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Crystal Springs Homecoming Romances #4
Home at Last
Ashley Richardson is coming home. After years of living away, guarding a long-buried secret, she accepts her brother’s offer to live on his new dude ranch and be the public relations director. Yet the minute she arrives, she encounters Hank Bradley—the man she’s spent twelve years avoiding and the one person who can never know the secret that’s shaped her adult life.
Hank Bradley, part-time vet and co-owner of the dude ranch, has worked hard to build a peaceful life on this land where his son, Tommy, is buried. But his hard-won solitude is shattered when Ashley, a woman he’s spent twelve years trying to forget, moves onto the ranch and back into his heart.
When the past and the present collide, will Ashley and Hank finally find the love that’s haunted them for a decade? Or will the secret Ashley’s been keeping destroy their future forever?
Hank Bradley, part-time vet and co-owner of the dude ranch, has worked hard to build a peaceful life on this land where his son, Tommy, is buried. But his hard-won solitude is shattered when Ashley, a woman he’s spent twelve years trying to forget, moves onto the ranch and back into his heart.
When the past and the present collide, will Ashley and Hank finally find the love that’s haunted them for a decade? Or will the secret Ashley’s been keeping destroy their future forever?
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2016
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September 17, 2018
Definitely a five-star book. Mary Jane Morgan is an excellent author. This story is exceptionally well written. Ashley has just returned home after thirteen years with a secret buried deep in her heart. She has agreed to work for her brother on his dude ranch. However, Hank is partners with her brother and he and Ashley do not seem to agree on anything. Always been that way between them. Just when they work out some of their differences, their world comes crashing down. Nothing will ever be the same again. Can they survive? I hope you read this wonderful story and find the answer for yourself. Highly recommend.
March 30, 2019
Loved it!!
I enjoyed this book immensely.. So much so I didn't want it to end! I need more of Hank and Ashley!!
I enjoyed this book immensely.. So much so I didn't want it to end! I need more of Hank and Ashley!!
June 5, 2020
Home at Last Homecoming Series Book 4( Crystal Springs Romances)
This is the fourth book in this series and it is a good story about love and family and forgiveness
This is the fourth book in this series and it is a good story about love and family and forgiveness
October 22, 2019
Hmmmm
The book was well written grammatically. It was the content I did not like.
Now that is on me. Not The book or The Author.
The beginning of the book put me off. Ashley is suppose to be public relations? Her attitude sucks. Whining and pitching a guy over having to share a bathroom? Her animosity towards e fellow coworker? Do unprofessional. Her attitude isn't cute or funny. It is rude.
Spoiler alert. When she’d become pregnant, she’d lost many nights of sleep as she wrestled with whether or not to tell him. It had been a difficult decision, but she’d known that if Hank had known about the baby, he would have insisted on marrying her and she couldn’t do that to him. Who does she think she is not telling the father he had a child? Why didn't SHE offer him the chance to raise his child? Her excuses were flimsy and she placed the blame on Hank.
Yeah no high stars here.
The book was well written grammatically. It was the content I did not like.
Now that is on me. Not The book or The Author.
The beginning of the book put me off. Ashley is suppose to be public relations? Her attitude sucks. Whining and pitching a guy over having to share a bathroom? Her animosity towards e fellow coworker? Do unprofessional. Her attitude isn't cute or funny. It is rude.
Spoiler alert. When she’d become pregnant, she’d lost many nights of sleep as she wrestled with whether or not to tell him. It had been a difficult decision, but she’d known that if Hank had known about the baby, he would have insisted on marrying her and she couldn’t do that to him. Who does she think she is not telling the father he had a child? Why didn't SHE offer him the chance to raise his child? Her excuses were flimsy and she placed the blame on Hank.
Yeah no high stars here.
May 15, 2020
A good story but...
This had some irritating continuity errors. I also found the behaviour of certain characters inconsistent. Having said that, there's a good story here with a different take on the secret baby trope, and some unusual elements that would have been worthy of more development.
This had some irritating continuity errors. I also found the behaviour of certain characters inconsistent. Having said that, there's a good story here with a different take on the secret baby trope, and some unusual elements that would have been worthy of more development.
March 9, 2017
I enjoyed the plot a lot. Good angst, very clean. Needs better editing.
July 23, 2019
Ashley left home thirteen years ago with a big secret. Her brother Ethan, ask her to come home and be the new Director at the dude ranch. After moving back she learns that Hank, Ethan’s best friend is partners on the ranch. Hank is also a part time big animal vet and is working on a Therapy program using horses at the ranch. Ashley and Hank are having problems working out their differences. You will have to read the story yourself to find out if the differences are worked out. Well Written.
March 1, 2017
Home at Last
This is an excellent romance novel. I started reading it late in the afternoon and had a hard time putting it down to prepare dinner and to participate in evening activities. When I did start reading again, I didn't stop until I finished after midnight. It was well worth reading!
This is an excellent romance novel. I started reading it late in the afternoon and had a hard time putting it down to prepare dinner and to participate in evening activities. When I did start reading again, I didn't stop until I finished after midnight. It was well worth reading!
April 29, 2019
Home at Last
Ashley returned home to work on her brothers dude ranch. Seeing Hank, the other owner to much made her wish things could have been different. When there is a chance things might be, Ashley knows the secret she has kept all these years will change everything.
Wonderful book. Love the characters and the series.
Ashley returned home to work on her brothers dude ranch. Seeing Hank, the other owner to much made her wish things could have been different. When there is a chance things might be, Ashley knows the secret she has kept all these years will change everything.
Wonderful book. Love the characters and the series.
October 24, 2019
Enjoyed this book about Ashley and Hank. Returning to her brothers ranch after 13 years and hiding a secret, Ashley once again meets Hank. Their story unfolds in little increments until the big reveal. What has kept Ashley away all these years and his hanks personal tragedy affected the homecoming? Would definitely like to see more of Ashley and Hanks life together.
August 16, 2021
So enjoyable. Read it in one evening. Just couldn't put it down. Planning on reading more of Mary Jane Morgan's books. Loved each character. Would recommend it to all my book loving friends.
So enjoyable. Read it in one day. Could not put it down. Planning on reading more of Mary Jane Morgan's novels. Would recommend it to all my book loving friends !
So enjoyable. Read it in one day. Could not put it down. Planning on reading more of Mary Jane Morgan's novels. Would recommend it to all my book loving friends !
August 21, 2017
Very touching
Being a Mom makes me love books that involve children best.
And when they are well written its a huge bonus!
Just fix the rationale vs rational error and it will be even better!
Being a Mom makes me love books that involve children best.
And when they are well written its a huge bonus!
Just fix the rationale vs rational error and it will be even better!
January 21, 2021
Ashley and Hank
Ashley has loved Hank forever , since she was a teenager. After a night of passion, she ended up pregnant at age 18, and gave up the baby, so Hank could have his dream of vet school. Love seems to be finding them again, until he finds out about his daughter.
Ashley has loved Hank forever , since she was a teenager. After a night of passion, she ended up pregnant at age 18, and gave up the baby, so Hank could have his dream of vet school. Love seems to be finding them again, until he finds out about his daughter.
June 15, 2018
I loved reading this book
I loved reading this book but I did have to take a star off because of editing mistakes. I can't wait to read more books by Mary Jane Morgon!!
I loved reading this book but I did have to take a star off because of editing mistakes. I can't wait to read more books by Mary Jane Morgon!!
September 15, 2018
Good story
March 14, 2019
Good book
Enjoyed this book. The characters were believable and the locale was a joy to imagine and see in my mind.
Enjoyed this book. The characters were believable and the locale was a joy to imagine and see in my mind.
April 8, 2019
Good read
Sometimes it’s nice to read a romance where things turn out different than you expect. A good read for anyone with a Love for horses.
Sometimes it’s nice to read a romance where things turn out different than you expect. A good read for anyone with a Love for horses.
July 19, 2019
I can't wait to read more by this author.
October 19, 2019
Great story! Lost love refound!
Love, cowboy, lost love and heartache! A handsome man and a young love lost with an unselfish act and finding that love and making a new life!
Love, cowboy, lost love and heartache! A handsome man and a young love lost with an unselfish act and finding that love and making a new life!
November 14, 2019
Dnf
I couldn't get past Ashley's immaturity and pettiness towards Hank. Had to give up at 50%. She was flawed and selfish and those she sniped at were innocent.
I couldn't get past Ashley's immaturity and pettiness towards Hank. Had to give up at 50%. She was flawed and selfish and those she sniped at were innocent.
April 10, 2020
Just finished this series. Every book was outstanding.
April 14, 2022
Loved the plot line but ending is typical for romance
April 10, 2024
This book was a delight to read, very well written, and very entertaining. Well worth your time.
June 6, 2016
I received this book in exchange for an honest review for Julie's Book Review
Ashley is returning home in Crystal Springs after 13 years of being away. Her brother, Ethan, co-owns a Dude Ranch and asked her to work for him. He needed a Public Relations Director and she was perfect for the job. However, when she arrives she is immediately thinking she made the wrong decision when she is greeted by Hank Bradley. He is not only the other co-owner but also the person she grew up with and crushed on, and the partial reason she left. When she finds out that her room in the house shares a bathroom with him is nearly her undoing. She needs to find a hotel and fast and starts telling herself that everyday, for the first week or so. However, being around her family that she missed to so much, is helping her want to be there more and more.
Hank is still devastating to her, but he's grown into a man and it takes everything Ashley has to remain unaffected by him, plus she knows when the truth about her comes out, he may never forgive her.
Hank grew up with a rough childhood, but Ethan's friendship and his family was what saved him. His love for horses and the Dude ranch was a natural choice for him after he finished Veterinary School. Ashley would follow them around as a child but after a brief encounter during her Senior Year in high school she left. He forbid himself after that to never touch her again, and now that she was back his feelings for her has him on edge. So much so that he cant sleep in the adjoining room and camps out for a few days. Although he tries to ignore her, he can't help but be drawn to the woman she has grown into, but the fear of her brother finding out has him torn... He could do what would be considered the "right thing" but also being with her feels right and natural....but his ghosts may be too much to handle for her.
Their chemistry is apparent to everyone, even though they deny it to themselves. Hank is definitely swoon worthy and Ashley keeps telling herself "just friends" terrified her secret will come out and the backlash she'll face.
I have never read and of the other books in this series, so at first the characters seemed under developed. But the author was still able to pull me into the story. Her descriptions of the ranch and land I could picture. The banter between the characters seemed natural and believable. I may still read the previous books because I enjoyed this one so much. My only reason for not 5 stars is the book moved fast and for me, it felt rushed because it was the final book... which is, unfortunately, not uncommon with some authors. That being said I did enjoy this author's writing style and would recommend this book (after reading the other in the series).
February 25, 2017
Overcoming
Ashley finally comes home for good to become the new Director at the dude ranch her brother Ethan and best friend Hank opened. Hank is a part time big animal vet and is also working on as Therapy program using horses at the ranch. But Ashley has a big secret and it has to do with Hank. Young love has a lot to overcome as adults.
Ashley finally comes home for good to become the new Director at the dude ranch her brother Ethan and best friend Hank opened. Hank is a part time big animal vet and is also working on as Therapy program using horses at the ranch. But Ashley has a big secret and it has to do with Hank. Young love has a lot to overcome as adults.
May 6, 2016
Home at Last by Mary Jane Morgan
Crystal Springs Homecoming Series Book Four
Ashley Richardson has returned to be with her family after thirteen long years. As the new public relations person for her brother and his friend's dude ranch. It feels good to be back by family. It's the co-owner of the ranch that is the problem.
Hank Bradley loves everything about the dude ranch he is half-owner of and the people he's always considered family. His own parents weren't even close to being what his friend's mom was to him. And that was why he always ignored how he felt about the youngest Richardson. She'd always be Ethan's little sister. Hands off.
When two adults are put in close proximity of each other and both have feelings for the other—there is bound to be sparks. And there were. The problem was that Ashley had a secret. A big secret. And until she told Hank, they couldn't move forward. If she did tell him...he'd probably move backward.
**Sexual content
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
Crystal Springs Homecoming Series Book Four
Ashley Richardson has returned to be with her family after thirteen long years. As the new public relations person for her brother and his friend's dude ranch. It feels good to be back by family. It's the co-owner of the ranch that is the problem.
Hank Bradley loves everything about the dude ranch he is half-owner of and the people he's always considered family. His own parents weren't even close to being what his friend's mom was to him. And that was why he always ignored how he felt about the youngest Richardson. She'd always be Ethan's little sister. Hands off.
When two adults are put in close proximity of each other and both have feelings for the other—there is bound to be sparks. And there were. The problem was that Ashley had a secret. A big secret. And until she told Hank, they couldn't move forward. If she did tell him...he'd probably move backward.
**Sexual content
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
December 27, 2016
Home At Last by Mary Jane Morgan.
This is a must read book for western romance lovers! It pulls you in, right from the first sentence in the book! Ashley and Hank's story is a must read! You cannot pass this one by! Thank you, Mary Jane Morgan! Keep your books coming!!!!!
This is a must read book for western romance lovers! It pulls you in, right from the first sentence in the book! Ashley and Hank's story is a must read! You cannot pass this one by! Thank you, Mary Jane Morgan! Keep your books coming!!!!!
December 8, 2016
Great book
I loved these books. I think Mary Jane Morgan is a wonderful author. I loved all the books I read so far in this series.
I loved these books. I think Mary Jane Morgan is a wonderful author. I loved all the books I read so far in this series.
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