This is a terrific second chance romance for Harper and Cowboy. Both main characters are so much more than they seem on the surface and both have secrets that have shaped who they are today. Harper returns to Willow Creek to care for her teenaged sister after thei grandmother - who raised them after their parents’ deaths - passes away. She discovers that when she left Willow Creek to escape what she believed Cowboy had done things were much tougher for her family than she knew and Cowboy was a rock to her grandmother and sister. She has to face the challenges that her staying away created and revisit her past with Cowboy as they explore a future. She also has to admit that her “dream” of med school did not match its reality but that a new door is opened by what she and her sister surprisingly inherit. Cowboy is full of surprises as well - from his kindness to his family and especially in regards to his ladies’ man reputation!

This was my first time reading this author and this series. It is book 2 in the series but easily stands alone. I really really enjoyed it.

It stars Harper who is home after three years away, her grandma has just died and she is home to take care of her 16 year old sister and open a B&B that she now owns. She runs into her ex, Russell/Cowboy and they start to get to know each other again.

I loved every single character in this story. I found the nickname that Cowboy has was kinda silly but aside froom that this was an absolute fun story to read about. I loved how complicated a relationship that Harper has with her sister and I loved how devoted Cowboy was to Harper and her family.

I liked this book very much!

You got a clear understanding of the story from page 1 through to the very end - I thought the outcome was spot on and really summed up the book very well!

I thought that the characters were very well developed and the interaction was great.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!!

I absolutely adored this sweet Romance, I practically fell in love with “Cowboy” myself. This book is along the lines of The Notebook in sweetness level. I adored that Cowboy the one guy who didn’t think he knew what Love was at all was such a loving caring man with sweet gestures and a need to remember all of the good times together.

The characters were deep, flawed and came together with chemistry and a believable romance you’re rooting for from the beginning.

A sweet romance, I found it entertaining and engrossing.
I liked the well written cast of characters and rooted for them, the setting and the plot.
I look forward to reading other books in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

4.5☆
I enjoyed revisiting Willow Creek and its characters.

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Second chance
Part of a series: Willow Creek
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Harper and her younger sister were raised by their grandmother following the death of their parents. Since the death of her parents, Harper’s dream has been to become a doctor in order to save lives. While home for the summer, she ran into a former classmate, who would change her life forever.

Cowboy grew up in a small town, raised by a single mother following the death of a man he believed to be his father. Unfortunately, his life spun out of control after learning that the man he grew up believing had been his father, wasn’t really his father. Cowboy became disillusioned about love and relationships, developing a reputation as a bit of a cad. But then, he ran into a girl he went to school with.

Can two people with very different histories and plans for the future, learn to trust and love one another again after trust is broken during a very special summer.?

This book is the second in a series. It is both touching and funny - a truly enjoyable read!

A second chance romance for Harper and Cowboy. They were together years ago until he broke her heart and she left town. Now she is back and he wants another chance.

The book jumps between what happened then and present day. Will she give him a chance to explain the truth this time?

A great read. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

The second-chance story of Harper and Cowboy and what a great story! Harper returns to her hometown after the death of her grandmother to take care of her younger sister and sell the house. She has not been home in 3 years, after the ending of her relationship/friendship with Russell (Cowboy). When she finds there is an inheritance for her and her sister she decides to bring the B&B of her late parents back to life and repair the damaged relationship with her sister. And Cowboy? How does he fit in her life. Will she give him a second chance, as he is asking for?

The story is told in flash-back structure. From the day Cowboy and Harper strike up their friendship until the sad ending. It is woven through the current-day events. I don't really like this structure, but it does give you a very good insight to what happened and into their personalities. My heart broke for Cowboy in the past I must admit and I appreciate even more how hard he worked for his second chance (even when it was not even his fault..). I like the fact the characters grow and can admit to mistakes made.

I so loved this story and am buying the first book immediately! This author has a way with words that give you the feels...

Quote: 'Promise me something, Midge.''What?' He studied her bright blue eyes, silently praying he'd never hae to know that it felt like to miss them. 'Promise me you won't break my heart. '