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Judd’s Vow

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Judd’s Vow by author Kayleen Newell held some heart gripping moments in a story that comprised some likeable characters.
Review copy received from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley

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I love a good single parent story!
Savannah is a single parent to four year old Wyatt. We meet Judd who is the piolet who donated his plane and time to take Wyatt and Savannah to Chicago for his cleft lip consolation and then for the actual procedure.
I'm already thinking he is a great man until he actually get to know him... he really is great!
These characters were lovely and love how the story took place.

I highly recommend this one.
It is book 3 in the series, but can be read on its own. However, you do meet Judd's two younger brothers in the previous books and his little half sister. they are worth a read as well.

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“Families don’t have to be traditional to be loving and secure.”
Another wonderful read in the Harlow Brothers series. Judd is the silent, intense hero but deep down is gentle, kind, and a caretaker. Savannah is a single mother and always worries about the what ifs. Great character development and full of emotions and the importance of family.

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4.5☆
I liked it!

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The Harlow Brothers
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Single mother Savannah Casteele has finally caught a break. After her husband walked out on her after the birth of their son, she has saved the funds necessary for four-year old Wyatt’s cleft lip surgery. Her good friend’s brother in law, Judd, has offered to fly them to Chicago for the doctor consultation and surgery. Captain Judd Harlow is a pilot for a major airline and a confirmed bachelor, but his recent interaction with Savannah and Wyatt have made him aware of feelings that he never expected. As he makes time to take his twelve-year old half-sister Maddie to babysit for Wyatt, he finds himself questioning his bachelor status and his growing feelings for Savannah and Wyatt. Judd and his brothers are doing their best to raise Maddie – can he be there for Wyatt as well? He is falling in love with Savannah and knows that she has feelings for him. Can they both let go of the past and have the family that they’ve longed for? A wonderful ending story to the Harlow Brothers, and I look forward to reading other books by Ms. Newell. I enjoyed her writing style and her genuine characters. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

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Judd´s Vow by Kaylie Newell is one of those books you just can´t put down when you first pick it up. It´s just that good. It´s everything you want in a romantic story, filled with heart, warmth and a feel good story. It´s set in the fictional town of Marietta, Montana, and this is book 3 in the The Harlow Brothers series, but can very easily be read as a stand alone. It was the first book I read in this series.

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Judd’s Vow is the third of the Harlow Brothers series by Kaylie Newell and another beautifully written account of the emotional scars that often darken a person’s view on life and the future they deserve, yet somehow believe to be unattainable. Judd Harlow is probably the most tainted of all the Harlow boys by the hardship of growing up too soon and shouldering responsibilities that adults were unable to embrace. As the eldest brother, he understood all to well the disappointment of parental failure and has always felt the loss of their childhood just a little more than Luke and Tanner.

Savannah Casteele also knows disappointment. Married young, divorced soon after, she’s a single mother with a heart full of love to give and guarded emotions bursting to break free, if the right man is willing to give her the family she so desperately yearns. But now isn’t the time, and a surly, generous, rugged and sexy pilot are definitely not going to change her mind.

Kaylie Newell was a brand new author for me when I picked up Tanner’s Promise and became instantly captivated by this family of fractured, yet inexplicably bound siblings that have traversed the turmoil of their youth to become strong, moral and reliable adults. Each book has a multitude of emotions front and centre for all to explore, but despite the hurdles placed in their path, Judd, Luke and Tanner have remained true to their family bond and their determination to raise their 12 year old sister Maddie.

The Harlow Brothers is a truly extraordinary series, with wonderful plots, exceptional characters, and a message in each and every book that touches the heart. And lets not forget Maddie; she’s a vivacious, quirky and loveable pre-teen, who knows that nothing will ever harm her while these breath-taking men are by her side. Heartfelt, emotional and fun, I can’t recommend this series highly enough. Thank you Ms Newell for the Harlows.

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Judd's Vow by Kaylie Newell, a heart-warming addition to The Harlow Brother's series. I've enjoyed each of the books of this series. Loved the character development and storylines. I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.

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I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have read all 3 books in this series and really loved them all. In this book we meet the 3rd Harlow brother returned to halo co-parent their young sister Maddie. Judd is a pilot and he has worked things out to return and work in Marietta. We see single mom Samantha and her son Wyatt who is finally getting his operation for his cleft lip. His dad left them and Samantha struggled to raise the funds for the surgery being done in Chicago. Judd has volunteered to fly them for the consultation and then the surgery. Judd and Samantha have an instant chemistry and little Wyatt likes Judd a lot. Samantha is best friends with Mary, Luke Harlow’s girlfriend and theres some matchmaking going on. Both Mary and Judd resist the commitment and the book presents their story of how they become a pair. This is a great story like the other 2. I highly recommend it and the others. I will read more books by Ms. Newell in the future,

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This book was an unexpected, wonderful story by an author I had never read before.
It’s part of a series, but know it’s definitely a stand alone.
The story belongs to airline pilot, Judd Harlow and single mom , Savannah Casteele.
Judd, the oldest of the Harlow brothers, had a tough childhood in which he ended up him taking care of his siblings at an early age, but also closed him off to love and marriage. Savannah’s sweet boy needs a surgery for his clef palate and she finally has the money necessary for the surgery. As a favor to his brother and his girlfriend Mary, he flies them to Chicago for the appointment and later surgery.
From that moment on , the attraction is there , but both have emotional baggage.
The story was sweet, at times heartbreaking , at others you will laugh and also cry. But it’s also heartwarming and filled with hope and possibilities.
I promise that like me, you will fall in love with these characters. My only regret is that I have not read the previous books in the series. Something I need to rectify.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Tule Publishing.
The opinions expressed are solely my own.

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Let me start by saying, I was hooked right from the start of this book. Savannah Casteele and Judd Harlow met when Judd flew Savannah and her four year old son, Wyatt, to Chicago for Wyatt’s cleft lip surgery. Savannah had given up on men when her ex left shortly after Wyatt was born. She wanted to be the best mother possible, so she worked hard and didn’t date. But when she met Judd, she was surprised by the instant attraction she had for him.

Judd was a pilot who had returned to Marietta to help his brothers raise his half-sister. Judd didn’t have relationships. He didn’t believe in love. But, when he started spending time with Savannah, everything changed. He tried to fight the feelings at first, but just couldn’t get her out of his mind. It was a quick start to a relationship, and there were some rocky parts, but in the end, they found their happily ever after.

This was one of those books that I just didn’t want to end. I became emotionally attached to the characters, especially Wyatt. The writing felt so real. This story reminds me of one of those Hallmark TV Channel movies. I can easily visualize it now. Even though this book is part of a series, it can definitely be read on its own.

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I’m always a sucker for books with plucky, loving, single mothers finding a good guy who will love their child in the way everyone wishes a future stepfather would be. This is an enjoyable entry in that sub-genre of romances. In this novel, Judd is a pilot who helps Savannah fly her and her adorable 4-year old from Montana to Chicago so he can get an operation for a cleft palate. Judd doesn’t think he’s made for romance because of the crummy childhood he had with a mother who was a sucker for guys who treated her poorly.

Judd is a very good guy who helped raise his siblings and now, with his two brothers, have returned home to help raise their 12-year old sister. He just has to get over his reluctance to be in a relationship, but it’s clear that he was made to be the father to Savannah’s little boy and the good guy that she deserves.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

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This is book number three in “The Harlow Brothers Series”. This is about Judd (the oldest brother) and Savannah Casteele (a single mother her son is Wyatt).
Can the past leave to much hurt, they both have always wanted one thing, can it happen?
This book has romance, learning how to trust and a good story line. Maddie really is Relationship smart for her age and does not hesitate to let Judd know it. She sets things up perfectly by babysitting Wyatt, encouraging the adoption of the goats and Frank (the duck).
I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of this book and it is a “definite have to read”.

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This has to be one of my favorite series. There is just something about the Harlow brothers that makes me swoon. Judd's story is my favorite out of all of them but each one was amazing. There was just something about Judd. He was the strong silent type but when he does talk it is so worth it. The man has a heart of gold. Savannah was just as sweet. She would do anything for anyone. Her son Wyatt was so adorable. Both Savannah and Judd have been let down in the past so they both steer clear of love and relationships. There is just something that seems to draw these two together. When you throw in a farm, two goats, a duck, Wyatt and Maddie you have yourself one really amazing romance book that will keep you reading well into the wee hours of the night. I cannot say enough good things about this book or this series. I am really hoping that Maddie gets her own book because having three protective brothers watching over her would make one really interesting read. I highly recommend this book and this series. Thanks Net Galley. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

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4.5 stars.
Another wonderful story in the Harlow Brothers series (I think it’s the last, but I hope the preteen sister gets her story too). “Judd’s Vow” is a feel good story with an intense, strong, guarded hero whom I loved.
Judd, is large, silent and intimidating, his gentleness with the adorable heroine’s boy, Wyatt, just endearing. The balance between kindness, generosity and aloofness in his character is amazing.
Kaylie Newell’s writing style is top notch delivering emotions and feelings, yet without slipping into sappiness.
I’ll miss these characters.

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Judd’s Vow by Kaylie Newell is part of the Harlow Family series, but it can be read as a stand alone book. I loved Judd’s story. He and Savannah are both haunted by past hurt. I loved the way Newell brought these characters together. I recommend reading the entire series to enjoy all the Harlow family members.

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Judd’s and Savannah’s story is the last in the Harlow brothers’ series. Judd recently moved back to his homeyof Marietta to help his two brothers in raising their younger sister, Maddie. Shortly after returning to Marietta, he meets single mom, Savannah and her young son when he offers to fly them to Chicago for a medical appointment. Savannah’s ex-husband deserted his young family shortly after the birth of their son., who was born with a cleft palate. Judd and Savannah grow close quickly, but she has issues with trusting people having been deserted by both parents in addition to her ex-husband. Judd’s father also deserted his family, and his mother proved to have less than stellar relationships with men, leading him to have little faith in relationships. The story follows their trials and tribulations as they try to achieve their HEA.

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Those Harlow men! I’ve been waiting for Judd’s story and it didn’t disappoint. His very gruff exterior hides a huge heart that Savannah and Wyatt quickly penetrate - so quickly she has trouble believing it. Unlike her ex who walked out when Wyatt was a baby and now tries to get back in, Judd shows her again and again that he’s there to both support her and give her wings (literally and figuratively). His adoration of Wyatt is icing on the cake. I love Maddie as well - wise beyond her years - and Frank just made me want to run out and get a duck!

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I really enjoyed this book, I hadn't read anything from this author, and was a bit concerned that as I hadn't read the last two books in this series, I might miss out, but each book can be read alone. the characters were so well written and Maddie, the sister of the brothers was just hilariously sweet and wise. I loved the romance between savannah and Judd, and Wyatt was just adorable. I will read more of her books more. New fan here

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JUDD'S VOW by Kaylie Newell is another outstanding story about the Harlow Family. A family of three brothers and one sister. The brothers come together to raise their little sister after their mother dies. This is the third book, Judd's story. Judd is a pilot who falls for single mom Savannah and her son, Wyatt. It's a wonderful series and I've enjoyed all three stories!

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