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Faults: A Primrose Hill Novel
Welcome to Primrose Hill, where the James family isn't just part of the community-they're the heart of it all.
Here, horses aren't just a passion-they're a way of life.
After a string of setbacks, Addison James has returned home to the Texas Hill Country to chase her dream of running her own farm and finally living life on her own terms. She's sworn off men after a painful betrayal, but finds herself inconveniently drawn to the new veterinarian in town. He's charming, thoughtful, and impossibly tempting. Will her past destroy her chance at a future she never expected?
Dean Adler may come from billionaire roots, but he's done letting anyone dictate his future. Becoming the new veterinarian in Primrose Hill is his chance at a quiet life and a fresh start. Trusting people has never come easy, and relationships are off the table until he finds himself distracted by his new town's sweetheart. If he lets himself fall, he could lose everything he's worked for… but pushing her away feels impossible. Is she worth the risk?
In a town where family means everything, loyalty runs deep, and trust is earned, Addison's and Dean's worlds collide in ways that neither expected. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their connection unexpected.
Can two guarded hearts take a chance on each other?
Or will the past steal their shot at a future worth fighting for?
Here, horses aren't just a passion-they're a way of life.
After a string of setbacks, Addison James has returned home to the Texas Hill Country to chase her dream of running her own farm and finally living life on her own terms. She's sworn off men after a painful betrayal, but finds herself inconveniently drawn to the new veterinarian in town. He's charming, thoughtful, and impossibly tempting. Will her past destroy her chance at a future she never expected?
Dean Adler may come from billionaire roots, but he's done letting anyone dictate his future. Becoming the new veterinarian in Primrose Hill is his chance at a quiet life and a fresh start. Trusting people has never come easy, and relationships are off the table until he finds himself distracted by his new town's sweetheart. If he lets himself fall, he could lose everything he's worked for… but pushing her away feels impossible. Is she worth the risk?
In a town where family means everything, loyalty runs deep, and trust is earned, Addison's and Dean's worlds collide in ways that neither expected. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their connection unexpected.
Can two guarded hearts take a chance on each other?
Or will the past steal their shot at a future worth fighting for?
393 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2025
About the author
Brittany Storm
2 books57 followersBrittany Storm lives in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, where horses have been a part of her life for over twenty years. An avid rider and competitor in the hunter/jumper show ring, she’s currently training and competing with a young horse of her own.
When she’s not at the barn or writing, Brittany enjoys life with her husband, two young kids, and her dog. After losing her mom a few years ago to cancer, she found solace in romance novels and loved escaping into their world, so much so that she decided to start writing stories of her own.
Her stories celebrate family, horses, and the kind of love that makes life feel a little sweeter.
When she’s not at the barn or writing, Brittany enjoys life with her husband, two young kids, and her dog. After losing her mom a few years ago to cancer, she found solace in romance novels and loved escaping into their world, so much so that she decided to start writing stories of her own.
Her stories celebrate family, horses, and the kind of love that makes life feel a little sweeter.
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December 18, 2025
Brittany Storm's romance, FAULTS hits all the emotions in this well written story debut, set in small-town Texas Hill Country, the book flourishes on commotion, heat, horses, and a family that dominates every page with their opinions and presence! The James family is tremendously loud, and this energy drives the plot from the moment it begins, Addison James returns home battered but determined, chasing independence with dirt on her boots and reins in her hands, this book is addictive in its understanding that tiny towns reinforce everything, particularly mistakes. It's entertaining from the start and keeps the pace up throughout, plus the compulsive prose was phenomenal constructing a masterpiece work!
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Addison is a horse-riding and horse-training heroine whose movements are practically instinctive, she is cynical, guarded, and intolerant to empty promises now that betrayal has left its mark, watching her establish a future on her own land is addictive because the stakes are unique and accomplished, her voice is sharp and tender! Emotional suspense dwells beneath every scene, tense and restless, I loved how the Author tied many intriguing topics and unfolds each tie to each other in very well-researched analysis!
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Dean Adler is where the tension develops into something compelling, a millionaire background hangs over him like a shadow he refuses to step back into, and his choice to become a small-town veterinarian feels brave and elegant all at once, he's controlled, cautious, and obviously unprepared for a family like Addison's to enter his life! Their connection is intense and spicy, with sharp banter and a thick layer of maturity, every near-miss seems spectacularly frustrating! The push and pull between them keeps the book interesting, I loved these two magnificent personalities, the Author constructed their heart and brain in such original architecture!
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Our FMC Addison returns home to start afresh, while the MMC Dean leaves to do the same, and that symmetry flows throughout each chapter, loyalty, trust, and risk are taken seriously as constructed value, the romance builds on suspense and this decision pays off! Brittany Storm writes strongly for her debut publication, utilizing emotion, fire, and humor with sophistication, this is a riveting supsenseful small-town romance that appreciates and builds on its strengths!!!
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Addison is a horse-riding and horse-training heroine whose movements are practically instinctive, she is cynical, guarded, and intolerant to empty promises now that betrayal has left its mark, watching her establish a future on her own land is addictive because the stakes are unique and accomplished, her voice is sharp and tender! Emotional suspense dwells beneath every scene, tense and restless, I loved how the Author tied many intriguing topics and unfolds each tie to each other in very well-researched analysis!
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Dean Adler is where the tension develops into something compelling, a millionaire background hangs over him like a shadow he refuses to step back into, and his choice to become a small-town veterinarian feels brave and elegant all at once, he's controlled, cautious, and obviously unprepared for a family like Addison's to enter his life! Their connection is intense and spicy, with sharp banter and a thick layer of maturity, every near-miss seems spectacularly frustrating! The push and pull between them keeps the book interesting, I loved these two magnificent personalities, the Author constructed their heart and brain in such original architecture!
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Our FMC Addison returns home to start afresh, while the MMC Dean leaves to do the same, and that symmetry flows throughout each chapter, loyalty, trust, and risk are taken seriously as constructed value, the romance builds on suspense and this decision pays off! Brittany Storm writes strongly for her debut publication, utilizing emotion, fire, and humor with sophistication, this is a riveting supsenseful small-town romance that appreciates and builds on its strengths!!!
April 20, 2026
This book was perfection! If you grew up reading the “Thoroughbred” series ( cough, I may have collected them all ,cough), then you will absolutely love this! DO👏NOT👏SLEEP👏on this book. It is so beautifully written with fantastic details. It is the perfect combination of romance, SPICE(three peppers) and the horse world. This needs to be a ten book series. Please and thank you.
May 13, 2026
If you’ve ever read the Thoroughbred series, this felt like an adult version of that. I loved Addison’s character development as she learns what the support of a true companion looks like. Dean also had some life lessons he had to work through. His support for Addison’s career and success would make anyone swoon. I of course loved the sibling banter between the James siblings and the friendship between Dean and his brother. This was such a happy read for me.
May 15, 2026
I read this series a little out of order, but I still absolutely loved Faults. This book offers something refreshingly unique: a hot man who loves animals and a woman deeply passionate about horses. That combination felt so original to me and unlike anything I’ve come across often in romance novels. I was invested in every single page.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the closeness between the siblings. Even when miles apart, they remain emotionally connected and endlessly supportive of one another. As an only child, I found myself wishing for the kind of bond Addison and Dean share with their brothers and sisters. That strong family dynamic added so much heart to the story and was a huge draw for me.
Dean’s determination to prove his love for Addison was incredibly compelling. He goes above and beyond to show her that not every man will break her heart. Despite his own difficult experiences with love, he’s patient, steadfast, and fully committed to earning her trust.
I also loved getting a glimpse into where Walker and Farrah’s story began. You can already feel the tension simmering between them as they work through their shared past within the context of family and friendships. The buildup throughout this book is so well done, and the payoff in Curveball is absolutely worth it.
You can truly feel the author’s love and passion for horses in her writing. She describes these beautiful animals and the world surrounding them with such authenticity and care that it’s obvious this comes from personal experience rather than simple research. I learned so much about hunting, jumping, and the dedication this sport requires, and I genuinely enjoyed being introduced to something completely new to me. The way romance is woven into that world made it even better.
Now that I’m caught up with books one and two, I can’t wait to dive into the third installment in this series. I’ve come away with a whole new appreciation for horses and the immense love and care that goes into raising and working with them.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the closeness between the siblings. Even when miles apart, they remain emotionally connected and endlessly supportive of one another. As an only child, I found myself wishing for the kind of bond Addison and Dean share with their brothers and sisters. That strong family dynamic added so much heart to the story and was a huge draw for me.
Dean’s determination to prove his love for Addison was incredibly compelling. He goes above and beyond to show her that not every man will break her heart. Despite his own difficult experiences with love, he’s patient, steadfast, and fully committed to earning her trust.
I also loved getting a glimpse into where Walker and Farrah’s story began. You can already feel the tension simmering between them as they work through their shared past within the context of family and friendships. The buildup throughout this book is so well done, and the payoff in Curveball is absolutely worth it.
You can truly feel the author’s love and passion for horses in her writing. She describes these beautiful animals and the world surrounding them with such authenticity and care that it’s obvious this comes from personal experience rather than simple research. I learned so much about hunting, jumping, and the dedication this sport requires, and I genuinely enjoyed being introduced to something completely new to me. The way romance is woven into that world made it even better.
Now that I’m caught up with books one and two, I can’t wait to dive into the third installment in this series. I’ve come away with a whole new appreciation for horses and the immense love and care that goes into raising and working with them.
May 6, 2026
Faults by Brittany Storm was honestly SUCH an addictive small-town romance debut!
This book has horses, family chaos, emotional baggage, Texas drama, yearning, stubborn people catching feelings against their will, and a veterinarian MMC, so basically Brittany Storm looked directly into my brain and said “yes.”
Primrose Hill feels SO alive from the very first chapter - bad things happen in threes as one of the first lines: yep, I say that all the time. The James family is loud, nosy, loving, messy, dramatic, and deeply involved in everybody’s business exactly like a real small town family should be!
Addison was such a good FMC because she’s strong without trying too hard to be “tough girl” about it. She comes home after betrayal determined to rebuild her life on her own terms, and I loved watching her slowly figure out what she actually wants for herself.
Dean, (gasp) - quiet veterinarian with billionaire family drama trying to escape his old life and live peacefully in a small town? He’s thoughtful, reserved, sweet without being cheesy, and the tension between him and Addison builds so naturally throughout the story. The banter and push-pull between them kept me fully invested because neither of them is instantly trusting or magically healed overnight.
What I really loved was that underneath all the romance and chemistry, this story is very much about starting over. Both Addison and Dean are trying to build lives that actually feel like their own, and that emotional thread made everything hit harder. Brittany Storm seriously balanced humor, family drama, tension, spice, and emotional moments SO well. I flew through this one!
This book has horses, family chaos, emotional baggage, Texas drama, yearning, stubborn people catching feelings against their will, and a veterinarian MMC, so basically Brittany Storm looked directly into my brain and said “yes.”
Primrose Hill feels SO alive from the very first chapter - bad things happen in threes as one of the first lines: yep, I say that all the time. The James family is loud, nosy, loving, messy, dramatic, and deeply involved in everybody’s business exactly like a real small town family should be!
Addison was such a good FMC because she’s strong without trying too hard to be “tough girl” about it. She comes home after betrayal determined to rebuild her life on her own terms, and I loved watching her slowly figure out what she actually wants for herself.
Dean, (gasp) - quiet veterinarian with billionaire family drama trying to escape his old life and live peacefully in a small town? He’s thoughtful, reserved, sweet without being cheesy, and the tension between him and Addison builds so naturally throughout the story. The banter and push-pull between them kept me fully invested because neither of them is instantly trusting or magically healed overnight.
What I really loved was that underneath all the romance and chemistry, this story is very much about starting over. Both Addison and Dean are trying to build lives that actually feel like their own, and that emotional thread made everything hit harder. Brittany Storm seriously balanced humor, family drama, tension, spice, and emotional moments SO well. I flew through this one!
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May 7, 2026I absolutely adored Addison and Dean! Addison is such a sweetheart who just got out of a long term relationship and wants to follow her dreams of owning her own farm and training horses. Dean is a veterinarian who moves to Texas for a fresh start. They find themselves attracted to each other but with their baggage from past relationships, they were reluctant to pursue their feelings for each other.
Addison was a very relatable and likable character. She was sweet and loved hard, but was sassy and fierce.
Their chemistry was electric and I quickly found myself invested in their relationship. They were the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Dean had the biggest heart and did the sweetest things for Addi. Their relationship wasn’t perfect and they had to work through their issues to get to a good place.
I loved how close Addison was with her family. The group chats had me dying!! Her brothers were very protective and her sister and best friend were always there for her when she needed them. I felt all the emotions throughout this book! The ending set up the next book, Curveball, perfectly, and I cannot wait for it!!
Addison was a very relatable and likable character. She was sweet and loved hard, but was sassy and fierce.
Their chemistry was electric and I quickly found myself invested in their relationship. They were the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Dean had the biggest heart and did the sweetest things for Addi. Their relationship wasn’t perfect and they had to work through their issues to get to a good place.
I loved how close Addison was with her family. The group chats had me dying!! Her brothers were very protective and her sister and best friend were always there for her when she needed them. I felt all the emotions throughout this book! The ending set up the next book, Curveball, perfectly, and I cannot wait for it!!
January 22, 2026
This book was everything I want in a small-town romance and then some. The FMC is fiercely independent, knows her worth, and doesn’t bend herself to fit anyone else’s expectations—which made her journey so satisfying to read. I loved watching her stand her ground while still allowing herself to fall.
The small-town setting is cozy, intimate, and full of charm, but what really made this story shine was the personal touch of the horse riding. You can feel the author’s love for it on the page—it adds so much depth, atmosphere, and authenticity to the story, and honestly made me want to drop everything and move to a ranch.
And let’s talk about the spice… 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
There is a LOT of smut, and it’s so well done—steamy, addictive, and perfectly balanced with the emotional connection between the characters. It never felt thrown in just for shock value; it actually enhanced the romance.
If you love small-town romance, an independent FMC, horse girl vibes, and high-heat chemistry, this book deserves a spot at the top of your TBR. I devoured it and already want more from this world. 🐎✨
The small-town setting is cozy, intimate, and full of charm, but what really made this story shine was the personal touch of the horse riding. You can feel the author’s love for it on the page—it adds so much depth, atmosphere, and authenticity to the story, and honestly made me want to drop everything and move to a ranch.
And let’s talk about the spice… 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
There is a LOT of smut, and it’s so well done—steamy, addictive, and perfectly balanced with the emotional connection between the characters. It never felt thrown in just for shock value; it actually enhanced the romance.
If you love small-town romance, an independent FMC, horse girl vibes, and high-heat chemistry, this book deserves a spot at the top of your TBR. I devoured it and already want more from this world. 🐎✨
January 25, 2026
i LOVED this book so much!! i am already so attached to all these characters and can’t wait for their stories. first i need to talk about the setting because the farm life with the horses was so amazing. it made me want to move to the countryside and learn how to ride a horse.
i really liked addison. she was such a fun and likable character. her relationship with her siblings and family made me so happy. she was also such a strong fmc and i related to her trust and commitment issues. i loved all the james siblings!! walker was such a fun character and i am so excited for his book next!! weston was so mysterious and broody so obviously im excited for his book. i need to know what’s going on inside his head!!! ava was also so fun and such a sweet and loving sister!
dean. ugh i seriously loved him. he was soooo down bad for addison and i loved getting his pov and seeing inside his head. i also love how he went above and beyond to prove he didn’t send those messages.
thank you sooo much brittany for the gifted copy! i can’t wait to read anything else you write!!!🩷🩷
i really liked addison. she was such a fun and likable character. her relationship with her siblings and family made me so happy. she was also such a strong fmc and i related to her trust and commitment issues. i loved all the james siblings!! walker was such a fun character and i am so excited for his book next!! weston was so mysterious and broody so obviously im excited for his book. i need to know what’s going on inside his head!!! ava was also so fun and such a sweet and loving sister!
dean. ugh i seriously loved him. he was soooo down bad for addison and i loved getting his pov and seeing inside his head. i also love how he went above and beyond to prove he didn’t send those messages.
thank you sooo much brittany for the gifted copy! i can’t wait to read anything else you write!!!🩷🩷
April 8, 2026
Again, I love a good small town romance. There is just something about it that gives me all the feels. I liked that it was written with a dual POV, which makes it easier for me to get into the story. I always like being able to learn about the characters from each side of the story. The chemistry between the characters was top notch and setting up other characters in this story for the later stories is always a good thing. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a small town romance that has heart and really stands out.
May 15, 2026
Loved Addison and Dean’s story!! Love how wholesome the small town vibes are. The family and friendships are the best, I hope all the James siblings get there own book, their relationship and banter with each other is brilliant! Dean, wow, what a mmc! Yes he made a couple of mistakes but he always had the fmc best interests at heart. Dean in the bedroom? wow the man can do no wrong!! Phew! Definitely give this one a read and then devour Curveball which comes out in June! An addictive series!
February 22, 2026
I loved this book. I’m obsessed with horses and we finally get to see horses properly in a novel! If you like small town, horses, low angst and lovable characters then this book is for you! He is obsessed with her as well and that trope makes my heart melt 🥹 will be reading the next!
Did Not Finish
March 23, 2026Dnf’d at like 3 chapters in. Maybe it gets better later but the writing style was just not for me. I liked the idea but the dialogue felt so awkward. Like the first conversation between the fmc and her friend felt so boring.
February 25, 2026
This book was fantastic! From start to finish, I was completely hooked. The chemistry was undeniable, the story was heartfelt, and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next book!
February 26, 2026
Wow it was wholesome and warm like a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite blanket. Can't wait for the next!
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March 10, 2026DNF
March 24, 2026
really close to a dnf.. the characters annoyed me with how they communicated and it kinda felt like they went from 0 to 100 real quick.. the pacing just felt a little off
May 25, 2026
3.5
Necesito el siguiente.
Necesito el siguiente.
May 26, 2026
DNF at 40%
Not into insta-love/lust. Everything is happening too fast for me
Not into insta-love/lust. Everything is happening too fast for me
May 17, 2026
Devoured! This debut was so good. I was completely pulled into this story and I didn’t want to leave. Dean and Addie collided in such a way that they couldn’t deny the pull to each other. They both have baggage but just can’t fight how they feel about each other. The James siblings are a FUN TIME! I can’t wait to get the reset of their stories!
March 5, 2026
loved this one!
cant wait for 2nd book <3
cant wait for 2nd book <3
May 24, 2026
Sometimes I find "small town" romance books a hit or miss. This one was absolutely a hit, I loved every thing about it. It was cute and a little spicy.
Im excited to read more books from Brittany Storm.
Im excited to read more books from Brittany Storm.
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