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4 <b> Captain Hoof </b> Stars
This series is about healing, love and never being alone no matter what your loves and passions are. It shows us that each one of us has “fallen from grace” and maybe our lives are not where we expected them to be but our lives and our struggles have made us to be the person we are. We may question who we are but as long as we never change that there will always be a person, an animal and a dream out there for us. This story is about Aiden and Harper figuring that our but its also about Captain Hoof and Phoenix finding that too… success is not only measured in wins and trophies. I thank the publisher a million times for giving me this book early and I apologize for the late review

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I really enjoyed this book. At first it was a little frustrating how long it took for them to even kiss(more than 50% of the book). But the relationship building was so sexy and so core to each of their personalities that I came to find it refreshing. So many novels jump right into the sex and assume that's the intimacy people are looking for. The setting of this book was perfect-i love the animal rescue and horses. Not only were the main characters awesome, the support characters were as well. This is probably the heroine I could relate to the most. She was so well written and her character never wavered or compromised as the book progressed. And the Irish hero was just so dreamy and respectful.

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In “All Roads Lead to You” (Stay #3) by Jennifer Probst we are brought into the world of horse racing with a little “chicken” goat thrown in. A fun quick read about trust, taking chances and falling in love in the most unexpected places.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley and this is my honest review.

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OMG this book will rip your heart out and put it all back together again in the best possible way. With lovable and relatable characters (human and fur-baby) and a plot that twists and turns I had a hard time putting this story down. Sleep became irrelevant. Harper and Aidan are insanely adorable together and are a beautiful story of overcoming challenges. Then there is the baby goat. Hands down the Captain is my favorite animal character!
In a world that can be so cruel Jennifer Probst gives us stories of hope, happiness and humanity.

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3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a refreshing story! This is my first Probst book so I was not sure what to expect. I felt she did a great job! I can relate to Harper and her love of animals and the desire to be surrounded by animals instead of people. I loved how she was passionate about her work. Harper rescues animals and nurses them back to life but she also sees their potential.
Aidan is in need a break so he head to the states to regroup. He happens to land at the B&B attached to Harpers farm. He feels an instant sparks with Harper. Once he finds out Harper has a horse she is attempting to get race ready he knows he landed at the right place at the right time.
I enjoyed how it took Aidan and Harper to act on the connection they felt. I like how they allowed the relationship time to blossom. I felt that Aidan and Harper’s loneliness spoke to each other. I thought the story was so sweet. I loved the characters and curious to read the other books in the series.

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All Roads Lead to You is a slow burn, heartwarming, and incredibly intense romance and I loved every single minute of it. Jennifer Probst knows how to write a book that will touch her readers soul and make them smile. I absolutely love this series but I think this is my favorite of the three! Highly recommended.

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I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And all opinions expressed are my own.

I really enjoyed the previous books in the Stay series so I had high hopes for this one too.

Honestly I'm not a huge fan of this book. Harper... she was kind of a bitch the majority of the time and always thinking the worst of people - don't get me wrong I know she went through crap in school but still that doesn't really excuse her for her behaviour - so I found her hard to like...

I didn't like Aidan either, he felt like he was using Harper just to get to the horse... Which I disliked... Yeh he's hot but that really doesn't excuse his behaviour either...

I enjoyed the animal scenes with the horses and the new goat and the blossoming animal friendships throughout the book... But I didn't enjoy the racing scenes... However this has more to do with my distaste of the 'sport' as opposed to the actual storyline...

Overall it was decent but not as good as the previous books but I can't wait to read more from Jennifer 😊

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I truly enjoyed this new book by Jennifer Probst. I had missed the first two books in the series, but you don't need to read those to enjoy "All Roads Lead to You". Harper is an amazing women and her dedication to rescuing and rehabilitating animals was believable and endearing. Aidan was a great hero, capable and someone who loves animals as much as Harper. The romance was steamy and satisfying. Harper and Aidan's relationship was a slow burn, but definitely worth it! This book as become not only one of my favourite Jennifer Prosbst books but one of my favourite romance books.

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The “Stay” series has always been a fun, sweet, steamy set of stories with wonderful side characters and lots of humor. “All roads lead to you” is no exception. In this book we follow Harper and Adian.. both strong, misunderstood characters. I have to say it took me some time to warm up to Harper. I loved her passion for animals and wanted to see that kindness and warmth directed towards her family and Adian. It took some time but she got there. Harper and Adian were a slower burn which is always my favorite. I loved the back story of Phoenix and the horse rescue. It seemed really well thought out and was a subject matter I found fascinating to read about. As always there was a lot of great humor and the animals stole the show! (CAPTAIN HOOF!!). I’m going to miss this family and want to book a night at thr B&B Inn! Def check it out!

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Love that you can read this as a stand-alone! Unlike most of the reviewers, I did not read the stories of Harper’s siblings, but I didn’t feel that it took away from my reading of the book at all and I love when an author is able to do that! After a rough childhood while in school, Harper is making up for it by following her dreams as an adult and not caring what anyone thinks. Her passion is rescuing animals, and she spends her days rehabilitating the animals she rescues. Aidan has traveled to the US as a way to run away from his problems and provide somewhat of a fresh start in his career. After staying at Harper’s family’s inn and stumbling upon Harper and one of her rescues, he is drawn to both her and the horse, thus starting the push and pull between the two. With both of them hesitant to give into their feelings, they fight them until they can’t any longer, but previous dating experiences play into their relationship, almost costing them theirs. I really enjoyed Harper’s personality and really felt the emotion of her story coming off the page. Now to go back and read Ethan and Ophelia’s stories!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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The thrill of the race, the tension of a romantic affair, the compassion and heart of a winner, all drive this story to the Triple Crown of trilogies! The last Bishop sibling isn’t ready to fall in love but when an Irish stranger finds himself at the family inn, the race for her heart begins.

Another win for Jennifer Probst. As with all her stories, Jennifer’s passion for words, love of animals, and family, balance together creating an unforgettable read. Harper’s story has been building since the start of the series. She was guarded and in many ways broken. It took the love of a man, family, and a ragtag group of misfit animals to piece her back together. I’m absolutely in love with this series and strongly encourage you to read not only this book but Jennifer’s complete library!

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Wow, just loved this one! Jennifer won the triple crown with this one! 5 stars, grab this asap!
Meet Harper, devotes all her time to her horses, and other rescue animals! Of course we get more of Hei Hei, just love that chicken, and of course her family at the Inn! When a new guest at the Inn, Aidan, and Irish horse trainer catches a glimpse in the eyes of Phoenix the horse, he knows this is his next calling, he see's the fire in his eyes, and tells Harper, he wants to help train this horse to race. Of course this is Harper's dream for Phoenix, but can she really let Aidan in and let him help her horse?
Follow their story in this amazing book, Jennifer gives you all the feels in this one! I love this series, if you haven't read the others grab them now and catch up! Also, you will meet a certain rescue in this story, a goat, Captain Hoof, Jennifer makes you fall in love with him! Please follow @goatsofanarcy on Instagram, and check out some of the rescue goats there! I love this one, I also have a fascination with goats so this one hit the mark!

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Passion, Love, strength and betrayal those are the key emotions in this amazing romance novel that touches all of my feel buttons. Both Harper and Aiden have been burned before both in their love of animals and in the love department. A shared attraction with shared weariness. The relationship grows naturally with a hint of fate chiming in both of their heads. The characters are refreshing, loving and fun. The animals play a vital role in all of the characters lives and are the funniest. My favorite is Hei Hei the attacking chicken that strikes fear in the men.
A romance that is based in reality. A story that gives us more than just a couple it gives us an amazing view into rescuing animals and the hard work that goes into it. A read that will not only fill your emotional romance need, but will fill your heart with the fulfilling need to care for a goat that needed to be hugged and be besties with a horse to feel safe.
A must read!

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If you’re any kind of an animal lover, this is the book for you, and it’s truly something special. Yes, there's a romance between Harper Bishop, horse owner, and Aidan O'Connor, trainer. However, the true hero of this story is Phoenix, the abused horse turned race horse, and his story is magnificent!

Aidan O'Connor left his native Ireland after a bad incident in his job as a horse trainer and is vacationing at the Robin's Nest B&B in New York's Shawangunk Mountains. Also on the same property is Harper Bishop's horse rescue operation, where she never turns away a creature in need. This includes humans who need help, although Harper resists any part of Aidan being involved when he offers to train her abused, but born to run thoroughbred, Phoenix. Once Harper gets over her initial hesitation, and they both agree to ignore their mutual attraction, she and Aidan make a winning team for Phoenix.

Probst did everything right in this enchanting, captivating story. With flawed but endearing main characters and loveable but a bit quirky secondary characters, I’m not sure I could pick one favorite. Then there are the four-legged characters, imbued with the biggest, heart-tugging personalities that stole the scene every time. Trust me, you’ll never look at a goat the same way after meeting Captain Hoof.

I’m not sure the last time a book enchanted and charmed me while evoking such emotion and leaving my heart with a great big grin. This one is truly in a class by itself, so don’t miss this delightful, heart-warming, phenomenal read!

*I reviewed an early edition of this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide feedback and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source.

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Can you resist a novel about a horse- and even better, a horse and two wounded people who heal together? I can't. Harper and Aidan both have issues that have sent them sideways. She's finding peace on with her rescue horse Phoenix, who she knows could be a champion. Aidan left Ireland and he's got one eye on Phoenix and one on Harper. The course is not smooth but all three will grab your heart. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is a lovely book.

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I had read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, but I especially loved this synopsis.

I love love loved Harper and Aidan. They’re both a little guarded and maybe too prickly, but they have reasons and it absolutely works for their relationship. The animals were a fantastic set of characters and I enjoyed having them as a constant in the scenes.

Plot wise, it was the slowest of slow burns I’ve ever read and it was glorious. I was drowning in UST and chemistry and didn’t want it to stop. Harper and Aidan are open with each other and have conversations and it was refreshing to see how that played out. The conflict is nearly non-existent and the time passed quickly when I wanted it to.

Overall, it was the best of the three and a story I know I’ll be reading again.

**Huge thanks to Montlake for providing the arc free of charge**

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This is my favorite of the series! My goodness all the feels in this one. Everyone is up for a second chance: the rescued horses, Aiden, Harper, Captain Hoof...most of all, the glue that binds them....the rise of Phoenix.

Loved this slow burn trust building dance that Aiden and Harper set out on. Aiden thinks he is taking a break from horses but he meets Harper and her passion for the animals draws him right into the thick of things. So swoony when he sets his mind on capturing a bit of Harper's heart.

Loved seeing all the family again. Great banter! Movie night was awesome! I just can't even with Captain Hoof--half blind rescued baby goat??? I was a puddle of goo over that one.

Awesome read. Great wrap up to this story of siblings and their Bed and Breakfast/Horse Farm. Loved the whole thing!

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Harper is single and happy, she is doing what she loves, rescuing and rehabilitating abused animals. Her dream is to train her rescue horse Phoenix to Triple Crown. Aidan thought he had everything in Ireland but lost everything due to betrayal. He comes to US to relax and start over, to find a perfect horse to train. What he didn't except, was horse and a woman, both are awesome. Harper's and Aidan relationship progress, but what would happen, when he get an offer he cannot refuse. Would love they share will be enough?

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All Roads Lead to You by Jennifer Probst is a great addition to the Stay series. When I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net-Galley, I eagerly accepted since I’ve read the first two in the series. My opinions are my own and are not influenced in any way.

I quickly became engaged in the story. I remembered the heroine from the previous books, and I was so glad when I realized All Roads Lead to You was Harper’s story. The novel follows her desire to heal Phoenix, an abused race horse she believes has the ability to win the triple crown. The story is well written and emotionally charged. The pacing is excellent and kept me engaged from the first page to the last.

Harper Bishop’s character is endearing. Her tenacity and determination to save abused and neglected animals is amazing. While she has always guarded her heart and never expected to fall in love, she can’t resist her new horse trainer with dark Irish good looks and his gentle manner with her beloved animals.

Aidan O’Connor is a great hero. His determination to train Phoenix so he can race, borders on obsession, but in a good way. He doesn’t give up when the horse bulks in his first race. Instead, he is driven to find out what is causing his issues, and he does. He’s no more ready for a relationship than Harper is. Afterall, he’s been betrayed by his ex-lover, and his best friend.

The chemistry is strong between Harper and Aidan and sparks fly from their first meeting and only grow stronger as the story progresses. They might have wanted to only have a professional relationship, but the passion is way too strong for either of them to deny. I really wanted them to find a way to make it work.

If you enjoy contemporary romance with plenty of heart and great characters, then you will love All Roads Lead to You. Not only is it a great love story, the animals will steal your heart, especially the goat. Happy reading!

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OHHHH MYYYYY!!! Harper's story was everything I wanted it to be and so much more.

This story had everything. From the broken, yet strong heroine, to the sexy Irish hero. Throw in some animals that will steal your heart and the dynamic of the Bishop Family ... like I said EVERYTHING!!

For the first two books in the series, we knew that Harper was going to be tough as nails. It was going to take someone extra special to break through her stronghold. Aiden came waltzing in and went head to head with her from the start and I loved every single minute of it.

I melted every time they had interactions with the animals. I need a Captain Hoof!!! This can't be the end. Jennifer, you need to do a 4.0 for Chloe!! (I see another 1001 Dark Nights Story there! - hint hint)
This book was such a departure from the usual storylines. I loved all the racing bits and the behind-the-scenes with the animals. SO SO SO GOOD!!

Another fantastic book and series from Jennifer! I can't wait for more.

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