I am fully in my romance era right now + this was book PERFECTION 🙌🏽 The plot, the characterisation, the spice, the emotion.. PHENOMENAL. This book is everything. From page one I was completely hooked and I loved every second.

Both the main, and supporting, characters are beautifully curated and are authentic, relatable + fun. Smart, witty, sweet but sassy Cece was so much fun and fiercely independent, and Nash; well Nash is a grumpy, dirty talking part time cowboy, part time bar owner and part time hockey place. Are you convinced yet? The perfect amount of protective; plus he’s tall, dark, handsome AND he’s tattooed. He reminded me a lot of my partner 🫶🏽

There was plenty of banter and chemistry but also some exploration of grief + moments that pulled on my heartstrings. If you’re looking for an all-consuming, sweet and spicy romance with a small town ranch setting, brother’s best friend + the perfect mix of hockey player and cowboy, this is your book!

This was Hope’s DEBUT NOVEL and she smashed it — I absolutely cannot wait for book two!

Thank you to the publisher & Netgalley for an advanced copy! All opinions are my own. Review also posted to Instagram (@redheadbookgirl), GR & Storygraph.

Thank you very much for the honor of reading an advance of Holding the Reins. Unfortunately the book doesn’t contain a summary underneath, but the gorgeous cover absolutely drew me in! I look forward to sharing a full review and thoughts very soon upon completion. Thank you again