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scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. I really liked both Brooke and Adam. Brooke is happy working her family's ranch and is very good at what she does. Working with her two brothers she has to be strong and pretty forceful to hold her own with them. When Adam shows up just in time to help her rescue some horses from a burning barn she is happy to see him, but not expecting the shot of attraction she feels. She remembers him from high school when he was pretty full of himself and doesn't expect him to have changed. When her father hires Adam to help out on the ranch Brooke finds that working with him isn't so bad. He's a lot quieter than he used to be and willing to do whatever is needed. She finds that the more time she spends with him the more she likes him and the hotter the attraction burns. She doesn't feel right starting something with a man who is an employee of the ranch, but it becomes too hard to resist. She tried to convince herself that they were just having a nice quiet fling, but her feelings grew stronger. I thought she was a little too worried about appearances but it did add a bit of intrigue to the story.
Adam had come back to Valentine Valley to check up on his grandmother who appeared to be having some health issues. He is still dealing with the memories from his last tour in Afghanistan and the guilt he still feels. Now that he is back he has become something of a loner because he doesn't want to talk about his time overseas. He is happy to have the job as a ranch hand as it gets him away from his grandmother's meddling, but he is having a hard time resisting Brooke. The more time he spends with her the more content he is to be back in Valentine Valley. Pretty soon he is even able to open up to her about his memories and feelings about his friends. He finally realized that his feelings for Brooke had gone past simple lust and friendship. Now he just had to get over his feelings that he wasn't good enough for her. I also enjoyed the bits of his past that worked their way into the story through reminiscences of other people in the small town.
Besides the romance between Adam and Brooke, I really enjoyed the antics of the widows. They have set their sights on getting a new woman owned business approved for the town. It is a women's clothing/lingerie store called Leather and Lace and has a lot of support, but there is a contingent that is trying to ban it on moral grounds. I loved the way that the widows organized a demonstration in support of the store. I also liked the way that Adam's grandmother was working to keep Adam in town.
I also liked the way that Adam and Brooke got involved with the teenagers of Valentine Valley. Adam remembered what it was like to be the bad boy and what a difference it made to have an adult take a real interest in him. He did a great job at relating to Tyler and helping him over come his problems. Brooke discovered that she has a talent for teaching and looks at expanding her duties at the ranch to include those abilities. I really enjoyed the way that she worked with Steph to help her adjust to the appearance of a half sister and also assist her in helping her friend Tyler. The small town may be good a nosiness but they are also good at helping out where they are needed. I'm really looking forward to the next book.
Adam had come back to Valentine Valley to check up on his grandmother who appeared to be having some health issues. He is still dealing with the memories from his last tour in Afghanistan and the guilt he still feels. Now that he is back he has become something of a loner because he doesn't want to talk about his time overseas. He is happy to have the job as a ranch hand as it gets him away from his grandmother's meddling, but he is having a hard time resisting Brooke. The more time he spends with her the more content he is to be back in Valentine Valley. Pretty soon he is even able to open up to her about his memories and feelings about his friends. He finally realized that his feelings for Brooke had gone past simple lust and friendship. Now he just had to get over his feelings that he wasn't good enough for her. I also enjoyed the bits of his past that worked their way into the story through reminiscences of other people in the small town.
Besides the romance between Adam and Brooke, I really enjoyed the antics of the widows. They have set their sights on getting a new woman owned business approved for the town. It is a women's clothing/lingerie store called Leather and Lace and has a lot of support, but there is a contingent that is trying to ban it on moral grounds. I loved the way that the widows organized a demonstration in support of the store. I also liked the way that Adam's grandmother was working to keep Adam in town.
I also liked the way that Adam and Brooke got involved with the teenagers of Valentine Valley. Adam remembered what it was like to be the bad boy and what a difference it made to have an adult take a real interest in him. He did a great job at relating to Tyler and helping him over come his problems. Brooke discovered that she has a talent for teaching and looks at expanding her duties at the ranch to include those abilities. I really enjoyed the way that she worked with Steph to help her adjust to the appearance of a half sister and also assist her in helping her friend Tyler. The small town may be good a nosiness but they are also good at helping out where they are needed. I'm really looking forward to the next book.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
True Love at Silver Creek Ranch, the second installment in Emma Cane’s Valentine Valley series, is a sweet romance with engaging and likeable characters. Strong family ties and a small town setting add to this delightful novel’s appeal. To read my review in its entirety, please click HERE.
loverofromance's review against another edition
5.0
Adam Desantis, grew up in Valentine Valley, played football in high school, and was a bad boy at times. At eighteen years old, he joined the marines, and now he is back, visiting his grandmother whom he believes has health problems. Brooke Thalberg, sees Adam again, when he helps her save horses from a barn fire, and her family offers him a job on the ranch. Brooke finds Adam delicious, but has no interest in a relationship. But when Brook and Adam share a passionate embrace, she can't resist the sparks that fly between them. So they agree to have a "secret" relationship, one that they keep from everyone, especially her family and closest friends. Brooke feels more alive than ever, and Adam coming back from battle scars, finds himself healing from the past and looking forward to the future. But Adam wants more than a few secret nights making love before the fire, he wants a future because he has fallen hard for Brooke...can he convince her to take a leap of faith?
True Love At Silver Creek Ranch is the second installment in the Valentine Valley series. Last year I was able to discover this author, and each time I read her....I am always impressed, and this installment is no different. There is so much in her books....that just satisfy every romantic urge in me when I am reading a romance novel. She always come out on top for me...which is rare for a contemporary romance...not many authors in this genre can do it for me like Emma Cane can. This story I have been wanting to read for quite sometime. I have seen this couple in some of the later books of the series, and I have been anxiously waiting for a chance to read this. So I just couldn't contain my excitement when I was able to grab this from the library shelves.
The story begins when there is a barn on fire, and horses inside, and Brooke being the only one home at the ranch, knows its up to her...but there is a strange man she runs into that beats her to it....sexy Adam Desantis. From that first moment of meeting, we see some sexual tension between the two. At first they do this whole flirting dance with each other, until well one moment they are talking, and Adam shoves Brooke against the wall and kisses the hell out of her....tingles...one of my favorite parts of the books. I do love a man that goes after what he wants. We also see some other aspects of the story, involvement of the old biddies of the town, in defense of a lingerie shop....I never get enough of these ladies, makes me wish this place was real and I could live there!!
This story is such a warm and tender romance that pulled at my heartstrings!! The characters were fiery and passionate, and full of enough zest to appeal to any reader. A story that is guaranteed to warm you on a cold winters night and watch out for the ending...it might bring a tear to your eye and leave a smile on your face!! CHARM IN EVERY CHAPTER!!
lilyelement's review against another edition
4.0
Brooke Thalberg doesn't have time to search for love. She works hard doing the everyday chores on her family's ranch and never gets a day off. Brooke is a relatable character that I think most women will be able to connect with, I know I did. Like a lot of women out there she just doesn't have the time to look for a relationship due to the amount of time she puts into her job.
When an ex-Marine returns to Valentine Valley to watch after his ailing grandmother, he quickly gets a job at Silver Creek Ranch as a hand to keep himself busy. From day one with Adam on the ranch I could tell that Brooke couldn't help the attraction she felt towards him. What I really enjoyed were the little tidbits brought in from Adam's childhood. Brooke went to school with him so she (and a few other characters) shines some light on his changes from a trouble maker to a dependable, sexy man.
Though the story was a little bit predictable, I couldn't put the book down. True Love at Silver Creek Ranch is a small town contemporary romance that had me enthralled from page one. I loved the believable relationships that Brooke had with all of the characters. I could feel the sparks between Adam and Brooke and the love shared with her friends and family. All in all I loved the book and cannot wait to read more from Emma Cane.
This review was first published at www.OnceUponARomance.net
When an ex-Marine returns to Valentine Valley to watch after his ailing grandmother, he quickly gets a job at Silver Creek Ranch as a hand to keep himself busy. From day one with Adam on the ranch I could tell that Brooke couldn't help the attraction she felt towards him. What I really enjoyed were the little tidbits brought in from Adam's childhood. Brooke went to school with him so she (and a few other characters) shines some light on his changes from a trouble maker to a dependable, sexy man.
Though the story was a little bit predictable, I couldn't put the book down. True Love at Silver Creek Ranch is a small town contemporary romance that had me enthralled from page one. I loved the believable relationships that Brooke had with all of the characters. I could feel the sparks between Adam and Brooke and the love shared with her friends and family. All in all I loved the book and cannot wait to read more from Emma Cane.
This review was first published at www.OnceUponARomance.net
mariepiperbooks's review
3.0
I'm not sure how this wound up in my TBR pile and in my house, but it's a very sweet read. It kicks off with a barn fire and I had it in my head that this was going to be a mystery -- it's not. It's a contemporary small-town romance between a former Marine and a cowgirl, with colorful characters and subplots that ring true as someone who grew up in a small, rural town. I'd recommend it to people who like RaeAnne Thayne, etc.
locsandliterature's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
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