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Bell Buckle #5
Down for the Count
No one teaches you how to move on from the love of your life.
Beckham Bronson has always had one thing on his the girl who got away. After losing someone close to him, Beckham returns to his hometown for good, only to run into the one woman he thought was gone forever. But she’s not only back in Bell Buckle—she's pregnant with another man’s baby.
Parker Summerhill never thought she’d return to the place filled with so many memories—both good and bad. But after the news she received, she had no choice. Only, she didn’t expect to see the boy she fell in love with all those years ago, and now she’s not sure she can make herself leave again.
After finding out where she’s planning to stay, Beckham gives Parker no other option but to move in with him, however temporary. But being in such close proximity to each other only brings up the past…and how history is all too keen on repeating itself.
Beckham Bronson has always had one thing on his the girl who got away. After losing someone close to him, Beckham returns to his hometown for good, only to run into the one woman he thought was gone forever. But she’s not only back in Bell Buckle—she's pregnant with another man’s baby.
Parker Summerhill never thought she’d return to the place filled with so many memories—both good and bad. But after the news she received, she had no choice. Only, she didn’t expect to see the boy she fell in love with all those years ago, and now she’s not sure she can make herself leave again.
After finding out where she’s planning to stay, Beckham gives Parker no other option but to move in with him, however temporary. But being in such close proximity to each other only brings up the past…and how history is all too keen on repeating itself.
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2026
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Karley Brenna
14 books473 followersKarley Brenna lives in a tiny mountain town in the middle of nowhere out West with her fiancé, son, and herd of pets. Her hobbies include writing, reading countless books heavy on romance, and listening to country music for hours. If she’s not at home, she’s either at a bookstore or getting lost in the hills on horseback. To stay up to date with Karley’s future projects, follow her on social media @authorkarleybrenna.
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January 28, 2026
4 stars.
"Down for the Count" by Karley Brenna is a "not his baby" second chance romance featuring a heaping side of found family. I really enjoyed this book despite my not loving pregnancy romances. I am trying to broaden my horizons in 2026! The main characters, Beckham and Parker, were young and in love. When they turned 18, they decided to go their separate ways to pursue their respective dreams. Parker wound up pregnant by a man who wanted nothing to do with the baby, and Beckham suffered a tremendous loss and wound up quitting rodeo. With nowhere else to go after her dad passes away, Parker decides to stay in Bell Buckle once again. Beckham will do anything to get her back again, though Parker is trying to keep her distance so she doesn't rely too heavily on Beckham and his family. Parker would love nothing more than for his family to be her family, but family always leaves her, so she is nervous to join in on the holidays and traditions and conversations. I liked watching Parker and Beckham reconnect as adults. Beckham is down bad for Parker, so it was fun to watch him be so head-over-heels for her. Even while she is pregnant, Beckham wants nothing more than to be a father to her baby. The spice is really good in this one. It's not all giddiness and light. There is also a hefty focus on grief and loss and familial abandonment. Both main characters are both going through their fair share of trauma, and they seek solace in one another over time. There is also a suspense element to this story, which I did not really see coming, so it made it all the more thrilling. This is a great ending to the Bell Buckle series!
Thank you to Karley Brenna and Twisted Tales PR for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
"Down for the Count" by Karley Brenna is a "not his baby" second chance romance featuring a heaping side of found family. I really enjoyed this book despite my not loving pregnancy romances. I am trying to broaden my horizons in 2026! The main characters, Beckham and Parker, were young and in love. When they turned 18, they decided to go their separate ways to pursue their respective dreams. Parker wound up pregnant by a man who wanted nothing to do with the baby, and Beckham suffered a tremendous loss and wound up quitting rodeo. With nowhere else to go after her dad passes away, Parker decides to stay in Bell Buckle once again. Beckham will do anything to get her back again, though Parker is trying to keep her distance so she doesn't rely too heavily on Beckham and his family. Parker would love nothing more than for his family to be her family, but family always leaves her, so she is nervous to join in on the holidays and traditions and conversations. I liked watching Parker and Beckham reconnect as adults. Beckham is down bad for Parker, so it was fun to watch him be so head-over-heels for her. Even while she is pregnant, Beckham wants nothing more than to be a father to her baby. The spice is really good in this one. It's not all giddiness and light. There is also a hefty focus on grief and loss and familial abandonment. Both main characters are both going through their fair share of trauma, and they seek solace in one another over time. There is also a suspense element to this story, which I did not really see coming, so it made it all the more thrilling. This is a great ending to the Bell Buckle series!
Thank you to Karley Brenna and Twisted Tales PR for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Karley Brenna and Twisted Tales PR for the ARC of this book.
I absolutely loved this book! It had me crying and laughing, I loved the element of mystery in it.
I loved how sweet Beckham was throughout the book, and how they both navigated through past trauma. It had just the right amount of spice where I felt that the book was not only spice, but also had some plot and story to it.
Some tropes that stood out are
-Small town cowboy
-Not his baby
-Second chance
-Caretaking
-Found family
It was such an entertaining and fast paced read.
I absolutely loved this book! It had me crying and laughing, I loved the element of mystery in it.
I loved how sweet Beckham was throughout the book, and how they both navigated through past trauma. It had just the right amount of spice where I felt that the book was not only spice, but also had some plot and story to it.
Some tropes that stood out are
-Small town cowboy
-Not his baby
-Second chance
-Caretaking
-Found family
It was such an entertaining and fast paced read.
January 13, 2026
Ohhh Beckham and Parker, what a way to end an amazing series 🧡
After 10 years apart, a funeral brings the pair back together…but Parker is also pregnant. Knowing what he wants, Beckham tells Parker she is going to stay with him for as long as she needs, the rest of the story you will have to find out for yourself 🤭
I loved the chemistry between the pair, even if it did feel a bit rushed/disjointed in some places. Karley handles some sensitive topics really well throughout this book and I loved how protective Beckham’s family is over him given everything that he’s been through. And what can I say about the naming of the baby…perfection 🤌🏼
I have loved ARC reading this one, so thank you Karley once again for letting me do this 🧡
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
After 10 years apart, a funeral brings the pair back together…but Parker is also pregnant. Knowing what he wants, Beckham tells Parker she is going to stay with him for as long as she needs, the rest of the story you will have to find out for yourself 🤭
I loved the chemistry between the pair, even if it did feel a bit rushed/disjointed in some places. Karley handles some sensitive topics really well throughout this book and I loved how protective Beckham’s family is over him given everything that he’s been through. And what can I say about the naming of the baby…perfection 🤌🏼
I have loved ARC reading this one, so thank you Karley once again for letting me do this 🧡
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
January 11, 2026
This was my first ARC read of 2026, and I’m super grateful that Karley choose me.
I was hooked on this series after book 1. Eventhough book 2 was not really it for me, and I have not yet had the opportunity to read book 3 and 4, I was really excited to read this book. And luckily its an easy read without reading book 3 and 4. This book had me hooked just like the first one in this series had, and I honestely cannot wait for all of you to read it when it comes out. It had all the right humor, spice and drama
I was hooked on this series after book 1. Eventhough book 2 was not really it for me, and I have not yet had the opportunity to read book 3 and 4, I was really excited to read this book. And luckily its an easy read without reading book 3 and 4. This book had me hooked just like the first one in this series had, and I honestely cannot wait for all of you to read it when it comes out. It had all the right humor, spice and drama
January 26, 2026
#Review: *Down for the Count* - Karley Brenna - ARC [18+]
5/5✨
3/5🌶️
Parker and Beckham became close when they were really young. Parker always found solace in his presence and in his family's house, because of the terrors she had to endure in her own home. They were both determined to follow their passions and dreams, something which made them lose contact to one another.
Time passed, and Parker and Beckham had the chance to see each other again in their old town, but they both had some hidden scars that they were trying to keep secret. Besides that, Parker was carrying someone else's child, which was a little uncomfortable for her and Beckham, given their past together. How will this newfound closeness play into their lives?
Gosh, how addicted am I to these angsty stories! This one had plenty of that and so much yearning intertwined with some pretty heartbreaking events. I loved that unique connection Parker and Beckham had and how much comfort they offered each other. It was strange to see them acting that awkward when they saw each other again, knowing that they used to be so close several years before. They certainly were affected by the fact that they didn't know how their current lives were going and how to manage the situation they were in. I liked that there was a touch of suspense in this book, something which made me enjoy this story even more, because of those unknown facts.
I just love these kind of books where you don't know what to expect from the plot and which has so much chemistry between characters. I loved their personalities and their protective side. Also, it was a lovely second chance romance, which was combined so well with the other tropes of this story.
Many thanks goes to lovely Karley for offering me this e-ARC and who accepted me to be part of the ARC team for this wonderful book.
✨Tropes
▫️Accidental Pregnancy (Not His Baby)
▫️First Love
▫️Returning To Hometown
▫️Angst
▫️Romantic Suspense
▫️Cowboy Romance
▫️Small Town
▫️Found Family
5/5✨
3/5🌶️
Parker and Beckham became close when they were really young. Parker always found solace in his presence and in his family's house, because of the terrors she had to endure in her own home. They were both determined to follow their passions and dreams, something which made them lose contact to one another.
Time passed, and Parker and Beckham had the chance to see each other again in their old town, but they both had some hidden scars that they were trying to keep secret. Besides that, Parker was carrying someone else's child, which was a little uncomfortable for her and Beckham, given their past together. How will this newfound closeness play into their lives?
Gosh, how addicted am I to these angsty stories! This one had plenty of that and so much yearning intertwined with some pretty heartbreaking events. I loved that unique connection Parker and Beckham had and how much comfort they offered each other. It was strange to see them acting that awkward when they saw each other again, knowing that they used to be so close several years before. They certainly were affected by the fact that they didn't know how their current lives were going and how to manage the situation they were in. I liked that there was a touch of suspense in this book, something which made me enjoy this story even more, because of those unknown facts.
I just love these kind of books where you don't know what to expect from the plot and which has so much chemistry between characters. I loved their personalities and their protective side. Also, it was a lovely second chance romance, which was combined so well with the other tropes of this story.
Many thanks goes to lovely Karley for offering me this e-ARC and who accepted me to be part of the ARC team for this wonderful book.
✨Tropes
▫️Accidental Pregnancy (Not His Baby)
▫️First Love
▫️Returning To Hometown
▫️Angst
▫️Romantic Suspense
▫️Cowboy Romance
▫️Small Town
▫️Found Family
Review of advance copy received from Author
I bawled my eyes out. If you take anything else away from my review just know that I bawled. Multiple times. Reading books as you grow in age and life experiences I find myself relating to more in the stories. This book is definitely one of them. If you've read any of the other books in this series there's mention of Parker a few times briefly. You also, only get some glimpses of Beckham and what he's like as a Bronson sibling. The once bubbly, golden retriever, adrenaline junkie Beckham experiences a loss that affects him deep into his soul. At the same time Parker comes back into his life. To see how he handles his emotions of grief and having his first love back in his life is raw and real in a way I'm glad to see being written more often now. There's moments you want to yell at Parker and the same with Beckham. For me, I love having books that I fully immerse myself in to the point I'm yelling out loud "stop being stubborn" which did happen. If you're looking for a romance book with relatable character trials and growth along with spice and multiple books in a series that interconnect I would recommend giving this books a chance.
January 25, 2026
Such a beautiful story! I loved Parker and Beckham so much. Their connection as teenagers carried well over the years apart and it was evident when Parker came home for her father’s funeral. The love between them may have been buried but seeing it revealed through Beckham’s kindness was everything. I loved seeing them both open up to one another after dealing with grief and confusion and loved how they worked together to overcome it. The added suspense really kept me on the edge of my seat for a minute as well and I loved how protective Beck was in order to make sure Parker and the baby stayed safe. Plus the ending had me nearly in tears with the namesake and dedication to Garrett! 🥹💖
January 19, 2026
Hands down my favorite of this series. Just so good, and the perfect way to end this series.
Parker + Beckett were everything I wanted. I’m a sucker for a second chance romance and “not his baby” is also one of my favorite tropes so this book was certainly set up for success to start with. But all the emotion in this story just hooked me and had me rooting for them so hard.
Thank you so much to Karley for an easy copy of this book!
Parker + Beckett were everything I wanted. I’m a sucker for a second chance romance and “not his baby” is also one of my favorite tropes so this book was certainly set up for success to start with. But all the emotion in this story just hooked me and had me rooting for them so hard.
Thank you so much to Karley for an easy copy of this book!
February 2, 2026
I got this as an ARC and honestly debated reading it as a standalone but I’m so glad I dove into the whole Bell Buckle series as getting to know the entire Bronson clan made this book hit even harder, and Karley absolutely saved the best for last 😏😍
Beckham has officially stolen my heart and is hands‑down my favorite Bronson brother 🤠
Beckham has officially stolen my heart and is hands‑down my favorite Bronson brother 🤠
February 1, 2026
Down for the Count is a second chance romance that leans hard into longing, loss, and the kind of love that refuses to fade with time. I love me some pregnancy romance and add in that "not his baby" dynamic AND former childhood friends, and I just knew I'd be a goner for this one. Layered, emotional, and grounded in found family and healing, Down for the Count is a beautiful, tender, and utterly charming love story.
Beckham and Parker were young and inseparable until adulthood pulled them in different directions. At eighteen, they parted ways to chase their dreams, never expecting how deeply life would scar them in the years apart. Parker returns to Bell Buckle after her father’s death, pregnant and alone after being abandoned by the baby’s father. Beckham comes back carrying his own grief after a devastating loss that derailed his rodeo career. Their reunion is sweet, yet awkward, and charged with everything they never got to say.
Watching them reconnect as adults was the best part. Beckham is completely undone by Parker in the best way. He is protective, devoted, and unwavering, and he steps into her life without hesitation, ready to be there for her and her baby even knowing the child is not his. Parker, on the other hand, struggles with trust and belonging. Family has failed her too many times, so the warmth of Beckham’s world feels both comforting and terrifying. Seeing her slowly let herself be included in holidays, traditions, and everyday moments was deeply satisfying.
This is not a lighthearted romance, even with its tenderness and romantic gentleness. Grief, abandonment, depression, and anxiety all sit at the heart of the story. Beckham’s internal battle, especially his tendency to take care of everyone else while neglecting himself, felt painfully real. Parker brings her own scars into the relationship and struggles in the tension of needing to lean on Beckham and also her desire to do it on her own. Together they find solace in shared understanding. Their growth is messy and imperfect, and that honesty makes their bond feel that much more substantive.
The chemistry is strong and emotionally grounded, but the spice is also spicing. There is also an unexpected suspense thread that adds tension and keeps the story from becoming predictable, though I do think it could have been married a bit better with the romantic pacing. The ending did feel a smidge rushed, and I also was craving a few more flashbacks (though I know not everyone enjoys those), but overall, the emotion of this one hit and I loved the romance.
I'm new to the Bell Buckle world, but given the glimpses we see of Beckham's family I want to dive right in. Their protectiveness, loyalty, and quiet support are endearing and important to his journey, and I love their whole family dynamic. The ending, particularly the baby’s name and its meaning, was incredibly touching and so sweet.
Down for the Count is a heartfelt conclusion to the Bell Buckle series....even if it's my introduction lol. It is about choosing love again after heartbreak, learning how to lean on others, and finding home in people who stay. Beckham and Parker’s story is tender, at times painful, but deeply satisfying, and it left me emotional in the best way.
What to expect
🧡She’s preggo.. And it’s not his baby
🧡Second chance
🧡Ex Bull Rider x Influencer
🧡Caretaking
🧡Small Town
🧡Childhood friends
🧡Lovers to strangers to lovers
🧡Pining, Yearning, Begging
🧡Family Dynamics
🧡Mustache Riding
🧡Mental Health Rep
Beckham and Parker were young and inseparable until adulthood pulled them in different directions. At eighteen, they parted ways to chase their dreams, never expecting how deeply life would scar them in the years apart. Parker returns to Bell Buckle after her father’s death, pregnant and alone after being abandoned by the baby’s father. Beckham comes back carrying his own grief after a devastating loss that derailed his rodeo career. Their reunion is sweet, yet awkward, and charged with everything they never got to say.
Watching them reconnect as adults was the best part. Beckham is completely undone by Parker in the best way. He is protective, devoted, and unwavering, and he steps into her life without hesitation, ready to be there for her and her baby even knowing the child is not his. Parker, on the other hand, struggles with trust and belonging. Family has failed her too many times, so the warmth of Beckham’s world feels both comforting and terrifying. Seeing her slowly let herself be included in holidays, traditions, and everyday moments was deeply satisfying.
This is not a lighthearted romance, even with its tenderness and romantic gentleness. Grief, abandonment, depression, and anxiety all sit at the heart of the story. Beckham’s internal battle, especially his tendency to take care of everyone else while neglecting himself, felt painfully real. Parker brings her own scars into the relationship and struggles in the tension of needing to lean on Beckham and also her desire to do it on her own. Together they find solace in shared understanding. Their growth is messy and imperfect, and that honesty makes their bond feel that much more substantive.
The chemistry is strong and emotionally grounded, but the spice is also spicing. There is also an unexpected suspense thread that adds tension and keeps the story from becoming predictable, though I do think it could have been married a bit better with the romantic pacing. The ending did feel a smidge rushed, and I also was craving a few more flashbacks (though I know not everyone enjoys those), but overall, the emotion of this one hit and I loved the romance.
I'm new to the Bell Buckle world, but given the glimpses we see of Beckham's family I want to dive right in. Their protectiveness, loyalty, and quiet support are endearing and important to his journey, and I love their whole family dynamic. The ending, particularly the baby’s name and its meaning, was incredibly touching and so sweet.
Down for the Count is a heartfelt conclusion to the Bell Buckle series....even if it's my introduction lol. It is about choosing love again after heartbreak, learning how to lean on others, and finding home in people who stay. Beckham and Parker’s story is tender, at times painful, but deeply satisfying, and it left me emotional in the best way.
What to expect
🧡She’s preggo.. And it’s not his baby
🧡Second chance
🧡Ex Bull Rider x Influencer
🧡Caretaking
🧡Small Town
🧡Childhood friends
🧡Lovers to strangers to lovers
🧡Pining, Yearning, Begging
🧡Family Dynamics
🧡Mustache Riding
🧡Mental Health Rep
January 7, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ARC READ: Down for the Count wrecked me—in the best way possible.
I don’t even know where to begin, except to say this story owned my heart. I went in already a little unhinged because yes, I read the last book first (no regrets, zero self-control), but if anything, it made me fall harder for Parker and Beckham.
Parker’s story is raw, aching, and real. She comes from a hard life, shaped by loss, grief, and survival—and the fact that her best friend was also her safe place? That connection was everything. Their bond wasn’t just romance; it was history, comfort, and inevitability. The kind of love that doesn’t disappear just because time or distance tries to tear it apart.
This book doesn’t shy away from heavy topics—depression, grief, loss, healing—and it handles them with such honesty it hurt. The line about the world not stopping just because your will to live is dwindling? That sat in my chest. There’s no sugarcoating grief here. No neat answers. Just existing, coping, and learning how to keep breathing when everything feels broken.
And Beckham? Lord help me. For the girls who love a man on his knees—mentally and physically—this book delivers. His devotion is relentless. Protective without being controlling. Soft where it matters, feral when it counts. Watching him willingly step into Parker’s life, loving her and her baby without hesitation, without obligation—only choice—was everything. He didn’t just say he wanted her. He showed it. Over and over again.
Their chemistry is explosive, but what made it unforgettable was the emotional tension underneath it. The rules. The restraint. The fear of wanting too much. And when those rules finally shattered? Worth every second of the slow burn. Every kiss felt earned. Every touch felt desperate and familiar and inevitable.
Beyond the romance, the found family moments hit just as hard. The holidays. The traditions. The way Parker is embraced, not tolerated. The way love is shown quietly—in soup instead of turkey, in lights strung by hand, in choosing someone every single day. And yes, I openly sobbed over the naming of their son. Naming him wasn’t just emotional—it was healing.
This book is about second chances. About loving after loss. About choosing joy even when you’re terrified it could be taken away. About the kind of love that feels written in the stars—across lifetimes, across grief, across everything.
I laughed. I cried. I melted. I reread scenes just to feel them again.
Five stars. No notes. Beckham Bronson forever. 💔❤️
I don’t even know where to begin, except to say this story owned my heart. I went in already a little unhinged because yes, I read the last book first (no regrets, zero self-control), but if anything, it made me fall harder for Parker and Beckham.
Parker’s story is raw, aching, and real. She comes from a hard life, shaped by loss, grief, and survival—and the fact that her best friend was also her safe place? That connection was everything. Their bond wasn’t just romance; it was history, comfort, and inevitability. The kind of love that doesn’t disappear just because time or distance tries to tear it apart.
This book doesn’t shy away from heavy topics—depression, grief, loss, healing—and it handles them with such honesty it hurt. The line about the world not stopping just because your will to live is dwindling? That sat in my chest. There’s no sugarcoating grief here. No neat answers. Just existing, coping, and learning how to keep breathing when everything feels broken.
And Beckham? Lord help me. For the girls who love a man on his knees—mentally and physically—this book delivers. His devotion is relentless. Protective without being controlling. Soft where it matters, feral when it counts. Watching him willingly step into Parker’s life, loving her and her baby without hesitation, without obligation—only choice—was everything. He didn’t just say he wanted her. He showed it. Over and over again.
Their chemistry is explosive, but what made it unforgettable was the emotional tension underneath it. The rules. The restraint. The fear of wanting too much. And when those rules finally shattered? Worth every second of the slow burn. Every kiss felt earned. Every touch felt desperate and familiar and inevitable.
Beyond the romance, the found family moments hit just as hard. The holidays. The traditions. The way Parker is embraced, not tolerated. The way love is shown quietly—in soup instead of turkey, in lights strung by hand, in choosing someone every single day. And yes, I openly sobbed over the naming of their son. Naming him wasn’t just emotional—it was healing.
This book is about second chances. About loving after loss. About choosing joy even when you’re terrified it could be taken away. About the kind of love that feels written in the stars—across lifetimes, across grief, across everything.
I laughed. I cried. I melted. I reread scenes just to feel them again.
Five stars. No notes. Beckham Bronson forever. 💔❤️
January 19, 2026
Thank you so much to the author and Twisted Tales PR for the opportunity to read this as an e-arc ahead of publication!
4.25⭐️ Beckham Bronson (MMC) is absolutely down bad for Parker Summerhill (FMC) and I’m obsessed! This is a yeehaw yes from me! 🤠🧡
This is my fourth read by Karley Brenna, and I just absolutely love her writing style; it flows effortlessly and is so easy to read and follow! The chapter lengths were also on the shorter side, which I personally love, which made it easier to fly through this book! Both MC’s were great individually, and I loved their dynamic together as well.
After 10 years apart, Beckham and Parker find themselves back together again in Bell Buckle. Their relationship very much gives ‘red string theory’ and I’m always a sucker for that sort of plot line. The way Beckham steps up to support Parker during her pregnancy, even though the baby isn’t biologically his, is heartwarming. And the way Parker was able to support Beckham through his feelings of grief and help him open up was also so sweet to read as well.
The only thing I can say is I wish there was maybe more flashbacks to Beckham and Parker’s past, or maybe some snippets into their past from when they were apart the 10 years for more character structure and background. I did enjoy the couple flashbacks included, I just wish there was more. The ending felt a littleeee rushed and kind of random with the little bit of mystery element, but I enjoyed it nonetheless!
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𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ↴
Star: 4.25⭐️/5
Spice: 3-3.5 / 5🌶️/5 (depending on tolerance)
Emotion: 2.5💧/5
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 ↴
🧡 Small Town
🧡 Cowboy / Ex-Bull Rider MMC
🧡 Social Media Influencer FMC
🧡 Found Family
🧡 Childhood friends / lovers to strangers to lovers (again)
🧡 Second Chance (ish)
🧡 She’s pregnant, but not with his baby
🧡 Begging, Yearning & Pining
⚠️ I recommend checking trigger warnings prior to reading this book, as it touches on some heavier subjects / elements ⚠️
4.25⭐️ Beckham Bronson (MMC) is absolutely down bad for Parker Summerhill (FMC) and I’m obsessed! This is a yeehaw yes from me! 🤠🧡
This is my fourth read by Karley Brenna, and I just absolutely love her writing style; it flows effortlessly and is so easy to read and follow! The chapter lengths were also on the shorter side, which I personally love, which made it easier to fly through this book! Both MC’s were great individually, and I loved their dynamic together as well.
After 10 years apart, Beckham and Parker find themselves back together again in Bell Buckle. Their relationship very much gives ‘red string theory’ and I’m always a sucker for that sort of plot line. The way Beckham steps up to support Parker during her pregnancy, even though the baby isn’t biologically his, is heartwarming. And the way Parker was able to support Beckham through his feelings of grief and help him open up was also so sweet to read as well.
The only thing I can say is I wish there was maybe more flashbacks to Beckham and Parker’s past, or maybe some snippets into their past from when they were apart the 10 years for more character structure and background. I did enjoy the couple flashbacks included, I just wish there was more. The ending felt a littleeee rushed and kind of random with the little bit of mystery element, but I enjoyed it nonetheless!
—
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ↴
Star: 4.25⭐️/5
Spice: 3-3.5 / 5🌶️/5 (depending on tolerance)
Emotion: 2.5💧/5
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 ↴
🧡 Small Town
🧡 Cowboy / Ex-Bull Rider MMC
🧡 Social Media Influencer FMC
🧡 Found Family
🧡 Childhood friends / lovers to strangers to lovers (again)
🧡 Second Chance (ish)
🧡 She’s pregnant, but not with his baby
🧡 Begging, Yearning & Pining
⚠️ I recommend checking trigger warnings prior to reading this book, as it touches on some heavier subjects / elements ⚠️
January 21, 2026
⭐️⭐️ I’m a sucker for emotional stories, so I knew Beckham’s story would hit me right in the feelings. And it did… partially. 😔
Down for the Count could’ve been a great read, if Parker and the toxic codependency between the main characters hadn’t completely ruined it for me. 😬
Parker is Beckham’s childhood love, raised in an abusive home, who leaves at eighteen to “see the world.” Beckham lets her go, believing he’ll never see her again. Fast forward ten years: they reunite at a funeral, she’s pregnant with another man’s child, and boom…Beckham activates full hero mode.
Beckham struggles with depression and anxiety after losing his best friend, and instead of learning how to heal, he does what he’s always done: saves Parker. His hero complex takes over, his emotions are neglected, and yet…he’s the best part of this book. He’s beautifully written. His guilt, insecurities, pain, and devotion felt raw and real. I fell for him instantly.🥹❤️
And then there’s Parker.
Soft. Fragile. Helpless.
And honestly? Infuriating.🙃
She refuses Beckham’s help because she “doesn’t want to be a burden,” yet moves into his house, lets him cook, clean, feed her, take care of everything while preaching independence. Make it make sense 🙂. I understand pregnancy and needing support, but this woman does nothing throughout the entire book.
The result? One deeply layered character and one painfully underdeveloped one. A relationship built on codependency rather than growth. A man with a hero complex, a woman stuck in victim mode, and a love that crosses the line into obsession.
That said, the author writes well. The angst works, the emotions are there, and because of that I will continue the series. This one just wasn’t for me.
Down for the Count could’ve been a great read, if Parker and the toxic codependency between the main characters hadn’t completely ruined it for me. 😬
Parker is Beckham’s childhood love, raised in an abusive home, who leaves at eighteen to “see the world.” Beckham lets her go, believing he’ll never see her again. Fast forward ten years: they reunite at a funeral, she’s pregnant with another man’s child, and boom…Beckham activates full hero mode.
Beckham struggles with depression and anxiety after losing his best friend, and instead of learning how to heal, he does what he’s always done: saves Parker. His hero complex takes over, his emotions are neglected, and yet…he’s the best part of this book. He’s beautifully written. His guilt, insecurities, pain, and devotion felt raw and real. I fell for him instantly.🥹❤️
And then there’s Parker.
Soft. Fragile. Helpless.
And honestly? Infuriating.🙃
She refuses Beckham’s help because she “doesn’t want to be a burden,” yet moves into his house, lets him cook, clean, feed her, take care of everything while preaching independence. Make it make sense 🙂. I understand pregnancy and needing support, but this woman does nothing throughout the entire book.
The result? One deeply layered character and one painfully underdeveloped one. A relationship built on codependency rather than growth. A man with a hero complex, a woman stuck in victim mode, and a love that crosses the line into obsession.
That said, the author writes well. The angst works, the emotions are there, and because of that I will continue the series. This one just wasn’t for me.
January 26, 2026
I really loved the concept behind this story. The fear of opening your heart again and wondering if anyone could truly love your children as their own was portrayed in such an honest, emotional way. Those doubts and walls felt real, and the idea of rebuilding a life after years of running and surviving added a lot of depth. The second-chance romance between Beckham and Parker was sweet, and watching them find their way back to each other after so much time apart was one of the highlights for me.
Unfortunately, Parker as an FMC just did not work for me. I kept hoping to see more personal growth, particularly after spending a decade on her own, but instead she often talked about being independent without fully showing it. She came across more like someone constantly needing to be rescued, which made the dynamic feel unbalanced since Beckham was clearly giving far more emotionally. There were also a few moments where the pregnancy timeline felt a little off and pulled me out of the story.
Although, Beckham completely stole the show. He was protective, steady, and endlessly devoted, and it was impossible not to fall for him. While he sometimes leaned into the role of the fixer and the white knight, it made sense given his past and his instinct to take care of the people he loves. He showed up for Parker again and again, even when he was struggling himself, and I honestly never felt like he was the one who needed to grovel. His only real goal was her happiness, and that made him such a strong, lovable hero.
The romance itself was enjoyable but occasionally felt rushed. The shift from tension and distance to intimacy happened very quickly, and I would have loved more time spent developing both their backstory and the rebuilding of their connection. The suspense and plot twist added a nice layer of drama, though I think the story could have gone even deeper there.
Overall, this was a light, cozy, and engaging second-chance romance filled with yearning, found family, and a truly wonderful MMC. Even though Parker often frustrated me and the pacing could have been smoother, I still found the book easy to read and enjoyable. It was a sweet wrap-up to the series and one I would still recommend to readers looking for a comforting cowboy romance with a touch of drama and a lot of heart.
Unfortunately, Parker as an FMC just did not work for me. I kept hoping to see more personal growth, particularly after spending a decade on her own, but instead she often talked about being independent without fully showing it. She came across more like someone constantly needing to be rescued, which made the dynamic feel unbalanced since Beckham was clearly giving far more emotionally. There were also a few moments where the pregnancy timeline felt a little off and pulled me out of the story.
Although, Beckham completely stole the show. He was protective, steady, and endlessly devoted, and it was impossible not to fall for him. While he sometimes leaned into the role of the fixer and the white knight, it made sense given his past and his instinct to take care of the people he loves. He showed up for Parker again and again, even when he was struggling himself, and I honestly never felt like he was the one who needed to grovel. His only real goal was her happiness, and that made him such a strong, lovable hero.
The romance itself was enjoyable but occasionally felt rushed. The shift from tension and distance to intimacy happened very quickly, and I would have loved more time spent developing both their backstory and the rebuilding of their connection. The suspense and plot twist added a nice layer of drama, though I think the story could have gone even deeper there.
Overall, this was a light, cozy, and engaging second-chance romance filled with yearning, found family, and a truly wonderful MMC. Even though Parker often frustrated me and the pacing could have been smoother, I still found the book easy to read and enjoyable. It was a sweet wrap-up to the series and one I would still recommend to readers looking for a comforting cowboy romance with a touch of drama and a lot of heart.
January 18, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ I’ve been impatiently waiting for this one since the previous book, and it delivered all the emotions I was hoping for. I absolutely loved Beckham and Parker’s story.
This is the final book in the Bell Buckle series, and while it can be read as a standalone, I love the entire series and the Bronson family and have to recommend reading them all.
In the previous book, we see Beckham struggling. This time, we finally get his story and learn more about his relationship with Parker when she comes back into town for her dad’s funeral…pregnant. I was hooked from the very beginning.
The two were meant to be. I loved the way Beckham was all in and ready for their second chance. The pregnancy added depth to the story, but it never felt like the main plot.
Parker has a quiet strength, healing from a difficult upbringing and navigating an unexpected pregnancy, she never loses herself.
Beckham grew so much from the hurt and grieving man we previously saw. With Parker back in town, he took the time to heal and truly open up. Their bond and connection ran deep, and everything felt earned. He didn’t push too fast, instead, he slowed down, followed Parker’s rules, and gave her the space she needed. His patience, protectiveness, and both the small and big gestures were absolute chef’s kiss.
This one has a lot of emotion and heart… family, tension, grief, and a small dose of danger.
This is the final book in the Bell Buckle series, and while it can be read as a standalone, I love the entire series and the Bronson family and have to recommend reading them all.
In the previous book, we see Beckham struggling. This time, we finally get his story and learn more about his relationship with Parker when she comes back into town for her dad’s funeral…pregnant. I was hooked from the very beginning.
The two were meant to be. I loved the way Beckham was all in and ready for their second chance. The pregnancy added depth to the story, but it never felt like the main plot.
Parker has a quiet strength, healing from a difficult upbringing and navigating an unexpected pregnancy, she never loses herself.
Beckham grew so much from the hurt and grieving man we previously saw. With Parker back in town, he took the time to heal and truly open up. Their bond and connection ran deep, and everything felt earned. He didn’t push too fast, instead, he slowed down, followed Parker’s rules, and gave her the space she needed. His patience, protectiveness, and both the small and big gestures were absolute chef’s kiss.
This one has a lot of emotion and heart… family, tension, grief, and a small dose of danger.
January 23, 2026
The final book of the Bell Buckle series is finally here. Beckham left town when he was 18 to join the rodeo riding broncs. 10 years later he has returned to Bell Buckle after retiring. He has been going through it for the last 4 months after a big loss. But Beck isn’t the only one who left town all those years ago and is now back. Parker left to find herself and travel from ranch to ranch to learn all she could. After a positive pregnancy test and the death of her father she is back to Bell Buckle for good. Beck and Park have history and now that they are both back there is no denying that fate brought them back together. Their story is full of healing, suspense, and a lot of love. Parker is a strong woman who can take care of herself and will do anything to give her unborn child the best life. Beckham has spent the last decade with Parker on his mind and in his heart. He is fully prepared to love and care for her and her baby, even if it isn’t his. Agh! This book was so good and we loved the characters so much! And of course we love seeing all of the other characters too. It is bittersweet saying goodbye to Bell Buckle but we hope it isn’t the last we see…we are really hoping Wyatt gets a book 🤞🤭
January 8, 2026
A small-town second-chance romance with the pregnancy trope? One hundred percent yes!!
First of all, thanks to the author and Twisted Tales PR for sending me this ARC and trusting me with her work. I'm obsessed with the Bell Buckle series, so it should come as no surprise that I devoured this book. Down for the Count is the fifth and final book in the series, and what a finale 😍
I was hooked from the very first sentence and all but flew through the pages. One thing Karley Brenna really excels at, is writing heartfelt stories about characters who're lost and need a bit of help finding themselves, often through falling in love and healing together.
The angst that Beckham and Parker's shared past brought, not to mention Beck's grief in battling the memory of his recently deceased best-friend and his guilt over the accident, really brought this book to life. Although Beck was initially scared to show 'weakness' by crying, he gradually opened up more and more to Parker, who allowed him to be vulnerable without judging him. He's so sweet, and the way he cares so much for Parker's unborn baby, even though it's not his own child, was wonderful. This is what you call a real man 🤭
They love teasing each other and the tension between them was *chefs kiss*.
I'm sad to say goodbye to the characters, but this really was the ending this series deserved 🧡
4 ⭐️ ARC Review
First of all, thanks to the author and Twisted Tales PR for sending me this ARC and trusting me with her work. I'm obsessed with the Bell Buckle series, so it should come as no surprise that I devoured this book. Down for the Count is the fifth and final book in the series, and what a finale 😍
I was hooked from the very first sentence and all but flew through the pages. One thing Karley Brenna really excels at, is writing heartfelt stories about characters who're lost and need a bit of help finding themselves, often through falling in love and healing together.
The angst that Beckham and Parker's shared past brought, not to mention Beck's grief in battling the memory of his recently deceased best-friend and his guilt over the accident, really brought this book to life. Although Beck was initially scared to show 'weakness' by crying, he gradually opened up more and more to Parker, who allowed him to be vulnerable without judging him. He's so sweet, and the way he cares so much for Parker's unborn baby, even though it's not his own child, was wonderful. This is what you call a real man 🤭
They love teasing each other and the tension between them was *chefs kiss*.
I'm sad to say goodbye to the characters, but this really was the ending this series deserved 🧡
4 ⭐️ ARC Review
January 29, 2026
I received an advanced review copy at no cost, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to the author, Karley Brenna, for the opportunity to read this book.
I am SO SAD that this is the end of the Bell Buckle series, but it was the absolute PERFECT ending, and it brought me so much joy to have been able to ARC read this entire series. This entire series had a chokehold on me, and the characters will have my heart for a long time.
This had some of my absolute favorite tropes and themes, and with that, this was an easy five-star read for me. Second-chance romance will always be a favorite of mine, and Karley did it so well with Beckham and Parker’s story. I typically do not love pregnancy within romance books, but this one was a little more unique in that it was a “not his baby” romance where Beckham steps up to be Parker and the baby’s person without any questions asked, even though the baby is not his (and neither is Parker, if we are honest). There is grief to work through as it pertains to this situation, but Beckham also has his own demons and grief to work through as well, which makes this such a complicated friendship for them.
There is an element of suspense that kept me on my toes throughout the book, and I did not see the outcome, so the plot twist was very well done. And the SPICE, in this one….chef’s kiss. I laughed, I cried, and at the end, I felt satisfied that everything got tied up in a neat little bow to end the series.
I am SO SAD that this is the end of the Bell Buckle series, but it was the absolute PERFECT ending, and it brought me so much joy to have been able to ARC read this entire series. This entire series had a chokehold on me, and the characters will have my heart for a long time.
This had some of my absolute favorite tropes and themes, and with that, this was an easy five-star read for me. Second-chance romance will always be a favorite of mine, and Karley did it so well with Beckham and Parker’s story. I typically do not love pregnancy within romance books, but this one was a little more unique in that it was a “not his baby” romance where Beckham steps up to be Parker and the baby’s person without any questions asked, even though the baby is not his (and neither is Parker, if we are honest). There is grief to work through as it pertains to this situation, but Beckham also has his own demons and grief to work through as well, which makes this such a complicated friendship for them.
There is an element of suspense that kept me on my toes throughout the book, and I did not see the outcome, so the plot twist was very well done. And the SPICE, in this one….chef’s kiss. I laughed, I cried, and at the end, I felt satisfied that everything got tied up in a neat little bow to end the series.
January 3, 2026
ARC read✨
I am thankful to Karley Brenna and Twisted Tales PR for the opportunity to read DFTC as an ARC.
My first 5 star of 2026 and it is truly well deserved, honestly I received this arc through email less than 24 hours ago and I have absolutely devoured it.
Karley Brenna had me hooked with the Bell Buckle series from book 1 and I’m sad to say that it’s now over and we’re not getting any more books in this series.
This story is a second chance romance for the final Bronson sibling Beckham. Parker is his first love and when she returns to town pregnant with another man’s child Beckham doesn’t know what to think until he realises she is all he wants no matter the situation.
I loved the chemistry between Beckham and Parker from the beginning and my love for them only grew throughout the book.
Tropes:
🤍 Not His Baby
✨ Second Chance
🤍 Found Family
✨ Caretaking
🤍 Mental Health Rep
✨Protective MMC
🤍 Ex Social Media Influencer X Ex Bronc Rider
✨ Moustache Riding (yep I liked this one)
Release date for DFTC is 22nd of January, make sure you pick it up!!!
I am thankful to Karley Brenna and Twisted Tales PR for the opportunity to read DFTC as an ARC.
My first 5 star of 2026 and it is truly well deserved, honestly I received this arc through email less than 24 hours ago and I have absolutely devoured it.
Karley Brenna had me hooked with the Bell Buckle series from book 1 and I’m sad to say that it’s now over and we’re not getting any more books in this series.
This story is a second chance romance for the final Bronson sibling Beckham. Parker is his first love and when she returns to town pregnant with another man’s child Beckham doesn’t know what to think until he realises she is all he wants no matter the situation.
I loved the chemistry between Beckham and Parker from the beginning and my love for them only grew throughout the book.
Tropes:
🤍 Not His Baby
✨ Second Chance
🤍 Found Family
✨ Caretaking
🤍 Mental Health Rep
✨Protective MMC
🤍 Ex Social Media Influencer X Ex Bronc Rider
✨ Moustache Riding (yep I liked this one)
Release date for DFTC is 22nd of January, make sure you pick it up!!!
January 12, 2026
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a book so exquisitely written that it feels like you’ve been given a front row seat to something sacred…a rare, breathtaking connection. A love so pure, so tender, and so impossibly sweet that it seeps into your bones and leaves you in full on tears before you even realize they’ve fallen. This… this was one of those books.
“I feared I might turn into a puddle, right here and now, and all I had to blame was the past and these damn pregnancy hormones.”
Oh no, sweetheart. You weren’t melting because of hormones. You were melting because of him. Because this man…THIS precious, protective MAN, is nothing short of an angel sent from heaven. He loves Parker with a depth that’s unconditional, unwavering, and utterly consuming that not even a decade apart and a baby that’s not his could change it. Every word he spoke, every gentle action, every quiet moment of devotion made my heart ache in the most beautiful way. I melted right along with her.
Those flashbacks cut me even deeper, peeling back layers of the story until my heart was in pieces. Additionally, Beckham’s grief didn’t just resonate with me…I felt it in my bones, because I’ve lived that pain myself. I just wanted to give this incredible man a huge hug.
I can’t even put into words how much I loved this. IT. WAS. AMAZING!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you Karley for the advanced copy to read 🫶
“I feared I might turn into a puddle, right here and now, and all I had to blame was the past and these damn pregnancy hormones.”
Oh no, sweetheart. You weren’t melting because of hormones. You were melting because of him. Because this man…THIS precious, protective MAN, is nothing short of an angel sent from heaven. He loves Parker with a depth that’s unconditional, unwavering, and utterly consuming that not even a decade apart and a baby that’s not his could change it. Every word he spoke, every gentle action, every quiet moment of devotion made my heart ache in the most beautiful way. I melted right along with her.
Those flashbacks cut me even deeper, peeling back layers of the story until my heart was in pieces. Additionally, Beckham’s grief didn’t just resonate with me…I felt it in my bones, because I’ve lived that pain myself. I just wanted to give this incredible man a huge hug.
I can’t even put into words how much I loved this. IT. WAS. AMAZING!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you Karley for the advanced copy to read 🫶
January 23, 2026
The final book in The Bell Buckle series and hands down my favorite of them all. Parker and Beckham’s second chance will steal your heart. Such a cute story with lots of pining and yearning.
Small Town Cowboy
Not His Baby
Found Family
It’s Always Been You
Spicy
Suspense
Beckham’s first love, Parker, returns to their hometown and she’s pregnant and needing a place to stay. He’s there to help her and he’s not afraid to beg to show her he wants to be a part of her life again. Throw in a little suspense and a whole lotta spice and it’s an exciting ending to a great series.
I could not put this one down. Beckham was a man obsessed. Instantly protective over Parker the second she got back into town. I loved how they picked up so naturally like they haven’t been apart for so many years. The yearning was EVERYTHING. You will swoon over all the caretaking in this book. The man baked her a gender reveal cake way after she knew the gender of the baby just because he didn’t want her to feel like she missed out on any of these milestones. That’s just one example.
If you love cowboys and small towns then you need to take a chance on an underrated indie author and read Karley Brenna’s Bell Buckle Series.
Small Town Cowboy
Not His Baby
Found Family
It’s Always Been You
Spicy
Suspense
Beckham’s first love, Parker, returns to their hometown and she’s pregnant and needing a place to stay. He’s there to help her and he’s not afraid to beg to show her he wants to be a part of her life again. Throw in a little suspense and a whole lotta spice and it’s an exciting ending to a great series.
I could not put this one down. Beckham was a man obsessed. Instantly protective over Parker the second she got back into town. I loved how they picked up so naturally like they haven’t been apart for so many years. The yearning was EVERYTHING. You will swoon over all the caretaking in this book. The man baked her a gender reveal cake way after she knew the gender of the baby just because he didn’t want her to feel like she missed out on any of these milestones. That’s just one example.
If you love cowboys and small towns then you need to take a chance on an underrated indie author and read Karley Brenna’s Bell Buckle Series.
February 7, 2026
I was a bit hesitant about this one just because some of the tropes aren’t my typical read but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book! Beckham I just loved that man. His loyalty and the way he loved Parker. Both of them have been through so much and I really enjoyed their healing journey and how they were there for each other. I thought the author did a great job handling some of the topics in this book. The suspense in the book too had me not wanting to put it down!
I adore this entire series!
Rating ⭐️: 4.5/5
Spice 🌶️: 2.5/5
Dual POV
🧡 Not his baby
🧡 Forced proximity
🧡 Mental health rep
🧡 Second chance
🧡 Suspense
🧡 Protective MMC
Thank you to so much to the author and Twisted Tales PR for the arc!
I adore this entire series!
Rating ⭐️: 4.5/5
Spice 🌶️: 2.5/5
Dual POV
🧡 Not his baby
🧡 Forced proximity
🧡 Mental health rep
🧡 Second chance
🧡 Suspense
🧡 Protective MMC
Thank you to so much to the author and Twisted Tales PR for the arc!
February 20, 2026
3.75⭐️
I’ve been looking forward to Beckham’s book for such a long time now, so I was beyond excited to finally dive into this! This was a “not his baby”, second chance romance filled with all the emotions. You can clearly see how much chemistry there is between Parker and Beckham and just how much they’re meant for each other. Although it did feel a bit rushed at times, it’s no secret that Beckham is down bad for Parker and wants nothing more than to be with her and be a father to her baby. I also enjoyed the suspense aspect to it even though it felt very brief.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read and thought it was a good ending to the Bell Buckle series. I’m sad that this series has come to an end, but can’t wait to see what else Karley has in store for us!
Thank you so much to Karley and her team for an arc 🩷
I’ve been looking forward to Beckham’s book for such a long time now, so I was beyond excited to finally dive into this! This was a “not his baby”, second chance romance filled with all the emotions. You can clearly see how much chemistry there is between Parker and Beckham and just how much they’re meant for each other. Although it did feel a bit rushed at times, it’s no secret that Beckham is down bad for Parker and wants nothing more than to be with her and be a father to her baby. I also enjoyed the suspense aspect to it even though it felt very brief.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read and thought it was a good ending to the Bell Buckle series. I’m sad that this series has come to an end, but can’t wait to see what else Karley has in store for us!
Thank you so much to Karley and her team for an arc 🩷
January 19, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
What an emotional ride. This was a beautiful book. I loved it! Beckham and Parker were destined to be together no matter what life threw in their way. I found many times I was tearing up especially with Beckham’s POV. This book makes you believe in love in all aspects of life and makes you believe that if you are meant for one another life will find a way to bring you back together.
This was the first book I read in this interconnected series and I am super excited to go back and read everyone else’s story in the Bronson family!
Thanks to the author for an eARC of this book 🫶
What an emotional ride. This was a beautiful book. I loved it! Beckham and Parker were destined to be together no matter what life threw in their way. I found many times I was tearing up especially with Beckham’s POV. This book makes you believe in love in all aspects of life and makes you believe that if you are meant for one another life will find a way to bring you back together.
This was the first book I read in this interconnected series and I am super excited to go back and read everyone else’s story in the Bronson family!
Thanks to the author for an eARC of this book 🫶
January 9, 2026
I absolutely ate this book up! It was a very emotional read for me. This book had me tearing up so much. (we will blame the pregnancy hormones) Both Beckham and Parker’s stories were so moving and beautiful. Their banter had me kicking my feet the whole book. I loved everything about them! I believe being pregnant made this book 10 times better because I could relate with Parker so much and everything Beckham did or said made my heart burst.
February 8, 2026
This story is so sad but in a good way, a healing way. The universe wasn't always on their side but they found their happiness nonetheless.
Here you follow Parker, an influencer, and Beckham, a former bull rider. Now this is a man that steps up. Beckham really proved himself, even though there was nothing to prove in my opinion. Parker was handed a hard life but she always found her way back home.
I would love to see this adapted into a movie!
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Here you follow Parker, an influencer, and Beckham, a former bull rider. Now this is a man that steps up. Beckham really proved himself, even though there was nothing to prove in my opinion. Parker was handed a hard life but she always found her way back home.
I would love to see this adapted into a movie!
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
January 24, 2026
What an amazing second chance romance. I absolutely loved this book. The fact that he was so in love with her and willing to pickup everything for her. I love that she got a family as well when she has never had that.
January 25, 2026
what do you mean this series is over now😭😭 this book was soo good and it had all my least favorite tropes in it! I loved getting to know the Bronson family🤠💗
January 31, 2026
Crying because how is Bell Buckle over?!😭 I knew Beckham was going to be my favorite. Not his baby & a second chance romance in one? I love love this for Parker!!
February 4, 2026
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Small Town Cowboy
✨ Second Chance
✨ Pregnant ( Not his baby)
✨ Roommates to Lovers
✨ It’s always been you
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Small Town Cowboy
✨ Second Chance
✨ Pregnant ( Not his baby)
✨ Roommates to Lovers
✨ It’s always been you
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