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Sofia Kendrick has always cherished her tiara. As the youngest daughter of a wealthy New York family, she’s lived the life of an American princess. But after two scandalous divorces and a breakup smear her name across the society rags, the shine from her crown has dulled. People call her superficial, even gaudy.

She’s nothing more than tinsel.

Desperate for escape and starving for peace, Sofia heads to Montana for a holiday weekend with her brother. But she doesn’t get the relaxing vacation she planned. Instead, she’s put to work in a bar alongside Dakota Magee—a man who does not want her help. A man who is set on teaching her a few lessons about real life and hard work. But Sofia has a couple of life lessons of her own to teach. Like how to fall in love.

 

 

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Review

Be bold.
Find your magic.
Chase the impossible.

5 stars!

Oh Devney Perry, you never fail to make my romance-loving little heart soar! I loved this book. It’s sweet, sexy, heartfelt and no-nonsense with delicious angst that is written right, and an absolutely beautiful against-the-odds love story that stole my heart.

This is the fourth and final book in the Lark Cove series. It can be read as a standalone, but there is some character crossover and spoilers for earlier books in the series, and honestly, you don’t want to miss out on these books, so feel free to dive into this one on its own but add the earlier books to your TBR!

This is the story of Sofia Kendrick (younger sister of Logan from book #1), and I’ve gotta say, I was wary going in. A spoiled heiress, Sofia didn’t give us a good impression when we first met her, coming off as a bit of a mean bitch. Twice married and divorced at the age of 32, she doesn’t work and seems flighty, self-absorbed and entitled, and after an in-depth magazine article reveals exactly that, she is forced to face up to the reality of her life, and it’s devastating to her.

Broken hearted and feeling lost, she escapes to her brother and his family in Lark Cove, Montana, where she is promptly put to work in the Lark Cove bar by her sister-in-law as a way to get out of her head and do something meaningful. And so for ten days she’s put into the capable hands of enigmatic bartender, Dakota Magee.

Dakota is less than impressed that he’s basically going to be babysitting a spoiled princess who has never worked a day in her life. He has his life planned out and he works hard to achieve his goals, and he pushes his work ethic onto Sofia. He’s not prepared to take any crap from her, but he sees her trying and he respects that. He can also see her hurting, and he is there for her as she completely falls apart.

“I know I’ve been an inconvenience today. But I’m not going to apologize anymore. Working here wasn’t my idea, okay? I don’t know what I’m doing. With anything. It’s all a mess. My life is a mess!”
My overdramatic outburst earned me a frown, one I recognized from the countless times my father had sent a matching one my way.
Before Dakota could speak, I held up my hand.
“Don’t say it. I already know what you’re thinking. Spoiled little right girl is having a bad day because she’s had to work for a change. That’s not what this is about. This is about me realizing that I’ve spent thirty-two years on this planet and have nothing to show for myself other than a no-limit Amex. I am nothing.”

Dakota sees something more in Sofia and he takes her under her wing, supporting and helping her with both the practicalities of work in a bar, and with some life lessons. And he is pleasantly surprised at what he finds, and even more surprised as his growing attraction to her.

She was an enigma. A puzzle.
She was a woman who had everything in the world her fingertips and yet seemed so…miserable and lonely. She seemed so lost.
I didn’t pity her. But I was intrigued. I ached to get closer and solve her riddle.
I ached for her.

The chemistry sizzles between them and their attraction is irresistible, and in no time at all, they are throwing themselves into a wild fling that they know will be shortlived, but that will change everything. And OMG, it’s so freaking hot!

“Before me, have you ever been fucked by a real man?”
“What are you talking about?”
“A real man. Have you ever fucked one?”
“I’m confused.”
“Then the answer is no, you haven’t. By the end of this week, I’m going to be inside you enough so you can start to tell the difference.”
I blinked up at him, completely baffled. “What?”
“A real man doesn’t fuck you for your money. He fucks you because you’re gorgeous. Because you come like a rocket. Because you have eyes that show him everything you’re feeling. He fucks you because nothing has ever felt better.”
“Oh.”
“Yeah, oh.”

I love Sofia and Dakota together! They are opposites in a lot of ways, but they just work. They open up to each other, holding nothing back, and they have a profound impact on each other’s lives, changing each other in so many ways. They never expected anything to last beyond Sofia’s short stay in Lark Cove, but when she returns home, they find that it’s not so easy to let go. But what kind of future can they have? Not only do they live hundreds of miles apart, but their lives couldn’t be more different. And Dakota’s family are pressuring him to live his life in a way that upholds their American Indian heritage, threatening to keep him confined from the freedom that he longs for. It seems hopeless, and my heart ached for them. Oh, the feels!!!

“Am I going to see you again?” she whispered.
“Someday.” I hoped.
“I don’t want this to be the end.”
I dropped my cheek to the top of her head, wishing we had more time and knowing we didn’t. Our futures followed two different paths. Paths that ran in two different directions. Our time at their intersection was over.

It may seem like I’ve given a lot away, but this is really just the beginning of Sofia and Dakota’s story. Their journey is unexpected with ups and downs, but SO much heart, and I loved watching it all unfold. It’s emotional and sexy and the angst is just fantastic – written in a way that enhances their relationship rather than creating unnecessary drama. These two are functional and honest, and I freaking loved watching them work through all of the barriers between them and figuring out what they want together – bravely following their hearts despite all that stands in their way.

There had to be a future. There had to be a way. We’d touched one another’s lives, leaving permanent marks neither of us would ever erase.
If this didn’t work out, if we couldn’t find a way, I’d never be the same.
Neither would he.

I love these characters. It didn’t take me long to warm up to Sofia, and I was so proud of her realisations and growth, and all that she accomplished. And Dakota is just… *swoon*! Another fabulous Devney Perry hero, I couldn’t get enough of him and loved his sexy alpha sensitivity. And as much as this is a romance, the individual journeys of Sofia and Dakota are beautifully written. They both have a lot to deal with, and the character development is fantastic as they sort out their lives, what they want and where they want to be. It’s beautifully written with lots of emotion and ties in to the love story perfectly to create a story with depth and heart.

I love this series and I’m not ready for it to be over, but this story is a fantastic ending to it all, not only because of the strength of Sofia and Dakota’s story, but we also get to see little bits of each of the couples and where they are at, which I loved.

Be bold.
Find your magic.
Chase the impossible.

Absolutely beautiful – I loved it. 5 stars.

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

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About the Author

Devney is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jamison Valley series. She lives in Montana with her husband and two children. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her kids. She loves reading and, after consuming hundreds of books, decided to share her own stories. Devney loves hearing from readers!  Connect with her on social media.

 

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