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Wells Ranch #5
Love Wells Kept: A Wells Ranch Novel
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Expected 7 Jul 26After an accident erases years of his memory, a man returns to his family's ranch in hopes of piecing back together the life and love he thought he had lost forever.
He’s forgotten their love story. She’ll help him write a new one.
Jackson and Kate have been happily married for over ten years and live a beautifully chaotic life raising two young children on Wells Ranch. But when Jackson sustains a severe head injury that sends him into a coma, years of his memory are gone by the time he wakes. Doctors are confident it will return with time, but Jackson feels like a stranger in his own life. How can he have a wife and children but not know them?
Kate tries to remain strong for her family, but she secretly mourns the loss of the man she knew and fears he may never return. She leans on her Wells Ranch family, who she needs now more than ever. It’s scary and difficult, but she won’t give up on Jackson and their love, no matter how long it takes.
Despite early struggles, Kate and Jackson share tender moments that stir something in Jackson, even though he doesn’t fully understand it. As more time passes, bits and pieces of Jackson’s memories return, and he starts slowly rediscovering his instincts as a husband and dad. And though Jackson and Kate’s love story may need a rewrite, they’ll come to discover this new chapter might just be stronger than all the ones that came before.
Don’t miss any of Bailey Hannah’s steamy Wells Ranch
ALIVE AND WELLS • SEEING RED • CHANGE OF HART • AT WHIT'S END • LOVE WELLS KEPT
He’s forgotten their love story. She’ll help him write a new one.
Jackson and Kate have been happily married for over ten years and live a beautifully chaotic life raising two young children on Wells Ranch. But when Jackson sustains a severe head injury that sends him into a coma, years of his memory are gone by the time he wakes. Doctors are confident it will return with time, but Jackson feels like a stranger in his own life. How can he have a wife and children but not know them?
Kate tries to remain strong for her family, but she secretly mourns the loss of the man she knew and fears he may never return. She leans on her Wells Ranch family, who she needs now more than ever. It’s scary and difficult, but she won’t give up on Jackson and their love, no matter how long it takes.
Despite early struggles, Kate and Jackson share tender moments that stir something in Jackson, even though he doesn’t fully understand it. As more time passes, bits and pieces of Jackson’s memories return, and he starts slowly rediscovering his instincts as a husband and dad. And though Jackson and Kate’s love story may need a rewrite, they’ll come to discover this new chapter might just be stronger than all the ones that came before.
Don’t miss any of Bailey Hannah’s steamy Wells Ranch
ALIVE AND WELLS • SEEING RED • CHANGE OF HART • AT WHIT'S END • LOVE WELLS KEPT
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Expected publication July 7, 2026
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Bailey Hannah
13 books2,308 followersBailey Hannah is a Canadian romance author.
She loves to write strong heroines and rugged men who aren’t afraid to love their woman hard.
Born and raised in small town British Columbia, she loves to add rural Canadian flair (dirt roads, rodeos, ketchup chips, and a two-four) to her stories.
She lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and chickens. A chronic middle-of-the-night writer, during the day Bailey can be found camping, baking sourdough, or being her daughter’s chauffeur to horseback riding lessons.
She loves to write strong heroines and rugged men who aren’t afraid to love their woman hard.
Born and raised in small town British Columbia, she loves to add rural Canadian flair (dirt roads, rodeos, ketchup chips, and a two-four) to her stories.
She lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and chickens. A chronic middle-of-the-night writer, during the day Bailey can be found camping, baking sourdough, or being her daughter’s chauffeur to horseback riding lessons.
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November 10, 2025A MUST READ!
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"there is definitely no OW or OM drama in Love Wells Kept. Neither of them are with other people at any point in the book, and they also don't separate."
Note to myself and for all:
Per Author:
"there is definitely no OW or OM drama in Love Wells Kept. Neither of them are with other people at any point in the book, and they also don't separate."
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November 10, 202510 years of marriage and he gets amnesia........ i am terrified
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
“I might not remember every version of us … but I know this one. The one where you stayed, even though I wouldn’t have blamed you for leaving.”
Some books hurt in a quiet, subtle way. And then there are books like this one that walk up, grab your heart with both hands and absolutely wreck you.
Sixteen years… gone in a flash. 😭😭😭
I knew going into this that it would be painful, but nothing really prepares you for watching a man wake up in a life that is completely his and yet feels like it belongs to someone else. A wife. Children. A home full of memories. A whole life he built piece by piece. And his mind just… reaches out into empty space trying to find it.
That line alone almost took me out. 😭😭 Because Kate is standing right there. His wife. His person. The woman who built an entire life beside him. And suddenly she’s a stranger to the man who used to know her better than anyone.
And Kate… wow. Truly the heart of this story. She’s strong in that quiet, devastating way where you can see how much she’s hurting but she keeps moving anyway because her family needs her. She’s raising their kids, trying to help Jackson navigate a life he doesn’t remember, and somehow still holding on to hope that the man she loved is still in there somewhere. 💔🥺 But what I loved most is that the book doesn’t pretend she’s endlessly patient or perfectly put together. She gets frustrated. She gets overwhelmed. She grieves the life they lost even while she’s trying to rebuild it. And yet her love for him never wavers. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
And you feel that truth in every single page. This wasn’t just a marriage to her. It was a whole life built together, tradition by tradition, memory by memory. ❤️❤️
The kids absolutely shattered my heart too. Watching them try to understand why their dad feels so different now, watching them just want him to be there even if he isn’t the same person they remember… it was painful in the most honest way. They didn’t expect perfection. They just wanted their dad. And Jackson, realizing he’s hurting them but not understanding how to fix it, carried so much guilt that it made my emotions about him feel so conflicted. 😭😭😭 Because his pain was real too. Imagine waking up and everyone expects you to feel something you simply… can’t remember. 😔😔💔
But what made this story so beautiful is that it doesn’t stay stuck in the grief. Slowly, something new starts to grow between them. Jackson might not remember the life he shared with Kate, but piece by piece he starts discovering the kind of man he was… and the kind of man he still wants to be. Watching him fall in love with her again was somehow both heartbreaking and breathtaking at the same time.😫😭
And I swear that moment hit me harder than some of the big emotional scenes. Because their relationship was never just romance. It was friendship. Partnership. Years and years of tiny moments and inside jokes and shared dreams. Even without the memories, something in him still recognizes her. 🥹🥹
Excuse me while I scream into a pillow.😩😩
This book is raw in a way that feels incredibly real. The healing isn’t neat or easy. There are setbacks, frustrations, moments where the pain feels overwhelming. But there’s also hope, and patience, and so much love holding everything together. And the Wells Ranch family surrounding them through all of it made the story feel even more powerful. That found family dynamic has always been such a special part of this series, and seeing everyone rally around Jackson and Kate during the hardest chapter of their lives meant everything.❤️🩷
By the end I was crying for a completely different reason than I was at the beginning. Because this story isn’t just about losing memories. It’s about love that survives even when the memories disappear.
And honestly… I can’t imagine a more perfect way for the Wells Ranch series to end. I’m devastated it’s over, but if this family had to say goodbye, I’m so glad it ended with a story that felt this meaningful.
Five stars. No hesitation. Just tears and emotional damage and me sitting here staring at the wall because my heart is still somewhere on Wells Ranch
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[Just a quick content note for readers: I know a lot of people were worried about cheating or OW drama because of the memory loss trope, but there is none of that in this book whatsoever. Also PLEASE check the TW at the beginning because there are some HEAVY HEAVY topics discussed in this book.]
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things to know about the book ↓
💛 slow burn
💛 memory loss
💛 second chance romance
💛 emotional healing
💛 found family
💛 devoted wife
💛 dual POV
The biggest thank you to Netgalley, Ballantine and Bailey Hannah for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
spice rating:【 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 】
swearing: yes
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・❥・⁀➷ pre-read
AHHH I GOT THE ARC!!!!!!
Honestly I’m not ready for this 😭 the blurb sounds like straight emotional damage
Some books hurt in a quiet, subtle way. And then there are books like this one that walk up, grab your heart with both hands and absolutely wreck you.
Sixteen years… gone in a flash. 😭😭😭
I knew going into this that it would be painful, but nothing really prepares you for watching a man wake up in a life that is completely his and yet feels like it belongs to someone else. A wife. Children. A home full of memories. A whole life he built piece by piece. And his mind just… reaches out into empty space trying to find it.
“My brain reaches into thin air, feeling around and grasping at nothing while I attempt to remember her name.”
That line alone almost took me out. 😭😭 Because Kate is standing right there. His wife. His person. The woman who built an entire life beside him. And suddenly she’s a stranger to the man who used to know her better than anyone.
And Kate… wow. Truly the heart of this story. She’s strong in that quiet, devastating way where you can see how much she’s hurting but she keeps moving anyway because her family needs her. She’s raising their kids, trying to help Jackson navigate a life he doesn’t remember, and somehow still holding on to hope that the man she loved is still in there somewhere. 💔🥺 But what I loved most is that the book doesn’t pretend she’s endlessly patient or perfectly put together. She gets frustrated. She gets overwhelmed. She grieves the life they lost even while she’s trying to rebuild it. And yet her love for him never wavers. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
“Everything is a tradition he and I started. He’s the primary reason for all the good I have. My entire life begins and ends with Jackson Wells.”
And you feel that truth in every single page. This wasn’t just a marriage to her. It was a whole life built together, tradition by tradition, memory by memory. ❤️❤️
The kids absolutely shattered my heart too. Watching them try to understand why their dad feels so different now, watching them just want him to be there even if he isn’t the same person they remember… it was painful in the most honest way. They didn’t expect perfection. They just wanted their dad. And Jackson, realizing he’s hurting them but not understanding how to fix it, carried so much guilt that it made my emotions about him feel so conflicted. 😭😭😭 Because his pain was real too. Imagine waking up and everyone expects you to feel something you simply… can’t remember. 😔😔💔
But what made this story so beautiful is that it doesn’t stay stuck in the grief. Slowly, something new starts to grow between them. Jackson might not remember the life he shared with Kate, but piece by piece he starts discovering the kind of man he was… and the kind of man he still wants to be. Watching him fall in love with her again was somehow both heartbreaking and breathtaking at the same time.😫😭
“I’d really like to get back to being your best friend, Kate.”
“Well, that was a title you were never going to lose, regardless. But I’d love to be your best friend again.”
And I swear that moment hit me harder than some of the big emotional scenes. Because their relationship was never just romance. It was friendship. Partnership. Years and years of tiny moments and inside jokes and shared dreams. Even without the memories, something in him still recognizes her. 🥹🥹
“I think if they woke me up from the coma, told me I had a wife, and asked me to pick her out of the lineup, I’d find Kate.”
Excuse me while I scream into a pillow.😩😩
This book is raw in a way that feels incredibly real. The healing isn’t neat or easy. There are setbacks, frustrations, moments where the pain feels overwhelming. But there’s also hope, and patience, and so much love holding everything together. And the Wells Ranch family surrounding them through all of it made the story feel even more powerful. That found family dynamic has always been such a special part of this series, and seeing everyone rally around Jackson and Kate during the hardest chapter of their lives meant everything.❤️🩷
By the end I was crying for a completely different reason than I was at the beginning. Because this story isn’t just about losing memories. It’s about love that survives even when the memories disappear.
“Even if I forget everything else, I’ll always come back to you, okay? That’s what hearts do when they love someone they remember.”
And honestly… I can’t imagine a more perfect way for the Wells Ranch series to end. I’m devastated it’s over, but if this family had to say goodbye, I’m so glad it ended with a story that felt this meaningful.
Five stars. No hesitation. Just tears and emotional damage and me sitting here staring at the wall because my heart is still somewhere on Wells Ranch
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[Just a quick content note for readers: I know a lot of people were worried about cheating or OW drama because of the memory loss trope, but there is none of that in this book whatsoever. Also PLEASE check the TW at the beginning because there are some HEAVY HEAVY topics discussed in this book.]
⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻
things to know about the book ↓
💛 slow burn
💛 memory loss
💛 second chance romance
💛 emotional healing
💛 found family
💛 devoted wife
💛 dual POV
The biggest thank you to Netgalley, Ballantine and Bailey Hannah for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
spice rating:【 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 】
swearing: yes
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ pre-read
AHHH I GOT THE ARC!!!!!!
Honestly I’m not ready for this 😭 the blurb sounds like straight emotional damage
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November 6, 2025
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November 11, 2025tbr: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
my expectation is so high please don't disappoint
my expectation is so high please don't disappoint
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ask me if i am in shambles over every single thing about this book (spoiler alert: the answer is yes) 😭.
i started this series in mid december of 2025, binge listened to them all pretty quickly and as i was finishing up book 3 i was just shouting to no one wondering why the hell kate and jackson didnt have a book and wondering if maybe they did and i missed the memo, to my greatest surprise and pleasure i found out they were getting one!! i have been literally gnawing at the gates of my enclosure since new year’s eve for this book and im SO happy to say that it ruined me in the BEST of ways!!
i quite honestly didnt know what to expect with this book, i really loved how hard fought this book was. i dont wanna go into specifics and ruin the experience for others but the way an easier route couldve been taken through out this book multiple times but bailey not to take them and went for hard fought/won love by the end of the book was *chefs kiss*. every single thing about this book was perfection!!
this book was the biggest emotional rollercoaster i’ve been on in awhile, prepare yourself for whiplash — i lost count of the amount of times i went from giggling and twirling my hair over something cute or sweet one second just to be ran over by a truck of emotions the next 😂.
this was such a beautiful way to wrap up a series, i am already plotting my next re-read of all of the books because i am just simply not reading to leave wells canyon yet. i cannot wait to see what bailey has up her sleeve next, i already knew this prior to LWK but bailey is 100% an auto buy/read author for me and i am just soooo ready to see where we go next!!
i started this series in mid december of 2025, binge listened to them all pretty quickly and as i was finishing up book 3 i was just shouting to no one wondering why the hell kate and jackson didnt have a book and wondering if maybe they did and i missed the memo, to my greatest surprise and pleasure i found out they were getting one!! i have been literally gnawing at the gates of my enclosure since new year’s eve for this book and im SO happy to say that it ruined me in the BEST of ways!!
i quite honestly didnt know what to expect with this book, i really loved how hard fought this book was. i dont wanna go into specifics and ruin the experience for others but the way an easier route couldve been taken through out this book multiple times but bailey not to take them and went for hard fought/won love by the end of the book was *chefs kiss*. every single thing about this book was perfection!!
this book was the biggest emotional rollercoaster i’ve been on in awhile, prepare yourself for whiplash — i lost count of the amount of times i went from giggling and twirling my hair over something cute or sweet one second just to be ran over by a truck of emotions the next 😂.
this was such a beautiful way to wrap up a series, i am already plotting my next re-read of all of the books because i am just simply not reading to leave wells canyon yet. i cannot wait to see what bailey has up her sleeve next, i already knew this prior to LWK but bailey is 100% an auto buy/read author for me and i am just soooo ready to see where we go next!!
July 29, 2025
Alpha Read — full RTC
Dare I saw my fave book in this series?
Dare I saw my fave book in this series?
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July 29, 2025I just know this one is going to wreck me so bad! Jackson and Kate + the amnesia trope!? I need this book NOW!!
March 22, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!
It is a bitter sweet moment right now… I love this series with my WHOLE heart. I can confidently say that it is my favorite cowboy romance series, and I am SO sad that it is over. Literally every single book in this series has been a 5⭐️. Each book has a such a deep emotional theme that is written so beautifully. Bailey makes you feel like you’re living in the Wells Ranch world that it’s so easy to get enraptured in her books.
Each book teaches you about real life struggles that can be traumatic, like abuse, insecurities and trust issues. But then she turns that into healing and second chances. Her books are an emotional roller coaster, with characters that are so RAW you cant help but feel an instant connection with them.
What makes Love Wells Kept so phenomenal, is the rawness of it. You can literally feel Kate’s heartbreak with each scenario. Just think, you’re with some for 16 yrs and they experience a terrible accident where they lose all memory of you and your children. To love someone so much who now sees you as a stranger, is heart shattering.
Kate Wells- she is so resilient, even after everything that happened with Jackson, she continued to show up for him, their marriage and their family. She is so nurturing and patient. She is so emotionally strong, she hides her pain while keeping everything and everyone together. She is EXTREMELY loyal and refused to give up on Jackson.
Jackson Wells- My poor sweet baby 🥹 he is so emotionally guarded and so unsure of himself. He is so disconnected from his life and his family, yet he is so protective by instinct. His emotions build gradually and he falls in love with Kate for a second time- not from memory but from reconnecting and rediscovering. And it was a beautiful thing to witness happening.
The emotional depth in Love Wells Kept is incredible. The emotions were HEAVY, yet the love is enduring. The healing process felt so real and very much deserved. To watch them rediscover their connection and rebuild their trust was amazingggg. This book was more than just romance, it’s about falling in love all over again and choosing them again and again.
It is a bitter sweet moment right now… I love this series with my WHOLE heart. I can confidently say that it is my favorite cowboy romance series, and I am SO sad that it is over. Literally every single book in this series has been a 5⭐️. Each book has a such a deep emotional theme that is written so beautifully. Bailey makes you feel like you’re living in the Wells Ranch world that it’s so easy to get enraptured in her books.
Each book teaches you about real life struggles that can be traumatic, like abuse, insecurities and trust issues. But then she turns that into healing and second chances. Her books are an emotional roller coaster, with characters that are so RAW you cant help but feel an instant connection with them.
What makes Love Wells Kept so phenomenal, is the rawness of it. You can literally feel Kate’s heartbreak with each scenario. Just think, you’re with some for 16 yrs and they experience a terrible accident where they lose all memory of you and your children. To love someone so much who now sees you as a stranger, is heart shattering.
Kate Wells- she is so resilient, even after everything that happened with Jackson, she continued to show up for him, their marriage and their family. She is so nurturing and patient. She is so emotionally strong, she hides her pain while keeping everything and everyone together. She is EXTREMELY loyal and refused to give up on Jackson.
Jackson Wells- My poor sweet baby 🥹 he is so emotionally guarded and so unsure of himself. He is so disconnected from his life and his family, yet he is so protective by instinct. His emotions build gradually and he falls in love with Kate for a second time- not from memory but from reconnecting and rediscovering. And it was a beautiful thing to witness happening.
The emotional depth in Love Wells Kept is incredible. The emotions were HEAVY, yet the love is enduring. The healing process felt so real and very much deserved. To watch them rediscover their connection and rebuild their trust was amazingggg. This book was more than just romance, it’s about falling in love all over again and choosing them again and again.
March 25, 2026
Thank you so so much to Ballantine, NetGalley and Bailey Hannah for this ARC 🫶🏻
I’m so sad that Wells Ranch is over, but I’m so excited to see what Bailey writes next!!
This book absolutely ripped my heart out, but seeing Jackson fall back in love with Kate and the kids was everything. Watching their love come back piece by piece had me fully invested. The emotions in this were so heavy at times, especially with the way depression and loss were handled, and it felt really real. I definitely cried more than once, but seeing everything come back together made it so worth it in the end.
I’m so sad that Wells Ranch is over, but I’m so excited to see what Bailey writes next!!
This book absolutely ripped my heart out, but seeing Jackson fall back in love with Kate and the kids was everything. Watching their love come back piece by piece had me fully invested. The emotions in this were so heavy at times, especially with the way depression and loss were handled, and it felt really real. I definitely cried more than once, but seeing everything come back together made it so worth it in the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 24, 2026
Thank you to Bailey Hannah and Ballantine publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Bailey Hannah does it again. I’ve been hooked on her books since Alive and Wells aaand Seeing Red is still my top cowboy romance rec, so I was beyond excited for Jackson and Kate’s story. The couple who always seemed to have it all!!
This book hit hard. The writing is gorgeous and emotional, and I felt everything. I’ll admit I was hoping for a cheesy, movie‑magic ending, but Bailey went for something more realistic. It isn’t the cutesy prequel everyone expected (she even says so in her author’s note), but it was powerful and unforgettable.
Even if the ending left me a little sad, Bailey is an auto‑read author for me. If she writes it, I read it.
3🌶️
Bailey Hannah does it again. I’ve been hooked on her books since Alive and Wells aaand Seeing Red is still my top cowboy romance rec, so I was beyond excited for Jackson and Kate’s story. The couple who always seemed to have it all!!
This book hit hard. The writing is gorgeous and emotional, and I felt everything. I’ll admit I was hoping for a cheesy, movie‑magic ending, but Bailey went for something more realistic. It isn’t the cutesy prequel everyone expected (she even says so in her author’s note), but it was powerful and unforgettable.
Even if the ending left me a little sad, Bailey is an auto‑read author for me. If she writes it, I read it.
3🌶️
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December 11, 2025you’re lying.
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July 23, 2025This blurb has me crying.
What do you mean he loses his memory 😭😭😭
What do you mean he loses his memory 😭😭😭
December 20, 2025
The absolute perfect finish to the wells ranch series! I SOBBED but there were so many moments when they were happy tears. Bailey is a queen and this was exactly what I could have hoped for.
February 22, 2026
I was both excited for this book, and dreading it. It’s the end of our time at Wells Ranch and time to say goodbye to so many friends.
I feel like Jackson and Kate were always so solid throughout the series that it seemed like the only story Bailey Hannah could tell about them would be a prequel about their beginnings. Instead, of that, be prepared to have your heart absolutely break when solid, reliable Jackson gets a traumatic brain injury and forgets ever having met Kate.
Kate’s POV chapters after the accident had me ugly crying and this was by the third chapter. I felt like the depiction of fear/anxiety when dealing with a loved one who is in critical condition was both respectfully written and painfully accurate.
The thing that didn’t work for me, was the lack reconnection between Jackson and the animals he loved and had worked with his whole life. I kept waiting for him to face the horse that almost killed him or at least an intrinsic connection to horses. But after his accident there wasn’t a single scene where he touched a horse. A horse trainer and rancher trying to remember who he had been, and no one thought to incorporate that as a part of his healing? He spends a lot of time and effort finding his way back to his wife, which was vital for their relationship, wasn’t as much about finding out who he was.
I feel like Jackson and Kate were always so solid throughout the series that it seemed like the only story Bailey Hannah could tell about them would be a prequel about their beginnings. Instead, of that, be prepared to have your heart absolutely break when solid, reliable Jackson gets a traumatic brain injury and forgets ever having met Kate.
Kate’s POV chapters after the accident had me ugly crying and this was by the third chapter. I felt like the depiction of fear/anxiety when dealing with a loved one who is in critical condition was both respectfully written and painfully accurate.
The thing that didn’t work for me, was the lack reconnection between Jackson and the animals he loved and had worked with his whole life. I kept waiting for him to face the horse that almost killed him or at least an intrinsic connection to horses. But after his accident there wasn’t a single scene where he touched a horse. A horse trainer and rancher trying to remember who he had been, and no one thought to incorporate that as a part of his healing? He spends a lot of time and effort finding his way back to his wife, which was vital for their relationship, wasn’t as much about finding out who he was.
March 10, 2026
This was such a good read and the perfect ending to a beautiful series. 📚✨
I’ve always had a soft spot for Jackson and Kate, especially from the little snippets we got of them throughout the series. Getting more of their story, with their kids and all those barn cats, was great. 🐱🤍
Kate was truly the matriarch in every sense. She held down the ranch, supported her spouse, and showed up for her kids no matter what. Her resilience and unwavering strength really stood out. Even when faced with uncertainty, she never gave up. 🌾💛
Jackson was going through it in every possible way. It was heartbreaking to watch him move through the motions and slowly find his way back into the family dynamic. His strength and resilience were deeply tied to the love and support he received from Kate and their kids. ❤️🩹
With the help of their family, they were able to mend fences, rediscover each other, and learn new ways to show love—proving it’s never too late.
Memory Loss
Married Couple
Found Family
Angst
I wanted to thank NetGalley for this ARC
I’ve always had a soft spot for Jackson and Kate, especially from the little snippets we got of them throughout the series. Getting more of their story, with their kids and all those barn cats, was great. 🐱🤍
Kate was truly the matriarch in every sense. She held down the ranch, supported her spouse, and showed up for her kids no matter what. Her resilience and unwavering strength really stood out. Even when faced with uncertainty, she never gave up. 🌾💛
Jackson was going through it in every possible way. It was heartbreaking to watch him move through the motions and slowly find his way back into the family dynamic. His strength and resilience were deeply tied to the love and support he received from Kate and their kids. ❤️🩹
With the help of their family, they were able to mend fences, rediscover each other, and learn new ways to show love—proving it’s never too late.
Memory Loss
Married Couple
Found Family
Angst
I wanted to thank NetGalley for this ARC
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Love Wells Kept is the final book in the Wells Ranch series by Bailey Hannah.
I found this series with an offer of an ARC for the third book, Change of Hart, and I stayed up all night reading it and immediately upon turning the last page, bought the first two and devoured them. Then came At Whit's End. Each book drew me into the people of Wells Canyon and Jackson and Kate were there in each book, holding down the main house with a lot of love, partnership, laughter, along with sassy Odessa and baby Rhett. We know these characters and love them before this book even begins and I've been impatiently waiting for their story.
In this book, we are ripped apart and slowly, oh so slowly, put back together. Kate and Jackson are too. Not perfect, not the way we probably wanted, but gosh darn, they're put back together in a way that will stay together and will be rock solid when that last piece is added.
Jackson is getting ready to take Odessa to get her first horse when there's an accident in the barn on the ranch. Jackon has to have emergency surgery, his life is in danger, and when he wakes up he doesn't know Kate. At all. He only remembers his dad and his brothers as kids. This book is the fight this entire family goes through to save Jackson, for Kate to go through multiple tragedies at once, and for a man to fight his way back from literal nothingness and to just have faith that these people around him love him unconditionally and that they want him, no matter what.
I laughed and I cried. (Okay, I SOBBED) while reading this. I got this book around 2:00 Friday afternoon and my husband got home from a week long business trip at around 2:30. Seriously. I had to say, I love you and I missed you, but I'm going to be over here reading this, I'll catch up with you later. It's that good, folks.
Bailey Hannah has the ability to get to the heart of her characters - she writes men and women that we want to have their happy endings. It may not be the one we originally envisioned, but damn, when we get there, it's everything.
I'm a little heartbroken that this series is over because each one is perfect to me and I want to know what happens to the next generation of Wells Ranch kids.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this ARC. How good is it? I have the e-book as an ARC, but did that stop me from pre-ordering the paperback and the audiobook? No, it did not. I want it available in all formats at all times. All opinions are my own.
I found this series with an offer of an ARC for the third book, Change of Hart, and I stayed up all night reading it and immediately upon turning the last page, bought the first two and devoured them. Then came At Whit's End. Each book drew me into the people of Wells Canyon and Jackson and Kate were there in each book, holding down the main house with a lot of love, partnership, laughter, along with sassy Odessa and baby Rhett. We know these characters and love them before this book even begins and I've been impatiently waiting for their story.
In this book, we are ripped apart and slowly, oh so slowly, put back together. Kate and Jackson are too. Not perfect, not the way we probably wanted, but gosh darn, they're put back together in a way that will stay together and will be rock solid when that last piece is added.
Jackson is getting ready to take Odessa to get her first horse when there's an accident in the barn on the ranch. Jackon has to have emergency surgery, his life is in danger, and when he wakes up he doesn't know Kate. At all. He only remembers his dad and his brothers as kids. This book is the fight this entire family goes through to save Jackson, for Kate to go through multiple tragedies at once, and for a man to fight his way back from literal nothingness and to just have faith that these people around him love him unconditionally and that they want him, no matter what.
I laughed and I cried. (Okay, I SOBBED) while reading this. I got this book around 2:00 Friday afternoon and my husband got home from a week long business trip at around 2:30. Seriously. I had to say, I love you and I missed you, but I'm going to be over here reading this, I'll catch up with you later. It's that good, folks.
Bailey Hannah has the ability to get to the heart of her characters - she writes men and women that we want to have their happy endings. It may not be the one we originally envisioned, but damn, when we get there, it's everything.
I'm a little heartbroken that this series is over because each one is perfect to me and I want to know what happens to the next generation of Wells Ranch kids.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this ARC. How good is it? I have the e-book as an ARC, but did that stop me from pre-ordering the paperback and the audiobook? No, it did not. I want it available in all formats at all times. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the ARC!
4.5 stars
"Even if I forget everything else, I'll always come back for you, okay? That's what hearts do when they love someone—they remember."
And just like that, one of my favorite cowboy romance series is over. What a way to end it!! I knew this one was going to be a hard earned happy ever after and as much as it hurt, I can definitely say it was worth the pain. The amnesia trope is not for the faint of heart lol.
I knew going in that either Kate or Jackson would suffer from amnesia (reading the tagline on the cover narrowed it down to Jackson obviously lol) so I was at least somewhat prepared for all that would come from that. It was devastating to see Kate go through the emotional turmoil of not knowing if her husband would live to having him wake up and experiencing a second of relief, just for him to not remember her or their life. Her losses at the beginning go a lot further than that and I won't elaborate, but ugh. My heart absolutely broke for her.
The first half of this was heavy. Both Jackson and Kate are going through the unfathomable while trying to navigate their new reality. Kate was one of the strongest women I have read about this year. Her heart, her strength, and her ability to persevere were just some of the many admirable qualities about her. It killed me to see her take on so much, but I'm glad she had such a great support system. She was an incredible mom and wife and deserved the absolute world.
Jackson broke my heart on several occasions. I thought the author handled the aftermath of his traumatic brain injury with so much care and intention. It was dark, painful, and heart-wrenching, but it was a really beautiful journey to see him through it. Watching him fall in love with Kate all over again was one of the most precious things. The way this man was so down bad for HIS WIFE will live in my head rent free for a long time. I admired how he wanted to do right by her and properly get to know he again before they got physical. I think they both learned so much about each other that way.
The amnesia trope made this such a unique romance. It was interesting to see how some things just didn't change, but how also there were still new things that could come in their romance. Their love is timeless and I'm so happy with the way their story ended. Like I said, it was hard earned, but so worth it.
I am so sad this series is over, but I can't wait to see what Bailey Hannah will do next!
4.5 stars
"Even if I forget everything else, I'll always come back for you, okay? That's what hearts do when they love someone—they remember."
And just like that, one of my favorite cowboy romance series is over. What a way to end it!! I knew this one was going to be a hard earned happy ever after and as much as it hurt, I can definitely say it was worth the pain. The amnesia trope is not for the faint of heart lol.
I knew going in that either Kate or Jackson would suffer from amnesia (reading the tagline on the cover narrowed it down to Jackson obviously lol) so I was at least somewhat prepared for all that would come from that. It was devastating to see Kate go through the emotional turmoil of not knowing if her husband would live to having him wake up and experiencing a second of relief, just for him to not remember her or their life. Her losses at the beginning go a lot further than that and I won't elaborate, but ugh. My heart absolutely broke for her.
The first half of this was heavy. Both Jackson and Kate are going through the unfathomable while trying to navigate their new reality. Kate was one of the strongest women I have read about this year. Her heart, her strength, and her ability to persevere were just some of the many admirable qualities about her. It killed me to see her take on so much, but I'm glad she had such a great support system. She was an incredible mom and wife and deserved the absolute world.
Jackson broke my heart on several occasions. I thought the author handled the aftermath of his traumatic brain injury with so much care and intention. It was dark, painful, and heart-wrenching, but it was a really beautiful journey to see him through it. Watching him fall in love with Kate all over again was one of the most precious things. The way this man was so down bad for HIS WIFE will live in my head rent free for a long time. I admired how he wanted to do right by her and properly get to know he again before they got physical. I think they both learned so much about each other that way.
The amnesia trope made this such a unique romance. It was interesting to see how some things just didn't change, but how also there were still new things that could come in their romance. Their love is timeless and I'm so happy with the way their story ended. Like I said, it was hard earned, but so worth it.
I am so sad this series is over, but I can't wait to see what Bailey Hannah will do next!
March 20, 2026
'Sixteen years. Two children. A whole life. A new baby. And now I'm a stranger.'
First of all, a huge thank you to the author and Ballantine for sending me a copy of this book. I'm obsessed with anything Bailey writes, so it should come as no surprise that I absolutely devoured this one too. The standards were high - and they were met. Love Wells Kept was truly the ending Wells Ranch deserved 🥹
Ever since meeting Kate and Jackson in Alive and Wells, I've been intrigued by their story and the deep love they have for each other. The way the "before" is told - without dual timeline - was really well executed. Small flashbacks and memories interwoven throughout the book give a deeper insight into who these characters are and what made them this way.
This was an emotional rollercoaster if I've ever seen one 🎢 - I cried, I laughed, I giggled. The whole thing. I usually hate the amnesia trope with a passion, but here it was done ridiculously well and felt realistic - not one day waking up and all the memories being back 👀 I'm firmly convinced, that whatever Bailey sets her mind to, just works. Apparently I'm a fan of the amnesia trope now… who would've thought?
My heart broke for Jackson. Not remembering the last thirty years sounds unimaginable to me. He doesn't always handle it perfectly, but honestly, who can blame him? What matters is that he grows. I love who he is as a person - quiet and shy, but fiercely loving. Even without memories of his wife and kids, he still tries to be kind and to mend their relationship ❤️🩹
And Jackson's not the only one carrying that burden. Oh, Kate - she is so strong, always trying and trying again. Watching their growth - from Kate trying to make him remember to the two of them creating new memories that make Jackson fall for her all over again - was one of my favorite parts. He's not the same as before. "Old Jackson", as he calls his past self, would've never dared to do some of the things he does now - *cough* hot springs. But at his core, he's still the Jackson we all know and love.
What I wished for: weddings and babies 👰♀️🍼
What we got: Denny in a blue princess dress riding a bronc 👗
5 ⭐️ ARC Review
First of all, a huge thank you to the author and Ballantine for sending me a copy of this book. I'm obsessed with anything Bailey writes, so it should come as no surprise that I absolutely devoured this one too. The standards were high - and they were met. Love Wells Kept was truly the ending Wells Ranch deserved 🥹
Ever since meeting Kate and Jackson in Alive and Wells, I've been intrigued by their story and the deep love they have for each other. The way the "before" is told - without dual timeline - was really well executed. Small flashbacks and memories interwoven throughout the book give a deeper insight into who these characters are and what made them this way.
This was an emotional rollercoaster if I've ever seen one 🎢 - I cried, I laughed, I giggled. The whole thing. I usually hate the amnesia trope with a passion, but here it was done ridiculously well and felt realistic - not one day waking up and all the memories being back 👀 I'm firmly convinced, that whatever Bailey sets her mind to, just works. Apparently I'm a fan of the amnesia trope now… who would've thought?
My heart broke for Jackson. Not remembering the last thirty years sounds unimaginable to me. He doesn't always handle it perfectly, but honestly, who can blame him? What matters is that he grows. I love who he is as a person - quiet and shy, but fiercely loving. Even without memories of his wife and kids, he still tries to be kind and to mend their relationship ❤️🩹
And Jackson's not the only one carrying that burden. Oh, Kate - she is so strong, always trying and trying again. Watching their growth - from Kate trying to make him remember to the two of them creating new memories that make Jackson fall for her all over again - was one of my favorite parts. He's not the same as before. "Old Jackson", as he calls his past self, would've never dared to do some of the things he does now - *cough* hot springs. But at his core, he's still the Jackson we all know and love.
What I wished for: weddings and babies 👰♀️🍼
What we got: Denny in a blue princess dress riding a bronc 👗
5 ⭐️ ARC Review
February 19, 2026
Love Wells Kept, wow, just wow!!! I felt like this book was a love letter to the whole series. It was spectacular.
Before you go too far, there are no spoilers in my review, however there are quotes. So proceed with caution!!!
Mrs Bailey Hannah, you did yourself with this one. I have loved the whole series. But this one was so special.
I cried, sobbed actually, smiled, laughed and felt so much tenderness for Kate and Jackson. Odessa has been a scene stealer for the 4 previous books, so to have her take a center stage was wonderful. And Little Rhett, adorable.
"I know you don't remember me. And I know your head hurts all the time. Mommy told me not to come in here and bother you, but I miss you."
Kate is such a strong, loyal, fierce, beautiful woman. This book brought so much more to light with Kate. I loved getting glimpses to the last of how her and Jackson came to be. There is soooooo much more I would love to say here, but I don't want to spoil anything. So I will use a quote I loved.
"One thing to know about me - i'm ride or die. If a person I love needs me to do something like stand up to their abusive ex-husband or bust them our of the hospital, i'm doing it without question."
If you like these tropes:
✨Slow Burn
✨He Forgets Her
✨Angst
✨Married Couple
✨Amensia
✨Spicy Dirty Talk
Jackson, oh sweet Jackson. I felt so hard him. He is a simple man, who loves his family. I was sucked in so hard right from the start. You learn pretty quickly what happens and how for him to forget her. The mental health rep here, just amazing. I loved when things started to click for him and how hard he tried to do the right thing.
"I'm not the same guy who put on the first one, but i'm still yours."
I love these characters and this series, I will miss them, until I do a reread 😝
I can't wait to read more of your books Bailey!!
Thank you Bailey Hannah, Penguin Random House and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Before you go too far, there are no spoilers in my review, however there are quotes. So proceed with caution!!!
Mrs Bailey Hannah, you did yourself with this one. I have loved the whole series. But this one was so special.
I cried, sobbed actually, smiled, laughed and felt so much tenderness for Kate and Jackson. Odessa has been a scene stealer for the 4 previous books, so to have her take a center stage was wonderful. And Little Rhett, adorable.
"I know you don't remember me. And I know your head hurts all the time. Mommy told me not to come in here and bother you, but I miss you."
Kate is such a strong, loyal, fierce, beautiful woman. This book brought so much more to light with Kate. I loved getting glimpses to the last of how her and Jackson came to be. There is soooooo much more I would love to say here, but I don't want to spoil anything. So I will use a quote I loved.
"One thing to know about me - i'm ride or die. If a person I love needs me to do something like stand up to their abusive ex-husband or bust them our of the hospital, i'm doing it without question."
If you like these tropes:
✨Slow Burn
✨He Forgets Her
✨Angst
✨Married Couple
✨Amensia
✨Spicy Dirty Talk
Jackson, oh sweet Jackson. I felt so hard him. He is a simple man, who loves his family. I was sucked in so hard right from the start. You learn pretty quickly what happens and how for him to forget her. The mental health rep here, just amazing. I loved when things started to click for him and how hard he tried to do the right thing.
"I'm not the same guy who put on the first one, but i'm still yours."
I love these characters and this series, I will miss them, until I do a reread 😝
I can't wait to read more of your books Bailey!!
Thank you Bailey Hannah, Penguin Random House and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 stars
Ummmm... Bailey Hannah better be ready to pay a lot of peoples therapy bills when this one releases!!
Deeply emotional, viscerally painful but ultimately a beautiful story about a second chance that was fought for and hard-won. This book is not for the faint of heart, especially not the first half. Jackson and Kate happily married with two children when Jackson is injured and loses most of his memories. When he wakes up, his wife and children are strangers to him. Kate puts on such a brave face but damn was my heart heavy for her! Genuinely felt absolutely GUTTED and sobbed my way through a lot of the first half of the book. Kate is just trying to keep surviving, one day at a time, while experiencing unimaginable losses, raising her kiddos and attempting to get her husband back. Meanwhile, Jackson is understandably struggling to heal while also being a stranger in his own home. He struggles to connect, but with Kate there's a spark. There's a connection he might not understand but that he feels on a deep level.
Watching these two fight for each other was difficult but beautiful as well. Bailey didn't hold back and didn't shy away from making this feel real. Them finding their way back to each other felt earned and realistic.
I do wish that the story had continued to focus on them having more emotional intimacy/connection and building on that. Their physical attraction to each other played a slightly bigger part in the latter half than I hoped for. I mean, these two were hot AF, but I was actually more invested in them emotionally than in the spice and I wish the spice hadn't somewhat pushed the rest to the wayside for a while. I also wish we'd had a teensy bit more on-page development between Jackson and his kids. Ultimately though, these things didn't affect my enjoyment all that much overall.
A wonderful way to end the Wells Ranch series! I am very excited to see what Bailey writes next.
received a netgalley arc in exchange for an honest review
Ummmm... Bailey Hannah better be ready to pay a lot of peoples therapy bills when this one releases!!
Deeply emotional, viscerally painful but ultimately a beautiful story about a second chance that was fought for and hard-won. This book is not for the faint of heart, especially not the first half. Jackson and Kate happily married with two children when Jackson is injured and loses most of his memories. When he wakes up, his wife and children are strangers to him. Kate puts on such a brave face but damn was my heart heavy for her! Genuinely felt absolutely GUTTED and sobbed my way through a lot of the first half of the book. Kate is just trying to keep surviving, one day at a time, while experiencing unimaginable losses, raising her kiddos and attempting to get her husband back. Meanwhile, Jackson is understandably struggling to heal while also being a stranger in his own home. He struggles to connect, but with Kate there's a spark. There's a connection he might not understand but that he feels on a deep level.
Watching these two fight for each other was difficult but beautiful as well. Bailey didn't hold back and didn't shy away from making this feel real. Them finding their way back to each other felt earned and realistic.
I do wish that the story had continued to focus on them having more emotional intimacy/connection and building on that. Their physical attraction to each other played a slightly bigger part in the latter half than I hoped for. I mean, these two were hot AF, but I was actually more invested in them emotionally than in the spice and I wish the spice hadn't somewhat pushed the rest to the wayside for a while. I also wish we'd had a teensy bit more on-page development between Jackson and his kids. Ultimately though, these things didn't affect my enjoyment all that much overall.
A wonderful way to end the Wells Ranch series! I am very excited to see what Bailey writes next.
received a netgalley arc in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I have absolutely adored this entire series but I will admit I went into Love Wells Kept a little nervous because I’m not usually an amnesia trope girl… but wow, this was perfection.
I already loved Kate and Jackson from the previous books because they were that couple. So happy, so solid, so in love. Which meant I knew this story was going to hurt… and it absolutely did. In the best and worst ways.
Jackson’s journey was honestly heartbreaking. I felt his frustration so deeply as he struggled to piece his life back together, knowing he should feel something but not quite being able to get there. It was emotional, messy, and at times even a little frustrating, but in a way that felt so real and intentional.
And Kate is EVERYTHING. Truly such a strong, fierce, incredible woman. Watching her navigate loving a husband who doesn’t remember her was devastating, especially as a wife, but it also showed just how deep her love and devotion runs. Their vows meant something here, even when everything fell apart, and I loved that so much.
I also really appreciated the direction Bailey took with this story. It would’ve been easy to go a different route, but instead, she made their love something that had to be rebuilt, fought for, and earned all over again and that made it even more powerful. It really highlights how resilient and pure true love can be.
This book is heavy, no doubt about it, but it’s also filled with so much tenderness, hope, and light. And it really felt worth it in the end, despite the obstacles.
Also… I have to say it: the spice in this book was some of the BEST I’ve ever read. It wasn’t just hot, but raw, emotional, and perfectly tied into their journey and reconnecting in a way that felt incredibly authentic.
Bailey Hannah continues to prove she’s an amazing storyteller, especially with emotionally complex stories like this. This one hurt and healed me all in one go and you are elite if you can do that all in less than 400 pages.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bailey Hannah, and Ballantine/Dell for the eARC of this book.
I already loved Kate and Jackson from the previous books because they were that couple. So happy, so solid, so in love. Which meant I knew this story was going to hurt… and it absolutely did. In the best and worst ways.
Jackson’s journey was honestly heartbreaking. I felt his frustration so deeply as he struggled to piece his life back together, knowing he should feel something but not quite being able to get there. It was emotional, messy, and at times even a little frustrating, but in a way that felt so real and intentional.
And Kate is EVERYTHING. Truly such a strong, fierce, incredible woman. Watching her navigate loving a husband who doesn’t remember her was devastating, especially as a wife, but it also showed just how deep her love and devotion runs. Their vows meant something here, even when everything fell apart, and I loved that so much.
I also really appreciated the direction Bailey took with this story. It would’ve been easy to go a different route, but instead, she made their love something that had to be rebuilt, fought for, and earned all over again and that made it even more powerful. It really highlights how resilient and pure true love can be.
This book is heavy, no doubt about it, but it’s also filled with so much tenderness, hope, and light. And it really felt worth it in the end, despite the obstacles.
Also… I have to say it: the spice in this book was some of the BEST I’ve ever read. It wasn’t just hot, but raw, emotional, and perfectly tied into their journey and reconnecting in a way that felt incredibly authentic.
Bailey Hannah continues to prove she’s an amazing storyteller, especially with emotionally complex stories like this. This one hurt and healed me all in one go and you are elite if you can do that all in less than 400 pages.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bailey Hannah, and Ballantine/Dell for the eARC of this book.
March 31, 2026
I was planning on taking my time with this one since it’s the last time I get to read a Wells Ranch book for the first time, but once I started this, I literally could not stop reading.
Before starting this, I was so excited to finally get more of Odessa and Rhett. I don’t know how much Bailey Hannah had the series planned out by the time Alive and Wells came out, but she did a phenomenal job giving us just enough snippets of characters from future books to leave me absolutely buzzing to read their stories. Odessa and Rhett are so fun and especially considering what they go through in this, both of their characters grow and come off so authentically.
Speaking of what they go through, can we talk about EVERYTHING Kate goes through in this?? Because WHAT??? I didn’t expect to relate to Kate so deeply, and because I did, I was straight up ugly sobbing in chapter 2 even though I knew everything was going to be okay in the end. The serious subject matter was handled SO well and was executed perfectly. Mild spoiler so don’t read this next sentence if you don’t know the main plot point in this, but although I find the amnesia plot line kind of unappealing, I just knew Bailey Hannah would do it justice and she absolutely delivered.
I was really impressed with how Jackson was written. Due to what he goes through and completely out of his control, he hurts the people that love him the most and he does this several times while he heals and comes back to himself. I don’t always think dual POVs are necessary in romance and I don’t always think the male love interest’s POV do every romance justice, but Jackson’s POV makes this story complex and so good.
I’ve said this before but Bailey Hannah has cemented herself as one of my favorite authors. I’ll read anything and everything she puts out and while I’m emotional about leaving Wells Ranch, I’m so excited to see what she writes next.
Before starting this, I was so excited to finally get more of Odessa and Rhett. I don’t know how much Bailey Hannah had the series planned out by the time Alive and Wells came out, but she did a phenomenal job giving us just enough snippets of characters from future books to leave me absolutely buzzing to read their stories. Odessa and Rhett are so fun and especially considering what they go through in this, both of their characters grow and come off so authentically.
Speaking of what they go through, can we talk about EVERYTHING Kate goes through in this?? Because WHAT??? I didn’t expect to relate to Kate so deeply, and because I did, I was straight up ugly sobbing in chapter 2 even though I knew everything was going to be okay in the end. The serious subject matter was handled SO well and was executed perfectly. Mild spoiler so don’t read this next sentence if you don’t know the main plot point in this, but although I find the amnesia plot line kind of unappealing, I just knew Bailey Hannah would do it justice and she absolutely delivered.
I was really impressed with how Jackson was written. Due to what he goes through and completely out of his control, he hurts the people that love him the most and he does this several times while he heals and comes back to himself. I don’t always think dual POVs are necessary in romance and I don’t always think the male love interest’s POV do every romance justice, but Jackson’s POV makes this story complex and so good.
I’ve said this before but Bailey Hannah has cemented herself as one of my favorite authors. I’ll read anything and everything she puts out and while I’m emotional about leaving Wells Ranch, I’m so excited to see what she writes next.
March 18, 2026
Bailey I fear I will never recover from this book.
Not only was this absolutely heartbreaking, I cried literally through the whole thing, but doubly I am so attached to the Wells brothers & co that it just about killed me. Throughout the whole series Jackson and Kate have been such a steady force and beacon for the others around them. Following them through this journey was gut wrenching and so rewarding.
The final Well’s Ranch book follows Kate and Jackson and their two kids. Kate, she is the glue that holds the ranch together alongside Beryl. Ever since Lucy passed away she’s been steady and strong for all of them. When Jackson has a horrific accident ending with him in a coma and waking with Amnesia- we follow their story of finding each other again. Of course the stakes are so high when Jackson doesn’t remember his wife or kids.
Kate is the strongest woman in the world I swear. Going through everything she does and holding not just herself but her kids and husband together is awe inspiring. Jackson’s journey was so sad and there’s something about this book where although I knew a HEA was coming. I was actually really worried. I haven’t read a ton of books where the main characters have to find each other again in that capacity.
This series has been with me for a while and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better ending. Am I devastated it’s over? Yes of course. But this story just felt so uniquely Bailey Hannah that it was the perfect place to set the pen down.
This series is a cowboy romance series, but it’s so much more than that. There’s so much emotion and depth to these characters, they’re so messy and flawed and human. I love that Bailey Hannah isn’t scared to talk about dark things and I think she’s presented it really beautifully. This is a romance series, but it’s also just feel really honest. I will never stop recommending them.
Not only was this absolutely heartbreaking, I cried literally through the whole thing, but doubly I am so attached to the Wells brothers & co that it just about killed me. Throughout the whole series Jackson and Kate have been such a steady force and beacon for the others around them. Following them through this journey was gut wrenching and so rewarding.
The final Well’s Ranch book follows Kate and Jackson and their two kids. Kate, she is the glue that holds the ranch together alongside Beryl. Ever since Lucy passed away she’s been steady and strong for all of them. When Jackson has a horrific accident ending with him in a coma and waking with Amnesia- we follow their story of finding each other again. Of course the stakes are so high when Jackson doesn’t remember his wife or kids.
Kate is the strongest woman in the world I swear. Going through everything she does and holding not just herself but her kids and husband together is awe inspiring. Jackson’s journey was so sad and there’s something about this book where although I knew a HEA was coming. I was actually really worried. I haven’t read a ton of books where the main characters have to find each other again in that capacity.
This series has been with me for a while and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better ending. Am I devastated it’s over? Yes of course. But this story just felt so uniquely Bailey Hannah that it was the perfect place to set the pen down.
This series is a cowboy romance series, but it’s so much more than that. There’s so much emotion and depth to these characters, they’re so messy and flawed and human. I love that Bailey Hannah isn’t scared to talk about dark things and I think she’s presented it really beautifully. This is a romance series, but it’s also just feel really honest. I will never stop recommending them.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballentine for an eARC of Love Wells Kept!
Firstly, I want to note that this series is one I originally picked up 2 years ago (April of 2024). I have since picked up a print copy at each pub date because this series (and author!) is so insanely special to me. I am insanely lucky to have received eARCs of both At Whit’s End and Love Wells Kept. Secondly, I want to say I find it so endearing and special when I see an author sign off a series like Bailey Hannah did at the beginning of this book. Literally teared up knowing this was the last book in this incredible fictional world I’ve come to love. 🥲 Anyways, on to the full review!!
Love Wells Kept follows our favorite preestablished couple in Wells Canyon— Kate and Jackson. In a tragic accident, Jackson loses his memory and Kate is left to pick up the pieces. Through extreme lows, Jackson and Kate learn how to be okay with the second chance they were given, despite how hard it is. Jackson and Kate’s story is tragically heartbreaking, and had me crying on multiple occasions.
Truthfully, I always try to avoid sad novels because I’m a huge baby who overly attaches myself to characters. However, I am so glad I experienced this. Kate and Jackson’s story was tremendous, and showed just how strong both of them are. Seeing Wells Ranch through Jackson’s eyes after his accident felt like seeing the characters I loved in a new light. This was a fantastic conclusion to this series.
The way Bailey Hannah writes her characters allows readers to feel so connected to them. Especially in this, as we get to understand and know Rhett and Odessa through Jackson. The special bond between Kate and Jackson and the rest of the Wells family shows on page.
If you couldn’t tell, I recommend this series wholeheartedly! This is a special world and I can’t believe their stories are finished. 🤧
Firstly, I want to note that this series is one I originally picked up 2 years ago (April of 2024). I have since picked up a print copy at each pub date because this series (and author!) is so insanely special to me. I am insanely lucky to have received eARCs of both At Whit’s End and Love Wells Kept. Secondly, I want to say I find it so endearing and special when I see an author sign off a series like Bailey Hannah did at the beginning of this book. Literally teared up knowing this was the last book in this incredible fictional world I’ve come to love. 🥲 Anyways, on to the full review!!
Love Wells Kept follows our favorite preestablished couple in Wells Canyon— Kate and Jackson. In a tragic accident, Jackson loses his memory and Kate is left to pick up the pieces. Through extreme lows, Jackson and Kate learn how to be okay with the second chance they were given, despite how hard it is. Jackson and Kate’s story is tragically heartbreaking, and had me crying on multiple occasions.
Truthfully, I always try to avoid sad novels because I’m a huge baby who overly attaches myself to characters. However, I am so glad I experienced this. Kate and Jackson’s story was tremendous, and showed just how strong both of them are. Seeing Wells Ranch through Jackson’s eyes after his accident felt like seeing the characters I loved in a new light. This was a fantastic conclusion to this series.
The way Bailey Hannah writes her characters allows readers to feel so connected to them. Especially in this, as we get to understand and know Rhett and Odessa through Jackson. The special bond between Kate and Jackson and the rest of the Wells family shows on page.
If you couldn’t tell, I recommend this series wholeheartedly! This is a special world and I can’t believe their stories are finished. 🤧
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A huge thanks to Netgalley, Ballantine and Bailey Hannah for the advanced reader copy of Love Wells Kept.
What to Expect
🩵 Small Town
🩵 Found Family
🩵 Married Couple (with kids)
🩵 Traumatic Brain Injury Rep
🩵 Amnesia
🩵 Slow Burn
🩵 5th and final book in the Wells Ranch Series
For over a decade, Jackson and Kate have built a beautifully chaotic life on Wells Ranch, but their foundation fractures when a severe head injury leaves Jackson in a coma. When he finally wakes, he is a man adrift; years of his life have vanished, leaving him a stranger to the wife and children who adore him. While Kate privately mourns the husband she knew, she refuses to give up on him, leaning on the support of her ranch family to bridge the gap between their shared past and an uncertain future.
As Jackson struggles to navigate a life he doesn't recognize, tender moments begin to stir buried instincts, and fractured memories slowly resurface. The couple is forced to navigate the grueling process of falling in love all over again, realizing that their history isn't just about what is remembered, but what is built. Ultimately, they discover that while their original story required a rewrite, this new chapter—forged in resilience and patience—might just be the strongest one yet.
Cry Count - 10. Thank you very much for that emotional whiplash Bailey.
Kate has goals. Strong willed, determined, and one bad mom. Her care and selflessness during Jackson’s injury just adds to her character arc. She was one of my favorite characters from the second she ran Cecily’s ex-husband away. So what I’m saying is all bow down to Kate Wells.
Of all the Wells brothers to do this to? Come on Bailey. Jackson’s POV is the reason why I marked the book down to 3.5 stars. As a mom, I couldn’t handle him focusing solely on rebuilding his relationship with Kate rather than rebuilding the relationship with his kids. I was also hoping that the ranch and his love for animals, and horse training would play a bigger part in his recovery.
Bailey will continue to be an auto-read author for me. If Bailey writes it, I’ll devour it. And I absolutely CAN NOT wait to see what comes next!
What to Expect
🩵 Small Town
🩵 Found Family
🩵 Married Couple (with kids)
🩵 Traumatic Brain Injury Rep
🩵 Amnesia
🩵 Slow Burn
🩵 5th and final book in the Wells Ranch Series
For over a decade, Jackson and Kate have built a beautifully chaotic life on Wells Ranch, but their foundation fractures when a severe head injury leaves Jackson in a coma. When he finally wakes, he is a man adrift; years of his life have vanished, leaving him a stranger to the wife and children who adore him. While Kate privately mourns the husband she knew, she refuses to give up on him, leaning on the support of her ranch family to bridge the gap between their shared past and an uncertain future.
As Jackson struggles to navigate a life he doesn't recognize, tender moments begin to stir buried instincts, and fractured memories slowly resurface. The couple is forced to navigate the grueling process of falling in love all over again, realizing that their history isn't just about what is remembered, but what is built. Ultimately, they discover that while their original story required a rewrite, this new chapter—forged in resilience and patience—might just be the strongest one yet.
Cry Count - 10. Thank you very much for that emotional whiplash Bailey.
Kate has goals. Strong willed, determined, and one bad mom. Her care and selflessness during Jackson’s injury just adds to her character arc. She was one of my favorite characters from the second she ran Cecily’s ex-husband away. So what I’m saying is all bow down to Kate Wells.
Of all the Wells brothers to do this to? Come on Bailey. Jackson’s POV is the reason why I marked the book down to 3.5 stars. As a mom, I couldn’t handle him focusing solely on rebuilding his relationship with Kate rather than rebuilding the relationship with his kids. I was also hoping that the ranch and his love for animals, and horse training would play a bigger part in his recovery.
Bailey will continue to be an auto-read author for me. If Bailey writes it, I’ll devour it. And I absolutely CAN NOT wait to see what comes next!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Oh my heart, this book was wonderful, heartbreaking, and heartwarming all at the same time. Jackson and Kate Wells have been together for 16 years with two beautiful children when tragedy strikes and Jackson suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Upon waking after surgery and a coma Jackson has no memory of Kate or his kids, and very little memory of his life in general. Kate is heartbroken but determined to carry on.
I don’t usually tear up when reading books, but did so multiple times with this one. The absolute devastation Kate felt when Jackson didn’t know who she was just gutted me. Bailey’s writing was so real that I felt what Kate was feeling. There were so many parts of this book that felt real, especially with the struggles Jackson faced after he woke up. It was obvious he wasn’t his previous self, but also didn’t know who he was going to be. I’ve never known someone in real life with a TBI, but it seems Bailey did her research, and Jackson’s recovery felt authentic.
When Jackson and Kate eventually reconnect it was wonderful. Plus, this version of Jackson and his dirty talk, whew! I don’t want to give things away, but I loved the ending of the book, and the resolution with Jackson’s memory, or lack thereof. It didn’t feel like fiction, and while we still got the HEA, in that things weren’t miraculously resolved. I’m sad to see the Wells Ranch series come to an end, but it was done so in an amazing way. I want to thank Ballantine and NetGalley for the copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to leave a review.
No third act breakup
4/5 on the Spicy Scale
M/F
Check the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, there are a number of them
Contemporary Romance
I don’t usually tear up when reading books, but did so multiple times with this one. The absolute devastation Kate felt when Jackson didn’t know who she was just gutted me. Bailey’s writing was so real that I felt what Kate was feeling. There were so many parts of this book that felt real, especially with the struggles Jackson faced after he woke up. It was obvious he wasn’t his previous self, but also didn’t know who he was going to be. I’ve never known someone in real life with a TBI, but it seems Bailey did her research, and Jackson’s recovery felt authentic.
When Jackson and Kate eventually reconnect it was wonderful. Plus, this version of Jackson and his dirty talk, whew! I don’t want to give things away, but I loved the ending of the book, and the resolution with Jackson’s memory, or lack thereof. It didn’t feel like fiction, and while we still got the HEA, in that things weren’t miraculously resolved. I’m sad to see the Wells Ranch series come to an end, but it was done so in an amazing way. I want to thank Ballantine and NetGalley for the copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to leave a review.
No third act breakup
4/5 on the Spicy Scale
M/F
Check the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, there are a number of them
Contemporary Romance
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Did I finish the book or did it finish me? Haha dramatic I know but gahhhh I love this book so much - a very fitting end to a beloved series. This book put me through it emotionally and you know what? I enjoyed every single page no matter how it made me feel. It is so worth it but just be prepared to weep and have a heavy heart on some chapters.
If you've read the other books in this series, you already Jackson, the middle Wells brother and his wife Kate. We've seen Odessa and Rhett on their uncle's books as well. This family is now the lead on this book and I say family because even if the main storyline revolves around Jackson and Kate, it is also a beautiful story of a mother and father's love for their kids and vice versa. Not a spoiler but we know in this book Jackson gets into an accident that causes him to lose parts of his memory - more prominently in the book is him not knowing he was married to Kate and they have kids. We follow these two adjust to their new life, the lengths that Kate would go for Jackson, and them falling in love again. It also talks about mental health and importance of therapy (for Jackson and Odessa after witnessing his accident), how crucial it is to be surrounded by people who love and support you (whether its your family or the family you find and build) and what marriage means.
This is the best book in this series and I cannot believe I have read another 6-star read with an amnesia trope (like it's my sign to read more of it). I cannot wait to get my preorder and dispay this on my shelf together with the rest of the series.
10/10 amazing! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!
If you've read the other books in this series, you already Jackson, the middle Wells brother and his wife Kate. We've seen Odessa and Rhett on their uncle's books as well. This family is now the lead on this book and I say family because even if the main storyline revolves around Jackson and Kate, it is also a beautiful story of a mother and father's love for their kids and vice versa. Not a spoiler but we know in this book Jackson gets into an accident that causes him to lose parts of his memory - more prominently in the book is him not knowing he was married to Kate and they have kids. We follow these two adjust to their new life, the lengths that Kate would go for Jackson, and them falling in love again. It also talks about mental health and importance of therapy (for Jackson and Odessa after witnessing his accident), how crucial it is to be surrounded by people who love and support you (whether its your family or the family you find and build) and what marriage means.
This is the best book in this series and I cannot believe I have read another 6-star read with an amnesia trope (like it's my sign to read more of it). I cannot wait to get my preorder and dispay this on my shelf together with the rest of the series.
10/10 amazing! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
If Bailey Hannah writes it, I'm going to read it and I'm going to love it. Having loved all of the previous books in this series I have been highly anticipating this release.
This one packs a punch emotionally and it hard to read at times as it is very real and raw. We have seen Kate and Jackson throughout the previous books but didn't know much about them other than that they have a solid relationship. In this book we see them being tested when Jackson has an accident that leaves him with no memory of their life together. Kate's chapters in the aftermath of the accident were tough to read at times (as were some of the truthful and real moments she has with Jackson in the second half of the book). Also seeing the rest of the family and the ranch come together to support this couple was heartwarming. This was an amnesia trope done VERY well as these two have to rebuild their relationship and find an HEA that might look different than their previous 16 years together.
There were a few things I didn't love AS much - I felt Jackson's perspective was almost entirely about rebuilding his life with Kate and the kids were an afterthought. I was also surprised that his love of the ranch and animals didn't play a part in his recovery. Finally, I felt like some of our other characters from the previous books could have been more prominent.
However, as I said, I love Bailey's writing and I love all of the Wells Ranch books. I am thrilled to have been part of this world and so sad that it's over.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
This one packs a punch emotionally and it hard to read at times as it is very real and raw. We have seen Kate and Jackson throughout the previous books but didn't know much about them other than that they have a solid relationship. In this book we see them being tested when Jackson has an accident that leaves him with no memory of their life together. Kate's chapters in the aftermath of the accident were tough to read at times (as were some of the truthful and real moments she has with Jackson in the second half of the book). Also seeing the rest of the family and the ranch come together to support this couple was heartwarming. This was an amnesia trope done VERY well as these two have to rebuild their relationship and find an HEA that might look different than their previous 16 years together.
There were a few things I didn't love AS much - I felt Jackson's perspective was almost entirely about rebuilding his life with Kate and the kids were an afterthought. I was also surprised that his love of the ranch and animals didn't play a part in his recovery. Finally, I felt like some of our other characters from the previous books could have been more prominent.
However, as I said, I love Bailey's writing and I love all of the Wells Ranch books. I am thrilled to have been part of this world and so sad that it's over.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Infinity stars. no less.
arc read ❤️🩹
If there's anything to say....is that I'm writing this with tears in my eyes. This book has brought every emotion out of me. I am heartbroken but mended 😭 This was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and so devastating I think I need a full month to recover. Dare I say this is my favorite book this year(so easily)🥹.
Kate and Jackson have a decade of marriage in the books with a family and their ranch. Waking up to a normal day turned to be one of the most devastating events in their lives with tramatic brain injury sending him into a coma. Coming out of it completely unaware who is with him and confused with the life hes told. Having a wife and kids sends Jackson into a deep spiral. Kate's only purpose is to bring back bits and pieces of the life hes known before. 💙
If you need a good cry, please put this on your tbr. This will have your chin quivering and eyes leaking like a faucet. BUT 10/10 RECOMMEND HEHE.
I knew just by the tropes I would be wrecked. I love these two more than anything and these characters are so strong.
More than anything this was so real and raw. Life isn't perfect. Scary things happen, but we have our people to get us through tough times❤️🩹
-amnesia
-married couple
-mental health rep
-slow burn & angst
-small town
Please check your trigger warnings. This was tough a wife and a mother, but it will cure coming inside of you❤️🩹
thank you Bailey and Dell for this incredible arc 😭 its forever a trophy to me.
arc read ❤️🩹
If there's anything to say....is that I'm writing this with tears in my eyes. This book has brought every emotion out of me. I am heartbroken but mended 😭 This was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and so devastating I think I need a full month to recover. Dare I say this is my favorite book this year(so easily)🥹.
Kate and Jackson have a decade of marriage in the books with a family and their ranch. Waking up to a normal day turned to be one of the most devastating events in their lives with tramatic brain injury sending him into a coma. Coming out of it completely unaware who is with him and confused with the life hes told. Having a wife and kids sends Jackson into a deep spiral. Kate's only purpose is to bring back bits and pieces of the life hes known before. 💙
If you need a good cry, please put this on your tbr. This will have your chin quivering and eyes leaking like a faucet. BUT 10/10 RECOMMEND HEHE.
I knew just by the tropes I would be wrecked. I love these two more than anything and these characters are so strong.
More than anything this was so real and raw. Life isn't perfect. Scary things happen, but we have our people to get us through tough times❤️🩹
-amnesia
-married couple
-mental health rep
-slow burn & angst
-small town
Please check your trigger warnings. This was tough a wife and a mother, but it will cure coming inside of you❤️🩹
thank you Bailey and Dell for this incredible arc 😭 its forever a trophy to me.
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