Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️

Tropes:
🤠Small Town
🤠Cowboy/Rancher
🤠Opposites Attract
🤠Found Family
🤠Romantic Suspense

I enjoyed this book a lot! I loved Ranson Canyon, and when I saw a prequel, I knew I had to read it! The characters were very enjoyable. Wilkes and Angie had a special and unique relationship. It was so lovely to be back on this farm again. I also loved the book's suspense and finding out about Angie's past and the things she was running from. I am glad I could read this book and recommend it to any reader!

Thank you so much to Jodi Thomas and Hambright PR for letting me read and review this book!

Silverleaf rapids is book 2 in the series. But can be read separately. Each story is a romance about a different character. Absolutely loved book 2.

I'm obsessed with Ransom Canyon at the moment (watched it three times already and will rewatch it again) so I was so excited to get my hands on this book!

It's a prequel to Ransom Canyon, and I loved finding out how Staten became the owner of the Double K ranch, and the glimpses of Quinn's life in New York before she comes back to their small town. This was a cute, lighthearted read (mostly, brief mentions of illness, ab*se) and I really enjoyed it! I want to read Ransom Canyon too so I can see how it compares to the show.

If you're a fan of the show or of Virgin River then you'd enjoy this fun read for sure, it has similar vibes but with cowboys!

Thank you to Hambright PR for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

🐂Having recently started watching Ransom Canyon I was so excited to read this prequel, and it didn’t disappoint!!
☀️Silverleaf Rapids gave us several stories within the Double K Ranch world and each was so fun to read about.
🐂Getting more into Staten, Amalah, and Quinn’s origin story was so interesting I couldn’t get enough! I love how much Staten loves his girl, family, friends, and his ranch.
☀️If you have watched Ransom Canyon, or just need an intro before you start, this book is perfect!!

Quand Hambright PR m'a proposé de découvrir ce prequel dont la 1ère saison est disponible sur Netflix, je n'ai pas hésité car la trope Small Town Romance a tout pour me plaire. Nous allons y découvrir des personnages faisant face à des choix et à leur destin.

Staten Kirkland est notre héros de 20 ans. Il va devoir quitter ses cours à la fac pour revenir au ranch de Ransom Canyon pour prendre la place de son grand Père JR ( James Ray) qui a eu une attaque. On le sent tiraillé car il ne se sent pas à la hauteur et cette distance avec sa petite amie de longue date, Amalah, pourrait avoir de lourdes conséquences. On va le voir osciller entre deux eaux et tenter de donner le meilleur de lui même. Quinn, la meilleure amie d'Ama, sera aussi là pour fuir ses fantômes et aider notre héros à rétablir le lien avec sa copine.

Charlotte Cane est la nouvelle professeur de la ville et elle va devoir aussi faire ses preuves . Cette passionnée de littérature va devoir mettre ses ambitions de côté et accepter de laisser son passé derrnière elle. Elle sera une aide précieuse pour Staten et elle le poussera à aller plus loin. Elle va rencontrer un professeur d'histoire, Wade Parsons, qui cherche à dénouer le mystère sur les ancêtres de Staten.

J'ai aussi été touchée par Peggy Warner, une jeune femme de 27 ans, qui ne vit que pour sa famille et à qui on ne demande pas comment elle va. Elle doit sans cesse aider les autres mais personne n'essaie de savoir quels sont ses rêves. Elle va faire la rencontre de Duke Evans et au début, on se demande si ce n'est pas trop beau pour être vrai.

Bref, une romance dans un ranch avec une petite ville pour décor et le tour est joué. L'autrice a su me donner envie de découvrir son univers mais aussi de me lancer dans la série pour voir si je vais retrouver ce que j'ai ressenti ici.

Wonderful romance. I loved the writing and the characters. I loved the slow burn and the ranch setting. Such a great story!

Silverleaf Rapids is a heartfelt and grounded start to the Ransom Canyon series. This story takes the readers to Ransom County and the lives of a multitude of characters we get to meet. I was super excited to read this novel because I’m absolutely obsessed with the series on Netflix.

Provided a bit of history of the land, but also had a tad bit of romance mixed in and then some suspense along the way as well. It was a nice mix to set the scene for what’s to come in this series.

Whether you’re new to the Ransom Canyon world or already a fan, this prequel is a solid intro. Definitely helps give you a broader picture and although I’ve already watched the Netflix series, I would definitely want to go back and read this series to be immersed with all the characters again.

Thank you @hambright_pr and @jodithomasauthor for introducing me to this awesome world

Silverleaf Rapids By Jodi Thomas is the story of a young Staten Kirkland and how he become responsible for the Double K Ranch.
19 year old Staten is living his best college life at Texas Tech when he's suddenly called home. Hi beloved, grandfather, JR., who raised Staten is fighting for his life. Soon Staten finds himself experiencing change after change, and Staten hates change. He's home from college permanently, he's had to leave behind the girl he loves, and the BIGGEST change of all is his new title of BOSS. Staten finds himself responsible for all the decisions and more importantly the success of the Double K Ranch.
This is a great read! so interesting to find out how Staten became responsible for everything. More importantly how Staten became the man he is today!
Happy reading!

A great preview to the Ransom Canyon series. This is before Staten is grown up. Loved the story and how is progressed. The characters are still just as interesting as ever.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher and leaving a review by my own choice.

Loved getting to know the town I knew even deeper! I can’t wait to continue this series now knowing everyone’s back story so well! Texas and its cowboy charm will always have me! Staten journey and live was beautiful to read and see his growth!

If you binged the hell out of Ransom Canyon on Netflix like I did, then you need to read this prequel!! I loved seeing how so Staten came to be, and see his younger self grew up. I'd love to visit the Double K ranch and have a sit on the porch with a good drink.

I also loved seeing Peggy's life, Dr Charlotte Lane, both living vastly different lives and following a new dream ans changing their lives.

I feel like the heart of the whole book is about following your heart and dreams and making them come true, through the hard times and good times.

I can't wait to read to more from this universe!!
If you like:
🏘️ Small town
👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏼 First love
🤠 Protective hero
🔥 Slow burn


Thank you so much @jodithomasauthor , @hambright_pr for the chance to review in exchange for an honest review!!

𝑫𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒔, 𝒇𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒊𝒓𝒌𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑲 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉, 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕, 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒘𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒇 𝑹𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 . .

As a big fan of the Ransom Canyon series, I couldn’t wait to dive into the prequel—and it absolutely delivered. It was such a treat to return to where it all began and see the early roots of the characters and town I’ve grown to love.

At just 19, Staten is a college student at Texas Tech when he’s called home after his grandfather falls ill. Stepping in to help run the ranch, he’s suddenly thrust into a world of adult responsibilities, and it takes a toll—especially on his relationship with his girlfriend, Amalah. Watching him mature under pressure, and seeing the beginning of his friendship with Quinn, was one of my favorite parts.

Meanwhile, Charlotte, a teacher stuck in the monotony of her everyday life, finds a spark of joy and excitement when she meets Wade. I loved reading as she rediscovers happiness in both her career and personal life.

Then there’s Peggy—the youngest of six siblings, constantly overworked and overlooked. At 27, she’s never even been kissed, and her life revolves around caring for her demanding family. But everything changes the day she meets Duke in the cemetery.

I absolutely loved this story.

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Silverleaf Rapids by Jodi Thomas

I really enjoyed Silverleaf Rapids
It’s a heartwarming and emotional prequel to the Ransom Canyon series, giving us a look at the early lives of some of the main characters. Jodi Thomas writes with such warmth and depth, her characters feel so real .
I loved seeing young Staten take on the responsibilities of the ranch after his grandfather’s stroke, and I especially connected with Peggy’s story as she finally steps into her own after being overlooked for so long. Charlotte, the new teacher in town, brings another layer of charm and change. All three storylines blend beautifully, with themes of love, family, growth, and second chances. The Texas setting is vivid and adds so much to the story’s atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of the Ransom Canyon series or new to it, this book is a great read.
Very grateful to the publisher and @hambright_pr for my copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own

Sadly not for me because it’s in third person and wasn’t really grabbing my attention but nonetheless a good plot and well fleshed out characters!

I loved this book. Reader needs to know that his is a prequel to the Ransom Canyon series. I have read that series and this book raised some questions so I will need to go back and read it again!

A great prequel to the Ransom Canyon series. I enjoyed the wrap up of what happened prior to the first book. It was Interesting to meet the characters in their younger lives before the Ransom Canyon stories. I was surprised by the relationship between Quinn, Ama, and Staten. Dan as a young adult learning about law enforcement was great.

Although I received a free ARC from Net Galley and the publisher all opinions expressed in my review ate honest feedback.

Silverleaf Rapids is the prequel story to the Ransom Canyon series, where we’ll go back to where it all began, exploring the early backstories of several key couples.

If you have enjoyed the Ranson Canyon series, either in book form or the Netflix adaptation, then the prequel will touch your heart, and perhaps fill in some information you wanted to know about your favorite characters in this series. If you’re coming into this world with the prequel, then you’ve got an emotional, realistic, and addictive series to look forward to.

Over the years that I’ve read her work, Jodi Thomas has always given me rich characters, a compelling story, and managed to take me away to a fictional place that felt real. Silverleaf Rapids ticked all of those boxes and a few more. You’ll find history, loss, fear, determination, love lost and found, and characters growing and adjusting to new life expectations. I loved every moment spent back in this world, and if you love a well-written, emotional, believable story that will touch your heart, then Silverleaf Rapids by Jodi Thomas is perfect for you.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Another utterly charming story of Ransom Canyon from Jodi Thomas. It's a prequel to her Ransom Canyon series and has all the hallmarks of a Jodi Thomas story. Texas in all its glory, along with hardworking cowboys, quaint and wonderful characters and a good story.

We meet three main characters in the book, first of all Staten who at nineteen is thrust into being the Boss at the ranch when his grandfather has a stroke. Staten has help from his crew and his grandmother, but still he has to step up, while being heart broken at having to let go his desire for higher education. And then his girlfriend Amalah seems to be growing away from him.

My favorite is Peggy, who is overlooked and invisible to her family. She is the general dogsbody of the family with no life of her own. That is until Duke steps in and life takes an upward turn.

Charlotte or Dr. Lane as she corrects you if you call her Miss Lane. She is an English teacher arrived in Crossroads to take over the English teaching at the high school. Oh and to be the coach of the football team. She takes it all on, looking to change up her life and Jake another teacher at the high school turns out to be a promising addition to this goal.

While three characters could be annoying it really works out because their lives are integrated in interesting ways and I really enjoyed seeing it all play out.

If you haven't read the Ransom Canyon series I do recommend it, and starting with this prequel could be a good idea. It's made me want to reread the whole series over again. But in the meantime it worked well for me as a prequel to the Ransom Canyon series on Netflix.
4.5 stars rounded to 5.

Silverleaf Rapids by Jodi Thomas is a romance, well, three, really, all taking place simultaneously. One, Staten and Amalah, had been happening since second grade, but was now hitting a rough spot. The others, one between two high school teachers, Charlotte and Wade, and the third, between two very shy people who kept out of the spotlight, was Peggy and Duke. Duke was a Cowboy at Staten’s ranch and Peggy was everyone’s go-to, and she hated it. The two latter unfolded slowly and were fun to watch, although I kept waiting for Wade to be a bad guy. Peggy and Duke are the perfect couple and it does one’s heart good to see two deserving people, not all that attractive, but good people, find one another. Charlotte and Wade were both in the their early forties, and Charlotte, for sure, had put any hope of love behind her.

Thomas always finds unlikely people to bring together and she does it seamlessly. Staten is only nineteen years old when his grandfather has a stroke and leaves the running of the ranch to him. Staten has to man-up and he does. His grandparents are there to help as are all the hands on the ranch, supporting him at every turn. He is proving himself to be worthy while facing the reality that while he wants to learn, he also is not cut out for school. This opens an apparent rift between he and Amalah that he misinterprets. Good story. Fun, enticing characters, well-written, which is Thomas’ forte. The plots are relatively simple, with just a little bit of possible death thrown in for good measure. Great read, comfortable. Looking forward to more of this Ransom Canyon series.

I was invited to read Silverleaf Rapids by Kensington Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #KensingtonPublishing #JodiThomas #SilverleafRapids

I really enjoyed this book. It was heartwarming and romantic. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and watching the show. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.