Pretty Little Scars

Silver Springs #1

by Kristen Proby

Book One in the Silver Springs series.

Genres: Romance

Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 18, 2026

About the author

Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.

When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.

Reviews

[mary ♡⋆ ࣪₊ꫂ᭪݁⋆˙]

What do you mean he’s been obsessed for 5 years?

[Josephine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much Kristen Proby for the ARC/ALC 🥹

Darby my sweet girl, eldest daughter, animal lover - she deserves the kindest and gentlest existence after such a traumatic childhood. All the Lexington kids do, and I've been waiting desperately for Darby's book. And now that we've been graced with her story, I couldn't have imagined a better HEA for her. Tucker is the absolute best MMC I've read all year, I'm obsessed with this man, he's so besotted with Darby, so protective of her whilst allowing her to be the bad ass bitch she is, but he's also the first to defend and protect his woman. The trust they share, revealing their scars to one another, sharing demons of their past and working through the troubles of their present, only strengthen the love and adoration they behold for one another. Tucker is also a consent and boundaries king, we love him. And just when you think the story can't get any better, there's the absolute sweetest bonus epilogue giving us a glimpse five years later! If you don't read the bonus epilogues.. JAIL TIME

Inter-connected small western towns, with big families who create their own found families is my literal favourite trope/sub genre AND KRISTEN PROBY EXCELS AT IT! I appreciate the slight suspense/conflict through this book but that it doesn't infer a third act breakup or unnecessary drama for anyone. This couple, their families, and the friend group are so well crafted, they're developed as if they're truly real people, living out there amongst us and I wanna join them!

The Silver Springs Series is not going to be one to miss, and whilst you're at it read The Wilds of Montana + The Blackwells of Montana to really immerse yourself in the world!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt like I was coming home reading this story. It gave me moments with past characters that I have fallen in love with and given me a new family to truly love. Darby is worth everything this story gives her. Learning about her childhood makes you appreciate where she is now. As a large vet, she has worked hard to overcome some things, but she refuses to let them set her back. It was every moment that she allowed Tucker to get close, when she would never have done that in the past. The small moments were so big for her and honestly it was the patience that Tucker shows that allow you to fall in love with him, just like Darby was. He showed her that he would never do anything to make her walls come up and as they start to lower, we see just how much they belong together. Now let me add here, we get some time with Holden and my heart for this man. The way he loves his sisters, but also that his wife is the very air he breathes. He makes sure to let Tucker know that he will always protect Darby, but is the response Tucker had to him that makes you know this man only wants Darby in his life. This story has love, tears, laughter and everything in between. One of my favorite things is the way the girls, all of them, have this beautiful friendship that makes you want to be a part of it. I mean who doesn’t want to be a member of the Spicy Girls Book Club? I am ready for anything that Kristen writes, but I definitely need so much more in this world and soon!

[Erin Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

First and foremost - check your trigger warnings for this one! Kristen had me hooked from the dedication.

I don't know how Kristen does it but every time I listen to one of her books it just feels like a warm hug. Even when there are some icky people in the book.

I have been waiting for Darby's book for what feels like ever. And boy did she deliver. Learning about her childhood and everything she went through broke my heart. Tucker is such a teddybear of a man and the perfect match for her. The way he was so patient and constantly checked on her and her needs made my heart so happy. PLUS HIS NICKNAME FOR HER!

The found family throughout the book was incredible. I loved that there was no third act breakup or any unnecessary drama! I am already ready for the rest of the Silver Springs Books!

Make sure you listen to this one. Sam Brentmoor and Seb York did a fabulous job. And it was full cast with everyone form the rest of the series!

"I'm working for Tucker Hendrix, who just so happens to be the only man in the world that I'd like to climb like a tree. More than once."
"I can't believe that the woman who's starred in all my fantasies for half a decade is my new intern."

[Isha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio/Ebook Review: Pretty Little Scars (Silver Springs #1) by Kristen Proby

Narrated by Sebastian York and Samantha Brentmoor

Featuring: Christian Fox, Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke, Connor Crais, Avery Caris and Savannah Thomas

A kaleidoscope of feelings that gives the soul a reason to take notice. Tucker and Darby dive into the hard moments. Proby pushes the heart outside of it's comfort zone to find it's sweet spot. Tears will fall, hearts will break and hope will endure. York and Brentmoor bring a rawness to the table that explodes on the senses and haunts the soul.

[Red Panda Reads]

6-18-26

[April | Aprilsbooknook_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book literally had no right being that good. 😭🩷