Crossroads by Devney Perry is the first audiobook in the Haven River Ranch small-town romance series. Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor & Connor Crais, I loved this second chance romance, filled with loss, childhood memories, first kisses all set on a ranch in Montana. Come see why I loved this one!
by Devney Perry
Series: Haven River Ranch #1
Narrator: Samantha Brentmoor, Connor Crais
Length: 8 hours and 46 minutes
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
Heat Level:
Narration: 4.5 cups Speed: 1.5x
A sweeping small-town romance about love, loss, and a Montana legacy from USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry.
I met West Haven when I was eight years old. He taught me to play poker when I was nine, and we made paper airplanes together when I was eleven. He kissed me when I was sixteen. He was the best part about my family’s summer vacations to Montana. He was the boy who stole my heart. I was twenty-three when life ripped us apart.
Years later, I’m breaking my vow and returning to the ranch, not as a guest but its new owner. West might want me gone, but even he has to admit the only way to save his family’s legacy is with my help.
It’s not easy working side by side and facing those old memories. But this situation is only temporary. We’re at a crossroads. And as long as I don’t let myself fall in love with West Haven again, maybe this is our chance to put those ghosts to rest. Maybe this time we’ll finally be able to say goodbye.
Perry has been on my list of authors I’d like to try after reading raving reviews from several fellow book bloggers. I am so glad I picked up Cross Roads. I loved this story from the ranch and cabins to the story that brought these two back together.
I can see why my friends love this author. She knows how to tug at your heartstrings and make you laugh in the next sentence. This is a second chance romance that never really happened the first time around. Instead, it shared the story of how they met as children. He was the rancher’s son and she was a regular summer guest.
The set up was great from the heated first meet to the seeing them work together as the author took us back through the years and brought us forward. The ranch, particularly the lodge and cabins, are in trouble, and Indy intends to save it. West Haven, feels betrayed by his father, and doesn’t know what to do with his feelings for Indy.
If you love a romance with all the feels and a powerful story tied to it, you’ll love CrossRoads. Samantha Brentmoor did a fantastic job voicing Indy. Indy is a strong, business smart gal who has a vulnerable side when it comes to West. I’ve only listened to Connor Crais once before and, to be honest, wasn’t impressed, but his narration for West was spectacular. He was perfectly suited for this strong, complex man.
While this story offers an HEA and left me satisfied, Perry also introduced secondary characters, like West’s brother who has me eager to return to Haven River Ranch.
*kindleulimited 🎧
About Devney Perry
Devney is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her family. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she’s discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop.
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Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
Glad you liked it. It’s on my Kindle app right now, waiting. I usually enjoy her books and am excited for this one.
Katherine
Oh this looks interesting and I love when there are side characters that have me wanting to revisit the world the author has created.
Lorna
I’ve read a few of hers but quit after trying to read a series by her where the books overlapped and it ruined it because I had just read the first book and I already knew so much of the plot which by and large had the same plots. I just said not again. But now you make me want to try again. Thanks!
Kimberly
Yeah, if it’s too much I get bored. I will be sure and look for that in the next book and let you know.
Lorna
I bought the audio from your page. Not sure when I’ll get to listen but I’m trying again. Thanks!
Mary Kirkland
I love when I get invested in the secondary characters as well and want to read more to see what happens to them too.
Sophia Rose
I have been in the same boat of seeing rave reviews and not having tried her books yet. I’m so glad you had a great first experience and also had a great dual narration team.
Anne- Books of My Heart
High ratings! I have some of her stuff to try, maybe I should get to it!
Ethan
Perry sounds like an author who really knows how to blend heartfelt moments with humor. The second-chance romance between Indy and West seems incredibly compelling.