Blue (BB) Morgan is a soon to be discharged Gunnery Sergeant for the Marines. He’s returning to the family farm to help run it. He’s a black and white kind of guy, with little understanding of the shades of grey in between. He’s got his life mapped out with a plan in place…until he starts spending time with the new vet.

Jenna McDonald is filling in at her uncle’s veterinary business until her cousin finishes her degree. She has a lot of baggage she’s dealing with. Her parents were addicts and she spent several years in foster care until she was finally adopted by the McDonalds. The whole family are high achievers and their expectations for Jenna are more than she wants for herself. Lots of insecurities, self esteem issues, doubt in her self worth. Her constant insecurities despite what was consistently right in front of her was a little grating after a while.

Initially Blue is hesitant, then Jenna pulls back. Although I don’t really feel she was ever all in until the end.

Still loving Granny Ruth and Roy. I hated Jenna’s sister Lilly and her parents. I really want to see who Nate and Yvonne end up with, and am looking forward to Ry and HW’s stories.

This is the second book in the series. There is a continuing storyline. It can be read as a standalone but I don’t recommend it.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley.