Kendra Moreno never misses, and this book was another wild, fun, and completely addictive ride. She always brings something fresh to the table and that really shows here. I was hooked from the start as we follow Juliet, who has spent her whole life trapped under her senator father’s control. When he tries to force her into a marriage with one of the most dangerous men imaginable, she runs. And she runs hard.
Four years later Juliet has rebuilt her life as Vanta, a successful masked goth cam girl who keeps herself hidden while protecting her daughter, Genie. Her independence, her confidence, and the way she handles her work with zero shame or apology made me adore her even more. She is smart, sexy, determined, and doing everything she can to keep herself and her child safe.
Everything changes when three new cam cowboys from The Velvet Rodeo reach out for a collaboration. Oak, Cash, and Sawyer want the career boost that comes with working with her, but they definitely get more than they expected. Once Juliet arrives at their ranch, sparks fly instantly. Each guy brings something different to the story and to Juliet, and the chemistry between all four of them was unreal. I usually have a clear favorite, but this time I honestly couldn’t choose.
And on top of all that, I really appreciated how Kendra continues to normalize and respectfully represent disabilities in her books. Sawyer’s experience with Fuchs’ Dystrophy was handled with so much care. His strength, confidence, and the way he never let his condition define him made me love him even more. Seeing a romance author acknowledge disabilities without turning them into a plot device is something I’ll always admire.
The twist with Juliet being a mom was done so well. Seeing the guys bond with Genie was sweet in a way that completely balanced the heat of the book. And when I say the spice was good… I mean I needed a moment more than once. Kendra absolutely delivered, like always! The scenes were creative, intense, and unforgettable. I will never look at cheese the same way again, and the milk scene was a surprise in the best possible way.
This story also had real heart. Juliet’s past, her fear of being found, and her strength in building her own life made every moment hit harder. The boys were supportive, protective, funny, and fully devoted to her. It gave the book a great found family feel that I loved.
This series just keeps getting better. Every book stands on its own but still connects in ways that make the world feel alive. Green River Hearts series is chaotic in the most entertaining way and I am always excited to return. I already cannot wait for Lennox and Naomi’s story (I hope this is next) because if Kendra keeps writing cowboys like this, I will never recover.
Overall this was fun, spicy, emotional, and impossible to put down. One of my new favorites in the Green River Hearts series. Kendra Moreno has me obsessed all over again.