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Dove
The formula for love is pretty standard.
Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. Sparks fly and they fall in love.
Except that boy was never supposed to be my stepbrother.
DOVE
The only thing worse than losing my father was losing Josh.
When he left without so much as a goodbye he took my heart with him.
Now he’s back, standing beside me at our parents’ funeral, acting like he never left at all.
My anger should be stronger than my want, but it isn’t.
I’ve always been weak for Joshua Hex, and I’m starting to think he knows it.
Why did he leave all those years ago? Why is he here now? I’m afraid to ask, scared they’ll give too much away.
Scared he’ll find out how I really feel, because…
What’s stopping him from leaving me again?
JOSH
Leaving Dove was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
But how could I stay when these forbidden feelings clawed at me, stronger than ever?
I swore I’d never go back. But after our parents died, I couldn’t leave her to run the farm alone.
I just have to remember that Dove Riley is off-limits. Always has been.
But when her eyes linger, when her cheeks flush as mine do too—I can’t help but wonder…
What if she wants this as much as I do?
Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. Sparks fly and they fall in love.
Except that boy was never supposed to be my stepbrother.
DOVE
The only thing worse than losing my father was losing Josh.
When he left without so much as a goodbye he took my heart with him.
Now he’s back, standing beside me at our parents’ funeral, acting like he never left at all.
My anger should be stronger than my want, but it isn’t.
I’ve always been weak for Joshua Hex, and I’m starting to think he knows it.
Why did he leave all those years ago? Why is he here now? I’m afraid to ask, scared they’ll give too much away.
Scared he’ll find out how I really feel, because…
What’s stopping him from leaving me again?
JOSH
Leaving Dove was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
But how could I stay when these forbidden feelings clawed at me, stronger than ever?
I swore I’d never go back. But after our parents died, I couldn’t leave her to run the farm alone.
I just have to remember that Dove Riley is off-limits. Always has been.
But when her eyes linger, when her cheeks flush as mine do too—I can’t help but wonder…
What if she wants this as much as I do?
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October 12, 2025
Okay this book is LONG, but worth it! Josh & Dove are so cute together when she finally lets him in.
The book begins with Dove losing her father in a tragic accident. Dove’s mother, Josie, finds happiness again and marries Gareth who happens to have a son named Josh. Josie & Dove move onto their farm and begin their happy ever after, until Josie gets diagnosed with cancer. Josh has left the farm in the middle of the night much to Dove’s dismay. So now running the farm is up to her. She does her best all while missing Josh who has ghosted her and won’t return any texts or calls. One night tragedy strikes again in the form of another accident that claims the lives of both Josie & Gareth. Desperate, Dove tries to get ahold of Josh but he still doesn’t respond to her but shows up at the hospital. Their story begins there so I won’t give more away, you’ll have to read it to find out!
There is a HEA but it does end on a semi cliffhanger
The story was pretty good but maybe could’ve been a bit shorter as there was quite a bit of filler. It was still an enjoyable read overall though. The spice was spicy in that few scenes the author gave us 🥵 I hope there’s another book soon!
The book begins with Dove losing her father in a tragic accident. Dove’s mother, Josie, finds happiness again and marries Gareth who happens to have a son named Josh. Josie & Dove move onto their farm and begin their happy ever after, until Josie gets diagnosed with cancer. Josh has left the farm in the middle of the night much to Dove’s dismay. So now running the farm is up to her. She does her best all while missing Josh who has ghosted her and won’t return any texts or calls. One night tragedy strikes again in the form of another accident that claims the lives of both Josie & Gareth. Desperate, Dove tries to get ahold of Josh but he still doesn’t respond to her but shows up at the hospital. Their story begins there so I won’t give more away, you’ll have to read it to find out!
There is a HEA but it does end on a semi cliffhanger
The story was pretty good but maybe could’ve been a bit shorter as there was quite a bit of filler. It was still an enjoyable read overall though. The spice was spicy in that few scenes the author gave us 🥵 I hope there’s another book soon!
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December 13, 2025
This book grabbed my attention with its mix of romance and family drama. Dove and Josh’s struggle between love and boundaries felt very real and relatable. The summary gave a great glimpse into their conflicted emotions, and I liked how it promises both heartbreak and hope.
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