3.5 STARS 🌟
oh to be back at haven river ranch! first and foremost, i literally love the setting of these stories. the idyllic montana ranch is just toooo perfect. 🥹 after absolutely loving ‘crossroads’, i had super high hopes for this one, and was really excited to receive an ARC!!

as for my review… it’s complicated. 🫠 again, i love the setting, and was so excited to not only get to hear about our OGs indya and west, but also get more about jax; west’s broody, “cowboy playboy” brother. i thought the surprise pregnancy trope was done well here, and there were some super sweet & tender moments throughout- along with some mild (imo) spice! BUT, overall i felt like the plot was really rushed in some places, and then really drawn out/filled with some unnecessary side details, which prevented me from really feeling a connection to the book the way i did with ‘crossroads’. i felt like i missed all the build-up and evolution of jax and sasha’s relationship because every few chapters there was a pretty big time jump, flashing forward to weeks/months ahead.

additionally, the mystery of “eddie” kinda frustrated me, because you were literally teased for like 85% of the book, and then when you finally got to the core of that sub-plot, everything was resolved and hashed out in the matter of one chapter. so overall, i did enjoy this story, but definitely wished for a little more plot development and tension between the main characters. i think this book is worth reading if you’ve read ‘crossroads’ so you can finish out the story about both brothers and their families!

Oh my gosh, this book stole my heart! This is a small-town, surprise pregnancy romance filled with all the feels, featuring Sasha—a strong but guarded FMC—and Jax, the charming, reformed playboy cowboy who falls for her hard and fast. This book had everything I love - healing, slow-burn romance, a bit of suspense, and so many sweet moments that melted my heart!

Sasha has her walls up, but after an unexpected encounter, she’s shocked to find out Jax is basically her boss at her new job managing his family’s ranch. Jax is smitten from the start and is determined to break through her defenses, while Sasha’s trying her best to keep things professional. But their chemistry? Completely undeniable. One intense night leads to a surprise pregnancy, making them face feelings they’ve both avoided.

I loved Jax’s patience and devotion to Sasha, always giving her space but also showing up whenever she needed him. His sweetness and care shined, while Sasha’s mysterious past added a layer of intrigue that kept me hooked. Watching her let Jax in and start to heal was beautiful.

Their relationship was steamy, playful, and tender all at once. So many swoony moments had me smiling, laughing, and tearing up. The ending was perfect, with a twist I didn’t see coming, wrapping up their journey beautifully. If you love a romance with a tough-but-vulnerable heroine and a cowboy hero who’s all in, this is your next must-read!

This is the second book in the Haven River Ranch series, and while you can totally enjoy it as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the first book, Crossroads, too—it’s another fantastic story you won’t want to miss!

Thank you so much Netgalley, Devney Perry and Montlakr for this arc🫶

devney perry does it again!! i will never not be in shock and awe by her writing and stories. i love the universes she creates in her books and all the characters in them. this book felt like such a warm hug and i loved it so much. the accidental pregnancy trope can be an iffy one for a lot of people, but this one was done so right. it took nothing away from the story and only added so so much to it!! i am dying to read book 3 in this series and know i wont be disappointed at all!

OH MY GODDD. Top 3 Devney book to this date. I still have a lot to read off of her backlist but holy crap, this book blew me out of the water. As someone who is actually such a big fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, this will be added to my "auto-recommend" list when people ask for recs!

I am loving the Haven River Ranch world. Crossroads was so good, but personally, I am SUCH a Sunlight fan. Cannot wait to have this book in my hands, truly. This accidental pregnancy, small town, workplace, forced proximity, cowboy romance is now on my list as favorites of the year!

Jax and Sasha have a really fun meet cute with lots of sexual tension. However, right when Jax tells her who he is, she recognizes the name as her new boss. Turning him down leaves Jax feeling shocked and more determined to show her the real him. Once the tension cracks between them, they share a night together that neither of them will be able to ever forget, mainly because 6 weeks later she ends up very much pregnant.

The storyline was so well done and it kept me interested the whole time! If there's one thing y'all should know about me, it's that cowboys are my freakin' kryptonite. Jax Haven is no exception.

i LOVED this one. i think i loved it more than crossroads which surprised me. it was emotional & sweet & flowed so so well. i think devney is the reason i’m a surprise baby believer & this !!! is why. truly, truly devney at her best.

such a cute small town/cowboy surprise pregnancy! Per usual, Devney always makes it so easy to get lost in her stories. I loved the push and pull of this one, and how they started as enemies but quickly became a unit. So so good!

Absolutely in love with this town. I knew I was going to like these two but oh my gosh it was so good I finished in one sitting! If you’re an accidental pregnancy lover I highly recommend this one.

another devney perry cowboy to love!!!! don’t mind if i do. this was the accidental pregnancy, cowboy romance i needed in my life!!! filled w chemistry, banter, tension, a little heartbreak and so much love.

jax haven is charming, caring and patient, determined to be the man that sasha deserves. sasha was so resilient and fiercely loyal to those she loves. i couldn’t have loved them more!! i adore this series so much!!

I loved this book so much that I did a re-read immediately after finishing!

- small town
- cowboy
- accidental pregnancy
- workplace romance

I’m a sucker for an accidental pregnancy book and Devney never lets me down with hers! Jax & Sasha were drawn to each other from the start and their chemistry was amazing. I love how their relationship unfolded and it was just so sweet!

The audiobook was also phenomenal and I cannot recommend this book and series more!

I really had a great time with this! There is so much to this story and it brought out every emotion.

i love love love this series so much!! crossroads was one of my favorite books from this year so being able to read and love the sequel had me kicking and screaming

Ugh this series. Chefs kiss. I love anything Devney Perry writes, and being able to read it early was so amazing. I feel so thankful!!

From the first page, I was hooked. The story itself was simply perfect. Suspenseful, romantic, heartbreaking, beautiful and hopeful. Jax was an amazing man who was prepared to stand tall and strong for the people he loved, and Sasha was such an amazing individual, kind, and strong. I love the author's work. The story had come to its conclusion. I would read more about each individual because they were all incredible.

Thanks to her and Neutrally & Montlake for this opportunity to read it in advance!

Starts out as a meet cute at the local supermarket. Jax and Sasha’s story was definitely a slow burn. Turns out that she’s his new employee and hiding secrets from everyone. I will say I wish I connected more with Sasha’s character for the first half of the book. She had been through a lot and was definitely stand off ish at times. Loved how persistent Jax was with breaking down her walls. The “tell me a lie” and “tell me a secret” game they played was great banter. I liked the mystery thrown in with Eddie’s letters. The ending was super cute.

Would love to see more Emery in the future, I enjoyed reading more about her story.

Devney Perry is one of my favorite romance authors. Although this was not my favorite of her books, it was nice to return to Haven River Ranch.

“Three words and I could breathe. For the first time in what felt like my whole life, I could breathe.”

“Secrets were heavy, especially when you carried them alone.”

Thank you Valentine Pr for the ARC

I love an accidental pregnancy and this was no different.

I have been curious about Jax since reading crossroads and he did not disappoint. His and Sasha’s story was so heartfelt and sweet. It was impossible not to fall in love with them.

I do think it’s hard to nail the timeline and pacing in an accidental pregnancy book because you have to cover so much time, so the time hops throughout the book threw me off a bit, but overall I really enjoyed it!

Devney Perry is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. She has become an "auto buy," "have to read" author for me.
I have to admit after seeing the tropes, I was a little reluctant. There is a trope that I don't always love in this book, but Devney nailed it. I absolutely loved this book.
Jax is an MMC with so many layers. He is so much more than what people perceive him to be. Sasha is new to Montana and looking for a fresh start. When Jax and Sasha meet, there is an instant connection, but they both have built up walls due to their past. Like Crossroads (book 1 ), there is a bit of mystery mixed in that keeps you hooked while reading.
I loved the forbidden/workplace romance. Their banter was amazing! I loved seeing them both learn to trust and bond throughout the story was incredible. The author has such a unique way of making you feel so connected to the characters, their emotions, and to the story as a whole.
I was so sad to say goodbye to Haven River Ranch. I love these characters, setting, and story so much.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+!!!

if you’re sick of hearing me profess my undying love for devney perry and every single book she’s ever written, that’s too bad. i loved jax & sasha’s story so SO much. i don’t think any story could ever top my love for crossroads, but sunlight was a very, very close runner up. this story was just so sweet, heartwarming, and nostalgic— full of classic devney tropes in a new setting—it was impossible not to enjoy it!

jax and sasha are everything! i knew their story was gonna be a fun time—a small-town romance with a cowboy (who happens to be ber secret crush, oops...and her kinda sorta boss, double oops) that winds up in a positive pregnancy test?! who wouldn’t love that. but i didn’t expect it to be as intense and emotional as it was. jax and sasha’s romance wasn’t smooth sailing. it was hard and complicated, but they way they supported each other and grew to genuinely love one another made it all so worthwhile! their story plucked at my heartstrings, and even made me shed a tear or two near the end.

sasha & jax’s story is more than an accidental pregnancy romance. it’s about more than a girl who falls in love with her boss. it’s not simply a small-town cowboy romance. it’s chock full of forgiveness and redemption, and friendship and family. it’s a beautiful story about love and loss, and showing up through thick and thin 💛

i love them & i loved every minute of their story! i already miss haven river ranch so much, i can’t wait to return!

Round up to 4.5✨

Sunlight surpassed all my expectations and then some especially because it has a trope I normally shy away from. BUT IT IS DONE PERFECTLY👏🏻👏🏻

Sasha moves to Montana and Haven River Ranch as a new fresh start from something we can see in the beginning she is running from. She hates it there though, and what she hates even more is Jax and their brilliant meet-cute, the tension she feels when he is near and just all the undeniable chemistry. Known for his playboy ways, Sasha stays as far as possible away, until one night she gives in.

Tropes for this book:
🤠 Cowboy Romance
🤠 Rake turned Romantic
🤠 Dislike to slowly falling in love
🤠 Surprise pregnancy
🤠 Small Town Romance

Clear some space on your shelves because Devney is in her cowboy era and she is NAILING it. We now have had the privilege to fall in love with two handsome ranchers and this small town they call home.

Devney’s way of writing honestly makes you feel like you are there. Breathing the same air, seeing the sites. Its just glorious and transporting and just the purest bliss of escapism.

I loved Jax and Sasha’s story, as complicated as it is. But she allows us and Jax to slowly unravel Sasha and understand who she is. They are total opposites who were just made for one another. Jax’s patience🤌🏻 *chef’s kiss*

I also loved how Sunlight is a romcom, but also very emotional and extremely deep, displaying vulnerability from not just the two limelight characters but also many others. Though we focus on Jax and Sasha, so many other characters get their fair share of spotlight and delving into their pasts and now decisions for the future will break your heart and put it back together.

I cannot recommend this author and this series enough. October is cowboy month, saddle up🐎

I loved the first book and this one was just as good!
I enjoyed seeing West & Indya being happy and having a family of their own.

I love the characters Devney writes. I loved the tell me a lie/tell me a secret aspect in this book.
Jax stole my heart from the very beginning. He is patient, caring and kind. I loved how he put himself out there for his girl.
Jax & Sasha were so good together!

Jax & Sasha meet outside the grocery store and instantly have insane chemistry but then she works out he's kind of her boss and she's not interested in anything messy or complicated.

Unfortunately (or kind of fortunately really) for Sasha, Jax isn't interested in keeping his distance and he eventually wins her over 🫶

But then Sasha finds out she's pregnant.

Now I know there are a lot of people that don't love the accidental/surprise pregnancy trope but I am not one of them.

Watching Jax and Sasha navigate all of the ups and downs of pregnancy, figuring out how to work as a team & decide what they want from each other and for each other was gorgeous.

They worked so perfectly together and I adored every minute of their story.