Lisa Renee Jones has done it again. This series is hot.

This book is the perfect read on those cooler fall days that are coming. It will warm you up for sure. The story moves along at the perfect reading speed, not too fast nor too slow. Just the perfect speed to make it a very enjoyable read. The characters are amazing, you cannot help but fall in love with them and once you do, you will want to know more about them and wish that you were there with them. The story will grab you from the very first word and not let go until you have finished the very last word and then you are wanting more. This has to be on your TBR list, there is no doubt about it. So add it now.

I absolutely loved Hannah and Roarke's story! So much happening in this story, such a page turner.
Thanks Netgalley for the Arc

I received this book as an ARC and it was such a page turner that I could not out it down! This book is the 2nd book in the series in Sweetwater TX and while it's not Lisa's normal writing genre, she knocked it out if the park. This book tells of the list live between Roarke and Hanna and you dint know if they will be able to trust in each other again to find their way back to each other. While you finally understand what divided these two love birds, it was a great reas to watch them fall all over in love again. Great job Lisa!!!! Would love to see the story continue with others from Sweetwater!

I love Roarke and Hannah. Their love story is sweet, heartwarming, and not the easiest to get to. Betrayal, misunderstandings, and forgiveness all play a huge role. I was fascinated by Roarke in the first book and his story was more than I could have imagined. These characters feel like friends and everyone needs a Martha and Ruth. I particularly enjoyed the catch up with Jessica and Jason. Sweetwater is an endearing setting. The ending is perfect and the added bonus story was a pleasant surprise.

We are back in Sweetwater, TX where everyone knows everyone else, and where Roarke Frost and Hannah grew up. The year she finished college and he veterinarian school, they fell in love and got engaged. But a video went viral implying Roarke had cheated on her . She left for LA hurt and didn’t look back.
But fate brings her back after six years, and the secrets Roarke has kept will need to be revealed, but there will be consequences.
It’s a story about secrets, misunderstandings and second chances.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Entangled. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Sweet second chance romance with a surprising almost clean twist. No angst like I was expecting. Plus a second story attached.
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I’m so used to reading her stories with a bit of mystery and suspense that I was surprised with the second chance romance. I kept waiting for the bad; the angst, but it never really came.

This story is a heartfelt romance about two people that truly should’ve never been apart. But other people got in the way.

But now they’re working on reconnecting and finding their future again.

I love the theme of this story and I had this perfect vision of Roarke in my mind the whole time I was reading this book. He is a beautiful character and is completely over the top gone for Hannah.

This book is heavy on the romance, forgiveness, and even the heated scenes are mild enough to almost be a clean romance.

Definitely a cute Texas style romance story which is something I never thought I would say about a Jones book. Delightful, entertaining, with a fabulous happily ever after!

-- Also while I love this cover, it does not fit the theme of this book. The paperback publication cover is a better fit.

With a little bit of angst, some homecoming feels, and a lot of secrets, this was a great second chance story.

Years ago, Roarke broke Hannah’s heart which resulted in the break up of their engagement. Now she’s returned to Texas and is soon thrust back into his world. While she loves all that he does to protect and ensure the safety of the animals he takes under his care, she struggles to keep her distance both physically and emotionally. But Roarke is refusing to let her go again despite the fact that when she learns the truth, he will lose her for good.

’It’s memories and love and passion. It’s everything we were, which was everything.’

I enjoyed watching Hannah come to some realizations regarding her state of maturity from her before time with Roarke to the present. I love when a character is able to decipher their own actions and reactions and the reasoning behind them. And Hannah more than made up for her past reactions when it mattered most.

While we don’t get a lot of Roarke’s point of view, we get enough to know that Hannah is his everything. His life is dedicated to taking care of animals and that character trait also ensures that he takes care of those he loves. Even when doing so goes against what his heart wants.

’He’s an alpha. He’s in control, and yet. He makes me feel like I’m in control.’

While this is low on drama, it is rich in relationship angst. Both Roarke and Hannah have their own struggles and fears to work through. The secrets Roarke is keeping helps to drive the story forward as the time for revealing them draws closer. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure how all of that was going to play out and that amped up the angst a bit more.

This is a great homecoming story with lots of small town, feel good moments and all the warm feelings of being welcomed home again after living for years with a devastating loss. There are plenty of heartwarming moments with Roarke’s horses that will definitely stroke every animal lover’s heart. I did feel the lack of real couple time with these characters and would have liked to see them working their issues out face to face a bit more. But this author excels at character introspection and such is the case here as well.

Included is a great treat, Santa Baby.

I couldn’t wait too read Roarke’s story and I wasn’t disappointed at all. If you love a good second chance romance read then you will love Roarke and Hannah’s story. Roarke is so sweet and genuine and will definitely become your next book boyfriend. Another amazing read and of course characters that you will love.

"I lost him before I lost him, or what went down would not have gone down."

I'm so addicted to this new Texas Heat series. I'd say it's up there at the very top of my favorites from this author. Yes, I'm from Texas, but that's not why. There are lots of reasons, including the amazing cast of characters in Sweetwater, Texas. And they aren't just cowboys either. Nope, we got pro baseball players, horse wranglers, yoga enthusiasts, and cookie-baking grandmas.

I am enjoying the hell out of the mishaps and misadventures these fun ladies fall into. The witty banter and drunk adventures are noteworthy as well. And don't get me started on the sexy cowboys who know how to handle a horse and a woman. "He's not a man who demands unless we're naked, and that's a different ball game. That's the balance that is this man. He's an alpha. He's in control, and yet, he makes me feel like I'm in control. He makes the animals he works with feel they're in control when it's him with the control."

But it's not all fun. There are secrets and sorrow hidden behind their smiles. It's obvious to everyone that they still have feelings for each other. It drove me crazy trying to figure out what went wrong and how it could be fixed. I wanted Grandma to bake up some magic cookies that would make everything okay. But, "Sometimes love isn't enough."

Trust me, you will be planning a visit to Sweetwater to attend the Christmas Festival once you get a gander at the eye-candy. I'm already saving up in case there's a bachelor auction. It's for a good cause, right? The line forms here...

A sweet second chance small town romance with a little steamy on the side and lots of family and friendship surrounding it.
Light in plot.
Fast pace chemistry.
A really hot horse whisperer.
This book is perfect for layback time

With every story that Lisa Renee Jones writes she brings the characters to life with such ease, you can't help but fall in love with each and every one them!
Hannah and Roake where engaged at one time when everything was a mess between their family but Hannah knew nothing about but thought Roake cheated on her, so she left.
Now she's back and ready to tackle anything!
Will Hannah and Roake get their happily ever after or will her parents put an end to it before it even begins?

Roarke made quite the impact in The Truth About Cowboys. He was such a good friend to Jason, helping him straighten up before he lost Jessica, and then add in a that he is a veterinarian who loves animals? How could you not love him.

Roarke was everything I thought he would be in this book. I loved his character and I loved how he handled Hannah and the reason they were separated in the first place. All I could think about was Hannah is probably kicking herself for not standing by him. I know I would have been.

We get some back in forth in the beginning of this because Hannah isn't willing to get past her hurt. Roarke wasn't willing to give up and made all that back and forth worth every minute. This was a great little holiday read with a beautiful ending. I wouldn't be opposed to more books in this world. I can name a few cowboys that need a story of their own.

We have Rourke’s story and who better for the famous horse wangler, his very own one true love. Rourke never forgot his childhood friend and sweetheart and not she’s back in Sweetwater and he is determined to make her his for good.
Hannah is bound and determined to stay away from the man who broke her heart, but soon begins to realize that maybe she was a little wrong as her heart begins to thaw toward that handsome cowboy.

With fall descending upon us, this was the perfect read. By Lisa Renee Jones, it was just icing on the cake pops!

Tangled up in Christmas is a angsty second chance story about Hannah, a photographer and Roarke, a veterinarian who grew up together in Sweetwater, Texas, fell in love, got engaged and had the relationship blow up. Hannah fled to L A, but now is back in Texas. She gets hired to plan an Christmas event in her hometown that will require she work with Roarke. The spark still is there, but Hannah is determined not to let her heart get involved again. Roarke is hiding secrets about the real reason they broke up, secrets that would cause more pain should they be revealed. Going home might get awkward, but there is a Christmas festival to plan and animals to save and treat. The author has created good supporting characters and the Texas setting was fun for this Texan to read about. Overall this was a very enjoyable read. The volume also included a great bonus story, Santa Baby by Ms. Jones. In this story bookstore owner Caron and mogul Baxter get caught up in their attraction and an FBI investigation. Is it possible to have a meaningful relationship under the circumstances? I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley.
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4.25 Stars

We all remember Roarke from the first book. He's Jason's best friend.

Hannah also used to be friends with those two guys. And she was so much more to Roarke. But then after that summer six years ago, Hannah left town with a broken heart.

But now she lost her job in Los Angeles and she's back home with an event-planning business.

And Roarke is still just as attracted to her. He never stopped loving her.

But what happened six years ago - why did he let her go???

READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT ☺

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Adorable!

A really sweet Texas & horses & cookies & second chances romance!

With lots of funny and adorable moments.
Holiday moments. Fighting moments. Arguing moments. Lots of sparky moments! Some heartbreaking & frustrating moments.

I really enjoyed reading it.

It was also another Lisa Renee Jones book - so it was just too long for me somehow. We could've cut a few pages and a few too complicated sentences. The writing was too weird and complicated here and there. It felt like Lisa tried too hard to sound different. I had to put it on hold for a couple of days and read two other review books first. Ones which moved through my brain much more easily. No idea why Lisa's words are too un-flow-y for my mind - maybe I just had an off day for that kind of writing. But I came back - and I really like the story now that I'm done with it. That sounds weird and a bit unkind. But it's a really cute second-chance love story!

I loved seeing Jason and Jessica from the first book again - and the grandmas!

I missed the Christmas from the title a bit. We don't really have Christmas is the book. There is some holiday stuff because they're planning that charity event, but that's it.

And for all her being mad at him and her resisting, it took her only such a short time in the end to forgive and forget and move right into his house. Which was so weird - she could've just stayed six years ago. What a waste of time! BUT - she was too young back then - she had a bit of life to live first. And Roarke was mature for both of them. He was really so very adorable! But he should've told her the truth a long time ago. But.... it was all okay the way it was. I liked reading the book. It was cute.

► TANGLED UP IN CHRISTMAS was an adorable Texas-Horses-Second-Chance Love Story!
Run to your nearest amazon for your own Roarke - this one is MINE!

If you wanted a book featuring Roarke, and I did, it's finally here! This is a second chance romance and it's the best! Roarke's unwavering love for Hannah is swoon-worthy!

It's been six years since they last laid eyes on each other. She can't get away from him quick enough. But she finds herself having to work with him back in Sweetwater as she helps prepare the Christmas Festival. The more time they spend together she's reminded of their past friendship and the attraction that still burns hot between them. There are things he wants to clarify about the past, that are always on the tip of his tongue, he's just afraid that it will make her run again.

I did not want this book to end! I read it as slowly as possible just to make it last longer. There is definitely a HEA here and a sweet surprise towards the end.

Thanks to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley, I received this ARC for an honest review.
#TangledUpInChristmas #NetGalley

I give this book 4,5 stars.

I really loved “Tangled up in Christmas”.

The only reason I deducted half a star is because of Hannah in the beginning of the story. She was very stubborn and childish towards Roarke. She kept running away from him and wouldn’t listen to him since he was the one at fault for their breakup 6 years earlier. Little does she know, he didn’t do what he was accused of by her and there was other reasons behind what happened to them. Hannah starts figuring out some things and slowly starts to come around and realize what she wants. She truly grows with time and I began to love her too.
Now Roarke on the other hand is truly amazing from the start wow! He is a veterinarian, a horse wrangler and he is known on YouTube as the horse whisperer. I fell in love with him in “The truth about cowboys” (Jason’s best friend) and that definitely didn’t change in this book, actually quite the opposite. I want to marry him ha ha ha. He is so sweet, hot and a true alpha, but also very soft on the inside.

This is a story of lost love, family secrets and growing up and figuring out who you are and where you belong! A true enemies to lovers, second chance, small town romance with love of animals, amazing characters and great plot.

There was also a very sweet surprise at the end of the book so I can definitely recommend this book.

I got this book from Entangled Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tangled Up In Christmas, Lisa Renee Jones

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: General fiction (Adult), Romance

Well, having read several of Lisa's books now this one caught me out. I'm used to her hot and sensual, suspenseful and edgy reads, and this one – well it felt like Lisa Renee Jones does Mills and Boon. It was a fun read and I enjoyed it but I didn't love it.
Maybe if I'd read the previous book I'd have got more from it, although they are stand alone reads. I might try the truth about cowboys and see.

Roarke, wow, what a man, hot and sensual he drips sex with every word. And horses, he helps horses, so how could I not love the guy. Yet I didn't feel his excuse for not coming after Hannah was really enough. I also wasn't convinced by her running away – did she love the guy or not? That though does get a proper and plausible explanation later in the story.
Of course poor Hannah is still in Hate Roarke mode, and yet deep down she still harbours feelings for him, something that's obvious to the whole town, and which Roarke makes full use of. They end up having some steamy encounters, so maybe its M&B racy version :-) I did like that there was lots going on in the novel, not just Hannah and Roarke, but little side plots that added to the enjoyment for me.

Its a fun read, easy to follow, but although there was a lot going on it lacked real depth for me. I felt the past issues were glossed over too easily, especially with regard to her parents. I'm not sure I could be that forgiving.

Stars: Three and a half, more than just a simple Good read, but not the drama I look forward to in a LRJ novel that makes for four and fives.

Arc via Netgalley and publishers

Roarke is quite the flirt with his woman, “careful now. I’ll take liberties and decide I can kiss other places, and it won’t count.” I fell in love with Roarke the man was just so sweet and all for his girl, she hung the moon in his eyes.