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All Roads Lead to You

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All Roads Lead to You is a journey your heart won't soon forget! Harper and Aidan are two very hard-headed characters that have built up walls around their hearts. The animals are often scene-stealers, and will run off with your heart as well. They're the perfect buffer between the characters and very well portrayed.

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All Roads Lead To You is book 3 in the Stay series by Jennifer Probst and a great addition to this series.

Harper Bishop runs a B&B with her siblings and also an animal rescue farm. This is her happy place, working with rescued horses, particularly Phoenix. She sees so much potential and hopes to train him for the Triple Crown but she lacks experience....but when an unexpected guest comes to the B&B, namely Aiden O’Connor a well known horse trainer from Ireland will she accept his help to train Phoenix?

What happens next will keep you turning the pages to see if these two can work together without letting feelings enter into the equation as it’s only for a short time or will they both open their hearts to something worth fighting for??

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Favorite Quotes:

Harper’s animals were like a bunch of moody teenagers, hating when their sleep was interrupted even though they got about eighteen hours per day. Harper counted herself lucky if she scored five.

He smiled. Surprise flickered over her face, and then she smiled back. “If this is the way you say you’re sorry, we’re gonna be doing a lot of fighting,” he drawled. She laughed. “Don’t get used to it. I truly doubt I’ll be wrong again.”

My Review:

I’ve frequently noticed Ms. Probst’s name yet All Roads Lead To You was my first time to personally experience her work. I found it to be a pleasantly engaging and easy to follow story that was cast with likable characters, a strong and sassy heroine, and a farm filled with precious and precocious rescue animals including a potential racehorse with a history of abuse and lingering trust issues. The entertaining storylines featured relatable issues for all animal lovers, licks of humor, and a slow build-up to a deliciously steamy romance. Being an animal lover I perked up at each mention of the antics of the comical baby goat Captain Hoof, as well as the phenomenon of Hei Hei, the Polish chicken. I became so curious I felt compelled to Google Polish chickens to get the full effect and found them quite fetching.

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All Roads Lead to You is a sweet, heartwarming, fun to read romance! You will fall in love with the characters, the animals and this story!
“Wounded souls recognizing each other” seems to be the theme of this book. From the humans to the animals, fate seems to have brought them all together and given them an opportunity to be healed by each other.
Harper runs a animal rescue farm and that is where Aiden ends up on his travels. He finds it filled with a wonderful family, a beautiful woman named Harper and a bunch of crazy animals. The one animal that catches his eye is a horse named Phoenix. Harper has been working on healing this beautiful horse for a while now, but Aiden realizes that this horse has the talent to be an amazing race horse. He was a horse trainer before he showed up here and now with Harpers help he has a chance to train a potential champion! It also gives him a chance to get to know Harper and bond with her while caring for and training this horse and he is pleased to find the feeling is mutual.
The added bonus of this book is the enjoyable antics of a crazy chicken and the taming of an ornery horse who finds friendship from goat dressed up in a chicken costume and loves it!

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JPro is really a master when it comes to stories like this one -- tight-knight series wherein you wouldn't feel lost even if you've not read it in order.

This is the third book in interconnected series and having not read the first two books made me doubt if I should read in order or start with this series. I have decided to start with this one on this series and I think that it was the right decision for me, I didn't get lost in this world and it made me want to read the first two -- which I'm doing now!

I love everything about this book -- characters (human and animals alike), story-phase, and the romance feel!

The big plus is how JPro always has a lovable animal character in all her books (that I can remember of), and this one did not have a lack of it.

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Although Harper loves her family and they love her because of her past she has always felt like she is on the outside looking in. She manages the farm side of the family business and puts her heart and soul into her animals, and they are all she needs in her life. She has recently brought Phoenix, a thoroughbred, to her farm as she senses a kindred soul.

Aiden has a painful past and he is hoping some time away will give him the clarity he needs to move forward with his life. He is a horse trainer and he senses the beautiful spirit of Phoenix and he feels that he can be the one to train him to be the success that he is destined to be and he may be just what Aiden needs in his life.

As Harper and Aiden work together the start to develop feelings with each other that run far deeper than their work with Phoenix, but can two damaged people help each other heal?

This is beautiful romance that at your heartstrings and has you believing that everything happens for a reason.

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Very touching story about strength, determination and abounding love. Loved the story line and the characters, human and animal, have amazing interactions throughout. I was drawn in from the start and could not put this book down. I highly recommend it.

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I've enjoyed this entire family-centric series by the amazing Jennifer Probst, and All Roads Lead to You is a great conclusion. If you are an animal lover, you'll love every bit of Aidan and Harper's story. It's an endearing enemies-to-lovers romance with a sigh-worthy happily ever after!

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Harper, Aidan, and, of course, Phoenix captured my heart from the moment they all appeared on the page together and never, ever let go until that final word. I didn’t think I could love the Stay series more, but ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU just upped the emotional impact of this series for me.

Harper has been a part of this series from the start, in the background, but we got a feel for her through the other couple’s romances. I think I’ve been waiting for her story, to see the hidden parts that she covers up with her devotion to the animals she rescues and trains. Her compassion is obvious, her love for any creature is without doubt, but now she’s going to be faced with the one man who truly, deeply “gets” her and accepts her just as she is without needing to change a thing. I’ve waited for Harper to shine, and she blew me away.

Aidan has his own demons to battle, perhaps that’s part of why he understands Harper so well. I fell in love with this horse trainer with a compassionate heart and a fighter’s soul. If any two people can bring Phoenix back to what he could have always been, it is this couple. Professional respect is obvious but beneath that is a growing attraction that will not be denied. Yet, at the end of the day, a choice has to be made. Can they trust each other enough to make the right choice for them?

I loved ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU on so many levels. The details of every aspect of this story are amazing, I learned more than I ever expected to through their story. It’s always a delight for me when the couples from earlier books make their way into the current one as well. It was so good to see old book friends once again. And let us not ever forget the unique animals that live at this B & B – priceless, hilarious, precious and I was so glad to see each and every one of them again.

I had a blast with Harper and Aidan, I’ve no doubt that you would as well. There is also a 1001 Dark Nights novella coming out in the Fall of 2019 to keep an eye out for entitled SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS. If you love a really good love story with believable characters, a solid storyline that will touch your heart then you’ll want to pick up ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU. I’d not hesitate to recommend this one to any Romance reader.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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This is the third installment in this series but you can easily read this book without reading the others. What a wonderful journey of freeing the demons of your past and welcoming the future.

Harper and her siblings are keeping their mothers dreams alive by running the B&B and animal rescue that she started so many years ago. Harper like to keep to herself and the animals the best she can. Sure she loves her brother and sister, she has a few acquaintances in town but she has never really put herself out there. Her heart belongs to the animals and she is not prepared to put then second in line. When the handsome Irish fella shows up at the B&B and begins to show an interest in the farm she is warry.

Aidan is on a mission to rebuild his life after the betrayal of the worst kind. Not only his business partner but his best friend. Taking his career that he worked so hard to build since a you boy trying to survive. Leaving Ireland for the US was hard but it was his only chance. Just about at his last stretch he finds himself at a small B&B, where the people are wonderful, giving anyone hope for a chance at happiness. When he gets restless and finds the barn and the horses, he suddenly feels much more at home. Recognizing the gem of a racehorse in Phoenix, he brings forward a suggestion and a plan. He is concerned that the owner will be an issue though.

The chemistry and attraction between Harper and Aiden has been there from day one. But they both tried very hard to ignore it for the benefit of their business relationship. There were other factors as well but ... sometimes no matter how hard you fight you just can't stop love from happening. Will this end in heartbreak?

A wonderful series.

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This story is magnificent!! Harper and Aidan have the most emotionally moving story I've read in a long time. This book truly touched me! From the animal rescue, OMG those animals just flooded me with all the feels, to healing the hearts of the wounded, Jennifer Probst out did herself with the outpouring of love she delivered in All Roads Lead to You.

I've been waiting for Harper's story since Ethan and Mia's book. She's a unique soul with a special story to tell. Harper is not your typical heroine by any stretch. She's focused on her animals, she's put all thoughts of love aside for the sake of her rescue farm. She is a truly selfless woman.

Aidan is an animal lover's dream boat. This man is loaded with charisma and charm, and completely devoted to horses. Harper and Aidan's journey moved me beyond words. Their love story has a subtle calming effect that washed over me as I read. Each super cute farm animal, dog and horse played a unique part in their relationship. Hei Hei once again takes the stage as lead joker, Captain Hoof coming in a close second. These guys are too freaking adorable.

I wasn't sure where Jennifer would take Harper's story. The chosen path wasn't an easy one. You can tell that this story is jammed packed with love, healing, and a special devotion to animals. Be prepared to fall in love with Jennifer's writing all over again.

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4 Stars!
Harper Bishop lives in the small town of Gardiner located in New York’s Hudson Valley. She owns a family business with her two siblings with a B&B and a farm. She runs their rescue farm where she finds solace in the quiet of the barn. She preferred the company of animals to people, and the horse rescues were her heart and soul. She was happily single, independent, and had never needed a man to complete her. Then they get a new guest at the B&B that pushes all her buttons, and sets her blood on fire. Not only is he a pleasure to look at, but he also seems to share her passion for healing, saving, and connecting with animals.

Aidan O’Connor is a horse trainer from Ireland who has arrived in the quaint town of Gardiner for some rest and relaxation. He’s burned out, and needs a vacation, and somewhere to lay low. He hopes this two week break and change of scenery will be a nice fresh start. Then he lays eyes on a horse that calls to him on every level. Phoenix is a beautiful thoroughbred with a fighting spirit. He’s inspired by this horse, and feels like he’s meant to train him. He also feels an intense bond with the horse’s owner. Harper quickly becomes his summer crush, even though he knows she’s off limits. He couldn’t deny how much she affected him, but if he wanted them to work together, he couldn’t cross that invisible line.

Harper and Aidan work together as an amazing team, but it’s getting harder and harder to keep things professional. Neither want their attraction to complicate their business relationship, but the temptation becomes unbearable on a daily basis. Every time they get too close the electric energy between them threatens to ignite. He was everything she could want in a man, and pulled unexpected feelings from her, but she knew soon they’d have to part ways. Could she let him go and say goodbye when the time came, or would she take a chance on love?

All Roads Lead To You (Stay #3) by Jennifer Probst is a heartwarming, emotional romance about love, trust, healing, and beautiful connections. I’ve really enjoyed this series and loved finally getting Harper’s story! She’s such an strong, amazing woman, and then we get this gorgeous Irish man who is just icing on the cake!

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All Roads Lead to You by Jennifer Probst, is an emotional and uplifting novel. It is a fast-paced read, replete with an engrossing plot, well-defined characters, and some very unique farm animals. This book takes place in Gardiner, a small town in upstate New York. Ms. Probst is a terrific storyteller and I never pass up the opportunity to read whatever she writes.

Harper Bishop loves her life. She runs a horse-rescue farm and everyday is an adventure. Although horses are her passion, her farm is home to a huge chicken, a blind goat, a few dogs and a cat. Her thoroughbred Phoenix is her pride and joy, and she is hopeful that he will be able to win races one day. Then Irish horse trainer Aidan O'Connor spends some vacation time at her sister's Bed and Breakfast, and shortly thereafter, Harper hires him to train Phoenix. Aidan believes Phoenix has the potential to be the next Triple Crown winner, however, ridding the horse of his demons proves to be a challenge.

I truly enjoyed this story about the love of animals and horse racing. While my heart ached for the mistreated animals, I was happy to learn a lot about world of horse racing. I am glad Harper got her own story, and as a result, it was nice to revisit with some of the characters from the first two books in this series. The bond between the newly rescued baby goat and the thoroughbred was both cute and heartwarming. Although I did not feel the romantic spark between Harper and Aidan, their friendship was inspiring. This is the third book from the author's Stay series and it can read as a standalone.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

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Ms. Probst has become a go to favorite author for me. I love her heartfelt contemporary romance stories with their right mix of humor and romance. With the animal rescue element and the wonderful animal characters added to the human characters this one will steal your heart especially the abandoned, abused baby goat. Harper Bishop has many a pang when she sees the love blossoming between her siblings and their significant others but she's happy to be single and devote her time and money to running her animal rescue farm. She has even more to look forward to with her rescue of a badly abused race horse who she feels could be a winner on the track except she has no idea how to train a race horse. Along comes Aidan O' Connor with his own bruised heart looking for a race horse whom he can take to the triple crown. It might look for a ready made recipe for romance and partnership but let me tell you this one is a slow one coming to boil.
Both Harper and Aidan have their own baggage and it's not easy given the abuse that Harper's been subjected to by her peers starting all the way back in school. Aidan has had a hard life but his last experience walking away from a winning race horse has definitely left him with scars. He has a lot to prove and certainly keeping his history under the covers might seem like a good idea until the cover is fully blown off.
Can these two damaged people find a way to trust and build a relationship? As they work with the horse and teach the horse to become a winner their own story flowers but it's just a short term romance, right? A beautiful love story, one of my favorites from the author.

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Harper, Aidan, and Phoenix's backstory was so heartbreaking. These three souls *needed* each other and how much they all helped each other was completely evident throughout this story.

I loved how all of these characters saved each other but also allowed each other to grow and become the best that they could be. Even though the backstories of these rescues were so heartbreaking, this story is so full of hope and made my heart feel so full.

I've loved all the books in the Stay series and I hope to visit these characters again soon.

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Aidan and Harper are one of the most adorable and endearing couples that I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. All Roads Lead To You is a heart fulfilling, emotional and slow burn romance that I just couldn’t get enough of. It has the perfect blend of comic relief, witty banter and romance. This book can definitely be read as a stand-alone and while I loved The Start Of Something Good and A Brand New Ending (Book One and Two in this series), All Roads Lead To You is definitely my favorite.

Everything about Aidan and Harper was absolutely wonderful. I found it to be very sweet that both were huge animal lovers and cared for them deeply (Harper rescues abused animals and Aidan is a horse trainer) which was a great addition to the storyline. Both of them struggled due to past events in their lives and they needed each other more than they knew in order to move forward. They tried so hard to fight their feelings for each other but it was undeniable that they should be together. All Roads Lead To You is an enjoyable read that I highly recommend reading along with the other two books in the series.

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Harper & Aidan will lead you to loving everything about them!
Author Jennifer Probst gives us such a beautifully great love story full of humor, animals that steal your heart with the cuteness, and a well rounded dose of emotional connections with the characters that stick with you.
I enjoyed the romance build of Harper & Aidan.
It pulled my heart and not going to lie, I cried a couple of times while reading because it was just that good.
Another book in this series to grab & read!
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4.5 🍒🍒🍒🍒popped!

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Bring out the tissues and get ready to swoon!

This is a story of broken souls pairing up and healing each other. Whether you are a horse, a rooster, a goat, a dog or a human, finding your purpose and place in life is invaluable. When you have been hurt deeply and you just wander around trying to find your "home", it sometimes takes losing what you have achieved to recognize its value.

Harper and Aidan are off the charts! Their purpose is to save and heal a horse so he can achieve his place in life. As they rescue these animals at the Bishop Farm, they heal each other and begin to dream of a life where they both belong.

This story will grip your soul and lift you up. There is nothing like growing to a point where you know who you are and what you need for the rest of your life. You will tear up and embrace this story as your own.

I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.

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A slow burn romance story that is so much more than just the romance. The chemistry was there from the first meeting and grew as the story went on. There were so many emotions, I even laughed a few times. Not only did I enjoy reading about Harper and Aidan, but I loved the animals and their many different personalities. There were times where they stole the show! I really enjoyed this journey.

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Loved it. I really love the way Jennifer Proust tells a story. This one had your heart aching & breaking in the beginning, then feeling so full it could burst to aching again. The story of Harper & Aidan was strong & passionate when they finally allowed themselves to enjoy each other. The story of Phoenix was so painful to read but so beautiful as he developed his trust of Harper, Ethan & Aidan & showed his fighting spirit. I also loved Captain Hoof he was so sweet & how he bonded with Phoenix was wonderful. The humorous aspects of this book kept that light feeling in the heart & had me laughing out loud. I definitely recommend this book & the series.

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