The Run Home

by Marika Ray

Book #3 in the Wolfe Brothers series...

As a former professional baseball star, I’m thrown a curveball when my estranged teenage daughter lands on my doorstep during her senior year. Fresh into retirement and back in my small hometown of Blueball, I’m striking out at parenthood and desperate for coaching.

Enter Shae Fletcher—once the girl next door I protected, now my daughter's sharp-tongued volleyball coach who seems to have a personal vendetta against me. Heated exchanges mask an undeniable chemistry that eventually ignites into secret late-night encounters.

But my game plan changes completely when Shae announces she's pregnant. Now I’m facing my biggest challenge yet: proving I can be the father I never was the first time around, while convincing the fiery woman carrying my child that what we have might be worth keeping.

Can an athlete who's used to adoring crowds win over the two toughest hearts in town—my daughter's and the woman I’m falling for?

Genres: Baseball

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Reviews

[Stephenie McNeil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Boon and Shae.. you just simply wouldn’t let me put this book down until I finished it. This was a fantastic 2nd chance, oops pregnancy. I admittedly don’t typically like oops pregnancies, but this author wrote it wonderfully (like everything she freaking writes).

Boon is suddenly thrust into being a present parent to his teenage daughter, after retiring from baseball. He moves back home to Blueball (our favorite town next to Hell). He is trying to navigate being a better parent, as well as a new career.

Shae is a divorcee teacher/coach, who felt tormented by Boon growing up. Now that they are once again neighbors, she is not going to let the past repeat itself. She is a strong independent woman.

There are some freaking hilarious moments involving farm animal, that had me laughing out loud.
There is a wonderful mix of rom-com, forgiveness, found family, and so much more.

I couldn’t recommend this enough. Another MUST read by Marika!

I received and advanced copy of this beauty, this opinion is that of my own.

[Claudia, Cmarie927 · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can’t help but get invested in these characters’ world, and after Warrick and Colson’s HEAs, I really wanted Boon to get his too!! This read is engaging, addictive, and I never wanted it to end! There’s so much to love in this one.

After retiring from a very successful baseball career, Boon has returned to Blueball to seek happiness and stability for his teenage daughter, Kinsley. The intensity of his unresolved feelings for his neighbor Shae completely blindsided him.

Although Shae has attempted to move past her childhood crush on Boon, his moving back to town is creating complications. His presence is inescapable; everywhere she turns, there he is! She’s the volleyball coach; he coaches baseball. She’s a teacher; he is too. The walls around her heart are only so strong, so when they finally act upon their unquestionable steamy chemistry, there’s no going back. Suddenly, things get complicated, and they’re both rushing to adjust to this new reality.

The emotions and relationships are very easy to relate to, and I breezed through this one.
Gigi and the HAGS were wonderful support to Shae, and I appreciated the “found family” vibes.
Oh, and the bonus epilogue?! The tears!! - soo good!!

I strongly recommend reading in order, for the best experience. Once done with this series, revisit the author's catalog for more unforgettable stories. Worth your time, IMO.

Fortunate to have received an ARC (thank you), I happily leave my review.

[Mick C · Rating 4 out of 5]

When your neighbor and schoolboy crush always seemed to bully you. He moves back to his hometown and finishes what he started....or as he says where he left off.

[Kiyomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was just the book I needed to get out of my reading slump. Sure, I slogged through other books, trying to get out of my mental funk. But Shea and Boon were the perfect pair to help me! They both had times where their head was so far up their back side they couldn't see the sun on a clear blue sky, but they also worked it out. Having the best friends and family to push them when needed.

I highlighted so many spots in this book, just to go back and read them when I feel the need.

"I know. It's not easy to hear, and it's not easy for me to say, but when you're wrong, I'm going to call you out on that sh*t. I would hope you'd do the same for me. " GAH! Everyone needs a tough love friend to help you see past your blind spots!

"It's okay to fall apart, but it's not okay to stay there." This was the sentence that helped pull me out of the brain fog funk I have been in.

5 stars, 10/10 recommend this book!

[AmandaJR · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am fully invested in the Wolfe family and this world and these characters and their happily ever afters. Marika is great at always delivering all the feels.

~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

[Wencke · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful love story.
From childhood frenemies to lovers. Loved it!
I hope we don’t have to leave this sympathetic little town, yet. MORE please!!
ARC provided by Author

[Melanie R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed getting to know Boon as the last of the Wolfe brothers came home as their late father requested. I liked Boon, he was flawed, he was a mostly absent father (due to his MLB career) but wants to take the time now to get to know his teen daughter and figure out what he wants to do in retirement. Once home he reconnects with Shae, the girl next door.
Shae and Gigi, Boon’s mom, are tough on him but they do help him reconnect with his daughter, Kinsley. As he and Shae started a relationship, he showed her how he had matured since their teen years and was much better able to communicate and deal with his feelings than he had as a teen. Shae’s marriage was rough, and she had some unresolved issues with Boon from high school, so she fought the chemistry between them. I liked that Shae gave Boon a chance when they began their romance and how well he treated her daily. He was also all in when he found out Shae was pregnant.
Shae did allow her insecurities to derail their relationship several times, which I did not love. Where Shae fell flat for me was her long-held belief that Boon was her bully. She told all her friends he was her childhood bully, and they treated him accordingly. I didn’t see what he did as extreme enough for that label. He messed up her tea party once as kids, he spent hours helping her hone her volleyball skills but wasn’t always nice about it and he told her that her prom date wasn’t coming versus letting her wonder where he was. He didn’t give the true reason why the guy wasn’t coming for prom, but he was trying to protect her. I felt like she redeemed herself once they got close and shared their secrets and he explained what happened in high school, even though she kept using the nicknames, she gave him that weren’t said in a complimentary way. However, she slid back when she broke up with him after overhearing what Kinsley’s mom said to Boon without even waiting for his response. I liked that he kept trying to get her to talk to him and they did get back together, but I don’t feel she really took responsibility for her action and fully redeemed herself.
Still, the book was entertaining, well written and well worth my time, I just didn’t like Shae as well as other FMC’s in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Run Home is the third book in the Wolfe Brothers series by author Marika Ray. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend reading the entire series. Once again, Marika Ray has completely knocked it out of the park and hit a home run with this story!

Boon Wolfe is used to being thrown curveballs seeing as he is a recently retired professional baseball player. However, having his teenage daughter Kinsley come to live with him during her senior year in high school is one curveball he never saw coming! Boon isn't one to back off from a challenge, but he is definitely striking out when it comes to parenting a teenager.

During her childhood, Shae Fletcher always had a love/hate relationship with her neighbor Boon Wolfe. She secretly had a crush on him throughout her teen years, but never told him. Boon has moved back home with his teenage daughter, and Shae refuses to let him break down the wall she built to keep him out so many years ago.

The story that unfolds pulls you in right from the start, and keeps your attention until the very end! The characters are well-developed and relatable, and I especially love the HAGS! This is a story of second chances, friendship, family, and love. I truly enjoyed the family dynamics between Boon and Kinsley, as well as Gigi and Kinsley. There is also a bond between Gigi and Shae that I absolutely loved to see as well.

Before I wrap this up, I have to say that the one thing I love about Marika Ray books is that she always has the perfect blend of seriousness, chemistry, and humor. In this story, there are some hilarious scenes involving some farm animals that literally had me in tears! I always look forward to seeing what crazy scene she will write next!

Overall, this is just a heartwarming and feel-good story with an amazing cast of characters and a well-written storyline. I definitely recommend reading The Run Home!

I received an ARC from the author. My views are my own and are in no way influenced by anyone else.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I’m taking care of you, Shae. Always have, always will.”

The last of the Wolf brothers has finally come home in The Run Home, and I had an absolute blast with this story. As kids, Shae—Boon’s next-door neighbor—harbored a fierce crush on him, even while seeing him as her personal tormentor. Meanwhile, Boon believed he was doing everything he could to protect Shae and always have her back. But after a painful incident in high school, Shae shut him out completely. Now, years later, Boon returns to town with his teenage daughter, and Shae is determined to resist his charm. Boon, however, is utterly obsessed with her and refuses to stay away.

“She wasn’t just the carrier of my son. She was the centerpiece of all of my dreams.”

I adored Shae’s strength and independence—she’s tough, capable, and guarded, yet still soft and vulnerable beneath the surface. Her past shaped how she sees the present, and watching her slowly awaken to the man Boon has become was deeply satisfying.

“Maybe I’d been wrong all these years acting like I hated her. Maybe is should have been flirting with her this whole time.”

Boon’s journey was just as compelling. He’s made his share of missteps—missing out on his daughter’s childhood and never telling Shae how he truly felt among them. But he’s ready to face those regrets and become the man he was always meant to be. I loved watching him evolve into someone grounded and protective, someone who shows up fully for the people he loves.

“I will never stop shooting my shot with you, Shae.”

The dynamic between Shae and Boon crackled with snark, tension, and fiery chemistry. Their push-and-pull kept them—and me—on edge, and their emotional growth made their love story all the more powerful. The Run Home is a heartfelt tale of family, forgiveness, and second chances. It left me smiling, and just a little bittersweet about saying goodbye to this unforgettable family.

[Booklover Judy Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

#SingleDad #SurprisePregnancy #FamilySeries #SmallTown #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. This final book in series is written in first person from an alternating dual POV, can be read as a standalone, and ends with a HEA. Because it is a family series, there may be spoilers of the first 2 books in this book if you read it first.
Shae is a lovable heroine. She has accepted her nerdiness and moved past many of the insecurities from her childhood and her first marriage. There is some damage though, that rears its ugly head from time to time. I adored her HAGS friend group, her sense of humor, her feisty spirit, her compassion, and her independence. Boon begins this book as a man who can’t quite get it together. After recently retiring from pro baseball, he is a full-time parent to his 17 -year-old daughter for the first time and he is floundering. He comes across as a bit of a jerk until we get to know him. Underneath that façade is a man with a soft heart that is full of his own insecurities.
The banter between Shae and Boon as they figure each other out at the adult level is top-notch. There is plenty of spice as what begins as a hate-fling quickly becomes a whole lot more. Childhood crushes become real love as Boon falls first, fast, and hard for the nerdy teacher. Her position as his daughter’s volleyball coach and the relationship she forms with Kinsley is icing on the cake. I loved that they are around each other at home as neighbors, and at work as teachers giving them lots of time to interact. I also loved that they are mature characters at 39 and 40.
I loved the layers in this story, especially Boon’s character arc. This was the perfect end to a wonderful series, and I cannot wait to see what the author allows Gigi to get into next.

[Kristee Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

“He and I had grown up together. I hated him for as long as I’d secretly been in love with him.”

Shae and Boon grew up next door to each other but you can’t exactly call them friends. Shae may have had a crush on him growing up but who didn’t, he was Mr. Popular, Mr. Baseball and she was the smart, nerdy girl that people picked on.
20 years later Boon is back in town with his teenage daughter and living next door to Shae again. Boon doesn’t understand why she seems to hate him but he definitely enjoys their banter. All that tension turned into more and next thing you know he’s sneaking into her house every night. All was good until Shae gets pregnant. Now Boon has some work to do, not only does he need to win his teenage daughter’s heart, he also needs to show Shae that he’s the man for her.


So happy to be back in Blueball with the Wolfe family!

Love the banter between Shae and Boon. Shae may have been the shy girl growing up but adult Shae is more than ready to go toe to toe with Boon and his annoying but hot smirk and flirty ways! The spice was spicing with these too! We all know there’s a fine line between love and hate, and all that tension turned into some spicy good times!
Love seeing Boon grow up, learn what really matters and be the best that Dad he can be to his daughter Kinsley and be the best man that Shae deserves.
So many fun moments, love Shae’s girl gang!

The Wolfe brother’s are settled now but I’m not ready to leave Blueball, I hope Marika has more to come!

[Tammy Moldovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting out of our own way to find love and your life direction

I loved, loved this second chance, opposites attract, single dad, accidental pregnancy romance. It is story full of sweet moments, strong families, painful pasts, spice, and love. It will give you all the swoony swoons along with the snort worthy laughs all the while pulling at your heartstrings with all the warm fuzzy emotions. Shae is a divorced 39 year old high school science teacher. She lives in the home she grew up in and has accepted being single and childless. Boon is a 40 yo retired professional baseball player who just moved back to his small hometown of Blueball. He has also just assumed primary parenting duties for his 17 yo daughter, Kinsley. Boon and Shae grew up next door to each other. He was the popular jock and she was the wallflower nerd. They had a lot of interactions growing up but their perceptions of them were vastly different. What starts as a no strings fling quickly morphs into something deeper and more real. To get to their HEA and turn the just a one time thing into forever will require baggage unpacking, heart opening, truth telling, healing, and life course correction. As always with this author, the story was well written and included engaging dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and a captivating storyline. Now that all the Wolfe brothers are happily settled, I am sad to leave this family. I’ll miss them. 4.5 stars.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final Wolfe brother has made his way back to Blueball and Marika shines with this witty enemies to lovers with a surprise baby romance.

The Run Home finally has Boon Wolfe returning home with his 17 year old daughter Kayleigh- and while his life feels a lot like it's out of control, there's one person that makes it feel like he's finally home- Shae Fletcher. Shae on the other hand does not have any warm fuzzy feelings about Boon moving back next door- in fact she doubles down on her dislike of her childhood nemesis.

Tension-Tension-Tension. Tension flows between these two like Niagra freaking Falls. Sure some of that tension is dislike and annoyance but so much of it is so much more. Boon has all the charm and swagger of a professional athlete and a guy that has had a pretty easy go at life. But sprinkled in Marika gives us those little glimpses of Boon's uncertainty in both his role as a father and in his feelings for Shae as well as some swoony sweetness teenage Boon had for the nerdy girl next door. Then there's Shae- the girl that never really fit in, in high school- proudly waving her nerd flag and single spinster status until her childhood crush turned perceived tormentor returns home and firmly inserts himself into almost every aspect of her life.

I loved the heated banter and awkward encounters between these two. And when things moved into a FWB category it was intense yet perfect especially as little feelings started to wiggle their way in to the arrangement. Admittedly I didn't love when Shae seemed to revert back into the insecure high school version of herself- though I understood it in the sense that she needed to be unsure so that Boon could woo her and show that he was all in with her and not because of circumstances between them.

I adore Marika and loved the way she set up challenges, tenderness and all the feels between Shae and Boon, but man, I was kind of indignant on Kayleigh's behalf on more than one occasion. Like the fact that Boon used his travel schedule as a professional athlete as an excuse for why he was an absent father. And seriously- what mother dumps her daughter off HER SENIOR YEAR so that she can "get married and live her life" that was on "hold" while raising her. Like what? Then to top it all off- her dad announces that he's having another baby and is going to "do it right" this time? Again WTF? That girl took it all in stride really. And yes, obviously it was all necessary to the plot but I still couldn't help but be annoyed for her 😂

All the Wolfe's have made it back to Blueball- but I'm sure it won't be the last we see of them especially if Mama Wolfe extends her matchmaking desires to the rest of Shae's HAGS friends!!

[Gale · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wolfe Brothers – these hunks never lived next door to me! They are sometimes clueless, in the silly boy kind way, and totally misunderstood, but they are NEVER mean-spirited. And Boon may be the King of Misunderstood! But he’s adorable, imho. He’s now the “primary” parent of a daughter who’s entering her senior year of high school – and she’s none too pleased about it. He’s scared spitless, but thrilled that she is living with him, and she acts like he’s the scum of the earth, as only a teenager can do. Enter his “new” next door neighbor, Shae, that he’s known for years. She is also a teacher at the high school where Kinsley is attending classes and he turns to her for help with communicating with his daughter. Except Shae hates him, loves Kinsley, but she’s still working thru years of feelings for Boon. Sort of. Let’s say their road to an HEA is extremely bumpy. I think Shae’s character could have been a wee bit…nicer, maybe? She’s just protecting herself but she does make Boon work for it. That’s their dance, though. I love how their banter makes me laugh. I love how good, really nice, Boon is but the women in his life just don’t see it.

Crazy family and friends, sexy times, and Shae and Boon. What a ride!

[Sandi Hatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was honoured to receive an advanced copy of this story and this is my honest review.

Shea Fletcher is a school teacher. "Shae was the ultimate nerd girl" who was bullied through high school by Boon.

Boon Wolfe is a famous retired baseball player, dad to 17yr old daughter Kinsley.

One of my favorite quotes has to be.....
“I’m getting love bombed by a goat. Whilst grown up Shae was turning out to be a worthy opponent in every way. And I really duckin’ liked it."

Shae not only can't help but think it's typical that when Boon comes back into her life he now turns out to be inferno hot!❤️‍🔥But she also has to deal with him being a coach at the school she works at.

Shae never swears but she is the one to decide on hate flipping 🍆with Boon which results in a beautiful blessing.

Shae has her world rocked 😉whilst Boon's is flipped upside down. 🙃

Can Boon right all the wrongs he's made or will he be able to take Shae to the Moon and back.

[Cecilia Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shae & Boon grew up together, right next door. In those years, their interactions were unsteady and neither understood the other. When they find themselves neighbors again, years later, they learn their connection is more than they ever expected.

I had a little trouble understanding Boon, at first, until I realized he was still learning himself after years of being who he thought he should be as a professional baseball player. We, as the reader, are with him as he figures out who he really is and what his heart wants. So, don't be put off if you don't connect in the beginning; you'll get there.

Shae, on the other hand, is a woman I see myself in. She faces life head on, alongside her HAGS (a friend group you will adore!). Her imperfections and insecurities are parts of her without defining her. With Shae, the reader feels like one of her besties.

Add in Boon's big and loving family, and you have a rom-com that knocks it out of the park.

[Lyn Brownlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Good! Loved it!
This is the third book in the Wolfe Brothers series and it was just as amazing as the last two.
At times so hilariously funny I was snorting and at others where I had tears in my eyes as it was so emotional.
An all round excellent story of a son coming home after retiring from professional baseball and being reunited with the woman that he had always tried to protect whilst growing up. Unbeknownst to her.
Boon and Shae sure were attracted to each other but in her eyes they had more of a hate relationship.
Boon’s efforts with building a relationship with his teenage daughter, Kinsley was also beautiful.
Such a fun novel with fantastic characters throughout, of a man not afraid to shower affection on his woman, also show his daughter how much he cares then add in some steamy romance and this novel was an absolute pleasure to read.
As hinted, I’d definitely love this series to continue with Lydia and the other girls from HAGS finding their own partners.

[Marni Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Run Home - Wolfe Brothers Book 3 ) oh my gosh am I so so sad this series is ending . In The Run Home we get Boom and Shaes journey and oh my what an emotional rollercoaster it was . Because really , who doesn’t love a great sports / enemies to lovers and surprise pregnancy love story . A story filled with angst and humor and witty banter . Moments that are so heartwarming and heartbreaking you’ll be swooning one minute and feeling like your heart is.being torn In two the next . All I can really say without giving anything away.because trust me when I say you’re going to want to experience every single second of this journey for yourself is that I absolutely adored these two so so much. The chemistry they shared , the different layers to their characters, the complexities in their relationship and how likable and relatable both were . I mean I smiled , I laughed out loud , I cried like a baby and cheered so freaking hard the whole way through .

[Mary Brannian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shae and Boon had grown up together, with Boon regarding Shae as the annoying little sister… but one of which he was protective . Shae spent her childhood yearning for something that would never happen, with someone she had always wanted, yet still she hoped…

All grown up (and worn out), Boon returns to his family home in Blueball to pursue a new life path. Juggling a new job with a teenage daughter he barely knew, running into Shae was the last thing he expected; discovering that Shae was his daughter’s teacher? Icing on the cake! Or was it?

Come join the clan at Blueball and dive right into the lives of Boon Wolfe and Shae Fletcher, as they navigate the complexities of adulthood colored by childhood memories and hidden hurts. Author Marika Ray has a true talent of creating characters that live and breathe, page to page; sentence to sentence. A thoroughly enjoyable book with an HEA that will leave you cheering!

[Susan Hamann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boon has always had at least a little crush on Shae, the girl next door. But she never knew it. She thought he not only didn't like her, but that he bullied her. Yet, she had a crush on him.

Now he's come back home, along with a 17 year old daughter and a very successful baseball career in his rear view mirror. She is in her late 30's still living in the house next door, that her much older parents left to her. She's teaching school in town. The same school where Boon has taken on a position of Health teacher and Baseball coach.

They clash and don't get along, although each one is turned on by the other. Boon is kind hearted and acknowledges his mistakes, including being a mostly absent father. He's not a great communicator, he feels deeply, but the wrong words come out.

Another great, and sexy story by Marika Ray. I laughed out loud.

[Imogen Dior · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed The Run Home. I really liked both main characters, they had amazing chemistry and banter throughout the book. I loved the humour throughout the book too it was balanced very nicely with the romance. The development we saw within Boon’s character was done so well and it was so heartwarming seeing him really work to build a better relationship with Kinsley and admit his mistakes. Seeing how Boon was with Shae towards the end was so cute! I loved their love story. I really appreciated reading Kinsley’s relationship with both Boon and Shae. I adored the HAGS group and the friendships they all had and how they were just ride or die. Kinsley and Gigi were also great characters and seeing them together and teaming up on Boon was always a hoot! His brothers and their families were great with their appearances too.

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boon is the last Wolfe brother to move home, per his father’s dying wish. Warrick and Colson have their stories, so I was eagerly awaiting Boon’s. When he returns home with his teenaged daughter, Kinsley, he gets the chance to be there for her. He’d mainly been an absentee father due to his baseball career. Kinsley thinks it’s a little too late, but will Boon be able to prove he’s all in now? Boon always had a thing for Shae, although she thought he was her bully. She now lives alone in her parent’s home, which is next door to Boon’s mom’s home. He hopes he’ll be able to win Shae over, but it’s not going to be easy. No spoilers so grab your copy and see what happens and if Boon wins the love of his daughter and Shae. I just love this town and all the characters we’ve met.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Ariana Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was sweet. And funny. I enjoyed the banter and attitudes between the MCs. They grew up as next door neighbors and Boon always looked out for Shae. But she thought he hated her. So now that he’s back she’s determined not to reignite her crush on him and keep her distance.

Well…. You know things don’t always go to plan. As their relationship grows and changes he becomes a better person, man, and father to his teenage daughter Kinsley. It was really rewarding getting to experience him growing and changing and taking reps for his past without giving excuses for his behavior.

I read this book in a day. It was just really well paced and enjoyable that I wanted to keep turning those pages.

I received an ARC for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Run Home is the third book in the Wolfe Brothers series but it can easily be read as a stand alone. I didn't notice any references to significant events of previous stories other than the couples' names, and Boon doesn't live in Blueball in the earlier books. The events of this book are separate.

The Run Home has mature characters with a retired celebrity athlete parenting a senior in high school, moving in with his family and living nextdoor to his childhood almost-frenemy. There are many relationships featured with side characters - brothers, parents, children, friends, neighbors. I especially like the strong female characters that can be honest with Shae even when it's hard.

I received a copy of the book at my request and the opinions here are my own.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I admit I’m not a huge fan of accidental pregnancy stories, and I’m still not entirely sure why Shae thought that Boon was a bully when they were in school, but wow. The way he went from aimless and clueless to stepping up is pure magic, and classic Marika. It’s gorgeous to see. But I also loved watching Shae soften and learn to lean on someone besides her girlfriend group, to believe that Boon could be better, that he could be relied on. That’s a journey that can be incredibly hard for the overly self-reliant, and it was handled deftly. There are also plenty of comedic moments to counteract any undue emotional content, and Boon’s hard look at who he needs to be, both for his daughter and his baby, is definitely emotional. Well done!

[Cindy Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Last of the Wolfe Brothers Series brings Boon Wolfe back home. Retired from his baseball career, Boon brings his 17 year old daughter, Kinsley to his hometown to try to connect with her before she goes to college. Being home again, Boon never expected his attraction to his next door neighbor, Shae, to still be as strong as ever. Boon protected Shae from the sidelines, and always wanted her but deemed himself not worthy. Shae always had a crush on Boon growing up, but believed that Boon bullied her. When past truths, come to light along with fiery attraction, Boon & Shae heat the pages as they find their HEA with lots of chuckles scattered around. Loved this couple and the HAGS group.

[Siobhan Yilmaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boon Wolfe is the youngest brother and possibly the most complex. He talks big, but beneath it all he's a real sweetheart. It seems like he's had a thing for Shae since he first laid eyes on her but doesn't quite know how to process it - this leads to Shae thinking he's a bully; you know the old pull the hair of the girl you like thing, when really he's looking out for her from afar.
I liked the difference in this story and it was great to read Boon slowly realise his feelings.
Shae is a well rounded character who has things in order but obviously enjoys the chaos Boon brings.
Also, all us girls need a HAGS club. Where can we sign up?

[Lady M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars. I normally am not a fan of enemies to lovers, so I wasn't excited digging and I realized that's what this was (I don't read blurbs or tropes). But I ended up enjoying things as they unfolded, and am disappointed to realize Boon was the last brother and the series is apparently over. I liked Shae so much, even though she needed a hood talking to! I thought Kinsley was a great character to bridge Boon's old life with his new life. The life he was always meant to have, he just didn't know it. Make sure to grab that bonus epilogue at the end.

[Quinn Fforde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boon and Shae have known each other forever, but childhood incidents and misunderstandings have made them enemies. Now Boon is back in town, living next door with his daughter. Shae can't ignore him or the feelings he inspires. Their chemistry finally erupts, but Shae insists that there is no actual connection between them. Boon has finally matured and is trying to be the right man for Shae. She holds her disbelief until it gets really annoying and her friends have to help her face the truth. It was really good to see all 3 brothers and their mom happy and settled in their new lives.

[Fleur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved the glimpses of Boon in the previous books so his book being next made me a very very happy lady. Boons retirement is not going as expected, he is moving back home which is fantastic for being able to spend more time with his family but also his teenage daughter has moved in and things are well awkward lol He is has Shae living next door and my oh my does that bring out some feelings!
This was an absolute delightful read that had me up late as I needed to finish it before going to bed!