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Silverlake Ranch #2
Home with You
Anything is possible in Silverlake, Texas when love takes the reins...
Rhett Braddock swore to himself that he'd never return to Silverlake. But when the opportunity arises to buy a piece of his lost, happier youth, he's drawn to the community--and the family--he once loved. Mending fences might not be as hard as he thought--until he ends up in bed with his best friend's sister.
Julianna Riggs is over Rhett Braddock. So what if he's a self-made billionaire? His less than flattering dash the morning after they spent the night together made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Besides, she has her horses and the Riggs stables to save.
So when Rhett buys the Riggs property as a favor to her brother, Jules makes him feel as welcome as a skunk at a garden party ... but is it possible that Rotten Rhett isn't so rotten after all? Or is the Texas heat melting her resolve to hate him?
Rhett Braddock swore to himself that he'd never return to Silverlake. But when the opportunity arises to buy a piece of his lost, happier youth, he's drawn to the community--and the family--he once loved. Mending fences might not be as hard as he thought--until he ends up in bed with his best friend's sister.
Julianna Riggs is over Rhett Braddock. So what if he's a self-made billionaire? His less than flattering dash the morning after they spent the night together made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Besides, she has her horses and the Riggs stables to save.
So when Rhett buys the Riggs property as a favor to her brother, Jules makes him feel as welcome as a skunk at a garden party ... but is it possible that Rotten Rhett isn't so rotten after all? Or is the Texas heat melting her resolve to hate him?
352 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2020
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April 5, 2020
I liked this romance, but didn't love it. Liked the ranch setting, the animals, the fact that Jules was a hard, smart worker with a good heart. Loved Rhett! He was just a sweetheart even though he did mess up in the beginning.
There were a lot of characters and it was hard to keep track of them all, lots of extraneous bits. I think the story could've been edited down, because it seemed long and my attention wandered. I ended up skimming a lot. Wasn't a fan of Jules' family treating her like an incompetent child. Her mother's judgemental attitude was annoying.
For those interested, this was a clean romance with fade to black sex scenes.
A copy was kindly provided by Berkley in exchange for an honest review.
There were a lot of characters and it was hard to keep track of them all, lots of extraneous bits. I think the story could've been edited down, because it seemed long and my attention wandered. I ended up skimming a lot. Wasn't a fan of Jules' family treating her like an incompetent child. Her mother's judgemental attitude was annoying.
For those interested, this was a clean romance with fade to black sex scenes.
A copy was kindly provided by Berkley in exchange for an honest review.
March 24, 2020
1.5 stars - Reviewed for
Wit and Sin
I adored Liza Kendall’s first Silverlake Ranch book, Walk Me Home, so I couldn’t wait to see what the authors had in store for the billionaire Braddock brother, Everett. I eagerly dove into Home with You ready to fall in love with Rhett and Jules. The good news is, I did love Rhett. The bad news? I didn’t love his story or the woman he fell in love with.
To start things on a positive note, Rhett was far more endearing than I thought he’d be, given the way his siblings talked about him in the previous book. After the death of his parents, Rhett was forced to leave Silverlake and attend a boarding school in order to capitalize on his brilliant mind and set him up for success. Unfortunately no one ever asked Rhett what he wanted, which was to be at home with his remaining family and become a rodeo cowboy. Still, Rhett became a glowing success, a self-made billionaire who uses his wealth and status as armor. He’s smart, hardworking, and super sexy, but also quite vulnerable. It was easy to fall in love with Rhett. Is he perfect? No. But his mistakes come from an honest place of trying to do right by everyone, even if sometimes misunderstands what the right thing to do is.
One of the things Rhett does is return to Silverlake and buy Holt Stables as a favor to his best friend, Grady, and his family. Only no one told Julianna Holt, Grady’s sister and Rhett’s one night stand that went horribly wrong the morning after. Jules is furious that her dream of one day taking over the family business has been shattered, even though she’s guaranteed a lifetime job as manager. I understood why she was furious at first because her parents and brother treat her like a child and don’t listen to her ideas for the stables. The problem is, the longer the book went on the more I realized that maybe the Holt family treats Jules like a child because she acts like one. She’s selfish, rude, and can’t even be bothered to take care of basic things all other adults do, like buy necessities. I gave Jules a lot of leeway to begin with (1) because of her history with Rhett and (2) I don’t mind deeply flawed characters so long as they grow. To me, Jules never grew as a character. The only time she considered anyone other than herself was when her aunt advised her, but even that was problematic. Her aunt Sue has a terrible and tragic backstory that has made her cynical and though that’s completely understandable, Jules should be aware enough not to follow Sue’s advice. Honestly, Jules’s love of animals was pretty much her only redeeming quality.
The romance between Jules and Rhett is a struggle for me to believe. I don’t understand why he falls for her and there’s a plot twist you can see coming that was aggravating because it forces their hands rather than requiring them to act like adults and come together naturally. There was so much false drama and quite a bit of sexism coming from secondary characters that I grew frustrated. I hate to say it, but I finished Home with You feeling like Rhett would be better off without Jules. Perhaps if they had spent some actual time as a couple their love story would have been more believable. Instead, it felt like their happy ending was shoved in at the end in a rather tone-deaf way given the incredibly emotional, heartbreaking scene that preceded it.
Despite the fact that Home with You made me angry at some points, I’m still looking forward to reading more Silverlake Ranch novels. There were things I enjoyed about this book: Rhett repairing his relationship with his siblings, his love for his old horse that made me cry buckets, and I do like the authors’ writing. But this book simply wasn’t my cup of tea and I wish Rhett had been given a more satisfying love story.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I adored Liza Kendall’s first Silverlake Ranch book, Walk Me Home, so I couldn’t wait to see what the authors had in store for the billionaire Braddock brother, Everett. I eagerly dove into Home with You ready to fall in love with Rhett and Jules. The good news is, I did love Rhett. The bad news? I didn’t love his story or the woman he fell in love with.
To start things on a positive note, Rhett was far more endearing than I thought he’d be, given the way his siblings talked about him in the previous book. After the death of his parents, Rhett was forced to leave Silverlake and attend a boarding school in order to capitalize on his brilliant mind and set him up for success. Unfortunately no one ever asked Rhett what he wanted, which was to be at home with his remaining family and become a rodeo cowboy. Still, Rhett became a glowing success, a self-made billionaire who uses his wealth and status as armor. He’s smart, hardworking, and super sexy, but also quite vulnerable. It was easy to fall in love with Rhett. Is he perfect? No. But his mistakes come from an honest place of trying to do right by everyone, even if sometimes misunderstands what the right thing to do is.
One of the things Rhett does is return to Silverlake and buy Holt Stables as a favor to his best friend, Grady, and his family. Only no one told Julianna Holt, Grady’s sister and Rhett’s one night stand that went horribly wrong the morning after. Jules is furious that her dream of one day taking over the family business has been shattered, even though she’s guaranteed a lifetime job as manager. I understood why she was furious at first because her parents and brother treat her like a child and don’t listen to her ideas for the stables. The problem is, the longer the book went on the more I realized that maybe the Holt family treats Jules like a child because she acts like one. She’s selfish, rude, and can’t even be bothered to take care of basic things all other adults do, like buy necessities. I gave Jules a lot of leeway to begin with (1) because of her history with Rhett and (2) I don’t mind deeply flawed characters so long as they grow. To me, Jules never grew as a character. The only time she considered anyone other than herself was when her aunt advised her, but even that was problematic. Her aunt Sue has a terrible and tragic backstory that has made her cynical and though that’s completely understandable, Jules should be aware enough not to follow Sue’s advice. Honestly, Jules’s love of animals was pretty much her only redeeming quality.
The romance between Jules and Rhett is a struggle for me to believe. I don’t understand why he falls for her and there’s a plot twist you can see coming that was aggravating because it forces their hands rather than requiring them to act like adults and come together naturally. There was so much false drama and quite a bit of sexism coming from secondary characters that I grew frustrated. I hate to say it, but I finished Home with You feeling like Rhett would be better off without Jules. Perhaps if they had spent some actual time as a couple their love story would have been more believable. Instead, it felt like their happy ending was shoved in at the end in a rather tone-deaf way given the incredibly emotional, heartbreaking scene that preceded it.
Despite the fact that Home with You made me angry at some points, I’m still looking forward to reading more Silverlake Ranch novels. There were things I enjoyed about this book: Rhett repairing his relationship with his siblings, his love for his old horse that made me cry buckets, and I do like the authors’ writing. But this book simply wasn’t my cup of tea and I wish Rhett had been given a more satisfying love story.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
March 31, 2020
I loved these characters! Rhett Braddock is still a little boy screaming to be loved. He has some abandonment issues that he cannot seem to shake and they rear their heads when he returns to his hometown. Julianna Holt has always been the little sister and treated like a child by everyone. When Rhett buys the Holt farm to help out, Jules feels like she was passed over due to no one looking at her as an adult. As with the first Silverlake Ranch book, parts of the story were slow to get in to. That being said, I really enjoyed this story and the characters.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
July 21, 2020
Oh, it was good to get back to Silverlake…
Rhett was back. Finally. It was business but his family was still there. Brothers, sister and a home he would have given everything to return to. Years ago. That time was past but why he left was still between them… Oh, and Julianna too. And she may not be that happy to see him… LOL, no, he had that right! She had pined for him for years and after pulling the rug out from under her she had nothing left for him anymore. If only it were that simple…
Cowboys and family and oh the complications and drama! I admit, I may have shed a tear or two but I also laughed out loud at the antics of the firemen and the interesting characters that make up the Braddocks family and their hometown. Not all was fun and games. I ached for Julianna and parents that seemed to live in the Stone Age. Honestly, I had to check the calendar and make sure of the date… The back and forth between these two was a mix of heart zingers and hilarity, even if the drama seemed a bit forced at times.
Overall, I really enjoyed their story – with an ending that was sweet and just perfect. I’m hoping Deck is up next but honestly, I’m just looking forward to another return visit… ~Diane, 4 stars
Rhett was back. Finally. It was business but his family was still there. Brothers, sister and a home he would have given everything to return to. Years ago. That time was past but why he left was still between them… Oh, and Julianna too. And she may not be that happy to see him… LOL, no, he had that right! She had pined for him for years and after pulling the rug out from under her she had nothing left for him anymore. If only it were that simple…
Cowboys and family and oh the complications and drama! I admit, I may have shed a tear or two but I also laughed out loud at the antics of the firemen and the interesting characters that make up the Braddocks family and their hometown. Not all was fun and games. I ached for Julianna and parents that seemed to live in the Stone Age. Honestly, I had to check the calendar and make sure of the date… The back and forth between these two was a mix of heart zingers and hilarity, even if the drama seemed a bit forced at times.
Overall, I really enjoyed their story – with an ending that was sweet and just perfect. I’m hoping Deck is up next but honestly, I’m just looking forward to another return visit… ~Diane, 4 stars
March 23, 2020
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Have you ever read a book that pulled out of you every emotion you could feel? Well, this is one of those books for me. I'm going to try my hardest to review this book without giving to much about the book away. I have when reviewers give you big plot points.
If you've read the first book in this series you know that this family, the Braddock's have some issues. All is not happy in their world. By the second book, it almost seems worse. Which is one of the reasons I felt so much reading it! I spent a lot of time yelling at the characters. Ha! I know that seems horrible but for me, it makes for a good book. Life is messy and oftentimes confusing.
I really liked Rhett. There was just something about him. Part of me wanted to give him a hug and the other part of a slap upside the head. His past wasn't always a happy one but it did form him. He at times came off as being a big shot but he really wasn't that way. In fact, he is a very caring person who doesn't like to admit to his own feels. He wants so badly to have people care about him and feels they don't. With good reason.
I really at times had an issue with Julianna. She could rub me wrong. I felt the way she treated Rhett was so wrong, It's not his fault her family didn't believe in her. To be honest I don't know how she dealt with her family and the way they treated her like she was a child. But that aside it wasn't a reason to treat Rhett like she did.
I did like how the people in this story started to work out their issues. Things came out and were dealt with. I know I might have made it sound like I didn't like this book but that's far from what I felt. I really loved it. I enjoy when authors bring real issues into their books and make you pissy about it.
I can't wait to read the next one and I would have to say that when you read this series do so in order. It makes the stories better. Drop me a line when you've read this one and let me know what you thought of it.
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Have you ever read a book that pulled out of you every emotion you could feel? Well, this is one of those books for me. I'm going to try my hardest to review this book without giving to much about the book away. I have when reviewers give you big plot points.
If you've read the first book in this series you know that this family, the Braddock's have some issues. All is not happy in their world. By the second book, it almost seems worse. Which is one of the reasons I felt so much reading it! I spent a lot of time yelling at the characters. Ha! I know that seems horrible but for me, it makes for a good book. Life is messy and oftentimes confusing.
I really liked Rhett. There was just something about him. Part of me wanted to give him a hug and the other part of a slap upside the head. His past wasn't always a happy one but it did form him. He at times came off as being a big shot but he really wasn't that way. In fact, he is a very caring person who doesn't like to admit to his own feels. He wants so badly to have people care about him and feels they don't. With good reason.
I really at times had an issue with Julianna. She could rub me wrong. I felt the way she treated Rhett was so wrong, It's not his fault her family didn't believe in her. To be honest I don't know how she dealt with her family and the way they treated her like she was a child. But that aside it wasn't a reason to treat Rhett like she did.
I did like how the people in this story started to work out their issues. Things came out and were dealt with. I know I might have made it sound like I didn't like this book but that's far from what I felt. I really loved it. I enjoy when authors bring real issues into their books and make you pissy about it.
I can't wait to read the next one and I would have to say that when you read this series do so in order. It makes the stories better. Drop me a line when you've read this one and let me know what you thought of it.
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March 31, 2020
Home With You by Liza Kendall is the 2nd book in her Silverlake Ranch series. I enjoyed the first book in this series, and I am happy to say that I loved this one too, and have added Liza Kendall to my list of must-read authors for fun pure romances.
Rhett Braddock, our hero, returns to Silverlake, Texas after being away for many years. He returns to help his best friend, Grady, whose father is ill and has fallen on hard times financially; Rhett, who is now very successful and wealthy, buys some of the Riggs land, mostly the stables/horses; bringing back wonderful memories, especially of Frost, his horse before he left town, who his brother sold to the Riggs. Rhett is also determined to mend fences with his family, Jake, Lila and Declan.
Julianna Riggs, our heroine, is shocked when she discovers that her father sold part of their ranch to Rhett, since she is the one who handles the stables and the horses. Jules tries to avoid Rhett, as she has never forgotten their one night stand a few months ago, when Rhett walked out before she woke up. She has always had a crush as a teenager on Rhett, but she hates him right now. Every chance she sees him, she is very belligerent and angry that he has taken away her rights as being in charge of the horses. Rhett, knows he was wrong leaving her that night, but he feared that his best friend would turn on him if he knew about his one-night stand with his baby sister. Rhett, does everything in his power, to make Jules understand, and tells her she is still in charge running the stables; he just wants to help increase the profits for the Riggs ranch, and spend his own money to improve things. Despite all of that, Jules still gives him a hard time, even if she feels the attraction to Rhett very much still there.
What follows is a wonderful heartwarming and emotional small-town romance with a couple we loved from the start. I loved Rhett and Jules, but throughout most of the book, we were not sure if they could ever get past their issues. Rhett’s fears of worrying about Grady’s reaction, incensed Jules, each time they react on their feelings for each other, constantly pushing them back another step. I loved seeing Jake and Charley again, and Lila was a hoot throughout the book, especially trying to push Rhett and Jules together. It was wonderful to see Rhett and Declan finally come to terms and be the close brothers they once were. I also got a kick out of Jules dog, Beast, and loved Rhett’s feelings for Frost, his old horse. There are some emotional moments.
Home With You is an emotional sweet romance that brings together a couple that was destined to be, and a family that needed to pull together from the past and forgive. Liza Kendall has created a wonderful group of secondary characters, whom I look forward to learning about them all in future books. If you enjoy pure romances with a family and small-town background, I suggest you read Home With You.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
Rhett Braddock, our hero, returns to Silverlake, Texas after being away for many years. He returns to help his best friend, Grady, whose father is ill and has fallen on hard times financially; Rhett, who is now very successful and wealthy, buys some of the Riggs land, mostly the stables/horses; bringing back wonderful memories, especially of Frost, his horse before he left town, who his brother sold to the Riggs. Rhett is also determined to mend fences with his family, Jake, Lila and Declan.
Julianna Riggs, our heroine, is shocked when she discovers that her father sold part of their ranch to Rhett, since she is the one who handles the stables and the horses. Jules tries to avoid Rhett, as she has never forgotten their one night stand a few months ago, when Rhett walked out before she woke up. She has always had a crush as a teenager on Rhett, but she hates him right now. Every chance she sees him, she is very belligerent and angry that he has taken away her rights as being in charge of the horses. Rhett, knows he was wrong leaving her that night, but he feared that his best friend would turn on him if he knew about his one-night stand with his baby sister. Rhett, does everything in his power, to make Jules understand, and tells her she is still in charge running the stables; he just wants to help increase the profits for the Riggs ranch, and spend his own money to improve things. Despite all of that, Jules still gives him a hard time, even if she feels the attraction to Rhett very much still there.
What follows is a wonderful heartwarming and emotional small-town romance with a couple we loved from the start. I loved Rhett and Jules, but throughout most of the book, we were not sure if they could ever get past their issues. Rhett’s fears of worrying about Grady’s reaction, incensed Jules, each time they react on their feelings for each other, constantly pushing them back another step. I loved seeing Jake and Charley again, and Lila was a hoot throughout the book, especially trying to push Rhett and Jules together. It was wonderful to see Rhett and Declan finally come to terms and be the close brothers they once were. I also got a kick out of Jules dog, Beast, and loved Rhett’s feelings for Frost, his old horse. There are some emotional moments.
Home With You is an emotional sweet romance that brings together a couple that was destined to be, and a family that needed to pull together from the past and forgive. Liza Kendall has created a wonderful group of secondary characters, whom I look forward to learning about them all in future books. If you enjoy pure romances with a family and small-town background, I suggest you read Home With You.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
March 30, 2020
I received an ARC from the authors and this is my voluntary, honest review. I'm not a big romance reader but this book is not all mushy-gushy like most romance books. I absolutely loved this book. The writing is fabulous with great details so even if you've not read the previous book you know what's going on. The character descriptions are outstanding, I feel like I can actually see the face of the person and their scowl. I look forward to reading many more of Liza Kendall's books. I highly recommend to all who enjoy a very well written romance. Enjoy! 📚📚
April 11, 2020
This story had all the feels!!! I love that the families stuck together and were there for their siblings through thick and thin. It really had a country, cowboy feel to the setting which I love. I'm definitely looking forward to more in this series!!!
February 17, 2020
This is a must read! I laughed, I cried, I couldn't put it down. This is the second in the series and it was even better than the first and I loved the first. I wanted this story to go on forever. :) I can't wait to read the next story of Braddock siblings. Loved all the characters and the community.
April 13, 2020
The story line dragged a bit for me, some parts had too much narrative and did not move it forward. I did not feel much chemistry between the two main characters, and the love between them was touch and go until the end. I feel the relationship needed to be developed more, though there is a HEA. The writing is nicely done though. I got a copy of this book for an honest review.
May 18, 2020
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Home With You
Silverlake Ranch, Book #2
Liza Kendall
ISBN13: 9780593098028
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer jerjen
Synopsis:
Anything is possible in Silverlake, Texas when love takes the reins…
Rhett Braddock swore to himself that he’d never return to Silverlake. But when the opportunity arises to buy a piece of his lost, happier youth, he’s drawn to the community–and the family–he once loved. Mending fences might not be as hard as he thought–until he ends up in bed with his best friend’s sister.
Julianna Riggs is over Rhett Braddock. So what if he’s a self-made billionaire? His less than flattering dash the morning after they spent the night together made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Besides, she has her horses and the Riggs stables to save.
So when Rhett buys the Riggs property as a favor to her brother, Jules makes him feel as welcome as a skunk at a garden party … but is it possible that Rotten Rhett isn’t so rotten after all? Or is the Texas heat melting her resolve to hate him? (Goodreads)
Review:
Rhett Braddock left Silverlake when he was younger and he never expected to come back. He made a name for himself and he is very rich and powerful. And he is used to women being impressed with him. But Jules is not one of those women, she acts like she hates him. Maybe how he acted after their one night stand has something to do with that.
Jules has always had a crush on Rhett for as long as she can remember. But he has always been her brother’s friend and she was just the annoying younger sister. But one night, they got together, and it was wonderful. Until the next morning, when Rhett could not leave quick enough. Now he is back, and Jule is not happy about it at all.
Rhett has come back to help his friend by buying some of his property and helping him out. But Jules is not happy, she was completely blindsided by the deal and she wanted to have some say in what was going on. She has a lot of ideas, but her dad will never listen to her. Rhett and Jules need to learn to work together if they are ever going to get past their problems and make this new arrangement work. And they will also have to work out their one night stand drama, and hope no one (especially Jule’s brother) never finds out.
The characters are well developed and well rounded. I liked the bickering and banter between Jules and Rhett, they could both dish it out pretty good. The secondary characters were also very well developed and they added a lot to the story.
This is a sweet romance that explored family relationships and the ability to forgive and move on. There was humour, there was romance, there was sadness and there was forgiveness. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted romance and I am going to read the other books in this series.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Home With You
Silverlake Ranch, Book #2
Liza Kendall
ISBN13: 9780593098028
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer jerjen
Synopsis:
Anything is possible in Silverlake, Texas when love takes the reins…
Rhett Braddock swore to himself that he’d never return to Silverlake. But when the opportunity arises to buy a piece of his lost, happier youth, he’s drawn to the community–and the family–he once loved. Mending fences might not be as hard as he thought–until he ends up in bed with his best friend’s sister.
Julianna Riggs is over Rhett Braddock. So what if he’s a self-made billionaire? His less than flattering dash the morning after they spent the night together made it clear he wants nothing to do with her. Besides, she has her horses and the Riggs stables to save.
So when Rhett buys the Riggs property as a favor to her brother, Jules makes him feel as welcome as a skunk at a garden party … but is it possible that Rotten Rhett isn’t so rotten after all? Or is the Texas heat melting her resolve to hate him? (Goodreads)
Review:
Rhett Braddock left Silverlake when he was younger and he never expected to come back. He made a name for himself and he is very rich and powerful. And he is used to women being impressed with him. But Jules is not one of those women, she acts like she hates him. Maybe how he acted after their one night stand has something to do with that.
Jules has always had a crush on Rhett for as long as she can remember. But he has always been her brother’s friend and she was just the annoying younger sister. But one night, they got together, and it was wonderful. Until the next morning, when Rhett could not leave quick enough. Now he is back, and Jule is not happy about it at all.
Rhett has come back to help his friend by buying some of his property and helping him out. But Jules is not happy, she was completely blindsided by the deal and she wanted to have some say in what was going on. She has a lot of ideas, but her dad will never listen to her. Rhett and Jules need to learn to work together if they are ever going to get past their problems and make this new arrangement work. And they will also have to work out their one night stand drama, and hope no one (especially Jule’s brother) never finds out.
The characters are well developed and well rounded. I liked the bickering and banter between Jules and Rhett, they could both dish it out pretty good. The secondary characters were also very well developed and they added a lot to the story.
This is a sweet romance that explored family relationships and the ability to forgive and move on. There was humour, there was romance, there was sadness and there was forgiveness. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted romance and I am going to read the other books in this series.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
March 31, 2020
Way to start off on the wrong foot! Rhett Braddock really screwed up when he left Julianna "Jules" Holt in bed after a one-night-stand. Rhett doesn't know what got into him. (Umm... lust, attraction, maybe something more) He should never have slept with his best friend Grady's little sister. But he can't get her off of his mind and would like a repeat, many repeats. No, can't. Grady's little sister.
Now Rhett has compounded his "sin" in Jules' eyes. Jules' dad has cancer and has medical procedures, probably chemo and lots of medical bills ahead of him. Grady talks Rhett into purchasing the Holt property, where Jules manages the horse business, to mitigate some of the financial stress. But, hey, Jules has a job there guaranteed. It's in the contract. Too bad no one gave Jules a heads-up about her dad's cancer or the sale of the property right away. She now has been told about all this and is hurt, mad and concerned about her dad. Maybe she might have been able to deal a lot better with the whole situation if the Holt property hadn't been sold to the Devil, Rhett Braddock.
Jules and Rhett seem to have a love-hate thing going. Their familes and the town of Silverlake decide to see what they can do about that. Despite misconceptions, Aunt Sue's negativity and a few fistfights Jules and Rhett finally talk honestly with each other and Bingo!
Home With You by Liza Kendall is the second book in her Silverlake Ranch series. The first book in the series, Walk Me Home, was the first book written by Liza Kendall I read and I was hooked. I love her voice. This story as well as the first book in the series includes all the hallmarks I look for in a good small town romance. This includes well-developed characters, lots of meaningful dialogue, a clear-cut conflict and resolution, warm family togetherness(although some conflict within the family that is resolved sucessfuly is great.), caring town characters and it never hurts to throw in special pets. I really loved this story and I look forward to the next book in the series, Hometown Hero.
Now Rhett has compounded his "sin" in Jules' eyes. Jules' dad has cancer and has medical procedures, probably chemo and lots of medical bills ahead of him. Grady talks Rhett into purchasing the Holt property, where Jules manages the horse business, to mitigate some of the financial stress. But, hey, Jules has a job there guaranteed. It's in the contract. Too bad no one gave Jules a heads-up about her dad's cancer or the sale of the property right away. She now has been told about all this and is hurt, mad and concerned about her dad. Maybe she might have been able to deal a lot better with the whole situation if the Holt property hadn't been sold to the Devil, Rhett Braddock.
Jules and Rhett seem to have a love-hate thing going. Their familes and the town of Silverlake decide to see what they can do about that. Despite misconceptions, Aunt Sue's negativity and a few fistfights Jules and Rhett finally talk honestly with each other and Bingo!
Home With You by Liza Kendall is the second book in her Silverlake Ranch series. The first book in the series, Walk Me Home, was the first book written by Liza Kendall I read and I was hooked. I love her voice. This story as well as the first book in the series includes all the hallmarks I look for in a good small town romance. This includes well-developed characters, lots of meaningful dialogue, a clear-cut conflict and resolution, warm family togetherness(although some conflict within the family that is resolved sucessfuly is great.), caring town characters and it never hurts to throw in special pets. I really loved this story and I look forward to the next book in the series, Hometown Hero.
July 20, 2020
I loved Rhett Braddock & Julianna Holt’s book!! It had all the feels, it made me laugh & oh did it make me cry!! My heart just broke for Rhett near the end of the book. I also liked seeing the recurring characters from Jake & Charlie’s book but didn’t care for Jules mother & how she treated Jules. Also, her family should of told her Rhett was buying their property instead of just disregarding her (and her ideas). Jules could be childish & immature at times but was absolutely responsible when it came to working as stable manager & taking care of the horses (along with her rescue donkey & dog). This book is about Rhett & Jules journey to their HEA and Rhett mending his relationship with his family. I know Ace Braddock’s book is next but poor Declan “Deck” Braddock deserves his HEA. I highly recommend this book and series!!
November 21, 2020
Loved the part of this story that surrounded the stables that Jules was working in. Really difficult that she is not respected by her father and her brother because she did not go to college. What I really like was that she stood up against her family when they tried to mold her into their image and likeness. Interesting that Rhett, who she has always been attracted to, is so worried about Jules brother, Grady, that he keeps denying his relationship with Jules.
One spot I was not impressed in, was the fight at fire house between Rhett's family and Grady's friends who were fire fighters. Just seemed really stupid the have all these guys fighting each other.
The book had some good spots, but not totally impressive.
One spot I was not impressed in, was the fight at fire house between Rhett's family and Grady's friends who were fire fighters. Just seemed really stupid the have all these guys fighting each other.
The book had some good spots, but not totally impressive.
April 4, 2020
Really enjoyed this book. Needed a little happiness while staying in during this pandemic. Typical boy comes home and sees old friend who has now grown up. They do have a past history which he has tried to forget and she cannot. There was one very sad part that made me cry but I did recover. If you’re looking for romance, bromance and fun, this book is for you.
March 23, 2020
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC OF THIS BOOK, I absolutely loved it. The characters are so easy to fall in love with, beautiful story. I loved the ending....hoping yo see more of them in the future!
March 31, 2020
Great book. Could not put it down. I would recommend reading this book it’s great.
July 21, 2020
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January 6, 2022
I liked this book, but I didn't love it as much as the other two books in the series. I also am not big on pregnancy tropes...
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May 31, 2022
Perfect holiday weekend brain candy. It was a super sweet, super sappy romance, with a cowboy twist.
June 25, 2023
Glad I continued the Silverlake Ranch series, liked this one a little better than the first book. Cute contemporary romance book with a surprise pregnancy.
December 8, 2023
My mother once told me that if a book made me cry, it was a good book. I would add to that, if a book makes me laugh and cry, it surely is a very good book. This one did that.
May 1, 2022
If you have a childish mind set then this book is for you. I could not wait for this book to end. I feel as though it left me with more questions than answers. How was their father's condition going? Why would grady even bother to listen to rhett's side of the story and learn to accept it when he was too childish a couple minutes before and not let him grab his things? What happened to julianna's parents treating her like a child? Did they ever resolve that? Etc. Besides that, the parts where julianna wasnt acting like a toddler were pretty decent and the story moved at a comfortable pace.
Julianna is the whole problem I have with this book. She blames every single one of her problems on Rhett even if it has nothing to do with him. I understand the writers wanted to portray her as being childish but I think they took it too far. I noticed julianna often would repeat her arguments to rhett throughout the book and rhett was constantly having to tell het she was over thinking and he was only trying to help, it was so annoying and i couldnt roll my eyes hard enough. If julianna could have some character development and maybe see how she was being so childish or grow up even, then this book would be so much better. But that never happened, so here we are.
Julianna is the whole problem I have with this book. She blames every single one of her problems on Rhett even if it has nothing to do with him. I understand the writers wanted to portray her as being childish but I think they took it too far. I noticed julianna often would repeat her arguments to rhett throughout the book and rhett was constantly having to tell het she was over thinking and he was only trying to help, it was so annoying and i couldnt roll my eyes hard enough. If julianna could have some character development and maybe see how she was being so childish or grow up even, then this book would be so much better. But that never happened, so here we are.
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February 26, 2020
Home With You is a fun read with just the right amount of strife between Rhett and Julianna. She's bullheaded but not without reason. He's carrying a huge chip on his shoulder. Also not without reason. This is a tale of people so perfect for each other they can't fight it forever. It was great to watch their back and forth and growth throughout. Both also have lots to work out with their families and their interactions definitely added to the story. I enjoyed the book.
April 13, 2024
Rhett is a country boy turned city slicker that goes home on business. Jules is a rough and tumble farm girl. The two come together in this story. I enjoyed the book. The characters are flawed but likeable. I have to admit, I can kind of see why people might not trust Jules with a business when she can't even remember to brush her hair. I love Tom boy characters and farm girls, but Jules might have went a little too far in the “low maintenance” direction. I still like her spunk, though! Overall, this was a fun read.
January 1, 2022
This was my first Liza Kendall book. The book was good but I found myself constantly scanning forward. Not sure if I was getting bored or if the story was too slow. Really enjoyed Rhett's character however Jules drove me crazy. She wanted to be treated like an adult but couldn't even get her own personal life affairs in order. Something about her just rubbed me wrong. I also was not a huge fan of her mom. Perhaps this was the cause for the 3 stars? Otherwise I did overall enjoy the book.
April 7, 2022
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