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Jennifer Probst does it again in her third book of the Stay series. With her gifted writing All Roads Lead To You is a sigh-worthy gritty romance that will leave you breathless. Probst weaves a story of strength and how letting go of past hurts can only make you stronger. I, personally, have a new love of horse racing and polish chickens. I'm not sure this is the last book in the series, as there was a teeny tiny tease at the end regarding a possible future couple 😉. Can't wait to see what's next.

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YES! The next book in the Stay series is here - and it is my favourite in the series so far.

I have been waiting for Harper's story as I have read the first two books in the series, and Ms Probst has definitely not disappointed with All Roads Lead To You.

I have adored the time I have spent at the B & B and farm so far, and this time we get to spend a lot more time with Harper out in the barns. And oh my, if you thought Hei Hei was great in the previous books, you are going to love the Captain - I don't want to give anything away about them, but they had me laughing and smiling to much.

Then there is Aidan. Well, hello good Irish sir! What's not to love about you lol. I mean, if Harper doesn't want you, you can come Down Under and ... well.... you know.. down under 😛

As much as I do adore Aidan and Harper, for me this story really was about the animals. I can't help it, I just love them all and want to hug them and pet them and squeeze them and call them George.

I really would be quite useless on the farm hahah.

I was left smiling as I finished this book. After some emotion filled reads, this was just the thing I needed.

I can't wait to see what Ms Probst brings us next.

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This book is the final installment to the Stay series and they saved the best for last.

Harper was an interesting character in the first two books and it was clear that she wanted to surround herself with her animals. They loved her, she loved them back and she was especially passionate with her rescue horses. Harper endured her own heartbreak as a young girl and her wounded heart never really healed, until Aiden showed up.

Aiden is on a break from his business in Ireland and shows up at the Inn to relax, but the horses are calling him like a siren especially a rescue horse named Phoenix, who has a lot of potential to be a winner of the Kentucky Derby. Aiden is a trainer and has trained winners and appeals to Harper and her family to allow him to train Phoenix as he believes he has a strong chance to win the big races.

Harper and Aiden have chemistry but they want to keep their distance and focus on Phoenix's training. They're both afraid to take a leap and even after admitting their attraction, they decide it is best not to act on it. Their work spans over a year and as time passes, the walls that they have built up towards one another begin to crumble and they give in to their feelings. This is a sweet love story as Harper is so strong and stubborn, but you know she deserves love and so does Aiden. Their love of animals, especially with a rescue goat, makes you feel joy and you can't help a little laughter, too.

I loved this book and wished for more. Never a dull moment, an enjoyable read.

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Didnt know til I finished that this is book 3 of series now need to find the first 2 so I can enjoy all of them. Enjoy the story and would recommend to all to read this one.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I've never been a huge fan of horses, but this book made them interesting. I especially liked that Harper was rescuing them from abusive situations. Aidan is a great counter to Harper, a horse trainer looking for the next horse that calls to him & has a winning spirit. They think they've found it in her most recent horse that she saved. Watching them develop him & seeing where their relationship goes is worth reading this book. I also love all of the other animals on the farm that had been saved, especially Hei Hei & Captain Hoof. Highly recommend it!

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Oh this one got a few tears out of me! ❤️❤️
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I was eagerly waiting for the next installment to the Stay series. I really enjoy the blend of humor and zaniness that comes out with this family. I especially love the way she finds the perfect connection in a world where you are convinced love is not in the cards for you.

Written with class and style, this story is a beautiful love story between a gal who is hiding her fears and burying herself in work and a guy who finds himself at the right place in the right time.

Finding peace in her horses, she has no time for men. Aidan knows a kindred spirit when he sees one and together a connection is built slowly, one bit of trust at a time.

Probst writes with deep descriptions that toss you right into the Hudson Valley, right into a family that you want to be yours. Supportive, hardworking, and plenty of love is to be found, including all of the crazy animals that roam throughout the story. Hei Hei is also there in all his glory!

Funny, sexy, emotional, and full of scenes that make your heart swell and the tears drop, All Roads Lead To You is a beautiful story set in hometown America and one you will want to read again and again.

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The three main characters in this story share the common bond of having been terribly hurt in their pasts. As a result, each has barriers in place to protect themselves. To fully heal, they each need to find a way to break down those barriers, take a chance on love, healing and redemption. If one can manage to take the risk of allowing vulnerability, the rewards can be amazing. All of which author, Jennifer Probst, weaves into the story of Harper, Aiden and Phoenix. I include Phoenix, the Thoroughbred horse that Harper has rescued, as a main character as he is so integral to the story as a forcing function for the forward movement of Harper and Aiden individually and as a couple.

This is a great romance in that the characters are relatable, there’s lots of tension and reward, and best of all, hilarity. The rescue animals at Harper’s farm are hilarious supporting characters and add so much to the story and make it just that much more realistic. As an animal person, I love how Jennifer Probst gets it right. It’s not easy to write animal characters that ring true, but Ms. Probst does it well here. She really conveys the struggles, frustrations and rewards associated with a life surrounded by animals. Hei Hei the rooster is hilariously incorrigible. Captain Hoof is unknowingly hilarious – as so many animals really are. He serves as a bridge to healing for all three main characters, as animals often do in real life.

As a horse person, it’s a bit of a pet peeve of mine when romance writers use horses as a central focus and then get so many details wrong. This is not so much the case here. Kudos to Jennifer Probst for getting this right as well. The thoughts, actions and behaviors of horse folks are a bit specific and Ms. Probst is spot on. That said, this is a well-written story of loss and hurt, love and redemption, growth and recovery. Ms. Probst is a master at painting a picture with words. You’ll laugh out loud, you’ll hurt with the three main characters, and you’ll rejoice with them too. You’ll be happy you’ve read this book!

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The third book in a series about siblings set in upstate New York. This one involved a lot of horse jargon, but it was still a good book.

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This book is an unexpected romance. The characters are strong and stubborn set in their own ways. Having compassion and working together may make them a team that can't be matched. I loved how the story was written in a slow pace it showed how beautiful love can be when you never see it coming. I enjoyed the writing and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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All Roads Lead To You is a wonderful story of rescue, redemption & new beginnings. Harper Bishop runs a rescue operation. She goes to horse auctions to do her best to rescue abused & mistreated animals. Between her brother Ethan & her, they have an attitude & experience at calming & rehabbing most animals they encounter. While visiting a farm she encountered a horse at his worst - malnourished & covered in filth. Now that she’s got him back in form, she needs to find a trainer to see if he can be a racehorse or not.

Aidan O’Connor has traveled to America heartsore & looking for a new start. Something has happened to drive him from Ireland. He’s a horse trainer looking for his next chance after leaving his reputation in tatters at home. After becoming bored staying at the B & B, Aidan ends up at Harper’s rescue barn & encounters Phoenix. He knows the horse is meant to race & he wants to be the one to train him. Can he convince Harper?

I really loved this story. It had it all. Phoenix, Harper & Aidan are all on a similar journey. They all have been hurt & disillusioned & need to learn to trust again. The animals really engage the readers heart & sympathies. They also show the growth & recovery possible. Captain Hoof was hilarious & the idea of him in a chicken costume was funny to picture & made me laugh out loud! The chemistry between Aiden & Harper is off the charts & creates some amazing scenes! This is a great addition to this series!

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I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. I have read multiple books by Jennifer Probst and have read the entire "Stay" series. I enjoyed the entire series including the last in the series. Jennifer has a great writing style that includes romance and humor.

This book follows Harper Bishop, the owner and operator of an animal (primarily horse) rescue and rehabilitation, and Aidan O'Connor, an Irish horse trainer. Harper is an amazing woman who takes in any animal that needs help if she has the room. She connects more with animals than humans especially after the years of bullying she put up with throughout school. She doesn't trust easily except for her family. Aidan was an up and coming horse trainer in Ireland when he was betrayed by his best friend. Now he has been in the U.S. trying to find a new horse to train but after failing, he ends up at the Bishop family inn to get some rest and relaxation before making his next move. Aidan gets interested in the rescue operation he sees, especially when he sees Phoenix, an amazing but damaged horse. Aidan wants to train Phoenix but has to gain Harper's trust first and put together a plan.

A lot ensues as Harper and Aidan work to train Phoenix and get him over his quirks and past trauma. Of course, the tension between the two ramps up also as they get closer and learn more about one another. From the beginning, Aidan was always going back to Ireland. But can he leave Harper at the end of it all? Can Harper leave the only life she's ever loved and known? Will Phoenix be the horse that puts the inn and Aidan on the map?

As always, you get to see all the characters from the first books plus Hei Hei the crazy chicken. I love the chicken. Overall, a fun and fast read. I would recommend.

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This book is so much more than a romance. This book is about letting down walls, about trusting and finding the love of your life. We follow a beautiful story, that you will not want to put down.

Harper Bishop loves her life, spending all her time rescuing animals, having a horse farm and being a loner. She loves the animals and she loves her job. She can see the potential of animals who have been a abused and wants nothing but the best for them. What she never expected was for her soulmate to walk through the barn doors.

Aiden O’Connor, hailing from Ireland, is in the states after some heartache. Training horses is his life. And a chance stay at a B&B will change his entire life. Walking into the horse barn and meeting Harper chambers it even more.

We follow as these two get closer through Phoenix, an abused thoroughbred who has all the potential to be a champion. Trust is built, trust is broken but the live between them all will survive no matter what.

Highly recommended.

*I was given a free advanced copy of this by NetGalley in exchange for my honest and voluntary review. All thoughts and opinions are those of my own.*

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This was a well-written, entertaining romance. Harper is focused on her rescue farm and has no interest in a relationship. She wants to help the thoroughbred horse she has rescued, Phoenix, and lead him to the Triple Crown, but doesn't have enough help or an experienced trainer. Horse trainer Aidan has left Ireland and is vacationing in New York’s Hudson Valley before starting a new career in the US. He meets Phoenix and is inspired to help train him to win. Harper and Aidan had to learn to trust each other and open up to each other if they were going to reach their goals. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books by this author.

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Another great book in this series! Harper never thought she'd be the girl to fall in love, instead devoted her life to saving as many animals as she could. Aiden is still trying to get his career back in order when he sees Phoenix, a horse Harper rescued run. This was a fun book with horse races, cute animals named after Disney characters, and lots of romance. I've really enjoyed this series, and this was another fun and cute read!
*arc provided by netgalley for honest review

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I absolutely ADORED this third book in Jennifer Probst's Stay series. All Roads Lead to You is a standalone in this interconnected series.

I don't even know where to start with this review; there's so much to love. Both Harper Bishop and Aidan O'Connor are exceptional individuals, and they are even stronger and more lovely as a couple.

Also, the rescue farm was amazing. The animal menagerie was such fun. Each animal had their own personality, and their names the best!

I was so excited about the training and racing aspect of this book as well. It made me reminisce and remember all the chapter books I read when I was younger about horse ranches and rescue farms, racing, etc. This was just an adult version.

Simmering sexual tension, steamy sex scenes, low angst and drama (the perfect amount in my opinion), adorable and entertaining animals, close-knit family and friends, an idyllic location, the list goes on...and All Roads Lead to You has it all.

***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***

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The is the third book in the Stay series by author Jennifer Probst. You may be missing some aspects of cross-referenced between previous stories if you don't read book 1 and 2, but it wasn't so much that you can't figure things out,. So, I think that this book could be read as a stand-alone.

This book had everything a good romance story needs. Plus, it had animals with Disney character names. I loved Harper, Aidan, and Phoenix so much, their character development was amazing.

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Oh how I adore this series and author! Fans who love this series have had to wait a bit for Harper’s story, but boy, was it worth it. Aidan is the wandering soul who has a special gift with training challenging horses, and after splitting ways with his old partner and leaving Ireland, he happens upon the Inn to get some rest and relaxation to figure out his next move, Little does he know, there’s a horse with fire in his soul that needs a trainer like Aidan to take him to greatness right under his nose. Harper is a woman who knows what she wants and has scars from her past to make any man stay away with her aloofness. When these two get together it’s nothing short of a lightening storm ready to hit, heat, passion, challenge, a shared love for animals, and pasts they both need to heal from. I loved this couple, loved the sass, wit, humor and the way they fed off each other. The way he taught Harper about the ins and outs of horse training and winning was incredible, and your heart races right along with them during those amazing times they put Phoenix to the test. The background characters just cracked me up, Hei Hei was still freaking hysterical, the dogs were predictable, and the addition of Captain Hoof just melted my heart, Kyle and Ethan were pretty funny. Incredibly well written, kept me engaged throughout the story, and absolutely loved the ending! Definitely going into my permanent paperback library. Can’t wait for the next installment!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

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This book held so much promise as I was looking for something 'different' to my normal genre! I loved the idea of the story line, and both Aidan and Harper were lovable characters. I wouldn't say they were easy to connect with, but I get the impression that was intentional. For me, things moved too slow, I love suspense as much as the next reader, however it felt that there was a certain amount of padding to the story - this was mainly the characters internal dialogue; and reading/knowing certain things once, was enough.

Overall this book wasn't for me. I liked some of the story, but lacked the emotional connection that I love to feel so much!

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"I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review"

Happily single, Harper Bishop trusts in only one passion—her rescue farm and healing her thoroughbred, Phoenix. Her dream is to lead him to the Triple Crown. But how unreachable is it without experience or help? A handsome new guest at her family’s B&B has what it takes to make it come true. And with his irresistible brogue, warm smile, and soothing touch, he’s a major distraction.
After a bitter betrayal, horse trainer Aidan O’Connor has fled Ireland for a vacation in New York’s Hudson Valley. When he sees the horse with the fighting spirit, he’s inspired with a new goal: to train Phoenix to win. He’s also facing an unexpected new challenge: his feelings for Harper.

This is my very first book by Jennifer Probst and I loved it. I thought I may have some issues with it due to it being the third book in the series but I had no issues at all, except wanting to read the other two books asap.

This book had everything I need, Romance, a great story line, but most importantly animals with Disney character names. I loved Harper, Aidan and Phoenix so much, their character development was amazing. I have to say every time Phoenix was racing my heart would go a million miles per minute hoping he would win.

I ended up rating this book 4.5 stars, It was a perfect balance of romance, Jennifer has really outdone herself and I can not wait to read more of her books.

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All Roads Lead to You is the third book in the series and is Harper's story. This series was my first ever books by this author and I have really enjoyed them, and this book was no exception.

I did feel like maybe the book started off a little slow and it took a little while to really get me invested, however, all of the animals more than made up for that. Between Phoenix and everyone's belief in him and the poor traumatized goat who managed to get all the animals to love him, this book was just plain healing for the soul.

I enjoyed all of the characters in the book and enjoyed the glimpses of the main characters from the previous books as well. I thought Harper and Aidan had great chemistry and 100% enjoyed this HEA.

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