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Mustang Valley by Sienna Judd

alexdubya's review against another edition

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3.0

I wanted to love this but it just felt so, meh. Some of the wording got a little cringey for me and I feel like Dash and Molly were both pretty boring.

nataliecummings's review against another edition

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5.0

✨ cowboy romance
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ forced proximity
✨ damaged hero

When Molly comes into Starlight Canyon as the new manager she is now roommates and working closely under Dashiell Hunter, the grumpy broody cowboy who doesn’t want anyone in his space. Dash is a lone wolf and prefers it that way and when Molly with her curves and sunshine attitude blow into his life and his apartment he can’t help but be drawn to her. But Dash has been in the dark too long and the last thing he wants is to drag Molly down with him. But neither of them can deny their attraction and when it snaps will either of them be able to be more to each other. Or is Dash tortured soul and tender heart unable to open again.

I freaking loved every minute of this story. This is by far a sexy, broody cowboy who has been through the unthinkable and has shut out the world as his way to cope. Dash has such a tender heart under his glares and frowns that he doesn’t let much see but I love watching Molly sunshine and light slowly start to open Dash up to his closed off world.

Molly is looking for a fresh start for her and her sister and when the ranch manager position opens up with a free apartment she jumps at the chance to make Starlight the place to be. She’s a dedicated and hard worker who doesn’t let any challenge stop her, especially when the challenge is wrapped in wrangers and tattoos. She wants to know all of Dash’s secrets and why he hides such a beautiful soul so deeply inside of him. These two are the perfect balance for each other and help heal one another from their past. Dash is scared of a lot and it causes him to drive away from Molly but I love the way he realizes life keeps moving and to her Molly in.

Their story is spicy, tension filled, heartbreaking and so beautiful. There’s nothing this story misses. The side characters add so much extra to this book, it’s filled with love and acceptance. This is a definite add to your TBR to experience the Hunters and everything Starlight Canyon has to offer.

4.5/5 ⭐️

klew9925's review against another edition

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4.0

I have officially decided that Sienna Judd knows how to give me all the warm fuzzies. I don't know how she does it, but she has managed to take real world problems and situations and make them turn turn into beautiful lovey happy endings. From the curvy girl insecurities, to the drug addiction rep, to the past traumas. It feels like a Hallmark movie in the actual real work.

A lot of times, I feel like curvy FMCs can get a little whiny about their body in a lot of the other books that I have read, and it basically becomes their whole identity. That was not the case. I loved seeing Molly being a strong independent and paving her own path. Dash, I felt like he was more whiny then broody at time.

I loved the glimpse into the up coming book, I am so excited to she an Ash and Jolie Book!

hcrosgrey's review

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4.0

Love needed to fall right into this cowboys arms for him to heal

justblueskys's review

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

emmyreads2024's review

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

thebookishsongbird's review

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2.0

I liked this one better than 13 Candles, but it still fell a bit flat for me. The author’s writing has improved since her debut novel but it still feels a bit disjointed. There are plot points that get thrown in but never get any real explanation or closure. They seem like a big deal in the moment they are brought up, but then are never brought up again. For example, at one point the FMC’s ex is brought up. I thought later we would get his backstory and some insight into why the FMC was the way she was in relationships But then he just was never really mentioned again. The writing just feels a bit disjointed to me. But I love small town romances and I do see improvements between this book and her debut novel, so I’m sure I’ll continue to read the series

lorraine87's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

omgreads's review

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

meganjoy92's review

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3.5

I liked this slightly better than book 1, but still struggled through it. I loved how grumpy Dash was and how Sunshiney Molly was.