Sunlight by Devney Perry is live, and oh, my heart, what a beautiful read!
A small-town, surprise pregnancy romance with a broken but strong and stubborn heroine and a hero to die for who falls hard and fast, I devoured every moment of this book and I absolutely loved it!
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Narrated by Stephen Dexter & Ava Erickson
Blurb
From USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry comes a sweeping Western romance about undeniable attraction, unforeseen circumstances, and seemingly unbeatable odds.
My first day in Montana, I got into a tug-of-war over a grocery store shopping cart. The most handsome man I’d ever seen broke up the scuffle before he asked me on a date. I was seconds away from accepting but then he told me his name.
As an owner of the Haven River Ranch, Jax Haven wasn’t my boss. But he wasn’t not my boss either.
Obviously, my only option was to turn him down, scurry away, then pretend like he was a stranger on my first day of work. And obviously, I could never, ever admit that he was my secret crush.
For as hard as I work at my job, I work twice as hard to pretend Jax doesn’t exist. I don’t let myself think about his dazzling eyes or charming smile. I refuse to acknowledge how good he looks in a pair of faded Wrangler jeans. And as tempting as he is in a cowboy hat, Jax is a distraction I cannot afford.
Everything was going according to plan until the annual holiday party. Until I drank one too many flutes of champagne and let him sweep me off my feet. After a night in his bed, there was no more ignoring Jax Haven. Not when I’m pregnant with his baby.
Review
5 stars!
Oh, my heart, what a beautiful read! A small-town, surprise pregnancy romance with a broken but strong and stubborn heroine and a hero to die for who falls hard and fast, I devoured every moment of this book and I absolutely loved it!
This is the second book in the Haven River Ranch series. It’s the story of Jax Haven, brother of West, hero of book #1, Crossroads. And though you should absolutely read the first book, because it’s another amazing read, you can read this one as a standalone.
Jax and Sasha have a very entertaining meet-cute, and the flirting is strong until Sasha realises that Jax is her soon-to-be-almost-boss, and she puts her walls up. They are already pretty high, but she reinforces them, and as she settles into her new life managing Jax’s family ranch and resort, she keeps herself isolated and ignores the gorgeous cowboy as much as she can. Until their mad chemistry becomes irresistible, and one smoking hot night together (that she immediately tries to forget) results in a pregnancy which rocks both of their worlds.
It’s a hard-fought-for but beautiful journey for Jax and Sasha. She is determined to be independent, to keep her walls up and not let anybody in, and though Jax respects her boundaries, he’s all in from the very beginning, and the man stole my heart. He is patient, caring and kind, but he’s also a guy who doesn’t hold back, and I loved how he put himself out there to care for and win his girl.
Sasha’s story unfolds slowly throughout the book. We know she has emotional baggage, and we know she’s dealing with some serious grief and other issues from her past. The hints kept me guessing, but I was wrong in my predictions, and I loved how her full backstory was finally revealed. My heart ached for her, but I loved watching her find the strength to slowly let go, and to fully trust and give her heart over to Jax, who was there and ready for her every step of the way.
“I’ve got you. When it comes to the baby and life and all things. I’ve got you.”
I loved getting to know these characters. They are well developed, I cared so much for both of them, and they’re so freaking good together! There is some family drama that they both need to confront, and once again Jax shines as we see him being all protective and strong, while showing his own vulnerabilities. He has a best friend who is going through her own hell, and their relationship is a fantastic highlight of the book, and West and Indya are there with them being awesome through it all.
I loved everything about this book. It made me laugh, smile and swoon, and I fell in mad love with these characters and their story. Such a gorgeous romance with humour and heart, the kind that Devney Perry writes so well.
A fantastic read – 5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
Haven River Ranch
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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