Second chances, small-town romance and a whole lot of heart. With thanks to Ruth for her review!

This enchanting romance explores the possibility of finding love again, even when the past has left its scars.

Content note: This book explores domestic abuse and its lasting effects.

Honey returns to Willow Ridge with her son, only to cross paths with Sawyer Nash — her first love. Both characters have been shaped by difficult teenage experiences, and their individual journeys as survivors are sensitively explored through flashbacks. Damaged by their pasts but determined to find a way forward, can they find their way back to each other? Let the romance unfold… although, of course, it doesn’t all go smoothly!

My thoughts: I loved the depth of the characters and the way the story explores family relationships, men’s mental health and the challenges of moving forward after trauma.

The spicy scenes are more than just added heat; they play an important role in portraying vulnerability, trust and the connection these characters are searching for.

For me, the emotional depth is reminiscent of Lucy Score, while the cowboys and spice bring Elsie Silver to mind.

I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more from Emma Lucy!

About the Book

Sawyer Nash was born to fight―first against the demons of his past, then against the bulls that made him a champion. But when an injury rips away the only life he’s ever known, he finds himself lost, drowning in a future without purpose. Then Honey Goldman comes back to town.

A decade ago, she shattered his heart and left him swearing off love. Now she’s returned to Willow Ridge with her son… As Sawyer begrudgingly steps in to help the boy, old wounds reopen, and long-buried feelings rise to the surface.

As Sawyer and Honey grapple with the past could love―the very thing Sawyer has spent years avoiding―be the thing that saves him after all.

About The Author

Emma Lucy is a romance author based in London who loves writing books that will make you swoon, blush, and hopefully learn to believe in yourself a little more. When she’s not writing, she’s usually reading, listening to whatever new country music artist she’s obsessed with, or trying to convince her boyfriend to go to a bookstore with her. Live, Ranch, Love is Emma’s debut novel.

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