This was such a great start to a new series! Before I started I knew it was going to be an age gap, cowboy, grump and sunshine, small town with a dash of suspense but I wasn’t prepared for how emotional it would be. It was a great blend of sexy and tender with so many sweet and beautiful moments between Ruby and Charlie. Their HEA was hard fought, so much tension and upheaval which made the ending even more bittersweet. I loved the ranch setting and the way the author set the stage for the rest of the series. Charlie’s brothers were all really interesting and I can’t wait to get to see their stories too, especially Wyatt. If you like really well balanced romances with super lovable characters, a deep emotional connection and plenty of steam this was great.

I was easily caught up in the lives of a group of wealthy women who can only be described as frenemies and the comparison to authors like Freida McFadden and Tarryn Fisher are spot on. I love a revenge plot and this was a delicious slow burn unraveling that came together in the end in a satisfying manner. The twists were aplenty and the author had a sly way of revealing a game changing piece of information in the most subtle way. The characters range from totally unlikable to bearable but I get a kick out of loving to hate fictional people. If you enjoy rich women and their devious behavior, toxic friendships and a whole lot of soapy fun this was an entertaining ride!

I really loved the premise here and the prologue dives into the day that changed Afton’s life forever. It was chilling and puzzling because it lays the groundwork for a very solid mystery but it also leaves so many questions unanswered. This flips back and forth between Afton and Syndey each chapter and it also has a few chapters from the past that slowly provides insight into both women’s lives. The pacing here was fast and furious and I truly couldn’t put this down, I read it all in a day because I was desperate to know what was really going on. I found myself really sympathetic towards Afton but it was weird because I was never sure if she was trustworthy either. I liked that though because it kept me on my toes and is a main part of the reason why I finished so quickly. I don’t want to say much more but if you like friendship dramas, super fast paced and addictive stories and tricky plots try this.