Book Review - Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge

From Goodreads: Sparks fly between an L.A. career woman and a former Army Ranger in this delightful enemies-to-lovers romance from the USA Today bestselling queen of small-town love stories.

Welcome to Highland Falls, a small town where love is always in the air.

In just a few months Abby Everhart has gone from being a top LA media influencer to an unemployed divorcée living out of her car. So inheriting her great-aunt’s homestead comes at the perfect time. Abby heads to Highland Falls, North Carolina, to spruce up Honeysuckle Farm before putting it on the market for some much-needed cash. But instead of finding a charming getaway, she discovers a serious fixer-upper, complete with a leaky roof, overgrown yard, and a reclusive — albeit sexy — man living on the property.

Ex-Delta Force soldier Hunter MacKenzie has faced war and loss, but nothing has quite prepared him for an outgoing redhead who’s determined to turn his life upside down. Hunter doesn’t want to get involved with anyone, especially a city girl who plans to sell the only place he’s ever felt at home. But the sparks between them are undeniable. Spending time with Abby is easy. Convincing her to stay for good is another matter entirely.

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My Thoughts: I have to be honest: I didn't love Abby right away. My original impression was that she was yet another damsel in distress who is in over her head and has to be rescued. But the upside to this impression is that I got to know her alongside Hunter....and that was a lot of fun. It turns out Abby is an incredibly complex, deep character who just tries to project a certain image, which often ends up coming back to bite her....sometimes literally.

And Abby needs to be complex, because Hunter is a whole lot of layers and complexities, wrapped up in one handsome, rugged package. I immediately liked Hunter, I think it's because we get such a good look at him and his inner struggles right off the bat. He is a fantastic character, and he only gets better as you learn more about him.

Highland Falls is such a great setting. It's described so beautifully that you just want to go visit so you can take in the beauty and visit all of the wonderful businesses. And it's full of fantastic side characters who really help Abby and Hunter and really help move the story line along.

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge is a fantastic summer read. I totally recommend it.

I received a review copy from Netgalley, but all opinions are my own.