I loved this novel.

You know the old adage: Nothing new under the sun"? It is true, on the macro level. Humans have created and shared stories probably since before language was a thing. We are wired for them, and there isn't a plot that hasn't been done before. But the glory is in the details, the levels of complexity, the nearly infinite combinations even within the boundaries of a given genre. In Romance, it isn't what's got to happen, it's how, who, when, and what they will have to face or overcome to reach the promised ending. Very often an experienced romance reader can tell what has to happen to reach the Happily Ever After. We read to enjoy a writer's craft, well-rounded characters who are compelling, and for the details. Delight us, and we will devote ourselves to your work.

I'm delighted. This is a very good romance, full of great characters, just complex enough that that ending had all the great punches I read this genre for, without making either of the main ones be mean or stupid. Really excellent. And free. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to read a romance for the first time or any experienced reader. ( )

I finally gave in and bought this book - I got the second from ER a while ago, and just got the third. The events in this book are an important part of the story, though (the series arc), and I really wanted to read it. This has some of my favorite tropes - abused person learning to trust, as a major one. And Kelsey and Declan are very much equals (and so easily couldn't have been - it could have been a Cinderella story, but it wasn't). I love Justine Davis' stories - she does plotting and especially characters so wonderfully well. I enjoyed Whiskey River Runaway, but I think this one beats it. ( )

Book received from NetGalley.

A local recluse buys the land that Kelsey Blane has her horse rescue on which leads to her jumping to a few conclusions and forcing her way into the recluse's life. I just loved the grumpy curmudgeon living in the tower. There is quite a bit of drama in this short romance book. The romance doesn't really come about until the end, there is quite a bit of build up. It was a cute quick read. Even though it's the 7th book in the series, I didn't have an issue reading it out of order.

An excellent story. Interesting. Easy to read. The issue of abuse was covered very well. The relationship to the horses and the man was exquisitely done. I loved this story. It was heartbreaking and exciting all at the same time. A wonderful read. ( )