watching their dynamics unfold was as emotionally charged as it was entertaining. And the steam? Let’s just say this book turned the heat all the way up.
Packed with action, suspense, high-stakes adventure, and sizzling chemistry, Song Bird Hearts delivers a pulse-pounding ride that never lets up. I especially loved seeing familiar faces from earlier books and watching the community rally around Valerie.
This was an enjoyable read and is a must-read for fans of “why choose” romance.
The story centers on Valerie, a country singer who finds herself in danger after witnessing something she wasn’t meant to see.
Forced to go on the run with her pet pig Kevin Bacon, her protectors are unforgettable and include a silver-tongued Cajun bodyguard with charm and charisma to spare, a gruff ex-military man with a steely resolve, and a mysterious, intense stranger who always seems to appear just when she needs him most. Together, they shield her from a sinister global organization hell-bent on silencing her.
Though vastly different, these men share an unshakable loyalty to Valerie—and watching their dynamics unfold was as emotionally charged as it was entertaining. And the steam? Let’s just say this book turned the heat all the way up.
Packed with action, suspense, high-stakes adventure, and sizzling chemistry, Song Bird Hearts delivers a pulse-pounding ride that never lets up. I especially loved seeing familiar faces from earlier books and watching the community rally around Valerie.
This was an enjoyable read and is a must-read for fans of “why choose” romance.
July 17, 2025
3.5 stars
When I read the premise of this book, I was stoked. Country superstar Valarie realizes the price of fame and is not as happy as she thought. at an after party while she livestream, she witnessed and streamed something that had not put her life in danger. Her pseudo father calls in a favor and knows a grumpy veteran and a smooth talking Cajun come to rescue her and hide her. Little did she know a third protector was on his way...her stalker.
I will say some of the lines in this book are so good. You can tell how fake she is on stage and how much she is upset about her life. She owes everything to her hometown of Wyoming, so that is where she is taken. Gilman the Cajun was so funny and dang sexy. Wolf literally was so intense all the time, and Knox fought his feeling tooth or nail.
I loved Valarie so much, but this book, unlike the others pacing, was very fast to the point when we were spotting I Love yous im like how many days have we've known each other?
I liked her stance at the end. I wasn't expecting her to stand up. It felt rushed to me , and this book was so fun I didn't want it rushed.
But let me tell you, the spice was the best spice I have read all year! My jaw dropped at the woods scene.
When I read the premise of this book, I was stoked. Country superstar Valarie realizes the price of fame and is not as happy as she thought. at an after party while she livestream, she witnessed and streamed something that had not put her life in danger. Her pseudo father calls in a favor and knows a grumpy veteran and a smooth talking Cajun come to rescue her and hide her. Little did she know a third protector was on his way...her stalker.
I will say some of the lines in this book are so good. You can tell how fake she is on stage and how much she is upset about her life. She owes everything to her hometown of Wyoming, so that is where she is taken. Gilman the Cajun was so funny and dang sexy. Wolf literally was so intense all the time, and Knox fought his feeling tooth or nail.
I loved Valarie so much, but this book, unlike the others pacing, was very fast to the point when we were spotting I Love yous im like how many days have we've known each other?
I liked her stance at the end. I wasn't expecting her to stand up. It felt rushed to me , and this book was so fun I didn't want it rushed.
But let me tell you, the spice was the best spice I have read all year! My jaw dropped at the woods scene.
July 19, 2025
ღ BOOK REVIEW ღ
📖Song Bird Hearts
𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔~
Song Bird Hearts starts with Valerie Decatur fully in the music industry but not how she thought it would be. With to many restrictions and being told what, when and how to be, it has her feeling caged and only loving her fans.
This was fast paced. We get the action almost immediately when she is thrust into danger after witnessing something she shouldn’t have from a shady shadow organization. She has a secret stalker Wolf and he was so intense but the things this man would say. Going on the run her pseudo father calls in a favor and this is where Gilden the flirty happy Cajun and Knox the grumpy bodyguard come in. Some of the spice scenes 😮💨 I wasn’t expecting but I was so here for it. This does have swords crossing. Valerie surprised me with her fighting and standing up for what she believed in all the way to the end. You feel the small town feeling when the basin come together to help support and protect her.
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳.”
I would have liked the pacing to have slowed down a little to enjoy more with these characters. Danger can bring a quicker connection but while not insta love it was still quick to the I love you. This was a standalone and they have an ending it just seemed more open ended like there could be a part two at some point.
📖Song Bird Hearts
𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔~
Song Bird Hearts starts with Valerie Decatur fully in the music industry but not how she thought it would be. With to many restrictions and being told what, when and how to be, it has her feeling caged and only loving her fans.
This was fast paced. We get the action almost immediately when she is thrust into danger after witnessing something she shouldn’t have from a shady shadow organization. She has a secret stalker Wolf and he was so intense but the things this man would say. Going on the run her pseudo father calls in a favor and this is where Gilden the flirty happy Cajun and Knox the grumpy bodyguard come in. Some of the spice scenes 😮💨 I wasn’t expecting but I was so here for it. This does have swords crossing. Valerie surprised me with her fighting and standing up for what she believed in all the way to the end. You feel the small town feeling when the basin come together to help support and protect her.
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯, 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳.”
I would have liked the pacing to have slowed down a little to enjoy more with these characters. Danger can bring a quicker connection but while not insta love it was still quick to the I love you. This was a standalone and they have an ending it just seemed more open ended like there could be a part two at some point.
July 19, 2025
From the very beginning, Song Bird Hearts throws you into the action. Valerie Decatur thought life in the music industry would be a dream, but instead, she’s being controlled at every turn. Told what to wear, how to act, and what to say, she feels trapped in a world she no longer recognizes. The only thing real to her anymore? Her fans.
Everything shifts when she witnesses something she shouldn't have, putting her directly in the crosshairs of a shady organization and a dangerously intense stalker named Wolf. He’s unhinged, obsessive, and says the devilish things... but yeah, I ate it up. 👀🔥
To protect her, her dad calls in a favor, and suddenly she’s on the run with Knox and Gilden. The tension? IMMACULATE. Each man brings something completely different to Valerie’s world, and their dynamic together? Hot. As. Hell.
Valerie’s fierce, resilient, and refuses to let anyone silence her. Watching her take control of her life was so satisfying.
Tropes:
🎤 Forced proximity
🎤 Grumpy x sunshine
🎤 Found family
🎤 Protective stalker
🎤 One woman, multiple men
🎤 Romantic suspense
🎤 Strong female lead
🎤 High heat 🔥
Huge thank you to Kendra for the ARC! This was intense, sexy, and empowering, and the perfect kind of chaos to add to your TBR.
Everything shifts when she witnesses something she shouldn't have, putting her directly in the crosshairs of a shady organization and a dangerously intense stalker named Wolf. He’s unhinged, obsessive, and says the devilish things... but yeah, I ate it up. 👀🔥
To protect her, her dad calls in a favor, and suddenly she’s on the run with Knox and Gilden. The tension? IMMACULATE. Each man brings something completely different to Valerie’s world, and their dynamic together? Hot. As. Hell.
Valerie’s fierce, resilient, and refuses to let anyone silence her. Watching her take control of her life was so satisfying.
Tropes:
🎤 Forced proximity
🎤 Grumpy x sunshine
🎤 Found family
🎤 Protective stalker
🎤 One woman, multiple men
🎤 Romantic suspense
🎤 Strong female lead
🎤 High heat 🔥
Huge thank you to Kendra for the ARC! This was intense, sexy, and empowering, and the perfect kind of chaos to add to your TBR.
July 26, 2025
This was a gripping and intense story. It was raw and emotional while also proving that you should be who you're meant to be. The characters were likeable and I loved the underlying moral of the book.
I loved Gilden's carefree, go with the flow attitude. He was funny, sexy, and just delightful. I took a while to warm up to Knox. I wanted to love him right away but he was just so stoic throughout most of the story that it took a long time before I could form a connection with him. Same with Wolf actually. I didn't really feel the connection with them and Valerie as strongly as it seemed with Gilden. I did love that they each had their own personalities.
I love that Valerie is tall! She was also courageous and a spitfire. I loved that she didn't back down and that she was so beloved by everyone. She was an honest character and I admired her dedication to staying true to herself.
This was an entertaining story from start to finish. Some parts had me holding my breath while other parts had me swooning. I loved that the guys were all uniquely themselves with different sizes and ages. The variety was refreshing and appreciated. This story had a fast pace that kept me engaged and desperate to read more to get all the answers. I enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it!!
I loved Gilden's carefree, go with the flow attitude. He was funny, sexy, and just delightful. I took a while to warm up to Knox. I wanted to love him right away but he was just so stoic throughout most of the story that it took a long time before I could form a connection with him. Same with Wolf actually. I didn't really feel the connection with them and Valerie as strongly as it seemed with Gilden. I did love that they each had their own personalities.
I love that Valerie is tall! She was also courageous and a spitfire. I loved that she didn't back down and that she was so beloved by everyone. She was an honest character and I admired her dedication to staying true to herself.
This was an entertaining story from start to finish. Some parts had me holding my breath while other parts had me swooning. I loved that the guys were all uniquely themselves with different sizes and ages. The variety was refreshing and appreciated. This story had a fast pace that kept me engaged and desperate to read more to get all the answers. I enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it!!
July 25, 2025
I love this series it is always captivating and full of action packed adventure. This book was no different but it did have a slightly different vibe to it. Valerie has always wanted to sing and when she got her chance she jumped at it, but it was definitely not what she thought it would be. Her light was being snuffed out, being controlled, told what to sing and what to wear she was losing herself. Her life takes a wild turn when she life streams something she was never meant to see. Wolf is older alpha male who goes after what he wants and Valerie is what he wants Gilden is the fun, crazy full of life character you fall in love with from the start and Knox is the broody grump who keeps his emotions locked down. These three will go to any lengths to protect her. Valerie was one strong character she was not going to sit back and let people she loves get hurt. This book was a fast paced read and the characters fall in love quickly they have a bond from the start and it just grows stronger as the story unfolds. The green RIver series is a fun enjoyable read and I can't wait to see what Kendra Moreno gives us next. I was given this book as an ARC for my honest review.
July 22, 2025
Song Bird Hearts is the fourth book in the Green River Hearts Series. It is a dark, contemporary, age-gap, small town, bodyguard, stalker romance with a guitar playing, country music singer for a FMC.
This book can be read as a standalone with no problem, but I highly recommend the other books in the series, they are incredible reads.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are terrific and I absolutely adored them all. I really loved Valerie. I loved how she stands up for herself, and ultimately others, and that she ends up with so many that support her. I loved the chemistry between Val, Knox, Gilden, and Wolf too. I loved how they overcame their struggles and how each of their relationships developed at their own pace.
The writing, flow, pace, and plot of the story were great. I loved the danger, the action, the mystery, the intrigue, and the spice. The world building and storytelling were awesome as well. This series definitely has me hooked and I'll be excitedly awaiting the next book.
This book can be read as a standalone with no problem, but I highly recommend the other books in the series, they are incredible reads.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are terrific and I absolutely adored them all. I really loved Valerie. I loved how she stands up for herself, and ultimately others, and that she ends up with so many that support her. I loved the chemistry between Val, Knox, Gilden, and Wolf too. I loved how they overcame their struggles and how each of their relationships developed at their own pace.
The writing, flow, pace, and plot of the story were great. I loved the danger, the action, the mystery, the intrigue, and the spice. The world building and storytelling were awesome as well. This series definitely has me hooked and I'll be excitedly awaiting the next book.
July 27, 2025
Country stars, chaos, and conspiracies—what more could you want?
This installment in the Green River series is fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with heart-pounding suspense and spice. While it has a slightly different vibe from previous books, it’s a beautiful addition to the series. Valerie shines in this one. Her strength and resilience as her world fell apart had me rooting for her from start to finish.
As she’s pulled into a fight against a shady global organization, she’s surrounded by a trio of wildly different men:
Wolf, her intense and mysterious stalker with poetic tendencies
Knox, the gruff bodyguard with a guarded heart
Gilden, the flirty Cajun with charm and unexpected depth
The spice? Oh, it’s there, and it’s bold. Some scenes surprised me in the best way. There's sword crossing, emotional vulnerability, and the kind of small-town loyalty that wraps around you like a warm hug.
It can be read as a standalone, but trust me, it hits even harder when read in order. The Green River series is always a wild ride, and this book hit every note I hoped for. Can’t wait to see what Kendra Moreno brings us next!
This installment in the Green River series is fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with heart-pounding suspense and spice. While it has a slightly different vibe from previous books, it’s a beautiful addition to the series. Valerie shines in this one. Her strength and resilience as her world fell apart had me rooting for her from start to finish.
As she’s pulled into a fight against a shady global organization, she’s surrounded by a trio of wildly different men:
Wolf, her intense and mysterious stalker with poetic tendencies
Knox, the gruff bodyguard with a guarded heart
Gilden, the flirty Cajun with charm and unexpected depth
The spice? Oh, it’s there, and it’s bold. Some scenes surprised me in the best way. There's sword crossing, emotional vulnerability, and the kind of small-town loyalty that wraps around you like a warm hug.
It can be read as a standalone, but trust me, it hits even harder when read in order. The Green River series is always a wild ride, and this book hit every note I hoped for. Can’t wait to see what Kendra Moreno brings us next!
July 21, 2025
This is one of my favorite series! I love the cowboys that Kendra Moreno writes, and even though this book was the cowgirl, I still loved it! Lots of action, steamy spicy yum yum, and a plot about freedom and what we will do to keep it.
This story follows Valerie Decatur, a up and coming country music girl who's fame comes at a steep cost. She sees something she never should have, and has to run back home for protection. She gains two bodyguards along the way, and they are determined to keep her safe no matter what. One is a slow taking, flirty Cajun and the other is a distant, lethal solider. She can't help but be attracted to both of them. Then we have Wolf. What can I say about him but that he is obsessive and all the things we love about unhinged, morally grey MMC's.
This book was great, another solid hit by Kendra Moreno. I cannot wait for the next one. If you need a great series, that will tug at your heart and warm your nethers, then this is the series for you!!!
This story follows Valerie Decatur, a up and coming country music girl who's fame comes at a steep cost. She sees something she never should have, and has to run back home for protection. She gains two bodyguards along the way, and they are determined to keep her safe no matter what. One is a slow taking, flirty Cajun and the other is a distant, lethal solider. She can't help but be attracted to both of them. Then we have Wolf. What can I say about him but that he is obsessive and all the things we love about unhinged, morally grey MMC's.
This book was great, another solid hit by Kendra Moreno. I cannot wait for the next one. If you need a great series, that will tug at your heart and warm your nethers, then this is the series for you!!!
July 26, 2025
I have loved every book in this series so far, and I can't wait to see what the Green River Basin has in store for its readers. that being said, this one was not for me. I loved the concept. but to introduce a whole new "villain" to the series and then using the previous "villain" as a partner just confused me. Valerie is a strong FMC who stood her ground when facing the 27 Foundation and did what she needed to do to save herself and her men. She used her platform as a famous country singer and the help of her fans to oust the Foundation. Knox and Gilden were hired Body Guards, and Wolf was a mysterious man from a party that put a tracking device in her jacket. Wolf's connection was kind of obvious, and I predicted that he was part of the Foundation before it ended up in the storyline. I loved the cameos from the other couples. All in all, it was a good book and I enjoyed it just not as much as the previous 3.
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