Devney Perry knows how to write the perfect men. JAXXXXXX. Oh my heart. I knew he was trouble since book 1. I love love love him. And though this felt a bit slow burn-ish and it was the accidental pregnancy trope, it worked SO well. Can’t wait for book 3!

I am a big fan of the accidental pregnancy trope but there is no one, I repeat *NO ONE*, who writes them as well as Devney Perry. I have been in a reading slump and this book cured me. Right away I was sucked into the story and could not get enough.

An issue that I have with some accidental pregnancy romance books is that I don't always buy the connection between the two love interests and it makes me wonder if the characters would have stayed together had there not been a little bundle of joy. That was NOT the case with this book.

It was obvious from the beginning that there was *something* there, but Sasha has a guard up (and for good reason as we find out later on). She has one goal and that is to stay focused on her new job. She puts a wall up which Jax just loves trying to knock down. Jax is a charming, handsome cowboy who has lived his whole life feeling like he was a mistake. He has a reputation of being a flirt and never gets attached. That all changes when he meets Sasha and finds himself struggling to focus on much else besides his crush on her.

They slowly start to form a friendship of sorts and are somehow able to ignore the insane tension between them (they don't ignore it very well though). Even though Sasha really did try her best to ignore the hot cowboy (I would not have had her strength), she is only human. One wild night and a positive pregnancy test later... the hot cowboy is here to stay.

He made her feel safe and she made him feel wanted. Their love story was filled with SO many tender, sweet moments that had me melting and even more that had me giggling and kicking my feet. Jax is such a flirt (while also being a secret sad boy) and somehow it felt like he was flirting directly with me through the pages (ugh... if only). Their chemistry was off the charts and once they decided to just go for it? Wow. THE STEAM! My god...

The ending was beautiful. I was genuinely shocked by one of the plot points being revealed the way it was and was a blubbering mess the last 10%. There was a side character plot that made my heart break but the ending gave me so much hope for their happily ever after (which I realllllly think might be the next book?).

Haven River Ranch miiiiiiiight end up being my new favorite series by the author. It feels so fresh and different from other small town romances.

My only negative comment about this book is that it was not 500 pages longer because I did not want it to end.

I have been itching to read this book since before I finished Crossroads. I really like the small-town trope. I like how the main characters met over a shopping cart incident, who would have guessed what happened next. There really must be something magical about Haven River Ranch and that Montana air. It was good to see the characters from the first book, but I could see reading this book without having read that one first. Just get your hands on this series for some wholehearted fun with a little bit of smut.

Dare I say that this might be one of my favourite Devney series yet?! 🤭 I am so in love with the Haven River Ranch! 😍

Sasha is right up there with Winn as one of my favourite Devney FMCs! She was so freaking strong, independent and hard working, but she was also lonely, lost and heartbroken. She didn’t have anyone in her corner, but it was so sweet to see her slowly letting Jax in.

Jax was such a fun playboy, but he fell hard and fast for Sasha. I loved the way he loved to rile her up and push her buttons, purely because it was the only way he could have her 🥹 He stepped up immediately (well after one night of drinking 😉) to be there for Sasha and “my Josephine” 🥹 and let her set the pace. He was so patient and loving, and he made me fall in love with him also! 😍

Jax and Emery’s friendship also deserves a special mention. I loved how he was her safe space, and the immediate bond between Sasha and Emery. I’m so excited to get her book so I hope it’s next! 😍

Thank you Devney, Valentine PR and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tropes:
- Cowboy Romance
- Surprise Pregnancy
- Workplace Romance
- Boss x Employee
- Forced Proximity
- Small Town Romance
- Reformed Playboy
- He Falls First

✨ 4.5 stars ✨

I would like to start this review by saying that it has no 3rd act breakup!!! 🤭

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the unrequited love between Jax and Sasha. Jax is the most perfect golden retriever boyfriend!

I’m really falling in love with Haven River Ranch, it’s such a beautiful place and I’m loving all the other setups for future couples!

This book had a lot of trauma healing which really pulled at my heartstrings at times but I love how it all panned out 🥰

*ARC given in exchange for an honest review

Obsessed. I was genuinely sad when this book ended because I didn’t want it to be over! You will feel all the feels and enjoy each and every one of them. I really couldn’t put this book down. The chemistry, dialogue, and characters are so amazing.

I loved the second book in the Haven River Ranch series and it didn’t disappoint. I devoured the story of Sasha and Jax Haven as they bonded and Jax became her safe space to unload her heavy emotions. As I read each chapter I kept cheering for the success of this couple and Devney Perry wrote theirs beautifully.
The accidental pregnancy was done so well and really made their story line piece together from the start.
Thank you for allowing me to read.

Such a sweet book! Devney was able to make sure both main characters had room to breathe and grow without being forced by outside circumstances. They fought their own demons and allowed each other to do it independently and together.

The surprise pregnancy was adorable. The way he’s all in 🥹

“Tell me a lie.” “Tell me a secret.” Well let me tell you Devney has done it again, this book is excellent! I could not out the book down. I loved Jax and Sasha. It was beautiful seeing their relationship grow and evolve throughout the book. Jax was just so steady making sure Sasha knew he was there and that she could count on him. His consistent caretaking was swoony. Sasha was unsure of herself but finally found herself a family again. I appreciated that both characters had been through some things but found ways to support the other and what they needed. Even haters of the accidental pregnancy trope will find themselves enthralled in this story with such compelling writing. This book is a must read for fans of her previous work.

I knew I was going to love this book because I couldn't stop thinking about Jax after reading Crossroads. I love that man so much and the way he fell for Sasha the moment they met in the grocery store parking lot. Their romance was slow burning, but so worth the wait. The last 10-15% was everything and I won't lie, a tear or two was shed. This series is shaping up to be a Devney Perry favorite and I've got my fingers crossed that we see more of Emery soon!

Well Jax and Sasha are super adorable. Two strong willed individuals and an unexpected pregnancy. Their story is super cute and even when Sasha does nothing but deny their connection, pregnant or not, you know how this one is going to end. I devoured this book in 24 hours. I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between these two and the multiple subplots made for an extremely entertaining read. The trauma of Sasha’s past and the way she helps get Jax through his own issues, I just ate it up. This series is really making me want to take a trip to explore Montana.

Tell me a lie. - I hated this book
Tell me a secret. - Jax is my new favorite MMC from Devney Perry. - Ok so that isn’t a secret anymore.

Jax and Sasha are perfect together. Individually I loved them but together they just made perfect sense. Sasha’s story had so much heartbreak and she continues to carry on. Jax is the fun, loving guy with hidden trauma and he just falls headfirst for Sasha. Add in an accidental pregnancy but don’t call it an accident. And I couldn’t love this book more. I love Haven River Ranch.

Thank you to Devney Perry and Valentine PR for the advanced digital copy. My thoughts are my own.

✨ Devney Perry must sprinkle some kind of magic into her books because once I picked this one up, I just COULD NOT put it down! ✨ I devoured it in less than 24 hours, and honestly, I’m already wishing I could experience it for the first time all over again. 😍

The way Devney creates her characters and builds her worlds is just chef’s kiss 👏. Haven River Ranch is seriously one of my all-time favorite fictional places. I wish it was real so I could visit—how amazing would that be?! 🏞️ I feel so connected to these characters (just like I did in book 1), probably because I see little pieces of myself in them. 💕

This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster! 🎢 I laughed, cried, fist-pumped the air, and even wanted to scream a few times. 😅 Sasha is my girl—I could totally see us being besties IRL. She’s hilarious, and her sense of humor is just spot on. Jax, on the other hand, is so much like my significant other—loving and always worrying (even when he doesn’t need to!). 🥰 And don’t even get me started on the "tell me a lie/tell me a secret" theme. 😭 Every time it came up, it tugged at my heartstrings in the best way. I cried SO much because you can feel the love radiating from this book, no matter what was happening.

I could gush about Sasha and Jax forever, and trust me, I will. I’m recommending this to all my friends! Even though accidental pregnancy isn’t usually my fave trope, Devney Perry is the exception. 💖 I LOVE SASHA AND JAX!!

5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶️

❥Accidental pregnancy
❥Workplace romance
❥Small town
❥Forced proximity
❥Cowboy romance
❥Reformed playboy

I loved this book. I really enjoyed how this story was written, it moved through time smoothly without being drawn out but still getting the point across. Jax was such a sweetheart with Sasha and the reformed playboy troupe worked so well for him. Sasha was a little uptight but for good reason. I always love when books have a secret that we are slowly revealed and this one was perfect. With a pregnancy troupe, amazing chemistry, the family dynamic, and the characters internal struggles - this book had it all! As always, check for TWs and happy reading!

Jax and Sasha’s story has my heart. “Tell me a secret. Tell me a lie” I’m obsessed. It was an emotional book that had me falling in love with Jax with every page as he fought for the future he wanted. 10/10 always recommend a Devney Perry book

L I love anything written by Devney Perry, and would probably read her grocery list if she published it. With that being said– I ate this up. I loved seeing the difference in Jax from Crossroads to Sunlight, and I loved Sasha.

Jax had some very realistic reactions and thoughts (read: he’s a man LOL), and I thought it was comical to read. The dynamic between him and his family was also interesting to read from his POV. Obviously we learn how he came to be in book one, but seeing it from his eyes gave everything a totally new meaning. I don’t know if I can forgive Lily, although I know she is trying to earn forgiveness.

Sasha is very secretive and reserved, and I had a feeling Eddie was her brother based on the glimpses she gave. However, I did not anticipate Eddie being part of the drug deal in the alley! That threw me for a loop. My heart definitely broke for her at so many points, and her strength shines through with all that she’s dealt with

I enjoyed the timeline jumps, and thought it gave a good perspective on how long it actually took them to be able to be around each other. The accidental pregnancy trope can be a little overdone, but I thought it was done so well here (also done so well in Rally, so like Devney I see you and please keep this up 👀).

This isn’t just a 5 star book. This is an infinite-amount-of-stars book, just like Crossroads. This series deserves all the stars in the universe. I knew Haven Ranch would become one of my favorite series when I read Crossroads, and Sunlight has just confirmed it. I’m honestly not ready to say goodbye to the ranch and these characters.

There were so many emotions going through my heart as I read this book. This is much more than an accidental pregnancy and cowboy romance. This is a story about relationships, about owning your mistakes, about saying enough is enough, and most importantly about family - blood and found. Jax and Sasha’s story is raw and beautiful, just like West and Indya’s was. I felt everything with them. I was a mess when they were, I smiled when they did and I cried an ocean of happy tears at the end of the book.

Jax and Sasha are the main characters, but we also get glimpses at other characters and how their choices and actions affect everyone else in one way or another. I definitely had strong feelings towards Lily, Em and Eddie throughout the book and it was a rollercoaster of emotions until the end.

Thank you Devney and VRP for the ARC to give me the chance to give my honest opinion.

And thank you Devney again for writing these amazing characters that have found their way into my heart forever. I wish we had more time in Haven Ranch.

Sunlight by Devney Perry is book 2 of the Haven River Ranch series. This book is about Jax Haven, playboy cowboy, brother to West, and part owner of the Haven Ranch. Sasha is new to town and about to start work at the Haven Ranch as resort manager while Indya is out on maternity leave. Jax and Sasha have an instant connection but nothing can come of it seeing as he is her boss. After one night of fun, Sasha finds herself in a situation with Jax. They learn more about eachother and the chemistry is off the charts. I love this story and how sweet Jax is with Sasha. He is patient and calming. Everything she needs. Can I tell you a lie? I hate this book! Can I tell you a secret? This is the best book in the series so far and I can't wait for more!

Yet another stunning release from Devney Perry! Sunlight is a small town, reformed playboy, workplace, accidental pregnancy romance, and it lived up to my every expectation. With Crossroads being widely adored, I felt this was the perfect second installment of the Haven River Ranch Series.

Both Jax and Sasha were broken. Each of their pasts played a large role in how they operated in relationships and even their daily lives, and Devney did a fantastic job of building their stories both past and present. Sasha's past being hidden from both Jax and the reader left me on the edge of my seat wondering who, what, and why. This curiosity kept me so engaged in the story and I absolutely loved the reveal in the third act.

I felt I truly knew Jax and Sasha by the end of this book in a way I have not understood many characters recently. My best assumption as to why is that Devney goes deep instead of wide with her writing and storytelling. What I mean by that is she offers us fewer yet longer chapters and scenes with incredible depth as opposed to a larger amount of short and shallow chapters in her books. This writing style, though offering fewer scenes, provides so much depth and understanding for our characters.

This book checked all of the boxes for me. I truly loved every moment and am already excited to head back to Haven River Ranch. Congratulations to Devney on such a great release!

4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2/5 🌶️🌶️
0.5/5 💧
📖 300 pages
Releases October 15!

🐎 Workplace Romance
🐎 One Night Stand
🐎 Small Town Romance
🐎 Complicated Family Dynamics

Note on Tropes: I don’t always list all tropes, if it feels like a spoiler. So you’ll notice a glaring missing trope for that reason.

I want to preface this review by noting that I absolutely loved Crossroads and Sunlight may have fallen victim of very high expectations.

The set up for Sunlight from Crossroads with the complicated dynamic between Lily and Jax was something I was really looking forward to. I was anticipating and hoping that Sunlight will destroy me in the best way and that I’ll be bawling.

In the end, there was a sad part where I thought maybe if I were in the right mood (or right time of month) I maybe could have shed a tear. But it was just a little too easy and wrapped up very neatly.

The hold up for me was that the fmc was very NOT likeable (perhaps done on purpose) and the reveal dragged a little too long to the point where it felt forced. Personally, I think revealing it earlier could have provided opportunities to explore more complex emotions and conversations between characters.

I can see and understand why it was done the way it was. And it was fine. What was meant to create tension just resulted in frustration for me. But it was a short read, and everything worked out in the end. I just personally wanted more angst, maybe something just a little more messy to address all the complicated family dynamics. Adored Jax tho!