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This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

But it was her eyes that held me. The deepest green i’d ever seen. Open and locked to mine. Showing me everything. All her fears. All her hopes and everything in between. This was what it meant to be connected. Bound to someone in the most fundamental way.

First Impressions
Trusted & True is the most recent release of the “Haven Brotherhood” (or also known as Men of Haven) series. I was so pleased to see that this author is back to writing again and picking up this book was like seeing a best friend after years of separation. From the first few pages of this story, I was completely hooked into this one and I knew that this author had not lost her magic and charm and I so gravitated toward our pairing,. It’s been so long since I had this series or this world, and I have missed it so much! I definitely want to do a re-read as soon as I purchase the series in print (and yes I will be doing this soon). Trusted & True is a redemption story and I was completely on board with this trope and the manner in which it was implemented. We also get such fun times with the other men of the brotherhood and I just love such male bonds be so focused and getting back to this world was like coming home. There was so much wit, warmth, and endearing character that satisfied me in every way.

Summary
Callie Moore is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, she has harmed so many but especially her sister and she has been sober for at least a year and she is determined to make sure she lives her life as she was meant to before her addictions. During a AA meeting, she meets someone that leads her to Danny Parker for a job as his office manager. Danny has been the only one other than her sister who has given her chances. She knows it’s a risk coming to him for a job, but Danny is a man that she knows she can trust. Danny is shocked to see Callie, and in a way that he has never seen before, with added healthy weight and a bright light in her eyes that was always dimmed with addiction from before. He doesn’t know if he can give her this chance, as he knows how easily an addict can fall into their old ways. But after discussing it with his men from the brotherhood, he knows he needs to do this. A sweet budding friendship begins between Danny and Callie, which turns slowly into a love that neither of them expects, but isn’t to be wasted. But can their love survive the mistakes of the past and into a bright future of healing and forgiveness?

This was it. The beginning. One I hadn’t seen coming and had no desire to turn away from.

What I Loved
Trusted & True was such a magnificent read that I fell so hard for, I honestly couldn’t put this one down. I had such a fun time with this read and I was so easily swept away into the story. Its a story that really showcases growth and journey into a story of redemption. Both of these characters I fell so hard for. Danny is such an alpha-mellow of a hero. I just loved how strong and protective he is, but also so understanding and compassionate, and patient with Callie. He never rushes her and is a solid wall of strength and protectiveness. Then we have Callie, who we have seen in past books, and I really liked that we got to see her story. I just adored her story coming to light and how well-focused her journey is that is balanced out with the romance. You see how strong she is and determined to fight her battles. She is creative, intelligent, and kind. She makes such a good match for Danny. I adored seeing them together and the way that they come together in such a heartfelt way. Their romance was so endearing and poignant. I just wanted to indulge in their quiet moments of intimate connection. This is one of my favorite books from this author, because it had my emotions all over and sparkled with so much heart and well-built heat within the story. Also seeing the way that Callie slowly works her way back into her sister’s life and the lives of the Haven Brotherhood was so lovely to see. I felt such a kinship with Callie and it was beautiful seeing her romance blossom with Danny. If you are looking to get into MC romance and want something with all the best aspects of an MC without the toxic elements, you definitely need to pick up this series!!

What I Struggled With
NOTHING! IT WAS PERFECTION

Overall View
I found Trusted & True to be a magnificent ride of enduring love, reconnection, and healing. It’s a story that will pull you into a romance of sweet poignant love that captivates the tender felt emotion and majestic heart!



Trigger Warnings:

Spoiler

Drug Addictioin, Violence, Kidnapping