Sure, he’s a hot cowboy who left Wall Street behind to take over his family’s ranch. That’s all Beckett Weaver and I have ever been. I received an early copy (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this friends to lovers romance. I’m sad to say goodbye to Bellamy Creek, but looking forward to whatever’s next. There’s a lot to love about this steamy romance, but it didn’t resonate with me in the same way that the previous three books did. I still loved the sizzling scenes, the tension, and the connection between Maddie/Beckett’s dad and Beckett/Maddie’s son – plus the bond between the four heroes of this series. I really needed more of that present day emotional connection, and that’s where this is lacking for me. The story relies heavily on Beckett and Maddie’s history (from 15 years ago) and their sexual chemistry, but there aren’t a lot of romantic moments. There’s a LOT of time spent on why these two don’t have a future, and not enough focus on why they SHOULD. I just wish it was executed in a less frustrating way, lol. I loved how everything came full circle in this, and the story centers on permanent connections, found families, and letting love in. As the two tentatively cross the line from friends to lovers, Maddie’s temporary status in town is a constant reminder that nothing lasts forever. Turns out, Beckett still has the same feelings for Maddie that his teenage self did, but now he’s got the confidence to do something about it. But when Beckett’s high school crush and longtime friend, Maddie, comes to stay at the family home, it’s like no time has passed at all. Beckett’s father is battling dementia and his health is failing, so it’s not like he’s got time to date anyways. While he’s happy that his buddies have found lasting love, he doesn’t believe that the odds are in his favor to find that for himself. The story follows Beckett, the final single guy in his group of friends. I still loved a significant amount of it, but this one is missing the swoons for me. It’s STEAMY and angsty with some heartfelt moments, but I can’t help feeling that the lust and longing overshadowed the emotional connection. This childhood friends to lovers romance features a sexy and stubborn hero who just can’t seem to get his head out of his… you know. I love how each book had its own vibe, yet there are so many commonalities that tie everything together. This is my least favorite of the four, but the bar is set VERY high, so I can’t be too upset about that. It’s a bittersweet goodbye – I’m sad to see this group of guy friends go, because every book in this series has been great.

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