Well, you had me at cowboy. I read a copy of this months ago, the release day was delayed so when I found out the audio was now releasing as well, I scooped it up to do a reread via the audio. I wasn’t disappointed.
Rose is seen as the wild child after impulsively dropping out of college just short of finishing to be an artist and bartending at night. Wilder is the grumpy owner of the Blue River Ranch where her brother is the head chef. Her brother is concerned for her and takes the opportunity to move her back home for the summer when Wilder needs help with the ranch. Rose’s wild ways don’t stop when she gets to the ranch. Working in close proximity to Wilder increases the sexual tension, making the push and pull between them feel like foreplay.
Dual narration by Ada Sinclair and Davis Brooks. I haven’t listened to much by Ada, and this was my first book by Davis. These two delivered and really brought these complex characters to life. Rose comes across as wild, but she has a history that she is struggling with and trying to find her way. Ada delivered all the sass, humor and sunshine Rose uses as a shield. But you felt her vulnerability dealing with her past and her strength to work through it. Davis was fantastic as the gruff cowboy taking the world on his shoulders while being torn between his attraction to Rose and his loyalty to her brother. Then showing the softer, tender side caring for Rose and his family.
This story has heart, the characters are complex, well written, and there is much more to their story. It’s not only Wilder and Rose, but I enjoyed exploring the relationships with their siblings. Plus, it’s fun when you get a familiar visit from Hideaway Springs. I look forward to the rest of the series.