Take My Kiss

Willow Branch Mountain #3

by Brooke Montgomery

A forced proximity stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a cowboy who’s ready to settle down and the single mom who’s used to doing everything alone, but reluctantly takes his help when a threat looms…


I met him at a wedding and his Southern charm quickly swept me off my feet—and into his bed.

The following morning, I bailed before he woke up and never planned to see him again. As a single mom of two, my priorities are my kids, work, and school. Dating isn't even on my radar.

But when a man comes after my son and follows us home, we’re forced into hiding.

Staying at the house of my one-night stand I ghosted over a year ago is the last thing I expect when the door opens, so I do the only rational thing I can think of and pretend I don't remember him.
 
And I definitely don't anticipate him taking care of me when I get sick, watching my kids, or cooking for us—but he does without hesitation.

It’s impossible not to fall for him, especially when he helps me confront my past.

I'm not the only one at risk for getting attached to him, his family, or small mountain town. My kids adore him and want us to stay, but my life is complicated enough as it is—and it'd never work out.


Perfect for fans of:
✔️ Forced proximity
✔️ Protective heroes
✔️ Caretaking & Acts of Service
✔️ Lots of banter & angst
✔️ Spicy open-door romances
✔️ All the yearning, tension, & HEA you crave




Take My Kiss is book #3 in the Willow Branch Mountain interconnected series. Each one ends in a happily-ever-after with a hook into the next one, and although you don’t have to read them in order, you’ll get a better reading experience if you do.

Genres: Romance, Westerns, Forced Proximity, Small Town Romance, Cowboy Romance

333 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 11, 2026

About the author

Brooke has been writing romance since 2013 under the USA Today Bestselling author retired pen names: Brooke Cumberland and Kennedy Fox, and now: Brooke Montgomery and Brooke Fox. She loves writing small town romance with big families and happily ever afters! She lives in the frozen tundra of Packer Nation with her husband, teenager daughter and pack of dogs. Brooke's addicted to caffeine, cold winter nights, and afternoon naps. She found her passion for telling stories during winter break one year in grad school—and she hasn’t stopped since.

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Reviews

[Megan Coggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh sweet love at first sight. 💕

A man obsessed from a one night stand.
Colton Langston
Runs the families ranch resort
But rocks a cowboy hat and piercings and tattoos
Adores her children
And takes them in to live with him

Amelia
Single mom to two
Does not pick men well 🤣
In danger

I enjoyed the suspense/mystery subplot to this one.
Definitely a few wild turns!!

Lots of new faces I’m excited to see what is in the future

Arc review ✨

[Dev (lit.lark) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Brooke for an early copy of this one!

Ummm I think I have a new favorite Brooke book. I don’t know what it was about this one that just hooked me right from the start. I inhaled this one in under 24 hours.

Colt + Amelia were everything. I loooved how patient and doting Colt was from the start. He is a top tier book boyfriend. Every interaction he had with Sam and Lily turned me into the heart eye emoji. He deserves everything. I loved Amelia and how honest she was. The way they both just said what they meant and how they felt actually was great. They had amazing chemistry, and the spice was.. spicing. Brooke never misses with that.

I loved all the side characters and the somewhat unhinged plot and how it all came together at the end. I could NOT put this one down once I started.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 in the series and I really liked it.

I love a single parent troupe and Colton was so sweet with not only Amelia but also her kids!

These family series I loved them and I can’t wait for Colton brother Bodie book and Amelia friend single mom Raven next surprise pregnancy YES YES YES!

[Anna Autero · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ARC of Take My Kiss, book 3 in the Willow Branch Mountain series by Brooke Montgomery. This was another great story in the series. The bit of suspense kept me turning the page and I definitely didn’t anticipate the twist toward the end. Colt and Amelia’s story was an overall great read.

[WinkingReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴. 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯’ 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺.”

Amazing read! This series gets better and better with each book!❤️‍🔥Perfect read for small-town cowboy romance lovers.

Everyone deserves a Colton Langston in their life.. aaaah, i love him so much. He's adorable, patient, hardworking,(𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬) incredible with kids just perfect and everything you need in an MMC with a soft spot for single moms.

𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞:
• Cooks for her and her kids
• Takes care of her kids despite her refusal
• Books her a facial, mani and pedi, and seaweed bath and massage appointment because he believes self care would be good for her
• Loves her kid like his own
• Takes care of her and ensures she's satiated
• Takes her son to fishing and does her daughter's hair
• Gives her and her kids whatever they want
• Wakes up early to take care of the kids so that she can sleep in

And Amelia, she's a strong woman. I'm so happy for her for not letting her fears and past win and for giving Colt the chance to show her what it means to be genuinely loved and appreciated.

And the kids, Sam and Lily are so adorable they own my heart.

Reading this book was fun, the plot was hooking, the attraction between Colt and Amelia was Mwaah😚... And the spice? Gosh those two are freaky!❤️‍🔥

🎀𝕱𝖆𝖛 𝕼𝖚𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖘:
✨️“𝓣𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓴𝓲𝓼𝓼. 𝓣𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓶𝓮. 𝓘’𝓶 𝓭𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓹𝓾𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓷’ 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝔂.”
✨️“𝓘 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓷𝓸 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓵𝓯-𝓷𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓮𝓷 𝓭𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓲𝓷’ 𝓸𝓷 𝓶𝓮, 𝓼𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓭𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓰𝓸𝓽𝓽𝓪 𝓫𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓻𝓷𝓮𝓭,𝓘’𝓭 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝔀𝓪𝓽𝓬𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓷𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓭.”
✨️𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓪 𝓛𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷.
𝓜𝓻𝓼. 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓪 𝓛𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷.
𝓜𝓻. 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓜𝓻𝓼. 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓽𝓸𝓷 𝓛𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓷.
𝓨𝓮𝓪𝓱, 𝓘 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽…𝓪 𝓵𝓸𝓽.
✨️“𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓷𝓵𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘’𝓶 𝓭𝓮𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵 ’𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓱𝓸𝓹𝓲𝓷’ 𝓘 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓶𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓸𝓷 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓻𝓮 𝓰𝓸𝓷𝓮, ’𝓬𝓪𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓪𝓼𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷’𝓽 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓭, 𝓘’𝓶 𝓬𝓻𝓪𝔃𝔂 ’𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾. 𝓗𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝔀𝓮 𝓶𝓮𝓽—𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮.”
✨️“𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓴 𝓸𝓯 𝓶𝔂 𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓪𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼. 𝓔𝓪𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷’ 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓷𝓮𝓮𝓭. 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝔂’𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮.”𝓪𝔀𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓮, 𝓬𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓯𝓪𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓲𝓻
✨️“𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 𝓽𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓸𝓯𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓼𝓽𝓾𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓷’ 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓵𝓲𝓬𝓴 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓼𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓽 𝓫𝓸𝓭𝔂 𝓾𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓵 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓷’ 𝓶𝔂 𝓷𝓪𝓶𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓫𝓮𝓰𝓰𝓲𝓷’ 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮. 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵𝔂, 𝓸𝓯 𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼𝓮.”

✨️“𝓣𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓪𝓼 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓪𝓼 𝓘 𝓭𝓸,𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓫𝓮 𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓻𝓾𝓷 𝓪𝔀𝓪𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮, 𝓼𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓫𝓮 𝓬𝓮𝓻𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓯𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓶𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷’.”“𝓘 𝓭𝓸, 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓫𝓮𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮,”

💙𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
• Small Town Romance
• Cowboy Romance
• Single Mom of two
• One night stand
• Forced Proximity
• Found Family
• Acts of Service

𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓛𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓵: 🌶🌶🌶🌶

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Book 3 of the Willow Branch Mountain series!

I was lucky enough to receive as an ARC 🥰

Small-town romance + protective cowboy + single mom + forced proximity?
Say less. I’m already obsessed.

Take My Kiss delivers heart, heat, and high emotion in the best way possible.

Amelia is doing what she’s always done—handling everything on her own. As a single mom of two, her life revolves around her kids, work, and school. Dating? Not even a consideration. Especially not after a one-night stand she ghosted over a year ago.
But when a threat puts her son in danger and forces them into hiding, the last place she expects to land is at the doorstep of that very man.

Colton is ready to settle down. He’s steady, grounded, and pure Southern charm wrapped in flannel and boots. And when Amelia and her kids need help? He doesn’t hesitate.
The forced proximity tension is so good. Especially with Amelia pretending she doesn’t remember him (the audacity 😅). Meanwhile, Colton absolutely remembers.

What makes this story shine is Colton’s quiet devotion. He cooks. He watches the kids. He takes care of Amelia when she’s sick. He shows up in every possible way—no ego, no pressure, just steady, unwavering support.
And the kids? They adore him. Watching that bond grow added such a tender, emotional layer to the story.

There’s angst, longing, banter, and plenty of open-door spice—but at its core, this book is about trust, healing, and learning that it’s okay to let someone carry the weight with you.

Tropes:
🤠 Protective Cowboy
🏡 Small Mountain Town
💛 Single Mom
🔥 Forced Proximity
🍳 Acts of Service Hero

If you love swoony caretaking heroes, strong single moms, and small-town romances where the whole family gets their HEA—Take My Kiss absolutely deserves a spot on your TBR.

[Briana smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️😭

The way I am so insanely in love with these characters is unreal. You take a rugged, tattooed, pierced man and a single mom of 2 who's terrified of relationships and BOOM perfection😙

Amelia is such a beautiful mom inside and out. Uprooting her life at such a young age and having to battle against not only her horrible babies dad's but her parents. Leaving scars and trust issues. I felt like Amelia's bestfriend in a way, helping her trust people again😭

Colton THE GUSHIEST SOFTEST DOWN BAD MAN EVER!!!!! They met and instantly he was like "that's mine" baby in hands and all. With a quick hookup, a wakeup with no note and a year going by we had a YEARNING MAN.
We have men afraid to commit but Colton was ready to be a father and husband. The way he was taking care of them had me CRYING. He stepped but but never pushed boundaries and made sure what he was doing was okay🥹

There was mystery and shock to this one too. My jaw doesnt drop often but that twist had me setting my kindle down like HUH🤨😯 So unexpected and I LOVED THAT.

These kids may be the sweetest(and also gave me small heart attacks) I've read.🥹 I absolutely loved watching them learn and grow too.

I cant WAIT for the next book. I just know its also going to cure me😭

thank you Brooke for the earc💘

booksta- romance.with.bri

[Sierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨Arc Review✨
Take My Kiss
Willow Branch Mountain Book 3
1st Person Duel POV
Available Feb 25th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️.5

🤠Protective Cowboy
🏡Small Mountain Town
💙Single Mom
🔥Forced Proximity
🍳Acts of Service Hero

I don’t know what kind of magic Brooke Montgomery sprinkles into her books, but the second I start one, adulting is officially canceled. It’s giving Hallmark-after-dark, small-town tension, swoony mystery… and I eat it up every single time.

Amelia is a single mom of two who has zero time for distractions…she’s juggling work, school, kids, life. But one night at a wedding? She lets loose… and ends up in a very hot one-night stand with cowboy Colton. And then she ghosts him. (Ma’am. Why. 🤦🏻‍♀️)

Fast forward a year, and a threat against her son forces her to flee Sugarland Creek. And the man who steps up to protect her and her babies? Yep. Colton. Cue the forced proximity, unresolved tension, top tier pining, flirty banter, adorable kids, and a scene stealing pup.

There’s longing, open door spice🔥, and all the swoony caretaking vibes, but at its heart, this story is about trust, healing, and learning you don’t have to carry everything alone.

If you love strong single moms, protective cowboys, small-town drama, and swoon worthy moments this one absolutely deserves a spot on your never ending TBR. 💋📚

[Mona · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review: Brooke Montgomery
Take My Kiss (Willow Branch Mountain Series #3) - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75 / 🌶🌶🌶

This is the third book in the series and it keeps getting better. I couldn’t put this book down, I needed to know what happens.

This book follows Colton, who is the pierced and tattoo cowboy who helps on the family ranch resort and Amelia, who is a single beautiful mom, who doesn't have the best of luck picking a good man, studying part-time while working.

Some of the tropes for this book are below:

🐎 Forced Proximity
🤭 Protective Heros
🐎 Hot Banter
🤭 Spicy open door romance

The suspense in the book was amazing because, we needed to know what was happening and the outcome. The sexual tension and chemistry between them was hot and amazing, they couldn't get enough of each other. The banter with each other was basically foreplay, the book is spicy.

Sam, Lily and Remi were just an added bonus in the book, as they make the book complete. This is instant family which is just amazing, and the love for each other was just there from the beginning.

I definitely need the rest of the series, a very highly recommended book to read.

Thank you Brooke Montgomery for giving me this amazing opportunity to read this ARC and to give my honest review just I loved.

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

“From the outside, we’d look like a family— a mom and dad putting their kids to bed, reading stories, and kissing them goodnight. But in reality, they’re only here temporarily, giving me a glimpse of what I yearn to have someday. The kids getting attached isn’t the only thing Amelia should worry about while being here. Because I am too.”

Take My Kiss | Brooke Montgomery | Willow Branch Mountain #3

Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5, 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

“The only thing I’m delusional ’bout is hopin’ I can move on from you once you’re gone, ’cause in case you haven’t noticed, I’m crazy ’bout you. Have been since the moment we met— the first time.”

Read this if you love: one night stand | single mom | forced proximity | small town | heroine in hiding | acts of service | secret hookups

“I care deeply, especially for you, Amelia. That’ll never change.”

I loved Colton and Amelia’s chemistry from the first moment they met. They were two magnets who just couldn’t stay apart. Colt’s affection for not only Amelia but her kids was so swoony and adorable. I also love how Colt’s family is always around both for the help and the humor. The suspense plot was not at all what I was expecting, but so good!

Thank you @brookewritesromance for the eARC. I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

[Gendyl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm torn between 4 and 3 stars when it comes to rating this book. I'm thinking of rating it a 4 because it has a good plot, very likeable characters and a really good flow. There are super sweet moments between the MCs, cute moments between the kids and Colton, and multiple scenes that made me say awwww.

But then, the book didn't summon the butterflies in my chest, didn't left me hot and panting while reading the sexy scenes, and didn't made me go gaga over Colton and Amelia. Hence, I am thinking of rating it a 3.

I may have set the bar really high for this book because the previous 2 books in this series blew me away. So I have a high expectations for this book. And that expectation that I had made this book feel flat for me.

Taking into consideration that (1)Colton and Amelia are very likeable, and so are the entire Langston and Hollis clan! (2) the story is heart warming and sweet and (3)a very satisfying epilogue and bonus epilogue, I went ahead and rated this book a 4!

I really love that every book so far in this series has different vibes from each other. Take My Name is angsty. Take My Love has comedy, and Take My Kiss has some suspense/thriller thingy going on. I can't wait for the next book of the series!

[Amy [Book Addict Reviews] · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia and Colton first meet at a wedding, now time has passed and Amelia is forced to leave Sugarland Creek and ends up staying with Colton.

Colton will win you over in a heartbeat. Seriously, the things he does are so sweet and caring. He is extremely protective, not just of Amelia but also her two kids. They way he is with her kids!? I am obsessed. Amelia is strong. I love who she is and how she loves her kids and seriously gives them the world. She can take care of herself, but I also love seeing her be treated and pampered the way she deserves.

The chemistry between Colton and Amelia is off the charts. From the moment they first meet Colton is all about her and Amelia is also attracted, but she has more than herself to think about. I love seeing them tiptoe around each other and fight the ever growing attraction brewing between them.

I absolutely couldn’t get enough of these two and absolutely devoured their story. I loved every single moment of it and it had me feeling all the emotions from start to finish.

If you’re looking for a single mom, small town, forced proximity, one night stand romance check this one out.

[book_queen_forever · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

Another fantastic story from Brooke Montgomery. I love this series so much and I love the sibling element as each story shows their love story for each of the siblings.
This time around take my kiss we have Colton and Amelia.

The story itself was fantastic and well written. It was such a cute little romance story, it gave second vibes as the main characters had a one- night stand before.
I loved the family dynamic too; colt was so great with Amelia’s kids and step up for them without hesitation.

And now the relationship and chemistry between colt and Amelia was amazing!! He was perfect and so patient with her and help her believe in love and trusting someone again after only ever being hurt in the past by men. But Colton was the perfect example of how a man should be..and he fell fast and hard for Amelia.

The characters, the storyline, the setting was all spot on. And with all that blended together it just works so beautifully.

Such a great story! An amazing addition to the series. Can’t wait for the next book!

[Ginny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am absolutely loving this series! If you’ve been here since Sugarland Creek like I have, you’ve probably been eagerly waiting for more of Amelia — and this was so worth the wait. Colton falls hard the moment he sees her and has the night of his life, only to wake up and find she’s gone. The chemistry between them just lights up every page.
I adored how patient Colton is, giving Amelia the space she needs and supporting her in every possible way — honestly, the things that man does… wow. And Sam and Lily? You can’t help but fall completely in love with those two; they’re the sweetest kids.
This was one of those stories I couldn’t wait to dive into, and it delivered on every single front. And yes, the ‘Cowboy Rule’ had me grinning, and every time Colton says “darlin’” you just melt. I loved this book so much, and now I’m ridiculously excited for the next one.

[Alyssa Gomes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Take my Kiss

Colton experienced love at first sight at Wilder and Delilah’s wedding, when he see’s Amelia. After spending the perfect night together, she’s gone by the time he wakes up. Over a year later while she and her children are in need of a place to stay, he provides them with a safe place. I love an MMC who is honest, communicates well, has a good relationship with his family, and who easily opens his home and heart to a pair of kids who need stability and affection during a tough time, and Colton was all of those things. Amelia was just the right amount of jaded and independent without it holding her back from accepting the love Colton gave. Lily and Sam’s relationship with Colton really made this a great story. This book was full of twists and turns and so suspenseful, while providing an epic love story for Colton and Amelia. Can’t wait for the series to continue!

[Coffeenbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

- Single mother
- ONS to more
- Instant attraction
- He falls first
- Found family

Did I absolutely devour this book? Why, yes, I did. There was something very special about the way that Colt treated Amelia. I mean, fan myself, get a cold drink level of care. He was, by far, the best book boyfriend I've read in ages! The way he loved her AND her kids, no questions was so sm3xy.

Amelia hasn't had the greatest luck in family or men, so she was understandably reluctant for anything other than one night....which she could not stop thinking about!

Luckily, events brought them back together and Colt is going to do everything he can to show her that he is her forever.

So, so good! And don't even START with the special little treats Brooke put in the advanced copy. Whew!

[Sarah Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful and exciting read.

This was a great addition to the Willow Branch Mountain series. I absolutely loved Colt. His instant attraction to Amelia, and his selfless, steadfast and tender care for her and her beautiful children was so gorgeous to read. Watching Amelia lower her walls whilst surrounded by the love and care of Colt and his family was heartwarming, and the simmering attraction between them made for a delicious slow burn which eventually ignited into a blissful and burning passion. There were some unexpected twists and turns and heartstopping moments, which kept me on the edge of my seat, and ultimately a beautiful happy ending for the pair.

I was lucky to receive an early copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Candace P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely my new favorite of the series. I absolutely loved what a sweet and caring person Colt is and how he helped Amelia when she was in trouble.

I loved how the story started with a wedding hook-up, and absolutely loved how Amelia tried to play it off like she didn't remember when she moved out to Willow Branch after someone was following her. I also loved that Colt took it in stride, then it becomes a running joke throughout the book.

There were some great suspenseful moments and the twists and turns has me on the edge of my seat! I was so excited to meet a few new characters and see the set up for the next book in the series!

[Emma (thecaffeinatedbookaholic) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Colt & Amelia’s story!!! Amelia and her kids have to move in with Colt when she’s in danger—my favorite kind of forced proximity! And it means Amelia can’t ignore the night they spent together a year ago (which neither of them can stop thinking about)! Colt is down bad for her, and I was living for it. The way this man stepped in and just did whatever he could to make things easier on Amelia? SWOON. I adored him with her kids. I loved Amelia’s determination and I loved the way people showed her she has support. I loved the suspense, and didn’t see any of the twists coming!! It was all so good!!

[ARC review]

[jess.booksandlattes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The greenest of green flags ever written is Colton. Hands down. He’s a mythical unicorn. I fell for him hook, line and sinker. Take my kiss is book 3 in the Willow Branch series and my new favorite. It’s entirely too wholesome in the family aspect and super suspenseful on numerous occasions my heart was lurching from my chest, then I’d be teary then back to swooning - (Brooke what are you trying to do to me?) I couldn’t put this book down. Time just didn’t exist and before I knew it I was at the end.

What to expect:
caretaking and acts of service
one night stand
suspense sub plots
small mountain town
found family
solo parent of two kids
instant connection

[Tiffani Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colton and Amelia's story was so cute and heartwarming!

It's not often you get a cinnamon roll with tattoos AND piercings, and throw in his loving guard dog...who wouldn't love him? Amelia is the strong mom we all aspire to be and does it on her own no less so it was nice seeing her get pampered and loved on. I'm a sucker for when the partner treats the other's kids like their own so they already had my heart.

Take my Kiss made me laugh, almost cry, nervous, then all put back together again. Great book!

[Michelle C · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Take my kiss. take whatever you want from me. I’m done pushin’ you away.” ❤️‍🔥🥰. I melted when Amelia said this to Colton. This book has so many emotions, twist, chemistry, love and so much more. They had one night of passion and didn’t think they would see each other again. But it appears that fate and life have other plans. Colton opens his home to protect Amelia and her kids Sam and Lily. Life is never the same. Oh and these kids, they are such a huge part of the story. I could go on but you just need to pick this one up. Be ready not to set it down until the end. Enjoy

[Lisa Hambridge (lisamareebooks1109) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was another winner from Brooke. The plot was perfect. The twists were perfect additions, and I love the found family vibes. Colton was a fantastic MMC, I enjoyed how he treated Amelia and her children. Amelia was an FMC that I loved reading the bond she had with her children, the relationships she developed with the side characters, and the way she opened up to Colton. The storyline involving Amelia and some revelations of her family were perfect. It was amazing to see how Amelia handled everything that came her way and grew throughout the book.

[Stephanie Routhier · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received a copy of this book as an ARC. This review and thoughts are mine alone.*

Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Brooke.

You and I both know how much i love this series. Each book has been better than the last.

But THIS?
This is a masterpiece.

I am in LOVE with Colton. I’m so sorry. That’s super disrespectful to Amelia.. but it’s something about the “darlin’” that gets me swooning HARD.

Gosh. I love each member of this family and the love they all have for each other.

Can we have another one now? I need more!

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This third installment of the Willow Branch Mountain series is a gem that monopolized my time from start to finish. Witty banter, snark and hilarious situations are interspersed with tender moments, cute kids and evidence of what a loving family looks like. The chemistry between Amelia and Colt is both explosive and sweet, tugging on heartstrings and raising room temperatures. The suspense and plot twist at the end make the happy ever after all the better and left me highly anticipating the next installment of this intriguing series.

[Hannah Soileau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Take My Kiss was a great read! I loved the meet cute and the reunion of Colton and Amelia a year later. Colton is the ultimate cinnamon roll MMC with tattoos and piercings. Amelia is a strong and resilient mom. The kids brought a lot of fun and sweetness to the story while Colton and Amelia brought spice and such a sweet connection. The way Colton spoils and pampers Amelia was my favorite! The suspense was great, I totally didn’t expect the twists and turns this story took.

Thank you Brooke for this arc! All opinions are my own.

[Shere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen if you were ever looking for THE most perfect man ever, I’d direct you to this book. The amount of times I went “awww that is so sweet” and kicked my feet while reading. I can’t tell you.


Colton and Amelia’s story was action packed, full of suspense, swoon worthy moments and things that make your heart melt. Amelia is a strong woman, she’s had to be. Trying to support herself and her family. Working her butt off. She deserves a man like Colton. I could keep going and say all the ways I loved this book, but then we’d be here for ever!

[Kait · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia and Colton literally stole my heart. I loved every second of their story. Colt was every girls dream guy, his patience and attentiveness. Their chemistry was INSANE and their banter was *chefs kiss*. Colt had me squeezing and kicking my feet every time he said darlin'. 🥵 Lily & Sam were the perfect additions to the story, you couldn't not love them immediately.

also...Raven and Bodie?! I CANT WAIT!!!

tropes:
single mom
one night stand
heroine in hiding
forced proximity

Thank you Brooke for the early copy!

[Jemma Newby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm in love with these two. Colton and Amelia are just so sweet and perfect together. Colt is just so swoony and may have joined my ever growing list of book boyfriends. This book is just everything I love a single mum , finding love with cute little children and a guy that will do anything for them. I just love all the Langstons and I can't wait for the next book in the series. I loved seeing some very familiar faces again and i can't wait for a certain cousin to hopefully get his book. Fantastic five star read that I devoured in one go.

[K Webz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is addictive! Take My Kiss, the third book in this series, brings emotions, a single mom, protective cowboy, and small town romance.

Amelia and Colton are perfect together. Colton fell for Amelia the moment he first saw her. Amelia, who has always made work, school and her kids the priority, fell for the man who took care of her and her kids.

Loved the suspense added in with the romance.