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I really wanted to love Among the Willows—cowboys, MMA fighters, small-town suspense? That’s right up my alley. But unfortunately, I didn’t connect with this one like I expected. The writing and sorry telling was great! But I just didn’t feel connected tot he characters.

Romy’s flightiness was a struggle. I completely understand that she has trauma and reasons for running, but her actions often felt self-centered, making it hard for me to truly connect with her. Jude, on the other hand, was a sweetheart. A cage-fighting cowboy? Yes, please. But I found myself wanting more depth from him beyond just his unwavering devotion to Romy.

Beyond the characters, there was a lot happening in this book—romance, mystery, family drama, and Jude’s fight training. I love a good suspense subplot, but instead of keeping me on edge, the story felt a little too chaotic at times.

That said, if you enjoy second-chance romance with plenty of grit, a tough-yet-devoted hero, and a drama-filled plot, this might be a great fit for you! It just wasn’t quite the right one for me.