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reading_with_2_book_lovers's review
4.0
This was a fab story. West and Stella just gave me all the feels. Highly recommended
erina1510's review
5.0
Another quick read of Jessica’s because I couldn’t put it down. Even better was we got to return to Hope Valley and see all the guys. Stella is a woman with loyalty to her family that runs super deep. So Stella is willing to go beyond her norm for the sake of helping her dad out of trouble. Weston just happens to be at the right place, at the right time, and rescues Stella from trouble she didn’t know she was getting in to. West becomes the hero, multiple times, to her and her family. Both of these characters had some pretty funny moments and could definitely tell their relationship would have a lot of laughs, along with steam!
bookishlifeofgem's review
5.0
I loved going back to hope valley and catching up with all my favourites.
Stella and West were so great together, I love that it started with friendship and built from there. Always makes the love story so much sweeter.
This story has everything I love about a Jessica Prince story, love, suspense, laughter and great friendships and some drama of course.
Another great addition to the hope valley series and now I can’t wait for Hunter’s book!
Stella and West were so great together, I love that it started with friendship and built from there. Always makes the love story so much sweeter.
This story has everything I love about a Jessica Prince story, love, suspense, laughter and great friendships and some drama of course.
Another great addition to the hope valley series and now I can’t wait for Hunter’s book!
emilyhei's review
5.0
Stella Ryan may not want to do the things she does for her family, but her family is everything to her. Needing to help fix the problem her Dad ran into, she goes outside her comfort zone and ends up catching the eye of West Scott. Little does Stella know that West is a investigator for Alpha Omega and although she brushes him off, he is still very much interested in her. When he sees Stella a second time, the night goes in a completely different direction and West decides he is going to be the one to protect her. Feelings arise and Stella begins to have feelings for West, but believes he wont be able to accept her family, but West is out to prove to Stella she couldn't be more wrong.
So let me start by saying that I generally avoid books with con artist-grifters. No particular reason why but I have not read one that I have liked the character. This book changed that for me, I really liked Stella and her family. I thought the way the author handled the family dynamic really brought insight to the characters. Another terrific read by this author and West is one of the most alpha males in the series thus far.
So let me start by saying that I generally avoid books with con artist-grifters. No particular reason why but I have not read one that I have liked the character. This book changed that for me, I really liked Stella and her family. I thought the way the author handled the family dynamic really brought insight to the characters. Another terrific read by this author and West is one of the most alpha males in the series thus far.
izziede's review
3.0
This for me was okay.
I wanted to like it more, I really did, I'm not sure why I didn't, and it could be just life getting in the way.
So recently this author has resembled Kristen Ashley in writing style, it even feels like she's rewritten some of her storylines but better.
It reminded me at the start of Play it Safe. But I think because of that I struggled with the heroine a bit.
In the KA book, the heroine has a huge reason for conning people, she has noone else and feels she owes a huge debt to her brother.
In this book, the heroine is swift of hand and picks pockets etc but only picks on men who deserve it.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
Some funny snarky lines.
It was an instant attraction but she takes longer to trust how she feels.
Ex drama for heroine, her ex asks her to give them another go. No interest from the heroine.
I think I just felt it lacked depth or something.
She was drooling over the whole security gang. There must be something in the water, etc...
Cute dog. Girl gang posse. Chin lifting approving Hero's buds.
Reference to previous characters and couples in series.
Very small breadcrumbs dropped for future book in series, Hunter.
It seems the woman he had eyes for sent him a wedding invitation, so I'm not sure if he will start with someone new or rescue the bride.
HEA.
Epilogue.
I wanted to like it more, I really did, I'm not sure why I didn't, and it could be just life getting in the way.
So recently this author has resembled Kristen Ashley in writing style, it even feels like she's rewritten some of her storylines but better.
It reminded me at the start of Play it Safe. But I think because of that I struggled with the heroine a bit.
In the KA book, the heroine has a huge reason for conning people, she has noone else and feels she owes a huge debt to her brother.
In this book, the heroine is swift of hand and picks pockets etc but only picks on men who deserve it.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
Some funny snarky lines.
It was an instant attraction but she takes longer to trust how she feels.
Ex drama for heroine, her ex asks her to give them another go. No interest from the heroine.
I think I just felt it lacked depth or something.
She was drooling over the whole security gang. There must be something in the water, etc...
Cute dog. Girl gang posse. Chin lifting approving Hero's buds.
Reference to previous characters and couples in series.
Very small breadcrumbs dropped for future book in series, Hunter.
It seems the woman he had eyes for sent him a wedding invitation, so I'm not sure if he will start with someone new or rescue the bride.
HEA.
Epilogue.
maura_harper's review
I think this is my favorite Hope Valley book! That's not easy for me to say - it's quite the sophie's choice conundrum.
WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT is Book ELEVEN!!! in the Hope Valley Series. This small town series is such a joy to read. Hot guys, nice friends, great romance. It really has it all.
Stella and West are those 2 people who I was cheering on. Actually I cheered on Stella's whole family. This is kind of an unusual take on a typical theme and I enjoyed the predictable unpredictability of it.  The story line is well thought out, loved seeing my old Alpha Omega guys and gals, and as always would recommend this author.
WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT is Book ELEVEN!!! in the Hope Valley Series. This small town series is such a joy to read. Hot guys, nice friends, great romance. It really has it all.
Stella and West are those 2 people who I was cheering on. Actually I cheered on Stella's whole family. This is kind of an unusual take on a typical theme and I enjoyed the predictable unpredictability of it.  The story line is well thought out, loved seeing my old Alpha Omega guys and gals, and as always would recommend this author.
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