Juniper Hill, the second standalone in The Edens series by Devney Perry is live!!!

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Blurb

Memphis Ward arrives in Quincy, Montana, on the fifth worst day of her life. She needs a shower. She needs a snack. She needs some sanity. Because moving across the country with her newborn baby is by far the craziest thing she’s ever done.

But maybe it takes a little crazy to build a good life. If putting the past behind her requires a thousand miles and a new town, she’ll do it if it means a better future for her son. Even if it requires setting aside the glamour of her former life. Even if it requires working as a housekeeper at The Eloise Inn and living in an apartment above a garage.

It’s there, on the fifth worst day of her life, that she meets the handsomest man she’s ever laid eyes on. Knox Eden is a beautiful, sinful dream, a chef and her temporary landlord. With his sharp, stubbled jaw and tattooed arms, he’s raw and rugged and everything she’s never had—and never will. Because after the first worst day of her life, Memphis learned a good life requires giving up on her dreams too. And a man like Knox Eden will only ever be a dream.

 

 

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Review

5 stars!

Oh, Devney Perry. Once again, I have been emotionally swept away to one of your small country towns, and fallen madly in love – this time in a sweet, sexy and emotional single parent romance with wonderful characters, fantastic family dynamics, and a gorgeously swoony love story.

This is the second book in The Edens series, and is the story of Knox Eden. Knox is the head chef and manager of the family restaurant (which is attached to the family Inn), and while he is very close with his family, he is pretty closed off and lives alone and isolated, preferring solitude and a quiet life.

Memphis Ward is new to Quincy, having just accepted the job as housekeeper at the Eden’s hotel. She’s come to town with her 8-week-old son, desperate for a fresh start, and even though she’s left behind a world of wealth and privilege to start over with nothing, she is determined to build a good life for her little family.

With rental accommodation lacking in Quincy, Memphis’ new boss, Eloise, arranges for her to stay in an apartment above her brother Knox’s garage. He is not impressed having his privacy intruded upon, even less so when Memphis’ son screams all night long, so they don’t get off to the greatest of beginnings. But that doesn’t stop them from feeling an instant attraction to each other, and we get this wonderfully intense longing-from-afar situation as they both go about their business, trying to keep out of each other’s way.

The chemistry builds beautifully, and when Knox starts to open up a bit and develops a surprising bond with baby Drake, they develop a fast and easy friendship that very quickly turns into more as their mad attraction becomes completely irresistible.

I love these characters! Knox is alpha male through and through. He wants Memphis, and once he has her in his arms, there’s no way he is letting her go. He is honest about it and holds nothing back, and I loved watching him put himself out there, making big gestures and grand declarations, and not letting Memphis’ fears or doubts get in the way.

“I know what’s on the line, Memphis. But I’m standing here anyway.”

And Memphis is a wonderful heroine – vulnerable yet strong, bravely embracing the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her son, and at the same time accepting Knox into their lives and embracing him and all of her feelings for him. I love how openly they follow their hearts. It’s beautiful to watch, and I was swept up in a world of swoon.

“I’m not the kind of man who gives up what’s good. And we’re good. We’re fucking good, honey.”

It’s passionate, sweet and swoony, and I loved seeing these two together! It’s a gorgeously angst-free read, and though there is some drama, it’s minimal, and works with the story to build emotion and intensity.

We get to see the rest of the Eden crew. I loved seeing Griffin and Winslow from the first book again, and I’m loving our slow introduction to the rest of the family and cannot wait to carry on, with Talia’s story up next.

This is such a gorgeous story. I swooned the whole way through, and finished it with a big grin on my face.

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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