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Steele Ridge #8

Enduring Love

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From the outside looking in, Joan Steele has everything — her health, a beautiful home, and six wonderful adult children. But deep inside, she’s missing what every woman wants. A man to love and share her life with.

When an ex-convict shows up in Steele Ridge, Joan knows he means to do her family harm. And she can’t help but put the blame at her estranged husband’s feet. After twenty years of marital limbo, Joan has sacrificed enough for the man.

Now she vows to fight back, but will her family’s broken past destroy her future with the love of her life?

74 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 22, 2018

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Kelsey Browning

51 books380 followers
Kelsey Browning writes sass kickin’ love stories and Southern cozy mysteries.

Originally from a small Texas town, Kelsey has also lived in the Middle East and Los Angeles, proving she’s either adventurous or downright nuts. These days, she hangs out in northeast Georgia with Tech Guy, Smarty Boy, Bad Dog and Pharaoh, a former Canine Companions for Independence puppy. She’s currently at work on the next book in her Texas Nights contemporary romance series and The Granny Series cozy mysteries.

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Profile Image for Ellen Anderson.
1,251 reviews
March 25, 2018
Loved it!

I must admit I started the series with this one. I absolutely loved Joan and Eddy and their story. Now I am going to go back and read the rest of this series.
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593 reviews5 followers
March 24, 2018
What an entertaining short story that is part of the Steele Ridge series! Enduring Love gives us a snapshot into Eddy and Joan Steele’s relationship. For those that have read the other books, this one answers the question of why Eddy has been a recluse for so many years and given up his family for the better part of 20 years. It’s a quick read and keeps you turning pages!

Reading this series has made me realize I want to be Joan Steele for my kids. She is one hard core mom who gives unconditional love to her family. She doesn’t let fear stop her from protecting her own, no matter the cost. She always stole the scenes in previous books and am so glad she has a story of her own.

We don’t know much about Eddy from the past books – just want his family mentioned or thought of him, so I was excited to read about him. My heart hurt for the family that missed out on him for so many years, yet it warmed when I learned the truth and how things ended. The beginning scene was absolutely priceless and I couldn’t have imagined a better story for Joan and Eddy. The authors nailed it with Enduring Love. Absolutely fantastic.

213 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2021
This is the 8th book (or the 7th, if you've not read Beginning) in the series.

Joan Steele has raised her brood of 6 kids mostly by herself. Now that they are grown, with their own lives, she wants what she should have had for the past twenty years.

Eddy Steele has stayed away from his family to protect them. But when a threat from his past threatens the future, he'll do everything he can to keep them safe.

From the hilarious motel scene in the beginning, I was sunk back into Steele Ridge. I love how tough Miss Joan is. She has to be my absolute favorite Heroine! And I think I've got seat belt burn from the wild ride in the MedMobile!!
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1,146 reviews8 followers
March 26, 2018
Enduring Love

OMG! What an intriguing story! Joan finally got her story told. She has been the rock of the Steele family because Eddy was trying to protect his family for the past two decades. I am glad to find out that Eddy was not a deadbeat dad as it seemed in all of the previous books. Once the threat was taken care of - without anyone being killed - Eddy was finally able to come home to the love of his life and his family. I am happy Joan and Eddy finally got their happily ever after. FANTASTIC job Kelsey and ladies! I would recommend this book.
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974 reviews7 followers
February 28, 2022
I loved Joan and Eddy’s book. Finding out about Eddy’s past and why he stays away and lives in the cabin was so interesting and I honestly ended up so feeling for Eddy and as a result everyone else involved. I loved how after the suspense and danger they go through they choose one another and the decisions they make at the end. The Steele clan is always in fine form and that was no different in this book. Seeing my favourite characters was awesome!
Profile Image for Abby G. Amos.
1,257 reviews3 followers
April 6, 2018
Awesome Finally for this series!

Another Great Read in this series and an awesome end! I think everyone who reads this book will enjoy it! I am so glad to have come along for the ride! I hope to read updates on this family thru the spin-off that is sure to come! This is definitely a book/series that I will recommend to others!
Profile Image for Michelle Vandal.
1,126 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2018
Close of Steel Ridge Series

I enjoyed this book as I did all the Steel Ridge stories. I thought it might be weird because it was their Mom but it wasn't really. Eddie & Joan's story answered a bunch of questions I'd had from previous books. Can't wait for the cousins - The Kingston crew.
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701 reviews10 followers
February 21, 2019
Way to quick!! I enjoyed the story but I would have loved it more it it dove a little deeper into Joan & Eddy’s past. Also, Eddy’s relationship with his kids after they find out why he became a hermit. If you have read the whole series up until now then you will want to read this just to wrap it all up.
Profile Image for Jodi.
835 reviews1 follower
March 24, 2018
Loved it

Joan and Eddy's story gave you the answers to so many unanswered questions from the other books. It also gave you a happy ending to there moms story and Eddy there dad was only trying to protect the family all these years. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Profile Image for Linda Rimer-Como.
1,264 reviews4 followers
April 9, 2018
This was a quick read full of emotion, discovery and love. The story line brings an important piece of information to the series. The characters are remarkable, have great interactions and will do whatever it takes to keep family safe. Loved it!
Profile Image for Jennifer Beckman.
279 reviews
April 27, 2018
Sweet quick read

Really enjoyed this quick trip to Steele Ridge. Miss reading about this family where love, honor & truth reside. Along with of course a few twists along the way. Looking forward to the spin off series!!
Profile Image for Shelita.
687 reviews13 followers
August 6, 2018
Short & sweet

Well I wasn’t expecting that to be the Steele’s daddy’s backstory at all. But I do love the idea of these two seniors having to sneak around to get a little something something without their kids finding out. Lol
Profile Image for Tracy Hart.
116 reviews2 followers
August 22, 2025
An intense Novella

You will find out why Jack Steele is the way he is. Not living with his wife and children throughout the years! Everything comes into place with this story. It was great, and pretty intense!
528 reviews1 follower
March 26, 2018
Love the Steele family. Thank you for writing such an amazing story of love and sacrifice.
Profile Image for Carole Blake.
21 reviews
April 26, 2018
Very good,,, left me wanting to know more... about how they and the kids got back together. What happened with the boys.. and the town....
2,530 reviews16 followers
July 26, 2018
Good ending

What a revelation...didn’t see that coming. Great novella. Nicely rounding out the Steele Ridge series. Looking forward to the Kingston’s series now.
Profile Image for Tamara.
1,154 reviews4 followers
December 27, 2018
Clear Story

It answered some questions and left a few open. Hope to here more of the Steele clan in the next books
Profile Image for Emily Dickson.
1,099 reviews7 followers
May 24, 2020
Fast and fun.

This was a fast story that explains why the Steele's father was always absent. Eddy and Joan had a great story!
Profile Image for Katie Mettner.
Author 110 books1,667 followers
March 30, 2025
Finally, answers!

What a way to wrap up the series! I’ve been waiting to learn about the Steele Ridge sibling’s parents and I was disappointed.
Profile Image for Amy.
1,351 reviews
July 19, 2018
I so loved Joan’s story. Happy to get answers to why Eddy was a recluse for so many years. I really admire Joan for being the rock and back bone of the Steele family.
Profile Image for Kim Otis.
1,065 reviews5 followers
May 10, 2020
Love it!!

This book was great!!!! It was filled with action and romance. My ONLY complaint was that the book was too short!
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