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With This Ring
A man whose wedding day was destroyed by betrayal meets a woman from his past who begins to renew his belief in true love and with her in his life, he may be willing to try that step once again.
After calling off his wedding on the day of, rancher Dustin Kane meets a woman who’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. He’s in no mood for company, but she’s different and makes him feel things he shouldn’t. By the time she leaves him, he’s more intrigued and wants to see her again.
Samantha ‘Finn’ Finley had returned to Branchwater, Texas for the sole purpose of helping her injured father. Running into the man she’s loved since high school was never part of the plan.
Drawn together time and time again, neither can ignore the sparks between them. When it comes time for her to leave, will Dustin be able to let her return to her new life or will he do all he can to get her to come back to where she belongs, home…with him?
After calling off his wedding on the day of, rancher Dustin Kane meets a woman who’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. He’s in no mood for company, but she’s different and makes him feel things he shouldn’t. By the time she leaves him, he’s more intrigued and wants to see her again.
Samantha ‘Finn’ Finley had returned to Branchwater, Texas for the sole purpose of helping her injured father. Running into the man she’s loved since high school was never part of the plan.
Drawn together time and time again, neither can ignore the sparks between them. When it comes time for her to leave, will Dustin be able to let her return to her new life or will he do all he can to get her to come back to where she belongs, home…with him?
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Aliyah Burke
314 books985 followersA USA Today Bestselling author, Aliyah Burke is an avid reader and is never far from pen and paper (or the computer). She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached http://aliyah-burke.com/blog/contact/
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She is married to a career military man, and they are owned by 4 Borzoi. Her days are spent sharing her time between work, writing, and dog training/showing.
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She is married to a career military man, and they are owned by 4 Borzoi. Her days are spent sharing her time between work, writing, and dog training/showing.
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March 26, 2015
WITH THIS RING is a very nice straight forward contemporary romance. The story flows smoothly and the characters are very realistic. Finn has had feelings for Dustin since they were young but was never able to show him how she felt about him. After being bullied as a young person Finn has left her home town and made a career as a farrier which I loved! Burke creating a strong female character who has a unique career that is not traditionally one that women participate in was a nice bonus to Finn's character. The whole setting of the book was a bonus for me. Ranching in Texas that seemed believable is a nice change from high powered business tycoons and whip wielding Doms. Not that there's anything wrong with those stories because I enjoy those too, however this was a nice break from what is flooding the IR market right now.
Dustin is a rancher who walks away from his fiance on his wedding day for a VERY good reason. At a low moment on his wedding day Finn stumbles across him and their cautious dance begins. There is physical attraction immediately but neither Finn nor Dustin are in a place where they are willing to take a chance on another person. Caution is the theme of their romance. However, an over abundance of caution on both their parts can end up keeping them both from getting what they want.
WITH THIS RING is a quick and satisfying read and I am so glad that I finally got around to reading it. I will definitely be diving into more Aliyah Burke books in the near future.
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Dustin is a rancher who walks away from his fiance on his wedding day for a VERY good reason. At a low moment on his wedding day Finn stumbles across him and their cautious dance begins. There is physical attraction immediately but neither Finn nor Dustin are in a place where they are willing to take a chance on another person. Caution is the theme of their romance. However, an over abundance of caution on both their parts can end up keeping them both from getting what they want.
WITH THIS RING is a quick and satisfying read and I am so glad that I finally got around to reading it. I will definitely be diving into more Aliyah Burke books in the near future.
You can find more from me at Monlatable Book Reviews
http://www.monlatablereviews.com/
October 4, 2014
No disappointment here!
when a book is so good that you'd risk having blurred vision for ..that definitely tells you something.lol..that and the fact I read from a kindle ...much too long. But I couldn't put it down.It is story of young girl who maintained a childhood crush that grew into something more. I love Aliyah Burke's books. And you'll enjoy reading this one too.
when a book is so good that you'd risk having blurred vision for ..that definitely tells you something.lol..that and the fact I read from a kindle ...much too long. But I couldn't put it down.It is story of young girl who maintained a childhood crush that grew into something more. I love Aliyah Burke's books. And you'll enjoy reading this one too.
December 17, 2014
Great Story of Unrequited Love
I truly enjoyed the story of Finn and Dustin. The story was well written with relatable characters. There was a very good amount of drama that kept me engaged to the end. The characters were passionate and true to each other throughout. Aliyah touched on several topics such as bullying and racism. This added solid depth to the story. This is a series I look forward to reading in the future. Great job, Aliyah Burke!!! Great story well deserving of 5 stars!!! Great writer with many great reads to come.
I truly enjoyed the story of Finn and Dustin. The story was well written with relatable characters. There was a very good amount of drama that kept me engaged to the end. The characters were passionate and true to each other throughout. Aliyah touched on several topics such as bullying and racism. This added solid depth to the story. This is a series I look forward to reading in the future. Great job, Aliyah Burke!!! Great story well deserving of 5 stars!!! Great writer with many great reads to come.
December 14, 2014
Lightning Review
- Nice romance
- Liked that the heroine was a farrier (I had to look that up, always cool when I learn something new while reading a romance)
- Hero's ex fiancee was a cartoon
- Not sure what the romantic conflict was other than the H/h not really talking to each other and it ended when they decided to say 'I Love You.'
So decent but nothing really stellar.
- Nice romance
- Liked that the heroine was a farrier (I had to look that up, always cool when I learn something new while reading a romance)
- Hero's ex fiancee was a cartoon
- Not sure what the romantic conflict was other than the H/h not really talking to each other and it ended when they decided to say 'I Love You.'
So decent but nothing really stellar.
September 19, 2014
Love me some cowboys!
There are a few things that are a given for me when getting an Aliyah Burke book; one, it's gonna be sexy and two, it's going in my to be read again pile. This book had both criteria for me....oozing sexiness and I will definitely be reading it again!
There are a few things that are a given for me when getting an Aliyah Burke book; one, it's gonna be sexy and two, it's going in my to be read again pile. This book had both criteria for me....oozing sexiness and I will definitely be reading it again!
December 1, 2014
Story was good, characters very likable, only thing to put me off this book was that Dustin took too long to go after Samantha.
I also did not like how she insisted that everyone call her Finn when she was introduced as Samantha. Something about it made me not very fond of her after that.
I also did not like how she insisted that everyone call her Finn when she was introduced as Samantha. Something about it made me not very fond of her after that.
February 18, 2016
I LOVED that Samantha refused to let that slutty, racist, mean girl Charlotte, block her from achieving her goals. I HATED that Dustin totally slowed the story down by not telling Samantha what she so desperately needed to hear from him. Great story!
September 10, 2016
Cowboy up
Aliyah has done it again. This story will keep you hooked until the end . I enjoyed all the characters and have to say the story itself is relatable just like the characters. Ready for the next one in the series. Great read!!!
Aliyah has done it again. This story will keep you hooked until the end . I enjoyed all the characters and have to say the story itself is relatable just like the characters. Ready for the next one in the series. Great read!!!
September 30, 2014
Great Read
I really liked this book. The characters were likable and keep me interested in the storyline. I would recommend this book and author.
I really liked this book. The characters were likable and keep me interested in the storyline. I would recommend this book and author.
December 28, 2016
What a sweet Read this was!!!!
October 25, 2014
Dustin and Samantha's story was wonderful! Ms. Burke also captured my heart with all of the sub-characters.
December 8, 2014
Absolutely loved this book. It is something about a Texas man. Dustin had my heart from the first page. He's my new book boyfriend.
April 5, 2015
Loved It
This was a great story. I enjoyed it immensely. It had everything a good story should have. Great characters and story line. Keep up the good work
This was a great story. I enjoyed it immensely. It had everything a good story should have. Great characters and story line. Keep up the good work
June 28, 2016
It was a enjoyable read. It was well written and fluid storyline. The charters are very likable. Worth the read!
December 3, 2019
This book has all the elements of a good romance in my opinion a heroine who has loved the hero almost all her life and a hero who is oblivious until he notices her and can't stop noticing. It's every girls dream to have her crush feel the same way she does. This heroine gets her wish and oh is reality so much better than her dreams.
March 26, 2018
Awwwww...I just love Dustin and Finn!
This was such a sweet romantic tale of two people thrown back into each other's life after Dustin called off his wedding to Charlotte Beaumonde, who had been a bully to Finn. Dustin Kane did not think he would ever find love again after he caught his bride in flagrante delicto with four of his groomsmen. When Samantha Mallory Finley came back to town to help her father after an injury and took on his work as a farrier, he became enamored with Finn. Finn had always had a crush on him from school but he never really paid attention to the little tomboy back then. She was his little pixie and he just loved everything about her, the way she smelled, the sound of her voice, how her jeans hugged her body. She in turn loved the timbre of his voice, his hypnotizing cobalt blue eyes and his own personal smell that was all Dustin. She did not were lace and frilly things but an was all woman
Finn knew that she was only to be only Branchwater, Texas until her father was well and she'd be on her way back to Maryland and did not want to start anything with Dustin, but, they just could not resist each other. Everything was going well until Charlotte came along to throw a brick in their relationship. Dustin had to fight like he'll to get his Samantha back in his life again. He was even willing to let her go so she would be happy. but she realized, she only wanted her HEA to be with Dustin.
I just love Aliyah's way with words. She made these characters so real. Their flirtatious back and forth with each other was so sweet. And Finn's father Evan Finley was portrayed as a strong father who loved his only child and did not hesitate to let Dustin know he would not tolerate his hurting her. I also saw an untold back story about his housekeeper Mrs. Pendle. There's more there between her and Evan. I just loved this story.
This was such a sweet romantic tale of two people thrown back into each other's life after Dustin called off his wedding to Charlotte Beaumonde, who had been a bully to Finn. Dustin Kane did not think he would ever find love again after he caught his bride in flagrante delicto with four of his groomsmen. When Samantha Mallory Finley came back to town to help her father after an injury and took on his work as a farrier, he became enamored with Finn. Finn had always had a crush on him from school but he never really paid attention to the little tomboy back then. She was his little pixie and he just loved everything about her, the way she smelled, the sound of her voice, how her jeans hugged her body. She in turn loved the timbre of his voice, his hypnotizing cobalt blue eyes and his own personal smell that was all Dustin. She did not were lace and frilly things but an was all woman
Finn knew that she was only to be only Branchwater, Texas until her father was well and she'd be on her way back to Maryland and did not want to start anything with Dustin, but, they just could not resist each other. Everything was going well until Charlotte came along to throw a brick in their relationship. Dustin had to fight like he'll to get his Samantha back in his life again. He was even willing to let her go so she would be happy. but she realized, she only wanted her HEA to be with Dustin.
I just love Aliyah's way with words. She made these characters so real. Their flirtatious back and forth with each other was so sweet. And Finn's father Evan Finley was portrayed as a strong father who loved his only child and did not hesitate to let Dustin know he would not tolerate his hurting her. I also saw an untold back story about his housekeeper Mrs. Pendle. There's more there between her and Evan. I just loved this story.
January 16, 2026
I absolutely loved this book—it had all the feels.
Samantha is the kind of FMC every romance novel needs. She’s been through real trauma, but instead of becoming bitter, she comes out stronger, grounded, and completely unapologetic about who she is. She doesn’t entertain unnecessary drama, has a no-nonsense attitude, and knows her worth. A truly well-written, mature heroine done right.
Dustin, the MMC, owns a ranch and also the man Samantha has been in love with since fourth grade. At his wedding, he discovers his bride in a compromising situation with some of his groomsmen—WTF. Bitter by his bride’s betrayal, Dustin’s walls slowly come down as he bonds with Samantha through their shared love of horses. What starts on tender hooks grows into an erotic fantasy he can’t stop thinking about.
This romance delivers all the emotional punches, payoff you crave and tight jeans 😜
I loved the author’s style—no repetition, impactful details exactly where they matter, and a story so captivating it was completely un-put-downable. Check it out 😉
Samantha is the kind of FMC every romance novel needs. She’s been through real trauma, but instead of becoming bitter, she comes out stronger, grounded, and completely unapologetic about who she is. She doesn’t entertain unnecessary drama, has a no-nonsense attitude, and knows her worth. A truly well-written, mature heroine done right.
Dustin, the MMC, owns a ranch and also the man Samantha has been in love with since fourth grade. At his wedding, he discovers his bride in a compromising situation with some of his groomsmen—WTF. Bitter by his bride’s betrayal, Dustin’s walls slowly come down as he bonds with Samantha through their shared love of horses. What starts on tender hooks grows into an erotic fantasy he can’t stop thinking about.
This romance delivers all the emotional punches, payoff you crave and tight jeans 😜
I loved the author’s style—no repetition, impactful details exactly where they matter, and a story so captivating it was completely un-put-downable. Check it out 😉
December 28, 2025
Re-Read it 12/28/2025
I forgot to leave a review the first time I read it so leaving one now. When you find that special someone you want to lock them in right away. I can understand Dustin hesitant on telling Samatha that he loves her. He thought he live Charolette but that there was a real lucky break. If he would have found out after they had married then he would have had to go through a messy, crazy divorce. But it was a great story.
I forgot to leave a review the first time I read it so leaving one now. When you find that special someone you want to lock them in right away. I can understand Dustin hesitant on telling Samatha that he loves her. He thought he live Charolette but that there was a real lucky break. If he would have found out after they had married then he would have had to go through a messy, crazy divorce. But it was a great story.
March 9, 2018
Love this story
Dustin ends his soon to be marriage on the wedding day. Samantha (Finn) is a guest at the event. After everyone had left she return to look for her bracelet there she encounters Dustin. He finally remembered they went to school together and she is someone he can talk to. Later Dustin hires her to work with his horses. Their relationship grows. Nice story.
Dustin ends his soon to be marriage on the wedding day. Samantha (Finn) is a guest at the event. After everyone had left she return to look for her bracelet there she encounters Dustin. He finally remembered they went to school together and she is someone he can talk to. Later Dustin hires her to work with his horses. Their relationship grows. Nice story.
March 2, 2022
4.5 Stars. I’m surprised by how much I like this story. It’s a feel good romance that developed at a believable pace.
I normally go for the dark romances, or the storyline with lots of twists and shocks. I always look for a major conflict or problematic circumstances. This book had none of that but still managed to make my heart smile. Great writing.
I normally go for the dark romances, or the storyline with lots of twists and shocks. I always look for a major conflict or problematic circumstances. This book had none of that but still managed to make my heart smile. Great writing.
January 5, 2020
I enjoyed this book
April 14, 2021
Good Read but Heroine to stubbornly time’s
I really enjoy Aliyah Burke’s stories I love the independent, strong, feisty at times but love’s hard heroine. And I wanted to really get behind Finn in this story but at time’s I felt like she was to standoffish towards Dustin almost like he had to jump through hoops just to prove himself. Their coming together was bumpy from the start with betrayal from Dustins fiancé/ Finn’s nemesis to misunderstandings, lack of communication and listening. I’m glad they got their HEA I didn’t think that they would. Overall a good read.
I really enjoy Aliyah Burke’s stories I love the independent, strong, feisty at times but love’s hard heroine. And I wanted to really get behind Finn in this story but at time’s I felt like she was to standoffish towards Dustin almost like he had to jump through hoops just to prove himself. Their coming together was bumpy from the start with betrayal from Dustins fiancé/ Finn’s nemesis to misunderstandings, lack of communication and listening. I’m glad they got their HEA I didn’t think that they would. Overall a good read.
February 8, 2021
Slow Burn
I really enjoyed this slow burn book. Finn has loved Dustin since she was in the fourth grade. When he cancels his wedding to his Uber cheating fiance Finn offers words of comfort. The story and characters were amazing....however, I thought the couple wasted several opportunities to express their feelings.
I really enjoyed this slow burn book. Finn has loved Dustin since she was in the fourth grade. When he cancels his wedding to his Uber cheating fiance Finn offers words of comfort. The story and characters were amazing....however, I thought the couple wasted several opportunities to express their feelings.
October 12, 2021
Excellent story
I loved both characters. Finally decided that they belonged with each other. Lots of drama from the old girl friend but kicked her nasty behind to the curb, way over due.
I loved both characters. Finally decided that they belonged with each other. Lots of drama from the old girl friend but kicked her nasty behind to the curb, way over due.
March 20, 2022
Ummm
The read was enjoyable. Not sure I really liked Dustin. He was too possessive and didn't really listen. He was too quick to react to Finn as he did to his ex fiance. Finn had her share of problems also. Glad they worked them out.
The read was enjoyable. Not sure I really liked Dustin. He was too possessive and didn't really listen. He was too quick to react to Finn as he did to his ex fiance. Finn had her share of problems also. Glad they worked them out.
October 7, 2014
3.5 stars
December 31, 2014
3.5 Stars
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