Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is book 3 in the Blossom Peak series but can be read as a stand alone. This time it’s sheriff and single dad Rhonan’s time to fall in love. He meets Vienna in a bar while playing wing-man for a friend. They have an instant connection, but before they can act on their attraction, she disappears, leaving Rhonan confused and quietly obsessing about her.

This is a romance novel, so of course Vienna is going to show up again. Turns out she’s Rhonan’s new neighbor, and his daughter Ellis’ new kindergarten teacher. She’s in town to make a fresh start, complete with a new rambunctious puppy that Ellis instantly falls in love with. They agree to forget what happened at the bar and have a strictly professional relationship, but they run into each other time and time again, making it hard to do so. It’s just a matter of time before they succumb to their attraction.

Vienna is sweet but has a mysterious past. Her relationship with Ellis is adorable, which endears her even more to Rhonan. She is warmly welcomed into Rhonan’s friend group and fits in well. I like how Rhonan slowly relaxes because of his relationship with Vienna and allows himself to chill for a change. He’s definitely wound too tight and Vienna is good for him. Vienna recognizes a good man in Rhonan and learns to trust again. The found family friend group is prominent in the book and I get all the feels when I read their interactions. Their teasing and banter adds fun and lightness to the story.

I listened to the audio of this book and the narrators did a fantastic job. Their pace and inflections brought the story to life and they did a great job expressing the emotions of the characters. I was easily able to distinguish between the characters and felt like I was listening to a friend relay the story.

There is a bit of mystery to the story and the ending is more dramatic than the previous books. I also love the big tease at the end to the next book in the series. I cannot wait for that couple’s story!!

I received a complimentary audio of this book from The Author Agency. All opinions are my own.